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November 6, 2024 · 4:58 pm

TROUBLE BUBBLES AT HOT SPRINGS Runs Dec. 6-15

TROUBLE BUBBLES AT HOT SPRINGS
Xenia Area Community Theatre
Dec. 6-15
[Xenia]

Directed by Melodee Bass

Cast: Wade Davis as Sheriff Warren Peace, Brian Laughlin as Dustin Debree, Betsy Benefiel as Gloria Debree, Winter Ringer as Denise Debree, James Spencer as Barnaby Wilde, Mary McKinley as Bea Wilde, Matthew Benefiel as Avery Braveman,Josie Johnson as Celia Fate, Onyx Davis as Jenna Rossity, Bridget Sciartelli as Carmen Geditt, Dean Shipley as Professor Thaddeus Snavely Mack, Katie Thorpe as Dee Zaster, Caleb Benefiel as Barry Sweet, Deborah Benefiel as Paige Turner & Ben Spencer as Pianist

A family friendly musical melodrama based in the old west.

  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 6-7 at 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 8 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 13-14 at 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 15 at 3pm

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November 5, 2024 · 5:11 pm

A VERY MERIT CHRISTMAS Runs Dec. 6-7

A VERY MERIT CHRISTMAS
Merit Theatre Company & Orchestra
Dec. 6-7
Northern Kentucky University Corbett Theatre [Highland Heights]

Conducted by Benjamin Price

Classic holiday pops concert meets a dramatic experience in “A Very Merit Christmas.” Enjoy an updated musical program featuring our 50-piece pops orchestra and the Merit Company Chorale, all in the beautifully renovated Corbett Theatre at Northern Kentucky University. Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and wonder as we celebrate the joy of the Christmas season!

  • Fri, Dec. 6 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 7 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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November 5, 2024 · 5:04 pm

Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Runs Dec. 5-29

Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
Dec. 5-29
[West Price Hill]

Directed by Tim Perrrino
Music directed by Greg Dastilung
Choreographed by Cassidy Steele

Cast: Cian Steele as Beast, Hope Pauly as Belle, Chloe Hedrick as Babette, Colin Waters as Le Fou, Royce Louden as Gaston, Christopher Wells as Lumière, Jerrod Gruber as Cogsworth, Annie Schneider as Mrs. Potts, Madeline Stern as Madame de la Grande Bouche, John Dorney as Maurice, Gabriel Kanai Nakata as D’Arque/Ensemble, Caroline Rakestraw, Carly J. Shepherd, Cassidy Perme as Silly Girls/Ensemble & Oliver Herndon as Chip
Ensemble: Trey Finkenstead, Rachel Petranek, Jordan Ward, Jeff Centrello, Courtney Duncan, Worley Stidham, Elijah Wilson, Delaney O’Toole & Noah Jeffreys

Featuring beloved songs like “Be Our Guest,” “If I Can’t Love Her,” “Home,” and, of course, “Beauty and the Beast,” join us for the timeless tale of Belle and the Beast as they journey through love, courage, and transformation. This spectacular production will be decked out for the holidays—Belle’s village, the enchanted forest, and the Beast’s castle will sparkle with yuletide charm.

  • Thu, Dec. 5 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 6-7 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 8 at 2pm
  • Thu, Dec. 12 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 13-14 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 15 at 2pm
  • Thu, Dec. 19 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 20-21 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 22 at 2pm
  • Thu, Dec. 26 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 27-28 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 29 at 2pm

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November 5, 2024 · 4:51 pm

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Runs Dec. 5-21

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Footlighters, Inc.
Dec. 5-21
Stained Glass Theatre [Newport]

Directed by Megan Horton
Vocal Directed by Lena Andrews
Music Directed by Alan Masters
Choreographed by Kyle Fisher
Produced by Eric Day and Jennifer Day

Cast: Justin Reilmann as Joseph, Megan Ainsley Schneider as Narrator, Chuck Ingram as Jacob/Potiphar, Dennison Keller as Pharaoh, Alex Shaw as Reuben, Dylan McGill as Simeon, Justin Carroll as Levi, Garrett Klaas as Judah, Brett Price as Dan, Aaron Whitehead as Naphtali/Baker, Michael Richart as Gad/Butler, Matthew O’Brien as Asher, Kyle Fisher as Issachar, Max Bartel as Zebulo, Will Francis as Benjamin & Clare Hingsbergen as Potiphar’s Wife
Wives: Julia Hasl Miller as Jacob’s Wife, Caitlyn Thiel as Wailing Wife, Elizabeth Travnik as Apache Dancer, Erica Beimesche, Clare Hingsbergen, Hannah Johnson, Jackie Miesle & Gillian Miller
Children’s Ensemble: Tessa Barjaktarovich, Phoebe Bryant, Parker Hansen, Zoey King, Naomi King & Hattie Schneider

Go go go Joseph! Told entirely through song, this upbeat musical follows the trials and tribulations of Joseph from the Old Testament. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, Joseph’s ability to interpret dreams lands him as Pharaoh’s right-hand man. Full of catchy tunes and a heartfelt message, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a story for the dreamer in all of us.

  • Thu-Sat, Dec. 5-7 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 8 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Dec. 12-14 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 15 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 19-20 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 21 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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November 4, 2024 · 5:30 pm

ALICE IN WONDERLAND Runs Dec. 4-30

ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
Dec. 4-30
[Over-the-Rhine]

Written by Joseph McDonough
Lyrics and composed by David Kisor

Directed by D. Lynn Meyers
Music direction by Steve Goers
Choreographed by Dee Anne Bryll

Cast: Sara Mackie as Queen of Hearts, Michael G. Bath as White Rabbit, Phil Fiorini as Mock Turtle, Andrew Maloney as Tweedledum, Brooke Steele as Cheshire Cat, Kate Wilford as Dormouse, Brandi La’Sherrill as March Hare, Timothy Belton as Card 5, TaShauna Ajoi Jenkins as Tweedledee, KG Rucker as Mad Hatter, Elli Maddock as Alice, Sean Miller-Jones as Card 7, Erin Morton as Caterpillar/Butterfly & Amira F. Jackson as Card 2

Based on the beloved, imaginative tale by Lewis Carroll, this modern retelling is the toe-tapping story of a lost girl, a cool cat, a wild hare, and the original “dancing queen.” When ever-curious Alice falls from her own world into another, she must find her way home with the help of some whimsical and wonderful characters. Featuring an updated score and exuberant new costumes, this beloved musical will delight audiences of all ages this holiday season. Ages 4 and up.

  • Wed-Fri, Dec. 4-6 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 7 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 8 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, Dec. 10-13 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 14 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 15 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, Dec. 17-20 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, Dec. 21-22 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Mon, Dec. 23 at 2pm
  • Thu, Dec. 26 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Fri, Dec. 27 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, Dec. 28-29 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Mon, Dec. 30 at 2pm & 7pm

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