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March 2, 2013 · 3:23 pm

WAR HORSE Runs March 26-April 7

1.152429WAR HORSE
Presented by Broadway in Cincinnati
March 26-April 7
Downtown

Reviews: CityBeat | Cincinnati Examiner | Enquirer |

Local media coverage: WVXU interview | Enquirer article | Enquirer photo gallery |

A remarkable tale of courage, loyalty and friendship. England, 1914. As World War One begins, Joey, young Albert’s beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped from England to France. He’s soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary journey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man’s land. But Albert cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him home.

This powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs, is a show of phenomenal inventiveness that is currently playing to packed houses in London and New York. At its heart are astonishing life-sized puppets created by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, that bring to life breathing, galloping, charging horses strong enough for men to ride.

  • Tue-Fri, March 26-29 at 8pm
  • Sat, March 30 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, March 31 at 1pm & 6:30pm
  • Tue-Fri, April 2-5 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 6 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 7 at 1pm & 6:30pm

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March 2, 2013 · 2:52 pm

THE BOOK CLUB PLAY Runs March 23-May 5

13068_detailTHE BOOK CLUB PLAY
Presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
March 23-May 5
Eden Park

Reviews: CityBeat | Enquirer | Cincinnati Examiner |

Local media coverage: WVXU interview | Enquirer article |

Directed by Blake Robison

Cast: Kate Cook as Ana, Mike Ostroski as Rob/Sam, Jeffrey C. Hawkins as Will/Frank, Lesley Gurule as Jen/Elsa, Tocarra Cash as Lily/Mrs. Simpson & Joel Reuben Ganz as Alex/Carl

A comedy about books and the people who love them. When the members of a devoted book club become the subjects of a documentary filmmaker, their intimate discussions of life and literature take on new meaning with the camera rolling. Add in the unexpected arrival of a provocative new member and the sudden inclusion of some questionable titles, and long-standing group dynamics take a hilarious turn.

  • In preview Sat, March 23 at 8pm and Sun, March 24 at 7pm. $30 seats available.
  • In preview, Tue-Wed, March 26-27 at 7:30pm. $30 seats available.
  • Thu-Fri, March 28-29 at 8pm
  • Sat, March 30 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, March 31 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Wed, April 2-3 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, April 4-5 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 6 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 7 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Wed, April 9-10 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, April 11-12 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 13 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 14 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue, April 16 at 7:30pm
  • Wed, April 17 at 1pm & 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, April 18-19 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 20 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 21 at 2pm
  • Tue-Wed, April 23-24 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, April 25-26 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 27 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 28 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Wed, April 30-May 1 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, May 2-3 at 8pm
  • Sat, May 4 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, May 5 at 2pm & 7pm

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March 2, 2013 · 2:19 pm

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Runs March 22-April 21

7 mnd bannerA MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
Presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
March 22-April 21
Downtown

Reviews: CityBeat | Enquirer |

Directed by Jeremy Dubin

Featuring: Nick Rose, Ian Bond, Justin McCombs & Kelly Menglekoch

On an enchanted summer’s evening three stories are woven together into one tale of hilarity and folly. Four young lovers find themselves entangled in a bewildering game of love in a magical forest where a powerful fairy king and queen are at war while a troupe of ridiculous “actors” attempt to rehearse a play.

  • In preview, Wed-Thu, March 20-21 at 7:30pm. All seats $15.
  • Fri-Sat, March 22-23 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Sat, March 28-30 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Sat, April 4-6 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 7 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, April 11-13 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 14 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, April 18-21 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 22 at 2pm

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March 2, 2013 · 2:04 pm

PUSS IN BOOTS Runs March 22-24

Puss_Boots Resized for WebPUSS IN BOOTS
Presented by Town Hall Theatre
An A.C.T. Showcase Production
March 22-24
Centerville

When a poor miller’s son inherits a cat, he despairs of ever being rich and famous. But this is no ordinary cat! This clever feline’s schemes soon have the two adventurers hanging out with royalty and even hatching plans to marry a princess!  But before they do, they’ll have to rescue the kingdom from a terrible, tree-eating, human-snacking Ogre! Recommended for ages 4 and up. Approximate running time: 60 minutes

  • Fri, March 22 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, March 23-24 at 3pm

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March 2, 2013 · 1:42 pm

A…MY NAME IS ALICE Runs March 21-30

aliceA…MY NAME IS ALICE
Presented by Middletown Lyric Theatre
March 21-30
Middletown

Directed by Julia Abanto Bethune & Charley Shafor
Musical Direction by Julia Abanto Bethune

Cast: Julia Abanto-Bethune, Betty Coulter, Kelly Lumbert, Gaylene May, Joy Sharp, Pam Steiniger, Lori True & Barbara Valle

Originally produced by the Women’s Project at the American Place Theatre in New York, Alice enjoyed a long run at the Village Gate Off-Broadway. This slick and lively revue created by a wide variety of comedy writers, lyricists and composers offers a marvelous kaleidoscope of contemporary women. Sophisticated, bawdy, funny and insightful, the twenty numbers portray friends, rivals, sisters and even members of an all-women’s basketball team. Winner of the Outer Critics’ Circle Award, Best Musical.

  • Thu-Sat, March 21-23 at 8pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 29-30 at 8pm

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