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March 2, 2013 · 1:14 pm

SEUSSICAL Runs March 21-24

ACTUP_SeussicalSEUSSICAL
Presented by Hamilton Rotary
March 21-24
Hamilton

Local media coverage: Journal News article |

Directed by Ben Schneider
Vocal Direction by Mark Durbin
Choreography by Chris Beiser
Produced by Katie Simpson

A musical that is fun for all ages, SEUSSICAL is based on the works of Dr. Seuss. SEUSSICAL isn’t a string of Dr. Seuss’s stories and it isn’t just one of his stories. It is a new full length musical with a story that weaves together his most famous tales. SEUSSICAL incorporates elements from at least 15 of his books as well as many of his most loved characters. From The Cat in The Hat to Horton to even the Grinch, the characters travel everywhere from the Jungle of Nool to McEligott’s Pool to Palm Beach.

  • Thu-Sat, March 21-23 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 24 at 2pm

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March 2, 2013 · 1:02 pm

DON’T CROSS THE STREAMS Runs March 15-23

DON'T CROSS THE STREAMS THE CEASE AND DESIST MUSICALDON’T CROSS THE STREAMS: Longer, Slimier, Shamelesser
By Mike Hall & Joshua Steele
Presented by Hugo West Theatricals and Falcon Theatre
March 15-23
Newport

Local media coverage: Enquirer article | WVXU interview |

Directed by Mike Sherman
Choreographed by Jay Goodlett
Produced by Joshua Steele

In DON’T CROSS THE STREAMS, a popular early ‘80s film about ghosts and the people who bust them is receiving a stage musical adaptation by a New Jersey theatre company. When their world is shattered by a “cease and desist” letter from the lawyers of Columbia Pictures, the cast and crew give the show a new title, make delirious changes to an increasingly unrecognizable script and recruit a handsomely clueless soap opera actor to play the role of Peter Venkman. Silly string ion streams are unleashed and a giant Twinkie kicks a man in groin in a madcap theatrical farce a la “Waiting for Guffman.”

  • Fri-Sat, March 15-16 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 17 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, March 21-23 at 8pm

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February 25, 2013 · 4:11 pm

GRAND HOTEL Runs March 14-31

WSU_Grand HotelGRAND HOTEL
Presented by Wright State University
March 14-31
Dayton

Reviews: On Stage Dayton |

Local media coverage: Dayton Daily News article |

  • Thu, March 14 at 7pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 15-16 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 17 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, March 20-21 at 7pm
  • Fri, March 22 at 8pm
  • Sat, March 23 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, March 24 at 2pm
  • Thu, Feb. 28 at 7pm
  • Fri, March 29 at 8pm
  • Sat, March 30 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, March 31 at 2pm

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February 25, 2013 · 3:36 pm

BUGSY MALONE Runs March 8-10

ACTUP_Bugsy MaloneBUGSY MALONE
Presented by Acting Up
March 8-10
Mason

BUGSY MALONE is a slapstick musical comedy that follows the rivalry between two half-witted street gangs and the washed up, well-intentioned, one-time boxer who steps in to take control of Fat Sam’s gang and give Dandy Dan and his boys what they’ve got coming. In this film noir spoof, the message is one of good, clean fun. The characters are wonderful 1920’s cartoon cutouts, and the weapons of choice are “splurge” whip cream guns, flour bombs, and custard pies.

  • Fri, March 8 at 7:30pm
  • Sat. March 9 at 3pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, March 10 at 3pm

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February 25, 2013 · 3:16 pm

BLACK PEARL SINGS Runs March 13-31

ETC_Black Pear SingsBLACK PEARL SINGS
Presented by Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
March 13-31
Over-the-Rhine

Reviews: iSpyCincy | Enquirer | CityBeat |

Local media coverage: Enquirer article |  CityBeat article | Enquirer article | WVXU interview |

Directed by D. Lynn Meyers

Cast: Annie Fitzpatrick as Susannah Mullally & Torie Wiggins as Alberta ‘Pearl’ Johnson

Set during the Great Depression, Susannah travels the country, recording lost traditional songs. Hoping to find the one song that will bring her long-awaited recognition, she discovers Pearl Johnson in a Texas prison. With a silky, soulful voice and a wealth of African-American spiritual songs, Pearl seeks information and a chance at freedom. This moving drama chronicles a powerful story about being a woman in a man’s world, being black in a white world, and fighting for one’s soul in a world where anyone can be a commodity. This production contains mature themes and may not be suitable for all audiences.

  • Wed-Thu, March 13-14 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, March 15 at 8pm
  • Sat, March 16 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, March 17 at 2pm
  • Tue-Thu, March 19-21 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, March 22 at 8pm
  • Sat, March 23 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, March 24 at 2pm
  • Tue-Thu, March 26-28 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, March 29 at 8pm
  • Sat, March 30 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, March 31 at 2pm

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