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March 27, 2025 · 3:18 pm

REEFER MADNESS Runs April 25-May 4

REEFER MADNESS
Beavercreek Community Theatre
April 25-May 4
[Beavercreek]

Directed by Matt Owens

Cast: Lindsey Cardoza as Mary, Lindsay Sherman as Mae, Sophia Harvey as Sally, Ben Essex as Jimmy, David Sherman as Jack, Jake Spicer as Ralph & Jason Lakes as Lecturer
Chorus: Maggie Cooper, Chris Petree, Jeannine Sandlin, Andrew Stokely, Betsy Thompson, Nolan Todd & James Voisard

Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music, sex, and violence. You won’t be able to resist the spoofy fun of Reefer Madness. The addictive, clever musical numbers range from big Broadway-style showstoppers to swing tunes like “Down at the Ol’ Five and Dime” and the Vegas-style “Listen to Jesus, Jimmy,” featuring J.C. Himself leading a chorus of showgirl angels. Reefer Madness is a highly stylized and satirical political commentary that will leave you wanting more.

  • Fri-Sat, April 25-26 at 8pm
  • Sun, April 27 at 3pm
  • Fri, May 2 at 8pm
  • Sat, May 3 at 3pm & 8pm
  • Sun, May 4 at 3pm

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March 27, 2025 · 3:17 pm

ONE SLIGHT HITCH Runs April 25-May 4

ONE SLIGHT HITCH
Troy Civic Theatre
April 25-May 4

Directed by Don Campbell

Cast: Steve Dietrich as Doc Coleman, Niccole SueAnn Wallace as Delia Coleman, Colin Girolamo as Ryan, Katie Waid as P.B., Savvy Hostetler as Melanie, Racheal Tingley as Courtney & Xander Magill as Harper

It’s Courtney’s wedding day, and her mom, Delia, is making sure that everything is perfect. The groom is perfect, the dress is perfect, and the decorations (assuming they arrive) will be perfect. Then, like in any good farce, the doorbell rings. And all hell breaks loose. So much for perfection.

  • Fri-Sat, April 25-26 at 8pm
  • Sun, April 27 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 2-3 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 4 at 2pm

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March 27, 2025 · 3:15 pm

Agatha Christie’s MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Runs April 25-May 4

Agatha Christie’s MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
Springboro Community Theatre
April 25-May 4
Springboro Performing Arts Center

Directed by Bekki Madden

Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again.

  • Fri-Sat, April 25-26 at 8pm
  • Sun, April 27 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 2-3 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 4 at 2pm

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March 26, 2025 · 3:27 pm

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Runs April 25-May 4

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
NKU School of the Arts
April 25-May 4
Corbett Theatre [Highland Heights]

Jesus Christ Superstar will be familiar, in basic fact, to anyone with knowledge of western religion. Borrowing from the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, the musical tells the story of the last seven days of Jesus Christ’s life. As the show opens, apostle Judas Iscariot is growing concerned that Jesus’ followers will be perceived as a threat to the occupying Roman Empire. Indeed, priests Caiaphas, Annas and more gather and agree that Jesus and his movement must be crushed. An exalted Jesus arrives in Jerusalem only to find the temple filled with unsavory merchants and money lenders. Overrun by a flood of people needing his help, he tells them to heal themselves, and his confidante Mary Magdalene has to calm him down. Judas, fearing the movement is getting out of Jesus’ control, goes to the Romans and tells them Jesus will be in the Garden of Gethsemane the following night. He receives 30 pieces of silver as payment. At the Garden, Judas arrives with Roman soldiers and identifies Jesus by kissing him on the cheek. Jesus is arrested and sent to Caiaphas, then Pontius Pilate and finally King Herod, who condemns his to death on the cross.

  • Fri, April 25 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, April 26 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 27 at 2pm
  • Wed-Sat, April 30-May 3 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 4 at 2pm

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March 26, 2025 · 3:26 pm

Disney’s FROZEN JR Runs April 26-May 4

Disney’s FROZEN JR
The Children’s Theater of Cincinnati
April 26-May 4
Taft Theater [Downtown]

Directed by Roderick Justice
Choreographed by Angelo Cerniglia

Cast: Christian Arias as Hans, Makenzie Ruff Barbro as Anna, Jathan “JB” Briscoe as Duke of Weselton, *Celia D’Ascenzo as Young Elsa/Ensemble, Josh Galloway as Pabbie/Ensemble, Bob Herzog as Oaken, Ethan Kuchta as Sven Puppeteer, *Sherene Lavender as Young Anna/Ensemble, Animaesh Manglik as Kristoff, Aaron Marshall as Olaf, Gabriel Kanai Nakata as King Agnarr/Ensemble, Claire Northcut as Elsa, Delaney O’Toole as Bulda/Ensemble, & Emman Riley as Queen Iduna/Ensemble
Ensemble: Amy S. Baumann, Edrico Evans-Pritchett, Nick Gundrum, Austin Mills, Nicholas Lyons Rohr, Chelsea Russell, Kevin Simons, Savannah Slaby & Kari Keller Stewart
Teen Ensemble: *Ellie Maddock, *Kip Richardson, *Adoniah Ross, *Kavan Vadivelu, & *Keya Vadivelu
Youth Ensemble: *Lucy Argueta
*Denotes TCT’s Young Artists Company

Disney’s Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus new songs written for the Broadway production.

A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Disney’s Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Disney’s Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!

  • Sat, April 26 at 2pm* & 5pm
  • Sun, April 27 at 2pm
  • Fri, May 2 at 7pm
  • Sat, May 3 at 11am & 2pm
  • Sun, May 4 at 2pm & 5pm
    *April 26 2pm performance is ASL interpreted.

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