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January 1, 2013 · 10:30 am

JERRY FINNEGAN’S SISTER Runs Jan. 18-27

TDW_Jerry FinneganJERRY FINNEGAN’S SISTER
Presented by The Drama Workshop
Jan. 18-27
Cheviot

Directed by Ray Persing
Produced by Ray Persing and Gretchen Gantner

Cast: Nate Netzley as Brian Dowd & Bonnie Emmer as Beth Finnegan

Brian Dowd has spent the last 10 years of his life wrestling with an unrequited “something” for his best friend’s sister, who happens to live next door. But each and every time he’s spoken with Beth Finnegan for more than 30 seconds, he’s ended up with his foot planted firmly in his mouth. Now, Brian’s time is about to run out. With recent news that Jerry Finnegan’s sister is getting married, the time has come for him to put up or shut up. This highly acclaimed comedy has charmed audiences of all ages, and has enough chuckles, guffaws and belly laughs to please any theatre patron.

  • Fri-Sat, Jan. 18-19 at 8pm
  • Sun, Jan. 20 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Jan. 25-26 at 8pm
  • Sun, Jan. 27 at 2pm

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January 1, 2013 · 10:02 am

SHREK THE MUSICAL Runs Jan. 15-27

VTA_Shrek the MusicalSHREK THE MUSICAL
Presented by Victoria Theatre Association
Jan. 15-27
Dayton

Reviews: Dayton Examiner | Dayton Most Metro |

Local media coverage: Journal-News article | Dayton Daily News article |

SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to life on stage. 
In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre–not a handsome prince–shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won’t shut up, a villain with a SHORT temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand…and his name is Shrek. Featuring a terrific score of 19 all-new songs, big laughs, great dancing and breathtaking scenery, WWOR-TV proclaims SHREK THE MUSICAL “far, far and away the funniest new musical on Broadway!” SHREK THE MUSICAL is part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun for everyone!

  • Tue-Fri, Jan. 15-18 at 8pm
  • Sat, Jan. 19 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Jan. 20 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Tue-Fri, Jan. 22-25 at 8pm
  • Sat, Jan. 26 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Jan. 27 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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December 31, 2012 · 12:33 pm

RICHARD II Runs Jan. 11-Feb. 3

CSC_Richard IIRICHARD II
Presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Jan. 11-Feb. 9
Downtown

Reviews: CityBeat | Enquirer |

Local media coverage: CityBeat article |  WVXU interview |

Directed by Brian Isaac Phillips

Featuring: Brent Vimtrup, Giles Davies and Jim Hopkins

RICHARD II is an epic tale of fading power that sheds a light on the deterioration of a kingdom and the isolation of power. King Richard exiles his noblemen while seizing their land to carry on his own wars. As dissent continues to grow, a fight for the true heart of England begins and one man’s celestial right to rule is called into question creating the genesis of the “War of the Roses.” Don’t miss as CSC kicks off its first chronological history cycle while presenting the penultimate story in our quest to “Finish the Canon.”

  • In preview Wed-Thu, Jan. 9-10 at 7:30pm. All seats $15.
  • Fri-Sat, Jan. 11-12 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Sat, Jan. 17-19 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Jan. 20 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Jan. 24-26 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Jan. 27 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Jan. 31-Feb. 2 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 3 at 2pm

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December 31, 2012 · 11:56 am

MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS runs Jan. 11-27

MPI_MoonlightMOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS
Presented by Mariemont Players
Jan. 11-27
Mariemont

Directed by DeeAnn Bryll
Produced by Ed Cohen

Cast: A.J. Ford as Victor Fleming, John Langley as David O. Selznick, Joel Lind as Ben Hecht & Rilla Foster as Miss Poppenghul

It’s 1939 and legendary Hollywood producer David O. Selznick has shut down production of his new epic, “Gone with the Wind.” Selznick pulls in famed screenwriter Ben Hecht and formidable director Victor Fleming for a complete script rewrite. On a hilarious, yet sometimes emotional roller coaster, they labor behind locked doors over five days to fashion a screenplay that will become the blueprint for one of the most successful and beloved films of all time.

  • Fri-Sat, Jan. 11-12 at 8pm
  • Sun, Jan. 13 at 7pm
  • Thu-Sat, Jan. 17-19 at 8pm
  • Sun, Jan. 20 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Thu-Fri, Jan. 24-25 at 8pm
  • Sat, Jan. 26 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun. Jan. 27 at 2pm

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December 31, 2012 · 11:09 am

GHOSTS runs Jan. 11-27

DTG_GhostsGHOSTS
Presented by Dayton Theatre Guild
Jan. 11-27
Dayton

Reviews: Dayton Most Metro |

Directed by Matthew W. Smith

Cast: Mrs Alving: Lisa Howard-Welch, Osvald Alving: Jared Mola, Pastor Manders: Chuck Larkowski, Jakob Enstrand: Dave Nickel & Regine Enstrand: Angela Timpone

A brilliant new translation by Christopher Hampton breathes new life into this classic drama. The ‘‘ghosts’’ in this play are taboo topics that cannot be openly discussed. This drama is one of Ibsen’s most powerful works, but also one of his most controversial. Family sins are revisited when a son returns home to dedicate an orphanage in his father’s name and becomes involved in a tryst that ends in the painful knowledge of long suppressed family truths.

  • Fri-Sat, Jan. 11-12 at 8pm
  • Sun, Jan. 13 at 3pm
  • Fri, Jan. 18 at 8pm
  • Sat, Jan. 19 at 5pm
  • Sun, Jan. 20 at 3pm
  • Fri, Jan. 25 at 8pm
  • Sat, Jan. 26 at 5pm
  • Sun, Jan. 27 at 3pm

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