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June 2, 2012 · 11:03 am

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) runs June 8-30

Travis McElroy, Nick Rose & Billy Chace. Photo by Jeanna Vella.

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED)
Presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
June 8-30
Downtown 

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) features three actors on a mission: to bring the entirety of Shakespeare’s canon to the stage in a single evening of theatre. Audiences will follow along as they careen wildly through all the comedies, histories and tragedies using a trunkful of props, wigs, and ridiculous costumes. Full of clever quips as well as silly slapstick, the script’s affectionate and irreverent treatment of Shakespeare’s plays has made it one of the most popular shows in America and England.

Cast: Billy Chace, Travis McElroy and Nick Rose

  • In preview Wed-Thu, June 6-7 at 7:30pm. All seats $15.
  • Fri-Sat, June 8-9 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Sat, June 14-16 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, June 17 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, June 21-23 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, June 24 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, June 28-30

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May 22, 2012 · 10:56 am

THE PRODUCERS runs June 22-July 1

THE PRODUCERS
Presented by Commonwealth  Artists Summer Theatre
June 22-July 1
Fort Thomas

THE PRODUCERS tells the story of a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer, Max Bialystock, and a nerdy, young accountant, Leo Bloom, who concoct a scheme to raise thousands of dollars from backers and then put on a flop of a show. With all the money that will be leftover, the pair will be rich! Only one thing goes wrong: the show is a gigantic hit! –Stage Agent

  • Fri-Sat, June 22-23 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, June 24 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, June 29-30 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 1 at 2pm

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May 19, 2012 · 9:44 am

THE WHISTLER runs May 24-June 10

THE WHISTLER
Presented by Speakeasy Theatre
May 24-June 10
Downtown

THE WHISTLER takes place in 1965 in an unnamed Southern city where the neighbors enjoy running pickaninnies off the road. With the Andy Griffith Show in its fifth season, professional whistler Henry has a steady royalty income though he hasn’t worked in years. His wife wants to move to New York to further her career as a page-turner; his 14-year old son wants to undermine the military-industrial complex, and for his parents to stop quarreling. Enter an edgy washed-up trumpet player who is drawn by Henry’s talent but reluctant to show himself; he’s been burned by white men too many times before. But he may be the one person whose heart is as pure and terrible as Henry’s own.

Directed by Tim Waldrip
Produced by Tim Waldrip, Carol Brammer & Paul Baerman

Cast: Michael G. Bath, Carol Brammer, Tony Davis, Carter Bratton, Gerri Sutyak & Michael Wolfe

  • Thu-Sun, May 24-27 at 8pm
  • Thu-Sun, May 31-June 3 at 8pm
  • Thu-Sun, June 7-10 at 8pm

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May 18, 2012 · 4:11 pm

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING runs June 15-24

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Presented by Xenia Area Community Theater
June 15-24
Xenia 

A romantic comedy about simple misunderstandings that turn into serious accusations, particularly when jealousy and deceit are involved. The plot revolves around two pairs of lovers, Beatrice and Benedick and Claudio and Hero. The story focuses on obstacles to the union of the two young lovers – Claudio and Hero. The love-hate relationship of Beatrice and Benedick features the traditional war of the sexes. Benedick thinks he hates Beatrice but really loves her and Beatrice who thinks she hates Benedick but really loves him. –StageAgent.com

Directed by Lisa Howard-Welch

Cast: Tony Copper as Don Pedro, Josh Katawick as Benedick, Jon Hung as Ensemble, Jared Mola as Claudio, Jon Dowler as Ensemble, John Bukowski as Leonato, Cher Collins as Antonia, Kathleen Day as Dogberry, James Michael Fazio as Verges, Juliet Howard-Welch as Beatrice, Elizabeth Dillard as Hero, Katie Paeg as Ensemble, Austin Smith as Don John, Michelle Graham as Conrade, John Fredland as Borachio, UOfaname Eguaroje as Ursula, Lisa Bernheim as Margaret, Jacinda Bridger as Balthasar, Nathan Hudson as Friar, Anthony Chiles as Sexton, Patrick Taylor as Messenger, Quillin Stocker as Ensemble & Danielle Schroeder as Ensemble

  • Fri-Sat, June 15-16 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, June 17 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, June 22-23 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, June 24 at 3pm

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May 18, 2012 · 3:58 pm

CHICAGO runs June 15-24

CHICAGO
Presented by Beavercreek Community Theatre
June 15-24
Beavercreek

Reviews: Dayton Most Metro |

In roaring twenties Chicago, Chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband Amos to take the rap, until he finds out he’s been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another “Merry Murderess” Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the “American Dream”: fame, fortune and acquittal. This sharp edged satire features a dazzling score that sparked immortal staging by Bob Fosse. Chicago is the winner of six Tony Awards including Best Revival and later the Academy Award as Best Picture of the Year.

Directed by Chris Harmon
Music directed by Ben Spencer
Choreographed by Annette Looper

Cast: Tina de Alderete as Velma Kelly, Katie Kerry as Roxie Hart, Dean Swan as Billy Flynn, Michael Shannon as Amos Hart, Monique Hobbs as Matron Mama Morton, Bobby Mitchum as Mary Sunshine, Sandra Hyde as Liz (Pop), Adrianne Krauss as Annie (Six), Elizabeth Betts as June (Squish), Mary Stoughton as Hunyak (Uh Uh), Arizona  Craycraft as Mona (Lipschitz), Jordan Duvall as Fred Casely, Matt Owens as Harry / Harrison, RJ Steck as Tailor / Bailiff / Clerk, Michael Stockstill as Aaron / Doctor / Judge & Malcolm Walker as Sgt Fogerty / Foreman

  • Fri, June 15 at 8pm
  • Sat, June 16 at 3pm & 8pm
  • Sun, June 17 at 3pm
  • Fri, June 22 at 8pm
  • Sat, June 23 at 3pm & 8pm
  • Sun, June 24 at 3pm

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