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April 13, 2012 · 9:00 am

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE runs May 11-June 3

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
Presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
May 11-June 3
Downtown 

Reviews: Enquirer | CityBeat |

Passion, betrayal, and a bargain with a terrible price. In one of the Bard’s most controversial and thrilling plays, Antonio covers a debt for his friend Bassanio, from the complicated and persecuted Shylock—who has much reason to resent Antonio. Across lines of race and wrongdoing, Antonio must face a terrible fate, while Bassanio finds true love in the arms of the delightful Portia. Watch what happens as events culminate in a cross-dressing courtroom battle in THE MERCHANT OF VENICE.

  • In preview Wed-Thu, May 9-10 at 7:30pm. All seats $14.
  • Fri-Sat, May 11-12 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Sat, May 17-19 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 20 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, May 24-26 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 27 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, May 31-June 2 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, June 3 at 2pm

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Local media coverage: Cincinnati Examiner article |

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April 13, 2012 · 8:40 am

Disney’s CAMP ROCK THE MUSICAL runs May 11-13

Disney’s CAMP ROCK THE MUSICAL
Presented by the Children’s Theatre of Mason
May 11-13
Mason

Based on the Disney Channel original movies CAMP ROCK and CAMP ROCK 2: THE FINAL JAM this production will fire up the stage with over a dozen songs, including “This Is Me,” “Can’t Back Down,” “It’s On,” and “We Rock.” Camp Rock is the ultimate camp for aspiring musicians! This summer at camp was supposed to be all about the music and having the time of their lives. But the new, flashy Camp Star across the lake now threatens Camp Rock’s very existence. To keep the doors open, Mitchie steps up, rallies her fellow Camp Rockers, and gets them into top shape for the ultimate showdown!

Directed by Dirk Doebereiner

  • Fri, May 11 at 7pm
  • Sat, May 12 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, May 13 at 2pm

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April 12, 2012 · 9:31 am

THE FANTASTICKS runs May 11-20

THE FANTASTICKS
Presented by Loveland Stage Company
May 11-20
Loveland

Two fathers decide that they want their children to fall in love. The girl, Luisa, is a daydreamer with an active imagination. The boy, Matt, is a romantic. The two fathers decide to instigate a mock feud amongst themselves in order to help the boy and girl fall in love. They figure that this feud will give them the excuse to say no to the relationship, which of course will simply encourage the children’s love even more. The fathers go as far as to hire El Gallo to stage a mock abduction of Luisa, in which Matt can become a hero and save her. After this act, Luisa and Matt fall deeply in love. Soon though, the children realize their parents staged the feud and their love fades away. Later, after both children experience a little life experience on their own and are hurt by it, they reunite once again with much less drama. –StageAgent.com

Directed by Connie Hatfield
Music directed by Cindy Martz
Produced by Vicci Wengrzyn

Cast: John Wolff as El Gallo, Ernie Rowland as Henry, Deb Giehl as The Mute, Lytle Germann as Matt, Aliyah Motley as Luisa, Terry Kearns as Hucklebee, Steve Link as Bellomy, Jim Kearney as Mortimer & Jeff Jackson as Mortimer’s Understudy

  • Fri-Sat, May 11-12 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 13 at 3pm
  • Thu-Sat, May 17-19 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 20 at 3pm

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April 12, 2012 · 9:09 am

ANGEL STREET runs May 11-20

ANGEL STREET
Presented by Lebanon Theatre Company
May 11-20
Lebanon

A Broadway hit first produced on the West End under the title GASLIGHT and filmed twice, ANGEL STREET tells the story of the Manninghams who live on Angel Street in 19th Century London.

As the curtain rises, all appears the essence of Victorian tranquility. It is soon apparent however, that Mr. Manningham, a suavely handsome man, is not what he appears to be. When a caller from Scotland Yard visits Mrs. Manningham during one of Mr. Manningham’s many unexplained absences, pieces of the puzzle begin to fall into place. Author Patrick Hamilton has built and sustained some of the most brilliant, suspenseful sequences in modern theatre.

  • Fri, May 11 at 8pm, includes 6:30pm dinner
  • Sat, May 12 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 13 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 18-19 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 20 at 2pm

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Local media coverage: JournalNews article |

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April 12, 2012 · 8:57 am

TITANIC runs May 11-19

TITANIC THE MUSICAL
Presented by Cincinnati Music Theatre
May 11-19
Downtown 

Reviews: CityBeat |

TITANIC is based on the true story of the great ship’s maiden voyage from departure in Southampton, England to the sinking in the Atlantic by an iceberg. The show touches on issues such as class, immigration and mankind’s vulnerability in the face of nature. The story follows passengers and crew members who actually existed and were aboard the Titanic back in 1912. -StageAgent.com

Directed by Mark Femia
Music direction by Charles Wilheim
Vocal direction by Kathy Kramer
Choreographed by Dee Anne Bryll
Produced by Sandy Cantor & Kathy Beiting

Cast: Shawn Toadvine, Tom Highley, Rick Kramer, Patrick Carnes, Chris Weidner, Andrew Bacigalupo, Robert Warfel, Jeremy Cheek, Ron Burrage, Tony Bergman, Charlie Greer, Stephen McIntosh, H. Scott Nesbitt, Zachary Mossburger, Robert Weidle, Marcie Brooks, Chris Weidner, MNina D’Eramo, Robert Workley, Allison Hinkel, Adam Marz, Sarah Mizelle, Will Warfel, Bob Honkomp, Virginia Smith, Bree Sprankle, Julie Pergrem, Pam Day, David Radtke, Brandon Fox, Katie Daniel, Brian Berendts, Jennifer Drake, Sarah Gibson, Laura Wacksman, Jon Ramsey, Aubrey Wilson, Julia Abonto-Bethune & Nicole Sandford

  • Fri-Sat, May 11-12 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 13 at 2:30pm
  • Wed-Thu, May 16-17 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 18-19 at 8pm

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Local media coverage: Enquirer article |

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