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March 13, 2012 · 10:15 am

THE STAR SPANGLED GIRL runs March 29-April 15

THE STAR SPANGLED GIRL
Presented by Cedarville University 
March 29-April 15
Cedarville

In this uproarious comedy, we are introduced to Andy and Norman, producers of a protest magazine. Sophie, an Olympic swimmer and all-American girl who just moved into the apartment next door, pays the young men a good-neighbor visit. From that moment on, Norman is hopelessly smitten. His love for Sophie becomes an obsession, and he literally drives her crazy by ignoring her rejection and constantly interfering in her life. Meanwhile, Andy is preoccupied with fending off creditors and charming the landlady to avoid being evicted for not paying the rent. The situation is eventually resolved through a series of hilarious happenings set forth with the masterly skill and inventiveness that are the hallmarks of Neil Simon.

  • Thu-Fri, March 29-30 at 8pm
  • Sat, March 31 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Thu, April 12 at 10am & 8pm
  • Sat, April 14 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 15 at 3pm

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March 12, 2012 · 1:23 pm

MY FAVORITE YEAR runs April 12-22

MY FAVORITE YEAR
Presented by Northern Kentucky University
April 12-22
Highland Heights

Reviews: Enquirer |

In this crazy musical comedy, Alan Swann, a washed up ex-movie idol, is finally getting his chance for a comeback! This time it won’t be in movies, but instead it will be on the King Kaiser Comedy Hour, a television variety show! Unfortunately, his penchant for past bad habits of drinking and wooing women remain. To avoid any mishaps, comedy sketch writer, Benjy Stone, has been put to the task of keeping Swann out of trouble. If he can’t, it could be both their careers on the line. Poor Benjy has no idea that trying to keep Swann out of trouble could put him into the craziest of situations! Will the show go on, or will Benjy‘s career follow in Swann’s footsteps? Don’t miss this two-time Tony Award winning musical that will keep you entertained from beginning to end!!

Directed by Ken Jones
Music directed by Jamey Strawn

  • Thu-Sat, April 12-14 at 8pm
  • Sun, April 15 at 3pm
  • Tue-Sat, April 17-21 at 8pm
  • Sun, April 22 at 3pm

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March 12, 2012 · 1:03 pm

PRELUDE TO A KISS runs April 14-21

PRELUDE TO A KISS
Presented by Oxford Area Community Theatre
April 14-21
Oxford

PRELUDE TO A KISS tells the story of a couple, Peter and Rita, who fall in love despite Rita’s pessimistic outlook on life. Shortly after their wedding, a supernatural event tests the strength of their love and commitment to each other, when a mysterious old man insists on kissing the bride. While honeymooning, Peter gradually realizes that the woman by his side is not his wife. The wedding kiss caused Rita’s soul and the old man’s to change places. Peter must track down the old man and free his young love’s spirit, trapped in an aging and diseased body, before it’s too late.

Directed by Meggan Ratterman

Cast: Vince Smith as Peter, Angie Markham as Rita, Bill Brewer as Old Man, Michael Tackett as Dr. Boyle, Donna Stevens as Mrs. Boyle, Brandon Patterson as Taylor, Sarah Baker as Waitress/Minister, Bob Burnard as Tom/Uncle Fred & Cathy McVey as Aunt Dorothy/Leah

  • Sat, April 14 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 15 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, April 19-21 at 7:30pm

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March 12, 2012 · 12:47 pm

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM runs April 12-21

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
Presented by Springfield StageWorks
April 12-21
Springfield 

The play portrays the events surrounding the marriage of the Duke of Athens, Theseus, and the Queen of the Amazons, Hippolyta. These include the adventures of four young Athenian lovers and a group of nine amateur actors, who are manipulated by the fairies who inhabit the forest in which most of the play is set. The play is one of Shakespeare’s most popular works for the stage and is widely performed across the world. -Wikipedia 

Directed by Lisa Howard Welch

Cast: John Fredland as Theseus, Kelly Bennington as Hippolyta, Jennifer Lintz as Egea, Jacinda Bridger as Hermia, Chelsea Carey as Lysandra,  Judy Shaw as Helena, Austin Smith as Demetrius, Josh Katawick as Puck, Rebecca Baker as Titania, Bengt Gregory – Brown as Oberon, Allison Husko as First Fairy, Connie Strait as Quince, Daniel Wilson as Bottom, Patrick Taylor as Flute, Adam Hardy as Starvling, Lisa Bernheim as Snout & James Michael Fazio as Snug
Ensemble: Juliet Howard-Welch, Katie Paeg & Lisa Bernheim

  • Thu-Sat, April 12-14 at 8pm
  • Thu-Sat, April 19-21 at 8pm

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March 12, 2012 · 12:28 pm

DEADLY MURDER runs April 12-14

DEADLY MURDER
Presented by Middletown Lyric Theatre
April 12-14
Middletown

Posted March 27th
Middletown Lyric Theatre has been forced to cancel due to an actor leaving the production to pursue other opportunities. The Board of Director’s felt there was not enough time to replace the actor and have adequate rehearsal time to produce a quality production. The theatre’s next production “Becky’s New Car,” scheduled for May 17th – 19th will go on as planned. A letter will be sent to Season Ticket holders this week informing them of the change.

Camille Dargus has fought her way up from humble beginnings to a glittering Manhattan lifestyle. She has beauty, brains, wealth and a successful career as a jewelry designer for the leading lights of New York society. She also has a penchant for young men. Enter Billy, a handsome young waiter, who she brings back to her Soho apartment one evening. But there’s more to Billy than meets the eye. Camille must use all her wits and cunning to save her life – to prevent the dark secrets of her past from destroying everything she has worked for.

  • Thu, April 12 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, April 13-14 at 8pm

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