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February 22, 2012 · 10:51 am

PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES runs March 23-31

PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES
Presented by Brieabi Productions
March 23-31
Anderson Township

On Highway 57, somewhere between Frog Level and Smyrna, stands a gas station. Across the blacktop is a roadside eatery called the Double Cupp Diner. The three guys at the station, Jim, Jackson, and L.M., have been known to do some auto repairs, but only when aided by quantities of time and beer. The Cupp sisters, Prudie and Rhetta, celebrate their home cooking with the same zeal they bring to being neighborly with the boys. This feel good, toe-tapping musical is a tribute to life by the roadside!

Directed & choreographed by Arlene Borock
Vocal direction by Gloria Murry
Produced by Teresa Johns

Cast: Jimmy Curtis as Jim, Andy Vest as Jackson, Shawn Toadvine as L.M., Amy Grace Curtis as Prudie & Pam Day as Rhetta

  • Fri, March 23 at 8pm
  • Sat, March 24 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, March 25 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 29-30 at 8pm
  • Sat, March 31 at 2pm & 8pm

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February 22, 2012 · 10:41 am

RAPUNZEL! RAPUNZEL! runs March 23-30

RAPUNZEL! RAPUNZEL!: A Very Hairy Fairy Tale
Presented by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
March 23-30
Downtown

The classic fairy tale of Rapunzel comes to life in an exciting new musical featuring that beautiful princess with the long, long, long hair trapped in the tower, a handsome young suitor who doesn’t quite know what he’s searching for – of course, an evil witch who has her eye on what should be Rapunzel’s kingdom, and a tired, yet philosophical, old dragon who tries to make sense of it all!

  • Fri, March 23 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, March 24 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Sun, March 25 at 2pm
  • Sat, March 31 at 2pm

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Local media coverage: Enquirer article |

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February 21, 2012 · 9:19 am

OUR COUNTRY’S GOOD runs March 22-April 1

OUR COUNTRY’S GOOD
Presented by Northern Kentucky University
March 22-April 1
Highland Heights

Australia is the perfect dumping ground for the worst British convicts in the 1780’s, but with only a few guards to keep the unruly inmates in line the Governor suggests a simple but bizarre solution to create order — have the inmates put on a play. Much to the dismay of both the prison workers and the prisoners themselves, the plan takes to the stage. Multiple agendas, clashing opinions, violent outbursts and mental illness all challenge the success of the play. With jobs on the line and lives at stake, tensions skyrocket in this one of a kind play.

Directed by Daryl Harris

Cast: Yunina Barbour-Payne as Lieutenant George Johnston/Mary Brenham, Travis Black as 2nd Lieutenant Ralph Clark, Cody Dale as Captain Jemmy Campbell/Harry Brewer/John Arscott, Mackenzie Durham-Smith as Major Robbie Ross/Ketch Freeman, Bradley Evans as Captain Arthur Phillip/John Wisehammer, Derek Evans as Captain David Collins/Robert Sideway, Blair Godshall as 2nd Lieutenant William Faddy/Dabby Bryant, Rebecca Howell as Reverend Johnson/Liz Morden, Deandra Jackson as Aboriginal Australian (Daringha), Philip Krinsky as Aboriginal Australian (Colebee), Rex Martinez as Captain Watkin Tench/Black Caesar, Cynthea Mercado as Aboriginal Australian (Barangaroo), Carey Parsons as Lieutenant Will Dawes/”Shitty” Meg/Duckling Smith & Kyle Segar as Aboriginal Australian (Bennelong)

  • Thu-Sat, March 22-24 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 25 at 3pm
  • Tue-Sat, March 27-31 at 8pm
  • Sun, April 1 at 3pm

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Local media coverage: WVXU interview |

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February 21, 2012 · 9:10 am

ALMOST, MAINE runs March 22-25

ALMOST, MAINE
Presented by Xavier University Players
March 22-25
Evanston

On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightful midwinter night’s dream. Rated PG.

Cast: John Prijatel as Pete, Kathleen Rossman as Ginette, Blake Gibson as East, Jackie Hart as Glory, Ollie Birckhead as Jimmy, Laura Birckhead as Sandrine, Cambell Tuel as Waitress, Nick Lehan as Steve, Bethy Jarus as Marvalyn, Alex Spindler as Lendall, Jessie Sherman as Gayle, Nate Fischer as Randy, Justin Hanks as Chad, Paul Hogue as Phil, Jessica Baskin as Marci, Zach Julian as Man, Mary Schuessler as Hope, Alex Rogers as Dave & Allie Hart as Rhonda

  • Thu-Sun, March 22-25 at 7:30pm

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February 16, 2012 · 10:32 am

TIGERS BE STILL runs March 17-April 15

TIGERS BE STILL
Presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
March 17-April 15
Eden Park

Reviews: Enquirer | CityBeat | Behind the Curtain |

“This is the story of how I stopped being a total disaster,” announces the heroine of this darkly funny and moving new comedy. Having recently earned her master’s degree, Sherry Wickman finds herself still living at home with a mother who won’t come downstairs and a depressed but smart-alecky sister. Follow Sherry’s quirky misadventures as she lands her first job and tackles her two biggest challenges … getting her mother out of bed and her sister off the couch. TIGERS BE STILL is suitable for adults and older teenagers. It contains adult language. For more information, please see the Content Advisory.

  • In preview Sat, March 17 at 8pm, Sun March 18 at 7pm, Tue-Wed, March 20-21 at 7:30pm. $25 seats available.
  • Thu-Fri, March 22-23 at 8pm
  • Sat, March 24 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, March 25 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Wed, March 27-28 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 29-30 at 8pm
  • Sat, March 31 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 1 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Wed, April 3-4 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, April 5-6 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 7 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 8 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue, April 10 at 7:30pm
  • Wed, April 11 at 1:30pm & 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, April 12-13 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 14 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 15 at 2pm

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