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January 9, 2012 · 11:03 am

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE runs Feb. 9-12

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Presented by Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre
Feb. 9-12
Hamilton 

Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. The 25TH Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a hilarious tale of overachievers’ angst chronicling the experience of six adolescent outsiders vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. The show’s Tony Award winning creative team has created the unlikeliest of hit musicals about the unlikeliest of heroes: a quirky yet charming cast of outsiders for whom a spelling bee is the one place where they can stand out and fit in at the same time. Contains some adult subject matter.

Directed by Adam Drake
Vocal and music direction by Jay Myers
Choreographed by Chris Beiser
Produced by Karen Buchanan, Teresa Bayer-Iltzsch and Mary St. John

Cast: Darin Art as Chip Tolentino, Heather Barker as Logainne Schwartzandgrubenniere, Joey Schnell as Leaf Coneybear, Scott Christian as William Barfee, Jennifer Drake as Marcy Park, Ellen Guffey as Olive Ostrovsky, Michelle Grove-Shaffer as Rona Lisa Perretti, Chris Spangler as Vice Principal Douglas Patch & Greg Shaffer as Mitch Mahoney

  • Thu-Sat, Feb. 9-11 at 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 12 at 2pm

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Local media coverage: JournalNews article |

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January 6, 2012 · 2:32 pm

THE SOUND OF MUSIC runs Jan. 19-28

THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Presented by Cincinnati Christian Community Theatre
Jan. 19-28
Hamilton

Maria is a sweet young postulant whose love of freedom makes it obvious to her superiors that she is not suited for religious life. Thus, she is sent off to be the governess to Captain von Trapp’s seven troublesome children. Unlike previous governess’, Maria becomes friends with the children due to their mutual love of music. Soon, even the strict Captain begins to admire Maria. Eventually, the Captain and Maria fall in love and are married. Unfortunately, when the Nazis invade their homeland, Austria, the whole family is forced to flee over the alps to escape.
-StageAgent.com

  • Thu-Fri, Jan. 19-20 at 7pm
  • Sat, Jan. 21 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Jan. 22 at 2pm
  • Wed, Jan. 25 at 7pm
  • Fri, Jan. 27 at 7pm
  • Sat, Jan. 28 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Jan. 29 at 2pm

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January 6, 2012 · 1:41 pm

SPRING AWAKENING runs Jan. 20-Feb. 4

SPRING AWAKENING
Presented by Encore Theater Company
Jan. 20-Feb. 4
Dayton

Reviews: Dayton Most Metro |

The winner of 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical – told by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater through “the most gorgeous Broadway score this decade” (Entertainment Weekly) – SPRING AWAKENING explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with poignancy and passion you will never forget. The landmark musical is an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and rock & roll that has exhilarated audiences across the nation like no other musical in years. Join this group of late 19th century German students on their passage as the navigate teenage self-discovery and coming of age anxiety in a powerful celebration of youth and rebellion in the daring, remarkable SPRING AWAKENING.

Directed by JJ Parkey

  • Fri-Sat, Jan. 20-21 at 8pm
  • Thu-Sat, Jan. 26-28 at 8pm
  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 3-4 at 8pm

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Local media coverage: WDTN story |

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January 4, 2012 · 9:50 am

SPEAKING IN TONGUES runs Feb. 4-March 4

SPEAKING IN TONGUES
Presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Feb. 4-March 4
Eden Park

Reviews: Enquirer | CityBeat |

Love, sex and deceit create the emotional labyrinth in this stylish, noir thriller. This theatrical jigsaw puzzle of parallel stories explores the betrayals of two married couples and the unexpected links among five isolated strangers, including a missing woman and a long-lost love. Each coincidental encounter and random confrontation exposes hidden connections in this fascinating psychological drama.

SPEAKING IN TONGUES is suitable for adults and older teenagers. It contains adult language and mature themes. For more information, please see the Content Advisory.

  • In preview Sat, Feb. 4 at 8pm. $25 seats available.
  • In preview Sun, Feb. 5 at 7pm. $25 seats available.
  • In preview Tue-Wed, Feb. 7-8 at 7:30pm. $25 seats available.
  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 9-10 at 8pm
  • Sat, Feb. 11 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 12 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Wed, Feb. 14-15 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 16-17 at 8pm
  • Sat, Feb. 18 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 19 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Wed, Feb. 21-22 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 23-24 at 8pm
  • Sat, Feb. 25 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 26 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue, Feb. 28 at 7:30pm
  • Wed, Feb. 29 at 1pm & 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 1-2 at 8pm
  • Sat, March 3 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, March 4 at 2pm

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Local media coverage: JournalNews article | WVXU interview | Enquirer article | CityBeat article |

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January 4, 2012 · 9:33 am

COLLAPSE runs Feb. 4-March 3

COLLAPSE
Presented by Know Theatre of Cincinnati
Feb. 4-March 3
Over-the-Rhine

Reviews: CityBeat | Enquirer | Broadway World |

In 2007, the Mississippi River Bridge in Minneapolis collapsed, killing 13 people and injuring another 145. Hannah’s husband David was driving one of the cars that went off the bridge. He’s suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, but refuses to attend a support group. Hannah’s life is falling apart. She can’t get pregnant, she’s one step away from losing her job, and she thinks her husband, who hasn’t been to work for months, may be an alcoholic. All he does is sit around the house, watering the plants with beer. When her flaky sister, Susan arrives from California for an open-ended stay Hannah seems ready to unravel for good. Collapse is an uncomfortably funny exploration of the crumbling structures that undergird our bridges, our economy, and our most intimate relationships.

Directed by Jason Bruffy

Cast: Annie Fitzpatrick, Brian Isaac Phillips, Brian Griffin & Torie Wiggins

  • Sat, Feb. 4 at 8pm
  • Thu-Sat, Feb. 9-11 at 8pm
  • Thu-Sat, Feb. 16-18 at 8pm
  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 23-24 at 8pm
  • Sat, Feb. 25 at 3pm & 8pm
  • Thu-Sat, March 1-3 at 8pm

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Local media coverage: Enquirer article |

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