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October 15, 2024 · 7:35 pm

ANYTHING GOES Runs Nov. 19-23

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Nov. 7 – Unfortunately, due to a delay in renovation construction, we must cancel the opening weekend of performances. This will affect ticketholders on Nov. 15 – 17. We are offering exchanges and/or refunds for those with tickets. We would love to see you still join us for this incredible production at one of the following performances:

  • Tuesday, November 19th @8:00pm (soft opening; limited tickets due to unusually heavy parking traffic on campus)
  • Wednesday, November 20th @ 7:30pm
  • Thursday, November 21st @ 7:30pm
  • Friday, November 22nd @ 7:30pm
  • Saturday, November 23rd @ 2:00pm
  • Saturday, November 23rd @ 7:30pm

If one of these performances works for you, please contact the NKU Box Office via email (boxoffice@nku.edu) or phone (859-572-5464) to reschedule your ticket. If none of these dates are a possibility for you to reschedule, we will be able to issue a refund as well. Please continue to contact the NKU Box Office via email (boxoffice@nku.edu) or phone (859-572-5464) and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Northern Kentucky University Box Office

ANYTHING GOES
Northern Kentucky University
Nov. 19-23
Corbett Theatre [Highland Heights]

Anything Goes is set aboard the ocean liner S. S. American, where nightclub singer/evangelist Reno Sweeney is en route from New York to England. Her pal Billy Crocker has stowed away to be near his love, Hope Harcourt, but the problem is Hope is engaged to the wealthy Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. Joining this love triangle on board the luxury liner are Public Enemy #13, Moonface Martin and his sidekick-in-crime Erma. With the help of some elaborate disguises, tap-dancing sailors and good old-fashioned blackmail, Reno and Martin join forces to help Billy in his quest to win Hope’s heart.

  • Fri, Nov. 15 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Nov. 16 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 17 at 2pm
  • Tue, Nov. 19 at 8pm (soft opening, limited seating)
  • Wed-Fri, Nov. 20-22 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Nov. 23 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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October 15, 2024 · 7:25 pm

THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE Runs Nov. 15-17

THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE
Fairfield Footlighters
Nov. 15-17
Fairfield

Directed by Cameron DeVille

Cut off from the outside world by its remote location and shunned by all who know its forbidding and sinister reputation, Hill House has remained empty and silent except for the daily visits of its grumbling caretaker, Mrs. Dudley. Its isolation is broken by the arrival of Dr. Montague, an investigator of supernatural phenomena who has been granted a short lease by the present owner. His mission is to delve into the morbid history of the house and to come to grips with the occult forces that have made it uninhabitable for many years. Visitors too are absorbed by the supernatural, but their approach is via direct communication with the departed spirits—a type of psychic research which is regarded fearfully by Dr. Montague and which, as subsequent events bear out, brings on a crisis in which the evil forces of Hill House are goaded to a new and, for one of those present, fatal fury.

  • Fri, Nov. 15 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Nov. 16 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 17 at 2pm

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October 15, 2024 · 6:53 pm

WITCH Runs Nov. 14-17

WITCH
UC College-Conservatory of Music & The Carnegie
Nov. 14-17
The Carnegie [Covington]

Cast: Staylie Grace as Winnifred, Nico Graves as Scratch, Nikolas Gray as Frank, Carson Mehlbauer as Cuddy, Debra Najor as Elizabeth, Samuel Stricklen as Arthur, Victor Brame as Understudy & Katie Reeser as Understudy

A beguiling devil arrives in a quiet English town to bargain for the souls of its residents in exchange for their darkest wishes — unexpected passions flare, alliances are formed, and the village is forever changed. The Carnegie and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music join forces to present this smart modern fable that explores the intricacies of temptation and resilience. Jen Silverman’s bold transformation of a Jacobean drama begs the question: would you know what to ask for if the Devil came knocking on your door?

  • Thu-Fri, Nov. 14-15 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Nov. 16 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 17 at 3pm

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October 15, 2024 · 6:42 pm

PLEASE HOLD FOR THE PANDEMIC… and THE BEGINING OF FOREVER On Nov. 12

PLEASE HOLD FOR THE PANDEMIC… and THE BEGINING OF FOREVER
Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative
Nov. 12
Aronoff Center Fifth Third Bank Theater [Downtown]

PLEASE HOLD FOR THE PANDEMIC… by Liz Coley

A gathering of six 10-minute plays offers recollection and speculation as we travel through the early, middle, and late phases of the Covid-19 pandemic and consider the next one. This mixture of comedies and love stories (sometimes both) brings a sense of lightness to the dark times we shared separately.

About the Author:
An award-winning playwright, Liz Coley’s work has been read and produced across the US, in London, in Japan, and online. The premier of Moving In, Moving Out, Moving On was nominated for best new play by BroadwayWorld Columbus. Castaways, which received a CPI staged reading in November 2019 has since been produced at the San Diego and Cincinnati Fringe Festivals.

THE BEGINING OF FOREVER by Bertha Lynn Davis

Jackie seems to have it all – an enviable singing voice, loving husband, good friends, and career. Yet, beneath her poised exterior lies a deeply buried turbulent childhood marked by neglect and abuse.  Jackie struggles to maintain control over her life. When her marriage ends abruptly, Jackie reaches a breaking point, questioning whether she can ever truly be loved.

The Beginning of Forever is a poignant story of resilience, healing, and the transformative power of love. It explores the complexities of overcoming trauma, finding self-acceptance, and ultimately discovering that true love begins with loving oneself.

About the Author: 
Bertha Lynn Davis is based in Cincinnati, OH, excelling as a playwright, public speaker, life coach, and retired corporate manager. Since 2022, she has directed Three Babies Production, presenting engaging stage plays and offering transformative life coaching and public speaking services. The debut staged production of It’s Complicated, captivated sold-out audiences in Cincinnati in October 2023 and is set to dazzle in Chicago in August 2024.

Bertha/Lynn’s creativity extends to the stage and screen with her acclaimed 10-minute play, Boy Meets Girl, which debuted at the Fifth Third Bank Theater as part of the CPI season of staged readings last November. This poignant work has also been adapted into a short film, slated for a July 2024 release. She is excited to have her latest stage play,The Beginning of Forever, selected for CPI’s 2024/2025 season.

  • Tue, Nov. 12 at 7:30pm

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October 15, 2024 · 5:48 pm

CARRIE: The Musical Runs Oct. 31-Nov. 17

CARRIE: The Musical
Wright State University
Oct. 31-Nov. 17
Festival Playhouse [Dayton]

Directed by Jamie Cordes
Music directed by Matt Ebright
Choreography by Jennifer Sydor

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Inspired by the Stephen King novel of the same name and featuring music direction by Matt Ebright, this musical about teens and terror features music by Academy Award winner Michael Gore (“Fame”), lyrics by Academy Award winner Dean Pitchford (“Fame,” “Footloose”), and a book by Lawrence D. Cohen, screenwriter of the film. Cordes serves as a Wright State senior lecturer.

  • Thu, Oct. 31 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 1-2 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 3 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 8-9 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 10 at 2pm
  • Fri, Nov. 15 at 8pm
  • Sat, Nov. 16 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 17 at 2pm

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