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October 9, 2024 · 3:44 pm

MATILDA the Musical Runs Nov. 8-16

MATILDA the Musical
Cincinnati Music Theatre
Nov. 8-16
Aronoff Center Jarson-Kaplan Theatre [Downtown]

Director & choreographed by Amanda Emmons Shumate
Vocal Direction by Kristi Hiner
Music Direction by Alan Masters
Choreographed by Kate Coyne-Chailland
Produced by Kathy Beiting

Cast: Stella D’Ascenze as Matilda, April Pursley as Miss Honey, Wayne Wright as Agatha Trunchbull, Owen Iles as Michael Wormwood/Big Kid, Aubrey Wilson as Mrs. Phelps/Mom 1, Madelaine Wilkerson as Doctor/Mom 4/Ensemble, Amanda Marasch as Mrs. Wormwood, Jamie Sivrais as Mr. Wormwood, Garrett Shock as Dad 1/Henchman 3/Ensemble, Elizabeth Zerhusen Pille as Mom 2/Nurse/Cook/Ensemble, Andy Price as Dad 2/Henchmen 2/Ensemble, Erica Wethington as Mom 3a/Acrobat’s Sister/Ensemble, Sarah Gidley as Mom 3b/Judge/Ensemble, Logan Chaput as Rudolpho/Dad 4/Henchman 1/Ensemble, Josh Stothfang as Escapologist, John Sloan as Children’s Entertainer/Sergei/Ensemble, Ruthie Dewald as Lavender, Jackson Moorman as Bruce, Amira Lavender as Amanda, Dez Flynn Hutchens as Nigel, Levi Baum as Eric, Jackson Banish as Tommy, Lily June as Alice, Harper Muehlenkamp as Hortensia & Ali-Weibel-Shepard as Acrobat
Kids Ensemble: Ashlynn Hezlep, Maddy Price, Cory Gabbard, Kertu Bell, Grace Cole, Grace Manning & Maggie Zink

Follow Matilda Wormwood, a girl with telekinetic powers and a love for books, on a journey that will capture your heart and imagination. Get ready for a triumphant and bold musical adventure you won’t want to miss!

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 8-9 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 10 at 2pm
  • Wed-Fri, Nov. 13-15 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Nov. 16 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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October 9, 2024 · 3:43 pm

THE OREGON TRAIL Runs Nov. 7-16

THE OREGON TRAIL
Mount St. Joseph University Theatre Arts
Nov. 7-16
Williams Recital Hall [Delhi Township]

Jane’s trapped in her middle school computer lab playing “The Oregon Trail” for what feels like hours. The game becomes life and rips us back to the trail, 1848, where we travel in a covered wagon with Jane’s great-great-grandmother. As Game moves us, back, forward, and back again, Now-Jane and Then-Jane’s sadnesses are delicately juxtaposed in this play-meets-video-game about depression, Then and Now. Contains adult themes and language.

  • Thu-Sat, Nov. 7-9 at 7pm
  • Fri, Nov. 15 at 7pm
  • Sat, Nov. 16 at 2pm

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October 9, 2024 · 3:36 pm

FUN HOME Runs Nov. 8-16

FUN HOME
Beechmont Players
Nov. 8-16
Anderson Center Theatre [Anderson Township]

Directed by Arlene Balczo
Vocal Directed by Amy Prestridge
Produced by Kiya Fix & Michael Yarick

Cast: Betsy Bossart as Alison Bechdel, Dan Cohen as Bruce Bechdel, Sarah Cohen as Helen Bechdel, Rachel Scardina as Medium Alison, Gabi Homonoff as Joan, Michael Yarick as Roy/Pete/Mark/Bobby, Giselle Aagaard as Small Alison, Sam Level as Christian Bechdel & Pearl Gipson as John Bechdel

Based on a memoir by the same name, Tony Award winning Fun Home centers around graphic novelist Alison Bechdel’s relationship to her father. After his unexpected death, Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man whose temperament and secrets defined her family and her life. Moving between past and present, Alison relives her unique childhood playing at the family’s Bechdel Funeral Home, her growing understanding of her own sexuality, and the looming, unanswerable questions about her father’s hidden desires. Fun Home is a refreshingly honest, wholly original musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes.

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 8-9 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 10 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, Nov. 14-15 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Nov. 16 at 2pm

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October 3, 2024 · 6:05 pm

Irving Berlin’s HOLIDAY INN Runs Nov. 1-Dec. 29

Irving Berlin’s HOLIDAY INN
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
Nov. 1-Dec. 29
[Springboro]

Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn tells the story of Jim, who leaves the bright lights of show business behind to settle down at his farmhouse…but life just isn’t the same without a bit of song and dance. Jim’s luck takes a spectacular turn when he meets Linda, a spirited schoolteacher with talent to spare. Together they turn the farmhouse into a fabulous inn with dazzling performances to celebrate each holiday, from Thanksgiving to the Fourth of July.

This joyous musical features thrilling tap-dance numbers, laugh-out-loud comedy, and a parade of hit Irving Berlin songs, including “Blue Skies,” “Easter Parade,” “Steppin’ Out With My Baby,” “Heat Wave,” “Be Careful, It’s My Heart,” “Cheek To Cheek,” “White Christmas” and many more!

  • Fri, Nov. 1 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat. Nov. 2 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 3 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed, Nov. 6 at 10:30am
  • Thu-Fri, Nov. 7-8 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat. Nov. 9 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 10 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed, Nov. 13 at 10:30am
  • Thu-Fri, Nov. 14-15 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat. Nov. 16 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 17 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed, Nov. 20 at 10:30am
  • Thu-Fri, Nov. 21-22 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat. Nov. 23 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 24 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 29-30 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 1 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed, Dec. 4 at 10:30am
  • Thu-Sun, Dec. 5-8 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed, Dec. 11 at 10:30am
  • Thu-Sun, Dec. 12-15 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed, Dec. 18 at 10:30am
  • Thu-Sun, Dec. 19-22 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sun, Dec. 27-29 at 10:30am & 5:30pm

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October 3, 2024 · 6:04 pm

DISENCHANTED! Runs Nov. 1-17

DISENCHANTED! 
Loveland Stage Company
Nov. 1-17
[Loveland]

Directed by Carissa Sloan
Music directed by JE Kurzynski
Choreographed by Kayla Haas
Produced by Jill Gornet

Poisoned apples. Glass slippers. Who needs ’em?! Join Not Snow White and her posse of disenchanted princesses in the hilarious hit musical that’s anything but Grimm. Forget the princesses you think you know – the original storybook heroines have come to life to set the record straight. This show contains adult language, content, and humor. The show is not appropriate for children.

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

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