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September 30, 2024 · 5:22 pm

LA FINTA GIARDINIERA (THE PRETEND GARDEN GIRL) Runs Oct. 31-Nov. 2

LA FINTA GIARDINIERA (THE PRETEND GARDEN GIRL)
UC College-Conservatory of Music
Oct. 31-Nov. 2
Patricia Corbett Theater [University Heights]

Directed by Brian Robertson
Guest conducted by Gary Wedow

If you’re falling in love with the new girl gardener, make sure she’s not your estranged wife first. A musical chairs approach to romance, La Finta Giardiniera features feuding lovers, silly disguises and temporary insanity. CCM sets the story on the backlot of a sound stage for a reality TV show. Enjoy the hijinks both on and off stage as the reality show’s cast and crew try to complete the making of La Finta Giardiniera. Sung in Italian with English subtitles. 

  • Thu-Sat, Oct. 31-Nov. 2 at 8pm

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September 26, 2024 · 5:29 pm

THE SUGAR WITCH Runs Oct. 25-Nov. 3

THE SUGAR WITCH
Beavercreek Community Theatre
Oct. 25-Nov. 3
[Beavercreek]

Directed by Doug Lloyd

Cast: Heather Williams as Sisser, Katie Waid as Ruth Ann Meeks, Ronda Ogletree as Annabelle, Aaron Hill as Moses Bean, David Sherman as Hank Hartley & Mike Taint as Granddaddy Meeks

The Bean family in Sugar Bean, Florida live under an ancient family curse. The surviving members of the town’s founding family have reached the end of their rope. Just when things can’t possibly get any worse, tragedy strikes as a mysterious and brutal murder takes place in the Bean family home. The crime places “Moses” and “Sisser” in grave danger as “Annabelle,” the last in a long line of so-called “Sugar Witches,” attempts to end the curse placed on their heads by the dying words of her very own grandmother. Dark family secrets are revealed and unusual passions are ignited as the family confronts madness, truth, and the destructive legacy of racism as the spirits of the dead walk the dark swamp, haunting the hearts of all who reside there.

  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 25-26 at 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 27 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 1-2 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 3 at 3pm

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September 26, 2024 · 5:27 pm

CHICAGO: Teen Edition Runs Oct. 25-27

CHICAGO: Teen Edition
Anderson High School
Oct. 25-27
AHS Titus Theatre [Anderson Township]

Directed by Nate Bissinger

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Chicago is a legendary, Tony award-winning musical about fame, fortune and acquittal. Set in the roaring 20’s, it tells the story of Roxie Hart, a young woman starved for fame who murders her lover and ends up behind bars. There she meets vaudeville performer and fellow inmate Velma Kelly, along with a collection of accused murderess all vying for the spotlight, the headlines, and their ticket to freedom.

  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 25-26 at 7pm
  • Sun, Oct. 27 at 3pm

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September 26, 2024 · 5:26 pm

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Runs Oct. 24-27

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
INNOVAtheatre
Oct. 24-27
Fairfield Community Arts Center

Directed by Richard Waldeck
Vocal direction by George Drewyor
Music & orchestral direction by Hayden Floro
Produced by Denise Schnieders

Cast: Junior Turner as Frank-N-Furter, Amber Todd as Columbia, Davis Byrd as Riff Raff, Morgan Moad as Magenta, Nick Ludwig as  Brad Majors, Michaela Cramer as Janet Weiss, Jason S. Lakes as Dr. Scott, Gwyn Lee as Eddie, Matthew Fergus a Rocky, Denise A. Schnieders as Narrator & Anna Rae Brown as Usherette
Transylvanians: Emma Bowers, Mary Kate Caserta & Angela Dixon

In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.” THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is rated R and contains mature content unsuitable for young children and the faint of heart, including sexual themes, simulated sex and language.

  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 24-25 at 8m
  • Sat, Oct. 26 at 3pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 27 at 3pm

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September 26, 2024 · 5:25 pm

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Runs Oct. 3-6

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
Thomas More University Theatre
Oct. 3-6
[Crestview Hills]

Join us for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, one of Shakespeare’s most famous comedies, set in a magical forest of Athens. Follow the intertwining stories of four young lovers, a group of amateur actors, and the mischievous fairies who rule the forest.

  • Thu-Sat, Oct. 3-5 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 6 at 2pm

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