Category Archives: On Stage

February 5, 2025 · 6:08 am

EMILIA Runs Feb. 13-15

EMILIA
UC College-Conservatory of Music Acting
Feb. 13-15
Patricia Corbett Theater [University Heights]

Directed by Bridget Leak

What became of Emilia Bassano, poet and contemporary of William Shakespeare? Was she his “Dark Lady” of the sonnets? What does it mean to be reduced to a footnote in a man’s story? In this bold reimagining, Emilia reaches across time to speak for women — mothers, lovers, thinkers, muses — who dare to be seen and heard on their own terms. Hilarious and heart-breaking, Emilia features an all-female cast portraying multiple Elizabethan characters.

  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 13-14 at 8pm
  • Sat, Feb. 15 at 2pm & 8pm

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February 5, 2025 · 6:06 am

HÄNSEL UND GRETEL Runs Feb. 13-15

HÄNSEL UND GRETEL
UC College-Conservatory of Music Opera Undergraduate Opera d’Arte Series
Feb. 13-15
Cohen Family Studio Theater [University Heights]

Directed by Kenneth Shaw
Music directed and conducted by Brett Scott
Produced by Amy Johnson

CCM’s nationally recognized Opera d’arte leans toward the dark side. The beloved, tuneful melodies remain, while CCM’s undergraduate singers transform the Grimm Brothers’ fairy tale into a cautionary tale highlighting family and child protection. Sung in German with English supertitles.

  • Thu-Sat, Feb. 13-15 at 8pm

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February 3, 2025 · 5:21 pm

12 ANGRY JURORS Runs Feb. 5-9

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Queen City Productions
Feb. 5-9
Arts Center at Dunham [West Price Hill]

Directed by Kevin Dunaway

Cast: Madeline Koehler as Foreperson, Sofie Tedesco as Juror #2, Rockford Koehler as Juror #3, Michael Rowlett as Juror #4, Andy Alvarez as Juror #5, Terry Neack as Juror #6, Rae Sara as Juror #7, Matti Madariaga as Juror #8, Susan Schapiro as Juror #9, Jenny Caplin as Juror #10, Kim Guzman as Juror #11, Erin Antras as Juror #12 &  Joshua Graner as Guard

This story takes place following the closing arguments in a murder trial. The 12 members of the jury must deliberate, with a guilty verdict meaning death for the accused, an inner-city teen. As the dozen jurors try to reach a unanimous decision while sequestered in a room, one juror casts considerable doubt on elements of the case. Personal issues soon rise to the surface, and conflict threatens to derail the delicate process that will decide one boy’s fate.

  • Wed, Feb. 5 at 7:30pm (Understudy Show)
  • Thu, Feb. 6 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Feb. 7 at 8pm
  • Sat, Feb. 8 at 2pm (Understudy Show)
  • Sat, Feb. 8 at 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 9 at 2pm

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February 3, 2025 · 5:20 pm

ASSASSINS Runs Feb. 28-March 9

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Springboro Community Theatre
Feb. 28-March 9
Springboro Performing Arts Center

Directed by Tim Rezash

Cast: Kyle Miller as John Wilkes Booth, TJ Montgomery as The Balladeer/L.H. Oswald, Lynn Vanderpool as Sara Jane Moore, Hayley Penchoff as Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme, Nick Bellmyer as Samuel Byck, Jose Gutierrez del Arroyo as Giuseppe Zangara, Ben Essex as John Hinckley, Aaron J. Brewer as Charles Guiteau, Drew Williams as Leon Czologosz, Jason Lakes as The Proprietor, Lindsey Cardoza as Emma Goldman & Bennett Cardoza as Billy
Ensemble: Quin Tyler, Lilly Robillard-Crissman & Amy Brady

ASSASSINS is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by John Weidman, based on an original concept by Charles Gilbert, Jr. Using the framing device of an all-American, yet sinister, carnival game, the semi-revue portrays a group of historical figures who attempted (successfully or not) to assassinate Presidents of the United States and explores what their presence in American history says about the ideals of their country. The score is written to reflect both popular music of the various depicted eras and a broader tradition of “patriotic” American music.

  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 28-March 1 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 2 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 7-8 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 9 at 2pm

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February 3, 2025 · 5:17 pm

PAUL ROBESON and THE DOUGLASS-LINCOLN DEBATES Runs Feb. 28-March 1

PAUL ROBESON and THE DOUGLASS-LINCOLN DEBATES
Cincinnati Black Theatre Company
Feb. 28-March 1
National Underground Freedom Center [Downtown]

PAUL ROBESON directed by Avery Hammonds
Cast: Wendell Young as Paul Robeson

Former Cincinnati City Councilman as Robeson singing “Ol’ Man River,” “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,” and others. Robeson’s cheerful defiance, sly humor, and unflagging courage characterize his struggle to live life on his own terms. Powerful singing and acting talents launch his career to stardom and international celebrity.

THE DOUGLASS-LINCOLN DEBATES directed by Douglas D. Miron
Cast: Steffon Sharpless as Frederick Douglass & Doug Miron as President Abraham Lincoln

This uplifting patriotic drama about leaders who despite their differences, work together for the good of all Americans, helping to save our nation and inspire Americans during the dark days of the Civil War.

  • Fri, Feb. 28 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, March 1 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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