Category Archives: On Stage

August 23, 2024 · 8:08 am

HeARTLAND On Sept. 17

HeARTLAND
Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative
Sept. 17
Aronoff Center Fifth Third Bank Theatre [Downtown]

Written by Paul Shortt

Rural Kansas 1970, Phillip and Bobby Hart, art and music teachers with a sideline antique business, have a developing conflict: Bobby disapproves of Phillip’s rising ambition, grandiosity and, most particularly, his art forgery ¬– forgeries Bobby once considered mischievous and exciting. Suddenly, malicious accusations from the outside are made against Phillip.

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Career set design professor, UC-CCM, with Playhouse, Opera, Ballet and other credits; also delving into architecture and themed attractions in the US and abroad. Hooked on writing short fiction, poetry, and plays from several summer stints with Antioch Writers and Kenyon Playwrights workshops.

  • Tue, Sept. 17 at 7:30pm

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August 23, 2024 · 8:05 am

CAMP SIEGFRIED Runs Sept. 13-28

CAMP SIEGFRIED
Know Theatre of Cincinnati
Sept. 13-28
[Over-the-Rhine]

Directed by Bridget Leak

Cast: Katie Scarlett as Her & Aaron Schilling as Him

Two teenagers fall in love at Summer Camp on Long Island, while slowly being indoctrinated by the political right. It’s 1938, the world is on the brink of war, and this wholesome summer camp is exclusively for American youth of German descent. From the playwright of “Grand Horizons,” (sold out run at Ensemble Theatre last season), comes a new story about the terrifying allure of fascism. Rated: PG-13.

  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 13-14 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 15 at 2pm
  • Wed-Sat. Sept. 18-21 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 22 at 2pm
  • Mon, Sept. 23 at 7:30pm
  • Wed-Sat, Sept. 25-28 at 7:30pm

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August 21, 2024 · 5:26 pm

THE GARBOLOGISTS Runs Sept. 14-Oct. 6

THE GARBOLOGISTS
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
Sept. 14-Oct. 6
[Over-the-Rhine]

Two essential workers from different worlds discover there’s more that binds them than taking out the trash in this off-beat buddy comedy. Danny and Marlowe are polar opposites: he’s a gruff NYC sanitation worker hiding a heart of gold, and she’s a determined Ivy-League-educated newbie assigned to his route. Amidst their shifts spent bickering, they each have some wisdom to share, but will the other listen? When thrown together to pick up what the world has discarded, they learn that some things are easier to toss than others. Content warning: As these two sanitation workers butt heads and bicker, they use adult language and sexual references. Handling the trash of New York City also sparks conversations on death of a loved one, cancer, and trauma, as well as joy, love, and singing fish.

  • In preview Sat, Sept. 14 at 7pm
  • In preview Tue, Sept. 17 at 7pm
  • Wed-Fri, Sept. 18-20 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 21 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 22 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, Sept. 24-27 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 28 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 29 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, Sept. Oct. 1-4 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 5 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 6 at 2pm

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August 21, 2024 · 5:25 pm

SEUSSICAL the Musical Runs Sept. 14-15

SEUSSICAL the Musical
Children’s Performing Arts of Miamisburg
Sept. 14-15
Riverfront Park [Miamisburg]

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The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.

Join CPAM for the “Arts by the River” event featuring Seussical the Musical on the Ginkgo Stage! With local food trucks and vendors, this FREE event is one you don’t want to miss!

  • Sat, Sept. 14 at 2pm & 5:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 15 at 5:30pm

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August 21, 2024 · 5:24 pm

THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Runs Sept. 13-29

THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
Dayton Playhouse
Sept. 13-29
[Dayton]

Directed by Tim Rezash

The Bridges of Madison County is a romantic drama that explores the emotional complexities of love, choices, and the impact of decisions made in a person’s life. The story revolves around a passionate affair between a National Geographic photographer, Robert Kincaid, and an Italian-American housewife, Francesca Johnson, in the rural town of Winterset, Iowa, in 1965. The Bridges of Madison County is a poignant and evocative exploration of love, regret, and the profound impact of decisions on the course of one’s life. The musical adaptation successfully translates the emotional depth of the novel to the stage, creating a compelling and memorable theatrical experience.

  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 13-14 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 15 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 20-21 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 22 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 27-28 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 29 at 2pm

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