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November 6, 2024 · 4:57 pm

HOLIDAZED II Runs Dec. 6-15

HOLIDAZED II
Village Players
Dec. 6-15
[Fort Thomas]

Co-directed by Teri Foltz and Angela Forbes

Cast: Richard Alcorn, Tobie Braverman, Tim Caldwell, Garrett Cady, Betty Coulter, Claudia Covarrubias, Jennifer Dressler, Colette Thomas Flowers, Stephanie Garvey, Jimmy Jackson, Bethany Kassen, Micheal Kiser, Steve Phelan, Tim Rogers, Nancy Rzonca, Judy Sceifres, Brieanne Sheehan & Rose Vanden Eynden

A curated collection of original 10-minute works from local playwrights to celebrate the holiday season.

  • A CHRISTMAS REBOOT by A.K. Forbes
  • GREETINGS FROM THE ANDERSONS by Teri Foltz
  • LETTER TO SANTA by Teri Foltz
  • NINE-MINUTE NUTCRACKER by Fred Tacon
  • OFFICE PARTY by A.K. Forbes
  • PARIS AT CHRISTMAS by Rose Vanden Eynden
  • YES, SANTA CLAUSE, THERE IS A VIRGINIA by Bill Brohaugh and Lisa Holt
  • YET ANOTHER CHRISTMAS CAROL by Keith Vanden Eynden
  • A CHRISTMAS-SLASH-ENGAGEMENT STORY by A.K. Forbes
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 6-7 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 8 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Dec. 12-14 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 15 at 2pm

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November 5, 2024 · 5:11 pm

A VERY MERIT CHRISTMAS Runs Dec. 6-7

A VERY MERIT CHRISTMAS
Merit Theatre Company & Orchestra
Dec. 6-7
Northern Kentucky University Corbett Theatre [Highland Heights]

Conducted by Benjamin Price

Classic holiday pops concert meets a dramatic experience in “A Very Merit Christmas.” Enjoy an updated musical program featuring our 50-piece pops orchestra and the Merit Company Chorale, all in the beautifully renovated Corbett Theatre at Northern Kentucky University. Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and wonder as we celebrate the joy of the Christmas season!

  • Fri, Dec. 6 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 7 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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November 5, 2024 · 5:04 pm

Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Runs Dec. 5-29

Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
Dec. 5-29
[West Price Hill]

Directed by Tim Perrrino
Music directed by Greg Dastilung
Choreographed by Cassidy Steele

Cast: Cian Steele as Beast, Hope Pauly as Belle, Chloe Hedrick as Babette, Colin Waters as Le Fou, Royce Louden as Gaston, Christopher Wells as Lumière, Jerrod Gruber as Cogsworth, Annie Schneider as Mrs. Potts, Madeline Stern as Madame de la Grande Bouche, John Dorney as Maurice, Gabriel Kanai Nakata as D’Arque/Ensemble, Caroline Rakestraw, Carly J. Shepherd, Cassidy Perme as Silly Girls/Ensemble & Oliver Herndon as Chip
Ensemble: Trey Finkenstead, Rachel Petranek, Jordan Ward, Jeff Centrello, Courtney Duncan, Worley Stidham, Elijah Wilson, Delaney O’Toole & Noah Jeffreys

Featuring beloved songs like “Be Our Guest,” “If I Can’t Love Her,” “Home,” and, of course, “Beauty and the Beast,” join us for the timeless tale of Belle and the Beast as they journey through love, courage, and transformation. This spectacular production will be decked out for the holidays—Belle’s village, the enchanted forest, and the Beast’s castle will sparkle with yuletide charm.

  • Thu, Dec. 5 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 6-7 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 8 at 2pm
  • Thu, Dec. 12 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 13-14 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 15 at 2pm
  • Thu, Dec. 19 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 20-21 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 22 at 2pm
  • Thu, Dec. 26 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 27-28 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 29 at 2pm

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November 5, 2024 · 4:51 pm

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Runs Dec. 5-21

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Footlighters, Inc.
Dec. 5-21
Stained Glass Theatre [Newport]

Directed by Megan Horton
Vocal Directed by Lena Andrews
Music Directed by Alan Masters
Choreographed by Kyle Fisher
Produced by Eric Day and Jennifer Day

Cast: Justin Reilmann as Joseph, Megan Ainsley Schneider as Narrator, Chuck Ingram as Jacob/Potiphar, Dennison Keller as Pharaoh, Alex Shaw as Reuben, Dylan McGill as Simeon, Justin Carroll as Levi, Garrett Klaas as Judah, Brett Price as Dan, Aaron Whitehead as Naphtali/Baker, Michael Richart as Gad/Butler, Matthew O’Brien as Asher, Kyle Fisher as Issachar, Max Bartel as Zebulo, Will Francis as Benjamin & Clare Hingsbergen as Potiphar’s Wife
Wives: Julia Hasl Miller as Jacob’s Wife, Caitlyn Thiel as Wailing Wife, Elizabeth Travnik as Apache Dancer, Erica Beimesche, Clare Hingsbergen, Hannah Johnson, Jackie Miesle & Gillian Miller
Children’s Ensemble: Tessa Barjaktarovich, Phoebe Bryant, Parker Hansen, Zoey King, Naomi King & Hattie Schneider

Go go go Joseph! Told entirely through song, this upbeat musical follows the trials and tribulations of Joseph from the Old Testament. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, Joseph’s ability to interpret dreams lands him as Pharaoh’s right-hand man. Full of catchy tunes and a heartfelt message, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a story for the dreamer in all of us.

  • Thu-Sat, Dec. 5-7 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 8 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Dec. 12-14 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 15 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 19-20 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 21 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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November 4, 2024 · 5:32 pm

WINTER WONDERETTES Runs Dec. 5-8

WINTER WONDERETTES
Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre
Dec. 5-8
Miami University Hamilton Campus Parrish Auditorium

Directed and vocal directed by Sue Combs
Directed and choreographed by Chris Beiser
Produced by Barb and Jane Winkler

Cast: Kelly Flaugher as Missy, Alisha McFarlane as Cindy Lou, Lori Wegman as Susie & Libby Wolf as Betty Jean

The all-female vocal group, The Wonderettes, is entertaining at the annual Harper’s Hardware holiday party in 1968. When Santa turns up missing, the women use their talent and creative ingenuity to save the holiday party.

Featuring great ’60s versions of holiday classics such as “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Run, Rudolph, Run,” and “Winter Wonderland,” the result is a feel-good holiday romp.

  • Thu-Sat, Dec. 5-7 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 8 at 2pm

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