Category Archives: On Stage

Paul McCartney’s LIVERPOOL ORATORIO Runs July 18-27

CO_Liverpool OratorioPaul McCartney’s LIVERPOOL ORATORIO
Cincinnati Opera
July 18-27
Music Hall [Over-the-Rhine]

Music and libretto by Paul McCartney and Carl Davis

Memories from Paul McCartney’s life in Liverpool, England, inspire this story of growing up and finding our way. Beginning with Latin text that means “not for ourselves, but for the whole world were we born,” Liverpool Oratorio explores formative moments, relationships, and the responsibilities we accept. Cincinnati Opera proudly presents the world-premiere stage adaptation of McCartney’s acclaimed 1991 work for orchestra, chorus, and soloists. It’s a powerful story, full of heartfelt lyrics and soaring melodies, presented in a brand-new stage production. Sung in English with projected lyrics.

  • Thu, July 18 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, July 20 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 21 at 3pm
  • Thu, July 25 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, July 27 at 3pm

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INTO THE WOODS Runs July 18-21

WCCST_Into the WoodsINTO THE WOODS
Wilmington College Community Summer Theatre
July 18-21
Boyd Cultural Arts Center Heiland Theatre

Directed by Bryan Wallingford
Music directed by Matt Spradlin
Choreographed by Cole Haugh

Not recommended for young children due to staged violence and adult themes.

Cast: Tricia Heys as The Witch, Tadeo Palafox as The Baker, Bekah Wall as The Baker’s Wife, Sterling Goodwin as Jack, Kyleigh Caves as Little Red Riding Hood, Isabella Gentile as Cinderella, Carlie McCoy as Rapunzel, Timothy Larrick as Mysterious Man and Cherie Cooper-Darragh as The Narrator, Kevin Wall and Luke Ruther as The Princes, Shadrach Brausch as The Wolf, Jessica Yankel as Jack’s Mother, Tonja Ruther as Cinderella’s Stepmother, Ollie Basta and Birdy Orebaugh as Cinderella’s Stepsisters, Matt Purkey and Jessica Fair as Cinderella’s Father and Mother, Cecelia Hunt as Granny, Gary Smith as The Steward, Claudia Fowler as The Giant. Alex Rhinehart as Milky White, Lindsay Lydy as Snow White & Josie Heys as Sleeping Beauty
Ensemble: Otto Cipollini, Ellie Craig, Bo Frye, Riley Griffin, Simon Heys, Carissa Preston, Emma Schnecker & Colin Wood

The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.

  • Thu-Sat, July 18-20 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 21 at 2:30pm

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CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Runs July 18-20

ETC_Chitty Chitty Bang Bang2CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG
Encore Community Theatre
July 18-20
Miami University Hamilton Parrish Auditorium

Directed & choreographed by Chris Beiser
Vocal direction by Betsy Horton
Produced by Anna Grindle

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Based on the 1968 film of the same name, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang tells the story of an eccentric inventor named Caractacus Potts who, with the help of his children Jeremy and Jemima, sets about restoring an old race car from a scrap heap. Soon, they discover the car has magical properties including the ability to float and take flight. However, trouble occurs when the evil Baron Bomburst desires the magic car for himself. Along with the delectable Truly Scrumptious, Caractacus and the children head to Vulgaria to rescue Grandpa Potts (who has been kidnapped by the bumbling duo, Boris and Goran) and rid the kingdom of its tyrannical, child-hating rulers. With a fantastical flying car, a heartwarming love story, and whole bunch of teamwork, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a fun-filled musical for all the family.

  • Thu-Fri, June 18-19 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, June 20 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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THE LOST AND FOUND Runs June 28-30

MMT_The Lost and FoundTHE LOST AND FOUND
Mercy McAuley High School Theatre
June 28-30
[College Hill]

Book & lyrics by Allie Lewis

Set in 1953, the show follows a unique family of women, the Fundels, who are struggling find their place in society. Each of the Fundels have their own quirks that make it difficult to fit in, but their problems become much more complicated when they move into a large, Victorian mansion. Within the walls of this house, there is another family, The Lost Family, secretly plotting against them. It is only after dealing with the Lost Family that the Fundels begin to realize what it truly means to be lost, and what it means to be found.

  • Fri-Sat, June 28-29 at 8pm
  • Sun, June 30 at 2pm

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RENT Runs July 12-21

CAST_RentRENT: School Edition
Commonwealth Artists Student Theatre
July 12-21
Turpin High School [Anderson Township]

Based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme, Jonathan Larson’s Rent follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The physical and emotional complications of the disease pervade the lives of Roger, Mimi, Tom, and Angel. Maureen deals with her chronic infidelity through performance art; her partner, Joanne, wonders if their relationship is worth the trouble. Benny has sold out his Bohemian ideals in exchange for a hefty income and is on the outs with his former friends. Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, feels like an outsider to life in general. How these young bohemians negotiate their dreams, loves and conflicts provides the narrative thread to this groundbreaking musical.

  • Fri-Sat, July 12-13 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 14 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, July 19-20 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 21 at 2pm

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