Category Archives: On Stage

THE GODS OF COMEDY Runs Oct. 18-26

THE GODS OF COMEDY
Sunset Players
Oct. 18-26
The Arts Center at Dunham [West Price Hill]

Directed by David Roth
Produced by John Wesseling

Cast: Brandon Hester as Aristide, Lace Walther as Daphne, Jeri Nakamura as Dean Trickett, Corey Meyer as Ralph, Logan Dunn as Zoe, Ray Lebowski as Aleski, Zak Kelley as Dionysus, Rachel Brzezinski as Thalia, Brooke Conner as Brooklyn & Thurman Allen as Area

Daphne and Ralph are young classics professors who have just made a discovery that’s sure to turn them into academic superstars. But something goes disastrously wrong and Daphne cries out in panic, “Save me, gods of ancient Greece”!!… and the gods actually appear! The Ivy league will never be the same as a pair of screwball deities encounters the carnal complexity of college coeds, campus capers, and conspicuous consumption.

  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 18-19 at 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 20 at 3pm
  • Thu, Oct. 24 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 25-26 at 8pm

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THE HUNTVENTURER’S SOCIETY on Oct. 15th

THE HUNTVENTURER’S SOCIETY: Murder Mystery Tiki Party
Queen City Murder Mystery Co.
Oct. 15th
Tiki Tiki Bang Bang [Walnut Hills]

Cast: Allison Rampa, Dylan Shelton, Eileen Earnest & Sean Mette

Step into the world of high adventure and intrigue with The Huntventurers Society—an immersive, puzzle-based murder mystery cocktail party set against the vibrant backdrop of Tiki Tiki Bang Bang.

Join us for a thrilling evening where you and your fellow guests are transported to a turn-of-the-century adventurers’ club. Channel your inner Indiana Jones as you dive into a web of clues and unravel a sinister plot before the night draws to a close. With three acts of suspense and challenge, you’ll need to solve a series of brain-teasing puzzles and navigate through intriguing interactions to uncover the truth behind a dastardly murder.

Throughout the evening, enjoy premium tiki drinks from our curated selection, included with your ticket, along with a variety of savory snacks like nuts, trail mix, and pretzels. Prizes await those who crack the codes and pinpoint the culprit, so keep your wits about you and your detective hat on!

  • Tue, Oct. 15 at 6pm & 8:30pm

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THE NIGHTMAN COMETH Runs Oct. 18-27

THE NIGHTMAN COMETH: The It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Tribute Musical
Xenia Area Community Theatre
Oct. 18-27
[Xenia]

Directed by John Detty

Cast: Ty Smith as Charlie, Jake Spicer as Dennis, Madison Stapleton as Dee, John Detty as Mack, Jessica Detty as Frank, Misty White as Artemis, TBA as The Waitress & TBA as Gladys

Based on the episode of the same name, The Nightman Cometh is a one-act musical comedy originally performed by the cast of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.”

When Charlie writes a musical based on his song “Nightman,” it is up to the gang to help Charlie stage his show and figure out why exactly he wrote it in the first place. After all, nobody writes a musical for no reason…

“The Nightman Cometh” is a hard rated R live show that contains strong language, adult themes, threats of violence, strong sexual situations, fake firearms, and other content not suited for children.

  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 18-19 at 7pm
  • Sun, Oct. 20 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 25-26 at 7pm
  • Sun, Oct. 27 at 3pm

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Rodgers and Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC Runs Sept. 21-22

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC
Presented by Dayton Opera and Wright State University School of Fine & Performing Arts
Sept. 21-22
Schuster Center Winsupply Theatre [Dayton]

Directed by John Deer
Conducted by Neal Gittleman

Cast: Robin Dunavant as Ensign Nellie Forbush, Morgan Smith as Emile de Becque, Kristen Choi as Bloody Mary, Jake Lockwood as Luther Billis, Ryan Bryce Johnson as Lt. Joseph Cable, Bruce Cromer as Capt. George Brackett, Josh Aaron McCabe as Comdr. William Harbison & Juno Brosas as Liat

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical, South Pacific, Dayton Opera and Wright State University present this award-winning classic. A favorite among opera and musical theatre fans alike, South Pacific features Dayton Opera artists alongside an ensemble from Wright State, with the Philharmonic performing its lush and beautiful score. Don’t miss beloved tunes such as “Bali Ha’i,” “Some Enchanted Evening,” “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair,” and many more!

  • Sat, Sept. 21 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 22 at 2:30pm

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WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME Runs Oct. 17-20

WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME
Magnolia Theatre Company
Oct. 17-20
PNC Annex [Dayton]

Directed by Michelle Hayford

Cast: Gina Handy as Heidi, Robb Willoughby as Legionnaire, Atlas Kessinger as Debater, Meg Adams as Debater, Nya Lewis as Debater, Shay Roth as Debater & Sierra Jobman as Debater

Fifteen-year-old Heidi Schreck worked her way to earning her college tuition by winning Constitutional debates across the United States. In this witty and hopeful new play, she brings forth her teenage self to trace the relationships of women between four generations. Nominated for two Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize finalist, Schreck’s boundary-breaking show gives insight into how this document will impact our future generations of women.

  • Thu, Oct. 17 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Oct. 18 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 19 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 20 at 2pm

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