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August 9, 2024 · 8:14 am

UNNECCESSARY FARCE Runs Aug. 30-Sept. 8

UNNECCESSARY FARCE
Lebanon Theatre Company
Aug. 30-Sept. 8
[Lebanon]

Directed by Kurt Percy

Cast: Brian Laughlin as Mayor Meekly, BJ Simpson as Todd, Abby Kinnebrew Smith as Karen Brown, Michael Cline as Agent Frank, Karen Oehler as Mary Meekly, Jessica Armour as Billie Dwyer & Jacob Stone as Eric Sheridan

Two cops. Three crooks. Eight doors. Go. In a cheap motel room, an embezzling mayor is supposed to meet with his female accountant, while in the room next door, two undercover cops wait to catch the meeting on videotape. But there’s some confusion as to who’s in which room, who’s being videotaped, who’s taken the money, who’s hired a hit man, and why the accountant keeps taking off her clothes.

  • Fri-Sat, Aug. 30-31 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 1 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 6-7 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 8 at 2pm

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August 7, 2024 · 5:06 pm

THE ENCHANTED COTTAGE Runs Aug. 23-Sept. 8

THE ENCHANTED COTTAGE
Dayton Theatre Guild
Aug. 23-Sept. 8
[Dayton]

Directed by Debra Kent
Produced by Barbara Jorgensen, Michael Welly & Brian Buttrey

Cast: Karen Righter as Mrs. Minnett, Racheal Tingley as Laura Pennington, Dave Williamson as Major Hillgrove, Frank Maranje as Oliver Bashforth, Don Campbell as Mr. Corsellis, Rhea Smith as Mrs. Corsellis, Caitlin Larsen Deer as Mrs. Smallwood, Jim Walker as Mr. Smallwood & John Spitler as Rigg

Socialite Oliver Bradshaw returns home from WWI disfigured by war wounds and convinced that no one will accept him as he is now. He hides from his family and the rest of the world, taking a secluded cottage overseen by a mysterious housekeeper. Laura Pennington, a painfully shy young woman from the village comes to look after Oliver. She tells him that the cottage in which he is staying is in fact a very old honeymoon cottage. The two begin developing feelings for each other and ultimately fall in love and marry. They discover the enchantment of the cottage has the power to transform. This play is about true beauty lying within, and about acceptance. Everyone deserves to love.

  • Fri-Sat, Aug. 23-24 at 8pm
  • Sun, Aug. 25 at 3pm
  • Fri, Aug. 30 at 8pm
  • Sat, Aug. 31 at 5pm
  • Sun, Sept. 1 at 3pm
  • Fri, Sept. 6 at 8pm
  • Sat, Sept. 7 at 5pm
  • Sun, Sept. 8 at 3pm

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August 7, 2024 · 5:05 pm

Jimmy Buffet’s ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Runs Aug. 21-Sept. 15

Jimmy Buffet’s ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE
Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre
Aug. 21-Sept. 15
[East Price Hill]

Directed by Tim Perrino
Music directed by Greg Dastillung
Choreographed by Cassidy Steele

Cast: Jordan Darnell as Rachel, Rebecca Wall as Tammy, Zachary Petrie as Tully, Christopher Wells as Brick, Elizabeth L. Taylor as Marley, Jamie Steele as J.D., Evan Rogers as Chadd/Ensemble & Kanai Nakata  as Jamal/Ensemble
Ensemble: Anthony Nocero, Phoenix Bills, Grant Zentmeyer, Zach Treinen, Caroline Rakestraw, Yolee Louis, Courtney Duncan, Emmie Brewer, Jordan Ward and Mollie Tagher

Jimmy Buffett’s ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE is a musical comedy featuring the most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics, including “Cheeseburger in Paradise”, “Margaritaville,” “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” “Fins,” “Volcano,” and many more. With a book by Emmy Award winner Greg Garcia (“My Name is Earl,” “Raising Hope”) and Emmy nominee Mike O’Malley (“Survivor’s Remorse,” “Shameless”), this hilarious, heartwarming musical is the summer party you’ve been waiting for!

  • Wed-Thu, Aug. 21-22 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Aug. 23-24 at 8pm
  • Sun, Aug. 25 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, Aug. 28-29 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Aug. 30-31 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 1 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, Sept. 4-5 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 6-7 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 8 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, Sept. 11-12 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 13-14 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 15 at 2pm

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August 7, 2024 · 5:04 pm

DIAL M FOR MURDER Runs Aug. 17-Sept. 15

DIAL M FOR MURDER
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Aug. 17-Sept. 15
Rouse Theatre [Eden Park]

Written by Frederick Knott
Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher
Directed by Tatiana Pandiani

Cast: Brandon Hearnsberger as Tony Wendice, Justin McCombs as Lesgate, Barry Mulholland as Inspector Hubbard, Geena Quintos as Maxine Hadley & Teresa Zimmermann as Margot Wendice

Murder and malice take center stage in a fresh adaptation of an iconic thriller! The setting is midcentury London. It’s been a year since Margot ended her affair with her lover, Maxine, and returned to life as usual with her husband, Tony — or so she thinks. Tony, in fact, knows about the affair and spins an intricate web of suspicion and deception. When his plan goes terribly awry, it sets in motion a series of deadly, unexpected twists threatening everyone involved. Best known for the 1954 film by Alfred Hitchcock, this masterful murder mystery receives a clever and fast-paced new treatment for the stage. DIAL M FOR MURDER is recommended for ages 13 and up. 

  • In preview, Sat, Aug. 17 at 7:30pm
  • In preview, Tue-Wed, Aug. 20-21 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Aug. 22-23 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Aug. 24 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Aug. 25 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, Aug. 27-30 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Aug. 31 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 1 at 2pm
  • Tue, Sept. 3 at 7:30pm
  • Wed, Sept. 4 at 1pm
  • Thu-Fri, Sept. 5-6 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 7 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 8 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, Sept. 10-13 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 14 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 15 at 2pm

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August 5, 2024 · 7:30 pm

Director Submissions Sought for 2025-2026 Season at Cincinnati Music Theatre

Attention all directors: CMT’s Creative Committee is now taking submissions for the 2025-2026 season!

Be a part of CMT’s 60+ year legacy and bring your vision to life at one of the city’s best venues – the Aronoff Center for the Arts.
Each season, our 100% volunteer-driven organization stages two large-scale MainStage Series* productions in the Jarson-Kaplan Theater, and three cabaret-style Studio Series* productions in the Fifth Third Theater.
Directors, please submit electronic presentations, staff, and resume to Karen Galliers Hendershot, VP Creative at creative@cmtmail.org no later than midnight, October 1st, 2024. Interviews will take place mid-October, and presentations to the CMT Board of Directors will take place mid-November.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions and thank you for your interest in Cincinnati Music Theatre!

*All slots are open and all submissions will be considered.

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