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July 15, 2024 · 5:54 pm

INTO THE WOODS Runs Aug. 9-17

MLT_Into the WoodsINTO THE WOODS
Middletown Lyric Theatre
Aug. 9-17
[Middletown]

Directed by Charley Shafor
Vocal Direction by Jeff Dye

Cast: Bill Brewer as Narrator/Mysterious Man, Lori Wegman as Witch, Drew Orozco as Baker, Megan Rehberg as Baker’s Wife, Cora Koltak as Little Red Riding Hood, Kristen Erdman as Jack’s Mother, Ethan Cain as Jack, Erin Speno-Stout as Cinderella, Monica Tenhover as Stepmother, Grace Griffith as Florinda, Abbie Miller as Lucinder, Daniel Cramer as Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf, Greg Nelson as King/Steward, Jackie Randall as Rapunzel, Christopher Ball as Rapunzel’s Prince & Nancy Griffith as Granny

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.

  • Fri, Aug. 9 at 8pm
  • Sat, Aug. 10 at 2pm & 8pm 
  • Fri, Aug. 16 at 8pm
  • Sat, Aug. 17 at 3pm
    The entire run is SOLD OUT.

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July 15, 2024 · 5:53 pm

URINETOWN the Musical Runs July 26-28

TDC_UrinetownURINETOWN the Musical
The Story Collective of Cincinnati
July 26-28
Loveland Stage Company 

Directed and Choreographed by Susan Jung
Music Direction by Mark Femia

Cast: Brandon Cole as Officer Lockstock, Mackensie King as Penelope Pennywise, Sam Hoyer as Bobby Strong, Jennah Blair as Little Sally, Tony Mann as Dr. Billeaux/Tiny Tom, Terry Webb as Mr. McQueen, Matt Lovell as Senator Flipp, John Sloan as Officer Barrel, Grace Goodwin as Hope Cladwell, John Woll as Old Man Strong/Hot Blades Harry, Maggie Komp as Soupy Sue
Justin Hanks at Cladwell B. Cladwell, Joceyln Sluka as Josephine Strong/Old Woman, Monica Tenhover as Little Becky Two Shoes, Erica Wethington as Girl Cop #1/Ensemble, Ally Knizner as Mrs. M/Ensemble, Elias Dean as Robby the Stockfish/UCG Exec #2 & Tobi Aina as Billy Boy Bill/UCG Exec #1

Discover the Tony Award-winning “Urinetown: The Musical,” a satirical exploration of politics, capitalism, and environmental issues in a world where water scarcity forces government control. With catchy music, clever lyrics, and witty characters, this uproarious theatrical journey offers humor, charm, and sharp commentary. Unforgettable songs and characters make it a must-see this summer! Recommended for ages 12 and up.

  • Fri, July 26 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, July 27 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, July 28 at 3pm

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July 15, 2024 · 5:02 am

PLAY ON! Runs Aug. 2-18

TDW_Play OnPLAY ON!
The Drama Workshop
Aug. 2-18
Glenmore Playhouse [Cheviot]

Directed by Victoria Covarrubias

Cast: Robert Brumberg as Saul, Rob Bucher as Gerry, James Covarrubias as Billy, Kat Falk as Aggie, Jessie Faye as Louise, Allison Friessen as Violet, Emily Gast as Smitty, Elizabeth Hickerson as Phyllis, Micheal Kiser as Michael & Kathryn Muck as Polly

PLAY ON! is a hilarious comedy of a play within a play. A theatre group is trying and failing in different ways to put on a play despite the haughty author who keeps revising the script. Act I is a rehearsal of the dreadful show, Act II is the near disastrous dress rehearsal, and the final act is the actual performance, in which anything that can go wrong, does. When the author decides to give a speech on the state of modern theatre during the curtain call, the audience is treated to a madcap climax and a thoroughly hilarious romp. Even the sound effects reap their share of laughter.

  • Fri-Sat, Aug. 2-3 at 8pm
  • Sun, Aug. 4 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Aug. 9-10 at 8pm
  • Sun, Aug. 11 at 2pm
  • Thu, Aug. 15 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Aug. 16-17 at 8pm
  • Sun, Aug. 18 at 2pm

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July 15, 2024 · 5:01 am

KINDRED SPIRITS Runs Aug. 2-18

CSC_Kindred SpiritsKINDRED SPIRITS
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Aug. 2-18
[Over-the-Rhine]

Directed by Brian Isaac Phillips

Cast: Tora Nogami Alexander as Claire Porter, Jasimine Bouldin as Ruth, Connie Castanzo as Avis Walker, Courtney Lucien as Elvira, Kelly Mengelkoch as Madame Arcati, Christine Pedi as Gertrude Condomine & Austin Tichenor as Charles Condomine

In this World Premiere sequel to Noël Coward’s Blithe Spirit, the whimsical chaos of the spirit world collides, once again, with the realm of the living. Haunted by his past loves (literally), Charles Condomine finds it challenging to finish his latest book and pursue a beguiling love interest. Romance, jealousy, and unexpected reunions combine for a spirited, comedic romp, filled with witty repartee and otherworldly surprises. In Kindred Spirits, Alice Scovell–the playwright behind the Oscar Wilde sequel The Rewards of Being Frank–brings back to life many of Coward’s beloved characters, and introduces a few new, memorable ones.

  • In preview, Wed-Thu, July 31-Aug. 1 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Aug. 2-3 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Aug. 8-9 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Aug. 10 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Aug. 11 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, Aug. 15-16 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Aug. 17 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Aug. 18 at 2pm

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July 15, 2024 · 5:00 am

TREASURE ISLAND Runs Aug. 2-11

SCT_Treasure IslandTREASURE ISLAND
Springboro Community Theatre
Aug. 2-11
North Park Amphitheatre [Springboro]

Directed by Jim Brown and Scott Madden

Cast: Kevin Cope as Tom Morgan, Colson Littrell as Jim Hawkins, Catie Carroll as Mrs. Hawkins, Jessie Deacon as Meg/Sam, Bob Gray as Captain Smollett, Tim Fingerle as Long John Silver, Mateo Baumann as Ben Gunn, Rob Breving as Billy Bones, Jim Littrell as Pew, Eric Abshire as Black Dog, Jim Littrell as Israel Hands, Rob Breving as George Merry, Chloe Nelson as Job Anderson, Nolan Todd as Dick Johnson & Micah Carroll as Parrot
Chorus/Sailors: Hudson Bellavia, Isaac Carroll, Mason McHone & Sophia Muniz

Robert Louis Stevenson’s thrilling tale of pirates, treasure maps, mutiny on the high seas and pieces of eight follows Jim Hawkins, an ordinary youth drawn into a dangerous race for buried treasure against the treacherous Long John Silver. As the Robert Louis Stevenson himself wrote, “If this don’t fetch the kids, why, they have gone rotten since my day.”

  • Fri-Sun, Aug. 2-4 at 7pm
  • Fri-Sat, Aug. 9-10 at 7pm

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