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March 17, 2024 · 8:51 pm

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Runs April 12-May 5

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Kelly Mengelkoch as Beatrice in William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” directed by Jeremy Dubin. Photo by Mikki Schaffner

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
April 12-May 5
[Over-the-Rhine]

Cast: Kelly Mengelkoch* as Beatrice, Geoffrey Warren Barnes II* as Benedick, Beasley as Don John, Gina Gerimele-Mechley as Friar/Watch, Billy Chance* as Don Pedro, Cory Davenport* as Dogberry, Meirka Girten* as Sexton/Watch/Ursula, Hannah Gregory as Hero, Courtney Lucien* as Balthasar/Verges, Katie Mitchell as Margaret, Barry Mulholland* as Leonato, Jason Pavlovich as Conrad, Patrick Earl Phillips* as Borrachio & Ray K. Soeum as Claudio

No romantic comedy is complete without a couple of lovers, their group of scheming friends, and a destination wedding. Hero and Claudio may have found their other half, but their friends, the two fiery, and staunchly single, Beatrice and Benedick, can’t stand each other. Good thing the other wedding guests are on hand to trick the hapless couple into falling hopelessly in love. You’re invited to this witty rom com complete with rumors, enemies-to-lovers, and saucy gossip. And if Beatrice and Benedick both believe “it’s not me, it’s you,” maybe it is Much Ado About Nothing.

  • In preview Wed-Thu, April 10-11 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, April 12-13 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Sat, April 18-20 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 21 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, April 25-27 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 28 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, May 2-4 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 5 at 2pm

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March 17, 2024 · 8:19 pm

I BET YOUR LIFE Runs April 12-21

SCT_I Bet your lifeI BET YOUR LIFE
Springboro Community Theatre
April 12-21
Springboro Performing Arts Center

Directed by Carly Risenhoover-Peterson

Cast: Christina Wenzell as Stacy, Michael J Schumacher as Greg, Jim Brown as Matt, Victoria Hoover as Laura, Sasha Kozlova as Gerta, TJ Montgomery as Burton, Kat McGrail as Lila, Rob Breving as Ira & Janet Wasson as Henrietta

Hilarious situations, clever dialogue, intriguing romance and surprise twists make this breezy comedy a delight. Soap opera author Matthew Stoddard has written a screenplay about a terminally ill man who hires a hitman to kill him and then finds out he was misdiagnosed. Matt’s agent and best friend, Greg, thinks the plot is not feasible so Matt contacts a gangster and arranges for an incognito hitman to join them at a dinner party in the country to prove his point. Circumstances place a real hitman among the guests and the action accelerates as they try to find out who it is before the deadline. Stacy, secretary and love interest to both men, does her best to help them solve the identity question as surprise after surprise thwarts them. Is the whole scheme really a con game? And who cons the con man? And who is conning them all?

  • Fri-Sat, April 12-13 at 8pm
  • Sun, April 14 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, April 19-20 at 8pm
  • Sun, April 21 at 2pm

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March 13, 2024 · 8:36 pm

Mason Community Players Prepare for a Unique Theater Experience

MCP_TimelessThe Mason Community Players is the oldest continually operating community theater organization in Warren County, OH. The group operates and performs at the Mason Community Playhouse, located at 5529 Mason Rd. in Mason, OH. Since its creation in 1973, the Mason Community Players has brought more than 120 productions and 30 original musical reviews to audiences in Mason, Ohio. More importantly, the group has become a family for the community, involving people of all ages on stage, backstage, and as spectators. 

Director Kim Toft and Producer Gail Rudolph invite you to join us as MCP presents a cabaret-style musical review, Timeless. Sophistication and talent are the order of the day as skilled vocalists perform songs that will never go out of style. Presented as a night of musical entertainment, the cast of eleven talented individuals will dazzle audiences with each unique performance. Enjoy songs from time-tested favorites such as Gypsy, Mame, and Pippin. Experience the delight of tunes from Disney favorites such as Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and Pocahontas. Encounter performances from Into the Woods, Is There Life After High School? and Barnum. Come to the Mason Community Playhouse this April 12 – 20, and slow down to enjoy one breathtaking song after another. 

Also included in the Mason Community Players 2024 season will be the summer production of Neil Simon’s God’s Favorite in June, the iconic Schoolhouse Rock LIVE in September and a true classic, The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie in November. Tickets are now available for all shows in the 2024 season by leaving a message at 513-398-7804 or visiting the website, http://www.MasonPlayers.org. This year, we continue to bring theater to the community with each show.

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March 13, 2024 · 6:59 am

STUART LITTLE Runs April 11-13

CPAM_Stuart LittleSTUART LITTLE
Children’s Performing Arts of Miamisburg
April 11-13
Parkview Church [Miamisburg]

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When the Littles go to an orphanage to adopt a new family member, a charming young mouse named Stuart is chosen. While George is initially unwelcoming to his new brother, the family cat, Snowbell, is even less enthusiastic about having a mouse as his “master” and plots to get rid of him. Against these difficulties, Stuart resolves to face them with as much pluck, love and courage as he can muster. In doing so, he shows his beloved new family that great things can truly come in small packages.

  • Thu-Fri, April 11-12 at 6:30pm
  • Sat, April 13 at 2:30pm & 6:30pm

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March 13, 2024 · 6:58 am

TIMELESS: A Musical Revue Runs April 12-20

MCP_TimelessTIMELESS: A Musical Revue
Mason Community Players
April 12-20
[Mason]

It is not often that Mason Players moves from rows of audience members into a more relaxed experience, but  Timeless will be presented in a cabaret style!

This is an opportunity to come and be seated around tables and enjoy refreshments as you are entertained by the melodies of songs that have stood the test of time. Skilled vocalists will present each tune accompanied by a grand piano and graced by intimate surroundings.

Enjoy old standards, songs from classic musicals, tunes from Disney musicals, and melodies from more modern Broadway offerings. It’s a wonderful evening that you won’t want to miss!

  • Fri-Sat, April 12-13 at 8pm
  • Sun, April 14 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, April 18-20 at 8pm

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