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November 8, 2023 · 5:56 pm

REINDEER SESSIONS Runs Dec. 13-23

HRTC_Reindeer SessionsREINDEER SESSIONS
Human Race Theater Company
Dec. 13-23
The Loft Theatre [Dayton]

Directed by Igor Goldin

After a fight that left history’s most famous reindeer with a broken red nose, Blitzen is forced into a series of Anger Management therapy sessions by Kringle Enterprises. Tasked with finding the cause of this violent outburst, his therapist Dr. Arbor hopes to help him understand what led to this moment and if he can save his job on the reindeer squad. Instead, she hears what really  happened on that foggy Christmas Eve. You won’t look at The North Pole the same way again in this hilarious and unexpected ride!

  • Wed, Dec. 13 at 7pm
  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 14-15 at 8pm
  • Sat, Dec. 16 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 17 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Wed, Dec. 19-20 at 7pm
  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 21-22 at 8pm
  • Sat, Dec. 23 at 2pm & 8pm

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November 8, 2023 · 5:55 pm

Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS Runs Dec. 7-10

RISE_White ChristmasIrving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS
Rise Up Performing Arts
Dec. 7-10
Sorg Opera House [Middletown]

Directed by Rodney Neal

Based on the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features 17 Irving Berlin songs and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake.

Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages.

  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 7-8 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 9 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 10 at 2pm

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November 8, 2023 · 5:50 am

MRS. DOUBTFIRE Runs Dec. 5-17

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Austin Elle Fisher as Natalie Hillard, Tyler Wladis as Christopher Hillard, Analise Scarpaci as Lydia Hillard, Jenn Gambatese as Miranda Hillard and Rob McClure as Daniel Hillard as Euphegenia Doubtfire in the Original Broadway Cast of Mrs. Doubtfire.

MRS. DOUBTFIRE
Broadway in Cincinnati
Dec. 5-17
Aronoff Center P&G Hall [Downtown]

Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed out on tour! Rob McClure will reprise his Tony-nominated Broadway performance on tour alongside co-star (and real wife!) Maggie Lakis in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film and directed by four-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Zaks, MRS. DOUBTFIRE tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together.

  • Tue-Thu, Dec. 5-7 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Dec. 8 at 8pm
  • Sat, Dec. 9 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sat, Dec. 10 at 1pm & 6:30pm
  • Tue-Thu, Dec. 12-15 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Dec. 15 at 8pm
  • Sat, Dec. 16 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sat, Dec. 17 at 1pm & 6:30pm

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November 8, 2023 · 5:49 am

WINTER WONDERETTES Runs Dec. 1-17

TDW_Winter WonderettesWINTER WONDERETTES 
The Drama Workshop
Dec. 1-17
Glenmore Playhouse [Cheviot]

Directed by Linda Abbott
Produced by Dennis Murphy

Cast: Clare Hingsbergen as Betty Jean, Virginia Venegas as Cindy Lou, Kelley Flaugher as Missy & Mary Ann Sprague as Suzy

Winter Wonderettes finds the all-girl vocal group The Wonderettes entertaining at the annual Harper’s Hardware Holiday Party. When Santa turns up missing, the girls use their talent and creative ingenuity to save the holiday party! Featuring great ’60s versions of holiday classics such as “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Run, Rudolph, Run,” and “Winter Wonderland,” the result is, of course, marvelous! This energetic and glittering holiday package is guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages!

  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 1-2 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 3 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 8-9 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 10 at 2pm
  • Thu, Dec. 14 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 15-16 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 17 at 2pm

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November 8, 2023 · 5:47 am

SVETLANA’S FIRST CHRISTMAS AWAY FROM HOME Runs Dec. 1-10

XACT_Svetlanas First Christmas Away from HomeSVETLANA’S FIRST CHRISTMAS AWAY FROM HOME
Xenia Area Community Theatre
Dec. 1-10
[Xenia]

Directed by Melodee Bass

Cast: Jakyah King as Obnoxious Norma, Ellie Benefiel as Oppositional Ophelia, Caleb Benefiel as Excitable Eddie, Peter Hobbe as Curious Carl, Desiree Gilles as Ruby Rumormonger, Thomas Jacobsen as Idea Izak, Deborah Benefiel as Silent Sally, Grace Conkel as Miss Anderson, Zachary White as Minister, Melanie Brown as Cook, Misty White as Stage Mom, Michelle Phillips as Mrs. Busybody, Edith Waugh as Mrs. Flugelhorn, AJ Rhonemus as Shepherd, Lily Brockney-Brown & Ed Menken (final show) as Wise Person 1, Wade Davis as Wise Person 2, Onyx Davis as Wise Person 3, Jonah Reed as Joseph, Zoe Shergill as Mary, Libby Phillips as Svetlana, Matthew Benefiel/Kirk Bass as Storyteller & Zachary White/Matthew Benefiel as Santa

A last-minute substitute attempts to preside over a Christmas pageant, which has devolved into chaos – unruly kids, a pushy parent, a church busybody, a kitchen on fire. And then there’s the foreign exchange student, who’s supposed to be the angel, who is in the restroom in tears because it’s her first Christmas away from home. Then something unexpected happens. Plus there will be a dramatic reading of A Night Before Christmas.

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 1-2 at 7pm
  • Sun, Nov. 3 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 8-9 at 7pm
  • Sun, Nov. 10 at 3pm

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