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October 23, 2023 · 7:16 pm

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Runs Nov. 8-12

CCM_Spelling BeeTHE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE 
UC College-Conservatory of Music
Nov. 8-12
[University Heights]

Directed by Chaz Wolcott
Music directed by Steve Goers

An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.

  • Wed-Thu, Nov. 8-9 at 8pm
  • Sat, Nov. 11 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 12 at 2pm

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October 23, 2023 · 7:14 pm

LATE NITE CATECHISM Runs Nov. 4-Dec. 23

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Photo of Beth Ward as Sister. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

LATE NITE CATECHISM
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Nov. 4-Dec. 23
Shelterhouse Theatre [Eden Park]

One of the longest running shows in Chicago and U.S. theatre history, this one-nun comedy is part catechism class, part stand-up routine. A playful and compassionate send-up of Catholic culture, the audience becomes Sister’s class in this uproarious piece of interactive theatre. Sister is filling in for Father Murphy, who doesn’t want to miss his poker night, and she’s going to teach the class the way she wants. She goes on to weave stories into a hilarious tapestry that laughs at the quirks of the church while simultaneously embracing them. The Hollywood Reporter said it’s “a laugh-filled evening for all cultures, classes and religions.” Appropriate for audiences 12 and up and contains no strong language.

  • In preview Sat, Nov. 4 at 7:30pm
  • In preview Sun, Nov. 5 at 2pm
  • In preview Tue-Wed, Nov. 7-8 at 7:30pm
  • Thu (SOLD OUT)-Fri, Nov. 9-10 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Nov. 11 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 12 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, Nov. 14-17 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Nov. 18 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 19 at 2pm
  • Tue, Nov. 21 at 7:30pm
  • Wed, Nov. 22 at 1pm & 7:30pm
  • Fri, Nov. 24 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Nov. 25 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 26 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, 28-Dec. 1 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 2 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 3 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, Dec. 5-8 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 9 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 10 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, Dec. 12-15 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 16 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 17 at 2pm
  • Tue-Thu, Dec. 19-21 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 22-23 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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October 23, 2023 · 5:59 am

WEDNESDAY’S CHILD Runs Nov. 3-19

DTG_Wednesdays ChildWEDNESDAY’S CHILD 
Dayton Theatre Guild
Nov. 3-19
[Dayton]

Directed by K.L. Storer

When Becca is found dead, a homicide investigation digs into the lives of everyone who knew her. As the detectives navigate the murder-mystery maze, secrets surface, alibis weaken, and lies are uncovered in this fast-paced thriller that will keep you guessing!

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 3-4 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 5 at 3pm
  • Fri, Nov. 10 at 8pm
  • Sat, Nov. 11 at 5pm
  • Sun, Nov. 12 at 3pm
  • Fri, Nov. 17 at 8pm
  • Sat, Nov. 18 at 5pm
  • Sun, Nov. 19 at 3pm

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October 23, 2023 · 5:59 am

CABARET Runs Nov. 3-19

WSU_CabaretCABARET
Wright State University
Nov. 3-19
Festival Playhouse [Dayton]

Directed & choreographed by Greg Hellems

In a reimagined production, Cabaret returns to our stage under the direction and choreography of Greg Hellems (professor and head of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre program). John Kander and Fred Ebb’s classic Broadway hit follows the rise of fascism in the 1930s and the inevitable costs to the German people. Filled with classic hits like “Cabaret”, “Maybe This Time”, and “Money”, this classic musical will entertain and illuminate the dark corners of our culture.

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 3-4 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 5 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Nov. 9-11 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 12 at 2pm
  • Fri, Nov. 17 at 8pm
  • Sat, Nov. 18 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 19 at 2pm

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October 23, 2023 · 5:58 am

BIG FISH Runs Nov. 3-19

LSC_Big FishBIG FISH
Loveland Stage Company
Nov. 3-19
[Loveland]

Directed by Maddy Weinkam
Vocal direction by Maria Moorman
Choreographed by Garrett Klaas
Produced by Joshua Marcus & Michael R. Kiser

BIG FISH is a musical based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the movie by Tim Burton. It tells the story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who tells incredible and larger-than-life stories that thrill everyone around him, including his devoted wife Sandra. However, his son Will, who is about to have a child of his own, wants to find out the truth behind his father’s tales. The musical is a heartwarming and humorous experience that reminds us of the importance of loving each other for who we are, and just why we love going to the theatre – to see big tales!

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 3-4 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 5 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 10-11 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 12 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 17-18 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 19 at 3pm

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