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August 31, 2023 · 5:58 am

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Runs Sept. 14-Oct. 1

FLI_Young FrankensteinYOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
Footlighters, Inc.
Sept. 14-Oct. 1
Stained Glass Theatre [Newport]

Directed by John Siedenberg II
Produced by Arlene Balczo and Katey Blood

Cast: Robert Breslin IV as Frederick Frankenstein, Royce Louden as Igor, Sarah Gidley as Inga, Chuck Ingram as The Monster, Scout Grass as Elizabeth, Mary Vosseberg as Frau Blucher, Evan Blanton as Kemp/Hermit, Jonah Human as Ziggy & Trey Finkenstead as Victor
Ensemble: Kimmie Anne Thierauf, Elizabeth Travnik, Cassidy Perme, Erin Speno-Stout, Rachel Scardina, Brett Price, Tony Nguyen & Joe George

Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor, and a leggy lab assistant, Inga, Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. “It’s alive!” he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather’s. Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity continuously abounds. This electrifying musical adaptation of Mel Brooks’ monstrously funny film will leave you in stitches!

  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 14-16 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 17 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 21-23 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 24 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 28-30 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 1 at 2pm

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August 30, 2023 · 6:13 am

WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME Runs Sept. 9-Oct. 1

ETC_What the Constitution Means to MeWHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
Sept. 9-Oct. 1
[Over-the-Rhine]

Directed by Brian Robertson

Cast: Phil Fiorini as Legionnaire/Mike, Connan Morrissey as Heidi & Sydni Charity Solomon as Debater

Fifteen-year-old Heidi earned her college tuition by winning constitutional debate competitions across the United States. In this hilarious, hopeful, and achingly human new play, she embodies her teenage self in order to trace the founding document’s profound impact on not just her own life, but the past four generations of women in her family, starting with the first to set foot in America: a mail-order bride. A Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony Award nominee, this boundary-breaking play breathes new life into our Constitution and imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans. While Heidi and her companions debate, they tackle tough subjects and use adult language. Expect thoughtful discussion on sexual and physical violence; murder; slavery; mental health and suicide; homophobia; and sex, sexuality, and abortion. Bring an open mind, be ready to participate, and get excited for an entertaining refresher on the Constitution!

  • In preview Sat, Sept. 9 at 7pm
  • In preview Tue, Sept. 12 at 7pm
  • Wed-Fri, Sept. 13-15 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 16 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 17 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, Sept. 19-22 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 23 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 24 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, Sept. 26-29 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 30 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 1 at 2pm

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August 30, 2023 · 6:04 am

GASLIGHT Runs Sept. 8-24

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GASLIGHT
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Sept. 8-24
[Over-the-Rhine]

Directed by Courtney Sale

Cast: Jack Bausch as Police Officer, Tom Coiner as Jack, Chrisian Hall as Second Police Officer, Candice Handy as Nancy, Jim Hopkins as Sergeant Rough, Karen MacDonald as Elizabeth & Kristin Yancy as Bella

The sanctity of marriage is threatened when sanity is at stake. Strange things start to happen to the newlyweds Bella and Jack in this turn of the century Victorian thriller as their seemingly perfect marriage devolves into something sinister. Why is the attic door locked? Whose footsteps wander the halls at night?  And is that gaslight flickering… or not?  Bella’s reality is twisted, forcing her to question both the truth and her husband’s intentions in this haunting thriller based on the acclaimed play and classic film and the story that gave rise to 2022’s word of the year: Gaslight.

  • in preview Wed-Thu, Sept. 6-7 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 8-9 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Sept. 14-15 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 16 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 17 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, Sept. 21-22 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 23 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 24 at 2pm

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August 29, 2023 · 6:08 am

SILENCE! the Musical Runs Sept. 8-17

CSP_Silence the MusicalSILENCE! the Musical
CenterStage Players
Sept. 8-17
Arts Center at Dunham [West Price Hill]

Directed by Sean-Walker Mize
Produced by Mark Culp & Rebecca Coots

Cast: Faith Gingrich Goetz-Isaacs as Clarice Starling, Jeff Richardson as Dr. Hannibal Lecter, Justin Stallkamp as Buffalo Bill, Heather O’Meara as Catherine Martin, Rebecca Mullins-Jones as Senator Martin, Rick Hunt as Crawford, Corey Meyer as Dr. Chilton, Jasmyn Jewell as Ardelia, Paul Henkler as Papa Starling & Hannah Berlin Petry as Lamb

A “so wrong it’s right” musical spoof of the Oscar-winning film The Silence of the Lambs.  The show offers a comedic twist to the story of FBI agent-in-training Clarice Starling as she begins interviews with a convicted cannibalistic murderer, Dr. Hannibal Lecter, in hopes of tracking down a serial killer on the loose. Starling believes Lecter may have information about the unknown criminal. A former psychologist, Lecter only agrees to help Starling if she is willing to discuss her troubled childhood.  The film is transformed into a full-scale musical, complete with singing serial killers, unprintable titles, and a chorus of tap-dancing lambs. Contains strong language and adult situations.  Viewer discretion is advised.

  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 8-9 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 10 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 1416 at 7:30pm

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August 24, 2023 · 6:06 pm

STAYIN’ ALIVE: That 70s Music Runs Sept. 8-16

CMT_Stayin AliveSTAYIN’ ALIVE: That 70s Music
Cincinnati Music Theatre
Sept. 8-16
Aronoff Center Fifth-Third Bank Theatre [Downtown]

Directed & choreographed by David Radke
Music directed by Alan Masters
Produced by Amanda Emmons Shumate & Aubrey E. Wilson

Cast: Emily Carroll-Martin, Jen Drake, Caitlin Fry, Gregory Good, Jr., Jazz McMullen, Mary Mills, Abbey Riveros, Sharisse Vernelle Santos & Rob Workley

Break out those bell bottoms and platform shoes and get ready to boogie down through ten years of ground-breaking music! Come back to the 1970s for a time that was groovy and far out.  Featuring songs from Karen Carpenter, Elton John, ABBA, and the Bee Gees. The 8-Track Generation is alive again. So, whether you’re a brother or whether you’re a mother, you’ll love Stayin’ Alive!

  • Fri, Sept. 8 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 9 at 3pm & 7:30pm
  • Fri, Sept. 15 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 16 at 3pm & 7:30pm

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