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March 15, 2023 · 6:14 am

FAIRIES, SWANS AND STILL WATERS Runs April 13-16

Foggy tropical forest, Madeira island (Levada do Caldeirao Verde).FAIRIES, SWANS AND STILL WATERS
UC College-Conservatory of Music – Dance
April 13-16
Corbett Auditorium [University Heights]

Directed by Shauna Steele

Experience magic, mystery and artistry as CCM Dance presents selections from Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake, set to music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The performance also premieres Still Waters, a new collaborative work between faculty choreographer Shauna Steele and second-year DMA Composition student Grace Choi. An additional guest work to be announced.

  • Thu-Sat, April 13-15 at 8pm
  • Sun, April 16 at 2pm

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March 15, 2023 · 6:14 am

SPRING AWAKENING Runs April 13-16

CCM_Spring AwakeningSPRING AWAKENING
UC College-Conservatory of Music – Musical Theatre
April 13-16
Cohen Family Studio Theater [University Heights]

Directed by Hannah Ryan
Music directed by Julie Spangler
Choreographed by Jess Zylstra

The winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and dubbed “the most gorgeous Broadway score this decade” by Entertainment Weekly, Spring Awakening explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with a poignancy and passion that is illuminating and unforgettable. Set in Germany in 1891, the landmark musical is an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and rock and roll. Content advisory: This production features adult themes and situations and is intended for mature audiences.

  • Thu-Fri, April 13-14 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 15 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 16 at 2pm

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March 15, 2023 · 6:13 am

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Runs April 13-16

CB_Beauty and the BeastBEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Cincinnati Ballet Family Series
April 13-16
Aronoff Center Procter & Gamble Hall [Downtown]

This “tale as old as time” comes to life at the Aronoff Center in April. Beautiful dance, vibrant costumes, and engaging narration give new exhilaration to this beloved family-friendly fairytale. Featuring the Cincinnati Ballet Second Company and students from the Otto M. Budig Academy, this cherished production about finding true love is sure to delight people of all ages.

  • Thu, April 13 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, April 14 at 10:30am & 7:30pm
  • Sat, April 15 at 11am, 2:30pm, 6:30pm
  • Sun, April 16 at 11am & 2:30pm

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March 15, 2023 · 6:11 am

WHO ALL OVER THERE? Runs April 8-30

ETC_Who All Over ThereWHO ALL OVER THERE?
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
April 8-30
[Over-the-Rhine]

Written by Torie Wiggins

Things aren’t always black and white—especially when it comes to relationships. When Dean, a young professional, and Danya, an aspiring singer, go on a refreshingly candid first date, they keep it real about the dynamics of a potential interracial relationship. As they grow comfortable nestled in the cocoon of their budding love, the real world brings a whirlwind of inflammatory race relations, opinionated family and friends, and troublesome pasts. Can love truly be colorblind? This commissioned world premiere inspired by the classic Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner shines a light on what happens when cultures clash in the name of love. This production contains strong language and adult content, including themes of racism and racial slurs; descriptions of alcohol/drug use; and sexual references.

  • In preview, Sat April 8 at 7pm
  • In preview, Tue April 11 at 7pm
  • Wed-Thu, April 12-13 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, April 14 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 15 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 16 at 2pm
  • Tue-Thu, April 18-20 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, April 21 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 22 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 23 at 2pm
  • Tue-Thu, April 25-27 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, April 28 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 29 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 30 at 2pm

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March 15, 2023 · 6:09 am

AS YOU LIKE IT Runs April 7-29

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Courtney Lucien as Rosalind. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

AS YOU LIKE IT
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
April 7-29
[Over-the-Rhine]

Directed by Brant Russell
Original music written and composed by Cary Davenport
Music directed by Erin McCamley

Cast: Courtney Lucien* as Rosalind, Angelique Archer as Celia, Geoffrey Warren Barnes II* as Touchstone, Billy Chace* as Charles the Wrestler/Silvius, Colleen Dougherty* as Audrey, Hannah Gregory as Narrator/Hymen, Candice Handy* as Phoebe, Jennifer Joplin* as Jacques, Sara Mackie* as Duke Frederick/Duke Senior, Barry Mulholland* as Adam/Corin, Rachel Perin as LeBeau, Patrick Earl Phillips* as Amiens,
KP Powell* as Orlando, Rupert Spraul as Oliver & Cary Davenport* as
Jacques de Bois

Banished by her dodgy uncle, Rosalind flees the city for the Forest of Arden, disguising herself as a man attempting to hide among the locals. It is not too long before she befriends a rag-tag group of exiles and bumps into her also-on-the-run crush, Orlando. The attraction is mutual, but will Rosalind reveal her true identity or kick him to the curb? As if! Don’t miss this Brit-pop musical romp through Shakespeare’s comedy, set in the 1990s featuring an original collection of songs that will make you want to burn a CD!

  • In preview Wed-Thu, April 5-6 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, April 7-8 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Sat, April 13-15 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 16 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, April 20-22 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 23 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, April 27-28 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, April 29 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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