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February 21, 2023 · 6:54 pm

THE MERMAID On March 17-18

CSO_The MermaidTHE MERMAID
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
March 17-18
Music Hall [Over-the-Rhine]

Program

  • FELIX MENDELSSOHN: Die schöne Melusine (“The Fair Melusine”)
  • ERICH WOLFGANG KORNGOLD: Violin Concerto
  • ALEXANDER VON ZEMLINSKY: Die Seejungfrau (“The Mermaid”)

Artists
Kevin John Edusei, conductor
Simone Lamsma, violin

Mermaid tales inspired thrilling musical adventures from Mendelssohn and Zemlinsky. Mendelssohn’s work is brief but fiery, while Zemlinsky’s Die Seejungfrau takes us through the dramas of Hans Christian Andersen’s original Little Mermaid. Kevin John Edusei leads the CSO, and Simone Lamsma, whose playing is “absolutely stunning” (Chicago Tribune), returns to perform Korngold’s gorgeously cinematic Violin Concerto.

We believe that great music is for everyone, regardless of your budget. This concert is eligible for Pay What You Wish Pricing, as well as other discounts. To learn more visit Music for All.

  • Fri-Sat, March 17-18 at 7:30pm

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February 21, 2023 · 6:47 pm

KISS ME KATE Runs March 16-April 8

CCPA_Kiss Me KateKISS ME KATE
Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
March 16-April 8
[West Price Hill]

Directed & choreographed by Genevieve Perrino
Music directed by Michael Kennedy

Cast: Evan Koons as Fred/Petruchio, Kali Marsh as Lilli/Kate, Savannah Boyd as Lois/Bianca, Aaron Marshall as Bill/Lucentio, William Gibson as Paul/Hortensio, Aaron Marshall as Gremio/Ensemble, John Dorney as Harry/Baptista, Dalen Payton as Ensemble/Gremio, Sharisse Vernelle Santos as Hattie, Jamie Steele as Man 1, Jeremiah Plessinger as Man 2, Greg Shaffer as General Howell, Jerrod Gruber as Ensemble/Ralph, Zac Holman as Ensemble/Pops
Ensemble: Zach Treinen, Caleb Freed, Noah Warner, Cassidy Steele, Kelsey Schwarber, Courtney Duncan, Peyton Wright, Jordan Ward, Clare Graff & Franny Bell 

  • Thu, March 16 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 17-18 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 19 at 2pm
  • Thu, March 23 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 24-25 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 26 at 2pm
  • Thu, March 30 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 31-April 1 at 8pm
  • Sun, April 2 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, April 5-6 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, April 7-8 at 8pm

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February 21, 2023 · 6:27 pm

SYNAPSE On March 14

CPI_SynapseSYNAPSE
Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative
March 14
Aronoff Center Fifth-Third Bank Theater [Downtown]

Directed by Katrina Reynolds

Cast: Katie McCarthy as Judith Brown, Nate Huitger as Dr. James Connors, Brian Anderson as Dennis & Pat Germano as Richard Brown

When Mrs. Brown’s husband disappears, she gets an offer from his employer- a technology company that can put Mr. Brown’s brain into the body of a willing participant, essentially bringing him back to life. Mrs. Brown agrees, but she may come to regret that decision.

Playwright Bio:
Mary Beringer was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. After working as a high school English teacher, she now writes grants for a non-profit. You may know her plays from performances at the Know Theatre, Cincinnati Lab Theatre, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, or University of Dayton’s Studio Theatre.

  • Tue, March 14 at 7:30pm

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February 19, 2023 · 4:25 pm

A CHORUS LINE Runs March 11-April 14

PIP_A Chorus Line

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A CHORUS LINE
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
March 11-April 14
Moe & Jack’s Place – The Rouse Theatre [Eden Park]

Directed by Blake Robison
Music directed by Andrew Smithson
Choreographed by Alex Sanchez

Cast: Rei Akazawa-Smith as Lois Dilettante, Courtney Arango as Diana Morales, Evan Autio as Larry, Maria Briggs as Maggie Winslow, Claire Camp as Judy Turner, Erin Chupinsky as Sheila Bryant, Maurice Dawkins as Mike Costa, Nicolas de la Vega as Butch Barton, Jonathan Duvelson as Richie Walters, Derek Ege as Mark Anthony, Joseph Fierberg as Gregory Gardener, Shiloh Goodin as Cassie Ferguson, Francesca Granell as Bebe Benzenheimer, Diego Guevara as Paul San Marco, Musa Hitomi as Connie Wong, Cameron Holzman as Don Kerr, Jalen Michael Jones as Frank, Drew Lachey as Zach, Taylor Lane as Tricia/Associate Choreographer, Jacob Major as Al Deluca, Zoë Maloney as Vicki Vickers, Matthew Marvin as Roy, Alexa Racioppi as Val Clark/Dance Captain, Matthew Ranaudo as Bobby Mills, Antonia Raye as Kristine Urich & Sammy Schechter as Tom Tucker

Celebrate the grand opening of our new theatre with one singular sensation! Winner of 10 Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize, A Chorus Line finds 17 dancers competing for a role in a new Broadway musical. They must perfect vigorous dance combinations and share personal stories about their life in hopes of being cast. Heartfelt monologues, all-new choreography by Alex Sanchez and beloved musical numbers like “At the Ballet,” “The Music and the Mirror” and “What I Did for Love” underscore the dancers’ remarkable journeys to the stage. A Chorus Line is a timeless experience that’s bursting with artistic passion. A Chorus Line is suitable for ages 16 and up

  • In preview Sat, March 11 at 7:30pm (SOLD OUT)
  • In preview, Tue-Wed, March 14-15 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 16 (SOLD OUT)-17 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, March 18 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, March 19 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, March 21-24 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, March 25 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, March 26 at 2pm
  • Tue, March 28 at 7:30pm
  • Wed, March 29 at 1pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 30-31 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, April 1 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 2 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, April 4-7 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, April 8 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 9 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, April 11-14 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, April 15 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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February 19, 2023 · 3:51 pm

ALL-ONE! Runs March 10-26

KTC_All One2ALL-ONE! The Dr. Bronner’s Play
Know Theatre of Cincinnati
March 10-26
[Over-the-Rhine]

Directed by Erika Kate MacDonald
Musical directed by Paul Strickland

Cast: Lucia Duque, Ian Forsgren, Erin McCamley, Elizabeth Chinn Molloy, Willemien Patterson & R. DeAndre Smith

A riotous celebration of life’s darkness and light, inspired by the only soap that’s ever made you want to read the label, top-to-bottom. Cincy Fringe favorites Erika Kate MacDonald and Paul Strickland team up to lead this one-of-a-kind experience. Each production of All-One! includes new stories and ideas devised by the cast – what you see here will be different from any other future production! Extremely unauthorized by the Dr. Bronner’s corporation.

  • Fri-Sat, March 10-11 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 12 at 3pm
  • Wed-Sat, March 15-18 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 19 at 3pm
  • Wed-Sat, March 22-25 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 26 at 3pm

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