Category Archives: On Stage

LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR Runs June 22-24

CO_Lucia Di LammermoorLUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR
Cincinnati Opera
June 22-24
Music Hall [Over-the-Rhine]

The heart wants what the heart wants. At Scotland’s Lammermoor Castle, Lucia and Edgardo are entwined in a forbidden romance. Despite their families’ age-old feud, they vow to give everything up for love. But Lucia’s disapproving brother Enrico endeavors to undo the lovers’ promise and marry Lucia off in a more lucrative pairing. The deception becomes a curse, leading Lucia and Edgardo to make terrible new vows once hope for love is lost. Sung in Italian with projected English translations.

  • Thu, June 22 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, June 24 at 7:30pm

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SAY IT LOUD On June 17

RDT_BlackBrown&Ballet#BlackBrown&Ballet Summer Festival: SAY IT LOUD
Revolution Dance Theatre
June 17
Washington Park [Over-the-Rhine]

Incredible dancers from across the country join Cincinnati’s own Revolution Dance Theatre for an unapologetic display of black dance! The #BlackBrownandBallet Summer Festival is the PERFECT Juneteenth celebration for the whole family. Bring a lawn chair. Free.

  • Sun, June 17 from 6-8pm

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ROMEO & JULIET Runs June 14-17

SBS_Romeo & JulietROMEO & JULIET
Southbank Shakespeare
June 14-17
Commonwealth Sanctuary [Dayton, Ky.]

Directed by Timothy Andrew Leonard

Cast: Peyton Wright as Romeo, Maggie Komp as Juliet, Constance Kavensky as Mecutio, Zoe Blake as Benvolio, David Goble as Friar Laurence, Torie Pate as Nurse, Tony Newton as Tybalt, Aiden Dalton as Capulet, Sophia Dipuccio as Lady Capulet & Christian Hall as Peter

In fair Verona, tensions rise between two feuding families: the Capulets and the Montagues. Caught in the middle of their parents’ rage, a pair of star-crossed lovers comes together with tragic results.

  • Wed-Fri, June 14-16 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, June 17 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID Runs June 8-17

ESP_The Little MermaidDisney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID
East Side Players
June 8-17
Blue Ash Amphitheatre

Directed by Marissa Gregar

Official cast list

In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, a beautiful young mermaid named Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Based on the classic Disney animated film, The Little Mermaid is a musical favorite for audiences of all ages. This production is sure to thrill the whole family in every way with its beautiful sets, dazzling costumes and an award-winning musical score by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. Revel in favorites including “Part of Your World,” “Under the Sea,” “Les Poissons,” “Poor Unfortunate Souls,” “Kiss the Girl” and more!

  • Thu-Sun, June 8-11 at 7:30pm
  • Wed-Sat, June 14-17 at 7:30pm

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Cincy Fringe Festival Presents Mary Goggin’s Award-Winning Show RUNAWAY PRINCESS: A Hopeful Tale of Heroin, Hooking and Happiness

CFF23_Runaway PrincessWinner Best Storyteller, United Solo 2018
Best Actor, Galway Fringe, 2019
Fringiest Show, Baltimore Fringe, 2019
Directors Choice Award Marsh International Solo Festival 2022
Edinburgh Fringe 2022 “Extraordinary” The Scotsman, Susan Mansfield

May 9, 2023 – NEW YORK – The 2023 Cincinnati Fringe Festival presents Mary Goggin’s multiple award-winning show, “Runaway Princess, a Hopeful Tale of Heroin, Hooking and Happiness.” 2022 “Once upon a time, there was a Princess born to a King and Queen who were banished from the island of Ériu and forced to flee to America in a coffin ship.” Former New York City call girl Mary Goggin shares the true, award-winning story of her Irish Catholic traumatic upbringing, alcoholism, drug addiction and prostitution. The multitude of characters she encountered in her journey from utter darkness to absolute joy, spring to life in this one-woman tour de force, all told with dark humor, unflinching honesty and unsentimental pathos.

Mary Goggin is a New York based actor born to Irish emigrants, raised in the Bronx.  A professional union actor for 23 years, Mary has since appeared in numerous stage productions, television series, films and commercials.

Runaway Princess is directed by Dan Ruth, an award-winning actor and performance artist. His solo play, A Life Behind Bars, has been produced in New York City, Los Angeles and around the country, and is the winner of the 2016 United Solo Festival Award for “Best Autobiographical Show,” The 2018 Bistro Award winner for “Outstanding Solo Play,” MAC Award for “Best Spoken Word Artist” and the 2018 Producers Encore Award from the Hollywood Fringe Festival. Dan has directed both regionally and in NYC .

WHAT: RUNAWAY PRINCESS: A Hopeful Tale of Heroin, Hooking and Happiness
WHO: Written and performed by Mary Goggin. Directed by Dan Ruth
WHERE: Cincinnati Festival at Phone: (585) 397-7595
TICKETS:  cincyfringe.com or www.runawayprincessplay.com
COST: $18.00

WHERE: Art Academy Room 301

WHEN:

  • Fri, 6/9 at 6:45pm
  • Sat, 6/10 at 8:30pm
  • Sun, 6/11 at 4pm
  • Tue, 6/13 at 6:45pm
  • Wed, 6/14 at 6:45pm
  • Thu, 6/15 at 6:45pm

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