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November 8, 2022 · 5:47 am

EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME!) Runs Dec. 8-31

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Geoffrey Warren Barnes II. Directed by Jeremy Dubin. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME!)
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Dec. 8-31
[Over-the-Rhine]

Directed by Jeremy Dubin

Cast: Geoffrey Warren Barnes II as Geoff, Colleen Dougherty as Santa, Candice Handy as Candice & Justin McCombs as Justin

CSC’s holiday smash hit Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) is back again for another season of holiday hilarity! What begins as another annual production of A Christmas Carol, soon devolves into a slightly irreverent look at all of our favorite “Beloved Holiday Classics” including pop culture favorites like It’s a Wonderful Life, Rudolph, Charlie Brown and more! Add in topical references that always keep this annual tradition fresh and fun as we send up everything from Dickens to Dr. Seuss  in an evening of high octane jollity and frivolity. Content Advisory: Not recommended for any theatergoer who still believes in Santa.

  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 8-9 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 10 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 11 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 15-16 at 7:30pm
  • Sat-Sun, Dec. 17-18 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Mon-Fri, Dec. 19-23 at 7:30pm
  • Tue-Fri, Dec. 27-30 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 31 at 2pm

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November 8, 2022 · 5:46 am

WHO’S HOLIDAY Runs Dec. 8-23

HRTC_Whos Holiday logoWHO’S HOLIDAY
Human Race Theatre Company
Dec. 8-23
The Loft Theatre [Dayton]

She’s baa-aaack. That over-indulgent, holiday celebrant “Cindy Lou Who” is back to make your holidays bright! Who’s Holiday! – last season’s smash-hit comedy by Matthew Lombardo – is back with the hilarious and multi-talented Alex Sunderhaus, offering up some old, some new, some borrowed and some “blue” Christmas to kick your holidays into overdrive. First-timers and returnees are all welcome! Cindy Lou does not discriminate. She’ll offend everyone!

  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 8-9 at 8pm
  • Sat, Dec. 10 at 5pm & 9pm
  • Sun, Dec. 11 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Wed, Dec. 14 at 7pm
  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 15-16 at 8pm
  • Sat, Dec. 17 at 5pm & 9pm
  • Sun, Dec. 18 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Wed, Dec. 21 at 7pm
  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 22-23 at 5pm & 9pm

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November 7, 2022 · 5:49 am

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER the Musical Runs Dec. 8-11

IA_Best Christmas Pageant Ever logoTHE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER the Musical
Inspiring Arts
Dec. 8-11
Fellowship Baptist Church [Maineville]

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The six Herdman children truly are the worst kids in the history of the entire world. They lie and they cheat, they steal lunches, bully other kids, and even smoke big smelly cigars. The only Herdman-free spot in town is church… until Charli Bradley gets pushed too far and exaggerates the glories of Sunday School. The Herdmans show up at church the next Sunday in search of free snacks and walk right into casting for the annual Christmas pageant. They take all the lead roles, and Charli’s mom, Grace, has to find a way to get the out-of-control pageant on stage. With an angel of the Lord more action hero than holy messenger, wise men choosing practical gifts over their Biblical counterparts, and a baby Jesus with gas, this year’s pageant is shaping up to be anything but traditional. But just maybe, a reimagined pageant will help the town see the Christmas story with new eyes.

  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 8-9 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 10 at 2:30pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 11 at 2:30pm & 6pm

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November 7, 2022 · 5:48 am

Irving Berlin’s HOLIDAY INN Runs Dec. 8-11

RISEUP_Holiday InnIrving Berlin’s HOLIDAY INN
Rise Up Performing Arts
Dec. 8-11
Sorg Opera House [Middletown]

In this musical, based on the beloved Bing Crosby/Fred Astaire film, Jim Hardy leaves behind the hustle and bustle of showbiz for a quiet life on a Connecticut farm. Jim’s agrarian efforts are a flop, but things start looking up when he falls for a talented schoolteacher, and together they infuse their sleepy rural setting with some Broadway razzle-dazzle. This heartwarming, toe-tapping production features more than 20 classic songs from the Berlin catalog, including “Easter Parade,” “Cheek to Cheek,” “Steppin’ Out with My Baby,” and “White Christmas.”

  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 8-9 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 10 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 11 at 2pm

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November 7, 2022 · 5:47 am

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Runs Dec. 6-18

BIC_Jesus Christ Superstar4433JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Broadway in Cincinnati
Dec. 6-18
Aronoff Center [Downtown]

Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production of the iconic musical phenomenon returns to the stage. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open AirTheatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and cutting-edge choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), this production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring.

  • Tue-Thu, Dec. 6-8 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Dec. 9 at 8pm
  • Sat, Dec. 10 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 11 at 1pm & 6:30pm
  • Tue-Thu, Dec. 13-15 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Dec. 16 at 8pm
  • Sat, Dec. 17 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 18 at 1pm & 6:30pm

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