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March 5, 2023 · 12:22 pm

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Runs March 23-26

IAP_Pirates of PenzanceTHE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
Inspiring Arts Productions
March 23-26
MU Hamilton Parrish Auditorium

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Set on a rocky Cornish coast, this musical comedy tells the story of a bumbling group of pirates and their young charge Frederic, who has decided it’s time to hang up the sword and become a respectable gentleman. As the pirates attempt to bring him back into the fold, there are confrontations with the police and romantic entanglements with the Major General’s daughters.

  • Thu-Fri, March 23-24 at 7pm
  • Sat, March 25 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, March 26 at 3pm

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March 5, 2023 · 12:01 pm

THE PRINCESS PLAYS Runs March 24-April 2

NKU_The Princess PlaysTHE PRINCESS PLAYS
NKU School of the Arts
March 24-April 2
Corbett Theatre [Highland Heights]

Book by Ken Jones
Music by Jamey Strawn
Lyrics by Chrsitine Jones

Directed by Ken Jones
Music directed by Jamey Strawn
Choreographed by Maddie Burgoon

Cast: Alec Harrison, Alleyne Louise, Allie Reardon, Andie Angel, Anthony Nocero, Austin Mills, Avery Sherman, Braeden Criss, Chloe Esmeier, Chloe Hedrick, Chris Monell, Ella Cooper, Elliet Malatesta, Emily Hilbrecht, Field Oldham, Hailey Watson, Hunter Broyles, Jathan Briscoe, Jeremiah Jackson, Kristin Kaufman, Marlo D’Ascenzo, Nick Rohr, and Payton Trout.

The Princess Plays offers a fresh take on two beloved fairy tales. Snow White and the Dancing Dwarfs reinvents the classic Brothers Grimm story, adding dance and music to the mix. The seven dwarfs take center stage in this production, enchanting audiences with their rhythm and skill. Meanwhile, Sleeping Beauty: Rise and Shine takes a steam punk twist on the traditional story, featuring a bold and unconventional princess, Aurora, who forges her own path and learns to believe in herself through rock music and a journey of self-discovery.

  • Fri, March 24 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, March 25 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, March 26 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 30-31 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, April 1 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 2 at 2pm

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March 3, 2023 · 5:54 am

MOMUS & APHRODITE Runs March 24-April 2

CSP_Momus and AphroditeMOMUS & APHRODITE
CenterStage Players
March 24-April 2
Lockland High School

Cast: Joel Lind as Momus, Erica Beimesche as Aphrodite, Zak Kelley as Herc, Burt McCollom as Mayor & Sharon Rose Tyahur as Mayor’s Wife
Ensemble: Steve Krieger, Sandy Schlueter, Rick Stein, Rachel Tolliver & John Vanderplough

In this new play written by a local playwright, Momus, God of Satire, Blame and Criticism, travels with Aphrodite, Goddess of Love, Passion and Beauty, to Athens, Ohio in search of a man willing to die out of love for her. Hilarity ensues. Does love conquer all? More importantly, can two Greek gods actually find happiness in Athens, Ohio?

  • Fri-Sat, March 24-25 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 26 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 31-April 1 at 8pm
  • Sun, April 2 at 2pm

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March 2, 2023 · 5:39 am

Green Day’s AMERICAN IDIOT Runs March 24-April 2

QCP_Green DayGreen Day’s AMERICAN IDIOT
Queen City Productions
March 24-April 2
The Arts Center at Dunham [West Price Hill]

Johnny, Tunny and Will struggle to find meaning in a post-9/11 world. When they decide to flee the constraints of their hometown for the thrills of city life, their paths are quickly estranged when Tunny enters the armed forces, Will is called back home to attend to familial responsibilities, and Johnny’s attention becomes divided by a seductive love interest and a hazardous new friendship. Winner of two Tony Awards, AMERICAN IDIOT is a high-octane, energy-fueled rock opera, featuring every song from Green Day’s album, AMERICAN IDIOT, as well as several songs from its follow-up release, 21ST CENTURY BREAKDOWN. Adult language and situations, including drug use and wartime violence.

  • Fri, March 24 at 8pm (Stars cast)
  • Sat, March 25 at 8pm (Stripes cast)
  • Sun, March 26 at 2pm (Stars cast)
  • Sun, March 27 at 7:30pm (Stripes cast)
  • Thu, March 30 at 7:30pm (Stars cast)
  • Fri, March 31 at 8pm (Stripes cast)
  • Sat, April 1 at 8pm (Stars cast)
  • Sun, April 2 at 2pm (Stripes cast)

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March 2, 2023 · 5:38 am

THE HELLO GIRLS Runs March 24-April 1

SCT_The Hello GirlsTHE HELLO GIRLS
Sinclair Community College Theatre
March 24-April 1
[Dayton]

Directed by Kimberly Borst
Music directed by Charles Larkowski

THE HELLO GIRLS chronicles the story of America’s first women soldiers in this new musical inspired by true events.  Presented during Women’s History Month, this is the story of women who answered the call, with music and lyrics by Peter Mills; book by Peter Mills and Cara Reichel. These intrepid heroines served as bilingual telephone operators on the front lines, helping turn the tide of World War I.  They then returned home to fight a decades-long battle for equality and recognition, paving the way for future generations.

  • Fri-Sat, March 24-25 at 7pm
  • Sun, March 26 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, March 31-April 1

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