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ROJO and NIGHTCAP On Dec. 2-10

MDT_Rojo & Nightcap promoROJO and NIGHTCAP
Mutual Dance Theatre
Dec. 2-10
Mutual Arts Center [Hartwell]

These original commissions are an important part of MDT’s commitment to representation, anchored in 22-23 by a full season honoring Latine voices, stories, and cultures.

ROJO By Juan Gabriel Martinez Rubio
The former MamLuft&Co. Dance member Gabriel Martinez says ROJO (meaning, red) is “related to love, emotion, and passion; warm and contradictory; dramatic and powerful.” Martinez has trained and performed in Mexico, Germany, North Carolina, Virginia, and of course, Ohio.

NIGHTCAP by Glenda Nideai De Abreu Figueiredo
NIGHTCAP brings audiences into the sitting room of a woman experiencing her final night, alone. Moments — both light and dark — come for their last drinks. The Brazilian choreographer is a former aerialist and dancer of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 2-3 at 7:30pm SOLD OUT
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 9-10 at 7:30pm

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GERSHWIN & THE PLANETS On Dec. 2-3

CSO_Gershwin and the Panets promoGERSHWIN & THE PLANETS
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Dec. 2-3
Music Hall [Over-the-Rhine]

Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor
Michelle Cann, piano
Treble Voices of the May Festival Chorus, Robert Porco, director

Holst’s The Planets has a gravity all its own—from the merciless rhythms of Mars to the magnificence of Jupiter. Caroline Shaw’s The Observatory acts like a musical telescope—in her words, exploring “some very large spaces…chaos and clarity.” Michelle Cann, former CSO MAC Music Innovator and featured soloist on the 20th anniversary of Classical Roots, is known for delivering “knockout” performances (Philadelphia Inquirer), and shines in music by Gershwin.

CSO Co-Commission by Caroline Shaw is made possible by Irwin and Melinda Simon.

  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 2-3 at 7:30pm

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL Runs Dec. 1-23

CCPA_A Christmas Carol logoA CHRISTMAS CAROL
Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
Dec. 1-23
[West Price Hill]

Adapted by Tim Perrino, Music by Jeremy Helmes, Lyrics by Tim Perrino
Based on the book by Charles Dickens

Directed by Tim Perrino
Music directed by Greg Dastillung
Choreographed by Cassidy Steele

Cast: Tim Perrino as Ebenezer Scrooge, Douglas Berlon as Charles Dickens, Justin Glaser as Fezziwig/Ghost of Christmas Present, Kelsey Chandler as Mrs. Cratchit, Jeremiah Plessinger as Bob Cratchit, Aaron Marshall as Nephew Fred, Dave Woellert as Jacob Marley/Old Joe, Kali Marsh as Belle, Annie Schneider as Mrs. Fezziwig/Baker/Laundress, Christopher Wells as Young Adult Scrooge/Ghost of Christmas Future, Rachael Petranek as Charwoman/Chorus, Jamie Steele as Shopkeeper/Dead Man/Chorus, Donald Washington as Topper/Poulterer/Chorus, Jordan Darnell as Fred’s Wife/Ghost of Christmas Past/Chorus, Elena Boyd as Chorus, Ashley Danger Morton as Chorus, Savannah Boyd as Chorus, Dez Flynn Hutchens as Tiny Tim, Kent Sokolis as Ignorance/Boy with Turkey/Chorus, Grace Jeffreys as Want/Chorus, Mia Zink as Fan/Chorus, R DeAndre Smith as Solicitor 1/Belle’s solicitor/Chorus, Jamie Swisshelm as Martha Cratchit/Chorus, Maggie Zink as Belinda Cratchit, Caleb Freed as Young Scrooge/Chorus, Parker Roland as Peter Cratchit/Chorus & Jenna Uterstaedt as Chorus

The Covedale’s own very merry musical production, A Christmas Carol, makes its triumphant return for the holidays! Our musical version of the classic Dickens tale is deeply faithful to the original, featuring the mean miser Scrooge, Tiny Tim and the most famous haunters of all – the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future! And it’s all wrapped up in exciting songs like, “Bring Back Christmas”, “On the Streets of Bethlehem”, “The Candle Carol” and many more. It’s been nine years since this show has brightened the Covedale stage.  Come experience this “Ghost story of Christmas” again OR for the very first time. It’s a marvelous, merry way to share the yuletide with family and friends. God bless us everyone!

  • Thu, Dec. 1 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 2-3 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 4 at 2pm
  • Thu, Dec. 8 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 9-10 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 11 at 2pm
  • Thu, Dec. 15 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 16-17 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 18 at 2pm
  • Tue-Thu, Dec. 20-21 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Dec. 23 at 8pm
  • Wed, Dec. 28 at 7:30pm
    NEW PERFORMANCE ADDED! After the weather cancelation this week, we’ve added a bonus performance of the wildly popular A Christmas Carol at the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, December 28 at 7:30pm. Tickets will go on sale on Monday at 11am. Note: this is a new performance so previous ticket and seat assignments can not be guaranteed, but anyone who took a credit for the canceled show may exchange that credit for a seat to this performance. Credits can not be redeemed via web sales; credits can only be used via phone sales and in-person. Tickets will be available online or by calling the Box Office at (513) 241-6550. The Covedale box office location will also be open for in-person sales on Monday and Tuesday, 11am to 5pm and Wednesday, 11am to show time.

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NEXT TO NORMAL Runs Dec. 1-18

FLI_Next to Normal castNEXT TO NORMAL
The Footlighters Inc.
Dec. 1-18
Stained Glass Theatre [Newport]

Directed by Kaleigh- Brooke Scheiding
Music Directed by Jon Scheiding
Choreographed by Maddy Weinkam

Cast: Jeff Weinkam as Dan, Madelaine Wilkerson as Diana, Stephanie Ridgeway Johnson as Natalie, Will Ellis as Gabe, Jacob Schaub as Henry & Evan Blanton as Dr. Fine/Dr. Madden

Dad’s an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal because the mother has been battling manic depression for 16 years. Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family’s story with love, sympathy, and heart.

  • Thu-Sat, Dec. 1-3 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 4 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Dec. 8-10 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 11 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Dec. 15-17 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 18 at 2pm

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Cast Announced for OUR TOWN at Beechmont Players

BPI_logoBeechmont Players, Inc and director, Dianna L. Davis, are pleased to announce the cast of BPI’s winter production, OUT TOWN, by Thornton Wilder.

**We are still in need of a few boys/young men to join our cast. Stage ages 9-11 and 13-16. If you or someone you know is interested, please reach out to producer, Maggie Ingram King, at maingram87@gmail.com**

Cast

  • Stage Manager: Dan Cohen
  • Dr. Gibbs: Jeff Carter
  • Mrs. Gibbs: Jody Hart
  • George Gibbs: Thomas Carroll
  • Rebecca Gibbs: Allie Decima
  • Editor Webb: Terry Gosdin
  • Mrs. Webb: Dana Tower
  • Emily Webb: Meghan Moore
  • Wally Webb: TBD
  • Professor Williard: Steve Phelan
  • Simon Stimson: Jamie Ball
  • Mrs. Soames: Amy Sullivan
  • Constable Warren: Stephen Beck
  • Howie Newsome: Joe Kozak
  • Joe Crowell: TBD
  • Si Crowell: TBD
  • Joe Stoddard: Art Kibby
  • Sam Craig: TBD
  • People of the Town:
    • Hannah Portmann
    • Maggie Harris
    • Steve Phelan
    • Amy Sullivan
    • Stephen Beck
    • Art Kibby
    • Joe Kozak

Directed by: Dianna L. Davis
Produced by: Maggie Ingram King

Show Dates:
February 10-18, 2023

Tickets:
Online: www.beechmontplayers.org
Phone: 513-233-2468

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