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February 2, 2022 · 10:11 am

PROOF Runs March 4-12

MLT_Proof logoPROOF
Middletown Lyric Theatre
March 4-12
[Middletown]

Directed by Charley Shafor

Cast: Robert Brumberg, Claire LaNicca, Amanda West & Alan Kootsher

Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions and the arrival of her estranged sister. How much of her father’s madness – or genius – will Catherine inherit?

  • Fri-Sat, March 4-5 at 8pm
  • Fri, March 11 at 8pm
  • Sat, March 12 at 3pm

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February 1, 2022 · 9:50 am

FARCE OF HABIT Runs March 4-13

TROY_Farce of Habit logoFARCE OF HABIT
Troy Civic Theatre
March 4-13
Troy Community Park

Directed by Steve Dietrich 

Cast: Jessica Fox as Wanelle Wilburn, Michael Maxson as D. Gene Wilburn, Julie Zalar as Maxie Wilburn Suggs, Scott Atkinson as Jock McNair, Madison Wells as Jenna Sealy Wilburn, Chris Nelson as Ty Wilburn, Michael Schumacher as Huddle Fisk, Jennifer Kaufman as Sister Myrtle Agnes & Andrea Wintrow as Barbara Stratton

This non-stop comedy takes place in the Ozarks at the Reel ‘Em Inn fishing lodge. Take a proprietor longing for a quiet weekend fishing – add his caffeine addicted wife, a son dealing with a marriage on the rocks, an undercover cop sister, a soon to be divorced radio show host and his estranged wife, a quiet accountant from Dayton, and a group of nuns on a retreat – all with a storm coming in and an axe-wielding serial killer on the loose – and you have a recipe for non-stop laughter and hilarity!

2/1/22 – Covid-19 Response

  • Fri-Sat, March 4-5 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 6 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 11-12 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 13 at 2pm

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February 1, 2022 · 9:14 am

LITTLE WOMEN the Musical Runs March 3-6

INNOVA_Little Women logoLITTLE WOMEN the Musical
INNOVAtheatre
March 3-6
Sorg Opera House [Middletown]

Directed & choreographed by Anna Rae Brown
Vocal direction by Alisha McFalane

Cast: Linnzie Hays as Jo, Robert Rhodes as Professor Bhaer, Max Fox as Amy/Troll, Abby Smith as Meg/Clarissa, Abriella Ruby as Beth/Rodrigo 2,Angela Allen as Marmee/Hag, Jacob Nichols as Mr. Laurence/Knight, Nicholas Brown as Laurie/Rodrigo, Jovone Lewis as Aunt March/Mrs. Kirk & Brandon Cole as Mr. John Brooke/Braxton

Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, LITTLE WOMEN follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested – her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America.

  • Thu-Fri, March 3-4 at 8pm
  • Sat, March 5 at 3pm & 8pm
  • Sun, March 6 at 3pm

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January 31, 2022 · 10:59 am

DRINKING HABITS Runs Feb. 18-March 5

SSP_Drinking Habits logoDRINKING HABITS
Sunset Players
Feb. 18-March 5
The Arts Center at Dunham [West Price Hill]

Directed by Dan Hawkins

Cast: Elaine Michael as Sister Augusta, Stephanie Junker as Sister Philamena, Alex Soldano as George, Deb Case as Mother Superior, Austin Newsted as Paul, Kayla Theis as Sally, Katherine Anderson as Sister Mary Catherine,
and Keith Minnery as Father Chenille

Two nuns at the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing are secretly making wine to keep the convents doors open.  When two reporters and former fiancees go undercover to investigate, accusations, mistaken identities, and romances ensue in this laugh-out-loud farce.

  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 18-19 at 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 19 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 25-26 at 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 27 at 3pm
  • Thu, March 3 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 4-5 at 8pm

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January 28, 2022 · 11:45 am

MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS Runs Feb. 3-13

CU_Meet Me in St Louis logoMEET ME IN ST. LOUIS
Cedarville University
Feb. 3-13
DeVines Theatre 

It is the summer of 1903, and the Smith family eagerly anticipates the opening of the 1904 World’s Fair. Memorable musical numbers include “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “The Boy Next Door,” “The Trolley Song,” and “Whenever I’m with You.” A delightful show for all ages!

  • Thu, Feb. 3 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 4-5 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Thu, Feb. 10 at 10am
  • Fri, Feb. 11 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 12 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 13 at 3pm

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