Category Archives: On Stage

October 11, 2021 · 11:42 am

ONCE Runs Nov. 4-14

CCM_Once logoONCE
UC College-Conservatory of Music
Nov. 4-14
Cohen Family Studio Theatre [University Heights]

Directed by Richard Hess
Music directed by Steve Goers
Musical staging by Eric Santagata

On the streets of Dublin, an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant are drawn together by their shared love of music in this Tony Award-winning musical. Over the course of one fateful week, an unexpected friendship and collaboration quickly evolves into a powerful but complicated love story, underscored by emotionally charged music. Featuring all of the magical songs from the critically acclaimed film, including the Oscar-winning “Falling Slowly,” this achingly beautiful, joyously uplifting show strikes an unforgettable chord in audiences and speaks to the power of music to connect us all.

11/4/21 – All tickets are SOLD OUT

  • Thu-Fri, Nov. 4-5 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Nov. 6 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 7 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, Nov. 11-12at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Nov. 13 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 14 at 2pm

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October 8, 2021 · 10:13 am

ALL THE ROLES I’LL NEVER HAVE Runs Oct. 15-17

OXACT_All the Roles logoALL THE ROLES I’LL NEVER HAVE
Oxford Area Community Theatre
Oct. 15-17
[Oxford]

This gift to the community brings together an impressive array of local performers, offering songs and scenes with the theme of roles I would love to perform, but will likely never be cast in!

An eclectic mix of comedy, drama, singing, and maybe even some dancing, with variety in the lineup for each performance! More than a simple talent show, this production showcases the extraordinary and amazing talent in our community, with the high quality production values that OxACT has always embodied!

This event is FREE! It is our gift to the community, to celebrate our strength through adversity and the return of live performance! Audience size will be limited for each performance, so get your tickets now!

  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 15-16 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 17 at 2pm

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October 8, 2021 · 9:55 am

PLANTING GRANDMA On Nov. 9

CPI_logoPLANTING GRANDMA by Liz Coley
Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative
Nov. 9
Aronoff Center Fifth-Third Bank Theater [Downtown]

Gathered home to their father’s deathbed vigil, middle-aged siblings Bran and Roni plan to undertake his last unfinished business, laying Grandma’s long-neglected ashes to rest. Taking a shovel to the past creates a deeper hole than they bargained for, unearthing family history and exposing personal fears the siblings and their mother have kept buried.

About the Playwright: Liz Coley writes novels (Pretty Girl-13, HarperCollins), short stories, and plays. She manages Next Stage Cincinnati Playwrights, a local critique group, and is producing an upcoming showcase of tens. Her work has been performed in San Diego, Cincinnati, and the Boston area. Follow LizColeyBooks on social media and visit LizColey.com.

10/8/21 – COVID-19 Policy

  • Tue, Nov. 9 at 7:30pm

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October 8, 2021 · 9:46 am

THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO Runs Nov. 5-21

MPI_Last Night at Ballyhoo logoTHE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO
Mariemont Players
Nov. 5-21
[Walton Creek]

Directed by Aaron Whitehead

Cast: Arny Stoller as Adolph Freitag, Linda Callahan as Boo Levy, Lisa Breithaupt as Reba Freitag, Natasha Boeckmann as Lala Levy, Jackie Miesle as Sunny Freitag, Jake Hart as Joe Farkas & Andrew Leonard as Peachy Weil

In December 1939, Gone with the Wind is having its world premiere and Hitler’s invading Poland, but members of Atlanta’s Jewish-German elite are more concerned with who’s going to Ballyhoo, the social event of the season. Amidst comedy, romance, and unexpected turns, the Freitag family is forced to face where they come from and deal with who they really are. Winner of the 1997 Tony Award for Best Play.

10/8/21- COVID-19 Policy

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 5-6 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 7 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Nov. 11-13 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 14 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Nov. 18-19 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Nov. 20 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 21 at 2pm

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October 8, 2021 · 9:33 am

CURTAINS Runs Nov. 12-21

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11/3/21 – Opening weekend delayed to Nov. 12

CURTAINS
Loveland Stage Company
Nov. 12-21
[Loveland]

Directed by Charlie Rader
Vocal direction by Becky Jones
Orchestra direction by Jeanne Bilyeu
Choreographed by Marjory Clegg
Produced by Tom Cavano & Jill Gornet

Cast: Ken Macke as Lieutenant Frank Cioffi, Mary Jo Bissmeyer as Niki Harris, Kevin Dunaway as Aaron Fox, McKenzi Monday as Georgia Hendricks, David Marcus as Oscar Shapiro, Justin Hanks as Bobby Pepper, Jenna Schroeder as Bambi Bernet, Alissa Ashworth as Jessica Crenshaw, Mary Puetz as Carmen Bernstein, Christopher Koonce as Daryl O’Grady, John Sloan as Christopher Belling, Ray Lebowski as Sidney Bernstein, Tom Morris as Johnny Harmon
Ensemble: Jeff Centrello as Randy Dexter, Mark Mehlhope as Harv Fremont, Scott Freund-Broerman as Detective O’Farrell, Niki Rasmussen as Roberta Wooster, Michelle Bellamy as Mona Page, Vincent Eldridge, Norman Lewis, Michael Acheson, Spencer Jones, Krista Schaeffer, Terry Neack, Kiya Fix, Missy Fram, Megan Archibald, Ursula Biron, Kimmee Anne Thierauf, Tori Getz, Rachel Freund-Broerman & Marvel Gentry-Harmon

It’s the brassy, bright, and promising year of 1959. Boston’s Colonial Theater is host to the opening night performance of a new musical. When the leading lady mysteriously dies on stage the entire cast & crew are suspects. Enter a local detective, who just happens to be a musical theater fan!

10/8/21 – COVID-19 Policy

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 5-6 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 7 at 3pm
  • Fri, Nov. 12 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Nov. 13 at 3pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 14 at 3pm
  • Thu, Nov. 18 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Nov. 19 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Nov. 20 at 3pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 21 at 3pm

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