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July 15, 2021 · 8:46 am

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Runs Aug. 13-22

TC_Little Shop of Horrors logoLITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
The Carnegie
Aug. 13-22
Covington Plaza, Riverfront Commons

Directed & choreographed by Maggie Perrino
Music directed by Steve Goers

Cast: Kyle Taylor as Seymour, Maddie Vaughn as Audrey, Dan Cohen as Mr. Mushnik, Sasha Spitz as Crystal, Alloria Frayser as Chiffon, Christian Kidd as Ronnette & Ryaan Farhadi as Orin
Featured ensemble: Michael Lee Jr. as Audrey II (voice of the plant), Jamal Stone as Audrey II Puppeteer, Jack Johnson, Je’Shaun Jackson & Cassidy Steele

The show tells the tale of Seymour, a down-on-his-luck floral assistant who lives on Skid Row and spends his days pining for his co-worker (and the love of his life), Audrey. Once Seymour meets a plant that can talk, he suddenly sees his fortune change as his new companion (whom he promptly names “Audrey II”) promises wealth, fame and his dream girl can all be his. There’s just one problem: In exchange for his dreams, he must be willing to submit to Audrey II’s nightmarish dreams of world domination.

  • Fri-Sat, Aug. 13-14 at 8pm
  • Sun, Aug. 15 at 6pm
  • Fri-Sat, Aug. 20-21 at 8pm
  • Sun, Aug. 22 at 6pm

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July 14, 2021 · 11:54 am

MCBRIDE’S CALL Runs July 30-Aug. 8

IAP_McBrides Call logoMCBRIDE’S CALL
Inspiring Arts Productions
July 30-Aug. 8
Miami University Hamilton Parrish Auditorium

Official cast list (scroll down) |

Celebrated son Justin McBride revels in his father’s favor ​and disregards his brothers’ fiery contempt… until the moment he goes too far.  Cruelly exiled from his beloved Ireland, Justin vows to renounce the McBride clan and never look back. Armed with little more than his sharp wit and Irish charm, he embarks upon a new adventure in Queen Victoria’s London. When his dreams are shattered, Justin must decide​ ​if he will answer his true calling to save his nation and mend his broken family.

  • Fri-Sat, July 30-31 at 7pm
  • Sun, Aug. 1 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, Aug. 5-6 at 7pm
  • Sat, Aug. 7 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Aug. 8 at 2pm

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July 14, 2021 · 11:44 am

KISS ME KATE Runs July 23-24

D2D_Kiss Me Kate logoKISS ME KATE
Dare to Defy Productions
July 23-24
Stubbs Park [Centerville]

The story centers on a cast putting on a musical version of William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew and the conflict on and off-stage between the show’s director, producer and star and his ex-wife who plays the leading lady. Free. Bring seating.

  • Fri, July 23 at 7pm
  • Sat, July 24 at 2pm & 7pm

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July 13, 2021 · 9:50 am

NEW WORKS FESTIVAL Runs July 22-31

CLT_logo2NEW WORKS FESTIVAL
Cincinnati Lab Theatre
July 22-31
Madcap Education Center [Cheviot]

Cincinnati LAB Theatre’s New Works Festival will present three fully staged workshop productions and three original play readings in a rotating festival repertoire over two weekends. For a list of all productions including descriptions, playwrights and directors, click here.

  • Thu, July 22 at 8pm – MARRIED LIFE
  • Fri, July 23 at 8pm – THE SECRET LIFE OF BROS
  • Sat, July 24 at 8pm – MARRIED LIFE
  • Sun, July 25 at 7:30pm – A GHOST OF A CHANCE*
  • Tue, July 27 at 7:30pm – SLAY*
  • Wed, July 28 at 7:30pm – BREAKZ*
  • Thu, July 29 at 8pm – SHIRT. BROWN. HONSTY. 
  • Fri, July 30 at 8pm – THE SECRET LIFE OF BROS
  • Sat, July 31 at 8pm – SHIRT. BROWN. HONSTY.
    * Staged readings.

For a list of all productions including descriptions, playwrights and directors, click here.

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July 9, 2021 · 12:18 pm

THE LION KING JR Runs July 15-18

RISE_Lion King Jr logoTHE LION KING JR
Rise Up Performing Arts
July 15-18
Fairfield Freshman School Theatre 

THE LION KING JR tells the story of the epic adventures of a curious cub named Simba as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destiny as king. Along the way, the young lion encounters a colorful cast of characters including spunky lioness Nala, charismatic meerkat Timon, and loveable warthog Pumbaa. To claim his rightful place on the throne and save his beloved Pridelands, Simba must find his inner strength and confront his wicked Uncle Scar. The Lion King JR. features classic songs from the 1994 film such as “Hakuna Matata” and the Academy Award®-winning “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” as well as additional songs penned for the Broadway production.

  • Thu, July 15 at 7pm (Simba Cast)
  • Fri, July 16 at 7pm (Mufasa Cast)
  • Sat, July 17 at 3pm (Simba Cast) & 7pm (Mufasa Cast)
  • Sun, July 18 at 1pm (Simba Cast) & 4pm (Mufasa Cast)

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