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August 25, 2021 · 9:30 am

FOOTLOOSE Runs Sept. 23-Oct. 31

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La Comedia Dinner Theatre
Sept. 23-Oct. 31
[Springboro]

FOOTLOOSE, based on the hit 1984 film, tells the story of Ren, as he moves from the big city of Chicago to small town U.S.A. Unprepared for religious local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local pastor, Ren sets out to bring forgotten joy to his new friends. Audiences will rock to the Oscar and Tony-nominated musical score and soundtrack that reached number one on the Billboard charts with hits such as “Let’s Hear It For The Boy,” “Almost Paradise,” “Holding Out For A Hero,” and “Footloose.”

  • Thu-Fri, Sept. 23-24 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 25 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 26 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Sept. 30-Oct. 1 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 2 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 3 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 7-8 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 9 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 10 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 14-15 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 16 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 17 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 21-22 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 23 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 24 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 28-29 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 30 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 31 at 10:30am & 5:30pm

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August 24, 2021 · 10:12 am

TUCK EVERLASTING Runs Sept. 23-26

INNOV_Tuck EverlastingTUCK EVERLASTING the Musical
INNOVAtheatre
Sept. 23-26
Sorg Opera House [Middletown]

Directed & choreographed by Aaron Washington
Musical direction by Sarah Plaugher

TUCK EVERLASTING is based on the novel of the same name by Natalie Babbitt. It tells the story of a family who drink water from a magical spring and become immortal. When they encounter a young girl who lives in their rural New England town, she becomes friends with one of the sons, who soon offers her the secret to everlasting life. She then has to decide if she wants to join her new friends in immortality, or if she will live out her normal life. Tuck Everlasting premiered in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2015 and began playing on Broadway in 2016. It received positive reviews, especially praising the “dazzling ballet” in the second act. A timeless story of family, loss, friendship, and love, TUCK EVERLASTING is sure to become a classic favorite.

9/14/21 Covid-19 Policy: No information found.
Note: Always verify the latest policy changes before attendance.

  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 23-25 at 7pm
  • Sun, Sept. 26 at 2pm

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August 24, 2021 · 10:01 am

KAPLAN NEW WORKS IN THE PARK Runs Sept. 23-26

CB_Kaplan New Works 2021KAPLAN NEW WORKS IN THE PARK
Cincinnati Ballet
Sept. 23-26
Seasongood Pavilion [Eden Park]

Choreography by Jennifer Archibald

Via David Lyman: Sad news from Cincinnati Ballet. They have cancelled all performances of the Kaplan New Works in the Park series. The reason? “Anticipated inclement weather and low temperatures.” The performances will NOT be rescheduled. “Ballet management made the decision out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of the performers.”

We open with The Kaplan New Works Series with a new twist — outdoors at Seasongood Pavilion in Eden Park. Kaplan New Works in the Park will be a ‘breath of fresh air,’ featuring groundbreaking choreography in a welcoming community space. This ambitious program will include world premieres from DANCEFIX phenom Heather Britt and three company dancers, Melissa Gelfin De-Poli, Daniel Baldwin, and Taylor Carrasco, as well as the return of Resident Choreographer Jennifer Archibald’s Sit. Thanks to strong sponsorship, this program will be free to the community, but guests are encouraged contribute what they wish.

9/14/21 Covid-19 Policy. 
Note: Always verify the latest policy changes before attendance.

  • Thu-Fri, Sept. 23-24 at 7:30pm CANCELLED
  • Sat, Sept. 25 at 2pm & 7:30pm CANCELLED
  • Sun, Sept. 26 at 1pm & 6:30pm CANCELLED

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August 19, 2021 · 11:25 am

PIPELINE Runs Sept. 22-Oct. 16

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Jay Wade as Omari, Sharrell D. Luckett as Nya.

PIPELINE
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
Sept. 22-Oct. 16
[Over-the-Rhine]

Directed by Ron OJ Parson

Cast: Bryant Bentley as Dun, Kenneth Early as Xavier, Sharrell D. Luckett as Nya, Regina Pugh as Laurie, Angelica Santiago as Jasmine & Jay Wade as Omari

Nya, a public high school teacher, is committed to her students but desperate to give her only son, Omari, opportunities they’ll never have. But when an explosive incident at his prestigious private school threatens to get him expelled, will all her efforts be lost? A compelling, must-see portrait of parenthood, education, and the experience of young black men in America, Pipeline brings an urgent conversation powerfully to the forefront. This is the deeply moving story of a mother’s fight to give her son a future—without turning her back on the community that made him who he is. This production contains mature language and content and may not be suitable for all audiences.

9/14/21 Covid-19 Policy: All guests 12 years and older are required to be fully vaccinated. Guests who are 12 years and older will need to be fully vaccinated and must show proof of vaccination matching photo ID for entry. Guests will need to show proof of vaccination each time they attend a performance. For guests who are not vaccinated—including those under the age of 12—they must provide proof of one of the following instead of evidence of vaccination:

  • negative COVID-19 antigen test, taken within 24 hours of the performance start time, OR
  • negative COVID-19 PCR test, taken within 72 hours of the performance start time.
  • COVID tests must be administered by an official testing center, healthcare provider, or pharmacy. Self-administered tests will not be accepted.
    Note: Always verify the latest policy changes before attendance.
  • In preview, Tue, Sept. 21 at 7pm
  • Wed-Thu, Sept. 22-23 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Sept. 24 at 8pm
  • Sat, Sept. 25 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 26 at 2pm
  • Tue-Thu, Sept. 28-30 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Oct. 1 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 2 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 3 at 2pm
  • Tue-Thu, Sept. 28-30* at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Oct. 1 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 2 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 3 at 2pm
  • Tue-Thu, Oct. 5-7** at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Oct. 8 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 9 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 10 at 2pm
  • Tue-Thu, Oct. 12-14 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Oct. 15 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 16 at 2pm & 8pm
    *9/30 – Audio described
    **10/6 – ASL interpreted

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August 19, 2021 · 10:54 am

AMERICAN SON Runs Sept. 17-26

DPH_American Son logoAMERICAN SON
Dayton Playhouse
Sept. 17-26
[Dayton]

Directed by Tim Rezash

Cast: Teresa Wilkerson as Kendra Ellis Connor, Robert Brumberg as Scott Connor, Nathan Evans as Paul Larkin & Franklin Johnson as John Stokes

On the night a teenage boy goes missing, his parents end up at the police precinct trying to figure out what happened to their son. Old wounds are reopened concerning race, fear, and their rocky marriage. “American Son is not a subtle play; it barely feels like a play at all. With its unrelentingly high tension on every level — maternal, marital, societal — it’s more like a slice of a nightmare, with few contours despite its surprises.” – New York Times

  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 17-18 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 19 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 24-25 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 26 at 2pm

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