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September 20, 2019 · 11:10 am

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND: The Musical Runs Oct. 22-27

VTA_Once on this Island promoONCE ON THIS ISLAND: The Musical
Victoria Theatre Association Broadway Series
Oct. 22-27
Schuster Center Mead Theatre [Dayton]

Winner of the 2018 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND is the sweeping, universal tale of Ti Moune, a fearless peasant girl in search of her place in the world, and ready to risk it all for love. Guided by the mighty island gods, Ti Moune sets out on a remarkable journey to reunite with the man who has captured her heart.

The groundbreaking vision of two-time Tony Award nominated director Michael Arden (Spring Awakening revival) and acclaimed choreographer Camille A. Brown (NBC’s Jesus Christ Superstar Live) conjures up “a place where magic is possible and beauty is apparent for all to see!” (The Huffington Post). With a score that bursts with life from Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, the Tony Award-winning songwriters of Anastasia and Ragtime, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND is a timeless testament to theater’s unlimited possibilities.

  • Tue-Thu, Oct. 22-24 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Oct. 25 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 26 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 27 at 1pm & 6:30pm

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September 20, 2019 · 11:03 am

THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT Runs Oct. 19-Nov. 16

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Promotional photo by Tony Arrasmith/Arrasmith & Associates.

THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Oct. 19-Nov. 16
Marx Theatre [Eden Park]

Directed by Wendy Goldberg

A critically acclaimed 2018 Broadway play, this fast-paced story explodes with blistering comedy and timely relevance. Facts become blurry when they’re twisted into fiction in the high-stakes world of publishing. Emily Penrose, the demanding editor-in-chief of a high-end magazine, hires a determined millennial fact-checker named Jim Fingal to work on a groundbreaking essay written by the famous author John D’Agata. The deadline is tight, the essay is dense, and everyone must make a good faith effort in telling the story honestly. But the overly eager Jim takes his fact-checking way too far, creating the ultimate showdown of fact versus fiction. THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT is suitable for adults and older teenage audiences. Characters lock horns in a debate of fact vs. fiction, and they drop some F-bombs in the process. Their explosive tête-à-têtes feature other mature themes, including discussions of suicide.

  • In preview Sat, Oct. 19 at 8pm and Sun, Oct. 20 at 2pm
  • In preview Tue-Wed, Oct. 22-23 at 7:30pm
  • Thu, Oct. 24 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Oct. 25 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 26 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 27 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Wed, Oct. 29-30 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Nov. 1 at 8pm
  • Sat, Nov. 2 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Nove. 3 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Thu, Nov. 5-7 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Nov. 8 at 8pm
  • Sat, Nov. 9 at 4pm &  8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 10 at 2pm 
  • Tue, Nov. 12 at 7:30pm
  • Wed, Nov. 13 at 1pm & 7:30pm
  • Thu, Nov. 14 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Nov. 15 at 8pm
  • Sat, Nov. 16 at 4pm & 8pm

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September 20, 2019 · 10:33 am

THE UNEXPECTED GUEST Runs Oct. 18-27

SPP_The Unexpected Guest logoTHE UNEXPECTED GUEST
St. Paul Players
Oct. 18-27
St. Paul Lutheran Church [Reading]

Directed by Mary Benken-McCauley

Cast: Grace Francomb as Laura, Kevin Noll as Michael Starkwedder, Sarah Papin as Miss Bennett, Jose Paris as Jan Warwick, Susan Schapiro as Mrs. Warwick, Dan Nieman as Henry Angell, Owen Kelm as Sargeant Cadwallader, Neil Geoppinger as Inspector Thomas & Randy King as Julian Farrar

On a foggy night, Michael Starkwedder enters the home of the Warwicks through a window in the study. He finds the dead body of Richard Warwick, and finds Richard’s wife, Laura, holding a gun that supposedly killed him. Michael does not believe she killed him, and she soon tells him she is innocent.

The two decide to place the blame on an enemy from the past, MacGregor, a man whose son was killed when he was run over by Richard’s car while Richard was driving drunk. As the story progresses, it is revealed that Laura was having an affair due to Richard’s cruel nature, and was vouching for the man she was cheating with when she claimed to have killed Richard.

  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 18-19 at 6:15pm
  • Sun, Oct. 20 at 12:15pm
  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 25-26 at 6:15pm
  • Sun, Oct. 27 at 12:15pm

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September 19, 2019 · 10:44 am

CHICAGO Runs Oct. 18-26

XUT_Chicago logoCHICAGO
Xavier University Theatre
Oct. 18-26
Gallagher Student Center [Evanston]

Directed by Stephen Skiles

Cast: Kelsey Schwarber as Roxie Hart, Ellie Deutsch as Velma Kelly, Caroline Marino as Matron “Mama” Morton, Dylan Van Camp as Mary Sunshine, Andy Girmann as Amos Hart, Max Carlson as Billy Flynn, Parker Culp as Court Clerk/Ensemble 1, Michael Rowlett as Judge/Ensemble 2, Julia Olinger as Mona/Ensemble 3, Ryan Whitford as Fogarty/Ensemble 4, Anthony Contreras as Aaron/Ensemble 5, Grant Zentmeyer as Martin Harrison/Ensemble 6, Carter Bechtol as Harry/Juror/Ensemble 7, Danielle Jacobs as Kitty/Ensemble 8, Jenna Treinen as Annie/Ensemble 9, Kertu Bell as June/Ensemble 10, Jackson Frazier as Fred Casely/Ensemble 11, Jo Dearman as Hunyak/Ensemble 12 & Peyton Wright as Liez/Ensemble 13

  • Fri, Oct. 18 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 19 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Thu-Sat, Oct. 24-26 at 7:30pm

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September 19, 2019 · 10:16 am

THE BEST MAN Runs Oct. 4-12

BPIThe Best Man CoverTHE BEST MAN
Beechmont Players Inc.
Oct. 4-12
Anderson Center

Directed by Jim Waldfogle

Cast: Jim Cronin as William Russell, Jody Hart as Alice Russell, Mark Waldfogle as Joseph Cantwell, Amy Waldfogle as Mabel Cantwell, Steve Phelan as Dick Jensen, Fred Gorney as Don Blades, Peter Weiglin as Arthur Hockstader, Becky Cole as Mrs. Gamadge, Don Baker as Sheldon Marcus, Ryan Britton as Dr. Artinian, Randy Blake as Senator Carlin/Reporter, Reva Schell as Aide
Reporters: Brant Crawford, Faye Crawford & Lee Anne Waldfogle

It’s a bruising presidential primary battle, full of dark secrets and blackmail, between a man of principle and a young street fighter, egged on by an incumbent bent on playing king-maker. Who will come out on top?

  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 4-5 at 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 6 at 3pm
  • Fri-Oct. 11 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 12 at 3pm

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