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August 20, 2019 · 11:34 am

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Runs Sept. 19-22

XU_The Curious Incident logoTHE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
Xavier Univeristy Theatre
Sept. 19-22
Gallagher Student Center [Evanston]

Directed by Stephen Skiles

Cast: Connie Kavensky as Voice One, Elliot Auch as Voice Two, Andrew Leonard as Voice Three, Matt Wilkinson as Voice Four, Amara Shroba as Voice Five, Ellie Conniff as Voice Six, Dylan O’Leary as Christopher, Holland Taylor as Siobhan, Gigi Relic as Judy & Thomas Wehby as Ed

Fifteen-year-old Christopher is acutely sensitive and highly intelligent, but he has trouble adapting socially. When he’s unfairly accused of murdering his neighbor’s dog, Christopher puts his analytical skills to work to clear his name. His investigation leads him on a sometimes frightening quest that unearths a second, more personal mystery. Contains adult language.

  • Thu-Fri, Sept. 19-20 at 7:30pm
  • Sat-Sun, Sept. 21-22 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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August 20, 2019 · 11:16 am

BYE BYE BIRDIE Runs Sept. 19-22

KRT_Bye Bye Birdie logoBYE BYE BIRDIE
Kincaid Regional Theatre Teen’s Production
Sept. 19-22
Stonewood Gardens [Falmouth, Ky.]

A loving send-up of the early 1960s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll, BYE BYE BIRDIE remains as fresh and vibrant as ever. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses All-American girl Kim MacAfee for a very public farewell kiss. Featuring a tuneful high-energy score, plenty of great parts for teens, and a hilarious script, BIRDIE continues to thrill audiences around the world.

Hit songs include “Put on a Happy Face,” “One Last Kiss,” “One Boy,” “A Lot of Livin’ to Do,” “Kids!” and “Rosie.”

  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 19-21 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 22 at 2pm

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August 19, 2019 · 2:13 pm

JIMI’S GUITAR on Sept. 15

OPC_Jimis Guitar logoJIMI’S GUITAR
Ohio Playwrighters Circle
Sept. 15
Dayton Theatre Guild [Dayton]

JIMI’S GUITAR, a new comedy by acclaimed playwright Dan Owens.  When two brothers are called home for their ailing father’s birthday, a battle ensues for who will inherit a highly valued original guitar, played and owned by musical legend Jimi Hendrix. Its comedy all around as old grievances, past slights, and new fears fuel the scheming and conspiracies to win Jimi’s guitar.

Admission is free and refreshments will be served.

  • Sun, Sept. 15 at 2pm

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Dan Owens is a Dayton resident who’s work as been performed on stages in New York, Chicago and Seattle. Village Voice theatre critic Michael Feingold wrote, “Owens is a cunning and complex writer…” His credits include, “Hello Darlin’s”, a one woman show about the legendary Black comedienne Jackie “Moms” Mabley. His two act play, “Mutambi and Lindstrom” was produced at the 15th Annual National Black Theater Festival in North Carolina and was later performed in a reading with stage, screen and theatre actor John Amos in a title role. While living in New York City, Mr. Owens had his work produced by The New Federal Theater, The Frederick Douglass Creative Arts Center, The Negro Ensemble, The George Street Playhouse in New Jersey and The Westport Summer Playhouse in Connecticut. He was a two time participant in the Eugene O’Neill National Playwrights Conference in Connecticut and was the recipient of a Rockefeller Grant for Playwrighting.

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August 16, 2019 · 10:05 am

COME FROM AWAY Runs Sept. 17-29

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The First North American Tour Cast of COME FROM AWAY, Photo by Matthew Murphy, 2018.

COME FROM AWAY
Broadway in Cincinnati
Sept. 17-29
Aronoff Center Proctor & Gamble Hall [Downtown]

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The true story of the small town that welcomed the world.

Broadway’s Come From Away has won Best Musical all across North America!

The New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.

Don’t miss this breathtaking new musical written by Tony nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and helmed by this year’s Tony Award-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley. Newsweek cheers, ‘It takes you to a place you never want to leave!’

On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all.

  • Tue-Thu, Sept. 17-19 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Sept. 20 at 8pm
  • Sat, Sept. 21 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 22 at 1pm & 6:30pm
  • Tue-Thu, Sept. 24-26 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Sept. 27 at 8pm
  • Sat, Sept. 28 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 29 at 1pm & 6:30pm

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August 16, 2019 · 9:51 am

ALIAS GRACE Runs Sept. 14-Oct. 27

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Photo by Tony Arrasmith/Arrasmith & Associates.

ALIAS GRACE
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Sept. 14-Oct. 27
Shelterhouse Theatre [Eden Park]

Directed by Blake Robison

Cast: Caroline Hewitt as Grace Marks, Damien Boykin as James McDermott, R. Ward Duffy as Jeremiah/Dr. Jerome Dupont, Annie Fitzpatrick as Mrs. Rachel Lavell, Grant Goodman as Simon Jordan, Nick Rose as Thomas Kinnear, Andrea San Miguel as Mary Whitney & Tess Talbot as Nancy Montgomery

Based on the novel by master storyteller Margaret Atwood and inspired by real-life events, this spine-tingling mystery of the mind will chill you to the bone. Sixteen-year-old Grace Marks was imprisoned for life in 1843 for committing one of the most notorious murders in history. Grace, however, has sworn she has no memory of the events. Fifteen years later, psychologist Simon Jordan begins interviewing Grace to gradually unlock her memories. Though inquisitive at first, he soon finds himself plummeting down a frightening path of shocking revelations. Is Grace an innocent victim? Or is she the scheming murderess everyone believes her to be? ALIAS GRACE is suitable for adult and older teenage audiences. Margaret Atwood’s haunting tale combines true crime lore with mind-bending psychological drama. In keeping with this genre, there are moments of violence and sexuality, and mild language.

  • In preview Sat, Sept. 14 at 8pm and Sun, Sept. 15 at 7pm
  • In preview, Tue-Wed, Sept. 17-18 at 7:30pm
  • Thu, Sept. 19 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Sept. 20 at 8pm
  • Sat, Sept. 21 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 22 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Thu, Sept. 24-26 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Sept. 27 at 8pm
  • Sat, Sept. 28 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 29 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Thu, Oct. 1-3 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Oct. 4 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 5 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 6 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Thu, Oct. 8-10 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Oct. 11 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 12 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 13 at 2pm
  • Tue, Oct. 15 at 7:30pm
  • Wed, Oct. 16 at 1pm & 7:30pm
  • Thu, Oct. 17 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Oct. 18 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 19 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 20 at 2pm
  • Tue-Thu, Oct. 22-24 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Oct. 25 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 26 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 27 at 2pm

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