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February 22, 2019 · 9:35 am

THE THANKSGIVING PLAY Runs March 23-April 21

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THE THANKSGIVING PLAY
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
March 23-April 21
Shelterhouse Theater [Eden Park]

Directed by Lisa Portes

Cast: Jennifer Bareilles as Logan, Nat DeWolf as Caden, Ashley Austin Morris as Alicia & Scott Parkinson as Jaxton

Watch as a group of liberal artists walk the fine line of political correctness in this fresh, satirical comedy. Armed with progressive lingo and questionably good intentions, they attempt to devise a culturally sensitive Thanksgiving play for local elementary schools. Slowly but surely, the well-meaning plans dissolve into an outrageous sendup of PC behavior. THE THANKSGIVING PLAY treads the minefields of appropriation to inject some laughter into activism, apathy and all the assumptions in between. Advisory: THE THANKSGIVING PLAY is suitable for adults and teenage audiences. This biting satire contains mature themes and mild adult language about America’s sometimes troubling history. It also contains some questionable Thanksgiving reenactments. Be advised: no turkeys will be harmed in the making of this play.

  • In preview Sat, March 23 at 8pm and Sun, March 24 at 2pm
  • In preview, Tue-Wed, March 26-27 at 7:30pm
  • Thu, March 28 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, March 29 at 8pm
  • Sat, March 30 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, March 31 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Thu, April 2-4 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, April 5 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 6 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 7 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Thu, April 9-11 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, April 12 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 13 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 14 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue, April 16 at 7:30pm
  • Wed, April 17 at 1pm & 7:30pm
  • Thu, April 18 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, April 19 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 20 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 21 at 2pm

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February 22, 2019 · 9:16 am

THE LION IN WINTER Runs March 22-April 6

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Greg Mallios, Clay Winstead, Tracy M. Schoster, Jared Earland, Allen R. Middleton, Lexi Rigsby & Dan Robertson. Photo by Claudia Hershner.

THE LION IN WINTER
Falcon Theatre
March 22-April 6
[Newport]

Directed by Tara Williams

Cast: Allen R. Middleton as Henry, Tracy M. Schoster as Eleanor, Greg Mallios as Richard, Jared Earland as Geoffrey, Clay Winstead as John, Lexi Rigsby as Alais & Dan Robertson as Philip

Sibling rivalry, adultery, and dungeons The Lion in Winter, by James Goldman, is a modern-day classic. Comedic in tone, dramatic in action the play tells the story of the Plantagenet family, who are locked in a free-for-all of competing ambitions to inherit a kingdom. The queen, and wealthiest woman in the world, Eleanor of Aquitaine, has been kept in prison since raising an army against her husband, King Henry II. Let out only for holidays, the play centers around the inner conflicts of the royal family as they fight over both a kingdom and King Henrys paramour during the Christmas of 1183. As Eleanor says, Every family has its ups and downs, and this royal family is no exception.

  • Fri-Sat, March 22-23 at 8pm
  • Thu-Sat, March 28-30 at 8pm
  • Thu-Sat, April 4-6 at 8pm

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February 21, 2019 · 11:55 am

THE OXFORD COMMA Runs March 22-24

OXFORD COMMA hires posterTHE OXFORD COMMA
Xavier University Theatre
March 22-24
Gallagher Student Center [Evanston]

Directed by Amelia Pedlow
Produced by Stephen Skiles

Cast: Gigi Relic as Karen, Elliott Auch as George, Max Carlson as Nick & Cat Sholtis as Charlotte

At a small private boys’ school in California, Charlotte, George and Karen try to teach while their second semester seniors doubt everyone and everything. So when the lines between friends and spouses — as well as teachers and students — start to blur, everyone must decide what’s real and what isn’t. The Oxford Comma is a quantum play about love.

  • Thu, March 21 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, March 23 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, March 24 at 7:30pm

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February 21, 2019 · 10:25 am

A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Runs March 21-April 7

WSU_A Little Night Music logoA LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
Wright State University
March 21-April 7
Festival Playhouse [Dayton]

Steven Sondheim’s award-winning musical filled with lush period costumes, elegant dance, passionate romance, and featuring the haunting “Send in the Clowns.”

  • Thu, March 21 at 7pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 22-23 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 24 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, March 27-28 at 7pm
  • Fri, March 29 at 8pm
  • Sat, March 30 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, March 31 at 2pm
  • Thu, April 4 at 7pm
  • Fri, April 5 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 6 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 7 at 2pm

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February 20, 2019 · 9:36 am

THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS Runs March 21-April 7

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Lesley Hitch as Mona, Aaron Whitehead as Melvin P Thorpe & Rick Kramer as Sherrif Ed Earl Dodd. Photo by Tammy Cassesa.

THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS
Warsaw Federal Incline Theater
March 21-April 7
[East Price Hill]

Directed & choreographed by Jay Goodlett
Music directed by Damon Stevens

Cast: Lesley Hitch as Mona, Rick Kramer as Sherrif Ed Earl Dodd, Aaron Whitehead as Melvin P Thorpe, Helen Raymond Goers as Doatsey Mae Grimes, Caroline Grace Williams as Angel,  Laura Wacksman as Shy,  Keri Baggs as Linda Lou/Ensemble, Heidi Olson as Ginger/Ensemble, Cassidy Steele as Dawn/Ensemble, Emma Moss as Ruby Rae/Ensemble,  Annabel Forman as Beatrice/Ensemble, Sarah Willis as Taddy Joe/Ensemble, Samantha Stapleton as Miss Wulla Jean/Ensemble, Nicholas Brown as Bandleader/Ensemble, Dan Doerger as Governor Briscor/Ensemble, Cade Harvey as Edsel MackeyAggie/Ensemble, Peter Cutler as Senator Wingwoah/Ensemble, Sam Keith as Aggie/Ensemble, Jesse Lawrence as CJ Scruggs/Aggie/Ensemble, Liam Sweeney as Aggie/Ensemble & Michael Wright as Aggie/Ensemble

A rollicking hootenanny of a musical based on the true story of a legendary Texas brothel, which operated from the 1840s to 1973. Protected by a friendly sheriff and frequented by politicians, football teams, and others, the “Chicken Ranch” thrived in the small town of Gilbert, Texas. Girls came from all over to work at the ranch and make a little extra cash. However, a crusading do-gooder Houston radio commentator and his conservative audience expose the Chicken Ranch, forcing it to shut its doors forever.

  • Thu, March 21 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 22-23 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 24 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, March 27-28 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 29-30 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 31 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, April 3-4 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, April 5-6 at 8pm
  • Sun, April 7 at 2pm

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