Category Archives: On Stage

EMMA at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Runs May 22-June 14

Ernaisja Curry as Emma. Photo by Mikki Schaffne.r

EMMA
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
May 22-June 14
[Over-the-Rhine]

Directed by Candice Handy

Cast: A.J. Baldwin* as Harriet, Jasimine Bouldin* as Mrs. Elton, Brandon Burton* as Frank Churchill, Burgess Byrd* as Miss Bates, Montez Jenkins Copeland* as Mr. Elton, Ernaisja Curry* as Emma, Sylvester Little Jr.* as Mr. Woodhouse, Aleah Vassell* as Jane Fairfax & Torie Wiggins* as Mrs. Bates, Mrs. Weston

Step into the charming world of Jane Austen with Kate Hamill’s witty and unexpected adaptation of Emma. Follow the headstrong matchmaker- convinced she can’t possibly fall in love- as she orchestrates romance for those around her with heartwarming and hilarious results. This madcap romp through the Regency era brings Austen’s beloved characters to life in a delightful celebration of friendship and love. Don’t miss this clever and charming take that breathes new life into this classic story.

  • In preview Wed-Thu, May 20-21 at 7:30pm. Half-price tickets available.
  • Fri-Sat, May 22-23 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, May 28-29 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, May 30 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 31 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, June 3-4 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, June 6 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, June 7 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, June 11-12 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, June 13 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, June 14 at 2pm

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trueBIRD at trueTHEATRE on April 23

trueBIRD
trueTHEATRE
April 23
Memorial Hall [Over-the-Rhine]

…because: why not? They attack, they escape, they target your car, and some of them even cuss. Join us for 5 stories that will change the way you look at our fine-feathered friends!

This show will be ASL interpreted thanks to Cincinnati State and their ASL Interpreter Training Program.

  • Thu, April 23 at 7:30pm

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THE BEACON at Dayton Theatre Guild Runs May 22-June 7

THE BEACON
Dayton Theatre Guild
May 22-June 7
[Dayton]

Directed by Debra Kent
Produced by K.L. Storer

Cast: Cheryl Mellen as Beiv, Montana Iverson as Colm, Katie Waid as Bonnie, Matt Meier as Donal & Carter Hume as Ray

On a storm-battered island off the Irish coast, a renowned artist retreats to a skeletal cottage, trying to rebuild a life from the wreckage of her past. But when a young woman goes missing, submerged secrets are dragged to the surface, and the past refuses to stay hidden.

  • Fri-Sat, May 22-23 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 24 at 3pm
  • Fri, May 29 at 8pm
  • Sat, May 30 at 5pm
  • Sun, May 31 at 3pm
  • Fri, June 5 at 8pm
  • Sat, June 6 at 5pm
  • Sun, June 7 at 3pm

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THE COTTAGE at Sunset Players Runs May 22-30

THE COTTAGE
Sunset Players
May 22-30
Arts Center at Dunham [West Price Hill]

Directed by Dennis Murphy

Cast: Kaitlyn McCracken as Sylvia, Justin Hanks as Beau, Cookie Hartman as Marjorie, Devn Knott as Clarke, Claudia Covarrubias as Dierdre & Nate Sweeney as Richard

This side-splitting romp is an outrageous tale of sex, betrayal, and desire as one woman decides to expose her latest affair to both her husband and her lover’s wife.

  • Fri-Sat, May 22-23 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 24 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, May 28-30 at 7:30pm

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THE FULL MONTY at Dayton Playhouse Runs May 15-31

THE FULL MONTY
Dayton Playhouse
May 15-31
[Dayton]

Directed by Tim Rezash

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When a group of out-of-work steelworkers discover just how much their wives enjoy a Girls’ Night Out, they come up with a daring plan to make some quick cash. The catch? They’ll have to put it all on the line—literally!

  • Fri-Sat, May 15-16 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 17 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 22-23 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 24 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 29-30 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 31 at 2pm

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