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November 13, 2025 · 4:58 pm

REHEARSAL FOR MURDER Runs Nov. 14-23

REHEARSAL FOR MURDER
Actors Theatre Fairborn
Nov. 14-23
[Fairborn]

Directed by Craig Smith

One year after a beautiful leading lady is found dead — a death officially ruled a suicide—her playwright fiancé gathers the original cast and crew at the very same theater. The playwright, convinced she was murdered, uses the first reading of his new play to lure out the killer. You don’t want to miss this whodunit!

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 14-15 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 16 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 21-22 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 23 at 3pm

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November 13, 2025 · 4:56 pm

A SHERLOCK CAROL Runs Dec. 12-20

A SHERLOCK CAROL
Lumos Players
Dec. 12-20
Lakeview UCC [Maineville]

Directed by Corey McOsker-Nieman & Tina Behringer

Cast: Paul Gerwe as Sherlock Holmes, David Britt as Ebenezer Scrooge, Alexander Partridge as Dr. Timothy Cratchit & Others, Paige Corsmeier as The Countess & Others, Karen Sence as Mrs. Dilber & Others, McKenzie Kugler as Lestrade & Others, Lisa White as Martha Cratchit & Others, Laurie Barber as Dr. Watson & Others & – Nore Nolte as Emma & Others

When a grown-up Tiny Tim asks Sherlock Holmes to investigate the death of Ebenezer Scrooge, the world’s most famous detective must use his keen intellect to solve a holiday mystery. Blending Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes with Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, this witty, fast-paced play is filled with intrigue, laughs, and heartwarming holiday spirit.

  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 12-13 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 19-20 at 7:30pm

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November 13, 2025 · 4:55 pm

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER Runs Dec. 12-14

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
Stage Right Musical Theatre Company
Runs Dec. 12-14
Williamstown Performing Arts Center

Based on the beloved book, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is the perfect addition to your family’s holiday tradition. The predictable chaos of Beth Bradley’s church pageant is turned upside down when the unruly Herdman kids crash the show, demanding the lead roles. As things spiral into hilarity—shepherds quit, the show falls apart and the church even catches fire—these misfits somehow breathe new life into the Christmas story. This hilarious, heartwarming holiday classic by Barbara Robinson is filled with unexpected moments and plenty of laughs, making it the perfect show for the whole family to enjoy. Don’t miss this festive rollercoaster of fun and redemption!

  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 12-13 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 15 at 2:30pm

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November 13, 2025 · 4:54 pm

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Runs Dec. 13-15

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Preble Players
Dec. 13-15
The Joy & Whimsy Depot [Lewisburg, Oh.]

A live radio production of an adaptation of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Come enjoy this timeless, holiday classic!

  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 13-14 at 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 15 at 2pm

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November 13, 2025 · 4:54 pm

EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME!) Runs Dec. 10-28

Billy Chace as Santa. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME!)
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Dec. 10-28
[Over-the-Rhine]

Cast: Geoffrey Warren Barnes II as Geoff, Billy Chace* as Santa, Cary Davenport* as Cary & Candice Handy* as Candice

CSC’s holiday smash hit Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) is back again for another season of holiday hilarity! What begins as another annual production of A Christmas Carol, soon devolves into a slightly irreverent (but undeniably adoring) look at all of your “Beloved Holiday Classics” including pop culture favorites like It’s a Wonderful Life, The Grinch, Rudolph, Charlie Brown and more! Add in topical references that always keep this annual tradition fresh and fun as we send up everything from Dickens to Dr. Seuss in an evening of high octane jollity and frivolity. Content Advisory: Contains mild adult humor, PG13; not recommended for anyone who still believes in Santa.

  • In preview, Wed Dec. 10 at 7:30pm (Half Price Preview Performance)
  • Thu-Fri Dec. 11-12 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 13 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 14 at 2pm
  • Wed-Fri, Dec. 17-19 at 7:30pm
  • Sat-Sun, Dec. 20-21 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Mon, Dec. 22 at 7:30pm
  • Tue, Dec. 23 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 26-27 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 28 at 2pm

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