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January 29, 2018 · 2:26 pm

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Runs March 1-17

FLI_Spelling Bee logoTHE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Footlighters Inc.
March 1-17
Stained Glass Theatre [Newport]

Directed by Nick Horton

Cast: Rick Hunt as Chip Tolentino, Megan Hudson as Logainne Schwartzandgrunierre (Schwartzy), Justin Stallkamp as Leaf Coneybear, Evan Blanton as William Barfee, Elizabeth Molloy as Marcy Park, Claire Northcut as Olive Ostrovsky, Deb Schubert as Rona Lisa Peretti, Bill Geraghty as Douglas Panch & Tony Bergman as Mitch Mahoney

An eclectic group of six-graders arrives at the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, each eager to win for very different reasons. Sweet and shy Olive brings only her best friend (the dictionary) with her to the bee; bold and hyperallergic speller William Barfee uses his “magic foot” to propel him to greatness; former champion Chip is struggling with his burgeoning puberty; easily distracted Leaf is unconvinced that he’s smart enough to be a challenger; overachiever Marcy is disappointed by her consistent success; and politically aware Logainne Schwartzandgrunenierre only wants to impress her gay dads. In hilarious, touching, and catchy songs, each speller reveals his/her hopes, struggles, and passions as they make their way through the competition. With an engaging, tuneful score by William Finn and a sweet, funny book by Rachel Sheinkin, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTMAN COUNTY SPELLING BEE causes audiences to fall in love, both with the show itself and its “perspicacious,” “jocular,” and “effervescent” spellers.

  • Thu-Sat, March 1-3 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 4 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, March 8-10 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 11 at 2pm
  • Wed-Sat, March 14-17 at 8pm
    *Sign language interpreted on March 2nd & 11th

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January 29, 2018 · 2:03 pm

WHY DOES IT HURT SO BAD? Runs Feb. 23-25

DP_Why Does it Hurt So Bad promoWHY DOES IT HURT SO BAD?
DP Demarco Plays
Feb. 23-25
Taft High School Auditorium [West End]

Directed by Ariel Underwood

  • Fri, Feb. 23 at 8pm
  • Sat, Feb. 24 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 25 at 6pm

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January 25, 2018 · 1:53 pm

POLKADOTS: The Cool Kids Musical Runs Feb. 21-March 25

TCTC_Polkadots logo2POLKADOTS: The Cool Kids Musical
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
Feb. 21-March 25
[Oakley]

Directed by Nate Bertone

POLKADOTS follows 8-year-old Lily Polkadot who just moved to the “Squares Only” small town of Rockaway. As the first Polkadot in an all Square school, Lily faces an almost impossible task of gaining acceptance from her peers. From daily bullying, to segregated drinking fountains, Lily’s quest seems hopeless until she meets Sky, a shy Square boy whose curiosity for her unique polkadot skin blooms into an unexpected pal-ship. Inspired by Civil Rights pioneers Ruby Bridges and The Little Rock Nine, Polkadots serves as a colorful history lesson for the world, reminding us that our differences make us awesome, not outcasts.

  • Wed-Thu, Feb. 21-22 at 10am & 12pm
  • Fri, Feb. 23 at 10am, 12pm & 7pm
  • Sat, Feb. 24 at 12pm & 5pm
  • Sun, Feb. 25 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Wed-Thu, Feb. 28-March 1 at 10am & 12pm
  • Fri, March 2 at 10am, 12pm & 7pm
  • Sat, March 3 at 12pm & 5pm
  • Sun, March 4 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Wed-Thu, March 7-8 at 10am & 12pm
  • Fri, March 9 at 10am, 12pm & 7pm
  • Sat, March 10 at 12pm & 5pm
  • Sun, March 11 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Wed-Thu, March 14-15 at 10am & 12pm
  • Fri, March 16 at 10am, 12pm & 7pm
  • Sat, March 17 at 12pm & 5pm
  • Sun, March 18 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Fri, March 23 at 7pm
  • Sat, March 24 at 12pm & 5pm
  • Sun, March 25 at 2pm & 5pm

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January 25, 2018 · 1:13 pm

THE COLOR PURPLE Runs Feb. 22-April 15

LAC_The Color Purple logoTHE COLOR PURPLE
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
Feb. 22-April 15
Springboro

Based upon Alice Walker’s acclaimed novel of the same name, THE COLOR PURPLE is the epic tale of 40-years in the life of a family in rural Georgia. At its center is fourteen-year-old Celie. When Celie is forced by her abusive father to marry a cruel farmer, called “Mister,” she is separated from all that she loves.

  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 22-23 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 24 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 25 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 1-2 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, March 3 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, March 4 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 8-9 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, March 10 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, March 11 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 15-16 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, March 17 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, March 18 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 22-23 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, March 24 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, March 25 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 29-30 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, March 31 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, April 1 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, April 5-6 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, April 7 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, April 8 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, April 12-13 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, April 14 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, April 15 at 10:30am & 5:30pm

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January 24, 2018 · 3:21 pm

THE GIRLS OF MILLER’S COURT Runs Feb. 23-March 11

TDW_The Girls of Millers Court logoTHE GIRLS OF MILLER’S COURT
The Drama Workshop
Feb. 23-March 11
Glenmore Playhouse [Cheviot]

Written by Jack Williams
Directed by Jef Brown

Cast: Susan Unes as Mary, Jeanette Tacon as Annie, Heather Pfeiffer as Kate, Elizabeth Beatty as Liz, Stephanie LK as Polly, Burt McCollom as Archer, Collin Wenzell as Robert, Kent Wramplemeier as Jack, Jeremy Cox as Jamie, Russ Derek McGee as Jailer & Clint Bramkamp as Constable

After Jack the Ripper begins his bloody rampage in 1888, a band of prostitutes join forces to save their own lives by trapping the murderer themselves. A battle of wits ensues, as the hunter becomes the hunted – or does he? Based on true events, this is a Jack the Ripper tale that you’ve never seen before!

  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 23-24 at 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 25 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 2-3 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 4 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 9-10 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 11 at 2pm

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