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December 18, 2017 · 10:13 am

Roald Dahl’s WILLY WONKA Runs Jan. 18-28

TC_Willy Wonka logo2Roald Dahl’s WILLY WONKA
The Carnegie
Jan. 18-28
Covington

Directed & choreographed by Maggie Perrino
Music directed by Xan Jeffery

Cast: Dain Alan Paige as Willy Wonka, Sean P. Mette as Phineous Trout, Cade C. Harvey as Charlie Bucket, Christian Arias as Augustus Gloop, Angela Alexander Nalley as Mrs. Gloop, Gabrielle Tollefson as Veruca Salt, John Siedenberg II as Mr. Salt, Liam Sweeney as Mike Teavee, Emily Martin as Ms. Teavee, Laura Dinn as Violet Beauregarde, Lesley Hitch as Mrs. Beauregarde, Don Wong as Grandpa Joe, Brian Anderson as Mr. Bucket, Linsey Rogers as Mrs. Bucket, Aimee Zimmer as Grandma Josephine, Jeff Richardson as Grandpa George, Cathy Alter as Grandma Georgina, Jackson Higgason as James/Teen Ensemble, Molly Munn as Matilda/Teen Ensemble, Samantha Cline as Sophie/Teen Ensemble, Anna Dudley as Danny/Teen Ensemble, Mark Schutzman as Alfie/Teen Ensemble & Katelyn Moore as Billie/Teen Ensemble
Oompa Loompas/Youth Ensemble: Ryan Armstrong, Olivia Bayer, Russell Corby, Ruthie Darnell, Yvonne Herrmann, Novella Rose Marshall, Evgenia Sias & Sophia Teague

Based on the enchanting 1971 Oscar-nominated film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory starring Gene Wilder, Roald Dahl’s WILLY WONKA follows enigmatic candy manufacturer, Willy Wonka, as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy.

  • Thu-Fri, Jan. 18-19 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Jan. 20 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Jan. 21 at 3pm
  • Thu-Fri, Jan. 25-26 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Jan. 27 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Jan. 28 at 3pm

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December 12, 2017 · 3:32 pm

TESTING, TESTING, 1, 2, 3 on Jan. 9

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Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative
Jan. 9
Aronoff Center – Fifth Third Bank Theater [Downtown]

Written by Roger Collins

Your guides: Health teacher Mr. Cobb, struggling with life-forming vocational issues, and his students Bobby, tortured by his soldier father’s perils in the Middle East combat, and Val, a slave to her hyperactivity. All try desperately to determine if “normal” and “sane” are the same thing, and to come down on the side of sanity, albeit caught in what is perhaps another-than-sane context of consequentially questionable values and chronic terrorism.

  • Tue, Jan. 9 at 7:30pm

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December 12, 2017 · 9:26 am

The Who’s TOMMY Runs Jan. 12-20

D2D_The Whos Tommey logoThe Who’s TOMMY
Dare to Defy Productions
Jan. 12-20
Mathile Black Box Theatre [Dayton]

Based on the iconic 1969 rock concept album, The Who’s Tommy is an exhilarating story of hope, healing and the human spirit. The story of the pinball-playing, deaf, dumb and blind boy who triumphs over his adversities has inspired, amazed and puzzled audiences for more than 40 years.

  • Fri, Jan. 12 at 8pm
  • Sat, Jan. 13 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Fri-Sat, Jan. 19-20 at 8pm

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December 11, 2017 · 10:58 am

SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN Runs Jan. 11-Feb. 18

LAC_Smoke on the Mountain logoSMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
Jan. 11-Feb. 18
Springboro

Set in the 1930s, this musical tale introduces the singing Sanders family, who perform their traditional and bluegrass gospel songs for the members of the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant, NC. Pastor Oglethorpe welcomes the family to the church, where their individual stories and beliefs are shared during the concert. The audience serves as the members of the congregation. The score consists of almost thirty gospel tunes.

  • Thu-Fri, Jan. 11-12 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Jan. 13 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Jan. 14 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Jan. 18-19 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Jan. 20 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Jan. 21 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Jan. 25-26 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Jan. 27 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Jan. 28 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 1-2 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 3 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 4 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 8-9 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 10 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 11 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 15-16 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 17 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 18 at 10:30am & 5:30pm

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December 11, 2017 · 10:27 am

WAITRESS Runs Jan. 9-21

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Lenne Klingaman, Desi Oakley and Charity Angel Dawson. Photo by Joan Marcus.

WAITRESS
Broadway in Cincinnati
Jan. 9-21
Aronoff Center [Downtown]

Inspired by Adrienne Shelly’s beloved film, Waitress tells the story of Jenna – a waitress and expert pie maker, Jenna dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage. A baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s new doctor may offer her a chance at a fresh start, while her fellow waitresses offer their own recipes for happiness. But Jenna must summon the strength and courage to rebuild her own life.

  • Tue-Thu, Jan. 9-11 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Jan. 12 at 8pm
  • Sat, Jan. 13 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Jan. 14 at 1pm & 6:30pm
  • Tue-Thu, Jan. 16-18 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Jan. 19 at 8pm
  • Sat, Jan. 20 at 2pm  & 8pm
  • Sun, Jan. 21 at 1pm & 6:30pm

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