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December 12, 2016 · 5:58 pm

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Runs Jan. 6-14

d2d_25th-annual-putnam-logoTHE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Dare to Defy Productions
Jan. 6-14
Mathile Theatre/Dayton Arts Institute [Dayton]

Directed by Matthew Smith
Music direction by Charles Larkowski
Choreographed by Jessica Eggleston

Cast: Brad Bishop as Vice Principal Panch, Jamal Cann as Mitch Mahoney, Laura Falb as Olive Ostovsky, Brent Hoggatt  as Chip Tolentino, Tori Kocher as Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre, Abby Land as Marcy Park, Brett Norgaard as Leaf Coneybear, Brennan Paulin as William Barfee & Sherri Sutter as Rona Lisa Perretti

Ever wanted to fit in? Ever thought that second place wasn’t good enough or that winning could finally help you figure out who you are? THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is the story of a group of socially awkward kids finding joy, heartache and a purpose competing at the regional spelling bee. Winner of the Tony and Drama Desk awards for best book, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience.

  • Fri, Jan. 6 at 8pm
  • Sat, Jan. 7 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Fri-Sat, Jan. 13-14 at 8pm

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December 12, 2016 · 5:56 pm

SPRING AWAKENING Runs Jan. 5-8

qcp_spring-awakening-promoSPRING AWAKENING
Queen City Productions
Jan. 5-8
Theatre 42 [Lebanon]

Cast 1: Jacob Lucas as Melchior, Alex Farmer as Wendla, Jason Dunaway as Moritz, Elyssa Carmony as Ilse, Seth Allen as Hanschen, Logan Moreira  as Georg, Daniel Uetrecht as Ernst, Jonathan Eckman as Otto, Jayda Norris as Martha, Rosie Bentley as Anna, Abby Farmer as Thea, Gary Robinson as Adult Male 1, Kevin Dunaway as Adult Male 2, Denise Schnieders as Adult Female 1 & Shannon Alter-Fredenburg as Adult Female 2
Special Dancers: Rachel Cleary & Meghan Hutchins
Ensemble: Caitlyn Sanderson, Meghan Hutchins, Sarah Zaffiro, Allison Vail, Vannessa Leahr & Abigail Smith

Cast 2: Nick Godfrey as Melchior, Sarah Zaffiro as Wendla, Jason Dunaway as Moritz, Allison Vail as Ilse, Seth Allen as Hanschen, Logan Moreira  as Georg, Daniel Uetrecht as Ernst, Jonathan Eckman as Otto, Meghan Hutchins as Martha, Vanessa Leahr as Anna, Abigail Smith as Thea, Gary Robinson as Adult Male 1, Kevin Dunaway as Adult Male 2, Denise Schnieders as Adult Female 1 & Shannon Alter-Fredenburg as Adult Female 2
Special Dancers: Rachel Cleary & Alex Farmer
Ensemble: Caitlyn Sanderson, Jayda Norris, Alex Farmer, Elyssa Carmony, Rosie Bentley & Abby Farmer

SPRING AWAKENING explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with poignancy and passion that is illuminating and unforgettable. The landmark musical is an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and rock & roll that is exhilarating audiences across the nation like no other musical in years.

  • Thu, Jan. 5 at 7:30pm (Cast 1)
  • Fri, Jan. 6 at 7:30pm (Cast 2)
  • Sat. Jan. 7 at 2pm (Cast 2)
  • Sat, Jan. 7 at 7:30pm (Cast 1)
  • Sun, Jan. 8 at 2pm (Cast 1)
  • Sun, Jan. 8 at 7:30pm (Cast 2)

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December 12, 2016 · 5:47 pm

A GENTLEMEN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Runs Jan. 3-8

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National Touring Company. Kristen Beth Williams as Sibella Hallward & Kevin Massey as Monty Navarro in a scene from A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER. Photo by Joan Marcus.

A GENTLEMEN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
Broadway in Cincinnati
Jan. 3-8
Aronoff Center [Downtown]

Gentleman’s Guide tells the uproarious story of Monty Navarro, a distant heir to a family fortune who sets out to jump the line of succession, by any means necessary. All the while, he’s got to juggle his mistress (she’s after more than just love), his fiancée (she’s his cousin but who’s keeping track?), and the constant threat of landing behind bars! Of course, it will all be worth it if he can slay his way to his inheritance… and be done in time for tea. The Hollywood Reporter raves, “Gentleman’s Guide restores our faith in musical comedy” and The New York Times cheers, “it will lift the hearts of all those who’ve been pining for what seems like a lost art form.” Kindly get your tickets now for the new musical that will have you dying with laughter!

  • Tue-Thu, Jan. 3-5 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Jan. 6 at 8pm
  • Sat, Jan. 7 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Jan. 8 at 1pm & 6:30pm

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December 8, 2016 · 5:13 pm

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE Runs Dec. 15-18

PrintIT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE
Cinematic Plays Theatre Company
Dec. 15-18
West Chester Activity Center

A radio play where actors, musicians and sound-effects artists fill the stage, and act out the classic holiday story as it would have been presented in the golden age of radio.

  • Thu, Dec. 15 at 7pm
  • Fri, Dec. 16 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 18 at 3:30pm

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December 8, 2016 · 4:49 pm

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Runs Dec. 15-18

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A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
Sinclair Community College Theatre
Dec. 15-18
Blair Hall Theatre [Dayton]

Directed by Gina Kleesattel
Music Directed by Katherine Frauman

Back by popular demand, this holiday show is becoming a sell out family tradition at Sinclair! First shown as an animated TV special based on Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts characters, this faithful adaptation brings Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the gang LIVE ON STAGE. This colorful 40-minute production offers a perfect introduction for young children to LIVE theatre. All patrons, regardless of age must have a ticket, including infants.

  • Thu, Dec. 15 at 12pm
  • Fri, Dec. 16 at 12pm & 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 17 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 18 at 2pm & 4pm

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