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August 12, 2016 · 7:01 am

BEAU JEST Runs Sept. 9-25

MPI_Beau Jest logoBEAU JEST
Mariemont Players
Sept. 9-25
Walton Creek Theatre

Directed by Dan Maloney
Produced by Norma Niinemets

Cast: Meagan Blasch, Joel Lind, Linda Callahan, Evan Blanton, and Jay Gossett

Sarah is a nice Jewish girl with a problem: her parents want her married to a nice Jewish boy. They have never met her boyfriend, a WASP executive named Chris Kringle. She tells them she is dating a Jewish doctor and they insist on meeting him. She plans a dinner party and, over the heated protests of Chris, employs an escort service to send her a Jewish date to be Dr. Steinberg. Instead, they send Bob Schroeder, an aspiring actor who agrees to perform the impersonation. Happily, he is extremely convincing in the role and Sarah’s parents are enraptured. Soon, even Sarah falls for Bob. BEAU JEST reminds us of the kind of humor we can find in our own lives – the kind that renews us from within, if only in passing moments.

  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 9-10 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 11 at 2pm
  • Thu, Sept. 15 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 16-17 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 18 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Thu, Sept. 22 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Sept. 23 at 8pm
  • Sat, Sept. 24 at 3pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 25 at 2pm

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August 11, 2016 · 7:11 am

SWEENEY TODD Runs Sept. 8-Oct. 2

HRTC_Sweeney Todd logoSWEENEY TODD
Human Race Theatre Company
Sept. 8-Oct. 2
Loft Theatre [Dayton]

Directed by Scott Stoney
Music direction by Sean Michael Flowers
Choreography by Tracey Bonner

Cast: Jamie Cordes as Sweeney Todd, Rebecca Watson as Mrs. Lovett, David McDonald as Judge Turpin, Aaron Vega as The Beadle, Craig McEldowney as Adolfo Pirelli, DJ Plunkett as Tomas Ragg, Kimberly Hessler as Johanna, Zack Steele as Anthony Hope & Christine Zavakos as Beggar Woman
Ensemble: Gina Handy, Drew Helton, Scott Hunt, Cassi Mikat, Nathan Pecchia, David Shough, Sherri Sutter & Kandis Wean

Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd, a barber unjustly imprisoned by corrupt Judge Turpin, who returns to 19th century London fifteen years later to take his revenge on the man who took him from his wife and young daughter. Todd’s need for vengeance becomes indiscriminately murderous—and profitable—when he partners with the unscrupulous Mrs. Lovett and opens his new barber practice above her failing meat pie shop. With his busy straight razors and her new secret ingredient, their fame grows until Todd comes face to face with the judge. Can he avenge his family before their dastardly deeds are uncovered?

  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 8-10 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 11 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Wed, Sept. 13-14 at 7pm
  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 15-17 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 18 at 2pm
  • Tue-Wed, Sept. 20-21 at 7pm
  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 22-24 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 25 at 2pm
  • Tue-Wed, Sept. 27-28 at 7pm
  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 2 at 2pm

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August 11, 2016 · 7:05 am

HAIR Runs Sept. 8-24

FLI_Hair logoHAIR
Footlighters Inc.
Sept. 8-24
Stained Glass Theatre [Newport]

Directed by Jennifer & Jered Ryan
Music direction by Alan Masters
Vocal direction by Jered Ryan
Choreographed by Jules Shumate

Cast: Clay Abbott as Claude, Greg Shaffer as Berger, Megan Callahan as Sheila, Anna Jennifer McCafferty as Dionne, Justin Stallkamp as Woof, Ramon Hutchins as Hud, Julie Wartner as Jeannie & Kati Bakes as Chrissy
The Tribe: Kaitlin Altieri, Sarah Andrews, Mike Blessing, Charles Croley, Amanda Emmons Shumate, Josh Harris, Kyndra Jefferies, Ilona Piaskowy, Jules Shumate, Chelsey Ross & Laura Wacksman

Set in an East Village park in 1967, HAIR is the musical story of a group of hippies who celebrate peace and love in the shadow of the Vietnam War. The loose plotline centers on Berger, the charismatic leader of the “tribe,” and Claude, a sweet-natured guy from Queens who’s about to be drafted. Other memorable characters include Berger’s war protester girlfriend Sheila, lovable flower child Crissy, Mick Jagger fan Woof, Claude’s straight-laced parents and many more. But the real star of HAIR is the rocking score, which includes such classic hits as “Let the Sunshine In,” “Aquarius” and “Good Morning Starshine.”

  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 8-10 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 11 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 15-17 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 18 at 2pm
  • Wed-Sat, Sept. 21-24 at 8pm

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August 10, 2016 · 6:52 am

GODSPELL Runs Sept. 8-Oct. 2

CCPA_Godspell logoGODSPELL
Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
Sept. 8-Oct. 2
West Price Hill

Directed & choreographed by Maggie Perrino
Music dircection by Xan Jeffery

Cast: Anne Schneider as Gilmer, Peter Cutler as Judas/John the Baptist, Churaqui Mosley as Herb, Royce Louden as Jeffrey, Kelcey Steele as Lamar, Kyle Quinlivan as Jesus, Allison Muennich as Sonia, Savannah Slaby as Joanne, Ashley Colbert as Robin & Courtni Nicolaci as Peggy

One of the most successful musicals in history, GODSPELL presents a whimsical and ultimately inspiring view of Jesus, as His followers and disciples re-enact parables and scenes from the New Testament, energy, laughter and love. This rock musical was an immediate hit when it opened off-Broadway in the spring of 1971, before moving to its triumphal run on the Great White Way. Many songs from the show became popular hits, including Day by Day, All Good Gifts, Turn Back Oh Man, and All For the Best.

  • Thu, Sept. 8 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 9-10 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 11 at 2pm
  • Thu, Sept. 15 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 16-17 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 18 at 2pm
  • Thu, Sept. 22 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 23-24 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 25 at 2pm
  • Thu, Sept. 29 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 30-Oct. 1 at 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 2 at 2pm

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August 10, 2016 · 6:49 am

THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE Runs Sept. 6-25

ETC_The Legend of George McBride logoTHE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
Sept. 6-25
Over-the-Rhine

Directed by D. Lynn Meyers

Cast: Bruce Cromer, Michael G Bath, Darnell Pierre Benjamin, Michael Gerard Carr, and Margaret Ivey

He’s young, he’s broke, his landlord’s knocking at the door, and he’s just found out his wife is going to have a baby. To make matters even more desperate, Casey is fired from his gig as an Elvis impersonator in a run-down, small-town Florida bar. When the bar owner brings in a B-level drag show to replace his act, Casey learns that necessity is the mother of reinvention and that he has a whole lot to learn about show business–and himself. Content Advisory:  This production contains mature content and may not be suitable for all audiences.

  • In preview, Tue, Sept. 6 at 7pm
  • Wed-Thu, Sept. 7-8 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Sept. 9 at 8pm
  • Sat, Sept. 10 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 11 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Thu, Sept. 13-15 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Sept. 16 at 8pm
  • Sat, Sept. 17 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 18 at 2pm & 7pm

As of Friday, Sept. 19th at 9am
Friday & Saturday night and Sunday’s matinee are SOLD OUT.
All other remaining performances closing week have limited availability.

  • Tue-Thu, Sept. 20-22 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Sept. 23 at 8pm
  • Sat, Sept. 24 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 25 at 2pm & 7pm

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