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April 9, 2025 · 3:26 pm

SWEET CHARITY Runs May 9-17

SWEET CHARITY
Cincinnati Music Theatre
May 9-17
Aronoff Center Jarson-Kaplan Theatre [Downtown]

Directed and choreographed by Genevieve Perrino
Vocal direction by Lena Andrews
Music direction by Shawn Charton
Produced by Karen and Cody Hendershot, and Kathy Beiting, with vocal direction by Lena Andrews and music direction by Shawn Charton.

This brassy, bold musical comedy follows the hapless but unflappable Charity Hope Valentine in her search for love, friendship, and the chance to make it big in The Big Apple. This Tony Award nominated, dance-infused musical captures all the humor and heartbreak of life in 1960s New York City.

  • Fri-Sat, May 9-10 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 11 at 2pm
  • Wed-Sat, May 14-17 at 7:30pm

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April 8, 2025 · 3:28 pm

CHILDREN OF EDEN Runs May 8-June 15

CHILDREN OF EDEN
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
May 8-June 15
[Springboro]

Based on the Biblical book of Genesis, CHILDREN OF EDEN is a beautifully dramatic portrayal of creation and the flood that examines the complex love between parents and children. With music from Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Godspell) and a book from John Caird (Les Misérables), this joyous tale of love and the power of forgiveness is perfect for the entire family. Featuring musical theatre hit songs such as “Lost In The Wilderness,” “Spark Of Creation,” and “Ain’t It Good,” this is a can’t miss event for church groups and theatre fans alike!

  • Thu-Fri, May 8-9 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, May 10 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, May 11 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, May 15-16 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, May 17 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, May 18 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, May 22-23 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, May 24 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, May 25 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, May 29-30 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, May 31 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, June 1 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, June 5-6 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, June 7 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, June 8 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, June 12-13 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, June 14 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, June 15 at 10:30am & 5:30pm

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April 3, 2025 · 3:28 pm

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: The Neil Diamond Musical Runs May 6-18

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: The Neil Diamond Musical
Broadway in Cincinnati
May 6-18
Aronoff Center Procter & Gamble Hall [Downtown]

The untold true story of a Brooklyn kid who became a chart-busting, show-stopping, award-winning American icon. Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like “America,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” and “Sweet Caroline,” an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond’s story was made to shine on Broadway – and head out on the road across America.

  • Tue-Fri, May 6-9 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, May 10 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 11 at 1pm & 6:30pm
  • Tue-Fri, May 13-16 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, May 17 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 18 at 1pm & 6:30pm

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April 3, 2025 · 3:27 pm

THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN Runs May 2-18

THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN
The Dayton Playhouse
May 2-18
[Dayton]

Directed by Aaron Eechaute Lopez

Cast: Jackie Randall as Molly Brown, Drew Williams Orozco as JJ Brown, Dana Franks as Julia, Stephen Kallenberg as Vincenzo, Christopher Brown as Erich, Bryan Schuck as Arthur, Brad Bishop as Horace Tabor, Katie Adams as Baby Doe Tabor, Lisa Susner as Louis Sneed-Hill, Shannon Carlson as Mary Nevin, Emily Rae Debevec as Maud Call/Birdie/Ensemble, Sarh Reed as Maureen O’Shaughnessy/Nelva/Ensemble, Brianna Wolfe as Pearl/Young Streetwalker/Ensemble, Rhi Grimaila as Emma Stetson/Concerned Mother, Kevin Rife as William/Hitchens/Ensemble,
Karsen Zabell as Jailer/Ensemble, Quin Tyler as Kit/Ensemble, Ensemble: Maren Rigsby as Ensemble, Landon Drumm as Father Robinson/Judge Ben Lindsey/Ensemble & Dominic Delligatti as Larry/Ensemble

Funny, light, uplifting, and uniquely American, THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN has charmed audiences on both Broadway and in film adaptations. The musical’s success is attributed to its irresistible characters, entertaining storyline, and Meredith Willson’s dynamic score, reminiscent of the beloved The Music Man. The Unsinkable Molly Brown is a lively and engaging musical that tells the captivating rags-to-riches love story of Molly and Leadville Johnny Brown. Set against the backdrop of the early twentieth century in Colorado, the musical explores themes of love, romance, social classes, and the resilience of the human spirit.

  • Fri-Sat, May 2-3 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 4 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 9-10 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 11 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 16-17 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 18 at 2pm

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April 3, 2025 · 3:26 pm

THE TOXIC AVENGER Runs May 2-18

THE TOXIC AVENGER 
Loveland Stage Company
May 2-18
[Loveland]

Directed by John Sloan
Vocal Direction by Jon Scheiding
Choreographed by Garrett Klaas
Produced by Jill Gornet

Cast: Nick Dunker as Melvin Ferd the Third/Toxic Avenger, Kayla Haas as Sarah, Amanda Marasch as Mayor Babs/Ma Ferd/Nun, Garrett Klaas as Black Dude & Justin Hanks as White Dude

THE TOXIC AVENGER is a hot toxic love story and laugh-out-loud musical that has it all—an unlikely hero, his beautiful girlfriend, a corrupt mayor and two guys who play…well, everyone else. Melvin Ferd the Third wants to clean up the most polluted town in New Jersey. Foiled by the mayor’s bullies, Melvin is dumped into a vat of radioactive waste, only to reemerge as The Toxic Avenger, New Jersey’s first superhero.

  • Fri-Sat, May 2-3 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 4 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 9-10 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 11 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 16-170 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 18 at 3pm

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