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February 6, 2015 · 10:57 am

NEXT TO NORMAL Runs March 6-15

BCT_Next to Normal logoNEXT TO NORMAL
Presented by Beavercreek Community Theatre
March 6-15
Beavercreek

Directed by Matt Owens

This Pulitzer-Prize winning rock musical, explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. It tells the story of a mother, Diane Goodman, who struggles with bipolar disorder and the effect that her illness has on her family. This contemporary musical is an emotional powerhouse that addresses such issues as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life. With provocative lyrics and a thrilling score, this musical shows how far two parents will go to keep themselves sane and their family’s world intact.

  • Fri, March 6 at 8pm
  • Sat, March 7 at 3pm & 8pm
  • Sun, March 8 at 3pm
  • Fri, March 13 at 8pm
  • Sat, March 14 at 3pm & 8pm
  • Sun, March 15 at 3pm

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February 6, 2015 · 10:24 am

PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE Runs March 6-14

Angie Markham as Suzanne, Doug Malcolm as Pablo Picasso & Jeff Smith as Sagot.

Angie Markham as Suzanne, Doug Malcolm as Pablo Picasso & Jeff Smith as Sagot.

PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE
Presented by Middletown Lyric Theatre
March 6-14
Middletown

Directed by Nathan Greer

Cast: Michael Schlotterbeck as Freddy, Les Landen as Gaston, Sara Carbaugh as Germine, Chris Griesinger as Albert Einstein, Angie Markham as Suzanne, Jeff Smith as Sagot, Doug Malcolm as Pablo Picasso, Dylan Bolen as Charles Dabernow Schmendiman, Misty Griesinger as The Countess & Jason Easter as The Visitor

This long running Off-Broadway absurdist comedy places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian cafe in 1904, just before the renowned scientist transformed physics with his theory of relativity and the celebrated painter set the art world afire with cubism. In his first comedy for the stage, the popular actor and screenwriter plays fast and loose with fact, fame and fortune as these two geniuses muse on the century’s achievements and prospects as well as other fanciful topics with infectious dizziness. Bystanders, including Picasso’ agent, the bartender and his mistress, Picasso’s date, an elderly philosopher, Charles Dabernow Schmendimen and an idiot inventor introduce additional flourishes of humor. The final surprise patron to join the merriment at the Lapin Agile is a charismatic dark haired singer time warped in from a later era.

  • Fri-Sat, March 6-7 at 8pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 13-14 at 8pm

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February 6, 2015 · 9:53 am

WAR OF THE WORLDS Runs March 6 & 7

TCO_War of the Worlds logoWAR OF THE WORLDS
Presented by The Company Presents
March 6 & 7
Fort Thomas

Directed by Colin Cronin
Produced by Stephanie Mooney

Cast: Collin Wenzell as INTRO ANNOUNCER, OBSERVER, OPERATOR FOUR; Adam Drake as ORSON WELLES, PROFESSOR RICHARD PIERSON; Lynne Aronson as ANNOUNCER ONE, COMMANDER VOGHT; Jay Dallas Benson as ANNOUNCER TWO, STRANGER; Chris Lannan as ANNOUNCER THREE, OPERATOR ONE, FOLEY ARTIST; Patti Newberry as REPORTER CARL PHILLIPS, OPERATOR FIVE; Paul Gable as POLICEMAN, SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR, GUNNER; Mark Aronson — MR. WILMUTH, GENERAL MONTGOMERY SMITH, OPERATOR THREE; Leah Baker as VICE-PRESIDENT HARRY MCDONALD, OFFICER, ANNOUNCER FOUR & Jeffrey Layne Blevins as CAPTAIN LANSING, OPERATOR TWO

Broadcast from New York’s Mercury Theatre in 1938, WAR OF THE WORLDS: The Radio Play, based on the novel by H. G. Wells, had many terrified listeners convinced that an actual alien invasion of Earth was taking place. Adapted by Howard E. Koch, co-writer of Casablanca, this frightening tale of an extraterrestrial takeover will be brought to the stage by The Company to thrill and chill audiences.

Experience what it may have been like to sit in the studio as this iconic drama was broadcast. Listen as actors create a scene using only their voices, hear live sound effects, and allow your imagination to bring this classic science-fiction tale to life.

  • Fri-Sat, March 6-7 at 8pm

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February 5, 2015 · 11:21 am

SOUTH PACIFIC Runs March 5-May 3

LAC_South PacificSOUTH PACIFIC
Presented by La Comedia Dinner Theatre
March 5-May 3
Springboro

Set on a tropical island during World War II, SOUTH PACIFIC tells the sweeping romantic story of two couples and how their happiness is threatened by the realities of war and their own prejudices. Considered by many to be the finest musical ever written, the score’s songs include such classics as “Some Enchanted Evening,” “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair,” “Younger Than Springtime,” “Bali Ha’i,” “There Is Nothin’ Like A Dame,” “This Nearly Was Mine” and “A Wonderful Guy.” The original Broadway production won ten Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Score. The 2008 Broadway revival won seven Tonys including Best Musical Revival. Don’t miss this all time classic appearing on our stage for the first time since 1997.

  • Thu, March 5 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 6-7 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, March 8 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed-Thu, March 11-12 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 13-14 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, March 15 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed-Thu, March 18-19 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 20-21 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, March 22 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed-Thu, March 25-26 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 27-28 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, March 29 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed-Thu, April 1-2 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, April 3-4 at 5:30pm
  • Wed-Thu, April 8-9 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, April 10-11 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, April 12 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed-Thu, April 15-16 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, April 17-18 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, April 19 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed-Thu, April 22-23 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, April 24-25 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, April 26 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed-Thu, April 29-30 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 1-2 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, May 3 at 10:30am & 5:30pm

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February 5, 2015 · 10:53 am

LITTLE WOMEN the Musical Runs March 5-21

FLI_Little Women logoLITTLE WOMEN the Musical
Presented by Footlighters Inc.
March 5-21
Newport

Directed by Jerry Wiesenhahn

Cast: Katie Sullivan as Jo, Deana Tully as Marmee, JJ Long as Laurie, Charlie Harper as Prof. Bhaer, Kelly Dunham as Meg, Megan Hudson as Beth, Lydia Yax as Amy, Catherine Shultz as Aunt March, Nick Horton as Mr. Brooke & Bill Geraghty as Mr. Laurence

Based on Louisa May Alcott’s own family experiences (and novel), LITTLE WOMEN, follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they grow up in Civil War America. The beloved story of the March sisters is timeless and deals with issues as relevant today as when they were written. Now, this wonderful narrative has been brought to life as an exhilarating new musical filled with glorious music, dancing and heart. LITTLE WOMEN embodies the complete theatrical experience, guaranteeing a night filled with laughter, tears, and a lifting of the spirit. This powerful score soars with the sounds of personal discovery, heartache and hope — the sounds of a young America finding its voice. In years to come, we are sure that hundreds of productions by schools and theatres throughout the world will make this stage adaptation of the American classic novel a classic musical theatre treasure in its own right.

  • Thu-Sat, March 5-7 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 8 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, March 12-14 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 15 at 2pm
  • Wed-Sat, March 18-21 at 8pm

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