Category Archives: On Stage

HANDS ON A HARDBODY Runs Sept. 2-21

ETC_Hands on a Hardbody_logoHANDS ON A HARDBODY
Presented by Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
Sept. 2-21
Over-the-Rhine

Directed by D. Lynn Meyers

Cast: Geoffrey Warren Barnes II, Michael G. Bath, Michael Gerard Carr, Charlie Clark, Jordan De Leon, Denise Devlin, Phil Fiorini, Annie Fitzpatrick, Michael Flannery, Deb G. Girdler, Sara Mackie, Dallas Padoven, Michael Shawn Starks, Brooke Steele & Kate Wilford

For 10 hard-luck Texans, a new lease on life is so close they can touch it. Over the next 144 hours under a scorching sun they will laugh, cry and push their bodies and minds to the limits as they fight to keep at least one hand on a brand new truck. The contestant with the most nerve—and tenacity—will drive away with the American Dream. Inspired by true events, this new musical is a peek into the lives of everyday, ordinary Americans, struggling to survive against the backdrop of a broken and beaten working middle class.

  • Pay what you can preview on Mon, Sept. 1 at 7pm
  • In preview on Tue, Sept. 2 at 7pm. All seats $28.
  • Wed-Thu, Sept. 3-4 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Sept. 5 at 8pm
  • Sat, Sept. 6 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 7 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Thu, Sept. 9-11 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Sept. 12 at 8pm
  • Sat, Sept. 13 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 14 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Thu, Sept. 16-18 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Sept. 19 at 8pm
  • Sat. Sept. 20 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 21 at 2pm & 7pm* (added performance)

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SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN on Aug. 23

RSCT_Smoke on the MountainSMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN
Presented by RiverStage Community Thetare
Aug. 23
New Richmond

SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN tells the story of a Saturday Night Gospel Sing at a country church in North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains in 1938. The show features two dozen rousing bluegrass songs played and sung by the Sanders Family, a traveling group making its return to performing after a five-year hiatus. Pastor Oglethorpe, the young and enthusiastic minister of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, has enlisted the Sanders Family in his efforts to bring his tiny congregation into “the modern world.” Between songs, each family member “witnesses” — telling a story about an important event in their life. Though they try to appear perfect in the eyes of a congregation who wants to be inspired by their songs, one thing after another goes awry and they reveal their true — and hilariously imperfect – natures. By the evening’s end, the Sanders Family have endeared themselves to us by revealing their weaknesses and allowing us to share in their triumphs.

  • Sat, Aug. 23 at 2:30pm & 7pm
    Optional post production reception on Saturday

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ALICE’S VIRTUAL ADVENTURE IN WONDERLAND Runs Aug. 22-30

MTG_Alices Virtual AdventureALICE’S VIRTUAL ADVENTURE IN WONDERLAND
Presented by Milford Theatre Guilde
Aug. 22-30
Milford

Written and co-directed by Linda Roll & Shaun Rue

  • Fri-Sat, Aug. 22-23 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Aug. 24 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Aug. 29-30 at 7:30pm

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REDCAP Runs July 31-Aug. 3

IBP_RedcapREDCAP
Presented by InBocca Performance
July 31-Aug. 3
Fort Thomas

The story of Little Red Riding Hood like you’ve never seen before… Who is the hunter?

  • Thu-Fri, July 31-Aug. 1 at 7pm
  • Sat. Aug. 2 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Aug. 3 at 2pm

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NICE PEOPLE DANCING TO GOOD COUNTRY MUSIC Runs Aug. 22-Sept. 7

DTG_Nice People DancingNICE PEOPLE DANCING TO GOOD COUNTRY MUSIC
Presented by Dayton Theatre Guild
Aug. 22-Sept. 7
Dayton

Directed by Ralph Dennier

No, it’s not a musical – but the name of a Texas bar where the lives of an expelled novice nun, a young man who falls instantly in love with her (nun or not!), her caring aunt with an ex-biker boyfriend (who tries his hand straightening things out), intersect in a laugh-out-loud comedy that is romantic and touching at the same time.

  • Fri-Sat, Aug. 22-23 at 8pm
  • Sun, Aug. 24 at 3pm
  • Fri, Aug. 29 at 8pm
  • Sat, Aug. 30 at 5pm
  • Sun, Aug. 31 at 3pm
  • Fri, Sept. 5 at 8pm
  • Sat, Sept. 6 at 5pm
  • Sun, Sept. 7 at 3pm

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