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February 3, 2025 · 5:17 pm

PAUL ROBESON and THE DOUGLASS-LINCOLN DEBATES Runs Feb. 28-March 1

PAUL ROBESON and THE DOUGLASS-LINCOLN DEBATES
Cincinnati Black Theatre Company
Feb. 28-March 1
National Underground Freedom Center [Downtown]

PAUL ROBESON directed by Avery Hammonds
Cast: Wendell Young as Paul Robeson

Former Cincinnati City Councilman as Robeson singing “Ol’ Man River,” “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,” and others. Robeson’s cheerful defiance, sly humor, and unflagging courage characterize his struggle to live life on his own terms. Powerful singing and acting talents launch his career to stardom and international celebrity.

THE DOUGLASS-LINCOLN DEBATES directed by Douglas D. Miron
Cast: Steffon Sharpless as Frederick Douglass & Doug Miron as President Abraham Lincoln

This uplifting patriotic drama about leaders who despite their differences, work together for the good of all Americans, helping to save our nation and inspire Americans during the dark days of the Civil War.

  • Fri, Feb. 28 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, March 1 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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January 31, 2025 · 7:04 am

DEATHTRAP Runs Feb. 28-March 9

DEATHTRAP
Lebanon Theatre Company
Feb. 28-March 9
[Lebanon]

Directed by Micheal Schumacher

Cast: Jake Stone as Sydney Bruhl, Michael Cline as Clifford Anderson, Katie McCoy as Myra Bruhl, Karla Meeker as Helga ten Dorp & Rick Enriquez as Proctor Milgrim

In Ira Levin’s classic comedic thriller, Deathtrap, a washed-up playwright finds a chance to rise to the top once more, a shot he’d be willing to kill for. Sidney Bruhl hasn’t written a hit play for 18 years when he receives a script from a former student, Clifford Anderson, that’s a guaranteed success. His wife, Myra, suggests the two men could collaborate; Sidney jokes that it’d be just as easy to murder the young man and steal the script for his own. When Clifford arrives later that evening, no one–not even the visiting psychic–could predict where the dark events of the night will go. Who is innocent? Who only seems that way? Deathtrap is a sharply funny play full of twists and turns that keep an audience on the edge of their seats. Is anyone really safe when a man sees a clean shot at success?

  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 28-March 1 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, March 2 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 7-8 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, March 9 at 2pm

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January 31, 2025 · 6:58 am

DANCE ’25: HOMECOMING Runs Feb. 28-March 2

DANCE ’25: HOMECOMING
NKU School of the Arts
Feb. 28-March 2
NKU Corbett Theatre [Highland Heights]

A moving evening of world-premiere choreography, this years concert, under the talented guidance of Professor Jeri Gatch, strikes a more familial tone with its theme: Homecoming. What could be more appropriate after a year-and-a-half of touring productions to off-site venues due to the renovation of NKU School of the Arts theatres, than welcoming us back to campus and creating a stellar line-up of guest choreographers who include NKU dance alumni. With styles ranging from ballet to street dance, African dance to musical theatre, this concert has something for everyone to enjoy.

  • Fri, Feb. 28 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, March 1 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, March 2 at 2pm

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January 31, 2025 · 6:56 am

PETER PAN Runs Feb. 26-March 2

PETER PAN
Broadway in Dayton
Feb. 26-March 2
Schuster Center [Dayton]

This high-flying musical has been thrilling audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a new adaptation by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse, directed by Emmy Award winner Lonny Price and choreography by Lorin Latarro. The adventure begins when Peter Pan and his mischievous sidekick, Tinker Bell, visit the bedroom of the Darling children late one night. With a sprinkle of fairy dust and a few happy thoughts, the children are taken on a magical journey they will never forget. This extraordinary musical full of excitement and adventure features iconic and timeless songs including “I’m Flying,” “I Gotta Crow,” “I Won’t Grow Up” and “Neverland.” PETER PAN embraces the child in us all so go on a journey from the second star to the right and straight on ‘til morning – your entire family will be Hooked!

  • Wed-Thu, Feb. 26-27 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Feb. 28 at 8pm
  • Sat, March 1 at 10am, 3pm & 8pm
  • Sun, March 2 at 1pm & 6:30pm

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January 31, 2025 · 6:55 am

NOW AND THEN Runs Feb. 21-March 2

NOW AND THEN 
Troy Civic Theatre
Feb. 21-March 2
[Troy]

Cast: Ayden Rench as Jamie, Steve Dietrich as Man, Savvy Hostetter as Abby & Jen Kaufman as Woman

Sometimes what happens after last call just might change your life. One night in 1981, just as Jamie is closing the bar where he works, a desperate last-minute customer offers him and his girlfriend Abby two thousand dollars to sit and have a drink with him. Who wouldn’t take it? As the trio swaps stories and Jamie considers the decisions he faces about his musical career and his future with Abby, the young couple begins to realize that this older man is unusually invested in their choices… and the reason he gives them is completely unbelievable. But when a very displeased second stranger arrives, the unbelievable begins to look like it just might be true. NOW AND THEN is a heartfelt romantic comedy about the costs of the choices we make, and the people who make them with us.

  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 21-22 at 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 23 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat. Feb. 28-March 1 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 2 at 2pm

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