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March 30, 2014 · 4:59 pm

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Runs April 30-May 11

BIC_Phantom of the OperaTHE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Presented by Broadway in Cincinnati
April 30-May 11
Downtown

Following an acclaimed sold-out tour of the United Kingdom, Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s phenomenal musical success, The Phantom of the Opera, will come to a city near you as part of a brand new North American Tour. Hailed by critics as “bigger and better than ever before,” this production boasts many exciting special effects including the show’s legendary chandelier, new scenic and lighting designs, new staging and choreography. The beloved story and thrilling score will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this Phantom one of the largest productions now on tour.

  • Wed, April 30 at 7:30pm
  • Thu, May 1 at 1pm & 7:30pm
  • Fri, May 2 at 8pm
  • Sat, May 3 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, May 4 at 1pm & 6:30pm
  • Tue-Thu, May 6-8 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, May 9 at 8pm
  • Sat, May 10 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, May 11 at 1pm & 6:30pm

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March 30, 2014 · 4:47 pm

PETER PAN Runs April 30-May 4

MU_Peter PanPETER PAN
Presented by Miami University
April 30-May 4
Oxford

Directed by Laura Feldmeyer
Choreographed by Tess Stanifer

Cast: Jeremiah Plessinger as Barrie/Hook/Twin/Peter, Adam Joesten as Peter, Lauren Kammerling as Jane/Tootles, JP Horton as Curly/John/Nana, Kaela Smith as Nibs/Starkey, Richard Dent as Second Twin/Smee, Kate Hendrickson as Michael/Tiger Lily, Tamara Ljbibratic as Mrs. Darling/Tink/Mermaid, Theresa Liebhart as Wendy, Meryl Juergens as Slightly/Hook

Long before Peter Pan ever appeared on stage or screen, it was a game played by playwright James Barrie and five young brothers among the stately promenades and climbing trees of London’s Kensington Gardens. In this adaptation, Barrie rejoins the game, and travels through his memory and imagination to revisit the moments of his life that influenced the creation of Peter Pan’s most iconic characters, moments, and places.

As Barrie slips between the timeless world of Never Land, 1870s Scotland, and war-torn early twentieth century London, he reveals how his relationship to his most famous and long-lived work changed throughout his life.

As Wendy flies to Never Land, Hook captures the Lost Boys, Tinker Bell drinks the poison, and Peter decides whether to grow up or stay a boy forever, the character of Barrie must choose whether or not to finish writing Peter Pan in this creative re-imagining of the original 1904 play. Pulling from his personal notebooks, published works, speeches, and letters, Barrie speaks in his own words – painting a personal portrait of one of the world’s most beloved writers.

  • Wed-Fri, April 30-May 2 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, May 3 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 4 at 2pm

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March 27, 2014 · 1:44 pm

THE POISONED APPLE Runs April 25-May 4

BCT_The Poisoned AppleTHE POISONED APPLE
Presented by Beavercreek Community Theatre Children’s Theatre
April 25-May 4
Beavercreek

When Queen Drunella invites world leaders to a Peace Conference, her intent is to beguile them with her beauty. Only Snow White’s beauty stands in her way… and so begins the truth behind the famous tale by the Brothers Grimm. Snow White is not only beautiful inside and out, she’s bright, intelligent, charming and self-assured. Add to the mix a prince who has switched places with his squire, an opinionated cat, a Magic Mirror who speaks only the truth, a palace tour guide, a fashion conscious Queen (did we mention that she is bald?) and of course… the seven dwarves!

  • Fri-Sat, April 25-26 at 7pm
  • Sun, April 27 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 2-3 at 7pm
  • Sun, April 4 at 3pm

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March 27, 2014 · 1:04 pm

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Runs April 25-May 3

CSPO_logoA MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
Presented by CenterStage Players of Ohio
April 25-May 3
North College Hill

Directed by Francis RTM Boyle

Cast: Gary Glass as Theseus, Joann Valley as Hippolyta, Julie Jordan as Philostrate, Colin Thornton as Egeus, Hannah Rahe as Hermia, TBD as Lysander, Amanda Prell as Demetrius, Angie Boyle as Helena, Dee Dunn as Quince the Carpenter (Prologue), Rebecca Coots as Snug the Joiner (Lion), Bob Buchtman as Bottom the Weaver (Pyramus), Jeff Simon as Flute the Bellows-mender (Thisbe), Trisha Cooper as Snout the Tinker (Wall), Brendon Fookes as Starveling the Tailor (Moonshine), Rich Schmaltz as Puck, Katie Chal as The First Fairy, Raia Hirsch as Oberon, McLane Nagy as Titania, Hannah Waskowitz as Peaseblossom, Mariah Reynolds as Cobweb, Olivia Dunn as Moth & Madeline Straub as Mustardsee

Imagination runs wild in this play as the impossible becomes reality. Shakespeare’s comedy of two mixed up couples, a handful of bumbling, would-be actors, and plenty of meddling forest magic, will lead you on a hilarious and fantastical journey.

  • Fri-Sat, April 25-26 at 8pm
  • Sun, April 27 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, May 6-8 at 8pm

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March 27, 2014 · 12:27 pm

100 SAINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW Runs April 25-May 3

MLT_100 Saints You Should Know100 SAINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW
Presented by Middletown Lyric Theatre
April 25-May 3
Middletown

Directed by Charley Shafor

Cast: Claire LaNicca as Theresa, Cassidy Estridge as Abby, Gale Rudolph as Colleen, Joey Becker as Garrett & Jason Easter as Matthew

Theresa is estranged from her family and working as a cleaning woman when she finds herself surprised by the unexpected desire to learn how to pray. Matthew, the priest whose rectory she cleans, is stunned and heartbroken by the realization that he no longer knows how to talk to God. When he disappears one day, Theresa feels compelled to track him down, and her search changes both of their lives. This production contains strong adult language and mature themes.

  • Fri-Sat, April 25-26 at 8pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 2-3 at 8pm

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