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HAMLET Runs Jan. 10-Feb. 9

Bruce Cromer, Sherman Fracher & Brent Vimtrup.

Bruce Cromer, Sherman Fracher & Brent Vimtrup.

HAMLET
Presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Jan. 10-Feb. 9
Downtown

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Cast: Billy Chance, Darnell Pierre Benjamin, Jim Hopkins, Charlie Cromer, Caitlin McWethy, Brent Vimtrup,. Bruce Cromer, Justin King, Justin McCombs, Travis McElroy, Zach Schute, Sherman Fracher, Sara Clark, Maggie Lou Rader, Matt Lytle & Paul Riopelle

The King of Denmark’s mysterious death, and the Queen’s over-hasty marriage to her late husband’s brother lead Prince Hamlet to the inevitable conclusion that “something is rotten in the state of Denmark.” In his quest for retribution, the eponymous prince wrestles with morality, his own sanity and the very nature of existence itself. The greatest play ever written in the English language, Hamlet paints a startlingly poignant picture of what it means to be (or not to be) human.

  • In preview Wed-Thu, Jan 8-9 at 7:30pm. All seats $20.
  • Fri-Sat, Jan. 10-11 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Sat, Jan. 16-18 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Jan. 19 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Jan. 23-25 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Jan. 26 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, Jan. 30-31 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 1 at 7:30pm SOLD OUT
  • Sun, Feb. 2 at 2pm SOLD OUT
  • Thu-Sat, Feb. 6-8 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 9 at 2pm

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THE BOOK OF MORMON Runs Jan. 7-26

Phyre Hawkins, Mark Evans & Christopher John O'Neill. THE BOOK OF MORMON First National Tour. (c) Joan Marcus, 2013.

Phyre Hawkins, Mark Evans & Christopher John O’Neill. THE BOOK OF MORMON First National Tour. (c) Joan Marcus, 2013.

THE BOOK OF MORMON
Presented by Broadway in Cincinnati
Jan. 7-26
Downtown

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THE BOOK OF MORMON tells the story of two young Mormon missionaries sent to a remote village in northern Uganda, where a brutal warlord is threatening the local population. Naïve and optimistic, the two missionaries try to share the Book of Mormon, one of their scriptures—which only one of them has read—but have trouble connecting with the locals, who are more worried about war, famine, poverty, and AIDS than about religion. Contains explicit language. 

  • Tue-Thu, Jan. 7-9 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Jan. 10 at 8pm
  • Sat, Jan. 11 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Jan. 12 at 1pm & 6:30pm
  • Tue-Thu, Jan. 14-16 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Jan. 17 at 8pm
  • Sat, Jan. 18 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Jan. 19 at 1pm & 6:30pm
  • Tue-Thu, Jan. 21-23 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Jan. 24 at 8pm
  • Sat, Jan. 25 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Jan. 26 at 1pm & 6:30pm

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A KLINGON CHRISTMAS CAROL Announces Special Guests

Cincinnati Welcomes Adaptation of Holiday Favorite

Indianapolis-based music group il Troubadour.

Indianapolis-based music group il Troubadour.

A KLINGON CHRISTMAS CAROL begins performances on Wednesday, December 11 and is honored to announce a list of very special guests joining the show throughout the run ending on December 22. Marc Okrand, creator of the Klingon language made famous in the Star Trek franchise will be in the audience for opening night. Author of “The Klingon Dictionary,” Okrand has been involved with Star Trek since Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Director and producer of Cincinnati’s A KLINGON CHRISTMAS CAROL, Michael Hall said, “We are thrilled that Marc will be seeing our production. The cast has worked very hard to respect the Klingon language and culture. Sharing it with the language’s creator is something very special indeed.”

In addition to Marc Okrand, Indianapolis-based music group il Troubadour will be performing Klingon songs at both the opening night (December 11) and closing night (December 22) performances. A KLINGON CHRISTMAS CAROL’s playwright, Christopher Kidder-Mostrom will be in attendance on Saturday, December 14.

Produced by Hugo West Productions, A KLINGON CHRISTMAS CAROL embraces the holiday season, with performances Wednesdays through Sundays December 11 through 22. Written by Christopher Kidder-Mostrom and Sasha Walloch, A KLINGON CHRISTMAS CAROL was first performed in Saint Paul, Minnesota in 2007, later adding a production in Chicago. 2013 marks the first time that the show will be produced in Cincinnati, simultaneously with the Minnesota and Chicago productions.

Created within the Star Trek franchise, Klingons have been a part of popular culture since their introduction in the 1960s. This adaptation of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic tells the tale of Squ’ja as he learns to embrace the Klingon Warrior Code of Honor and will be performed in Klingon with English supertitles.

Performance dates for A KLINGON CHRISTMAS CAROL are December 11 through 15 and December 18 through 22. All show times are 8 PM, except Sundays at 5 PM, and will be performed at the Art Academy of Cincinnati: 1212 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Advance tickets are available online at www.seatyourself.biz/cincykcc. Tickets are $20 for general admission seating.

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KTC Presents THE LADY AND THE TRAMP VAUDEVILLE SHOW

ktc_Lady and the Tramp Vaudeville ShowKnow Theatre of Cincinnati presentsTHE LADY AND THE TRAMP VAUDEVILLE SHOW St. Louis troupe that brought The Beggar’s Carnivale returns for fourth year in a row

Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls of legal age, step right up to the most trampy and glamorous, biggest little, dirtiest clean vaudeville show on earth! Lola van Ella Productions and Sammy the Tramp from St. Louis, MO are returning to Cincinnati with their world famous burlesque troupe in tow for the fourth year in a row. The vaudevillian revelry will take place on Know Theatre’s mainstage December 4-6, 2013. Get your tickets soon; this sexy hootenanny will sell out.

THE LADY AND THE TRAMP VAUDEVILLE SHOW features Lola van Ella and Sammy Tramp, a dynamic duo from St. Louis, known around the world for their dazzling stage productions (including the Beggar’s Carnivale and the Show Me Burlesque Festival and Tour), humor, charisma, wit and bawdy behavior. Expect a whole lot of song and dance, a little striptease, some clever (and not so clever) magic, a little sideshow, and tons of fun for the whole family…that are 18 and older.

“The folks from the Beggar’s Carnivale have become part of the Know Theatre family,” says Eric Vosmeier, Producing Artistic Director. “This is the fourth year we’ve presented their show and we’re thrilled to have them back again. The show is pure, unadulterated fun….for adults.”

Lola van Ella is an award winning, international chanteuse, emcee, and burlesque dancer and Sammy Tramp is one of the nation’s premiere slapstick vaudevillians and silent film aficionados. Together, they create a stage show that is filled with charm, laughs, sex and most importantly, good old fashioned entertainment.

Performances: Wednesday December 4, 2013 @ 8pm Thursday December 5, 2013 @ 8pm Friday December 6, 2013 @ 8pm Friday December 7, 2013 @ 11pm

Where: Know Theatre of Cincinnati, 1120 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

How Much: All tickets for this performance are $15 in advance and go up to $20 starting Monday December 2 at noon. Tickets can be purchased by visiting knowtheatre.com or by calling the box office at 513.300.KNOW (5669). Advance reservations are encouraged as this event regularly sells out.

Know Theatre of Cincinnati is supported, in part, by the generosity of community contributions to the ArtsWave Campaign. The Ohio Arts Council helps fund Know Theatre with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Know Theatre is supported by the National Theatre Company Grant from The American Theatre Wing, dedicated to supporting the most promising emerging theatre companies from around the country. Know Theatre of Cincinnati also receives support from The Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation, helping to change our communities for the better through collaboration and innovation. . Our mission is to create evocative and explosive live entertainment. We value a playful artistic community where artists can collaborate and grow.

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A KLINGON CHRISTMAS CAROL Makes Cincinnati Premiere

Adaptation of Holiday Classic Performs Two Weekends Only

Burgess Byrd & Don Volpenhein rehearse HWT's A KLINGON CHRISTMAS CAROL.

Burgess Byrd & Don Volpenhein rehearse HWT’s A KLINGON CHRISTMAS CAROL.

Hugo West Productions, the same company responsible for the Cincinnati and Indianapolis Fringe Festival hit, Don’t Cross The Streams: The Cease and Desist Musical, now bring the Cincinnati premiere of A KLINGON CHRISTMAS CAROL to the Tri-State. Written by Christopher Kidder-Mostrom and Sasha Walloch, A KLINGON CHRISTMAS CAROL was first performed in Saint Paul, Minnesota in 2007, moving to Chicago in 2010 and will perform there in its fourth straight year. 2013 marks the first time that the show will be produced in Cincinnati, simultaneously with the Minnesota and Chicago productions.

Created within the Star Trek franchise, Klingons have been a part of popular culture since their introduction in the 1960s. This adaptation of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic tells the tale of Squ’ja as he learns to embrace the Klingon Warrior Code of Honor and will be performed in Klingon with English supertitles. “During the holidays, it’s tradition to see A Christmas Carol and we are excited to be able to present this uniquely refreshing version,” said Michael Hall, director and producer of A Klingon Christmas Carol. “You don’t have to be a Star Trek fan to appreciate our Scrooge’s tale of redemption. We promise you’ll leave with a smile on your face and an experience you’ll be talking about all holiday season!”

In addition to A KLINGON CHRISTMAS CAROL’s long list of credentials, Chris Lipscombe who helped with the original translation of the play serves as Language Consultant and Jonn Baca, member of the Society of American Fight Directors, is fight choreographer.

Performance dates for A KLINGON CHRISTMAS CAROL are December 11 through 15 and December 18 through 22. All show times are 8 PM, except Sundays at 5 PM, and will be performed at the Art Academy of Cincinnati: 1212 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Advance tickets are available online at www.seatyourself.biz/cincykcc. Tickets are $20 for general admission seating.

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