MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Wright State University
Feb. 14-23
[Dayton]
Directed by Josh Aaron McCabe
Choreographed by Arianna Schrage and Alex Thate
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William Shakespeare’s comedic romp revels in mistaken identity, witty banter, and romance.
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PIPPIN
Xavier University Theatre
Feb. 14-22
[Evanston]
Directed & choreographed by Carolyn Guido Clifford
Music direction by Erin McCamley
Cast: Owen Clark as Charlemagne, Kate Crisp as Fastrada, Mary McMurray as Leading Player, Tierra London Rush as Catherine, Leo Jenkins as Pippin, Josi Pietrzyk as Berthe & Loften Cooper as Lewis/Theo
Join the enigmatic Leading Player and their magical troupe as they lead Pippin and the audience on an immersive journey through a contemporary club scene. Experience Pippin’s struggle to find their place in this dazzling and intoxicating world.
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JERSEY BOYS
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
Feb. 13-March 23
[Springboro]
With phenomenal music and great storytelling, Jersey Boys explores the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history. Winner of Best Musical at both the Tony Awards and Olivier Awards, Jersey Boys takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom.
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Bob Herzog stars as The Cat.
Dr. Seuss’ CAT IN THE HAT
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
Feb. 15-23
Taft Theatre [Downtown]
Directed by A. James Jones
Cast: Christopher Baker as Juggling Performer/Kitten, Ella Cooper as Thing 2, *Brinley Culver as Sally, Stella Dionysiou as Aerialist/Kitten, Bob Herzog as The Cat, Ethan Kuchta as Ensemble, *Elli Maddock as Thing 1, Aaron Marshall as The Circus McGurkus/Narrator/Foley Artist, Gina Mauro as Aerialist, Bobby Montaniz as Fish, Oriana Noelle as Rolling Globe Performer/Kitten, Malyssa Quinn as Ensemble, Olaf H. Rask as Unicyclist/Kitten, *Colton Slade as Ensemble, Lauren Ashley Whitfield as Aerialist, *Kavan Vadivelu as Conrad and featuring The Cincinnati Circus Company
*Denotes TCT’s Young Artists Company
From the moment his tall, red-and-white-striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know that The Cat in the Hat (Local 12’s Bob Herzog) is the funniest, most mischievous cat that they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and the craziest of ideas, he is certainly loads of fun. He turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure… but what will mom find when she gets home…? Ideal for ages 4 and up.
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ALTAR BOYZ
Footlighters, Inc.
Feb. 13-March 2
Stained Glass Theatre [Newport]
Directed by Bunny Arszman
Vocal Direction by Libby Beiting-Lipps
Music Direction by George Drewyor
Choreography by JV Katz
Cast: Alex Devore as Matthew, Michael Richart as Mark, Christopher Ball as Luke, Ray Garcia as Juan & Jacob Gildenblatt as Abraham
Get ready for a foot-stomping, rafter-raising musical comedy about a fictitious Christian boy band on the last night of their national “Raise the Praise” tour. The Boyz are five all-singing, all-dancing heartthrobs from Ohio: Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan, and Abraham. With tight harmonies and spectacular choreography, the Altar Boyz delight their audiences with a message of unity: “there is no star as bright as its constellation, no harmony in a single voice.”
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