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October 1, 2013 · 12:09 am

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN Runs Oct. 31-Nov. 3

Senior Musical Theatre major Max Clayton is Don Lockwood

Senior Musical Theatre major Max Clayton is Don Lockwood

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN
Presented by UC College-Conservatory of Music
Oct. 31-Nov. 3
University Heights

Directed by Diane Lala
Music direction by Roger Grodsky
Choreographed by Patti James & Diane Lala

One of the most-loved and celebrated MGM film musicals, SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN comes to the CCM stage in a joyous, graceful and thoroughly enjoyable adaptation. Set in 1927, the musical satirizes the panic surrounding the transition from the “Silents” to the “Talkies” as the revolution in sound sweeps through the Hollywood dream factory. With great songs, lots of flashbacks and buckets and buckets of rain, the musical showers you with good old-fashioned entertainment. The glorious score includes such standards as “Good Morning,” “Make ‘em Laugh,” “You Are My Lucky Star” and the legendary “Singin’ in the Rain.”

  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at 8pm
  • Sat, Nov. 2 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 3 at 2pm

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September 30, 2013 · 4:43 pm

trueOOPS! on Oct. 14

TRUE_OPPStrueOOPS! 
Presented by trueTHEATRE
Oct. 14
 Over-the-Rhine

Produced by Dave Levy & Jeff Groh

Join us for an evening of OOPS!-stories that promise to drop your jaw, turn your stomach, and slap your knee!

Hear from a man who may carry his grandfather’s OOPS!-gene, a young woman with advice on setting your own bone (you’ll never know when you’ll need that!), two jugglers who’ve had their share of ups and downs (and just might have an OOPS-moment before your very eyes on stage!), a young magician who found himself in a situation where he wished he could disappear, and a True Theatre veteran who discovered the fine line between helping someone and almost killing them. Get your tickets now before we sell out and you find yourself saying OOPS! trueTHEATRE shows sell out in advance, so purchase tickets early.

  • Mon, Oct. 14 at 7:30pm

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September 30, 2013 · 12:05 pm

AIN’T TRUE AND UNCLE FALSE Runs Oct. 11-12

CFF_Aint TrueAIN’T TRUE AND UNCLE FALSE
Presented by Cincinnati Fringe Festival
Oct. 11-12
Over-the-Rhine

A Cincinnati Fringe Festival 2013 Encore
[Read my review of the 2013 Fringe performance.]

Step right up!!! Hear the story of how Pangea Park broke up into all the different types of parks we have today (including trailer-park!!) Learn how they make black-eyed peas by punching green peas!!! Hear a story about siamese twins who aren’t the same age!!! How about a the tale of a wall of taxidermied, mounted goldfish?!? Step right up!! Nationally acclaimed comedian, storyteller and musician Paul Strickland’s AIN’T TRUE AND UNCLE FALSE is a one man trailer park fantasy (with songs), as told to his dead grandfather for your enjoyment.

  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 11-12 at 8pm

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September 30, 2013 · 10:37 am

MACBETH Runs Oct. 30-Nov. 3

MU_MacbethMACBETH
Presented by Miami University
Oct. 30-Nov. 3
Oxford

Directed by Lewis Magruder

Cast: TJ Ganser as King Duncan of Scotland, Daniel Lees as Malcolm, Kyle Harris as Donaldbain, Hunter Doebereiner as Macbeth, Jennifer Studnicki as Lady Macbeth, Adam Josten as Macduff, Hannah Cunningham as Lady Macduff, Matthew Ebersbach as Banquo, Christina Casano as Lennox, Theresa Liebhart as Ross, Lizzie Docel as Angus, Katie Poppe as Menteith, Caitlyn Shiner as Fleance, TJ Ganser as Siward, Simon Sedmack as Young Siward, JP Horton as Seyton, Captain, Murderer 1; Caleb Schrimer as Doctor, Porter, Murderer 2; Spencer Aitken as Murderer 3, Megan Haynes as Old Woman, Cara Hinh as Gentlewoman & Richard Dent as Servant to Macbeth Household
Three Witches: Meryl Juergens, Tamara Ljubibratic & Andrea Davies
Additional Attendants, Servants and Messengers: Simon Sedmak, Spencer Aitken, Megan Haynes & Cara Hinh
Apparitions: TJ Ganser as Armored Head, Caitlyn Shiner as Bloody Child, Katie Poppe as Crowned Child, Kings: Kyle Harris, Lizzie Docel, Megan Haynes, Cara Hinh, Simon Sedmak, Spencer Aitken, Richard Dent & Matt Ebersbach and Soldiers: Kyle Harris, Matt Ebersbach & Spencer Aitken

Shakespeare’s dark and powerful tragedy of murderous ambition plays out in a world of witches and nightmares, making for a Halloween you won’t soon forget! As an exploration of the human capacity for lust and betrayal, the very name of the play’s central character has become synonymous with the evils that lurk in the human heart.

  • Wed, Oct. 30-Sat, Nov. 2 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 3 at 2pm

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September 30, 2013 · 8:28 am

FLASHDANCE Runs Oct. 29-Nov. 10

Jillian Mueller as Alex Owens. Photo by Jeremy Daniel.

Jillian Mueller as Alex Owens. Photo by Jeremy Daniel.

FLASHDANCE The Musical
Presented by Broadway in Cincinnati
Oct. 29-Nov. 10
Downtown

Celebrating its 30th Anniversary, the pop culture phenomenon of FLASHDANCE is now live on stage. With electrifying dance at its core, FLASHDANCE-THE MUSICAL tells the inspiring and unforgettable story of Alex Owens, a Pittsburgh steel mill welder by day and a bar dancer by night with dreams of one day becoming a professional performer. When romance with her steel mill boss threatens to complicate her ambitions, Alex learns the meaning of love and its power to fuel the pursuit of her dream.

  • Tue-Thu, Oct. 29-31 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Nov. 1 at 8pm
  • Sat, Nov. 2 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 3 at 1pm & 6:30pm
  • Tue-Thu, Nov. 5-7 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Nov. 8 at 8pm
  • Sat, Nov. 9 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 10 at 1pm & 6:30pm

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