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August 8, 2013 · 8:34 pm

FLY Runs Sept. 7-Oct. 6

PIP_FlyFLY
Presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Sept. 7-Oct. 5
Eden Park

Reviews: Behind the Curtain | CityBeat | Enquirer |

Directed and co-written by Ricardo Khan
Choreographed by Hope Clark

Cast: Greg Brostrom as Capt. O’Hurley, Eddie R. Brown III as W.W., Will Cobbs as Oscar, Cary Donaldson as Bomber Pilot Reynolds/Instructor/Col. Snopes, Omar Edwards at Tap Improvographer, The Tap Griot, David Pegram as Chet Simpkins, Timothy Sekk as Bomber Co-Pilot Shaw/Staff Sergeant/Barman & Terrell Donnell Sledge as J. Allen

The inspiring and powerful story of World War II’s famed Tuskegee Airmen comes to life in this fast-paced and highly theatrical event. Fly inventively combines live action and video projections with an emotionally-charged tap dancer, who offers insight into the hopes, fears and triumphs faced by the airmen. Follow the journey of these heroic military pioneers as they train for a place in history.

  • In preview Sat, Sept. 7 at 8pm and Sun, Sept. 8 at 2pm. $30 seats available.
  • In preview Tue-Wed, Sept. 10-11 at 7:30pm. $30 seats available.
  • Thu-Fri, Sept. 12 & 13 at 8pm
  • Sat, Sept. 14 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 15 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Wed, Sept. 17-18 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Sept. 19-20 at 8pm
  • Sat, Sept. 21 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 22 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Wed, Sept. 24-25 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Sept. 26-27 at 8pm
  • Sat, Sept. 28 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 29 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue, Oct. 1 at 7:30pm
  • Wed, Oct. 2 at 1pm
  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 3-4 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 5 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 6 at 2pm & 7pm

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August 8, 2013 · 7:33 pm

OLIVER TWIST Runs Sept. 6-29

CSC_Oliver TwistOLIVER TWIST
Presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Sept. 6-29
Downtown

Reviews: Behind the Curtain | CityBeat | Enquirer |

Re-experience the harrowing adventures of the orphan boy who dared to ask for “some more”. The regional premiere of this riveting new stage adaptation uses a large cast to create the sights, sounds, songs and spirit of Dickens’ London, as well as a rogue’s gallery of literature’s most infamous ne’er-do-wells: the devious Fagin, the crafty Artful Dodger, and the murderous Bill Sikes. CSC kicks off its Twentieth Anniversary Season with this unforgettable journey through the seamy side of Victorian England, seen through the eyes of a child.

  • In preview Wed-Thu, Sept. 4-5 at 7:30pm. All seats $20.
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 6-7 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 12-14 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 15 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 19-21 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 22 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 26-28 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 29 at 2pm

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August 8, 2013 · 6:44 pm

HAIRSPRAY Runs Sept. 6-22

DPH_HairsprayHAIRSPRAY
Presented by Dayton Playhouse
Sept. 6-22
Dayton

Directed by Tina McPhearson and Fran Pesch

It’s 1962 as we arrive in Baltimore and our lovable teen heroine Tracy Turnblad has one desire – to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When dreams come true, she is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. Add romance and crazy hair styles and you get fun from start to finish.

  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 6-7 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 8 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 13-14 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 15 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 20-21 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 22 at 2pm

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August 8, 2013 · 6:12 pm

The Church Basement Ladies in A MIGHTY FORTRESS IN OUR BASEMENT Runs Sept. 5-Oct. 27

LAC_Chuch Basement LadiesThe Church Basement Ladies in
A MIGHTY FORTRESS IN OUR BASEMENT
Presented by La Comedia Dinner Theatre
Sept. 5-Oct. 27
Springboro

Your favorite Church Basement Ladies are back and up to even more crazy antics in the all-new musical  A MIGHTY FORTRESS IN OUR BASEMENT. The year is 1960 and a reformation is underway. The Church Basement Ladies are once again required to face change head-on. Against the changing tide, they stand strong in their faith and in their friendships.

  • Thu-Fri, Sept. 5-6 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 7 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 8 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed, Sept. 11 at 10:30am
  • Thu-Fri, Sept. 12-13 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 14 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 15 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed, Sept. 18 at 10:30am
  • Thu-Fri, Sept. 19-20 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 21 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 22 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed, Sept. 25 at 10:30am
  • Thu-Fri, Sept. 26-27 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 28 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 29 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed, Oct. 2 at 10:30am
  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 3-4 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 5 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 6 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed, Oct. 9 at 10:30am
  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 10-11 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 12 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 13 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed, Oct. 16 at 10:30am
  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 17-18 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 19 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 20 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed, Oct. 23 at 10:30am
  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 24-25 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 26 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 27 at 10:30am & 5:30pm

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August 8, 2013 · 5:26 pm

RING OF FIRE: The Music of Johnny Cash Runs Sept. 5-29

CCPA_Ring of FireRING OF FIRE: The Music of Johnny Cash
Presented by Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
Sept. 5-29
West Price Hill

A set of gifted singers and instrumentalists sing through some of the greatest songs of one of America’s most brilliant singer/songwriters, Johnny Cash. Though he is never impersonated, his remarkable life story is told through his music, climaxing in a concert that will both move and exhilarate!

  • Thu, Sept. 5 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 6-7 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 8 at 2pm
  • Thu, Sept. 12 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 13-14 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 15 at 2pm
  • Thu, Sept. 19 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 20-21 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 22 at 2pm
  • Thu, Sept. 26 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 27-28 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 29 at 2pm

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