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May 11, 2023 · 5:51 am

TAYLOR TOMLINSON – The Have it All Tour | 2nd Show Added -Thu, Oct. 12 | Aronoff Center

SECOND SHOW ADDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND

CAA_Taylor TomlinsonTAYLOR TOMLINSON ADDS 30+ U.S. DATES TO
2023 THE HAVE IT ALL TOUR, INCLUDING
OCTOBER 13 AT THE ARONOFF CENTER 

“a comic with the confidence of a star” – New York Times 

“a show’s worth of perfectly crafted punchlines” – Esquire 

NEW PERFORMANCE:  THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 

TICKETS ON SALE THIS FRIDAY, JUNE 9

LOS ANGELES, CA — Taylor Tomlinson has announced a second Cincinnati performance of her blockbuster The Have it All Tour at Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 7:00 PM.  Tickets are currently on sale for her originally announced performance on Friday, October 13.

Ticket for the added performance go on sale Friday, June 9 at 10:00 AM at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. Group tickets for 10 or more are available by calling (513) 977-4157.

Recognized by The New Yorker for her “quicksilver candor,” the California native has been mining everything from her childhood to her dating escapades for an entirely new live show on the heels of her second hour-long special, Look at You, streaming now on Netflix. 

As in Look at You, the only comedy special of 2022 hitting ‘best of’ lists across Vulture, the Los Angeles Times, and The New York Times, New York Magazine reassures audiences they’re in for an exceptional live comedy experience: “Watching Tomlinson gives you the same comfort as a Swift concert or a Broadway show that’s been on for years. This is a professional. This performance will be ultra produced. You do not need to be anxious.”

2023 THE HAVE IT ALL TOUR DATES

May 10 – 11                          PARAMOUNT THEATRE                                       OAKLAND, CA *

MAY 12                                  SAROYAN THEATRE                                              FRESNO, CA *

MAY 13                                  PARAMOUNT THEATRE                                       OAKLAND, CA *

MAY 31 – JUNE 2                 DE VOS PERFORMANCE HALL                           `GRAND RAPIDS, CA *

JUNE 3 – 4                             RIVERSIDE THEATER                                             MILWAUKEE, WI *

JUNE 8 – 9                             PIKES PEAK CENTER                                             CO. SPRINGS, CO *

JUNE 10 – 11                        THE MIDLAND THEATRE                                      KANSAS CITY, MO *

AUGUST 18                           QUEEN ELIZABETH THEATRE                              VANCOUVER, BC

AUGUST 25                           SOUTHERN ALBERTA JUBILEE AUDITORIUM   CALGARY, AB

AUGUST 26                           NORTHERN ALBERTA JUBILEE AUDITORIUM  EDMONTON, AB

SEPTEMBER 8                       KIMMEL CULTURAL CAMPUS                            PHILADELPHIA, PA

SEPTEMBER 9                       RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL                                    NEW YORK, NY *

SEPTEMBER 14 – 15            WYNN LAS VEGAS                                                LAS VEGAS, NV

SEPTEMBER 16                     CELEBRITY THEATRE                                            PHOENIX, AZ

SEPTEMBER 22                     BUELL THEATRE                                                    DENVER, CO

OCTOBER 6                           ARLENE SCHNITZER CONCERT HALL                `PORTLAND, OR

OCTOBER 7                           ECCLES THEATER                                                  SALT LAKE CITY, UT

OCTOBER 13                         ARONOFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS                    CINCINNATI, OH

OCTOBER 14                         FOX THEATRE                                                        DETROIT, MI

OCTOBER 19                         FIRST INTERSTATE CENTER FOR THE ARTS      SPOKANE, WA

OCTOBER 20                         PARAMOUNT THEATRE                                       SEATTLE, WA

NOVEMBER 3                       THE BROWARD CENTER                                      FT. LAUDERDALE, FL*

NOVEMBER 4                       TAMPA THEATRE                                                  TAMPA, FL *

NOVEMBER 5                       DUKE ENERGY CENTER FOR THE ARTS             ST. PETERSBURG, FL*

NOVEMBER 9                       RYMAN AUDITORIUM                                         NASHVILLE, TN

NOVEMBER 18                     CAPITAL ONE HALL                                              TYSONS, VA +

* CURRENTLY ON SALE
+ SPECIAL TAPING

For more information, visit ttomcomedy.com or follow her on Facebook @TaylorTomlinsonComedy and on Instagram and Twitter @taylortomlinson. 

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May 10, 2023 · 6:01 am

DIRTY DANCING in Concert | Sun., Dec. 3 | Aronoff Center

CAA_Dirty Dancing in ConcertDIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT
TO TOUR ACROSS NORTH AMERICA AND CANADA

The global live-to-film concert tour celebrates the classic film in more than 40 cities

December 3, 2023
Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall

Tickets on sale Friday, May 12 at 10:00 AM 

(Cincinnati, OH) – Relive the timeless love story of Baby and Johnny as global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), GEA Live, Karl Sydow, and Innovation Arts & Entertainment announce Dirty Dancing in Concert – celebrating the film favorite on a full-size cinema screen with a band and singers live on stage. With a soundtrack that defined a generation, Dirty Dancing in Concert promises to bring a new thrilling experience to the ‘80s classic! Dirty Dancing in Concert comes to the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 7:00 PM.

Tickets go on sale Friday, May 12 at 10:00 AM at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], and the Aronoff Center and Music Hall Ticket Offices. Group discount tickets for 10 or more are available by calling (513) 977-4157.

Audiences attending Dirty Dancing in Concert will experience the hit film in a unique and unforgettable way. A complete screening of the digitally remastered film will play as a five-piece band and vocalists perform the songs live, in sync with the film. Stay for the encore party and continue to sing and dance along with the band to your favorite Dirty Dancing songs.

Dirty Dancing in Concert will tour in the Fall of 2023 stopping in 42 cities. Fans will have a new way to immerse themselves in the world of Dirty Dancing while celebrating the classic they know and love.

Dirty Dancing, written by Eleanor Bergstein, directed by Emile Ardolino, and starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey in their most iconic movie roles, was a worldwide box-office sensation when it was released in 1987. Its soundtrack generated two multi-Platinum albums and multiple singles, including the Academy Award®-winning best original song “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.” Grossing more than $213 million worldwide, Dirty Dancing captured the hearts of audiences everywhere.

Set in the summer of 1963, Baby Houseman (Jennifer Grey) and her family vacation to the beautiful Catskills resort, Kellerman’s. Intrigued by the staff’s dance instructor, Johnny Castle (Patrick Swayze), and the vastly different lifestyle of others, Baby finds herself learning to dance while having the time of her life and falling in love. It is a summer she’ll never forget.

The 2023 Dirty Dancing in Concert Tour:

    • Hartford, CT                    October 17, 2023
    • Syracuse, NY                   October 18, 2023
    • Erie, PA                            October 19, 2023
    • Indianapolis, IN               October 20, 2023
    • Toledo, OH                      October 21, 2023
    • Cleveland, OH                 October 22, 2023
    • Grand Rapids, MI            October 24, 2023
    • Des Moines, IA                October 25, 2023
    • Fargo, ND                        October 26, 2023
    • Winnipeg, MB                 October 27, 2023
    • Edmonton, AB                 October 29, 2023
    • Saskatoon, SK                  November 1, 2023
    • Medicine Hat, AB            November 2, 2023
    • Calgary, AB                      November 3, 2023
    • Penticton, BC                  November 4, 2023
    • Victoria, BC                     November 6, 2023
    • Nanaimo, BC                   November 7, 2023
    • Billings, MT                      November 10, 2023
    • Cheyenne, WY                November 11, 2023
    • Denver, CO                      November 12, 2023
    • Salt Lake City, UT            November 14, 2023
    • Butte, MT                        November 15, 2023
    • Spokane, WA                  November 16, 2023
    • Seattle, WA                     November 17, 2023
    • Eugene, OR                      November 18, 2023
    • Portland, OR                   November 19, 2023
    • San Jose, CA                    November 21, 2023
    • Pasadena, CA                  November 22, 2023
    • Lubbock, TX                     November 24, 2023
    • San Antonio, TX              November 25, 2023
    • Oklahoma City, OK         November 28, 2023
    • Little Rock, AR                 November 29, 2023
    • St. Louis, MO                   November 30, 2023
    • Kansas City, MO              December 1, 2023
    • Joliet, IL                           December 2, 2023
    • Cincinnati, OH                 December 3, 2023
    • Dayton, OH                      December 5, 2023
    • Knoxville, TN                   December 6, 2023
    • Bowling Green, KY          December 7, 2023
    • New Orleans, LA             December 10, 2023
    • Fort Myers, FL                 December 12, 2023
    • Lakeland, FL                    December 13, 2023

Dirty Dancing in Concert’s tour joins a series of live-to-film concerts touring internationally based on Lionsgate properties, including the highly successful La La Land in Concert, with more than 125 performances in 25 countries to date.

For more information, visit Dirtydancinginconcert.com.

About Lionsgate
Combining the STARZ premium global subscription platform with world-class motion picture and television studio operations, Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) brings a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. Its film, television, subscription, and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by a 17,000-title library and the largest collection of film and television franchises in the independent media space. A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for the audiences it serves worldwide.

GEA is a live entertainment company that designs and delivers creative projects of all sizes and disciplines. Recent projects of GEA that toured the world include the arena tours of the late legend Ennio Morricone, a career retrospective tour of Hollywood composer James Newton Howard, the first ever live tour of Grammy Award-winning music producer Giorgio Moroder, and film in- concert presentations of blockbuster titles such as The Godfather, Titanic, La La Land, The Hunger Games, and Paddington. GEA is currently producing worldwide tours of Immersive Exhibitions Imagine Monet and Imagine Van Gogh, Ennio Morricone – The Official Concert Celebration, and Netflix’ Our Planet.

About Karl Sydow
In 2018, Karl produced Sting’s The Last Ship on Tour in the UK and Ireland, Alan Ayckbourn’s The Divide with The Old Vic and Edinburgh International Festival, Davit Hare’s The Moderate Soprano at the Duke of York’s Theatre and Sketching by James Graham at Wilton’s Music Hall, as well as Red Joan, a film featuring Dame Judi Dench which premiered at Toronto film Festival. Karl has produced Dirty Dancing – the Classic Story on Stage across the UK and around the world since 2004.

About Innovation Arts & Entertainment
Innovation Arts & Entertainment brings world class theatrical experiences and dynamic live engagements to theaters and performing arts venues across North America. IAE is also the creator of the Beach Road Weekend Music Festival on Martha’s Vineyard and the Martha’s Vineyard Concert Series. IAE provides uncompromising dedication to artists and clients, integrity, artistic vision, marketing innovation, and an unrivaled intensity to do things right the first time.

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May 9, 2023 · 5:49 am

World Premiere Musical, INDIGO, Closes 22-23 Season at Human Race

HRTC_IndigoThe Human Race Theatre Company finishes its 37th year with the launch of a world premiere musical, Indigo, with book by Kait Kerrigan and music and lyrics by Scott Evan Davis. Indigo is a powerful and heartfelt musical about family and hope. Performances run from June 7 – 25, 2023 at the Loft Theatre.

Beverly braces for chaos when her mother Elaine is diagnosed with dementia and moves in with her and her husband, Rick. But when her daughter Emma, a non-speaking autistic teenager, crashes back into her life, Beverly must confront her past decisions and work to repair the bonds of trust and family.

“Our quest to share stories of the human experience comes alive with heart and compassion in the prismatic layers of Indigo,” comments Emily N. Wells, The Human Race Theatre Company’s artistic director.  “We all crave better tools for inter-generational communication, especially in times of need, and Indigo shows us what that can look like,” she adds. Over 22% of Ohioans are currently caring for an older family member in their home.

Produced in partnership with Sing Out, Louise! Productions, Catie Davis makes her directing debut with The Human Race. The starry cast includes Tony-nominee and Drama Desk winner Sally Mayes as Evelyn, Kristin Stokes as Beverly, Dan Domenech as Rick, Madison Kopec as Emma, Joy Lynn Jacobs (Crowns) as Alicia, and Christian Kidd as Tyler. Resident Artist Sean Michael Flowers will music direct.

Joining Davis and Flowers on the Indigo production team are: Brad Haak, Music Supervision, Arrangements and Orchestration; Adam Koch, Scenic Design; Matthew P. Benjamin, Lighting Design; Steven Royal, Projection Design; Lindsay McWilliams, Costume Design; Brando Triantafallou, Sound Design; Sarah Gomes, Props; Rachel Heine, Production Stage Manager. For press ticket requests, please contact Tara Lail, Creative Producer, tara@humanracetheatre.org

Indigo will play in the Loft Theatre in downtown Dayton, June 7 -25, 2023.  Tickets are on sale through Dayton Live box office, 937-228-3630, or online at www.humanracetheatre.org   More details about the show can be found on our website. The Human Race Theatre Company continues its commitment to high quality theatre with access points for all with two ticket initiatives sponsored by Morris Furniture Company: two sections of $20 seats available at any time through the box office, and ten $10 rush seats available 90 minutes before any performance.

Special Nights at The Loft:   

  • Pay What You CANTuesday, June 6, 8 pm – admission by non-perishable food donation for The Foodbank OR a cash donation to benefit Autism Society of Dayton
  • Inside TrackThursday, June 8, 8pm – Pre-show Discussion at 7:15pm
  • Sawbuck ($10) Sunday Sunday, June 11, 7 pm – $10 tickets available 5:30pm at the door
  • While We’re On The Subject Sunday, June 18, 2 pm – Post-Show Discussion 
  • Parent’s Day OutSunday, June 25, 2 pm – Separate activities for kids ages 5-12  

The Human Race expresses gratitude for the public and private support which makes these productions possible: The Loft Season Sponsors: Jack W. and Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation; Sustainability sponsors:  Anne F. Johnson, Steve and Lou Mason, ELM Foundation, and Morris Furniture Company;  Additional Season support:  Miriam Rosenthal Foundation for the Arts, Erma R. Catterton Trust, The Shubert Foundation;  Organizational support:  Culture Works, Montgomery County, Ohio Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Dayton Region Arts Renewal Grant. Media Sponsor: WDPR Discover Classical. Pay What You Can Sponsor: Enterprise Holdings Foundation. Parent’s Day Out: Rabbit Hole Books/Dayton Book Fair  

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May 5, 2023 · 11:25 am

2023-2024 Season Announced by Falcon Theatre

FT_logoFALCON THEATRE ANNOUNCES 2023 – 2024 SEASON

Plays Focused on Identity, Perception and Humanity

(Newport, KY) — Falcon Theatre Producing Artistic Director, Ted J. Weil, announces Falcon Theatre’s 2023-24 Season, presenting a mix of contemporary works and regional U.S. premieres. This season mark’s Falcon’s 20th anniversary in Newport, KY!

The regional premiere of Two Point OH  by Jeffrey Jackson brings the world of artificial intelligence to the stage in a way that is both haunting and exhilarating.

Two Point OH feels like science fiction one moment and today’s news the next.  A pioneering software mogul dies and a virtual simulation of him begins appearing to his business partners and his widow.  What follows is a timely exploration of what it means to be alive…asking the questions our society must be addressing now as we stand on the brink of a world where AI is everywhere.

Another regional premier, Home, I’m Darling by Laura Wade takes a uniquely fascinating view of domestic life.

In her dark comedy about choosing the life you want to live, Laura Wade’s characters discover that it isn’t easy to turn back the clock to a simpler time.  The characters’ choices make them question everything from sex to careers to their very relationship with each other and everyone around them.

Written and originally performed by Leonard Nimoy at the Guthrie Theatre, Vincent explores the life of Vincent Van Gogh in a way that transcends a simple biography.

Artists are traditionally seen as tortured souls and Vincent Van Gogh is one of the world’s most famously tormented artists.  This story, told by Vincent’s brother, delves deeply into Vincent’s early obsession with religion, salvation and love…all while using the artist’s paintings and drawings as a backdrop to stunningly crystalize his soul on stage. 

The Other Place by Sharr White tells a deeply personal account of losing one’s identity.

When Juliana Smithton takes the stage, it appears we’re watching her give one more of a long string of sales pitches for a breakthrough new drug.  Her commentary to the audience provides a window to her inner monologue as she rattles through her presentation.  But as her comments veer further and further from the lecture hall, we discover a much darker and painful truth.  This play is an unforgettable journey through the human mind.

Breaking The Code by Hugh Whitemore tells the story of Alan Turing, the mathematician who cracked the Nazi code during World War II, saving countless lives from German U-Boats.

Breaking The Code tells us much about Turing’s work with British intelligence during the war, but it tells us far more about the man himself and the persecution he endured after.  A brilliant mathematician, Turing was also a gay man living in England in the 1940s…a time when homosexuality was still a crime.  His life and personal struggles were as complicated as the wartime codes he eventually cracked, and they proved far more difficult to unravel.

Ted J. Weil, Producing Artistic Director, says, “There’s never been a more important time to examine our own personal identities.  Social media, artificial intelligence and the degradation of truth in news have all created a world where our personal challenges to find ourselves are of utmost importance.  I’m thrilled with our upcoming season of plays and I believe this is one of the most timely and important seasons we’ve ever assembled.”

The Falcon Theatre 2023 – 2024 Season dates, creative teams, and ticket purchasing information will be available online at falcontheater.net. 

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May 5, 2023 · 6:02 am

Cincinnati Opera Presents Free Film Screening of Family-Friendly Opera FIERCE at Blue Ash’s Summit Park on June 2

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The cast of Cincinnati Opera’s FIERCE: Megan Graves as Rumer, Alicia Russell Tagert as Morgan, Victoria Ellington as Nyomi, and Lauren McAllister as Vesta. Photo by Philip Groshong.

Cincinnati, Ohio—Cue the popcorn! This summer, Cincinnati Opera is thrilled to bring opera to the big screen at Blue Ash’s Summit Park.

On Friday, June 2, Cincinnati Opera will present a free film screening of its family-friendly opera, FIERCE, at Summit Park in Blue Ash, Ohio. The opera, which follows the trials and triumphs of four teenage girls, received its world premiere in 2022 to enthusiastic critical and audience acclaim. Cincinnati Opera captured the production on video to share with families and young people at public screenings throughout the region.

The June 2 event kicks off at 7:30 p.m. when artists from Cincinnati Opera’s Share the Love Truck Tour will present a live performance at Summit Park’s multicolored glass Canopy. At sunset (approximately 9 p.m.), the screening of FIERCE will begin on the Great Lawn. Then, after the credits roll, guests will be treated to a dazzling drone show with Flightline by Arthur Rozzi Pyrotechnics behind Summit Park’s Observation Tower. Throughout the evening, wine, beer, and seltzer from Higher Gravity bar and bottle shop will be available for purchase.

Admission is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required. For information, visit cincinnatiopera.org.

CALENDAR INFORMATION

What:
Cincinnati Opera presents film screening of FIERCE

Description:
Opera goes to the movies at Blue Ash’s Summit Park with this free film screening of Cincinnati Opera’s original opera FIERCE. This family-friendly opera follows four teenage girls through their trials and triumphs, offering an inspiring message about the importance of individuality and the value of friendship. Composer William Menefield’s vibrant score spans a variety of genres including jazz, classical, Latin, and hip-hop, with a libretto by local author Sheila Williams drawn from interviews with Cincinnati teens. The evening also includes a live performance by Cincinnati Opera artists and a dazzling drone show with Flightline by Arthur Rozzi Pyrotechnics.

FIERCE is appropriate for audiences of all ages. The film’s run time is approximately 85 minutes.

Event Schedule:
Friday, June 2, 2023

7:30 p.m.: Live performance by Cincinnati Opera’s Share the Love Truck Tour
Sunset (approximately 9 p.m.): Film screening of Cincinnati Opera’s FIERCE
After the screening (approximately 10:30 p.m.): Drone show with Flightline by Arthur Rozzi Pyrotechnics

Where:
Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242

Admission:
This event is free and open to the public; no tickets are required, though registration is encouraged to receive event updates and weather alerts. Registrants will also be entered to win a pair of tickets to a Cincinnati Opera 2023 Summer Festival performance. To register, visit cincinnatiopera.org/fierce-at-summit. Complimentary parking is available on-site.

For Information:
cincinnatiopera.org/fierce-at-summit

About Cincinnati Opera

Cincinnati Opera’s mission is to enrich and connect our community through diverse opera experiences. Founded in 1920 and the second-oldest opera company in the nation, Cincinnati Opera presents a thrilling season of grand opera every summer and engaging programs throughout the year. The company’s repertoire includes beloved classics and contemporary masterworks brought to life by some of the world’s most dynamic performers and creative artists.

Fierce at Summit Park is sponsored by Western & Southern Financial Group.

Cincinnati Opera is supported by the generosity of tens of thousands of contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. Cincinnati Opera also receives general season support from Chavez Properties, the Ohio Arts Council, The Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund, Patricia A. Corbett Estate and Trust, and the Harry T. Wilks Family Foundation, along with general season and project support from many other generous individuals, corporations, and foundations. Cincinnati Opera is a proud member of OPERA America. To learn more, visit cincinnatiopera.org.

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