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October 10, 2022 · 6:58 am

Cincinnati Opera Presents OPERA GOES TO CHURCH Thursday, November 3

CO_Opera Goes to Church promoCincinnati Opera presents Opera Goes to Church

The next event in this dynamic, free community concert series takes place Thursday, November 3, at Allen Temple A.M.E. Church

Tickets become available Monday, October 10, at 12 p.m.

Cincinnati, Ohio—Back by popular demand, Cincinnati Opera’s free community concert series, Opera Goes to Church, will present its next event Thursday, November 3, 2022, at 7 p.m. at Allen Temple A.M.E. Church. The concert will feature Cincinnati Opera artists performing alongside the Allen Temple A.M.E. Church Choir, and WLWT News 5 anchor Courtis Fuller will emcee.

Opera Goes to Church concerts feature internationally acclaimed artists from Cincinnati Opera, dynamic congregational choirs, and young musicians performing a variety of musical genres including gospel, jazz, and classical.

Admission is free, though tickets are required; limit is four tickets per household. Tickets are available beginning Monday, October 10, at 12 p.m. by visiting cincinnatiopera.org or calling 513-241-2742.

Event Details:

Cincinnati Opera presents
Opera Goes to Church

When: Thursday, November 3, 7 p.m.

Where: Allen Temple A.M.E. Church, 7080 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237
Masks are recommended, but not required.

Who: Featuring Cincinnati Opera artists, the Allen Temple A.M.E. Church Choir, and additional performers to be announced; Courtis Fuller emcees.

Admission: Free, though tickets are required; limit is four tickets per household. Tickets are available beginning Monday, October 10, at 12 p.m. To reserve, visit cincinnatiopera.org or call 513-241-2742.

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.

Season Presenting Sponsor is Huntington. Cincinnati Opera is supported by the generosity of tens of thousands of contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. Cincinnati Opera also receives season support from The Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund, Patricia A. Corbett Estate and Trust, the Ohio Arts Council, and the Harry T. Wilks Family Foundation, along with general season and project support from many other generous individuals, corporations, and foundations. Support for Opera Goes to Church is provided by the Josephine Schell Russell Charitable Trust through the PNC Charitable Trusts Grant Review Committee. Cincinnati Opera is a proud member of OPERA America.

For more information, visit cincinnatiopera.org.

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October 10, 2022 · 6:49 am

BETRAYAL By Harold Pinter Takes the Stage at Falcon Theatre

FT_Betrayal logoA PASSIONATE AFFAIR. TOLD IN REVERSE.

“…marvelous scenes, packed with suppressed tension, torn loyalties and confused, unspoken feelings…” – New York Times

PRODUCTION BEGINS NOVEMBER 18 THROUGH DECEMBER 3, 2022

(Newport, KY) — Falcon Theatre continues its 2022-2023 season with Nobel Prize-winning playwright Harold Pinter’s BETRAYAL.

Largely regarded as Pinter’s greatest play, BETRAYAL is a devastatingly honest exploration of love, sex, marriage, and friendship. BETRAYAL begins in 1977 with a meeting between Emma and Jerry, two years after their love affair has ended. Pinter’s narrative employs reverse chronology, moving backward and concluding with the affair’s beginning in 1968 in the home of Emma and Robert, Emma’s husband and Jerry’s best friend. By casting its eye backward across the nine-year affair, Pinter’s sophisticated drama deftly reveals the ways we betray each other, and ourselves.

Pinter’s extraordinary exploration of human behavior and relationships is directed by Becca Howell and features a cast that includes Samantha Joy Luhn, Aaron Whitehead, David Derringer, Lisa Dirkes and Imani Derden.

Performances are November 18, 19, 25, 26, and December 1, 2 & 3, 2022. All performances at 8:00 PM. Ticket prices are $28 for adults and $15 for students with valid ID. Visit falcontheater.net for details and to reserve your seats.

Health and Safety Information
In keeping with our policy of putting safety first and also responding to national and local health and safety guidelines, Falcon will no longer require vaccination or negative COVID-19 tests of our patrons. Masks are welcome and strongly recommended, but not required. Please read through all our health and safety guidelines here for full details, which will be updated with all the latest changes so check back before coming to the theater to ensure you understand the current safety guidelines.

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October 6, 2022 · 5:10 pm

Tickets for the Cincinnati Premiere of ANASTASIA On Sale October 7 at 10am

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Willem Butler as Dmitri and Veronica Stern as Anya in the North American Tour of ANASTASIA – Photo by Evan Zimmerman for Murphy Made

Cincinnati, OH – Broadway in Cincinnati announced today that the individual tickets for the tour of ANASTASIA will go on sale tomorrow, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. as part of the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati series presented by TriHealth. Performances will run January 3 – 15, 2023, and tickets will be available online at CincinnatiArts.org, by phone at 513.621.ARTS or in person at the Aronoff Center Box Office, downtown.

From the Tony Award-winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime and inspired by the beloved films, ANASTASIA is the new Broadway musical that’s “one of the most gorgeous shows in years!” (New York Observer). This dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family.

The cast includes Veronica Stern as Anya, Willem Butler as Dmitry, Ben Edquist as Gleb, Gerri Weagraff as Dowager Empress, Bryan Seastrom as Vlad, Madeline Raube as Countess Lily and Leela Chopra and Alexandrya Salazar as Little Anastasia. The ensemble includes Kaitlyn Jackson, Lance Timothy Barker, William Aaron Bishop, Billy McGavin, Louis Brogna, Zachary Bigelow, Thalia Atallah, Alec Lloyd, Amy Smith, Amin Fuson, Victoria Madden, Aidan Ziegler-Hansen, Brooklyn Libao, Rebecca Hartman, Lathan A. Roberts, Sarah Statler and Lauren Teyke.

ANASTASIA features a book by celebrated playwright the late Terrence McNally, a lush, new score by the Tony Award® -winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime, Stephen Flaherty (music) and Lynn Ahrens (lyrics), and tour direction by Sarah Hartman based on original direction by Tony Award®-winning director Darko Tresnjak.

The creative team also includes Peggy Hickey (Original Choreographer), Bill Burns (Choreographer), Alexander Dodge (Set Design), Linda Cho (Costume Design), Donald Holder (Lighting Design), Peter Hylenski (Sound Design), Aaron Rhyne (Projection Design), Charles G. LaPointe (Hair/Wig Design), Joe Dulude II (Makeup Design), Tom Murray (Music Supervision), Jeremy Lyons (Music Direction), Doug Besterman (Orchestrations), David Chase (Dance Arranger), and casting by Jason Styres, CSA.

ANASTASIA began performances on Broadway in March 2017 at the Broadhurst Theatre with critics exclaiming “Ahrens and Flaherty have chosen the right moments to musicalize, and their score here sounds complete and full — one of the season’s strongest! (NBC)” and “Smartly adapted by Terrence McNally, Anastasia is a sweeping adventure, romance and historical epic whose fine craftsmanship will satisfy musical-theater fans (Time Out)”.

The show played to sold out audiences on Broadway for more than 3 years before expanding it’s global “Fanastasia” community with productions on tour across North America and in Japan, Spain, Germany and the Netherlands. Globally, the show has been performed more than 2,500 times and sold 3.4 million tickets. Additionally, the show has garnered more than 15 major international awards, including Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle awards and Best New Musical in Spain, Germany and the Netherlands.

The original Broadway cast recording is available at BroadwayRecords.com, Amazon.com and iTunes. The 75-minute album includes the Academy Award-nominated favorite “Journey to the Past” alongside new numbers from the show such as “In My Dreams,” “Still” and “My Petersburg.”

ANASTASIA will play the Aronoff Center from January 3 – 15, 2023: Tuesday – Thursdays at 7:30PM, Fridays at 8:00PM, Saturdays at 2:00PM and 8:00PM, Sundays at 1:00PM and 6:30PM. Tickets start at $36.25 and will be online at CincinnatiArts.org, by phone at 513.621.ARTS or in person at the Aronoff Center Box Office downtown. For groups of 10 or more, contact the group sales department at 513.369.4363. Performance schedule, prices and cast are subject to change without notice. For more information, please visit BroadwayInCincinnati.com.

Connect with ANASTASIA online at: 

www.anastasiathemusical.com

Twitter: @AnastasiaBway

Facebook: AnastasiaBway

Instagram: @AnastasiaBway

Connect with Broadway in Cincinnati at:

Twitter: @BroadwayCincy

Facebook: Broadway In Cincinnati

Instagram: @BroadwayCincy

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Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati presented by TriHealth is committed to bringing the very best of Broadway to the Tri-State, presenting touring Broadway plays and musicals in Cincinnati since 1987. For over twenty years, Broadway in Cincinnati has presented all shows at the Aronoff Center. The Broadway in Cincinnati series brings more than 185,000 people downtown to the Aronoff Center each year and contributes an average of $30 million to the local economy each season. Broadway in Cincinnati is a member of the Greater Cincinnati Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce and The Broadway League. Fifth Third Bank is the sponsor of the Cincinnati 22/23 Season, and the season is presented by TriHealth.

Broadway Across America (BAA) is part of the John Gore Organization family of companies, which includes Broadway.com, The Broadway Channel, BroadwayBox.com and Group Sales Box Office.  Led by 14-time Tony-winning theater producer John Gore (Owner & CEO), BAA is the foremost presenter of first-class touring productions in North America, operating in 48 markets with over 400,000 subscribers. Presentations include Disney’s The Lion King, Wicked, The Book of Mormon, The Phantom of the Opera and Hamilton. Current and past productions include Ain’t Too Proud, Beautiful, Cats, Chicago, Dear Evan Hansen, Mean Girls, Moulin Rouge! and To Kill A Mockingbird.

The John Gore Organization is the leading developer, producer, distributor and marketer of Broadway theatre worldwide. Under the leadership of 14-time Tony-winning theater producer and owner John Gore, its family of companies includes Broadway Across America, Broadway.com, The Broadway Channel, BroadwayBox.com, and Group Sales Box Office. The company presents shows in 48 cities across North America as well as on Broadway, Off-Broadway, London’s West End, Japan, and China. It has won Tony Awards in every producing category as well as numerous other Drama League, Drama Desk and Olivier awards.

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October 2, 2022 · 10:47 pm

Gothic Thriller DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE Comes to NKU

NKU_Dr Jkeyll & Mr. Hyde promoHIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY – Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts continues its Theatre & Dance season with DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, running Oct. 27 – Nov. 6, 2022, at NKU’s Stauss Theatre. DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection.

  • What: DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE
  • When: Oct. 27 – Nov. 6, 2022
  • Where: NKU Stauss Theatre
  • Tickets: nku.edu/tickets or (859) 572-5464

Dr. Jekyll is a kind, well-respected and intelligent scientist who explores the darker side of science, as he wants to bring out his ‘second’ nature. Unfortunately, his experiments transform him into Mr. Hyde – his evil alter ego who doesn’t repent or accept responsibility for his evil crimes and ways. The struggle to keep his alternate nature contained leads Dr. Jekyll down a path of death and destruction in this Gothic thriller. This exciting stage adaptation of “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” by Robert Louis Stevenson is a narrative about the complexities of science and the duplicity of human nature.

The cast features Ellie Bennett, Hunter Broyles, Keenan Deaton, Antwnazia Fant, James Pinkley, Mark Schutzman, Jordan Whittaker, and Lexie Woodruff. Stage Manager: Ray Archer; Scenic Designer: Ron Shaw; Costume Designer: Shelby Smith; Lighting Designer: Luke Eisner; Sound Designer: Jo Sanburg. The show is directed by Michael Hatton.

About NKU: Founded in 1968, we are a growing metropolitan university of more than 15,000 students served by more than 2,000 faculty and staff on a thriving suburban campus near Cincinnati. Located in the quiet suburb of Highland Heights, Kentucky—just seven miles southeast of Cincinnati—we have become a leader in Greater Cincinnati and Kentucky by providing a private school education for a fraction of the cost. While we are one of the fastest growing universities in Kentucky, our professors still know our students’ names. For more information, visit nku.edu.

About SOTA: The Theatre and Dance, Art and Design, and Music programs make up the School of the Arts that sit in the College of Arts and Sciences at Northern Kentucky University. Theatre and Dance relies on intensive student involvement both inside and outside the classroom. Our staff, resources and facilities serve the developing artist. At the program’s center is a vital balance of process and production, giving each student opportunities to stretch boundaries and discover new possibilities. Graduates are working in professional theatres in every major city in the United States and on five continents, having successful careers on Broadway and in regional theatre, on cruise ships, in theme parks and film and television. For more information, visit theatre.nku.edu.

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September 30, 2022 · 1:01 pm

LSC Proudly Opens Their 2022-2023 Season with PUFFS Play

LSC_Puffs logoLoveland Stage Company proudly presents PUFFS OR: SEVEN INCREASINGLY EVENTFUL YEARS AT A CERTAIN SCHOOL OF MAGIC & MAGIC by Matt Cox. Runtime is two hours including an intermission. PUFFS runs from November 4-20, 2022 at the historic Loveland Stage Company theater (111 S 2nd St, Loveland, OH 45140). This strong and delightful season opener sets the bar high for the rest of the season which includes “Company” in March and “Twelfth Night” in May, as well as various holiday performances.

“Hiiiii!!!” Calling all Braves, Snakes, Smarts and PUFFS! Sit down for a spell and join a group of students as they endeavor to survive and thrive over seven years at a certain school of magic and magic. The show reimagines a heroic story with exciting turns and loveable characters. Each of the actors bring multiple characters to life with spunk! Quick-whitted humor is guaranteed to cause the audience to erupt with laughter throughout the performance. Cast your expectations aside! This isn’t your traditional tale. This is a tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world.

Hilarious, heartwarming, and fun – you’ll surely enjoy every moment of this adventure! By the way – Badgers are cool!
#ThirdorNothing #BadgersUnite

“Puffs (Two Act Edition)” is presented through special arrangement with Concord theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com.

We’re proud to offer an ASL interpretive performance on November 6th at 3:00 p.m.

Tickets go on sale October 4th, and can be purchased online at:
www.lovelandstagecompany.org/tickets

(Please note: Puffs contains adult language and humor.)

About LSC 
Loveland Stage Company was created in 1979 by a group of eleven individuals looking to grow arts within the community. We have been supported by our community since then. Over the years we have encouraged, nurtured, and worked with people to extend their talents into every area of live theater. Since 1980 we have continuously presented at least two major productions, and oftentimes more. We have also held many events with the Loveland community over the years. All funds realized from our shows are put into the next productions, used for the scholarship fund, and renovations of our theater building. We are currently fundraising for a new HVAC system.

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