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The Board of Directors of the Dayton Playhouse is going to give FutureFest a much-needed rest for the summer of 2023. Don’t be alarmed; we are simply working more diligently behind the scenes to create a better FutureFest in 2024. In fact, we are already announcing the dates as July 19 – 21, 2024. Put it on your calendar now; it is sure to be the hottest ticket in town! Look for more information as we regroup, replan, reimagine and revitalize FutureFest.
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THE MUTUAL DANCE THEATRE AND THE JEFFERSON JAMES CONTEMPORARY DANCE THEATER SERIES 22-23 SEASON IS
DEDICATED TO LATINE VOICES, STORIES, AND EXPERIENCES
OCT 28 & 29, ’22
MUTUAL DANCE THEATRE AND THE JEFFERSON JAMES CONTEMPORARY DANCE THEATER SERIES PRESENT
BALLET HISPÁNICO
VIRTUOSIC AND ENTHRALLING: AN AMERICAN CULTURAL TREASURE PERFORMS THREE WORKS
DATES:
AT THE ARONOFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW, STARTING AT $40
FOUNDED BY A NATIONAL MEDAL OF ARTS RECIPIENT, TINA RAMIREZ in 1970, Ballet Hispánico has since grown to be the largest Latinx cultural organization in the U.S. Ballet Hispánico has been named one of America’s Cultural Treasures, celebrating and exploring culture through dance.
In this mixed repertory concert, the world-class ensemble of exquisite and virtuosic technique will perform the following works, taking audiences on a full range of theatricality, from the intense to the comedic: “Tiburones” by the internationally-sought-after Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, 18+1 by Gustavo Ramírez Sansano (formerly of Luna Negra), and Con Brazos Abiertos from Michelle Manzanales (who has choreographed for Paul Taylor Dance Company and Oregon Ballet Theatre).
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BALLET HISPANICO: MORE INFORMATION
DEC 2 & 3, ’22
MUTUAL DANCE THEATRE PREMIERES
“ROJO” and “NIGHTCAP”
DRAMATIC CONTRADICTIONS INSPIRED BY THE PASSIONATE COLOR, AND, MEMORIES COME FOR A LAST DRINK ON A WOMAN’S FINAL NIGHT
DATES:
AT MUTUAL ARTS CENTER HARTWELL Studio Theater
SAVE THE DATE: TICKETS AVAILABLE STARTING SEPTEMBER 23
MDT WELCOMES GUEST CHOREOGRAPHERS GABRIEL MARTINEZ RUBIO AND GLENDA NIDAI DE ABREU FIGUEIREDO in exciting new commissions. Martinez says that rojo/red is “related to love, emotion, and passion; warm and contradictory; dramatic and powerful.” Figueiredo, a former aerialist with the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, brings us into the sitting room of a woman experiencing her final night. Light and dark moments come to visit for their last drinks. Both world premieres will take shape in-the-round, in Mutual’s studio theater. Seats are extremely limited!
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MDT ROJO AND NIGHTCAP: MORE INFORMATION
FEB 3 & 4, ’23
MUTUAL DANCE THEATRE AND THE JEFFERSON JAMES CONTEMPORARY DANCE THEATER SERIES PRESENT
RUBBERBAND
THE CINCINNATI PREMIERE OF THE SENSATIONAL INTERNATIONAL TROUPE COMBINING HIP HOP, BALLET, AND CONTEMPORARY
DATES:
AT THE AROFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS
SAVE THE DATE: TICKETS AVAILABLE STARTING OCTOBER 28
KNOWN ABROAD AS AN EXPLOSIVE, ONE-OF-A-KIND ENSEMBLE combining the energy of Hip Hop, the refinement of classical Ballet, and the angular quality of Contemporary Dance, RUBBERBAND will make its very first Cincinnati appearance!
Led by Los Angeles-born Victor Quijada, the child of Mexican parents, the troupe will perform a collection dubbed “Vic’s Mix,” a “best-of” selection spanning Quijada’s immense creative territory.
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RUBBERBAND: MORE INFORMATION
JUN 2 & 3, ’23
MUTUAL DANCE THEATRE’S NEW, ANNUAL TRADITION
MODERN MIX
“PETRICHOR” AND “CLIMB” : RAIN IS COMING, AND, DARING TO ASCEND
DATES:
AT THE AROFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS
SAVE THE DATE: TICKETS AVAILABLE STARTING NOVEMBER 23
MODERN MIX SHOWCASES DARING COLLECTIONS OF MODERN DANCE BY A MIX OF CHOREOGRAPHERS. Modern Mix (’23) features refined restagings of two works.
In “Petrichor” by Steven P. Evans, relief after an arid period inspire this work. Petrichor is the term for the phenomenon of the distinctive, earthy, and unusually pleasant smell after rainfall, particularly following dryness.
“Climb” originally captivated audiences in 2018 with edge-of-your-seat, dare devil work on ladders, which symbolized the arduous work of rebuilding oneself in a new culture. In “Climb,” Elena Rodriguez Moore processes growing up a conflicted, bi-racial daughter of a Colombian immigrant.
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MODERN MIX: MORE INFORMATION
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THE INTERNATIONAL IRISH DANCE PHENOMENON
RETURNS TO CINCINNATI FOR FIVE PERFORMANCES
RIVERDANCE
25th Anniversary Show
March 31 – April 2, 2023
Music Hall
Tickets on sale Friday, September 16 at 10:00 AM
CALENDAR INFORMATION
WHAT: RIVERDANCE – 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW
WHEN: Friday-Sunday, March 31 – April 2, 2023
[Fri., 3/31 @ 8:00 PM; Sat., 4/1 @ 2:00 PM & 6:30 PM; 4/2 @ 1:00 PM & 6:30 PM]
WHERE: Cincinnati Music Hall – Springer Auditorium
PRICE: $85.00 | $70.00 | $55.00 | $35.00. Additional service fees may apply.
INFO: RIVERDANCE – 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW is Riverdance, as you’ve never seen it before – a powerful and stirring reinvention of this beloved favorite, celebrated the world over for its Grammy Award-winning score and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance. Composer Bill Whelan has re-recorded his mesmerizing soundtrack, while producer Moya Doherty and director John McColgan have completely reimagined the ground-breaking show with innovative and spectacular lighting, video, stage, and costume designs.
TICKET INFORMATION – on sale Friday, September 16 at 10:00 AM
[CINCINNATI, OH] – The 25th anniversary production of Riverdance will continue its critically acclaimed tour in over 50 cities across North America in 2023, making a much-anticipated stop in Cincinnati for five performances from March 31 – April 2, 2023 at Music Hall’s Springer Auditorium. The event is part of the Cincinnati Arts Association’s 2022-23 Season.
Tickets go on sale Friday, September 16 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.
Riverdance – 25th Anniversary Show is Riverdance as you’ve never seen it before – a powerful and stirring reinvention of this beloved favorite, celebrated the world over for its Grammy Award-winning score and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance. Composer Bill Whelan has re-recorded his mesmerizing soundtrack, while producer Moya Doherty and director John McColgan have completely reimagined the ground-breaking show with innovative and spectacular lighting, video, stage, and costume designs.
Immerse yourself in the extraordinary power and grace of its music and dance – beloved by fans of all ages. Fall in love with the magic of Riverdance all over again.
The critically acclaimed 25th Anniversary North American Tour was shut down in March 2020 during a sold-out return engagement at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, Riverdance celebrated a return to the stage in the United Kingdom, where the iconic show played to sold-out audiences in 27 cities across the country. Then followed its debut at Expo 2020 Dubai with a special production of Riverdance presenting a multi-cultural experience that included artists from the Middle East region. A highlight of the four-week run was the Riverdance performance at Expo 2020 Dubai’s USA Pavilion for its Thanksgiving Day celebrations.
Riverdance – The Animated Adventure was released on Netflix in the United States on January 14, 2022, where it swiftly landed a spot on the streamer’s Global Top 10 list. With an original score by Grammy Award-winning composer Bill Whelan, the animated musical comedy features the incredible craft and skill of the Riverdance troupe by utilizing motion capture of their performances to create the animated dancing in the film. Tour lead dancers Maggie Darlington and Anna Mai Fitzpatrick and executive producer/director Padraic Moyles were involved with the dance production for the film, while tour musicians Mark Alfred and Tara Howley play on the film score.
Riverdance began its journey as the interval act in the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest, produced for television by Moya Doherty. This electrifying and innovative seven-minute dance piece was then developed into a full-length stage show by producer Moya Doherty, composer Bill Whelan, and director John McColgan. With its fusion of Irish and international music and dance, the show broke all box office records during its world première run in Dublin in early 1995. When the show transferred to London, the reaction was unprecedented. There followed a hugely successful tour starting in New York in March 1996, where eight sold-out shows at Radio City Music Hall heralded the start of more than two decades of touring by Riverdance companies throughout North America. Since its inception, Riverdance has packed theaters throughout North America, Oceania, Asia, Europe, South Africa, and South America.
Riverdance – 25th Anniversary Show has been designed by lead designer Peter Canning, featuring sets by Alan Farquharson, lighting by Andrew Voller, video by Cosmo AV, costumes by Joan Bergin, and sound by Michael O’Gorman.
Riverdance – 25th Anniversary Show Performance Schedule
Since Riverdance began performances in Dublin in 1995, the show has…
In addition, Riverdance holds the Guinness World Record for the “Longest Riverdance Line,” which featured 1,693 participants. Since the Riverdance Summer School began in 2015, more than 2,000 Irish dancers from 23 countries worldwide have attended the school and learned the iconic Riverdance steps.
For more information about Riverdance, visit https://riverdance.com.
CINCINNATI ARTS ASSOCIATION SPONSORS
SEASON SPONSORS: AMERITAS (Founding Season Sponsor), FIFTH THIRD BANK (Lifetime Endowment Partner), CINCINNATI-NORTHERN KENTUCKY HONDA DEALERS, LOCAL 12 WKRC-TV, The P&G FUND of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
SEASON PRESENTING SPONSORS: 21C Museum Hotel, Cincinnati Herald, CityBeat, Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area, Graphic Village, Heidelberg Distributing, Kinley Cincinnati, Pepsi, Skyline Chili, TriHealth
MEDIA PARTNER: WARM 98.5-FM
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Cincinnati, September 8, 2022 – Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s 2022-2023 season premieres with Shakespeare’s powerful tragedy King Lear, directed by Producing Artistic Director Brian Isaac Phillips, who is celebrating his 20th anniversary with the company. King Lear features Jim Hopkins as the titular patriarch who divides his kingdom between three daughters played by Candice Handy, Kelly Mengelkoch, and Miranda McGee. Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s 2022-2023 Season is generously presented by The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation and Rosemary and Mark Schlachter.
CSC’s production of King Lear boasts a modern twist set in contemporary London. Costumes of sleek, tailored suits and a modern architectural set designed by Rainy Edwards and Justen N. Locke, respectively, not only give a subtle nod to HBO’s hit drama “Succession” but emphasizes the timelessness of this Shakespearean tragedy.
Lear claims “nothing will come of nothing,” but Shakespeare’s tragedy reveals madness will come in the face of chaotic plights. In contemporary Europe, a familial dynasty divides when an aging patriarch splits his estate between two wicked daughters and casts out the third – the only one who truly loves him. As Lear and the status quo devolve into madness, the whole family faces the brutal truth of family dynamics, loyalty, and the existence of justice.
Producing Artistic Director, Brian Isaac Phillips, chose for the 2022-2023 Season to open with this Shakespeare play that has not be seen on the stage at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company for almost 15 years! Brian shares, “in Shakespeare’s day when the plague shut down theaters, Shakespeare wrote King Lear. Well, a plague shut down our theater and we are going to come back stronger than ever by staging King Lear!”
The season also marks a special anniversary for CSC as they celebrate Producing Artistic Director, Brian Isaac Phillips in his 20th season of artistic direction, vision, and leadership. Among his many accomplishments as the artistic leader of CSC, Phillips guided the company’s completion of Shakespeare’s 38-play canon, making Cincinnati Shakespeare Company one of the first five theaters to reach this milestone. Former Managing Director Maddie Regan said, “Brian’s commitment to looking at Shakespeare and the Classics in fresh new ways has made CSC a valued part of the lives of thousands of Cincinnatians over the past 20 years. His passion for excellence on the mainstage is only matched by his devotion CSC’s education program. Brian’s largest contribution to the region is adding a gem to the Queen City’s crown through the completion of The Otto M. Budig Theater, a $17MM project in the heart of our City.” Brian’s leadership of CSC has made the company a vibrant addition to the classical corridor of the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood and the overall cultural fabric of Cincinnati.
King Lear runs September 9 – October 1, 2022. Performances of King Lear are on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 2:00 PM, and Saturday, October 1 at 2:00 PM (Also ASL Interpreted on Saturday, October 1 at 2:00 PM). Tickets are on sale now. Preview performances are on Wednesday, September 7, and Thursday, September 8, with tickets at $45 or $25 for YPs. Discounts are available for students, seniors, local residents, and community partners, as access to all is important to CSC. Each performance night has a limited number of $14 “Access” tickets in the Upper Gallery and Stage Gallery. These can be purchased in advance by going online or calling the Box Office. And starting 1 hour before each performance, any unreserved tickets may be available as a discounted Rush Ticket to anyone, not just students. These tickets are only $12 and could be located anywhere in the house, depending on that evening’s availability. These cannot be reserved more than 1 hour before a show and must be purchased in person in the Box Office. Visa, Discover, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted. Ticketing fees apply. To purchase tickets or for more information, call the CSC Box Office at 513.381.BARD (2273) ext. 1, or go online at www.cincyshakes.com.
Audience members are no longer required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to attend performances at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. The wearing of masks will be encouraged but optional. Please contact the Box Office by email or phone at (513) 381-2273 for assistance.
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is located at The Otto M. Budig Theater at 1195 Elm Street in OTR, adjacent to Washington Park. Many parking spaces are available on the street and in nearby lots and garages- for more information, visit http://www.otrchamber.com/pages/WheretoPark.
CSC also offers Valet Parking for every performance! Make reservations for $25 in advance when purchasing tickets, or visit www.cincyshakes.com/parking. Purchasing in advance guarantees a spot. Valet is available right at the corner of 12th and Elm Street in front of the theater and begins approx. 1.5 hours before a performance. Cars can be picked up for up to one hour following a performance. (After one hour, you will need to arrange pick up with the valet service directly.) After purchasing, the valet will have your name on the list— it’s that easy!
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About Cincinnati Shakespeare Company:
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is a professional theatre company dedicated to bringing Shakespeare and the classics to life for all. In the summer of 2017, the theater relocated to the Otto M. Budig Theater, a brand new facility in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati. CSC’s repertoire is composed of the works of William Shakespeare, literary adaptations, world premieres, and contemporary classics. CSC performs on a Small Professional Theatre contract with the Actors’ Equity Association. Cincinnati Shakespeare is a member of Theater Communications Group and Shakespeare Theatre Association. Each year, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s Education and Outreach Programs reach more than 50,000 young people and community members by meeting audiences where they are. This includes sharing programming in schools, parks, community centers and hosting educational matinees of mainstage productions. In 2015, CSC was proud to become one of the first five theaters in the United States to “Complete the Canon” by producing all 38 plays by William Shakespeare. CSC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible. Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is proud to be Cincinnati’s stage for the Classics!
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s 2022-23 Season is generously presented by The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation and Rosemary and Mark Schlachter; along with our Education Season Sponsor, Debby and Jim Mason; and our Operating Support Partners, The Ohio Arts Council, The Robert and Adele Schiff Family Foundation, The National Endowment for the Arts with Arts Midwest, The Shubert Foundation, Lightborne, and the tens of thousands of people who give generously to the ArtsWave Community Campaign.
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The Queen City Vaudevillians Show THIS Saturday September 10th!
Please join The Queen City Vaudevillians for our next show which will be this Saturday September 10th 2022 at 7pm at Falcon Theatre. We are a local Tri-State based Vaudeville Revue Show, produced by Angel Trick Entertainment LLC, who focuses on bringing back the whimsy of Vaudeville back to the mainstream ! This show is a fast-paced evening of pure family entertainment.
We will be perform out of Falcon Theatre located at 636 Monmouth Street, Newport, KY 41071. PLEASE NOTE: We are only performing out of Falcon Theatre, for any questions regarding tickets or show information, please contact us directly, The Queen City Vaudevillians, not Falcon Theatre.
Come join us and enjoy some family friendly fun, Our show is a throwback to the days of Vaudeville, starring The Queen City Vaudevillians, our troupe members consist of Justin Hanks, Faith Vonhandorf, Jacob Spicer, Jenna Schroeder, and Sir Pat-Trick who will serve as the show’s Host. All together they will take you the audience on a whimsical journey of laughter, wonder, and just down right silliness. The show will feature songs, dances, comedy skits, magic, trivia, games, prizes, and surprises!
The Show Begin at 7pm, and Box Office/Will Call will open at 6pm and Seating will begin at 6:30pm
For more information on The Queen City Vaudevillians or to purchase tickets please visit www.queencityvaudevillians.com.
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