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May 24, 2021 · 11:44 am

Aronoff Center – Rescheduled Shows

caa_logoARONOFF CENTER – RESCHEDULED SHOWS

[Cincinnati, OH| — Since the shutdown of the Aronoff Center in March 2020 due to the pandemic, numerous shows have rescheduled multiple times. Below is a list of rescheduled shows presented by the Cincinnati Arts Association and other promoters. The list includes the current performance dates/times and the Aronoff Center location for each event.

Please update calendar listings accordingly.

CINCINNATI ARTS ASSOCIATION

ADDITIONAL EVENTS (VARIOUS PROMOTERS)

Tickets are currently on sale for the shows listed above, except RAIN, at www.CincinnatiArts.org or (513) 621-2787 [ARTS}. The Aronoff Center Ticket Office is currently closed for in-person purchases until further notice due to the pandemic.

FIFTH THIRD BANK BROADWAY IN CINCINNATI, PRSENTED BY TRIHEALTH

For the most up-to-date schedule of upcoming Broadway in Cincinnati shows, visit https://cincinnati.broadway.com.

Season Tickets for Broadway in Cincinnati are on sale now!  There are two convenient ways to purchase season tickets:

  • Order online 7 days a week / 24 hours a day at BroadwayinCincinnati.com.
  • Call the toll-free Broadway in Cincinnati Season Ticket Hotline at (800) 294-1816, Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

BROADWAY IN CINCINNATI GROUP SALES AND SINGLE TICKETS

  • Group sales information is now available for all shows. Reservations may be made by contacting Group Sales Manager Peggy Holthaus Hughes at (513) 369-4363 or Peggy.Holthaus-Hughes@BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com.
  • Single ticket on-sale dates for individual shows will be announced at a later date.

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May 21, 2021 · 3:06 pm

NKU SOTA Streams Dark Comedy GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES

NKU_Gruesome Playground Injuries logoHIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY – Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts presents Rajiv Joseph’s dark comedy “Gruesome Playground Injuries” to continue the 2020-21 Theatre + Dance academic season. “Gruesome Playground Injuries” will be available on-demand through ShowTix4U May 21-25, 2021.

“Just like our two main characters in the play, our real-life theatrical experience has been damaged. I didn’t want to hide the fact that we have an empty house with no audience members, rather I wanted every part of the theatre space and theatrical process exposed for its beauty and simplicity,” said director Corrie Danieley. “The aim of this pandemic show experience was to film a theatre piece without hiding behind smoke and mirrors. We are story makers. We tell stories about our human experiences, our connections and disconnections, and about our common joys and struggles.”

  • What: “Gruesome Playground Injuries” by Rajiv Joseph
  • When: May 21-25, 2021
  • Where: Online at ShowTix4U
  • Admission: $4 for On-Demand 48-hour rental

Two childhood friends, Doug and Kayleen, intersect at the most bizarre intervals. These scar-crossed lovers meet at different times of their lives, brought together by injury, heartbreak, and their self-destructive tendencies. With great compassion and humor, Rajiv Joseph (Broadway’s “Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo”) creates a compelling and unconventional love story about the intimacy between two people when they allow their defenses to drop and their wounds to show.

The NKU cast features Timothy Belton, Natalie Hayslett, and Sabrina Mack. Norse Media and Chris Strobel graciously provided filming and editing support during the production process.

“We are in the middle of a world-wide pandemic, so I embraced this fact and filmed this piece of theatre reflecting where we are,” said director Corrie Danieley. “Although wearing masks and social distancing was quite challenging, it is my hope that the story shone through and speaks to our connected human experiences of pain, hope, and love.” Creating theatre with COVID restrictions required the team to think outside the box and develop creative solutions. This primary goal was to safely create theatre while incorporating new experiences. The entire process was in compliance with the Norse Nine guidelines.

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.

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May 20, 2021 · 11:50 am

TWITTERHATED, A New Play, Opens at the Cincinnati Fringe Festival June 5th

CFF21_TwitterHated with Fringe logoSand Catcher Collaborations is presenting the new play Twitterhated, which will open at the outdoor stages of The Know theatre on 1120 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, Ohio on June 5th at 2:45pm.

Show description: Reeling after a racist macroaggression by her boyfriend’s sister, Amelia finds herself lost in the Twitterverse. When social media bleeds into real life, she’s forced to reckon with who she wants to be – and how she wants to communicate. Twitterhated explores social media’s impact on in-person relationships and difficult conversations.

About the company: Sand Catcher Collaborations is Director Katie Baskerville and Actor/Playwright Julie Locker. Sand Catcher sees intersectional stories as grains of sand — try as theatres might to represent their entire communities, holding every grain of sand in their palms, some stories will inevitably slip through their fingers. Sand Catcher seeks to catch those grains of sand to see those who feel invisible, hear those who feel unheard, and boldly tell stories that go untold. Whether producing a series of monologues, a staged reading, a fully-produced play, or an immersive theatrical experience, Sand Catcher aims to grapple with topical issues affecting our community.

Twitterhated is Sand Catcher’s inaugural performance. Actor/Playwright Julie Locker pulls from her experience as a biracial woman, exposing the limits of the construct of race as it applies both to white supremacist and anti-racist movements when viewed through the lens of social media conversations. Not only is this heretofore an untold story in Cincinnati, but it is also presented in a style rarely seen in the city, using ensemble-based movement to create the world of the Twitterverse. Director Katie Baskerville built this world by asking, “How can we tell this story most authentically to the experience of the project?” For Twitterhated, the answer was using Viewpoints, a technique of movement composition that acts as a medium for thinking about and acting upon movement, gesture, and creative space.

Ticket price is $10. Detailed information, including show times and ticket purchasing, can be found at www.cincyfringe.com/twitterhated. Show art by Ellyn Broderick.

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May 17, 2021 · 11:50 am

Step Afrika! presents STONO | Streaming June 5-18 + Candid Conversation | Live Via Zoom June 8

THE SOUNDS AND SPIRIT OF THE STONO REBELLIONCAA_Stono logoStreaming June 5-18, 2021
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Candid Conversation
Tuesday, June 8, 2021

CINCINNATI, OH – Step Afrika!’s powerful, pulsing, world premiere piece, Stono, highlights the spirit of resistance and activism of a part of American history that has often been overlooked. The Cincinnati Arts Association is pleased to present this 30-minute virtual experience, which will be available for streaming June 5-18.

Access to the streamed performance of Stono and a live CANDID CONVERSATION via Zoom on Tuesday, June 8 at 7:30 PM with C. Brian Williams, the Founder and Artistic Director of Step Afrika!, and a variety of local artists is on sale now at CincinnatiArts.org and (513) 621-ARTS [2787]. The virtual events may be purchased separately at $6.00 each or in combination for $10.00.

Stono spotlights the largest insurrection of enslaved Africans in North America on September 9, 1739, which began in South Carolina on the banks of the Stono River. Some 20 Africans marched south toward a promised freedom in Spanish Florida, waving flags, beating drums, and shouting “Liberty!” When Africans subsequently lost the right to use their drums, through The Negro Act of 1740, they began to use their bodies as percussive instruments in response, giving rise to ring shout, tap, hambone, and stepping. Stono is based on choreography and content from Step Afrika!’s feature-length production, Drumfolk, returning to stages Fall 2021.

About Step Afrika!
Founded in 1994 by C. Brian Williams, Step Afrika! is the first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping. Under Mr. Williams’ leadership, stepping has evolved into one of America’s cultural exports, touring more than 50 countries across the globe. Step Afrika! now ranks as one of the top ten African-American dance companies in the United States. Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African-American fraternities and sororities, traditional West and Southern African dances, and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience.

Step Afrika! performances are much more than dance shows; they integrate songs, storytelling, and humor. The blend of technique, agility, and pure energy makes each performance unique and leaves the audience with their hearts pounding. Step Afrika! promotes stepping as an educational tool for young people, focusing on teamwork, academic achievement, and cross-cultural understanding. The Company reaches tens of thousands of Americans each year through a 50-city tour of colleges and theatres, and performs globally as Washington, DC’s one and only Cultural Ambassador.

Step Afrika! has earned Mayor’s Arts Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Arts Education (2005), Innovation in the Arts (2008), and Excellence in an Artistic Discipline (2012), and performed at the White House for President Barack Obama and the First Lady. Step Afrika! is featured prominently at the Smithsonian’s new National Museum of African-American History & Culture with the world’s first stepping interactive. In 2017, Step Afrika! made its Off-Broadway debut with the critically acclaimed production of The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence. To learn more, visit StepAfrika.org.

CAA_Candid Conversations StepAfrika

Tuesday, June 8, 7:30 PM 

Join national and local artists in intriguing discussions about the impact of their work on social justice, community wellbeing, and equity. Presented by the Cincinnati Arts Association, Candid Conversations is an opportunity to start a dialogue concerning the effects of racism on artists of color and arts communities as a whole, as well as the journey toward change.

This fourth in a series of five virtual Candid Conversations, presented by the Cincinnati Arts Association, features C. Brian Williams, Founder and Artistic Director of Step Afrika!, who will be joined by local artists for an honest and open discussion about how their personal journeys and their work relate to the history and practice of racism in our country.

Candid Conversation purchasers receive access to the live conversation via Zoom on Tuesday, June 8 at 7:30 PM AND a link to an on-demand recording which will be available for two-weeks (the link to the recording will be emailed on Friday, June 11). 

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS       
Ameritas, ArtsWave, Fifth Third Bank,
Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Honda Dealers,

Procter & Gamble Fund, St. Gregory Group, TriHealth 

Founded in 1992, the Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) is a not-for-profit organization that oversees the programming and management of the Tri-state’s finest performing arts venues – the Aronoff Center for the Arts and Music Hall – and is dedicated to supporting performing and visual arts. Each year, CAA presents a diverse schedule of events; serves upwards of 600,000 people in its venues; features the work of talented local, regional, and national artists in the Weston Art Gallery (located in the Aronoff Center); and supports the work of more than one dozen resident companies. Since the inception of its acclaimed arts education programs in 1995, CAA has reached more than 1.8 million students. For more information, visit www.CincinnatiArts.org.

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May 17, 2021 · 11:34 am

2021-2022 Season Announced at the Covedale Center

CCPATo all our AMAZING Patrons: we’re back!!!

After 14 months, Covedale Center for the Performing Arts will celebrate its 20th year by…..RE-OPENING!!!

Our deepest gratitude to our patrons, donors and sponsors whose support helped Cincinnati Landmark Productions survive the pandemic. You made it possible for our return to live theatre, with all the great music, dance and classic characters we bring to stage. Thank you all!

Celebrate with us as we bring back a full, exciting season of classic musicals and comedy:

THE ODD COUPLE
The 20th century’s best comedy!
September 16 – October 10, 2021

ALL SHOOK UP
The great songs of Elvis all wrapped up in a bright, fun musical
October 21 – November 14, 2021

ELF the Musical
Sing loud for all to hear! A hilarious musical of the hit holiday movie!
December 2 – December 26, 2021 ** see note below

BEEHIVE The Musical
The greatest “Girl Songs” of the 1960’s!
January 27 – February 20, 2022

ON THE TOWN
Three sailors… three gals… and all that singing and dancing!
March 17 – April 10, 2022

** Note for ELF: No performances on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Those subscribers’ shows are switched to Tuesday December 21 and Wednesday December 22, respectively.

Covedale Subscribers can renew their Subscription Packages starting June 7. Individual show tickets go on sale August 16. Renewal Deadline to keep your same day and seats is August 13.

Subscription account holders will receive a statement in the mail in the coming weeks with updated account information, confirming your seat assignments and performance dates. You can renew your seats by filling out the form at the bottom of your statement and sending it in OR by calling the Box Office at (513) 241-6550 starting June 7.

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