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CSO and Pops Concerts Cancelled Through May 31, 2020

CSO_logo2In compliance with Governor Mike DeWine’s standing mass-gathering restrictions and his recent directive to stay at home, and in an effort to protect audiences, musicians, employees and the community from the spread of COVID-19, all remaining CSO and Pops concerts and events through May 31, 2020 are canceled.

The ongoing restrictions on assemblages of more than 10 people became immediately problematic for collaborative art forms such as ours to continue with rehearsals and production plans. Thus, it is with heavy hearts that the remaining performances this season must be canceled, including the CSO’s collaboration with the May Festival.

CANCELED:

  • Lollipops: Peter and the Wolf Sensory-Friendly Rehearsal (March 24)
  • Chamber Players: Manny Ax & More (March 27)
  • Manny and Mozart (March 27 & 28)
  • Lollipops: Peter and the Wolf (March 28)
  • Young People’s Concert: Plugged In (March 31)
  • Beethoven 8 + Sō Percussion (April 3 & 4)
  • CSO Night/Light (April 4)
  • CSO Artist-in-Residence Guy Braunstein in Recital (April 16)
  • Rachmaninoff and Prokofiev (April 17 & 18)
  • CSYO Philharmonic Spring Concert (April 18)
  • CSO Proof: Surrealist el Tropical (April 22)
  • Chamber Players: Mendelssohn & Braunstein (April 24)
  • Mendelssohn + Strings (April 25 & 26)
  • CSO/CSYO Side-by-Side Concert (April 28)
  • DreamWorks Animation in Concert (May 1, 2 & 3)
  • Mozart’s Paris (May 8 & 9)
  • CSYO Concert Orchestra Spring Concert (May 9)
  • CSO/CCM Diversity Fellows Musical Matinee (May 9)
  • Mahler 3 + Adolphe Premiere (May 16 & 17)

Please note that the April 14 concert with Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers is currently postponed with a new date TBD, pending scheduling capability.

The Louis on 125: The Luminaries event on April 30 will be streamed digitally on Facebook Live. Please visit the page to stay up to date with more details as the event approaches.

These cancellations will have a significant financial impact for the Orchestra. We are especially appreciative of our generous supporters who will consider donating their tickets for a tax credit. Throughout our 125-year history, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra has navigated challenges and continues to thrive because of the strength of our community. Now, as always, we are grateful for our community’s extraordinary support.

How can you help?

Donate your tickets for a tax credit. Nearly one-third of audiences so far have chosen to donate their tickets for cancelled performances, which helps the Orchestra during this extraordinarily challenging time.

Subscribe. Show your support by ordering your season tickets for the 20/21 season now. We look forward to seeing you back in Music Hall when we can all be together again.

Donate. To help ensure the CSO’s future, please consider the role music plays in your lives and support your Orchestra with a gift of any amount at cincinnatisymphony.org/donate.

Thank you for your continued support of the CSO and Pops.

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Upcoming Productions Cancelled at Brookville Community Theatre

BVCT_logoThe Brookville Community Theatre Board of Directors has been carefully following all updates and guidelines regarding COVID-19. We have been closely monitoring the impact it is having on the public and we are especially concerned about the health of our volunteers and patrons. As such, we have weighed all options regarding our upcoming events, to determine the best course of action to protect everyone’s health in this difficult time.

We have sadly decided the following:

  • BLITHE SPIRIT, previously scheduled to run April 16-26th, is now cancelled but will be postponed to sometime next season.
  • THE SOUND OF MUSIC, previously scheduled to run June  25 – July 12, is, as of now, cancelled and postponed to next season.

We apologize for any inconvenience this causes to our patrons. We hope that all of our patrons remain safe during these uncertain times, and we will get through this together! This is our current plan, but as circumstances unfold, and if things change, we will keep you informed.

We will announce any updates on our website and on our Facebook page.

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THE HALLELUJAH GIRLS Postponed at Troy Civic Theatre

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4/9/20 – Due the extended Shelter in Place order that has gone into effect, the TCT board of directors has made the difficult decision to postpone the spring production of THE HALLELUJAH GIRLS. The new performance dates are expected to be August 7-9 & 14-16, 2020.

All 2019-20 season ticket holders will be able to see the show using their original tickets from the corresponding May date. If you are unable to attend the corresponding date, please contact the box office at 937-339-7700 to arrange for tickets to another performance.

Stay safe. Stay healthy. We will be back to entertain soon! 🎭

The Troy Civic Theatre board of directors has decided to postpone the production of THE HALLELUJAH GIRLS. We are hoping to only move it by two weeks but exact dates are yet to be determined.

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RUMORS Cancelled at Xenia Area Community Theatre

xactThe XACT Board of Directors has updated our status for the 2019-2020 season; unfortunately, we have to cancel our production of RUMORS as well. All patrons have had their tickets refunded; this should be reflected on your credit card by March 28, 2020.

https://xeniaact1.org/

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N95 Mask Collection Headed by Acting Up Member

ACTUP-logoHello all,

We hope this email finds you well!  One of Acting Up’s set build volunteers is the President of the Cincinnati Woodworking Club, and has organized an N95 mask collection for local hospitals currently facing a shortage due to the pandemic.  Acting Up keeps N95 masks in our shop, which we will be donating, and is hoping some other area theaters may also have masks to donate!

Please see the note below from the Cincinnati Woodworking Club, and note the drop-off points around town.  If you have masks, but cannot get them to a drop-off location, please email Acting Up at ActingUp@ActingUp.com:

The Cincinnati area hospital systems are in desperate need of supplies to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. http://www.hamiltoncountyohioema.org/donations-needed-during-covid-19/

As a club, we want to help by donating any N95 masks that you might have.  Open, but unused, or new boxes of masks are being accepted.   They will be UV sterilized prior to use.   We have set up a few neighborhood collection points.  Please drop off your supplies prior to Thursday evening.   Each donation will have a box outside — you do not need to contact anyone at the home.

The following are the collection points:

John Libbert  SE
5565 Wild Rose Ln. Milford, 45150. Front porch is covered and a box will be on one of the chairs near the front door.

Herb Retzsch  Northwest group.
6321 Anthony Drive, Hamilton, OH 45011.  Box will be on the front porch.

Larry Saupe SE
7776 Shadowleaf Ln
Cincinnati, OH 45247
(White Oak / Monfort Hts area)

Will Hartmann  N central – Acting Up Affiliate
7817 Hedgewood Cir
Mason, OH 45040. Bin on front covered porch

Thank you!!!!

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