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April 9, 2025 · 3:23 pm

TWILIGHT In Concert | Tue., Oct. 28 | Aronoff Center 

TWILIGHT In Concert

Experience the Legendary Romance Saga as an Epic Film-to-Concert Event,
Surrounded by the Beauty of 1,000 Candles Illuminating the Stage

October 28, 2025
Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall 

Tickets on sale Friday, April 18 at 10:00 AM

[Cincinnati, OH] – GEA Live, in association with Lionsgate, today announced that the highly anticipated, 60-city national tour of the first-ever Twilight In Concert (www.twilightinconcert.com) will visit the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall for one show only. The epic film-to-concert event is part of the Cincinnati Arts Association’s 2025-26 Season, celebrating the Aronoff Center’s 30th anniversary.

As the novel, Twilight, celebrates its 20th anniversary, the live-to-film cinematic experience, featuring the original movie accompanied by a 12-piece ensemble of rock and orchestral musicians on stage, will transport audiences on a journey deep into the heart of this romantic story. Whether you’re Team Edward, Team Jacob, or Team Bella, Twilight In Concert promises an unforgettable evening for fans of the beloved The Twilight Saga film franchise and music enthusiasts alike.

Tickets go on sale Friday, April 18 at 10:00 AM at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-2787 [ARTS], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. For Group Sales (10 or more), call (513) 977-4155. Applicable services fees apply. Ticket prices/fees subject to change.

Set in an enchanting candlelit setting, Twilight In Concert offers a unique opportunity for audiences to relive the film that started it all in a cinematic live-to-film experience with a sensational live band. Musicians will take the stage to perform the beloved film score in perfect synchronization with the original movie, presented in its entirety on a massive cinema screen. Audiences will be completely captivated by the magical atmosphere with more than one thousand twinkling candles illuminating the grand stage, creating an ambiance that sets the tone for a truly romantic evening.

For more information about the Twilight In Concert tour, visit www.twilightinconcert.com and follow @TwilightMovie on Facebook, and @Twilight on Instagram and X. 

The Twilight Saga is one of the most successful young adult film franchises of all time. The five films (Twilight, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Parts 1 & 2) have grossed more than $3.3 billion at the worldwide box office. The films were adapted from Twilight creator Stephenie Meyer’s acclaimed series of books that won multiple awards, sold over 160 million copies worldwide, and were translated into forty-nine different languages. Lionsgate’s TV adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s novel Midnight Sun has been picked up as a series on Netflix.

About Twilight
Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) doesn’t expect much when she moves to the small town of Forks, Washington, until she meets the mysterious and handsome Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) – a boy who’s hiding a dark secret: he’s a vampire. As their worlds and hearts collide, Edward must battle the bloodlust raging inside him as well as a coterie of undead that would make Bella their prey. Based on the #1 New York Times best-selling sensation by Stephenie Meyer, Twilight adds a dangerous twist to the classic story of star-crossed lovers.

About Lionsgate Global Products & Experiences
Lionsgate Global Products & Experiences is a division within Lionsgate Studios Corp. (Nasdaq: LION), one of the world’s leading stand-alone, pure-play, publicly traded content companies. By leveraging the studios’ world-class portfolio of film and television brands and franchises, the division drives incremental revenue and builds consumer engagement via live shows and experiences, location-based entertainment destinations, games, physical and digital merchandise, and select strategic partnerships and investments.

The group has announced multiple stage productions (Dirty Dancing, La La Land, Wonder, and Nashville for Broadway, and The Hunger Games for London), integrations with marquee games (Call of Duty, Dead By Daylight, Roblox, and Fortnite), and collaborations with best-in-class consumer products licensees (LEGO, American Classics, Hot Toys, Funko, and more). Attractions based on Lionsgate’s top franchises The Hunger Games, John Wick, SAW, and other iconic IP can be found at theme parks and destinations in Asia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East, with the highly anticipated John Wick Experience now open in Las Vegas.

About GEA Live
GEA Live has established itself as the premier partner in location-based entertainment, combining creativity, excellence, and credibility to deliver unforgettable events that bring iconic brands to life in all their glory. Working with renowned IPs from TV, film, theater, music, gaming, and anime, GEA Live designs, produces, and distributes everything from symphonic and film concerts to immersive exhibitions and stage shows. With a vast portfolio of shows spanning more than forty countries, GEA Live has collaborated with world-class brands like PlayStation, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Twilight, Dirty Dancing, Our Planet, and Demon Slayer, in addition to exclusively representing the legendary Ennio Morricone. As a trusted pillar of Sony Music’s Masterworks Live division, GEA Live has partnered with entertainment giants like Sony Pictures, Lionsgate, Viacom, and Warner Brothers, among others, delivering unparalleled value for licensors while further elevating the world’s most cherished brands.

Cincinnati Arts Association SPONSORS

The Cincinnati Arts Association is supported [in part] by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Season Sponsors:  AMERITAS (Founding Season Sponsor), ARTSWAVE, FIFTH THIRD BANK (Lifetime Endowment Partner), 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, Harlan Graphics, Heidelberg Distributing, Kinley Cincinnati, Pepsi, Skyline Chili, TriHealth

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CALENDAR INFORMATION

WHAT:                Twilight In Concert
WHEN:                Tuesday, October 28, 2024 @ 7:30 PM

WHERE:              Aronoff Center for the Arts – Procter & Gamble Hall

PRICE                    Ticket prices start at $47, including all fees. Subject to change.

INFO:                   Set in an enchanting candlelit setting, Twilight In Concert offers a unique opportunity for audiences to relive the film that started it all in a cinematic live-to-film experience with a sensational live band. Musicians will take the stage to perform the beloved film score in perfect synchronization with the original movie, presented in its entirety on a massive cinema screen. 

TICKET INFORMATION – on sale Friday, April 18 at 10:00 AM

  • www.CincinnatiArts.org
  • (513) 621-ARTS [2787]
  • Aronoff Center Ticket Office
  • Group sales (10 or more): (513) 977-4155

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April 3, 2025 · 3:25 pm

Middletown Lyric Theatre Announces Partnership with Sorg Revitalization Group

It’s been about eight months since Middletown Lyric Theatre announced the closure of MLT at 1530 Central Ave and while there was some confusion about our plans, In that time there have been many conversations about our next phase. While we have not worked everything out and there is still some work to be done and plans to be made we are excited to make the following announcement.

EXCITING NEWS TO ANNOUNCE

Middletown Lyric Theatre (MLT) & The SORG Revitalization Group (SRG) are thrilled to announce a new creative partnership aimed at enhancing the performing arts experience in Middletown. This collaboration will bring together the historic Sorg Opera House and the talented artists of MLT to produce high-quality theatrical productions, concerts, and cultural events that celebrate and uplift the local arts community.

With this partnership, MLT will be returning to a familiar stage having produced shows at the Opera House several times, over the years. This partnership will allow for expanded programming offering audiences a unique opportunity to experience live theater in a grand historic setting. The partnership will also allow the SRG to continue its mission of revitalizing the Opera House as a vibrant hub for performing arts while providing MLT with a venue to showcase its diverse programming.

“We are incredibly excited to join forces with Middletown Lyric Theatre,” said Nancy Griffith, President of the SORG Revitalization Group. “This collaboration represents a shared commitment to preserving the arts and making live performances more accessible to our community.”

“For nearly 47 years, MLT has been a cornerstone of the Middletown arts scene, and this partnership allows us to reach even greater audiences,” said Charley Shafor, President of Middletown Lyric Theatre. “Performing at the Sorg Opera House gives us the chance to create larger, more ambitious productions while honoring the history of this incredible venue.”

The first joint season under this partnership is scheduled for 2026 and will be announced soon. The two organizations hope to also have a fundraising event kicking off the newly formed relationship. Community members, theater lovers, and supporters of the arts are encouraged to stay tuned for updates and upcoming show announcements.

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April 2, 2025 · 3:37 pm

Anderson Theatre Showcases Disney Magic with FROZEN, JR.

Anderson Theatre’s production of Frozen, Jr. involves over 80 high school and elementary students from FHSD, including cast members Luke Patterson as Hans, Easton Gliebe as Oaken, Mary Settleberry as Young Anna, Sydney Ventura as Anna, Callie Ziegler as Elsa, Winnie LeGault as Young Elsa, Henry Weddle as Kristoff, and Solomon Mrochek as Sven. Photo by Jennifer Alessandrini.

Winter will linger in Anderson Township this April when the students of Anderson Theatre present “Frozen, Jr.” for five performances in a single Spring weekend.

Adapted for the stage by Disney from their original animated film and Broadway hit, “Frozen Jr.” tells the familiar story of princesses Elsa and Anna. Anna loves her sister despite Elsa’s inability to control her magic, but when Elsa is crowned Queen, their relationship is torn apart by fear and mistrust. Their kingdom is thrown into a magical, endless winter and only true love can make things right.

Characters audiences already love, like Kristoff, Sven, Hans and Olaf, are joined by new faces like Oaken and the Hidden Folk, while new songs also join favorites like “For the First Time in Forever” and “Let it Go.”

This is Anderson High School’s 62nd Spring Musical, and they are continuing a longstanding tradition of welcoming elementary students onto the Titus Stage. Sixteen students from Ayer, Maddux, Sherwood, and Summit Elementary schools sing and dance alongside the Anderson High School cast, including Sherwood sixth grader Winnie LeGault who plays Young Elsa, and Sherwood fourth grader Mary Settleberry who plays Young Anna.

As a special treat, several “Frozen, Jr.” characters will be available to meet and chat with young audience members after each matinee performance. The show opens on Tuesday, April 24 and runs through Sunday April 27, with matinees on both Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are on sale now and can be ordered through the Anderson Theatre website, AndersonTheatre.com.

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April 2, 2025 · 3:36 pm

Who’s the Fairest of Them All? The Family Series: SNOW WHITE, April 24-27 at Aronoff Center

Cincinnati Ballet will welcome more than two thousand CPS students at special student shows

Cincinnati, OH (April 2, 2025) – “Over the seven jeweled hills, beyond the seventh fall, in the cottage of the Seven Dwarfs, dwells Snow White, fairest one of all.” Cincinnati Ballet’s annual Family Series returns to the Aronoff Center, April 24-27 with Snow White!

We are so pleased to welcome families back to the Aronoff for an interactive dance performance with children in mind. Snow White is the fifth installment of our Family Series. The show will feature everything audiences love and remember from the adventures of Disney’s first princess—like a jealous queen, poison apples, talking mirrors! Young dancers perform the roles of Snow White’s trusted friends, the Seven Dwarfs and woodland animals who guide her on her journey to find true love. The Family Series is an hour-long, narrated ballet performed by Cincinnati Ballet’s Second Company – CB2 and Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy Students, staged by Second Company – CB2 Director Yoshihisa Arai.

Due to ArtsWave’s “More Arts More Kids” initiative, Cincinnati ballet will welcome more than two thousand CPS students at special student shows. “More Arts More Kids” is designed to provide every student in grades 1-6 with an annual arts field trip.

The production, choreographed by Pamela Robinson Harris, is also narrated by actors playing the Brothers Grimm, making the story easy for even the youngest members of your family to understand and enjoy. The production runs a little over an hour and includes free, fun, fairy-tale themed lobby games and activities before performances. Tickets are on sale now, starting at $20 at cballet.org.

PERFORMANCE DATES AND INFORMATION

WHO: Cincinnati Ballet
Choreography: Pamela Robinson Harris
Music: Edvard Grieg and Johann Strauss II

WHAT: Family Series: Snow White

WHEN:

  • Thursday, April 24 at 7pm (Sensory Friendly)
  • Friday, April 25 at 7pm
  • Saturday, April 26 at 11am
  • Saturday, April 26 at 2:30pm
  • Saturday, April 26 at 6:30pm
  • Sunday, April 27 at 11am
  • Sunday, April 27 at 2:30pm

WHERE: Aronoff Center for the Arts – 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Cincinnati Ballet 2024-2025 Season Sponsors:
Margaret and Michael Valentine, Julie and John Richardson | SugarCreek, ArtsWave, Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund, Ohio Arts Council, The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation

About Cincinnati Ballet
Since 1963, Cincinnati Ballet has been the cornerstone professional ballet company of the region, presenting a bold and adventurous array of classical, full-length ballets and contemporary works, regularly with live orchestral accompaniment. Cincinnati Ballet is a creative force within the larger dance community, commissioning world-premiere works and exploring unique collaborations. With a mission to enrich, expand, and excel in the art of dance through performance, a high-caliber academy, and impactful education and community engagement in local to global communities, Cincinnati Ballet reaches beyond the stage in programs that allow every person in the region to be part of the continued evolution of dance. To that end, Cincinnati Ballet presents exhilarating performances, provides extensive education and community engagement programs, and offers top-level professional ballet training at Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy.

*The values for these naming opportunities are based solely on utility, placement, or perceived appeal and do not necessarily reflect the gift’s designated purpose or the actual cost. Donors are encouraged to consider undesignated gifts and/or the least restrictive designation. A signed gift agreement is required when a gift is to be recognized in the facility/on the site.

 Plans for the Cincinnati Ballet Margaret and Michael Valentine Center for Dance are not final. If alterations are required that affect a commemorative gift, an appropriate substitute will be arranged in consultation with the donor(s). These naming opportunities are for the projected life of the building or for a minimum of twenty-five years. When the time comes to refresh or rebuild the buildings, current donors will be given the first opportunity to sustain their support at the level that is appropriate at that time. In all instances, donors will receive permanent recognition for their extraordinary support.

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April 1, 2025 · 3:28 pm

‘Best of Cincinnati’ Vocal Group & Beloved Yacht Rock Trio Return to Celebrated Cincinnati Venue

David Baum, Joey Pace, Chancellor Waye, Nat Comisar, Kaeden Kass, Joshua Steele & Buck Hinman
Photo by Taren Frazier.

CINCINNATI, OH – Two-time “Best of Cincinnati” winners No Promises Vocal Band and soft rock all-stars The Three Bald Guys return to The Redmoor (Mt. Lookout) for an evening of “Sweet Harmony” on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 7:30pm. The Baldies’ trademark three-part vocals soar through tunes by James Taylor, Kenny Loggins and Sarah McLaughlan, while No Promises offers thrilling a cappella arrangements including The Eagles, Amy Winehouse and Manhattan Transfer.

Tickets are $26 and are available at nopromisesvocalband.com or theredmoor.com. Doors open at 6:00pm to experience The Redmoor’s delicious dinner menu, along with full cash bar. Reserved table seating and general admission seating available. Complimentary on-site parking behind the venue.

June 19 will be the third annual “Sweet Harmony” concert, with seats for the 2023 and 2024 shows sold out in advance. A major No Promises concert announcement will take place during The Redmoor program.

New Dudes, New Tunes
No Promises welcomes two new members to its lineup in 2025, both young singers with extensive tight harmony experience. Tenor and WLWT-TV executive producer Buck Hinman fell in love with a cappella singing during his time at Wake Forest University, a passion he honed through three separate appearances at international barbershop quartet competitions. Recent Xavier University graduate Chancellor Waye is a bass singer who directed of his university’s a cappella group, Harmon-X, on his way to a degree in choral education. Waye manages a venue in northern Cincinnati and serves as associate music director at Bellermine Chapel. In 2024, No Promises welcomed to its ranks St. Xavier High School’s newly-tenured director of choirs, Joey Pace. Similarly coming to the group by way of barbershop music, Joey has performed with Southern Gateway Chorus and Prism and enjoys publishing multi-track a cappella recordings. Bios and photos of singers available here.

The Three Bald Guys have a consistent roster but are in the habit of constantly adapting new popular favorites for their repertoire. The June program at The Redmoor will see innovative arrangements of three celebrated 90s hits: the cherished ballad Angel by Sarah McLaughlan, Eric Clapton’s bluesy Change The World and Extreme’s timeless More Than Words.

No Promises has likewise been working up some new tunes for debut at The Redmoor, including Amy Winehouse’s Valerie, Simon & Garfunkel’s Scarborough Fair and The Eagles’ Life in the Fast Lane.

About The Bands
NO PROMISES is a Cincinnati-based professional a cappella ensemble bringing exhilarating vocals and breathtaking harmonizations to jazz and popular music favorites from 1940s classics to today’s jams. Citybeat “Best of Cincinnati” winners in 2017 and 2022, the group has entertained at festivals, concert series, stadiums and performing arts centers throughout the state. Its members have graced the stages of Broadway, fronted major symphony orchestras, and backed the likes of Jim Messina, Steve Winwood, Kenny Loggins and POCO. In their day-to-day lives, the men of NO PROMISES are clinical psychologists, television producers, concert promoters, therapists, choir directors and real estate moguls with a passion for fine a cappella singing.

In 2024, NO PROMISES was honored to make their debut at Great American Ballpark, performing the national anthem for two Cincinnati Reds games, including a nationally-televised tilt with the Boston Red Sox. During the year prior, the group premiered a newly commissioned work as part of Cincinnati May Festival’s 150th anniversary season and joined Broadway veteran Sally Wilfert in concert at historic Memorial Hall in Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. 2021 saw the ensemble’s debut of “The Boy Band Diaries,” a collaboration with the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra featuring male vocal hits spanning the past century. The group’s numerous other collaborators and guest artist appearances have included the Gem City Chorus, the Southern Gateway Chorus, the Sycamore Community Singers, the Northern Kentucky Brotherhood Singers, the Queen City Sisters and the Cincinnati Collaborative Ringing Project. NO PROMISES has released three recording projects: A No Promises Christmas (2016), All Wet (2018) and The Nines (2019), as well as the pandemic-era virtual concert, NO PROMISES Saves Christmas.

The members of NO PROMISES are Joshua Steele (resident of Kennedy Heights), Buck Hinman (Walnut Hills), Kaeden Kass (Mt. Airy), Joey Pace (Clifton), David Baum (Montgomery), Chancellor Waye (Mason) and Nat Comisar (Symmes Township). Individual bios available here.

“Their harmony is tight, their arrangements are delightfully eclectic… they sound like a cross between the Four Freshmen and Pentatonix.” – David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer

“For my money, the best a cappella group in the region” – Thom Mariner, Movers & Makers

THE THREE BALD GUYS are Tom Steele (guitar, vocals), his son Joshua Steele (vocals, melodica) and their friend Rick Hagee (keys, vocals), playing soft rock hits by your favorite (mostly) dead singers! Performing at music venues, private parties and their resident gig at the original Montgomery Inn, their set list includes faves by James Taylor, Jim Croce, Chicago, Loggins & Messina, Simon & Garfunkel, Elton John, Dave Mason, Chicago, Steely Dan, Van Morrison, Cat Stevens, Bill Withers, The Bee Gees and many more. https://www.facebook.com/threebaldguys

For Appearances, Interviews and More Information
Contact Nat Comisar at 513.378.5801 or booking@nopromisesvocalband.com.

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