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January 20, 2017 · 3:32 pm

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Presents the World Premiere of SUMMERLAND

pip_summerland-logo(CINCINNATI) — The world premiere of the mysterious and suspenseful new play SUMMERLAND by Arlitia Jones debuts Feb. 4 and runs through March 5 at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s Thompson Shelterhouse Theatre.

Based on mesmerizing true events, SUMMERLAND tells the riveting tale of William H. Mumler, a spirit photographer with a talent for taking haunting images of ghostly visitors. Set in 1869, the story follows Mumler’s meteoric rise and fall, from his wildly successful studio business, which boasted Mary Todd Lincoln as a client, to his indictment for fraud.

“Arlitia Jones has written a fascinating story,” says Associate Artist Michael Evan Haney, director of the play. “When I first read SUMMERLAND, I was hanging on every word, not knowing what was going to happen. Coming right after the Civil War and the advent of photography (a mysterious new technology), there was a real belief that we could break through the veil and talk to people who had passed on to the other side. Whatever you think about the afterlife, this play makes you think about what we believe and don’t believe.”

Jones is an award-winning poet, playwright and co-founder of TossPot Productions in Anchorage, AK. The spirit photography used by Mumler that inspired her story can be traced to American Spiritualist Movement, which peaked from the 1840s through the 1920s. Followers of the movement believed that the dead have the ability to communicate with the living.

Tickets for SUMMERLAND start at $35; prices vary depending on seat location and performance day and are subject to change. Tickets for teens and students are $30. Student tickets are just $15 on the day of the show. Sunday is College Night, with tickets to all 7 p.m. performances just $10. In addition to calling the Box Office (513-421-3888), tickets can also be purchased by visiting the Playhouse website at http://www.cincyplay.com.

SUMMERLAND is sponsored by Barbara and Bill Weyand. Leon Meyer serves as Honorary Producer. Additional support is provided by The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust. Design Sponsor is JRA.

The 2016-17 Thompson Shelterhouse Theatre season is presented by Heidelberg Distributing Co., and the Thompson Shelterhouse Theatre season design sponsor is the Allan Berliant and Jennie Rosenthal Berliant Family Fund. The season sponsor of new work is the Lois and Richard Rosenthal Foundation.

The Playhouse is supported by the generosity of more than 40,000 contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. The Ohio Arts Council helps fund the Playhouse with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The Playhouse also receives funding from the Shubert Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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January 20, 2017 · 3:30 pm

The Carnegie Announces Tenth Anniversary Season

TC_logo_newCOVINGTON, KY– Broadway pizazz, hometown nostalgia, pure imagination, and parenting at its funniest – audiences can expect all this and more during The Carnegie’s 2017-18 Theatre Season.

The Carnegie is proud to present the 10th Anniversary of the Theatre Series in the Otto M. Budig Theatre with a lineup that is sure to please. A raucous and revealing evening will be had by all who attend the season opener, THE FULL MONTY, in August. Then in November, TENDERLY: THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL will captivate audiences with the life story of the local legend. Audiences can grab a golden ticket in January to see ROALD DAHL’S WILLY WONKA with all the songs from the film and a few more to boot. Finally, this very special season wraps up with MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD, a warm and comic salute to the women (and men) who take on the challenge of child-rearing.

The Carnegie’s 2017-18 Theatre Series

THE FULL MONTY
The Broadway Musical
Book by Terrence McNally
Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek

Based on the motion picture, released by Fox Searchlight Pictures, written by Simon Beaufoy, produced by Uberto Pasolini and directed by Peter Cattaneoe

Playing August 12-27, 2017

A loveable band of unemployed steelworkers in Buffalo, NY cook up a hilarious scheme to reinvigorate their bank accounts and their self-confidence by becoming a male striptease act. But it won’t be easy…between learning to dance, dealing with body issues, and revealing the plan to their wives, the men must expose more than their bare-bottoms to make their plan a reality.

Based on the hit film of the same name, THE FULL MONTY is full of heart, humor, and the most highly anticipated closing number you’ll ever see at the theatre. Get ready to hoot and holler as the guys “let it go” in a finale performance you won’t forget!

Eight Performances:
Saturday, August 12, 7:30pm ● Sunday, August 13, 3pm
Friday, August 18, 7:30pm ● Saturday, August 19, 7:30pm ● Sunday, August 20, 3pm
Friday, August 25, 7:30pm ● Saturday, August 26, 7:30pm ● Sunday, August 27, 3pm

The Full Monty is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

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TENDERLY: THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL
Based on the life of Rosemary Clooney
By Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman

Playing November 4-19, 2017

Fresh, poignant, and remarkably personal, TENDERLY: THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL explores the highs and lows lived by legendary singer, Rosemary Clooney. In a story that begins just 60 miles from The Carnegie in Maysville, KY, the show follows Rosemary’s career successes, personal struggles, and her triumphant reinvention as a jazz singer.

Featuring her greatest songs, including “Come On-A My House,” “Tenderly,” and “Hey There (you with the stars in your eyes),” TENDERLY stunningly portrays the making of an American icon.

Eight Performances:
Saturday, November 4, 7:30pm ● Sunday, November 5, 3pm
Friday, November 10, 7:30pm ● Saturday, November 11, 7:30pm ● Sunday, November 12, 3pm
Friday, November 17, 7:30pm ● Saturday, November 18, 7:30pm ● Sunday, November 19, 3pm 

TENDERLY: THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide.

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ROALD DAHL’S
WILLY WONKA
Music and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley
Adapted for the Stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy Allen McDonald
Based on the book, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” by Roald Dahl

Playing January 18 – 28, 2018

The classic tale of Charlie and Willy Wonka’s famous chocolate factory comes to life on The Carnegie stage for our annual family-friendly production! Cheer on Charlie as he finds his golden ticket, sing along with the Oompa-Loompas, and take a fantastical tour of the most famous candy factory of all time.

Based on the enchanting 1971 film starring Gene Wilder, WILLY WONKA features all of your favorite tunes, including “The Candyman,” “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” and “Pure Imagination.” It’s a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth.

Ten Performances:
Thursday, January 18, 7:30pm ● Friday, January 19, 7:30pm ● Saturday, January 20, 2pm & 7:30pm ● Sunday, January 21, 3pm
Thursday, January 25, 7:30pm ● Friday, January 26, 7:30pm ● Saturday, January 27, 2pm & 7:30pm ● Sunday, January 28, 3pm

ROALD DAHL’S WILLY WONKA is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

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MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD
Written by Leslie Ayvazian, Brooke Berman, David Cale, Jessica Goldberg,
Beth Henley, Lameece Issaq, Claire LaZebnik, Lisa Loomer, Michele Lowe,
Marco Pennette, Theresa Rebeck, Luanne Rice, Anne Weisman and Cheryl L. West
Conceived by Susan R. Rose and Joan Stein

Playing April 14– 29, 2018

Lots of laughter and a few tears are guaranteed in this insightful take on the many forms of motherhood. From moms to stepmoms, mothers-in-law, and even dads who double as moms, MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD skewers and savors the journey of parenthood.

A hilarious hit with audiences from NYC to Main Street USA, MOTHERHOOD sports a famous line-up of contemporary playwrights, including Pulitzer Prize winner Beth Henley (CRIMES OF THE HEART, MISS FIRECRACKER) and Cincinnati-area native Theresa Rebeck (BAD DATES, NBC’s television show, SMASH.) A great show to enjoy with the mother in your life!

Eight Performances:
Saturday, April 14, 7:30pm ● Sunday, April 15, 3pm
Friday, April 20, 7:30pm ● Saturday, April 21, 7:30pm ● Sunday, April 22, 3pm
Friday, April 27, 7:30pm ● Saturday, April 28, 7:30pm ● Sunday, April 29, 3pm

MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.

Ticketing
Subscriptions for the 2017-18 Theatre Season are currently on sale. Single tickets go on sale Friday, March 24, 2017 at noon. Tickets may be purchased through The Carnegie Box Office at (859) 957-1940, open Tuesday through Friday, noon to 5pm, or online at http://www.thecarnegie.com.

About The Carnegie Theatre Series
The Carnegie Theatre Series produces professional, innovative stagings of an eclectic range of theatrical works. Striving to unite the greater Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati theatre community through partnerships and collaborations, the series engages and nurtures both emerging and established talent, including working professionals, committed part-time theatre artists, university performing arts students and younger students. The Carnegie Theatre Series productions bring together these forces to provide quality theatre for Northern Kentucky and the Greater Cincinnati area.

About The Carnegie: The Carnegie is Northern Kentucky’s largest multidisciplinary arts venue providing theatre events, educational programs and art exhibitions to the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati community. The Carnegie facility is home to The Carnegie Galleries, the Otto M. Budig Theatre, and the Eva G. Farris Education Center.  More information about The Carnegie is available at www.thecarnegie.com or by calling (859) 491-2030.

The Carnegie receives ongoing operating support from Cincinnati Wine Festival, The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Kenton County Fiscal Courts, the Kentucky Arts Council and the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. / US Bank Foundation. The Carnegie is also supported by the generosity of more than 40,000 contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign.

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January 19, 2017 · 3:53 pm

Go over the Rainbow with THE WIZARD OF OZ

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Jay Goodlett as The Scarecrow, Kalie Kaimann as Dorothy, A. James Jones as The Tinman, and Deondra Kamau Means as The Lion. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Click your heels three times and follow the yellow brick road to the Taft Theatre this February to experience the magical adventures of Dorothy and her friends when The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati presents the classic musical THE WIZARD OF OZ this February (February 11 – 19, 2017).

A cyclone transports Dorothy and her dog, Toto, from Kansas to the technicolor Munchkin Land.  Unfortunately, they land right on top of the Wicked Witch of the East — not a good thing!  As Dorothy and Toto head down the Yellow Brick Road to find the Wizard and their way back home to Kansas, they meet new friends, each with a wish that they hope The Great Oz can grant for them.  A scrawny Scarecrow needs a brain, a rusty Tin Man needs a heart, and a Cowardly Lion needs courage.

Directed by Ken Jones, director of NKU’s School of the Arts (SOTA).  By L. Frank Baum. With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg. Background Music by Herbert Stothart. Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard.  Orchestration by Larry Wilcox.  Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company.  Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.  Adaptation and support materials for the Young Performers’ Edition. Developed by iTheatrics.  Under the supervision of Timothy Allen McDonald.

LOCAL 12’s Bob Herzog will be featured in the production as The Wizard.

THE WIZARD OF OZ presented by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, February 11-19, 2017. Saturday February 11 at 2 PM; Sunday February 12 at 2 PM and 5 PM; Friday February 17 at 7:30 PM; Saturday February 18 at 2 PM and 5 PM; and Sunday February 19 at 2 PM at the Taft Theatre, 5th and Sycamore Streets in Downtown Cincinnati. Tickets $10-30.   1-800-745-3000 and www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets are selling fast!

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s production of THE WIZARD OF OZ is made possible by the generous support of Production Sponsor, TriHealth, as well as Corporate Sponsor, Chemed. Chemed, and the generosity of community contributions to the ArtsWave Campaign. Season Sponsors are the Charles H. Dater Foundation and the Marge and Charles J. Schott Foundation.  The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Media sponsors are Cincinnati Enquirer, LOCAL 12 and Q102.

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January 17, 2017 · 6:03 pm

Xavier Theatre signs on to join THE GHOSTLIGHT PROJECT

XUT_logo(Cincinnati, Jan. 17, 2017) – At 5:30pm on JANUARY 19, 2017 Xavier Theatre will join over 500 theaters, ensembles and companies, high school and university theater programs who will gather across the country to “light a light” and make a pledge to stand for and protect the values of inclusion, participation, and compassion for everyone – regardless of race, class, religion, country of origin, immigration status, (dis)ability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

The Ghostlight Project will bring together over 500 participating organizations in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. From Broadway to high school auditoriums, members of the theater community will gather from coast to coast on January 19, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in each time zone to “light a light” and make a pledge. Inspired by the theatrical tradition of keeping a “ghost light” on in a darkened theater, we create light for the challenging times ahead.

On January 19th, at 5:30PM, Xavier Theatre will host a Ghostlight Project event. Everyone is invited to come together in the Gallagher Theatre for a short ceremony, located in Gallagher Student Center. Gathering together on the stage, people of all walks of life can come together in camaraderie. Feelings of strength, safety, and solidarity will be shared in order to designate the theatre as a safe space for ALL. From the darkness, all participants will ignite their own light source, to stand together as a beacon of hope and strength for the future.

Xavier University’s Theatre Department prides itself on being a company open to all walks of life. Xavier Theatre strives to create an open and accepting environment for every student. In creating a dialogue between people of differing backgrounds, our program will always include opportunities for the growth and development of anyone passionate about theatre.

From Saheem Ali, Director and member of the Ghostlight Project Steering Committee:

“The act of expressing something out loud has significance. [It] demonstrates solidarity and a firmness of belief. Our most solemn ceremonies—weddings, graduations, ordinations—are by design public and communal because they demand witnesses. By standing outside the privacy afforded by one’s four walls and declaring something in full voice, one asks to be held accountable for the stance being taken.”

Anyone who wishes to participate in this event may join by coming to the Gallagher Theatre located on the lower level of Gallagher Student Center on Xavier’s Main Campus. All that is needed to participate is an open mind, and a cell phone with flashlight capabilities. The ceremony will last approximately 20-30 minutes. The theatre doors will be open at 5:00pm, with the ceremony beginning promptly at 5:30PM.

www.theghostlightproject.com #GhostlightProject #BeALight #AllAreWelcome

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January 16, 2017 · 7:46 pm

Village Players Present LOVE/SICK

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Michael Ireland & Heather Abbott.

[Fort Thomas, Kentucky] –  Village Players presents LOVE/SICK by John Cariani, January 27th – February 4th. Village Players is located in the basement of the Ft. Thomas Woman’s Club, 8 North Ft. Thomas Ave, Ft. Thomas, KY 41075 (next to Subway).

LOVE/SICK is a collection of nine slightly twisted and completely hilarious short plays. Set on a Friday night in an alternate suburban reality, this delightful romp explores the pain and the joy that comes with being in love. It’s an unromantic comedy for the romantic in everyone.

“CARIANI KNOWS HOW TO KEEP AUDIENCES LAUGHING.” – The Huffington Post. “WHIMSICAL ROMANTIC COMEDY…THE JOKES HERE ARE EASYGOING AND SNARK-FREE.” – The New York Times. “LOVE/SICK BRINGS TO LIGHT THE COMPLEXITY OF COMMUNICATION AND WHAT IT MEANS TO NOT ONLY LOVE SOMEONE ELSE, BUT YOURSELF AS WELL…TRULY BEAUTIFUL.” –TheSource.com. “STRIKES JUST THE RIGHT BALANCE BETWEEN WISDOM AND WHIMSY…LIGHT, BRIGHT, ANTI-ROMANTIC, AND ENGAGING.” – The Hartford Courant. “ENTERTAINING AND FUN. A SATISFYING LOOK AT THIS THING WE CALL LOVE.” – BroadwayWorld.com.

LOVE/SICK is directed by Dan Maloney, produced by Peggy Kenney, and features the talents of Chris Payne, Cat Cook, Nathan Henegar, Patricia Mullins, Jeremy Cox, David Deye, Ted Rice, Ginny Butsch, Michael Ireland, Heather Abbott, Scott Unes, Julie Theobald, Lon Nease, Jeanette Tacon, Jennifer Davis, Kenny Tessel, and Dee Anne Bryll.

Performances will be:

  • Friday, January 27th at 8 PM
  • Saturday, January 28th at 8 PM
  • Sunday, January 29th at 3 PM
  • Thursday, February 2nd at 8 PM
  • Friday, February 3rd at 8 PM
  • Saturday, February 4th at 8 PM

To order tickets for LOVE/SICK, visit www.villageplayers.biz or leave a message at 859-392-0500. For more information, contact Dan at maloneykd@gmail.com.

Also, there is a Special Deal on Sunday, January 29th. Here is the information:

Enjoy Brunch and a Matinee performance of LOVE/SICK on Sunday, Jan. 29th

Start with a brunch at Buckhead Mountain Grill in Bellevue, KY (Served 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
Follow with the performance of the comedy Love/Sick at 3:00 PM at Village Players

We are happy to offer this package — $3 off each theatre ticket, $17 each plus $5 off the brunch for 2

Tickets must be ordered by Friday, Jan. 20th — Call (859) 372-0500 to get the details on the way to take advantage of this money saving offer.

Village Players began in 1966 when members of the Fort Thomas Woman’s Club formed a community theatre department and renovated the lower level of the building to house a unique and intimate 102-seat three-quarter thrust stage. Village Players is a member of KTA, OCTA, ACT-Cincinnati and AACT. Located at 8 North Fort Thomas Avenue, Fort Thomas, Kentucky, Village Players mounts four productions each year and donates the proceeds of its spring production to charity. For more information,www.villageplayers.biz or 859-392-0500.

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