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September 17, 2013 · 8:42 pm

SCCT Presents Monty Python’s SPAMALOT

Sinclair Theatre Presents Monty Python’s SPAMALOT

Rehearsals for Sinclair Theatre's SPAMALOT include knights Sir Lancelot (Chris Delanis), Sir Galahad (Michael Dean Conley), Sir Bedever (Patrick Greco), Sir Robin (Stephen Kallenberg), King Arthur (Skyler McNeeley) and Patsy (C.J. Suchtya).

Rehearsals for Sinclair Theatre’s SPAMALOT include knights Sir Lancelot (Chris Delanis), Sir Galahad (Michael Dean Conley), Sir Bedever (Patrick Greco), Sir Robin (Stephen Kallenberg), King Arthur (Skyler McNeeley) and Patsy (C.J. Suchtya).

Sinclair Theatre will produce the regional premiere of Monty Python’s SPAMALOT, October 4-12, in Blair Hall Theatre, located in building 2 of the Sinclair Community College downtown Dayton campus.

SPAMALOT is a new musical lovingly ripped off from the motion picture “Monty Python and The Holy Grail” with book and lyrics by Eric Idle and music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle. It’s the story of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. Flying cows, killer rabbits, the lady of the lake and show-stopping musical numbers are just part of this hilarious, yet highly irreverent parody.

Gina Kleesattel will direct the show with music direction by Daniel Greene. Dr. Kenneth Kohlenberg will conduct the 14-piece orchestra and Rodney Veal serves as choreographer. Award winning designers: Terry Stump, scenic; Kathleen Hotmer, costumes; Joe Beumer, lighting; Dan Brunk, sound; and Jennifer Kramer, props; round out the team.

Cast includes: Skyler McNeeley as Arthur, Natalie Sanders as the Lady of the Lake, CJ Suchtya, Stephen Kallenberg, Chris Delanis, Michael Dean Conley, Patrick Greco, Bryan Bryk, John Dunn, Brennan Paulin, and ensemble: A.J. Breslin, Tray Shelton, Samantha Creech, Jasmine Barrett, Jennifer Smith, Coartney Freeland, Anna Sheldon, Maggie Carroll and Aeriel Aniballi.

Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., one Sunday October 6th matinee at 2 p.m., and a Downtown Dayton Thursday Nights performance at 7 p.m. on October 10th.

All seats are reserved and cost $15 adults and $10 for students, seniors and Sinclair employees. ALL Thursday tickets cost an additional $5 each and include pre-show appetizers and cash bar beginning at 6 p.m. in the lobby for Sinclair’s popular Downtown Dayton Thursday Nights.

Tickets are on sale now at http://brushfire.e-vent.info/events/sinclair/Default.aspx 

If you need further assistance leave a message at 937-512-2808. A student box office agent will return your call as soon as possible. The box office is open one hour prior to performances.

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September 16, 2013 · 3:54 pm

CLP Announces The Covedale Summer Classic Season

Cincinnati Landmark Productions Announce
THE COVEDALE SUMMER CLASSIC SEASON
EXCITING Four Show Package ON SALE NOW!!!!

CLPCincinnati Landmark Productions knows how to put on great summer shows! We’ve been serving up hilarious comedies, beloved musicals, belly laughs, dazzling dances, stirring songs and onstage fireworks for over 30 years! So for the Summer of 2014, we’ve put together a hot four-show package at the cool Covedale Center for the Performing Arts.

Come enjoy great theatrical entertainment – at a great price! Where else can you get four wonderful shows at the low, Summer Classics price of $68.00. The Covedale has plenty of great subscriber seats available with a great view of the stage!

Existing Showboat/Covedale Subscribers: $68.00 for package.
New Subscribers: $74.00 for package.

Hello Dolly!
May 22 – June 1, 2014
Book by Michael Stewart/Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman/Based on the Play “The Matchmaker” by Thornton Wilder

HELLO, DOLLY! is an ebullient and irresistible story of the joy of living, glittering with happy songs, shining with loving scenes, alive with the personality of one of the most fabulous characters on the musical stage…Dolly Gallagher Levi! Classic musical numbers include Put On Your Sunday Clothes, Ribbons Down My Back, Before the Parade Passes By, Elegance, It Only Takes A Moment and So Long, Dearie.

The Sunshine Boys
June 19 – June 29, 2014
By Neil Simon

The story focuses on characters Al Lewis and Willy Clark, a one-time vaudevillian team known as “Lewis and Clark” who, over the course of forty-odd years, not only grew to hate each other but never spoke to each other off-stage throughout the final year of their act. The stubborn Clark, who was not ready for retirement, resented the wiser Lewis for breaking up the act when he opted to leave show business. It is now 1972 and CBS is inviting the team to reunite for a special on the history of comedy, with the pair representing the vaudeville era at its best. Clark is convinced by his nephew Ben to revive one of the old routines one last time. Much of the humour is derived from efforts to get the two cantankerous actors into the same room for a rehearsal, their differences of opinion once they reunite, and their shenanigans on the actual broadcast.

Footloose
July 24 – August 3, 2014
Music by Tom Snow | Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie | Lyrics by Dean Pitchford | Based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford | Additional Music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman

One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated top 40 score (the soundtrack album reached number one on the Billboard charts and has sold over 15 million copies!) and augmented with dynamic new songs for the stage musical, FOOTLOOSE celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.

The Will Rogers Follies
August 21 – August 31, 2014
Book by Peter Stone; Music Composed and Arranged by Cy Coleman; Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green
Original New York Production Directed and Choreographed by Tommy Tune;
Inspired by the words of Will and Betty Rogers

Will Rogers was a unique American who, though he died almost sixty years ago, remains a beloved figure remembered for his humor, his wisdom, and his just plain common sense. At the heart of his populist philosophy was his most famous statement: “I never met a man I didn’t like.” Rogers became the biggest, most popular, and highest paid star of every existing medium of his time–stage, screen, radio, newspapers, and public appearances. In fact, it is no exaggeration to say that he was the greatest star this country has ever produced.

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September 16, 2013 · 1:31 pm

Buddy Valastro: The Cake Boss | Mon., Nov. 18 | Aronoff Center

CAA_Cake BoxBuddy Valastro: The Cake Boss
The Family Celebrations Tour 

Aronoff Center
November 18 • 7:30pm

– Tickets on-sale Friday, September 20th at 10am –

Join America’s favorite baker, Buddy Valastro, for an all new show of cakes, stories, and fun. TLC’s Cake Boss will be appearing at the Aronoff Center in Cincinnati on Monday, November 18 at 7:30pm. Tickets go on-sale Friday, September 20th at 10am at CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-ARTS, or the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. Tickets are $29.75/$39.75 plus applicable service charges. A limited number of VIP tickets are available for $95 which includes a post-show meet and greet, Cake Boss tour laminate, a copy of Buddy’s new book Family Celebrations with the Cake Boss, and a special surprise.

In this live, interactive event, TLC’s Cake Boss will share stories from his highly popular TV shows (Cake Boss, Next Great Baker) and about his family at Carlo’s Bakery, will answer audience questions, and most importantly, will give lots of live cake and cupcake decorating demonstrations, sharing tips and techniques in a high-energy experience for the whole family.

One of the centerpiece shows of the TLC network, a sixth season of Cake Boss began airing in May 2013. Viewers continue to celebrate the mouthwatering desserts and not-to-be-missed Valastro family moments occurring in bustling Hoboken, NJ, home of Carlo’s Bakery, which celebrated its 103rd anniversary this summer. In addition, Buddy’s other TV series on TLC Next Great Baker is set to launch another season in November 2013.

Buddy Valastro is the author of four books, including Family Celebrations with the Cake Boss, which will be released November 5, 2013 by Simon & Schuster. As he does in every book, Buddy brings his characteristic warmth and flair, sharing personal stories alongside cooking, baking, and decorating tips.

Learn more about Buddy Valastro and The Family Celebrations Tour at buddyontour.com.

About Mills Entertainment, Producer of The Family Celebrations Tour:
Mills Entertainment is a leading producer and promoter of branded live entertainment. Mills collaborates with top brands and personalities to develop, market, and produce live theatrical events throughout the U.S. and worldwide. Current projects include Theresa Caputo Live, FX’s Archer Live, Spank! The Fifty Shades Parody, The Hungry Hungry Games, Cesar Millan Live, and Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild Live. Visit us at millsentertainment.com.

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September 16, 2013 · 10:40 am

Playhouse’s FLY Earns 4 Star LCT Rating

The cast of FLY arrives for flight training. Photo by Sandy Underwood.

The cast of FLY arrives for flight training. Photo by Sandy Underwood.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s FLY with a 4 Star Rating.

According to the Playhouse, FLY is “the inspiring and powerful story of World War II’s famed Tuskegee Airmen, coming to life in this fast-paced and highly theatrical event. Fly inventively combines live action and video projections with an emotionally-charged tap dancer, who offers insight into the hopes, fears and triumphs faced by the airmen.”

Panelists said of FLY: “The opening night audience–which included members of the Tuskegee unit–was electrified by this moving, tight-knit ensemble performance about the Tuskegee airmen…I didn’t want the play to end…a very enjoyable night of theatre.” The entire ensemble was highly complimented: “i was totally enthralled by each and every character on the stage..The entire cast giving equally impressive performances.” Ricardo Khan (who is also a co-author) was specifically recognized for his direction: “Ensembles like this, no matter how talented each individual is, never occur without the sure guidance of a good director…Under [his] direction, the production soars.”

Omar Edwards, who performed as the tap “improvographer” and griot (storyteller), was unanimously praised by the panelists for his unique contribution: “He danced, narrated, and pantomimed the piece and creatively captured the unspoken emotions of the characters, weaving the scenes together that made the show’s pace seem almost timeless.” The screen projections designed by Clint Allen were also highly commended: “The projections of the sky made me feel like I was right there with them and helped me to be even more engaged.” Finally, they recognized Beowulf Borrit for his set design, which “conveyed the emotional intensity of these moments.”

FLY continues through October 5th. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.cincyplay.com.

League of Cincinnati Theatre panelists evaluate productions on a 5 star scale and recommend shows at either a 4 star or 5 star level. Nominations for LCT awards will be determined and announced at the end of the season and winners awarded at the annual LCT gala in the spring.

The League of Cincinnati Theatres was founded in 1999 to strengthen, nurture and promote Cincinnati’s theatre community. LCT provides its member companies and individual members with education, resources and services to enhance the quality and exposure of the theatre community in Cincinnati and increase community awareness, attendance and involvement. More information about the League can be found at www.leagueofcincytheatres.com.

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September 10, 2013 · 8:18 pm

The Priests in Concert | Tue., Nov. 19 | Aronoff Center

CAA_The PriestsCINCINNATI, OH –­­ Direct from Ireland, The Priests – the acclaimed tenor trio of Fathers Martin O’Hagan, Eugene O’Hagan, and David Delargy – bring an unforgettable evening of music for the whole family to the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall for one night only on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 7:30 PM. The concert is presented by the Cincinnati Arts Association as part of its 2013-14 Season.

Tickets are on sale now at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. Group discount tickets for 10 or more are available by calling (513) 369-4363.

When The Priests released their eponymously-titled album in 2008, they could have had little inkling of what was about to happen to them. As it transpired, plenty did – huge record sales, record-breaking triumphs, and global fame.

Which means that now, five years later, Fathers Martin O’Hagan, Eugene O’Hagan, and David Delargy are among the most recognized and successful tenor trios in both the religious and secular worlds. Their debut album sold at such a fast pace, it secured them a place in the Guinness Book of World Records as the fastest-selling classical debut ever.

They fascinated the global media and graced the pages of all manner of publications, including Time magazine, and shared sofa space with TV hosts the world over. They have sung to audiences that include the British Royal Family and the Irish President. They were nominated for Classical Brit Awards for Classical Album of the Year for three consecutive years, and in September 2010, The Priests shared a stage with Pope Benedict XIV before a crowd of 80,000 people in London’s Hyde Park. Millions more watched on television.

In 2011, they wanted to spend more time in their parishes. There were a sprinkling of concerts in Europe, and their Christmas with The Priests concerts in Ireland were a huge success. Towards the end of 2011, The Priests were approached by a screenwriter who asked if he could write the story of their musical lives and turn it into a film. Raising the Roof is currently in pre-production and is set for release in late 2014.

For more information,
visit The Priests’ website at www.thepriests.com.

MEDIA PARTNERS
The Catholic Telegraph
Sacred Heart Radio
WGUC-FM / WVXU-FM

Cincinnati Arts Association SPONSORS 

Season Sponsors: AMERITAS (Founding Season Sponsor), CADILLAC Dealer Local Marketing Group, FIFTH THIRD BANK (Lifetime Endowment Partner), FURNITURE FAIR, LOCAL12 WKRC, The P&G FUND of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation

“CAA PRESENTS” SPONSORS: Coldwell Banker/West Shell, Heidelberg Distributing, Macy’s, Ultimate Air Shuttle, Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA, Inc.

SEASON PRESENTING SPONSORS: Cincinnati Bell, Cincinnati Herald, CityBeat, Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, Millennium Hotel, Pepsi, Skyline Chili

CALENDAR INFORMATION

  • WHAT: The Priests
  • WHEN: Tuesday, November19, 2013 – 7:30 PM
  • WHERE: Aronoff Center for the Arts – Procter & Gamble Hall
  • PRICE: $40 • $32 • $27 (ticket prices/fees subject to change)
  • INFO: Direct from Ireland, The Priests – Fathers Martin O’Hagan, Eugene O’Hagan, and David Delargy – are among the most recognized and successful performing tenor trios across the globe in both the religious and secular worlds. Their debut album sold at such a fast pace, it secured them a place in the Guinness Book of World Records as the fastest-selling classical debut ever.

TICKET INFORMATION – on sale now 

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 more than 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 1.3 million students.

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