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August 8, 2013 · 6:55 pm

LOVE RIDES THE RAILS For One More Weekend

TDW_Love Rides the Rails1(CHEVIOT, OHIO) The Drama Workshop’s production of “Love Rides the Rails” is on track for one more weekend at The Glenmore Playhouse this coming weekend. The show opened to large audiences opening weekend, selling out Saturday night. Ticket sales for the remaining performances are brisk.

“Love Rides the Rails” is an old-style melodrama, with strong heroes, lovely damsels in distress, and dastardly villains who will do anything to con a widow out of her stake in the Cheviot, Westwood and Dent Railroad. It’s family-friendly fare that will delight people of all ages.

Audiences from the opening weekend raved about the production. Milford resident Renee Maria gushed, “What a fun experience from the minute we walked into the lobby! Thank you!” Fellow patron Deb Joyner Dennemann agreed. “This was a great matinee,” she said. “We had the best time. What a fun day! This was the first time we’ve been here, but we will go to the Glenmore Playhouse again!”

Part of the excitement for “Love Rides the Rails” is that TDW encourages the audience to participate in the fun. Patrons will be coached to boo at the villains, and cheer the heroes during the performance. Pre-show activities includes face-painting for the kids (so you can get your own dastardly mustache) and a photo booth. Popcorn is available before the show and during intermission for use as ‘ammunition’ to throw at the villains during the performance.

“Love Rides the Rails” continues August 9 through 11. Showtimes are 8 pm on August 9 and 10; matinees will be held August 10 and 11 at 2 pm. All tickets are $15, and reservations are strongly recommended. Tickets may be reserved through the TDW ticket line at 513.598.8303 or through the website at www.thedramaworkshop.org.

Season tickets are also available at the price of $50 for a four-show package, or $60 for a five-show package. Interested parties may inquire at the TDW ticket line, listed above. Other shows in TDW’s 2013-2014 season are Nunsense (October 2013), A 1940’s Radio Christmas Carol (December 2013), Twelve Angry Men (March 2014), and Suite Surrender (May 2014).

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August 3, 2013 · 11:41 am

Carnegie Adds CHICAGO Performance

CARNEGIE ADDS CHICAGO PERFORMANCE
Matinee performance added Saturday, August 17

Leslie Goddard as Roxie Hart & Kimber Sprawl as Velma Kelly.

Leslie Goddard as Roxie Hart & Kimber Sprawl as Velma Kelly.

COVINGTON, KY – In order to meet ticket interest from patrons, The Carnegie will add a second performance of CHICAGO on Saturday, August 17th at 2pm.

Kicking off the 2013-14-theatre season, CHICAGO offers jaw-dropping production numbers, red hot dance and show tunes that linger long after the curtain has fallen. CHICAGO is one of the all-time favorites of Broadway, staged by performers who have been there and thrilling young talent who will be soon.

CHICAGO plays in The Carnegie’s Otto M. Budig Theatre August 10 – 25, 2013 under the direction of Dee Anne Bryll and Ed Cohen. CHICAGO features choreography by Broadway veteran and Cincinnati native David Baum in his local professional debut. Baum’s wife and fellow Broadway veteran Leslie Goddard stars as Roxie Hart. Tickets are $19 – $26 and are available online at http://www.thecarnegie.com or by calling The Carnegie Box Office at (859) 957-1940 (open Tu – Fr, noon – 5 p.m.).

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August 3, 2013 · 10:54 am

ACTUP Announces Cast of CHILDREN OF EDEN

ACTUP_logoActing Up is excited to announce the talented cast of young performers for our upcoming production of CHILDREN OF EDEN, Sept. 27, 28, 29.

  • FATHER……..Gabe Hoyer
  • ADAM……….Brandon Cole
  • EVE………..Savannah Slaby
  • CAIN……….Will Graber
  • ABEL……….Samuel Hoyer
  • SETH……….Michael Kaper
  • NOAH……….Dane Morey
  • MAMA NOAH…..Rachel Zimmerman
  • JAPHETH…….Cole Hankins
  • YONAH………Sydney Mahon
  • HAM………..Brighton Hummer
  • SHEM……….Zach Hoyer
  • AYSHA………Chloe tenBrink
  • APHRA………Sara Kearney
  • YOUNG CAIN…..Michael Williams
  • YOUNG ABEL………Anthony Frederickson
  • FEATURED SOLOISTS……Ruby Cimmarusti, Zach Hoyer, Lily Huelsman, LaurenWright,
  • SNAKE……….Tess Hogan, Lauren Hole, Zach Hoyer, Michael Kaper, Sara Kearney, Danielle Morey, Dean Parker, Ally Peebles, Kayla Stroud, Spencer Walsh
  • STORYTELLERS………..Emily Burns, Jessica Burns, Caleb Cambron, Smantha Chumley, Ruby Cimmerusti, Catie Cumings, Abby Fair, Anthony, Fredrickson, Charlotte Graham, Tess Hogan, Lauren Hole, Lily Huelsman, Lily Huhn, Allison Jackson, Michael Kaper, Katie Kenniston, Josephine Kraimer, Maria Luiso, Leah Major, Abby Grace Martin, Emma Miller, Danielle Morey, Madeline Morstadt, Dean Parker, AllyPeebles, Mariah Reynolds, Lauren Robbins, Faith Schirmer, Erion Speno, HaleyStevens, Kelly Stockman, Madeline Straub, Kayla Stroud, Spencer Walsh, AnnieWesner, Kaleigh Whitehill, Michael Williams, Erin Wilmanns, Lauren, Wright, LydiaYax
  • YOUNG STORYTELLERS…….Chloe Bowles, Olivia Bowles, Gretchen Bush, Claire Connell, Ava Frizzell, Addison Guess, Reagan Guess, Sydney Heldman,Rachel Kearney, Danny Kopack, Grace Major, Marely Metz, Grant Meyer, JaidenMorley, Alizah Parry, Mia Prasinos, Sophie Rothstein, Maria Sanchez, WillSchirmer, Emma Schroeder, Charlie Stauffer, Naomi Stauffer, Livvy Stubenrauch, Ellie Toadvine, Catherine Voorhees 

With a soaring score by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Godspell) and a book by John Caird (Les Miserables), CHILDREN OF EDEN is freely based on the story of Genesis. It is a frank, heartfelt and often humorous examination of the age-old conflict between parents and children. Adam, Eve, Noah and the “Father” who created them deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective children. The show ultimately delivers a bittersweet but inspiring message: that “the hardest part of love is letting go.” 

Acting Up’s version of CHILDREN OF EDEN will feature storytellers and pairs of animals comprised of approximately 75 talented young performers ages 6 to 18, hailing from throughout the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area. It is directed by Joey Schnell with assistance from Danielle Meo. Jeanne Bilyeu will be vocal director and Alison Rampa will be choreographer. Starring Mason natives Brandon Cole (Adam) and Dane Morey (Noah) and Ft. Thomas residents Savannah Slaby (Eve) and Rachel Zimmerman (Mama Noah). Also featuring Gabe Hoyer of Symmes Twp. as “Father.”

Acting Up is an all-volunteer, award-winning, young performers community theater which strives to bring high-quality, polished theatrical productions to the northwest suburbs. It stresses family involvement and working with the community to provide an enjoyable, educational and enriching experience for all. Acting Up is a member of the Association of Community Theatres of Cincinnati and won 23 Orchid Awards last month including Excellence in Choreography, Set Design, Costumes and Ensemble.

Acting Up will present four shows of CHILDREN OF EDEN at the Mason High School Theater. Performances will be 7 p.m. Friday, September 27; 2 p.m. (sign language interpreter will be provided), and 7 p.m., Saturday, September 28; and 2 p.m. Sunday, September 29. Special presale prices are available until September 1. Tickets are $12 each ($10 seniors) and will available online at http://www.ActingUp.com or at the box office starting one hour before the show. For more information, visit http://www.ActingUp.com or call 513-494-6062.

CHILDREN OF EDEN is presented through special arrangement from Music Theatre International (MTI).

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July 29, 2013 · 10:52 pm

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas | Sat., Dec. 14, 2013 | Aronoff Center

PANDORA UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS
Presents
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS BY CHIP DAVIS
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall

CAA_Mannheim SteamrollerChip Davis, founder and creator of Mannheim Steamroller, announced that his annual concert tour will begin on November 12th and continue through December 30th. PANDORA Jewelry is sponsoring the tour, joining Mannheim Steamroller in presenting the best the holiday has to offer.

Mannheim Steamroller will perform one night only at the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall on Saturday, December 14 at 8:00pm. Tickets are $78.00 / $68.00 / $53.00 / $38.00 (plus applicable fees) and go on sale Friday, June 14 at 10:00 AM at CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-ARTS (2787), and at the Aronoff Center Ticket Office.

The tour, now in its 28th year, is still met by sold-out audiences. This year Mannheim Steamroller’s two touring ensembles will hold over 75 performances throughout the United States.

“One thing that hasn’t changed over the years is being part of everyone’s holiday season with our annual concert tour,” says Chip Davis, founder and creator of Mannheim Steamroller. “We are privileged to continue sharing Christmas with audiences around the country.”

Grammy Award®-winner Davis will direct and co-produce the performances with MagicSpace Entertainment. The shows will feature the favorite Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with state-of-the-art multimedia effects in an intimate setting.

In 1984, Mannheim Steamroller released Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, an album that changed the sounds of Christmas. Already a multi-platinum recording artist through its Fresh Aire series, Davis decided to record an album of Christmas music combining the group’s signature mix of Renaissance instruments with rock & roll beats.

The resulting album was a runaway hit and Mannheim Steamroller went on to become the biggest-selling Christmas music artist in history. The group’s Christmas tour has become an annual holiday tradition right along with decorating the tree, exchanging presents, and creating unforgettable moments with friends and family.

ABOUT MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER
Composer and creator Chip Davis started Mannheim Steamroller more than 30 years ago with his Grammy® Award-winning Fresh Aire series. Today, with 19 gold, 8 multi-platinum, and 4 platinum certified records, Davis is among an elite group of artists – including U2, Jay-Z, The Beach Boys, and Michael Jackson – holding the most certifications of such albums.

Mannheim Steamroller is the #1-selling Christmas artist of all time. With over 40 million total records sold, 28 million have been Mannheim Steamroller Christmas albums. The group’s annual Christmas tour has consistently ranked among top national tours.

From founding his own record label, American Gramaphone, which has been ranked by Billboard as the #1 independent label, to creating the Mannheim Steamroller “lifestyle” of food, apparel, and other products, Davis is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the music industry.

His latest achievement is creating a cutting edge psychoacoustic technology that is being used in major medical institutions such as Mayo Clinic and is also being studied by NASA for potential use in space.

For more information, please log onto www.mannheimsteamroller.com.

ABOUT MAGICSPACE ENTERTAINMENT
MagicSpace Entertainment is headed by Lee D. Marshall, Joe Marsh, John Ballard, Steve Boulay, and Bruce Granath, and has been producing and presenting national tours, Broadway shows, and concerts worldwide for over 30 years. Consistently one of the top promoters in North America, MagicSpace Entertainment typically produces and presents more than 250 events in 75 cities per year. Broadway credits include Donny & Marie – A Broadway Christmas, Hello Dolly! starring Carol Channing; The Who’s Tommy, American Idiot, and RAIN: A Tribute To The Beatles On Broadway. National tour credits include Lord of the Dance created by Michael Flatley, Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage starring in Mythbusters – Behind The Myths, Alton Brown Live, Post Secret – Unheard Voices, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis, Donny & Marie Christmas, Experience the Beatles with RAIN, David Copperfield, Jesus Christ Superstar, A Chorus Line, and concert tours by Nathan Pacheco, Janet Jackson, Cher, and Fleetwood Mac, to name just a few. In the UK, MagicSpace credits include Let It Be in the West End and an eleven city tour of Donny & Marie Live. Special tours and events produced or presented on the road include Tutankhamaun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibition, Titanic: The Exhibition, and Diana – A Celebration. MagicSpace Entertainment has offices in Park City and Salt Lake City, UT. www.magicspace.net

ABOUT PANDORA
For 30 years, PANDORA has been making its mark in the international fine jewelry industry and is world-renowned for its high-quality, hand finished designs made from genuine materials at affordable prices. The collections inspire women to embrace their individuality with romantic and feminine pieces that capture the unforgettable moments of life. The strength of the PANDORA charm bracelet is the detailed design, the high quality, and the unique threaded bracelet system. The affordable luxury collections include customizable charm bracelets, rings, earrings, necklaces and watches made from sterling silver and 14K and 18K gold. Perfect for any occasion, PANDORA jewelry is sold in over 65 countries on six continents in over 10,000 locations, including around 700 PANDORA branded concept stores. To view the PANDORA collection, build a bracelet online or locate a jeweler, please visit PANDORA.net.

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July 29, 2013 · 10:39 pm

CPI Playwriting Salon Welcomes Blake Robison

Blake Robison.

Blake Robison.

CPI Playwriting Salon

Sunday, August 25, 2013, at 7 PM

YOU ARE ALL INVITED !!!!

Guest Speaker – Blake Robison, the Artistic Director of Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will discuss: “Subjects of relevance to local theater, process, submissions, selections and more.”

Open discussion and Q&A will follow.

BLAKE ROBISON is the new Artistic Director of Playhouse in the Park. He comes to Cincinnati with over 20 years of experience as a producer, director, and arts administrator. He has acted on Broadway and directed internationally in France and Germany. He comes to us most recently from the Washington DC area – and he has happily given up on the Nationals and adopted the Reds as his new home team. This season at the Playhouse, he directed The Three Musketeers, the world premiere of Abigail 1702, and The Book Club Play.

FREE!!! Call for Reservations. General seating.

Chair Sandi Kivkovich, sandikivi2@cinci.rr.com, or call 513.861.0004

We ask those who come, to bring an appetizer or beverage to share.

Directions:
If you go on Jefferson Ave, park your car near intersection with University Ave. (Free parking on Jefferson Ave. / fee at the Garage). Walk toward the campus. Turn left at the rotunda (circle) and go on Commons Way to the 1st building on the right French Hall. Enter the lobby and just follow the signs to room 2225 (Ground Floor).

Important Note: Unless you display a UC decal or Handycap tag, DO NOT park on any campus streets.

French Hall’s actual address is 2815 Commons Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219.

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