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April 16, 2024 · 5:32 pm

ACT Cincinnati Announces 2024 Technical Scholarship Winner

ACT_logoIn keeping with one of our core values to “Educate”, ACT Cincinnati is proud to announce the winner of the 2024 technical scholarship:

  • The Charles Avery Memorial- Keystone Technical Scholarship was awarded to Allison Calkins, currently attending Yale University but transferring to the University of Cincinnati- CCM

Congratulations to Allison and thank you to all the students who applied this year. Special thanks to Scholarship Chairperson Arlene Balczo, and our panel of judges: Betsy Obermeyer, John Wesseling, and Aubrey Wilson.

For more information, go to Scholarships | ACT Cincinnati

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April 16, 2024 · 5:24 pm

Next Up at The Drama Workshop is DEAR WORLD Opening May 3

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Lisa Hall Breithaupt as Countess Aurelia. Photo by Kevin Rife.

A struggle between greed and idealism fuels the friendships, actions and songs of “Dear World,” the musical by Jerry Herman (“Hello, Dolly,” “La Cage aux Folles”).

The show is based on the novel The Madwoman of Chaillot by Jean Giraudoux.

Our protagonist, Countess Aurelia, engages her colorful friends in a scheme to stop businessmen from drilling for oil in the Parisian neighborhood of Chaillot.

Enjoy lively lines and lyrics delivered by quirky characters and fiendish businessmen as we witness the forces of innocence, love and poetry pitted against greed, materialism and science.

Directed by Dennis Murphy, music-directed by Linda Abbott, and produced by Valeria Amburgey.

Show dates and times:

  • Friday, May 3, 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 4, 8:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 5, 2:00 p.m.
  • Friday, May 10, 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 11, 8:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 12, 2:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, May 16, 7:30 p.m.
  • Friday, May 17, 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 18, 8:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 19, 2:00 p.m.

All performances are at The Glenmore Playhouse, 3716 Glenmore Ave., Cheviot.

Tickets are $20 online or $25 at the door. Tickets may be purchased by calling the TDW ticket line at 513-598-8303 or by ordering online at www.thedramaworkshop.org.

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April 16, 2024 · 5:04 pm

AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER In Concert | October 30, 2024 | Aronoff Center

CAA_AvatarAVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER IN CONCERT
COMES TO CINCINNATI

World Tour 2024-25 Launches in September and Heads to 100 Cities Across the Globe

Experience the Beloved Animated Series’ Soundtrack Performed by a Live Orchestra, as Aang’s Epic Journey Comes to Life on a Cinema Screen

October 30, 2024
Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall

Tickets on sale Friday, April 19

Watch the official trailer here. 

[Cincinnati, OH] – Get ready for an unparalleled musical odyssey as Nickelodeon, GEA Live, and Senbla proudly present Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert. The much-anticipated concert flies into the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall for one performance only on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. The show is part of the Cincinnati Arts Association’s 2024-25 Season.

Tickets go on sale Friday, April 19 at 10:00 AM at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. Prices start at $30.00. For groups of ten or more, call (513) 977-4155. Applicable services fees may apply. Prices are subject to change.

The tour will kick off in the United States in September before heading to Los Angeles, Seattle, Dallas, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Boston, Cincinnati, and many more cities in 2024. The global tour continues in 2025 to a myriad of European cities across the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and the Netherlands, among others. Additionally, the tour will make stops in various cities across Australia.

Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert will immerse audiences in a two-hour special with a live orchestra bringing the show’s iconic musical score to life, in perfect harmony with highlights and favorite moments from all three seasons of the series. Taiko and erhu will share the spotlight with violins and clarinets, while the series’ most beloved scenes play out on a full-size cinema screen, bringing viewers into the Avatar world to experience the series’ most memorable moments with Aang, Katara, Toph, Sokka, Zuko, and more.

The creative mastermind behind the original music for the Avatar: The Last Airbender animated series, Emmy Award-winning composer and musician Jeremy Zuckerman, has teamed up with show co-creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, as well as Jeff Adams (the show’s original editor), to expand the series original compositions for the concert series. This spectacular production not only magnifies the epic scope and high drama of the series, but also marks a thrilling first for fans, offering an opportunity to experience the captivating world of Avatar: The Last Airbender through this live orchestra concert.

“It’s been incredibly satisfying and moving to see the audiences’ emotional response to these concerts, and to be a part of that atmosphere is a uniquely beautiful experience,” said Zuckerman. “I’m overjoyed that many more people – Avatar fans both new and old – will get to experience the show during this wider tour.”

Don’t miss this extraordinary chance to relive the epic odyssey of Avatar: The Last Airbender like never before. For more information and tour dates, visit www.avatarinconcert.com and follow #avatarinconcert, @avatarthelastairbender on Facebook and Instagram, and @teamavatar on YouTube.

Honored with a Peabody Award and Primetime Emmy Award, along with multiple Annie Awards and Genesis Awards, Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender emerged from its three-season run (sixty-one episodes) from February 2005 to July 2008 as one of the most-beloved animated properties in history. In 2021, Nickelodeon announced the launch of Avatar Studios, a new division designed to create original content spanning animated series and movies based on the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra.

The animated series’ success has also spawned a companion podcast, Avatar: Braving the Elements, currently in its third season, a remastered soundtrack from series (and tour) composer Jeremy Zuckerman, now out on digital and vinyl. The property has also been translated into several bestselling book series, which continue to roll out new original stories. The graphic novel series has sold over three million copies, and the young adult novels have spent twenty-five total weeks on The New York Times bestseller list and have over 700,000 copies in print.

About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 45th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing, and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.

About GEA Live
Since its inception in 2003, GEA Live has delivered innovative live entertainment projects in more than forty countries, becoming a global leader in the location-based entertainment sector. GEA Live has closely cooperated with the legend Maestro Ennio Morricone (representing him exclusively for all live touring) as well as icons of the music film industry such as James Newton Howard, Giorgio Moroder, and George Fenton. In addition to producing live cinematic experiences such as the Johnny Cash Official Concert Experience or Elvis Live On Screen, GEA Live has produced live screenings with orchestra and choir of major motion pictures such as Spider-Man, Dirty Dancing, The Godfather, Titanic, La La Land, Twilight, The Hunger Games, Paddington, and Amadeus. This journey has led to fruitful collaborations with renowned studios and IP giants such as Lionsgate, Viacom, Sony Pictures, Warner Brothers, and other global leaders in the branded entertainment landscape, earning GEA Live its well-deserved position as the most reliable and trusted partner for location-based entertainment projects worldwide.

About Senbla
Senbla is part of Sony Music Entertainment and operates both nationally and internationally across music, performing arts and entertainment concert touring, festivals, family entertainment, theater, and experiential. Senbla operates in some of the most prestigious venues in the world and works with some of the world’s leading artists in their fields, as well as some of the biggest entertainment companies and studios. In recent years, Senbla has brought leading artists such as Michael Buble, My Chemical Romance, Duran Duran, The Chemical Brothers, Diana Ross, and more to unique outdoor venues across the UK.

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:                Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert
WHEN:                Wednesday, October 30, 2024 – 7:30 PM
WHERE:              Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall
PRICES:               Start at $30.00. 10%-off groups of ten or more. Additional service fees may apply. Prices subject to change.
INFO:                   Immerse yourself in an over two-hour show with a live orchestra bringing this iconic musical score to life, in perfect harmony with highlights and favorite moments from the series. Taiko and erhu will share the spotlight with violins and clarinets, while the series’ most beloved scenes play out on screen, bringing viewers into the Avatar world to experience the series’ most memorable moments with Aang, Katara, Toph, Sokka, Zuko and more.

TICKET INFORMATION – on sale Friday, April 19 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 16, 2024 · 4:58 pm

2024-2025 Season Announced by Human Race Theatre Company

HRTC_2425 SeasonTHE HUMAN RACE THEATRE COMPANY EXPLORES
CAUSE AND EFFECT IN ITS EICHELBERGER 24/25 LOFT SEASON

For The Human Race Theatre Company’s 39th year, we delve into “What makes us better humans?” exploring how faith, community, service, and inner compass influence the choices we make.

This inquiry ties back to our core mission: to startle us into a renewed awareness of ourselves. Our founders—Suzy Bassani, Caryl Philips, and Sara Exley—envisioned our theatre as a platform to express humanity’s vast emotions and experiences. “Our actions and reactions to our circumstances and the world around us transform us,” notes Emily N. Wells, Artistic Director.  “We invite you to join us for our 39th season, promising a captivating blend of love, hope, fear, beliefs, and joys that reflect the present moment.” With pleasure and anticipation, we now share the 39th year of The Human Race Theatre Company: Re/action

The 2024 – 25 Season features five productions, combining fresh and favorite works, all showcased in the unique style of The Human Race Theatre Company.

The 5-production season launches in October with Kate Hamill’s quirky take on the canon of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in the murder-mystery comedy Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B.

In December, a world premiere comedy continues The Human Race tradition of alternative winter offerings with A Frosty Night. Imagined by playwright Mark Brown (This is Tom Jones!, Around The World in 80 Days), this what-if scenario pits Frosty the Snowman’s frustrated and heartbroken wife Sharon against Mrs. Claus.

Join us in February for A Distinct Society by Kareem Fahmy, recently nominated for seven San Francisco Critic’s Circle awards. In the tranquil hush of a library that straddles the U.S. – Canada border, unexpected relationships write the most compelling stories.

As spring returns, so does the legend of Camelot. In this tightly crafted adaptation of Lerner and Lowe’s beloved classic adapted by David Lee, wrap yourself in timeless romance, heroic dreams, and the soaring melodies that stir the soul.

Rounding out the season, raise a glass with your high school crowd at The Comeuppance. A New York Times Critic Pick for 2023 penned by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, this contemporary dark comedy delves into the heart of friendships that outlast life’s twists and turns.

We look forward to sharing these stories with you throughout the upcoming year. Subscriptions come many sizes and suited to any budget, and offer the best value with the most flexibility including our new Generation HRTC rate for ages 20-40! Can’t commit? Choose our membership program instead. By popular demand, a Parents Day Out Series is available at no additional charge. Military and student discounts available. Renewals will begin at the end of April and new subscriptions are available at any time. All tickets are available through Dayton Live Box Office at 937-228-3630 or https://www.daytonlive.org/series/loft-season/.

The Human Race Theatre Company
2024-2025 Loft Season 

Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B
By Kate Hamill
Cheerfully Desecrating the Stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Director Heather Wilson-Bowlby
October 9 – 20, 2024 – Regional Premiere

This fast-paced romp re-examines the world’s most famous detective story with a bold new feminist lens. In this highly theatrical escapade, oddball female roommates Sherlock (yes, it’s also a girl’s name—wait, is it a girl’s name? Is it even a name?) Holmes & Joan Watson join forces. They emerge from the pandemic fog as a deeply codependent, quasi-dysfunctional Odd Couple adventure duo—solving mysteries and kicking butts, until they come face-to-face with a villain who seems to have all of the answers.

Prepare for an evening of laughter, suspense, and empowerment as Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B takes you on an unforgettable adventure that redefines heroism, friendship, and the art of deduction.

Recommended if you liked The 39 Steps, Deadline, Shipwrecked!

A Frosty Night
By Mark Brown
Director Emily N. Wells
December 11 – 22, 2024 – World Premiere

In this world premiere farce, Mark Brown takes on winter with a twist! Sharon Frosty, Frosty the Snowman’s wife, knows that he’s up to no good and follows his trail to the North Pole. Will she catch him in the act? Laugh ‘til you’re blue with this adults-only comedy.

Recommended if you liked Reindeer Sessions, Who’s Holiday, This is Tom Jones!

A Distinct Society
By Kareem Fahmy
Director Brant Russell
February 5 – 16, 2025

In the tranquil hush of a library that straddles the U.S. – Canada border, life is about to change. When an Iranian father and daughter, separated by the international border, start using the library as a meeting place, the French-Canadian librarian, an American customs agent, and a local teenager find their quiet lives suddenly full of excitement and consequence. Inspired by true events, A Distinct Society is a touching and funny new play about the many things – family, food, art, love, and politics – that can either divide or unite us.

Experience a story of borders transcended by the universal search for connection, proving that even in the quietest places, life can echo with excitement and profound significance.

Recommended if you liked The Cake, Gloria.

Camelot
Book & Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner
Music by Frederick Loewe
Book Adapted by David Lee
New Orchestrations by Steve Orich
Director Emily N. Wells
Music Director Ian Axness
March 26 – April 6, 2025

Embark on a majestic journey to a realm where honor, dignity, and morality pave the way for a new era under the youthful King Arthur’s reign.  This tightly focused adaptation of the classic musical Camelot breathes new life into the legendary love triangle with the same musical favorites “If Ever I Would Leave You,” “The Lusty Month of May,” “I Loved You Once In Silence,” and “Camelot.” Witness as this beloved musical is reborn, offering a spellbinding experience that celebrates love, leadership, and the quest for an ideal world.

Recommended if you liked Fiddler on the Roof, Mame, Oliver!

The Comeuppance
By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Director Latrelle Bright
May 28 – June 8, 2025 – Regional Premiere

As the sun sets on the eve of their twentieth high school reunion, a close-knit group of former classmates—once known as the “Multi-Ethnic Reject Group”—reunites to pre-game the monumental night. Bonded in their youth as outsiders, they now navigate the complexities of adulthood with humor, heart, and a hint of nostalgia. Brilliantly witty, theatrical, and moving, The Comeuppance focuses on millennials reckoning with the world they will soon inherit. This play is a toast to the ties that bind us, the past that shapes us, and the future we step into together.

Recommended if you liked peerless, Lizzie, Heathers.

The Human Race expresses gratitude for the public and private support which makes these productions possible:  Loft Season Sponsor: Jack W. and Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation; Sustainability sponsors:  Anne F. Johnson, Steve and Lou Mason, and Morris Furniture Company;  Additional Season support:  Emma R. Catterton Trust, Funds at The Dayton Foundation, Virginia F. Kettering Foundation, The Toulmin Fund, The Shubert Foundation;  Organizational support:  Culture Works, Montgomery County, Ohio Arts Council. Media Sponsors: WDPR Discover Classical, WYSO, Key Ads. Pay What You Can Sponsor: Enterprise Holdings Foundation. Parent’s Day Out: Rabbit Hole Books/Dayton Book Fair

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April 10, 2024 · 10:38 pm

Fairfield Native Brady Seals Performs at the FCAC April 27

FCAC_Brady SealsFAIRFIELD, OH – Fairfield native singer-songwriter Brady Seals has sold over 11 million albums, topped three genres simultaneously, and is excited for his homecoming performance at the Fairfield Community Arts Center (FCAC) on Saturday, April 27 at 8 p.m. During his six years as keyboardist and co-lead singer for the multi-platinum group Little Texas, they celebrated three consecutive number-one hits with What Might Have Been, God Blessed Texas, and My Love.

Tickets are $25 for Balcony/Mezzanine seats, $30 for Orchestra seats. Call the FCAC Box Office at 513-867-5348 or purchase online at www.FairfieldOH.gov/tickets. This performance is funded in part by the Ohio Arts Council.

During his tenure in Little Texas, they were voted ACM’s Vocal Group of the Year and received two Grammy nominations. In 2002, Seals formed Hot Apple Pie (DreamWorks). Comprised of extraordinary musicians, the music industry dubbed the band “Music City’s Super Group.” Hot Apple Pie’s self-titled debut was released in 2005 featuring country music icon, Willie Nelson. The band quickly made history when they became the highest-selling debut country group in the Neilson SoundScan era. Their entry single, Hillbillies Love it in the Hay went Top 20. The video shot to #1 on VH-1 Country and was among CMT’s “Top 20 Sexiest Videos.”

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