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2026 Season Announced by Middletown Lyric Theatre at the Sorg

YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
May 1-3, 2026
Directed by Charley Shafor

THE NANCE
June 26-28, 2026
Directed by Charley Shafor

PIPPIN
July 31-Aug. 2, 2026
Directed by Ryan Heinrich

MASTER CLASS
Oct. 2-4, 2026
Director TBA

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A Live Radio Play with Music
Dec. 18-20, 2026
Director TBA

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2025-2026 Season Announced by Xavier University

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Oct. 16-19
Gallagher Student Center Theatre

Directed by Suann Pollock
Choreographed by Jenna Treinen

Ever wanted to fit in? Ever thought that second place wasn’t good enough or that winning could finally help you figure out who you are? THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is the story of a group of socially awkward kids finding joy, heartache and a purpose competing at the regional spelling bee. Winner of the Tony and Drama Desk awards for best book, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience!


THE CRUCIBLE
Nov. 14-22
Gallagher Student Center Theatre

Directed by Regina Pugh

In Salem in the late 1600s, a group of young girls accuse others of witchcraft sparking an alarming series of events. The leaders of the church respond with suspicion and put those accused on trial for their lives ultimately leaving a town in fear, and the man at the center of it all questioning his faith and morality. One of the greatest American plays of all time and winner of the 1953 Tony Award for Best Play, this heart-pounding drama is both a gripping historical play and a timely parable of our contemporary society.


THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) [REVISED]
Feb. 12-15, 2020
Gallagher Student Center Onstage Theatre

Directed by Brian Isaac Phillips

All 37 Plays in 97 Minutes! An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays, THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: (ABRIDGED) was London’s longest-running comedy! Join these madcap players in tights as they weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories and Tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter.


SLUT SHAMING by Trey Tatum
Feb. 19-22, 2026
Gallagher Student Center Onstage Theatre

Directed by Bridget Leak

Lauren Lucas, time traveler, views her attack, the trial, the aftermath, and her life-at-large simultaneously. She sees the woman she will become, the undamaged girl she once was; she learns how far into the future this event will consume her. And then she wakes up in the present, in high school, and she knows the struggles that lay waiting. The Artists’ Pick of the 2014 Cincinnati Fringe Festival, SLUT SHAMING is a Time-Travel Rape Adventure that explores how small town communities aggravate teenage sexual assault.


SPRING AWAKENING
April 10-18
Gallagher Student Center Theatre

Directed by Stephen Skiles
Music Directed by Dr. Scot Buzza
Conducted by Dr Ben Chamberlain
Choreographed by Jenna Treinen

SPRING AWAKENING is an exhilarating rock musical about the trials and tribulations of growing up. The winner of eight Tony Awards, including best musical, SPRING AWAKENING follows a group of students as they navigate the journey from adolescence to adulthood through a powerful celebration of youth and rebellion. A landmark musical, SPRING AWAKENING electrifies audiences with its fusion of morality, sexuality and rock and roll.

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2025-2026 Season Announced by Fairfield Footlighters

Magic is in the air for Fairfield Footlighters 2025-2026 Season! All performances will be held at the Fairfield Community Arts Center. Stay tuned to fairfieldfootlighters.org for audition information and ticket sales.

Broadway Nights: A Musical Revue
book by Kate Brauer-Bell & Elizabeth Hickerson
September 26-28, 2025

Directed by Kate Brauer-Bell
Music Directed by Elizabeth Hickerson
Produced by Dan Schindler

Shakespeare in Love
by Lee Hall
November 14-16, 2025

Directed by Shelby Carter-Collins
Produced by Kate Brauer-Bell

The Nerd
by Larry Shue
February 13-15, 2026

Directed by Mark Lunsford
Produced by Anna Brown and Nicholas Brown

Harvey
by Mary Chase
May 15-17, 2026

Directed by Nicholas Brown
Produced by Kathy Brown and Abby Engel

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2025 Fall Season Announced by Sinclair Theatre

Sinclair Theatre’s Fall 2025 Season

anthropology
By Lauren Gunderson
October 10-18
Performances in the Sinclair Theatre Black Box

All tickets $12

Directed by Gina Neuerer

When Merril creates an AI version of her sister, she finds herself questioning the difference between reality and fiction.  As her creation begins to develop motives of its own, Merril’s life is thrown into chaos as her family gets pulled into the power of a well-programmed machine.  A contemporary thriller telling a story that intertwines the love of family with AI technology, anthropology will take you on a journey that will have you questioning what is real and what is not. 

‘Twas – A Holiday Musical
By Patti Frankhouser Celek
December 11-14
Performances in Blair Hall Theatre

All tickets $10

Directed by Kelsey Celek

A family-fun holiday musical! When the family pets are left alone on Christmas Eve, they are visited by the neighborhood animals who teach them that humans celebrate winter holidays in different ways.  They learn about Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and La Posada and discover that while humans have different traditions, ultimately all celebrations are about love and togetherness.   

Sinclair Theatre’s Spring 2026 shows will be announced at a later date.

Tickets can be purchased online (no at-the-door ticket sales) at www.sinclair.edu/tickets beginning August 1.

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2025-2026 Season Announce by Loveland Stage Company

Loveland Stage Company is thrilled to announce our 2025/2026 Season

Get ready for a year packed with laughter, heart, magic, and powerful storytelling. Here’s what’s coming to our stage:

SOMETHING ROTTEN
Directed by Amy Prestridge

Welcome to the Renaissance! This hilarious musical comedy follows two struggling playwright brothers as they try to outshine Shakespeare by writing the world’s very first musical. Witty, wild, and full of show-stopping numbers, it’s a love letter to theatre with a big wink.


ZANNA, DON’T!
Directed by Nick Huitger

In a magical, musical world where being gay is the norm and hetero love is taboo, Zanna—a matchmaking teen with a wand and a mission—helps his fellow students find their happily-ever-afters. A bold and heartwarming tale about acceptance, identity, and turning the world upside down.


THE WIZARD OF OZ
Directed by Carissa Sloan

Follow the yellow brick road with Dorothy, Toto, and a trio of unforgettable friends as they journey through Oz in search of home, heart, courage, and a way back to Kansas. Packed with classic songs and timeless magic, this family favorite returns to enchant a whole new generation.


INDEPENDENCE
Directed by KB Scheiding
In this intimate and compelling drama by Lee Blessing, three sisters return to their small Iowa hometown to confront long-buried secrets, family trauma, and their complex relationship with their fiercely independent mother. A moving exploration of identity, loyalty, and breaking free.

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