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2020-2021 Season Announced by INNOVAtheatre

INNOV_logoIn light of the current situation we are very excited to announce our 2020/2021 Season.

NEWSIES – August/September 2020
Directed by: Richard Lee Waldeck
Choreography by: Kara Castle
*Our Season Extra, performed exclusively by our NEW Children & Youth Theatre Program. Performances will be held in Dayton, Ohio.

DOG SEES GOD – December 2020
Directed by: Thomas Cole Schreier
Stage Managed by: Janelle Chamness
Perfromances will be in Dayton, Ohio

DADDY LONG LEGS – February/March 2021
Directed by: Jacqlyn Schott
Performances will be in Cincinnati, Ohio

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM July/August 2021
Directed by Adrianna Marie
Stage Managed by: Alex Cumbow
Performances will be in Cincinnati, Ohio

CHILDREN OF EDEN – June 2021
Directed by: Richard Lee Waldeck
Choreography by: Darnell Hunter
*This is our combined Cincinnati/Dayton production.
Location TBD

Season tickets go on sale soon. We can’t wait to share this exciting season with you!

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2020-2021 Season Announced for Broadway in Dayton by Dayton Live

DL_logoThe Victoria Theatre Association and Tickets CenterStage  are now Dayton Live, www.daytonlive.org.

Along with their re-branding, the 2020-2021 Broadway in Dayton season was announced last night.

COME FROM AWAY
October 6-11, 2020

ANASTASIA
November 3-8, 2020

MEAN GIRLS
November 24-29, 2020

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
January 12-17, 2021

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
February 9-14, 2021

THE BAND’S VISIT
March 9-14, 2021

Disney’s THE LION KING
May 6-23, 2021

For more information visit www.daytonlive.org/series/broadway.

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Adventure Awaits in The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s 101st MainStage Season

TCTC_new logoCincinnati – The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati already announced Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical, Disney’s Descendants, is coming to life on stage as the opening title of its 101st season at the Taft Theatre.

Now, the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences is announcing three additional shows that will wow young and old alike in 20-21!  From the chronicles of everyone’s favorite Christmas elf, and the tale (tail?) of a doctor that can talk to animals, to the enchanted story of an unlikely human/amphibian pair, this TCT season has something for everyone.

TCT’s Producing Artistic Director, Roderick Justice, says: “Season 101 is full of adventure! We hope everyone will join the fun as we take audiences on an exciting expedition with Dr. Dolittle to have a chat with the rarest of creatures in the animal kingdom, a heart-warming journey with Buddy the Elf to locate his family and find his purpose, an aquatic voyage to transform an enchanted frog back to his true form, and an epic quest to discover if descendants of the most infamous Disney villains are inherently evil or if they have the power to shed their evil stigma. Packed with spectacular entertainment and valuable moral lessons, the stories told in TCT’s 101st season are not to be missed.” 

TCT’s 2020-2021 MainStage Season at the Taft Theatre:

  • Disney’s Descendants:  October 10-19, 2020
  • ELF THE MUSICAL JR.:  December 5-December 14, 2020
  • DOCTOR DOLITTLE JR.:  February 13-Feb. 22, 2021
  • PRINCESS & FROG:  April 17-April 26, 2021

TCTC_Descendents logoDisney’s Descendants:
Public Performances: October 10-11, 16-18, 2020
Ideal for ages 4+
Directed by Roderick Justice
Choreographed by Brandon Kelly

About the Show:
It is present-day, and in the kingdom of Auradon, all of Disney’s beloved heroes and royalty are living happily ever after, safe from the terrifying villains and troublesome sidekicks they have banished to the magic-free Isle of the Lost. That is until Ben, the benevolent teenage son of Belle and King Adam (The Beast), offers a chance of redemption for the troublemaking offspring of the evilest villains. Mal, Evie, Jay and Carlos – the children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Cruella De Vil, and Jafar – are welcomed to Auradon Prep to attend school with the children of their parents’ sworn enemies. Now entering a completely foreign world and way of life, the four Villain Kids have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good?

Credits:
Book by Nick Blaemire; Songs by Johan Alkenas, Adam Anders, Aristeidis Archontis, Antonina Armato, Howard Ashman, Par Astrom, Stephen Mark Conley, Doug Davis, Charity Daw, Andrew C. Dodd, Josh Edmondson, Pipo Fernandez, Nikki Hassman, Samuel Hollander, Ben Hosteler, Hannah Jones, Jack Kugell, Craig Lashley, Andrew Lippa, Jeannie Lurie, Alan Menken, Grant Phillip Michaels, Anthony Mirabella, Shayna Mordue, Chen Neeman, Susan Paroff, Shelly M. Peiken, Joacim Persson, James K. Petrie, Timothy James Price, Adam Schlesinger, Adam Schmalholz, Tyler Shamy, Jodie Shihadeh, Nikki Ann Sorrentino, Thomas Armato Sturges, Ali Dee Theodore, Matthew Wong, David Zippel. Music Adaptation by Madeline Smith. Vocal and Incidental Arrangements by Madeline Smith. Additional Lyrics by Nick Blaemire. Orchestrations by Matthew Tishler. Music Produced by Matthew Tishler.

TCTC_Elf logoELF THE MUSICAL JR.
Public Performances: December 5-6, 11-13, 2020
Ideal for ages 4+
Directed by Roderick Justice
Choreographed by Eric Byrd

About the Show:
Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

Credits:
Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin. Music by Matthew Sklar. Lyrics by Chad Beguelin. Based upon the New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum. Originally produced by Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures In Association with Unique Features.

TCTC_Doctor DolittleDOCTOR DOLITTLE JR.
Public Performances: February 13-14, 19-21, 2021
Ideal for ages 4+
Directed and Choreographed by Eric Byrd

About the Show:
This classic tale of kindness to animals is based on the fantastical 1967 movie musical of the same name. Meet the wacky, but kind, doctor who can talk to animals, taking the audience on a journey from the small English village of Puddleby-on-the-Marsh to the far corners of the world. When Doctor Dolittle attempts to help a seal named Sophie, he’s wrongly accused of murder and stands trial before General Bellowes. Once pronounced innocent, Dolittle is free to continue with his search for the Great Pink Sea Snail — the oldest and wisest of the creatures on earth.

Credits:
Book, Music and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse. Based on the Doctor Dolittle stories by Hugh Lofting and The Twentieth Century Fox film. Dr. Dolittle originally produced in the United States by the Pittsburgh CLO, Pittsburgh, PA, Van Kaplan, Executive Producer.

TCTC_Princess and Frog logoPRINCESS & FROG
Public Performances: April 17-18, 23-25, 2021
Ideal for ages 4+
Directed by Roderick Justice
Choreographed by Maddie Burgoon

About the Show:
When a beautiful, but spoiled, princess throws her new golden ball down the palace garden well, she encounters an enchanted prince-turned frog, whose only hope at breaking his curse and turning back into a human is to be invited for dinner. Oh… and to be kissed on the nose by a princess. But, this frog prince isn’t the only one under an enchanted curse. With the help of his amphibi-friends, the two form an unlikely bond by teaching each other the importance of self-discovery, friendship, and standing up to bad influence. This fresh new musical adaptation will have you croaking the showtunes all the way home!

Credits:
Book and Lyrics by Debra Clinton. Music by Jason Marks. Based on The Frog Prince by the Brothers Grimm and adapted from the musical Croaker, this world- premiere adaption by Roderick Justice was commissioned and produced by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati.

Season Subscriptions & Flex Pass Packages

Subscriptions to the TCT 20-21 MainStage Season are available now at www.thechildrenstheatre.com.

For the first time, TCT is offering traditional subscriptions and flex pass packages.

  • Traditional Subscriptions — Guaranteed seats, same seats, same time for every show. Ticket exchanges. Free parking – BEST DEAL!
  • NEW Flex Pass Package(s) of 6 vouchers to be redeemed at any performance.

Prices range from $43 for all four shows in Balcony Price Level 5, to $123 for all four shows in Orchestra Price Level 1, to $150 for a Flex Pass Package. Please note: Becoming a Traditional Subscriber is the only way to guarantee seats to Disney’s Descendants.  

Subscriptions and Flex Pass Packages are on sale now at https://thechildrenstheatre.com/subscribe/

Single tickets for all shows will go on sale on August 24, 2020. 

TCTC_Elf old promo

A. James Jones as Buddy the Elf in TCT’s 2016 production of ELF THE MUSICAL JR. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Showtimes Are Changing in 20-21
To better accommodate our little patrons, TCT has adjusted its MainStage weekend showtimes. TCT will now host 11 AM shows on both Saturdays! The 5 PM showtimes will be discontinued and Friday 7:30 PM show will be moving up to 7 PM.  (This does not affect showtimes for the rest of the 2019-2020 season.)

ALS interpretation and audio description will be offered on the first Saturday at 2 PM performances of all productions. Sensory-Friendly performances will be held on Wednesdays at 1 PM during the runs of DISNEY’S DESCENDANTS, DOCTOR DOLITTLE JR. and PRINCESS & FROG

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is supported by ArtsWave and the generosity of tens of thousands of contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign.  The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans

TCT EXTRAS:

The following productions are part of TCT’s 20/21 Touring Division. To bring the magic of live theatre to your school, community center, church, office, library, or other venue please visit www.thechildrenstheatre.com to book our touring productions.  

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Directed by Deondra Kamau Means 

Rapunzel! Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale
Directed by Eric Byrd

Bah-Humbug! A One-Man Christmas Carol
Directed by A. James Jones 

Nutcracker Rocks!
Directed by A. James Jones                                               

Me…Jane: The Dreams & Adventure of Young Jane Goodall
Directed by Maddie Burgoon 

Jaqueline and the Beanstalk
Directed by Scott Hunt 

Martin’s Dream
Directed by Dr. Daryl Harris 

Cinderella Wore Cowboy Boots
Directed by Roderick Justice

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2020-2021 Season Announced by Tri-County Players

TCP_logoTri-County Players is proud to announce our 60th Anniversary Season for 2020-2021

THE ODD COUPLE
Directed by Gregg Robertson
Sept-Oct.

AN INSPECTOR CALLS
Directed by Alan Kootsher
December

DEARLY DEPARTED
Directed by Nancy Hughes
Feb.-March

SPEAK EASY Show
Director TBA
May

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Cincinnati Ballet Announces 2020-2021 Season

CB_new logoCincinnati Ballet unveils new two-week dance experience, BOLD MOVES FESTIVAL, family favorite Cinderella, and Balanchine’s Jewels

PLUS The Nutcracker presented by Frisch’s Big BoyKaplan New Works and Family Series: The Little Mermaid

CINCINNATI, OH (March 5, 2020) – Cincinnati Ballet is thrilled to announce today the  2020-2021 Season! This upcoming season, Cincinnati Ballet will launch the most ambitious artistic programming in its history – Bold Moves Festivala two-week dance experience at the end of April 2021. The festival will be a destination for dance lovers from the around the region, the country, and the world with productions from choreographers William ForsytheJiří KyliánHelen PickettTwyla TharpTrey McIntyre, Cincinnati choreographer Heather Britt, and Cincinnati Ballet soloist David MorseBold Moves will also offer attendees plenty to do and enjoy all day long with guest artists, classes, and other interactive opportunities. See below for more details on Bold Moves programming.

CB_Kaplan New Works logoThe Season opens September 10-20, 2020 with The Kaplan New Works Series and a parade of world premieres at the Aronoff Center for the Arts’ intimate Jarson Kaplan Theater. Audiences can look forward to athletic and innovative new works from Cincinnati Ballet Artistic Director Victoria Morgan and Resident Choreographer Jennifer Archibald, as well as a provocative piece from choreographer Dana Genshaft. Two Cincinnati Ballet dancers will also premiere works chosen during our annual Choreographer’s Workshop.

CB_Cinderella logoDream do come true this fall with Cinderella! The plucky heroine’s good deeds awaken a magical transformation thanks to a little help from her fairy godmother. Laugh out loud with the riotous stepsisters, hilariously performed by male dancers, and marvel as an ordinary pumpkin becomes a spectacular carriage. The audience even becomes a part of the story in this clever production. Elegant and with a twist of humor, Victoria Morgan’s choreography is paired delightfully with the charming music of Sergei Prokofiev. Enjoy Cinderella at the Aronoff Center for the Arts October 22-November 1, 2020.

CB_Nutcracker 20Create a cherished family tradition in the Land of Sweets! Join Clara and her Nutcracker Prince in the holiday classic, The Nutcracker presented by Frisch’s Big BoyDuring a Victorian Christmas party, a visit from her uncle and a mysterious gift begin Clara’s wondrous journey to a magical land. Along the way, Clara meets a colorful cast of characters and, of course, the Sugar Plum Fairy. Artistic Director Victoria Morgan’s colorful choreography is a treat to behold, with Tchaikovsky’s beloved score performed by Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra at historic Music Hall December 17-27, 2020.

CB_Jewels logoSure to delight your valentine, experience choreographer George Balanchine’s Jewels, at Music Hall February 11-14, 2021. Created by Balanchine in 1967, Jewels puts precious stones on grand display. The three-act, full-length ballet is a masterpiece on the facets of classical dance.  Each act of Jewels is costumed in a different gem – emeralds, rubies, and diamonds. The distinct costumes unify the disparate themes of each jewel –the French romanticism of Emeralds, danced to Fauré’s dreamy score; Stravinsky’s Modernist, high energy score for Rubies; and Tchaikovsky’s regal classicism, evoking the imperial court of Russia in DiamondsThis is the first time Cincinnati Ballet will perform all three ‘jewel’ acts together.

CB_The Little Mermaid logoTake a magical journey under the sea with our Family Series: The Little Mermaid February 26-28, 2021 at the Aronoff Center for the Arts. Join Second Company – CB2 dancers and students from the Otto M. Budig Academy for the delightful family adventure. Splash into Hans Christian Andersen’s fantastic world, complete with a love-struck mermaid, a prince, and a devious sea witch. The narrated production runs just over an hour and is the perfect introduction to ballet for the young and young at heart!

CB_Bold Moves FestivalOur inaugural BOLD MOVES FESTIVAL will debut at the Aronoff Center for the Arts April 22–May 2, 2021. The festival will feature seven rotating mainstage productions accompanied by a variety of activities that will wow both ballet connoisseurs and those who love dance of all genres! Bold Moves will feature the legendary work of William Forsythe in the Cincinnati premiere of In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated, the return of Trey McIntyre’s zany favorite, Wild Sweet Love, along with Jiří Kylián’s whimsical Sechs Tänzeplus a world premiere from soloist David MorseOur Story. Continuing our commitment to champion female choreographers, Bold Moves will feature a second world premiere from DanceFix choreographer-extraordinaire Heather Britt. Cincinnati will also receive its first glimpse of the leading-edge choreographer, Helen Pickett, in her work, Petal and Twyla Tharp returns to our stage with her nostalgic, Nine Sinatra Songs. In addition to these amazing performances, audiences have a menu of guest artists, talks, film screenings, dance classes, after-parties and more to choose from during this exhilarating and immersive experience.

Subscriptions on sale now. Subscription pricing starts at around $132. For more information visit cballet.org. 

CB_2020-2021 Season logoAbout Cincinnati Ballet
Since 1963, Cincinnati Ballet has been the cornerstone professional ballet company of the region, presenting a bold and adventurous array of classical, full-length ballets and contemporary works, regularly with live orchestral accompaniment. Under the artistic direction of Victoria Morgan, Cincinnati Ballet has become a creative force within the larger dance community, commissioning world premiere works and exploring unique collaborations with artists as diverse as Grammy winning guitarist Peter Frampton and popular, Ohio-based band Over the Rhine. With a mission to enrich, expand, and excel in the art of dance through performance, a high-caliber academy, and impactful education and outreach in local to global communities, Cincinnati Ballet reaches beyond the stage in programs that allow every person in the region to be part of the continued evolution of dance. To that end, Cincinnati Ballet presents exhilarating performances, extensive education outreach programs and offers top level professional ballet training at Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy.

CONNECT: READ / WATCH / LISTEN / LEARN / ENJOY at cballet.org 

Cincinnati Ballet 2019-2020 Season Sponsors: Rhonda & Larry A. Sheakley, ArtsWave, Mercy Health, Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund, Ohio Arts Council, John A. Schroth Family Charitable Trust, Frisch’s Big Boy, Knowlton

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