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May 20, 2026 · 5:09 pm

Disney’s FROZEN at Acting Up Runs June 19-21

Disney’s FROZEN
Acting Up
June 19-21
Mason High School Theatre

Directed by Dirk Doebereiner
Music directed by Brandon Cole
Orchestra directed by Jeanne Bilyeu
Choreographed by Megan Denton & Karly Kuhn
Produced by Adrianna Hartmann

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In the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, isolated from the world and increasingly distant from each other. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she’s desperately tried to conceal from her sister take control, and she flees into the mountains. As a ferocious winter descends on Arendelle, Anna sets off on an epic journey to find Elsa and bring her home – with the help of hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf.

  • Fri, June 19 at 7pm
  • Sat, June 20 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, June 21 at 2pm

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May 14, 2026 · 6:11 pm

DREAMLAND at Springboro Community Theatre Runs June 12-21

DREAMLAND
Springboro Community Theatre Youth Program
June 12-21
Springboro Performing Arts Center

Dreamland (or a musical riff on Shakespeare’s Midsummer set during the declassification of Area 51) is exactly what the title says it is, or is it? Who thought it would be a good idea to give a group of high school honor students free rein in a top-secret military base two days before it opens to the public? Will there be aliens? Maybe. A show choir? Definitely. An over-the-top, B-movie-style musical comedy with a score that blends contemporary musical theatre pop with the smooth sounds of the 1950s, Dreamland is the brainchild of Chris Miller & Nathan Tysen, award-winning songwriters of Tuck Everlasting on Broadway.

  • Fri-Sat, June 12-13 at 7pm
  • Sun, June 14 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, June 19-20 at 7pm
  • Sun, June 21 at 2pm

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May 6, 2026 · 6:10 pm

NEWSIES the Musical Runs June 5-7 at Royal Theatre Company

NEWSIES the Musical
Royal Theatre Company
June 5-7
Mason High School

NEWSIES is a musical about the real-life 1899 New York City newsboys’ strike, following charismatic leader Jack Kelly as he rallies poor, young newspaper sellers to stand up against exploitative newspaper publishers (like Joseph Pulitzer) who raise prices at the boys’ expense, fighting for fair wages and better treatment, ultimately learning the power of unity and friendship. It’s a story of underdogs finding their voice, dreaming big, and challenging powerful forces for workers’ rights.

  • Fri, June 5 at 7pm
  • Sat, June 6 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, June 7 at 2pm

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April 8, 2026 · 5:59 pm

BEETLEJUICE JR. Runs May 1-17

BEETLEJUICE JR.
Town Hall Theatre
May 1-17
Washington Township Town Hall [Centerville]

Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing specter shows his true stripes, unleashing a (Nether)world of pandemonium.

  • Fri, May 1 at 7pm (Beetle cast)
  • Sat-Sun, May 2-3 at 3pm (Juice cast)
  • Fri, May 8 at 7pm (Beetle cast)
  • Sat, May 9 at 11am (Beetle cast – Sensory Friendly Performance)
  • Sat, May 9 at 3pm (Beetle cast)
  • Sun, May 10 at 3pm (Juice cast)
  • Fri, May 15 at 7pm (Beetle cast)
  • Sat, May 16 at 3pm (Beetle cast)
  • Sun, May 17 at 3pm (Juice cast)

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February 23, 2026 · 4:55 pm

SEUSSICAL the Musical Runs March 26-29

SEUSSICAL the Musical
Inspiring Arts
March 26-29
Miami University Hamilton Parrish Auditorium

Cast: Steven Williams as the Cat in the Hat, Ventura as Jojo, Davis Musuraca as Horton, Josie Mabry as Gertrude McFuzz, Ava Bentley as Mayzie LaBird, Wolf Davidson as Mr. Mayor, Liliana Roe as Mrs, Mayor, Riley Grantz as Sour Kangaroo, Darcy Lewis as Baby Kangaroo, Jovan Kenniv as General Schmitz, Macy Baker as Thing 1, Kayli Barker as Thing 2, Sydney Ross as Cindy Lou Who, Travis Monnin as The Grinch & Logan Gardener as Vlad/Yertle
Bird Girls: Lydia Burkhard, Joelle Frederiksen, Anna Gallier, Samantha Mason, Katie Moore & Bethany Robertson
Wickershams: Liam Barker, Jovan Kenniv, Daniel Sigg, Josh Sigg & David Turpin
Jungle Creatures: Christine Beckmeyer, Alivia Butler, Kaiya Haraldsen, Leia Heinbaugh, Alaya Kingsbury & Bella Pearson
Who Ensemble: Tessa Barnes, Madison Boyd, Eleanor Boys, Audrey Bush, Tessa Cooper, Sophia Cox, Thomas Cox, Anna Erickson, Olivia Gallier, Sarah Gallier, Elijah Hamm, Eden Heinbaugh, Emma Kuntz, Evan Lewis, Delaney Lewis, Chloe Nelson, Josias Ng, Zoe O’Connell, Ellie Robbins, Luke Robbins, Emma Robbins, Tyndale Roe, Evelyn Ross, Sydney Ross, Noah Schechter, Abbey Vegso, Maverick Ventura & Victor Wiseman

A musical perfect for the whole family, Seussical takes us into the world of Dr. Seuss, where we revisit beloved characters including The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and JoJo. The Cat in the Hat guides us into The Jungle of Nool where we see Horton, the kind hearted elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whoville. He meets JoJo, a Who child sent to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton decides he must protect the speck of dust on a nearby clover, while at the same time protecting an abandoned egg left to his care by the lazy Mayzie la Bird. Horton tries to convince the other animals in The Jungle of the existence of the Whos, but he is ridiculed and put on trial for insanity. Only his loyal neighbor, Gertrude McFuzz, never loses faith in him. Eventually, the two fall in love. Now one of the most widely produced musicals in the country, Seussical weaves a story of friendship, loyalty, and love. Despite all odds, Horton and Gertrude band together to save the Whos, free Horton, and restore peace and unity to the Jungle of Nool. Charming Seussical teaches us the power of being unique, and the importance of fighting for your beliefs.

  • Thu, March 26 at 7pm
  • Fri, March 27 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, March 28-29 at 2pm

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