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THE LION KING Runs March 31-April 26

Jelani Remy as “Simba.” Photo Credit:  Joan Marcus.

Jelani Remy as “Simba.” Photo Credit: Joan Marcus.

THE LION KING
Presented by Broadway in Cincinnati
March 31-April 26
Downtown

Official cast list |

Experience the phenomenon. The most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the stage. Visually stunning, technically astounding and with a musical score like none other you’ve ever heard.

Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap. The entire savannah comes to life and as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist.

See the Tony® Award-winning Broadway sensation that Newsweek calls “a landmark event in entertainment.”The New York Times says, “There is simply nothing else like it.”

Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by a cast of more than 40 actors. Wonder at the inspiration of award-winning director Julie Taymor, who created visual images for this show that you’ll remember forever.

Thrill to the pulsating rhythms of the African Pridelands and an unforgettable score including Elton John and Tim Rice’s Oscar®-winning song “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and “Circle of Life.”

  • Tue-Thu, March 31-April 2 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, April 3 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 4 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 5 at 1pm & 6:30pm
  • Tue-Thu, April 7-9 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, April 10 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 11 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 12 at 1pm & 6:30pm
  • Tue-Thu, April 14-16 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, April 17 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 18 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 19 at 1pm & 6:30pm
  • Tue-Wed, April 21-22 at 7:30pm
  • Thu, April 23 at 1pm & 7:30pm
  • Fri, April 24 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 25 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 26 at 1pm

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SNOW CANCELLATIONS For Feb. 21

MISC_Snow Cancellations

Updated 5:43pm

  • BYE BYE LIVER presented by 628 Productions
    It is with great sadness that we have to CANCEL the show tonight 2/21. Snowmaggedon has officially hit Cincinnati and continues to pummel us. If you had tickets for tonight, we will take care of you!
  • CHAPATTI presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.
    Due to the inclement weather, the Saturday, Feb. 21, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. performances of CHAPATTI have been canceled. The Box Office will remain closed today. We apologize for the inconvenience.
  • THE CORONATION OF POPPEA presented by UC College-Conservatory of Music
    Due to inclement weather, the Saturday evening performance of THE CORONATION OF POPPEA has been canceled. Sunday’s matinee performance is expected to proceed as originally scheduled. If we can add any make-up performances of this production, we will make an announcement ASAP. For more information about UC’s campus closure today, please visit http://www.uc.edu/news/nr.aspx?id=20792.
  • IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT presented by Falcon Theater
    Due to the inclement weather, we’ve decided to keep our actors AND fans safe and warm this evening and are canceling tonight’s 8 p.m. performance of In the Heat of the Night.
    We’ll be adding a performance this Thursday, 2/26 at 8 p.m. Our Box Office will call anyone with a reservation to reschedule their tickets for next week.
    We’ll see you next week!
  • LITTLE WOMEN presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
    Tonight’s performance of LITTLE WOMEN is cancelled due to snow. If you have tickets, a staff member will call you this afternoon to reschedule, or you can use the link in your confirmation email to exchange for another date. If we do not reach you today, please call the box office next week to reschedule.
  • LOVE LETTERS presented by Fairfield Footlighters
    The Saturday, Feb 21, production of “Love Letters” has been CANCELED due to the current Level 2 Snow Emergency in Butler County. Ticket holders will be contacted for an opportunity to exchange for a future performance. We apologize for any inconvenience.Please come and see Bob & Heidi perform on Sunday, March 1, at 2pm. They look forward to seeing your friendly faces!
  • MOVE OVER MRS. MARKHAM presented by Beechmont Players
    Beechmont Players, Inc. has decided to cancel the Saturday, February 21, performance of “Move Over, Mrs. Markham” due to inclement weather. Our box office will call our patrons who have already bought tickets for tonight to exchange their tickets for another performance. For a complete performance schedule, visithttp://beechmontplayers.org/shows/move-over-mrs-markham/ or call our ticket hotline at 513-233-2468.
  • A NICE FAMILY GATHERING presented by The Sunset Players
    Sunset Players at the Arts Center at Dunham is cancelling tonight’s performance of “A Nice Family Gathering” due to weather conditions. Tickets purchased for tonight’s show can be redeemed for another performance. Remaining performance dates include: February 27-28; March 1, 5, 6, & 7. For additional questions, please call 513-588-4988.
  • SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR presented by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
    Today’s Kids Kuisine event at 11:30 AM and our 2 PM Performance of SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE JR. is CANCELED.Please contact cohmer@cincinnatimagazine.com regarding requesting a refund for Kids Kuisine event tickets ONLY or you can donate the value of your event ticket to The Children’s Theatre.Regarding SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE JR., our ticket office will resume our regular business hours on Monday, February 23 at 10:00am.

    Your options:

    – Multi-ticket holders not currently attending DISNEY’S ALADDIN JR. can exchange their tickets for one of the performances in April.

    · Season ticket holders and multi-ticket holders that have tickets to DISNEY’S ALADDIN JR. may donate the value of their tickets to our program to support underserved children to attend one of our performances or request a refund.
    · Patrons that purchased single tickets must return to the point of purchase to receive a refund.

    Please email our ticket office with any additional questions at tickets@thechildrenstheatre.com.

    Thank you.

  • SEUSSICAL presented by Oxford Area Community Theatre
    Due to the road conditions and the Level 2 Snow Emergency in Butler County, tonight’s performance (Saturday, Feb. 21) is CANCELLED. We are in the process of arranging a make up date, and will post that information as soon as it becomes available. If you have tickets for this performance, they will be honored for the make up date. At this point, the performance for tomorrow (Sunday, Feb. 22) is STILL ON!!! Let’s hope the weather cooperates and the roads get cleared tomake travel safe! We apologize for the inconvenience and disappointment.
  • STANTON’S GARAGE presented by CenteStage Players of Ohio
    Due to severe weather conditions, CenterStage Players must cancel tonight’s 8p performance of Stanton’s Garage. Today’s tickets will be honored in our upcoming shows. Contact CenterStage Players 513-588-4910 for questions or to reschedule.

  • THE WOMEN presented by Village Players
    Due to the severe weather, tonight’s performance of The Women has been cancelled. Please come see us Sunday or next weekend. Be careful out there and stay warm!

NOT CANCELLED:

  • ANYTHING GOES presented by Broadway in Cincinnati
    Today’s performances of ANYTHING GOES will go on as scheduled. Due to the forecasted inclement weather, Ticket Holders who are unable to attend their performance may exchange into one of the remaining performances (Saturday at 8:00 PM, Sunday at 1:00 PM, or Sunday at 6:30 PM.)- Subscribers, please contact your Subscriber Hotline at 800.294.1816, (today until noon), or exchange online at BroadwayInCincinnati.com (available until 2 hous prior to your original performance)
    – If you purchased through CincinnatiArts.org or the Aronoff Center Ticket Office, call (513) 621.2787 (today until 8:00 PM)
    – If you have any questions, call us at (513) 621-2787 (today until 8:00 PM).

    – If there are any changes to this weekend’s performances, we will post updated information on our Facebook page and on our website at www.CincinnatiArts.org.

    Stay safe and warm today!

  • AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY presented by Clifton Players and Untethered Theater
    Tonight’s performance of AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY is on. We know it’s cold, so escape to the sweltering Oklahoma plains with us. Showtime is still 8pm. A few tickets remain.
  • THE HANDMAID’S TALE presented by Know Theatre of Cincinnati
    The weather outside is indeed frightful, but the show goes on at Know Theatre of Cincinnati tonight.Tonight’s final performance of The Handmaid’s Tale at Know Theatre will proceed as planned at 8PM.

    THAT SAID: If you have tickets for tonight but do not feel comfortable making the trip in, please give us a call at 513-300-5669 on Monday and we will be happy to issue vouchers for a future show at the Know, or provide you with a refund of your ticket if a future show is not in the cards for you.

    Thank you for being a part of the Know Theatre Tribe, be safe out there, and we’ll see you at the theatre.

  • LES MISERABLES at Northern Kentucky University
    Hoping to see LES MISÉRABLES but missed your chance to get tickets?
    Due to cancellations, many tickets have been made available for tonight’s 8pm performance. Come to the Box Office before the show to purchase available tickets.
  • A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM presented by Xavier University Theatre
    A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM will go on as scheduled tonight!

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Stage Notes for Feb. 19

Trumpeter Brian Newman and Lady Gaga.

Trumpeter Brian Newman and Lady Gaga.

A potpourri of arts news items from local and national sources.

  • Cincinnati.Com article: Aronoff’s ANYTHING GOES brings life to Cole Porter tunes [Broadway in Cincinnati]
  • Sappy Crtiic reviewANYTHING GOES [Broadway in Cincinnati]
  • Talkin’ Broadway reviewANYTHING GOES [Broadway in Cincinnati]
  • Cincinnati.Com articleActors offer insight about sisters in ‘Little Women’ [Cincinnati Shakespeare Company]
  • Sappy Critic article: Xavier’s MIDSUMMER a Fun Forest Romp
  • Cincinnati.Com articleCCM jazz alumni swing with Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett

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ANYTHING GOES Review

Links to all reviews can be found using the REVIEWS link at the top of the page. Blog postings, links and more are available on my Facebook fan page. You can also receive updates on Twitter from @BTCincyRob.

Emma Stratton as Reno Sweeney and Brian Krinsky as Billy Crocker. Photo by Jeremy Daniel.

Emma Stratton as Reno Sweeney and Brian Krinsky as Billy Crocker. Photo by Jeremy Daniel.

ANYTHING GOES presented by Broadway in Cincinnati through Feb. 22. Click here for more information on the production. I attended the opening night performance.

Based on the audience’s reaction to opening night, if you are a fan of ANYTHING GOES, there is much to enjoy in this season optional offering. If you are not a fan of this old war-horse of a musical, it might be better to miss the boat.

Emma Stratton as Reno Sweeney and Lexie Plath, Kaylee Olson, Annie Wallace and Gabriella Perez as Angels. Photo by Jeremy Daniel.

Emma Stratton as Reno Sweeney and Lexie Plath, Kaylee Olson, Annie Wallace and Gabriella Perez as Angels. Photo by Jeremy Daniel.

Originally produced in 1934, this tour, based on the 2011 production, is the third revival. With tongue firmly planted in cheek, the comedy is very broad and maintains its 1930s sensibilities.

The biggest selling point of ANYTHING GOES for me is the music of Cole Porter. The orchestra, conducted by music director Robbie Cowan, was strong in bringing the rich score to life, but I did have trouble hearing the vocals during most of the up-tempo numbers. Familiar songs include the ballad, “I Get a Kick Out of You,” and comic duets like “You’re the Top” and “Friendship.” The act one finale and titular song, “Anything Goes” was a true highlight of the show. Also strong was “Blow, Gabriel, Blow.” For the most part, I enjoyed the choreography of director Kathleen Marshall across the show, although the jazz portion of “Gabriel” felt like it dragged a bit.

Emma Stratton as Reno Sweeney and the company of ANYTHING GOES.  Photo by Jeremy Daniel.

Emma Stratton as Reno Sweeney and the company of ANYTHING GOES. Photo by Jeremy Daniel.

Visually the passenger costumes had some standouts and the lighting made for some great stage pictures. The main set of the ship was very white with little to break it up. Add the mostly white costumes of the crew and the daylight deck scenes become a bit monochromatic. The small-but-mighty ensemble was solid and impressive in the big production numbers. The leads were capable, but no one seemed to attack their roles and make them their own.

Mychal Phillips as Erma and the ensemble of ANYTHING GOES.  Photo by Jeremy Daniel.

Mychal Phillips as Erma and the ensemble of ANYTHING GOES. Photo by Jeremy Daniel.

Overall the production felt a bit paint-by-numbers to me. All the elements were there and the final result is a mostly-satisfying production but it doesn’t gel into a blockbuster.

My rating: 3.75 out of 5

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Stage Notes for Feb. 13

 

Sarah Day as Betty. Photo by Sandy Underwood.

Sarah Day as Betty in CHAPATTI at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. Photo by Sandy Underwood.

A potpourri of arts news items from local and national sources.

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