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September 11, 2025 · 8:46 am

The Passing of Dylan McGill

From DignityMemorial.com

He was born on February 10, 1988, and raised in Franklin, Ohio. Dylan earned his BFA in Musical Theatre from the Boston Conservatory and went on to live in Boston, Chicago, and Corpus Christi, Texas, before eventually returning to his hometown.

Dylan truly exemplified everything fun, vibrant, and joyful. He was considered a best friend by many and a bright light in every space he entered.

To his family, friends, and colleagues, Dylan was a gift. He lived life to the fullest, but it was the theatre that truly captured his heart. His passion for storytelling, performance, and community was a defining part of who he was.

A celebration of Dylan’s life will be held on Sunday, September 14, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Anderson Funeral Home in Franklin, Ohio. In honor of his love for the stage, we invite guests to join us as we remember Dylan in the spirit he lived: with heart, creativity, and an open curtain.

All friends and family are welcome.

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August 6, 2025 · 4:56 pm

WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS Runs Sept. 5-13

WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS
Cincinnati Music Theatre
Sept. 5-13
Aronoff Center Fifth Third Bank Theater [Downtown]

Directed & conceived by Marypat Carletti
Music Directed by Stephen Variames
Produced by Robert Workley

Cast: Adrianna Boris, Alyssa Davis, Jamie Evans, Michael Fielder, Sarah Gidley, Ian Meeker, Baylie Mitchell, Heidi Olson, Will Warfel & Robert Workley

The music and lights of the Vegas Strip come alive through the experiences of friends at bachelor and bachelorette parties in this fun revue featuring songs associated with “Sin City”… and a few surprises, too.  Grab some friends and get ready to party! But remember, what happens in Vegas…

  • Fri, Sept. 5 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 6 at 3pm & 7:30pm
  • Fri, Sept. 12 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 13 at 3pm & 7:30pm

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July 24, 2025 · 5:41 pm

Cast Announced for WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS at Cincinnati Music Theatre

The music and lights of the Vegas Strip come alive through the experiences of friends at bachelor and bachelorette parties in this fun revue featuring songs associated with “Sin City”… and a few surprises, too. Grab some friends and get ready to party! But remember, what happens in Vegas…

CAST:

  • ADRIANNA BORIS
  • ALYSSA DAVIS
  • JAMIE EVANS
  • MICHAEL FIELDER
  • SARAH GIDLEY
  • IAN MEEKER
  • BAYLIE MITCHELL
  • HEIDI OLSON
  • WILL WARFEL
  • ROBERT WORKLEY

Directed & Conceived by: MARYPAT CARLETTI
Music Directed by: STEPHEN VARIAMES
Produced by: ROBERT WORKLEY

PERFORMANCES
September 5-13, 2025

PERFORMANCE LOCATION
Fifth-Third Theater at the Aronoff Center

Click here to purchase tickets.

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July 21, 2025 · 5:58 pm

Cast Announced for A CHRISTMAS STORY The Musical at Cincinnati Music Theatre

A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL

Director & Producer: CODY HENDERSHOT
Music Director: MICHAEL SPRESSER
Choreographer: KAREN HENDERSHOT

CAST

  • FRED TACON: Jean Shepherd
  • CHARLIE MACPHERSON: Ralphie Parker
  • DENNISON KELLER: The Old Man
  • REBECCA WALL: Mother SKY SMYTH: Randy Parker
  • KAREN HENDERSHOT: Miss Shields
  • JONAH STINCHCOMBE: Flick
  • ALEX VESHAPIDZE: Schwartz
  • JACKSON MOORMAN: Scut Farkus
  • SAM LEVEL: Grover Dill
  • BILL GERAGHTY: Santa

ENSEMBLE: ELSA ANDERSON, JACKSON BANISH, BETHANY BROWN, TANNER CORRA, JESSIE CRADDOCK, J. MICHAEL DURNIL, ISABEL ELLIOTT, KATE MOCK ELLIOTT, ADDIE HATTON, GRIFFIN HATFIELD, KARLY KUHN, MADI MACPHERSON, IAN MEEKER, LENA OWLIAIE, HANNAH RICHARDSON, ALEX SHAW, DANA TOWER, DANIEL UETRECHT, GWEN UHLENBROCK, ANNA WESSELMAN, GARRY ZINK, MAGGIE ZINK

PERFORMANCE DATES: November 14 – 22, 2025

PERFORMANCE LOCATION: Aronoff Center for the Arts, Jarson-Kaplan Theater, Cincinnati, OH

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June 26, 2025 · 5:52 pm

2024-2025 Orchid Awards for Cincinnati Music Theatre

MATILDA the Musical

  • Excellence in Costume Design – Elaine Michael
  • Excellence in Direction – Amanda Emmons Shumate
  • Excellence in Musical Direction – Alan Masters
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Ali Weibel-Shepard
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Amanda Marasch
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Jamie Sivrais
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Stella D’Ascenzo
  • Excellence in Producing – Kathy Beiting
  • Excellence in Set Construction – Robert Workley & Crew
  • Excellence in Video Production Design – Amanda Emmons Shumate & Corey Meyer
  • Excellence in Choreography – Kate Coyne-Chailland
  • Excellence in Ensemble – The Cast of ‘Matilda The Musical’
  • Excellence in Ensemble – Youth Ensemble
  • Excellence in Lighting Design – Justin T. Fry
  • Excellence in Lighting Execution – Justin T. Fry
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – April Pursley
  • Excellence in Orchestral Performance – The Matilda Orchestra
  • Excellence in Overall Technical Quality – The Crew of ‘Matilda The Musical’
  • Excellence in Program – Amanda Emmons Shumate
  • Excellence in Set Décor – Dianna Davis & Kathy Beiting
  • Excellence in Set Design – Chad Brinkman
  • Excellence in Video Production Execution – Justin T. Fry

SWEET CHARITY

  • Excellence in Choreography – Genevieve Perrino
  • Excellence in Costume Design – Tia Casey
  • Excellence in Direction – Genevieve Perrino
  • Excellence in Musical Direction – Michael Kennedy
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Anna Hazard
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Elizabeth Zerhusen Pille
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Jamie Sivrais
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Peyton Leonard
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Sean Miller-Jones
  • Excellence in Program – Amanda Emmons Shumate
  • Excellence in Dance Execution – The Cast of ‘Sweet Charity’
  • Excellence in Ensemble – The Cast of ‘Sweet Charity’
  • Excellence in Lighting Design – Eric Bardes
  • Excellence in Lighting Execution – Eric Bardes
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Donald Washington
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Joey Schnell
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Mary Mills
  • Excellence in Orchestral Performance – The Sweet Charity Orchestra
  • Excellence in Producing – Cody Hendershot & Karen Galliers Hendershot
  • Excellence in Properties – Kathy Beiting & Ann Blocksom
  • Excellence in Sound Design – Joey Witterstaetter
  • Excellence in Sound Execution – Joey Witterstaetter
  • Excellence in Stage Management – Holly Mills & Mitchell Wolking
  • Excellence in Vocal Direction – Lena Andrews

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