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April 3, 2017 · 6:17 pm

Auditions Announced for SISTER ACT at Cincinnati Music Theatre

cmt_logoAudition Dates:

  • Sunday, July 9th, 2017, 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
  • Monday, July 10th, 2017, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Callbacks:

  • Wednesday, July 12th, 2017, 7:00-10:00 pm

Location:
Clifton United Methodist Church, 3416 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati, OH

Auditions by appointment.  Reserve a spot online at SignUpGeniusSignUpGenius. Walk-ins will be seen at the next available time slot.

Please prepare and provide the following for your audition:

  • Shoes and clothing appropriate for a dance audition;
  • 16-32 bars of a Broadway- style song that showcases your vocal range;
  • Sheet music in the proper key with cuts marked;
  • A copy of your resume and headshot.
  • An accompanist will be provided (no CD’s, tapes or a cappella numbers please).

Production dates: November 3rd – 11th, 2017

Jarson-Kaplan Theatre of the Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St., Downtown Cincinnati

Rehearsals will begin in August.

Producers: Karen Galliers and Cody Hendershot
Director / Choreographer: Mike Fielder
Vocal Director:
Music Director: Charlie Wilhelm

If you have any questions, please email Karen Galliers at ikarens@me.com

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April 3, 2017 · 5:58 pm

Cincinnati Music Theatre Brings SHREK The Musical to the Aronoff

CMT_Shrek the Musical logoCINCINNATI, OH – Downtown’s community theatre, Cincinnati Music Theatre (CMT), invites you to join them as they proudly present SHREK THE MUSICAL, running May 12th through May 20th , at the Aronoff Center for the Arts’ intimate Jarson-Kaplan Theater (see full performance schedule below).

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears.

“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand… and his name is Shrek.

The cast features Joey Schnell in the title role of Shrek, with Katelyn Reid as Princess Fiona, Matt Santeler as Donkey, Brett Parr as Lord Farquaad, and Brad Baldwin as Pinocchio. The extensive ensemble of fairytale characters includes Clayton Abbott, Christian Arias, Kevin Bell, Natasha Boeckmann, Adrianna Boris, Megan Carlson, Brooke Chamberlin, Anna Dudley, Donny Elkins, Laurel Ellis, Karen Galliers, Cody Hendershot, Lukas Hummeldorf, Chuck Ingram, Liz Koch, Jay Louden, Katie McCarthy, Benny Mitchell, Erin Russell, Kristen Schisler, Beth Schnell, McLean Strickland, Lori Valentine, Jack Williams, Megan Williams, and Aubrey Wilson.

SHREK THE MUSICAL is directed by Lizanne Ingram and produced by Kathy Beiting and Chad DeMatteis. Jerry Wiesenhahn choreographs our fairytale, with Karen Galliers stepping in for tap choreography. Musical director Charlie Wilhelm and vocal director Kate Mock Elliot are in charge of bringing the fantastical score to life. SHREK THE MUSICAL is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Tickets are $24.00 for adults and $20.00 for students, seniors, and military, and groups of 15 or more, and may be purchased online at www.Cincinnatimusictheatre.org or www.CincinnatiArts.org, the Aronoff Center Ticket Office, or (513) 621-ARTS [2787].

For more information about Cincinnati Music Theatre, visit www.cincinnatimusictheatre.org, LIKE us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cincinnatimusictheatre, and follow us on Twitter @CinMusicTheatre.

SHREK Performance Schedule

  • Friday, May 12th , 2017 – 7:30pm
  • Saturday, May 13th, 2017 – 7:30pm
  • Sunday, May 14th, 2017 – 2:00pm
  • Wednesday, May 17th, 2017 – 7:30pm
  • Thursday, May 18th, 2017 – 7:30pm
  • Friday, May 19th, 2017 – 7:30pm
  • Saturday, May 20th, 2017 – 7:30pm

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January 20, 2017 · 9:00 pm

2017-2018 Season Announced by Cincinnati Music Theatre

cmt_logoCINCINNATI, OH – Downtown’s community theatre, Cincinnati Music Theatre (CMT), invites you to join us as we proudly announce our 2017- 2018 season!

This fall, CMT gives you a reason to rejoice as we present the smash Broadway hit, SISTER ACT, directed by Mike Fielder! Based upon the 1992 film starring Whoopi Goldberg, Sister Act follows disco diva Deloris Van Cartier, who, after witnessing a murder, is placed in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.

Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story, SISTER ACT will leave audiences breathless.

Performances: November 2017

SISTER ACT is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Next spring, join us for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, directed by Dennis Murphy! Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof’s universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness. With iconic and beloved songs such as “Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I Were a Rich Man” and “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is the perfect mix of audience-pleasing humor and heart.

Performances: May 2018

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

We hope you will join us for this wonderful season! Specific production dates will be finalized in the coming weeks. All performances will be held in the Jarson Kaplan Theatre at the Aronoff Center for the Arts. For tickets or season subscriptions, please visit http://cincinnatimusictheatre.org or call the CAA Box Office at 513-621-ARTS (2787).

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January 20, 2017 · 3:26 pm

Cast Announced for SHREK The Musical at Cincinnati Music Theatre

CMTCincinnati Music Theatre is very proud to announce the cast of SHREK THE MUSICAL!

Cast includes:

  • Joey Schnell as Shrek
  • Katelyn Reid as Fiona
  • Matt Santeler as Donkey
  • Brett Parr as Lord Parquaad
  • Brad Baldwin as Pinocchio
  • Brooke Chamberlain as Young Fiona/Baby Bear
  • Anna Dudley as Teen Fiona
  • Lori Valentine as Mama Ogre
  • Chuck Ingram as Papa Ogre/Bishop
  • Clayton Abbott as King Harold/Peter Pan/Capt. of the Guard
  • Megan Williams as Queen Lillian/Bluebird,

Ensemble Roles (alphabetical order):

  • Christian Arias as Pig #2/Knight
  • Kevin Bell as Big Bad Wolf
  • Natasha Boeckman as Elf
  • Adrianna Boris as Witch
  • Megan Carlson as Gingy
  • Donna Elkins as Thelonius/Guard
  • Laurel Ellis as Tweedle Dee
  • Karen Galliers as Dragon
  • Cody Hendershot as Pig #3/Knight
  • Lukas Hummeldorf as Guard
  • Liz Koch as Tweedle Dum
  • Jay Louden as Papa Bear
  • Katie McCarthy as Sugar Plum Fairy
  • Benny Mitchell as Young Shrek/Grumpy
  • Erin Russell as Fairy Godmother/Blind Mice
  • Kristin Schisler as Humpty Dumpty/Blind Mice
  • Beth Schnell as Mama Bear
  • McLean Strickland as Pied Piper/Guard 1/Knight
  • Jack Williams as Pig #1/Knight
  • Aubrey Wilson as Ugly Duckling/Blind Mice

Thanks to all who auditioned. We’re looking forward to a great run, May 12-20, at the Aronoff Center for the Arts!

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November 18, 2016 · 6:44 am

Auditions Announced for SHREK The Musical at Cincinnati Music Theatre

CMTCincinnati Music Theatre is excited to announce auditions for our spring 2017 show, SHREK THE MUSICAL!

Audition Dates:

  • Sunday, January 8, 2017, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
  • Monday, January 9, 2017, 6:30-10:30 pm

Callbacks:
January 11, 2017, 7:00-10:00 pm

Location:
Clifton United Methodist Church, 3416 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati

Auditions are by appointment: Please reserve your time as soon as possible by emailing Chad Dematteis at auditions@cmtmail.org or by leaving a message at Google voicemail # 513-909-4268 (4 CMT). Please include your contact information, including both your phone number and email address and two choices for your audition time.
Please prepare and provide the following for your audition:

  • Shoes and clothing appropriate for a dance audition;
  • 16-32 bars of a Broadway- style song that showcases your vocal range (songs from Shrek are acceptable);
  • Sheet music in the proper key with cuts marked;
  • A copy of your resume and headshot.
  • An accompanist will be provided (no CD’s, tapes or a cappella numbers please).

Production dates: May 12-20, 2017 at the Jarson-Kaplan Theatre of the Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St. Downtown Cincinnati.
Rehearsals begin in mid-February.

Producer: Kathy Beiting
Director: Lizanne Ingram
Vocal Director: Kate Mock Elliott
Music Director: Charlie Wilhelm
Choreographer: Jerry Wiesenhahn

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