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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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June 2, 2025 · 5:10 pm

Auditions Announced for A CHRISTMAS STORY: The Musical at Cincinnati Music Theatre

A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL
Directed & produced by CODY HENDERSHOT
Music Directed by MICHAEL SPRESSER
Choreographed by KAREN HENDERSHOT

AUDITIONS

  • Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 1:00PM to 6:00PM
  • Sunday, July 13, 2025 from 2:00PM to 9:00PM
    Invited Callbacks: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 7:00PM

*Minimum age of casting is 7 years old at the time of performances

AUDITION LOCATION:
Clifton United Methodist Church – 3416 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220

PERFORMANCE DATES: November 14 – 22, 2025

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

Based on the beloved 1983 film, the musical follows 9-year old Ralphie Parker in his pursuit for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts – the Red Ryder Carbine Action BB Gun! Featuring music & lyrics by the dynamic duo of Pasek & Paul (“Dear Evan Hansen,” “The Greatest Showman”) and all of your favorite moments from the film, don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of this holiday classic!

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June 2, 2025 · 5:10 pm

Auditions Announced for WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS at Cincinnati Music Theatre

WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS
Directed by MARYPAT CARLETTI
Music Directed by STEPHEN VARIAMES
Produced by ROBERT WORKLEY

AUDITIONS

  • Sunday, July 20, 2025 from 3:00PM to 7:00PM

AUDITION LOCATION:
Clifton United Methodist Church – 3416 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220

PERFORMANCE DATES: September 5 – 13, 2025
PERFORMANCE LOCATION: Aronoff Center for the Arts, Fifth-Third Theater, Cincinnati, OH

Kicking off both the 2025-2026 Season & our ever-popular Studio Series is What Happens in Vegas. Follow along the music and lights of the Vegas Strip as it comes alive through the experiences of friends on their Bachelor and Bachelorette parties. This fun revue features some songs familiar to “Sin City” and a few surprises, too. Grab some friends and get ready to party, but remember, What Happens in Vegas…!

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April 28, 2025 · 4:58 pm

JERRY’S GIRLS Runs May 30-June 7

JERRY’S GIRLS
Cincinnati Music Theatre
May 30-June 7
Aronoff Center for the Arts Fifth Third Theater [Downtown]

Directed by Danna L Davis
Music direction by Emily Clements
Produced by Kathy Beiting

Cast: Marypat Carletti, Chelsea Harris, Karen Galliers Hendershot, Jenni Sheets Parsons and Beth McClain Schnell

In this dynamic musical revue celebrating the music of Jerry Herman, songs from musicals such as Hello, Dolly!, Mame, Mack & Mabel, and La Cage Aux Folles highlight the broad spectrum of thrilling material he wrote to be performed by an all-female cast.

  • Fri, May 30 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, May 31 at 3pm & 7:30pm
  • Fri, June 6 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, June 7 at 3pm & 7:30pm

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