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April 13, 2013 · 2:58 pm

SUNSET BOULEVARD Runs May 10-18

Laurie Brinkman as Norma Desmond & Wayne Wright as Max Von Mayerling.

Laurie Brinkman as Norma Desmond & Wayne Wright as Max Von Mayerling.

SUNSET BOULEVARD
Presented by Cincinnati Music Theatre
Runs May 10-18
Downtown

Reviews: CityBeat |

Local media coverage: Enquirer article |

Directed by Skip Fenker
Musical direction by Kendra Struthers
Choreography by Brian Anderson
Produced by Deb Schubert

Cast: Laurie Brinkman as Norma Desmond, Michael Shawn Starks as Joe Gillis, Wayne Wright as Max Von Mayerling, Bree Hunter Sprankle as Betty Schaefer, Jeremy Cheek as Cecil B. De Mille, Jared Adamson as Artie Green & Bill Geraghty as Sheldrake
Ensemble: Dough Bruening, MaryPat Carletti, Patrick Carnes, Brandon Fox, Luke Freeman, Charlie Greer, Autumn Grilliot, Allison Hinkel, Kim Long, Lindsey Morgan, Alyssa Newman, Joey Schnell, Jillian Schwab, Catherine Fields Shultz, John Sloan, Karen Sowards, E. Shane Talbott, Samantha Toberman & Robert Workley

SUNSET BOULEVARD weaves a magnificent tale of faded glory and unfulfilled ambition. Silent movie star Norma Desmond longs for a return to the big screen, having been discarded by tinsel town with the advent of ‘talkies.’ Her glamor has faded in all but her mind.  When she meets struggling screen-writer Joe Gillis in dramatic circumstances, their subsequent passionate and volatile relationship leads to an unforeseen and tragic conclusion.

  • Fri-Sat, May 10-11 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 12 at 2:30pm
  • Wed-Thu, May 16-17 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 18-19 at 8pm

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April 11, 2013 · 3:50 pm

SUNSET BOULEVARD | May 10-18 | Aronoff Center – Jarson-Kaplan Theater

Laurie Brinkman as Norma Desmond & Wayne Wright as Max Von Mayerling.

Laurie Brinkman as Norma Desmond & Wayne Wright as Max Von Mayerling.

CINCINNATI, OH – “And now, Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for my close-up.”

Cincinnati Music Theatre (CMT), now celebrating its 50th Anniversary Season, proudly presents SUNSET BOULEVARD, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, and book and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton. Join us May 10-18, 2013 at the Aronoff Center’s Jarson-Kaplan Theater as we enter the infamous house on Sunset, and meet the “greatest star of all,” Norma Desmond. Her career, fans, and glamour have faded in all but her mind. However, when struggling screenwriter Joes Gillis enters the scene, Norma’s hope for a return to the silver screen are revitalized. He agrees to edit her screenplay, but ends up becoming her kept man. Their subsequent passionate and volatile relationship leads to an unforeseen and tragic conclusion.

The cast includes some of the city’s finest talent, including: Laurie Brinkman (Norma Desmond), Michael Shawn Starks (Joe Gillis), Wayne Wright (Max Von Mayerling), Bree Hunter Sprankle (Betty Schaefer), Jeremy Cheek (Cecil B. MeMille), Jared Adamson (Artie Green), Bill Geraghty (Sheldrake), with Doug Bruening, Marypat Carletti, Patrick Carnes, Brandon Fox, Andrew Herbert, Charlie Greer, Autumn Grilliot, Allison Hinkle, Kim Long, Kaitlyn Lory, Lindsey Morgan, Joey Schnell, Jillian Schwab, Catherine Fields Shultz, John Sloan, Karen Sowards, E. Shane Talbott, Samantha Toberman, and Robert Workley.

Tickets are on sale now at www.cincinnatiarts.org, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], or the Aronoff Center Ticket Center.

SUNSET BOULEVARD features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with book and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton. CMT’s production is produced by Deb Schubert and directed by Skip Fenker, with music direction by Kendra Struthers and choreography by Brian Anderson.

For more information about Cincinnati Music Theatre, visit www.cincinnatimusictheatre.org or join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cincinnatimusictheatre. You can also hear rehearsal clips on YouTube by searching CinMusicTheatre.

SUNSET BOULEVARD Performance Schedule

  • Friday, May 10, 2013 at 8:00pm
  • Saturday, May 11, 2013 8:00pm
  • Sunday, May 12, 2013 2:30pm matinee
  • Wednesday, May 15, 2013 7:30pm
  • Thursday, May 16, 2013 7:30pm
  • Friday, May 17, 2013 8:00pm
  • Saturday, May 18, 2013 8:00pm closing night

CALENDAR INFO

WHAT: SUNSET BOULEVARD (by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Don Black and Christopher Hampton)

WHEN: May 10-18, 2013 (see below for full performance schedule)

WHERE: Aronoff Center – Jarson-Kaplan Theater

PRICES: $22.00 adults, $20.00 students/senior/military, $20.00 groups of 15 or more

INFO: Sunset Boulevard tells the story of silent movie star Norma Desmond, and her longing for a return to the silver screen. With the advent of talking pictures, she was discarded by Tinsel Town. Her glamour has faded in all but her mind. When she meets struggling Hollywood screenwriter Joe Gillis in dramatic circumstances, their subsequent passionate and volatile relationship leads to an unforeseen and tragic conclusion.

TICKET INFORMATION – on sale now

  • www.cincinnatiarts.org
  • (513) 621 – ARTS [2787]
  • Aronoff Center Ticket Office
  • Group Sales (15 or more): (513) 977-4157

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February 3, 2013 · 4:10 pm

CMT Announces 2013-14 Season

CMT “He who would learn to fly must first learn to stand…walk…run…and dance.” -Friedrich Nietzsche

Cincinnati Music Theatre (CMT) is proud to announce their high stepping, high flying 2013-14 season.

The season will take off on the right foot in November 2013 as CMT presents the Pulitzer Prize winning musical A CHORUS LINE. Set in an empty theatre, on a bare stage, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. For 17 dancers, this audition is the chance of a lifetime. It’s what they’ve worked for – with every drop of sweat, every hour of training, every day of their lives. It’s the one opportunity to do what they’ve always dreamed — to have the chance to dance in a Broadway show. Brian Anderson, who contributed award winning choreography to CMT’s 42nd STREET and HAIRSPRAY, will direct and choreograph this stunning musical-verite, a brilliantly complex fusion of dance, song and compelling human drama. This musical for anyone who’s ever had a dream and put it all on the line features a book by James Kirkwood and Nicolas Dante with music by Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by Edward Kleban.

Come spring 2014, audiences will be transported to that place “where dreams are born and time is never planned” when CMT presents the high flying classic PETER PAN. Skip Fenker, who has directed CMT’s productions of CHICAGO, DROWSY CHAPERONE and HAIRSPRAY among others, will direct this tale of the boy who wouldn’t grow up. This timeless, enchanting musical is filled with fantasy, adventure, Lost Boys, Indians and Pirates. Celebrating its 60th Anniversary of its Broadway debut, PETER PAN is based on the play by James M. Barrie and features music by Moose Charlap and lyrics by Carolyn Leigh with additional music by Jule Styne and additional lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. This favorite of children of all ages will make you believe again as it flies into your heart, full of faith, trust, and fairy dust!

Don’t miss this season!!

All performances are at the Jarson-Kaplan Theatre of the Aronoff Center.

Subscription sales begin August 1, 2013 at the CAA Box Office, 650 Walnut St. Cincinnati, 45202, or online at www.cincinnatiarts.org or www.cincinnatimusictheatre.org.

Follow CMT on www.Facebook.com/cincinnatimusictheatre.

Tickets are currently available for SUNSET BOULEVARD, a community theatre regional premier which culminates Cincinnati Music Theatre’s 50th anniversary season! Contact www.cincinnatiarts.org or www.cincinnatimusictheatre.org for information on purchasing tickets.

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December 7, 2012 · 11:24 am

CMT Announces Cast of SUNSET BOULEVARD

CMTCincinnati Music Theatre is proud to announce the cast of its production of SUNSET BOULEVARD.

LAURIE BRINKMAN…………………………………………Norma Desmond

MICHAEL SHAWN STARKS……………………………….Joe Gillis

WAYNE WRIGHT……………………………………………..Max Von Mayerling

BREE HUNTER SPRANKLE…………………………………Betty Schaefer

JEREMY CHEEK……………………………………………….Cecil B. De Mille

JARED ADAMSON…………………………………………..Artie Green

BILL GERAGHTY………………………………………………Sheldrake

and

DOUG BRUENING, MARYPAT CARLETTI, PATRICK CARNES, LUKE FREEMAN, CHARLIE GREER, AUTUMN GRILLIOT, ALLISON HINKEL, KIM LONG, LINDSEY MORGAN, ALYSSA NEWMAN, KEVIN RUTKOWSKI, JOEY SCHNELL, JILLIAN SCHWAB, CATHERINE FIELDS SHULTZ, JOHN SLOAN, KAREN SOWARDS, E. SHANE TALBOTT, SAMANTHA TOBERMAN, ROBERT WORKLEY

Based on the film by Billy Wilder, SUNSET BOULEVARD features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and book and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton. It is being produced by Deb Schubert and directed by Skip Fenker, with musical direction by Kendra Struthers and choreography by Brian Anderson.

SUNSET BOULEVARD opens at the Jarson-Kaplan Theater, Aronoff Center on May 10, 2013 and runs through May 18, 2013. Tickets are available at www.cincinnatiarts.org.

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November 8, 2012 · 3:52 pm

CMT Announces SUNSET BOULEVARD Auditions

CINCINNATI, OH – Cincinnati Music Theatre (CMT) will be holding open auditions for all roles in their Spring Production of SUNSET BOULEVARD on Sunday and Monday, December 2 and 3, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Auditions will be held at the Clifton United Methodist Church, 3416 Clifton Avenue, just north of the intersection of Clifton and Ludlow. The production calls for a cast of 30 male and female performers of varying ages.

A cast breakdown and complete synopsis are available at www.cincinnatimusictheatre.org.

Auditions are by appointment and may be made by contacting Kevin Burton at (513) 702-4002 or Kevin_burton@me.com. Walk-ins will be seen in the first available slot.

Those auditioning are asked to provide a current resume and headshot and to prepare 32 bars of a song that best shows your vocal range. Accompaniment will be provided. (Please, no cd’s, tapes or accapella numbers.). Please provide sheet music in the proper key, with cuts marked.

A basic dance audition will be a part of the audition. Please wear shoes and clothing appropriate for a dance audition.

Based on the classic Billy Wilder film, SUNSET BOULEVARD weaves a cynical yet romantic tale of faded glory and unfulfilled ambition, all set to a haunting score by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Having been discarded by Tinseltown with the advent of the “talkies,” silent film star Norma Desmond is living in the past in her decaying mansion on the fabled Los Angeles street.Though her glamour and her fame have faded in all but her mind, she still longs for a return to the silver screen. When struggling, young screenwriter Joe Gillis accidentally crosses her path, she sees in him an opportunity to make her comeback. Their subsequent passionate and volatile relationship leads to an unforeseen and tragic conclusion.

This production is being produced by Deb Schubert and directed by Skip Fenker, with musical direction by Kendra Struthers and choreography by Brian Anderson.

Rehearsals for this production will begin in late February, 2014 with performances beginning May 10 and running through May 18, 2013 at the Jarson-Kaplan Theater, Aronoff Center

For more information about Cincinnati Music Theater, visit www.cincinnatimusictheatre.org or follow us on Twitter @cinmusictheatre.

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