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CMT Announces Cast of COMPANY

Cincinnati Music Theatre proudly announces the cast for it’s fall production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s musical comedy COMPANY. The show will be performed from November 9th – 17th, 2012 in the Jarson/Kaplan Theater in the Aronoff Center For The Arts.

Season tickets are scheduled to go on sale August 1, 2012. Single tickets are scheduled to go on sale September 4, 2012. These dates are subject to change.

  • Robert – Michael Shawn Starks
  • Sarah – Sarah Mizelle
  • Harry – Brandon Bentley
  • Susan – Bree Hunter Sprankle
  • Peter – Jered Ryan
  • Jenny – Julia Abanto-Bethune
  • David – Brian Anderson
  • Amy – Jen McGuire
  • Paul – Darin Art
  • Joanne – Deana Tully
  • Larry – Chuck Ingram
  • April- Katie Daniel
  • Kathy – Kati Bakes
  • Marta – Dylan McCrate

For more information visit http://www.cincinnatimusictheatre.org/.

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CMT 2012 Orchid Awards

Cincinnati Music Theatre 2012 Orchid Awards

HAIRSPRAY

  • Excellence in CHOREOGRAPHY
    Brian Anderson
  • Excellence in COSTUMES
    Elaine K. Michael
  • Excellence in ENSEMBLE
    Skip Fenker & cast
  • Excellence in MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE
    Mollie Fingerman as Tracy
  • Excellence in MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE
    Bill Geraghty as Edna Turnblad
  • Excellence in MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE
    Jeff Richardson as Wilbur Turnblad
  • Excellence in MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE
    Katie Daniel as Penny
  • Excellence in PRODUCING
    Kathy Beiting
  • Excellence in STAGE MANAGEMENT/SCENE CHANGE
    Jill Rothmeeler

TITANIC

  • Excellence in CHORUS
    Kathy Kramer & cast
  • Excellence in COSTUMES
    Diane Carr
  • Excellence in DIRECTION
    Mark Femia
  • Excellence in ENSEMBLE
    Mark Femia and cast
  • Excellence in MUSICAL DIRECTION
    Charles Wilhelm
  • Excellence in MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE
    Shawn Toadvine as Thomas Andrews
  • Excellence in MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE
    Tony Bergman as Frederick Barrett
  • Excellence in MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE
    Rick Kramer as Captain E.J. Smith
  • Excellence in ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANCE
    Charles Wilhelm & orchestra
  • Excellence in SET DESIGN
    Rick Kramer
  • Excellence in SPECIAL EFFECTS
    Joey Witterstaetter & Rick Kramer
  • Excellence in VOCAL DIRECTION
    Kathy Kramer

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CMT Seeks Choreographer for SUNSET BOULEVARD

Cincinnati Music Theatre is seeking a choreographer for its Spring 2013 production of Sunset Boulevard.

The choreographer will be working in conjunction with the director to create chorography and musical staging for various sequences and will be responsible teaching, rehearsing and polishing these sequences. Rehearsals will begin in late February, 2013. Performances are May 10 through May 18, 2013 at the Jarson-Kaplan Theater at the Aronoff Center.

For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact producer Deb Schubert at 513-315-6695 or at dks45230@gmail.com.

Cincinnati Music Theatre is proud to present the first Cincinnati community theatre production of Sunset Boulevard. Based the Billy Wilder film, it 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, who previously directed CMT’s local premieres of Curtains, The Drowsy Chaperone and Hairspray. Kendra Struthers, who has conducted CMT’s productions of Gypsy, Curtains and Hairspray, will serve as musical director.

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TITANIC: THE MUSICAL | May 11-19, 2012 | Aronoff Center – Jarson-Kaplan Theater

CINCINNATI, OH – “Sail on, sail on! Great ship Titanic!”

Cincinnati Music Theatre (CMT) proudly presents a musical tribute to the dreams and aspirations of those who sailed aboard the greatest achievement of “The Remarkable Age,” the RMS Titanic. Join us May 11 – 19, 2012 at the Aronoff Center’s Jarson-Kaplan Theater as we honor the memories of those lost on the maiden voyage 100 years ago, with our production of TITANIC: THE MUSICAL.

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

The Titanic is brought to life by: Shawn Toadvine (Thomas Andrews), Tom Highley (J. Bruce Ismay), Rick Kramer (Capt. E.J. Smith), Patrick D. Carnes (First Officer Murdoch), Chris Weidner (Second Officer Lightoller), Andrew Bacigalupo (Third Officer Pitman), Robert Warfel (Fourth Officer Boxhall), Jeremy Cheek (Quartermaster Hitchens), Ron Burrage (Harold Bride), Tony Bergman (Frederick Barrett), Charlie Greer (Frederick Fleet), Scott Nesbitt (Henry Etches), Stephen McIntosh (Wallace Hartley), Nicole Sandford (Stewardess Pritchard), Aubrey Wilson (Stewardess Slocombe), Jon C. Ramsey (Andrew Latimer) and Zach Mossburger (Bellboy).

Robert Weidle (Isidor Straus), Marcie Brooks (Ida Straus), Chris Weidner (John Jacob Astor), Nina D’Eramo (Madeline Astor), Rob Workley (Benjamin Guggenheim), Allison Hinkel (Mme. Aubert), Adam Marz (John B. Thayer), Sarah Mizelle (Marion Thayer), Will Warfel (Jack Thayer), Bob Honkomp (George Widener), Virginia Smith (Eleanor Widener), Julia Abanto-Bethune (Charlotte Cardoza), Julie Pergram (Edith Evans).

Pamela K. Day (Alice Beane), David Radtke (Edgar Beane), Chuck Knippen (Charles Clarke), Katie Daniel (Caroline Neville), Ethan Chamberlain (Frank Carlson).

Brian Berendts (Jim Farrell), Jen Drake (Kate McGowan), Sarah Gibson (Kate Mullins), Laura Wacksman (Kate Murphey).

TITANIC: THE MUSICAL features story and book by Peter Stone, with music and lyrics by Maury Yeston.

CMT’s production is being produced by Sandy Cantor and Kathy Beiting, and directed by Mark Femia, with vocal direction by Kathy Kramer, music direction by Charlie Wilhelm and choreography by Dee Anne Bryll.

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

TITANIC: THE MUSICAL Performance Schedule
Friday, May 11 – 8:00pm
Saturday, May 12 – 8:00pm
Sunday, May 13 – 2:30pm
Wednesday, May 16 – 7:30pm
Thursday, May 17 – 7:30pm
Friday, May 18 – 8:00pm
Saturday, May 19 – 8:00pm

Calendar Information
WHAT: Titanic: The Musical
WHEN: May 11 – 19, 2012 (see below for full performance schedule)
WHERE: Aronoff Center – Jarson-Kaplan Theater
PRICES: $22.00 adults, $20.00 student/senior/military, $20.00 groups of 15 or more
INFO: In the Spring of 1912, the world’s largest moving object, RMS Titanic, set sail from England for New York City with 2,223 people onboard. Join us as we commemorate the 100th anniversary of this ill-fated voyage, by introducing you to the real-life individuals who played an integral part in this historic and tragic event – the officers, crew and passengers from all classes. Share the hopes and dreams of all who traveled on that maiden voyage, while gaining an intimate insight into human vulnerability in the face of disaster.

TICKET INFORMATION – on sale now

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TITANIC runs May 11-19

TITANIC THE MUSICAL
Presented by Cincinnati Music Theatre
May 11-19
Downtown 

Reviews: CityBeat |

TITANIC is based on the true story of the great ship’s maiden voyage from departure in Southampton, England to the sinking in the Atlantic by an iceberg. The show touches on issues such as class, immigration and mankind’s vulnerability in the face of nature. The story follows passengers and crew members who actually existed and were aboard the Titanic back in 1912. -StageAgent.com

Directed by Mark Femia
Music direction by Charles Wilheim
Vocal direction by Kathy Kramer
Choreographed by Dee Anne Bryll
Produced by Sandy Cantor & Kathy Beiting

Cast: Shawn Toadvine, Tom Highley, Rick Kramer, Patrick Carnes, Chris Weidner, Andrew Bacigalupo, Robert Warfel, Jeremy Cheek, Ron Burrage, Tony Bergman, Charlie Greer, Stephen McIntosh, H. Scott Nesbitt, Zachary Mossburger, Robert Weidle, Marcie Brooks, Chris Weidner, MNina D’Eramo, Robert Workley, Allison Hinkel, Adam Marz, Sarah Mizelle, Will Warfel, Bob Honkomp, Virginia Smith, Bree Sprankle, Julie Pergrem, Pam Day, David Radtke, Brandon Fox, Katie Daniel, Brian Berendts, Jennifer Drake, Sarah Gibson, Laura Wacksman, Jon Ramsey, Aubrey Wilson, Julia Abonto-Bethune & Nicole Sandford

  • Fri-Sat, May 11-12 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 13 at 2:30pm
  • Wed-Thu, May 16-17 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 18-19 at 8pm

Official page | Online ticketing | FaceBook event |

Local media coverage: Enquirer article |

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