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MATILDA the Musical Runs Nov. 8-16

MATILDA the Musical
Cincinnati Music Theatre
Nov. 8-16
Aronoff Center Jarson-Kaplan Theatre [Downtown]

Director & choreographed by Amanda Emmons Shumate
Vocal Direction by Kristi Hiner
Music Direction by Alan Masters
Choreographed by Kate Coyne-Chailland
Produced by Kathy Beiting

Cast: Stella D’Ascenze as Matilda, April Pursley as Miss Honey, Wayne Wright as Agatha Trunchbull, Owen Iles as Michael Wormwood/Big Kid, Aubrey Wilson as Mrs. Phelps/Mom 1, Madelaine Wilkerson as Doctor/Mom 4/Ensemble, Amanda Marasch as Mrs. Wormwood, Jamie Sivrais as Mr. Wormwood, Garrett Shock as Dad 1/Henchman 3/Ensemble, Elizabeth Zerhusen Pille as Mom 2/Nurse/Cook/Ensemble, Andy Price as Dad 2/Henchmen 2/Ensemble, Erica Wethington as Mom 3a/Acrobat’s Sister/Ensemble, Sarah Gidley as Mom 3b/Judge/Ensemble, Logan Chaput as Rudolpho/Dad 4/Henchman 1/Ensemble, Josh Stothfang as Escapologist, John Sloan as Children’s Entertainer/Sergei/Ensemble, Ruthie Dewald as Lavender, Jackson Moorman as Bruce, Amira Lavender as Amanda, Dez Flynn Hutchens as Nigel, Levi Baum as Eric, Jackson Banish as Tommy, Lily June as Alice, Harper Muehlenkamp as Hortensia & Ali-Weibel-Shepard as Acrobat
Kids Ensemble: Ashlynn Hezlep, Maddy Price, Cory Gabbard, Kertu Bell, Grace Cole, Grace Manning & Maggie Zink

Follow Matilda Wormwood, a girl with telekinetic powers and a love for books, on a journey that will capture your heart and imagination. Get ready for a triumphant and bold musical adventure you won’t want to miss!

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 8-9 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 10 at 2pm
  • Wed-Fri, Nov. 13-15 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Nov. 16 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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OVERTHRONE: An Original Rock Revue Runs Sept. 6-14

OVERTHRONE: An Original Rock Revue
Cincinnati Music Theatre
Sept. 6-14
Aronoff Center Fifth Third Theater [Downtown]

Directed & Conceived by McLean Strickland-Parr
Produced by Brett Parr
Vocal Directed by Maria Moorman

Cast: Mike Fielder, Kait White-Ross, Molly Bowen, Aimee Ward, Julia Bowen, Joey Domhoff, Ian Meeker & Alex Shaw

This original rock revue will take audiences through a story in a medieval setting that they think they may already know. A Princess has come of age and the kingdom has gathered to celebrate the bright occasion. Like everything in life, unexpected twists can come at any time, and we quickly find ourselves in the heat of a battle for power over the kingdom and more importantly the happenings within the Royal family’s own dwelling. Epic rock songs propel this story through highs and lows, bringing emotion and new meaning to classic music and lyrics from the past and present in this nonstop, high-energy production. Bring on the Reign!

  • Fri, Sept. 6 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 7 at 3pm & 7:30pm
  • Fri, Sept. 13 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 14 at 3pm & 7:30pm

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Cast Announced for MATILDA the Musical at Cincinnati Music Theatre

CMT_logoCincinnati Music Theatre is thrilled to announce the cast of Roald Dahl’s MATILDA the Musical at the first production of their 61st Mainstage Season at the Aronoff Center’s Jarson-Kaplan Theater.

Follow Matilda Wormwood, a girl with telekinetic powers and a love for books, on a journey that will capture your heart and imagination. Get ready for a triumphant and bold musical adventure you won’t want to miss!

Production Team:
Director & Choreographer: Amanda Emmons Shumate
Producer: Kathy Beiting
Choreographer: Kate Coyne-Chailland
Vocal Director: Kristi Hiner
Music Director: Alan Masters
Production Stage Manager: Savanah Kennedy

Performance dates are Nov. 8-16.

Tickets are on sale now and going fast! Visit cincinnatimusictheatre.org for more information and to secure your seats. Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!

Cast: Stella D’Ascenze as Matilda, April Pursley as Miss Honey, Wayne Wright as Agatha Trunchbull, Owen Iles as Michael Wormwood/Big Kid, Aubrey Wilson as Mrs. Phelps/Mom 1, Madelaine Wilkerson as Doctor/Mom 4/Ensemble, Amanda Marasch as Mrs. Wormwood, Jamie Sivrais as Mr. Wormwood, Garrett Shock as Dad 1/Henchman 3/Ensemble, Elizabeth Zerhusen Pille as Mom 2/Nurse/Cook/Ensemble, Andy Price as Dad 2/Henchmen 2/Ensemble, Erica Wethington as Mom 3a/Acrobat’s Sister/Ensemble, Sarah Gidley as Mom 3b/Judge/Ensemble, Logan Chaput as Rudolpho/Dad 4/Henchman 1/Ensemble, Josh Stothfang as Escapologist, John Sloan as Children’s Entertainer/Sergei/Ensemble, Ruthie Dewald as Lavender, Jackson Moorman as Bruce, Amira Lavender as Amanda, Dez Flynn Hutchens as Nigel, Levi Baum as Eric, Jackson Banish as Tommy, Lily June as Alice, Harper Muehlenkamp as Hortensia & Ali-Weibel-Shepard as Acrobat
Kids Ensemble: Ashlynn Hezlep, Maddy Price, Cory Gabbard, Kertu Bell, Grace Cole, Grace Manning & Maggie Zink

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Cast Announced for OVERTHRONE at Cincinnati Music Theatre

CMT_Studio Series logo2OVERTHRONE: An Original Rock Revue
Directed & Conceived by MCLEAN STRICKLAND-PARR
Produced by BRETT PARR
Vocal Directed by MARIA MOORMAN

CAST:

  • MIKE FIELDER
  • KAIT WHITE-ROSS
  • MOLLY BOWEN
  • AIMÉE WARD
  • JULIA BOWEN
  • JOEY DOMHOFF
  • IAN MEEKER
  • ALEX SHAW

This original rock revue will take audiences through a story in a medieval setting that they think they may already know. A Princess has come of age and the kingdom has gathered to celebrate the bright occasion. Like everything in life, unexpected twists can come at any time, and we quickly find ourselves in the heat of a battle for power over the kingdom and more importantly the happenings within the Royal family’s own dwelling. Epic rock songs propel this story through highs and lows, bringing emotion and new meaning to classic music and lyrics from the past and present in this nonstop, high-energy production. Bring on the Reign!

Performances run Sept. 6-14 at the Aronoff Center Fifth Third Bank Theater.

Tickets are available at www.cincinnatiarts.org/detail/overthrone.

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2023-2024 Orchid Awards for Cincinnati Music Theatre

CMT_logoTHE PROM

  • Excellence in Choreography – Mike Fielder & Kyle Fisher
  • Excellence in Costume Design – Elaine Michael
  • Excellence in Direction – Skip Fenker
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Caitlyn Thiel
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Jules Breslin
  • Excellence in Producing – Kathy Beiting, assisted by Sarah Mizelle Miller
  • Excellence in Set Décor – Jennifer Flinchpaugh
  • Excellence in Set Design – Eric Bardes
  • Excellence in Dance Execution – Jules Breslin
  • Excellence in Dance Execution – The Cast of ‘The Prom’
  • Excellence in Ensemble – The Cast of ‘The Prom’
  • Excellence in Lighting Design – Aubrey E. Wilson
  • Excellence in Lobby Display – Amanda Emmons-Shumate
  • Excellence in Musical Direction – Josh Toth
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Brett Gregory Parr
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Deb Schubert
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Jennah Blair
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Mike Fielder
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Roger Dumas Jr.
  • Excellence in Orchestral Performance – Josh Toth & Orchestra
  • Excellence in Overall Performance Quality – The Cast of ‘The Prom’
  • Excellence in Overall Technical Quality – The Crew of ‘The Prom’
  • Excellence in Photography – Mark D. Motz
  • Excellence in Program – Kendra Struthers
  • Excellence in Program Art – Amanda Emmons-Shumate
  • Excellence in Properties – Jennifer Flinchpaugh
  • Excellence in Sound Execution – Eric Bardes
  • Excellence in Stage Management – Julie Beelman & Christina Reinerman
  • Excellence in Vocal Direction – Lena Andrews

CHILDREN OF EDEN

  • Excellence in Lighting Design – Eric Bardes
  • Excellence in Lighting Execution – Aubrey E. Wilson
  • Excellence in Musical Direction – Charles Wilhelm
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Alex DeVore
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Allison Kalfas
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Bethany Brown
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Darin M. Art
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – James Lindeman
  • Excellence in Orchestral Performance – The Children of Eden Orchestra
  • Excellence in Producing – Karen Galliers Hendershot & Cody Hendershot
  • Excellence in Sound Design – Eric Bardes
  • Excellence in Choreography – Karen Galliers Hendershot
  • Excellence in Direction – Joey Schnell
  • Excellence in Ensemble – The Cast of ‘Children of Eden’
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Aleiya Douglas
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Elijah Medsker
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Josh Zak
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Robert Warfel
  • Excellence in Overall Technical Quality – The Crew of ‘Children of Eden’
  • Excellence in Program Art – Amanda Emmons-Shumate
  • Excellence in Set Design – Rick Kramer
  • Excellence in Stage Management – Julie Beelman & Mike Fielder
  • Excellence in Vocal Direction – Mark Femia

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