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June 26, 2024 · 5:15 pm

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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June 23, 2024 · 6:19 pm

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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May 29, 2024 · 5:19 pm

Cincinnati Music Theatre Celebrates 60 Years

CMT_On with the ShowCincinnati, Ohio – The City of Cincinnati will recognize Cincinnati Music Theatre’s 60th anniversary with a proclamation by Mayor Aftab Pureval declaring Friday, May 31, CMT Day in Cincinnati.

The recognition coincides with the opening-night performance of On With the Show, CMT’s season-ending Studio Series production in the Fifth Third Bank Theater at the Aronoff Center for the Arts (7th and Main Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202).

“We are proud to be Cincinnati’s downtown community theater and proud to be the first resident company at the Aronoff Center,” said Kathy Beiting, president of the CMT board and co-producer of On With the Show. “We’re grateful to Mayor Pureval and to the city for their ongoing support of the arts in general and CMT in particular.

“This is a wonderful honor, especially since our residency at the Aronoff Center has been just one year shy of half of CMT’s 60 years.”

The formal proclamation will be read in the Fifth Third Bank Theater immediately prior to curtain at 7:30 p.m.

On With the Show distills 60 years of CMT history into a 90-mimute burst of nostalgia, taking audiences on a musical journey from CMT’s first show (The Most Happy Fella) to its most recent mainstage production (Children of Eden) and many points in between. It even offers a glimpse of the future with a musical medley highlighting the upcoming 2024-2025 mainstage season with music from Matilda and Sweet Charity.

Written and directed by CMT board historian Mark D. Motz, On With the Show features the talents of John Beiting, Marypat Carletti, Amelie de la Nuez, Kelly Even, Mike Fielder, Gregory Good Jr., Brett Parr (who also serves as co-producer) and Elizabeth Zerhusen Pille.

“Creating a new work from the ground up and telling the story of CMT with this cast is a singular privilege,” Motz said. “I’m excited for audiences to see these amazing performers and to celebrate this major milestone with us. That the city decided to bestow this honor on CMT makes it all the more special.”

In addition to its inaugural performance, On With the Show also plays at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 1, as well as 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 7, 3 p.m. Saturday, June 8 and closes with a 7:30 p.m. performance June 8.

Tickets to On With the Show are $26 and are available online, by phone at 513-621-ARTS or in person at the Aronoff box office.

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May 21, 2024 · 5:05 pm

Auditions 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

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!
This production staff is committed to bringing together a diverse group of people who are dedicated to bringing this story to life. We encourage performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, abilities, and body types, to submit an audition. We hope to unite a group of people looking to enhance the arts in our community. No roles have been precast.

AUDITIONS

  • Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 7:00PM to 10:00PM
  • Tuesday, June 11, 2024 from 7:00PM to 10:00PM

AUDITION LOCATION:
Clifton United Methodist Church: 3416 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, Ohio 45220

PERFORMANCE DATES: September 6-14, 2024

PERFORMANCE LOCATION: Aronoff Center for the Arts, Fifth Third Theater, Cincinnati, OH

Questions? Email Brett Parr, brettgparr@gmail.com.

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL AUDITION NOTICE AND DETAILS
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR YOUR AUDITION SLOT

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May 8, 2024 · 7:54 am

ON WITH THE SHOW Runs May 31-June 8

CMT_On with the ShowON WITH THE SHOW
Cincinnati Music Theatre
May 31-June 8
Aronoff Center Fifth Third Bank Theatre [Downtown]

Directed and Conceived by Mark D. Motz
Music Direction by Mark Femia
Co-Produced by Kathy Beiting and Brett Parr

Cast: John Beiting, MP Carletti, Amelie De La Nuez, Kelly M. Even, Mike Fielder, Gregory Good, Jr., Brett Parr & Elizabeth Zerhusen Pille, 

Cincinnati Music Theatre caps its 2023-2024 60th Anniversary season with an original musical revue celebrating the troupe’s first six decades in song. Our spring Studio Series offering On With The Show! distills CMT history – from its inaugural production of The Most Happy Fella in 1963 through the 2024 mainstage production of Children of Eden – into a 90-minute blast of nostalgia. Music is our middle name, so you can bet you’ll hear some of the most-beloved tunes from the CMT songbook, as well as a few under-the-radar favorites.

  • Fri, May 31 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, June 1 at 3pm & 7:30pm
  • Fri, June 7 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, June 8 at 3pm & 7:30pm

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