Tag Archives: Dayton Playhouse

George A. Romero’s NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD Live
Presented by Dayton Playhouse
Oct. 31-Nov. 9
Dayton

Directed by Geoff Burkman

Cast:Marcus Simmons II as Ben, Jill Lynott as Barbara, Jared Mola as Johnny/Vince/Tom, Adam Clevenger as Chief McClelland , Noah Shane as Harry & Christina Lewis as Helen/Jody
The Enzomble: William Boatright, Jr., Alex Chilton, Matthew Clifton, Tamar Fishbein, Maxamillian Santucci, Eric Specht & Lauren Stubbs

The Dayton Playhouse production will be the National premier of this hilarious re-imagining of George A. Romero’s legendary classic movie. The play, set in 1968, is a theatrical tribute to all of the elements that made the cinematic masterpiece so endearing. The play celebrates the history and influence of the movie.

• Fri-Sat, Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at 8pm
• Sun, Nov. 2 at 2pm
• Fri-Sat, Nov. 7-8 at 8pm
• Sun, Nov. 9 at 2pm

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LES MISERABLES
Presented by Dayton Playhouse
Oct. 24-26
Dayton

Directed by Brian Sharp
Music direction by Ron Kindell
Vocal direction by Erik Strope

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Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Ex-convict Jean Valjean is hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care for factory worker Fantine’s young daughter, Cosette, their lives change forever. Featuring the songs “I Dreamed A Dream”, “Bring Him Home”, “One Day More” and “On My Own.”

• Fri-Sat, Oct. 24-25 at 8pm
• Sun, Oct. 26 at 2pm

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HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
Presented by Dayton Playhouse
Sept. 5-21
Dayton

Directed by Jeff Sams
Music directed by Nancy Perrin
Choreographed by Annette Looper

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The story concerns young, ambitious J. Pierrepont Finch, who, with the help of the book How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, rises from window washer to chairman of the board of the World Wide Wicket Company. “It stings mischievously and laughs uproariously.. It belongs to the blue chips among modern musicals.” New York Times

• Fri-Sat, Sept. 5-6 at 8pm
• Sun, Sept. 7 at 2pm
• Fri-Sat, Sept. 12-13 at 8pm
• Sun, Sept. 14 at 2pm
• Fri-Sat, Sept. 19-20 at 8pm
• Sun, Sept. 21 at 2pm

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OKLAHOMA!
Presented by Dayton Playhouse
May 2-18
Dayton

Directed by Brian Sharp

This nostalgic musical tells the story of cowboy Curly McLain and his romance with farm girl Laurey Williams and a secondary romance between cowboy Will Parker and his flirtatious fiancée, Ado Annie. Memorable songs include: Kansas City, I Can’t Say No and People Will Say We’re in Love. Oklahoma’s latest revival in 2002 received seven Tony Awards. This time-honored musical was Rodgers & Hammerstein’s first collaboration.

• Fri-Sat, May 2-3 at 8pm
• Sun, May 4 at 2pm
• Fri-Sat, May 9-10 at 8pm
• Sun, May 11 at 2pm
• Fri-Sat, May 16-17 at 8pm
• Sun, May 18 at 2pm

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THE WHALES OF AUGUST
Presented by Dayton Playhouse
March 14-23
Dayton

Directed by John Riley

Cast: Dave Gaylor, Chuck Larkowski, Dodie Lockwood, Marcia Nowik & Gayle Smith

Our journey takes us to the shores of Maine in August, 1954 where we get to know two elderly, widowed sisters near the end of their lives. As they spend their summer, once again in this seaside house, the surroundings cause them to recall their relationship as young women. They reflect on the passage of time, and the bitterness, jealousies and misunderstandings that slowly festered over the years and kept them from establishing a true closeness in their relationship.

• Fri-Sat, March 14-15 at 8pm
• Sun, March 16 at 2pm
• Fri-Sat, March 21-22 at 8pm
• Sun, March 23 at 2pm

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