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FLYIN’ WEST: A Powerful Tale of Courage and Resilience Comes to Live on Stage at Falcon Theatre

PRODUCTION RUNS MAY 12th THROUGH 27th 

FT_Flyin West(Newport, KY) — Falcon Theatre is proud to announce its final production of the 2022-2023 season, Flyin’ West. Written by Pearl Cleage and directed Piper N. Davis, this breathtaking play tells the story of four African American women who journey to the western frontier in search of freedom and independence in the late 19th century.

Set against the backdrop of a harsh and unforgiving landscape, Flyin’ West explores the struggles and triumphs of a group of brave and determined women who refuse to let anyone stand in their way. From the challenges of homesteading to the difficulties of confronting racial prejudice, the characters in Flyin’ West demonstrate a fierce resilience that is both inspiring and moving.

Flyin’ West is a deeply relevant story about love, family, and freedom and has been praised by audiences and critics alike for its compelling storytelling, rich characters, and thought-provoking themes. Producing Artistic Director Ted J. Weil says, “Flyin’ West is a story that needs to be toldnow more than ever, and I am thrilled we will be presenting it with this talented team of artists.”

The cast includes Cincinnati favorite Burgess Byrd* as well as Alfred Gover, Bryana Bentley, Shantel Routt, Kenny Rayborn and Jazz McMullen.

Performances are May 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27, 2023 at 8:00 PM EST. Ticket prices are $28 for adults and $15 for students with valid id. Visit falcontheater.net for details and to reserve your seats.

*The Actor appears through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States 

Health and Safety Information
In keeping with our policy of putting safety first and responding to national and local health and safety guidelines, Falcon will no longer require vaccination or negative COVID-19 tests of our patrons. Masks are welcome and strongly recommended, but not required. Please read through all our health and safety guidelines here for full details, which will be updated with all the latest changes so check back before coming to the theater to ensure you understand the current safety guidelines.

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EVERY BRILLIANT THING Runs March 17-April 1

FT_Every Brilliant ThingEVERY BRILLIANT THING
Falcon Theatre
March 17-April 1
[Newport]

Directed by Tracy M. Schoster

Cast: Eileen Earnest

You’re six years old. Mom’s in the hospital. Dad says she’s “done something stupid.” She finds it hard to be happy. So you start to make a list of everything that’s brilliant about the world. Everything that’s worth living for. 1. Ice cream. 2. Kung Fu movies. 3. Burning things. 4. Laughing so hard you shoot milk out your nose. 5. Construction cranes. 6. Me. You leave it on her pillow. You know she’s read it because she’s corrected your spelling. Soon, the list will take on a life of its own. A play about depression and the lengths we will go to for those we love.

  • Fri-Sat, March 17-18 at 8pm
  • Thu-Sat, March 23-25 at 8pm
  • Thu-Sat, March 30-April 1

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EVERY BRILLIANT THING Takes the Stage at Falcon Theatre

FT_Every Brilliant ThingMENTAL HEALTH AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE
EVERY BRILLIANT THING by DUNCAN MACMILLAN with JONNY DONAHOE
TAKES THE STAGE AT FALCON THEATRE

“[A] heart-wrenching, hilarious play…One of the funniest plays you’ll ever see about depression—and possibly one of the funniest plays you’ll ever see, full stop…There is something tough being confronted here—the guilt of not being able to make those we love happy—and it is explored with unflinching honesty.” —The Guardian (UK)

PRODUCTION RUNS MARCH 17 THROUGH APRIL 1, 2023

(Newport, KY) — Falcon Theatre continues their successful 2022-23 season with the phenomenal, Every Brilliant Thing.

Every Brilliant Thing deftly balances humor, sincerity and sensitivity to create a unique night of theater.  This is a story told by one actor about a list she started when she was seven years old. The list of “every brilliant thing” in the world begins as a reaction to her mother’s mental health and grows throughout the production into a throughline for her life and her own struggles with mental health. The end result is beautifully captivating, eye-wateringly funny and completely unforgettable.

This joyfully touching production is directed by Tracy M. Schoster and features Eileen Earnest as the solo performer.

Performances are March 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 31 & April 1, 2023. All performances at 8:00 PM. Ticket prices are $28 for adults and $15 for students with valid ID. Visit falcontheater.net for details and to reserve your seats.

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THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT Takes the Stage at Falcon Theatre

FT_Lifespan of a Fact logoTHE BATTLE OF FACTS VERSUS TRUTH

THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT BY JEREMY KARAKEN, DAVID MURRRELL & GORDON FARRELL TAKES THE STAGE AT FALCON THEATRE

“…buoyantly literate…wholly resonant questions [are] wrestled with in this briskly entertaining play…you’ll find yourself happy to have your preconceptions disturbed and assumptions unsettled.” —Washington Post

PRODUCTION RUNS JANUARY 27 THROUGH FEBRUARY 11, 2023

(Newport, KY) — Falcon Theatre begins 2023 with the 2018 Broadway hit, The Lifespan of a Fact.

The Lifespan of a Fact soberly examines the question, “Are truth and fact necessarily the same thing?” When magazine intern Jim Fingal is assigned to fact-check a piece by renowned writer John D’Agata, battle lines are quickly drawn. Fingal’s eye for factual detail contrasts starkly with the more seasoned author’s goal of telling the most compelling story…a story not perfectly aligned with the facts of the incident on which it is based.

The 2018 Broadway opening of The Lifespan of a Fact featured Daniel Radcliff, Bobby Cannavale and Cherry Jones.

This resonant, timely, and challenging production is directed by Ed Cohen and features a cast that includes Susan Jung, Christopher Wells and Jay Woffington.

Performances are January 27, 28, and February 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 & 11, 2023. All performances at 8:00 PM. Ticket prices are $28 for adults and $15 for students with valid ID. Visit falcontheater.net for details and to reserve your seats.

Health and Safety Information
In keeping with our policy of putting safety first and also responding to national and local health and safety guidelines, Falcon will no longer require vaccination or negative COVID-19 tests of our patrons. Masks are welcome and strongly recommended, but not required. Please read through all our health and safety guidelines here for full details, which will be updated with all the latest changes so check back before coming to the theater to ensure you understand the current safety guidelines.

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THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT Runs Jan. 27-Feb. 11

FT_Lifespan of a Fact logoTHE LIFESPAN OF A FACT
Falcon Theatre
Jan. 27-Feb. 11
Newport

Directed by Ed Cohen

Cast: Jay Woffington as John DAgata, Susan Jung as Emily Penrose & Christopher Wells as Jim Fingal

Jim Fingal is a fresh-out-of-Harvard fact checker for a prominent but sinking New York magazine. John D’Agata is a talented writer with a transcendent essay about the suicide of a teenage boy—an essay that could save the magazine from collapse. When Jim is assigned to fact check D’Agata’s essay, the two come head to head in a comedic yet gripping battle over facts versus truth.

  • Fri-Sat, Jan. 27-28 at 8pm
  • Thu-Sat, Feb. 2-4 at 8pm
  • Thu-Sat, Feb. 9-11 at 8pm

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