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January 28, 2025 · 5:49 pm

JERSEY BOYS Runs Feb. 13-March 23

JERSEY BOYS 
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
Feb. 13-March 23
[Springboro]

With phenomenal music and great storytelling, Jersey Boys explores the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history. Winner of Best Musical at both the Tony Awards and Olivier Awards, Jersey Boys takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom.

  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 13-14 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 15 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 16 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 20-21 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 22 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 23 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 27-28 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, March 1 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, March 2 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 6-7 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, March 8 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, March 9 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 13-14 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, March 15 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, March 16 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 20-21 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, March 22 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, March 23 at 10:30am & 5:30pm

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December 13, 2024 · 10:37 am

The Passing of Robert Weidle

12/17 – Robert’s obituary with Visitation & Funeral Service information.

From the GoFundMe set up to help his family with funeral expenses…

Robert Weidle, Everyone’s Santa (1962-2024)

It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of one of our longtime family members, the wonderful Robert Weidle. Anyone who met him loved Robert. With his distinctive laugh and gentle demeanor, he had an inherent way of connecting with people instantly. Robert wore many hats at in local theatre: He was a gifted performer, director, producer, board member, and box office manager with Newport’s Footlighters Inc, and he shared his talents with countless other groups in the area, such as Cincinnati Music Theatre, Mariemont Players, The Drama Workshop, Brieabi Productions, and Beechmont Players—just to name a few. He was actively involved with ACT Cincinnati as an adjudicator and ACT representative, as well as OCTA as a board member, regional rep, and OCTAFest chairperson. He performed professionally at La Comedia in such iconic musicals as Cats and Sound of Music. And, of course, with his big infectious smile and jovial disposition, he was known to the entire Tri-State area as Cincinnati’s Santa Claus. In fact, he was THE Santa Claus for an entire generation of boys and girls, many of whom brought their own children to visit with him at the zoo. But his favorite roles were that of partner to David, father to Rob and Cassidy, and grandfather to Mia and Keito. His unexpected passing leaves a hole in our organization as big as his generous and kind heart. We will miss him terribly.

With Robert’s unexpected passing, there are many financial costs that his children will have to cover. We are using this Go Fund Me to help them defray the cost of his funeral and burial. Thank you for your support for a man who gave us so much joy over the years!

We will announce funeral service information as soon as it is available.

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December 12, 2024 · 6:19 pm

GHOST the Musical Runs Jan. 10-Feb. 9

GHOST the Musical
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
Jan. 10-Feb. 9
[Springboro]

Trapped between two worlds, Sam refuses to leave Molly when he learns she is in grave danger. Desperate to communicate with her, he turns to a storefront psychic, Oda Mae Brown, who helps him protect Molly and avenge his death. Ghost: The Musical is a poignant romance that builds comedy, suspense, and deeply felt emotion to a supernatural climax that audiences will never forget. Rated PG-13: Mature content and death.

  • Fri, Jan. 10 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Jan. 11 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Jan. 12 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Jan. 16-17 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Jan. 18 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Jan. 19 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Jan. 23-24 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Jan. 25 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Jan. 26 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Jan. 30-31 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 1 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 2 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 6-7 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 8 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 9 at 10:30am & 5:30pm

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November 21, 2024 · 2:53 pm

Auditions Announced for JERSEY BOYS at La Comedia Dinner Theatre

La Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, Ohio, is holding an open call audition for its upcoming production of JERSEY BOYS on Saturday, November 23, at 10:00 a.m. at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio.

  • TOMMY DEVITO: (Male, 30-40) Strong tenor/baritone voice, must be comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; ability to play guitar a strong plus; funny; a wise-guy; a natural-born leader with appealing bad-boy quality.
  • FRANKIE VALLI: (Male, 20-35) Must have a strong tenor with sweet and strong falsetto and be able to sing in the style of Frankie Valli; strong tenor to high A or Bb plus strong falsetto up to treble G; charismatic and charming; must be a very strong actor and have a gritty side as well as a polished veneer; must be very comfortable with four-part harmonies.
  • NICK MASSI: (Male, 30-40) Strong bass/baritone voice, must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; a quiet dreamer who longs for life after The Four Seasons; understated with a dead-pan quality.
  • BOB GAUDIO: (Male, 20-35) Strong tenor/baritone voice; must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; an intelligent, sensitive, and introspective musical prodigy.
  • BOB CREWE: (Male, 30-40) Intelligent and flamboyant; genius music producer and lyricist; an integral part of creating the magic of The Four Seasons.
  • MARY & OTHERS: (Female, 20-39) Frankie’s wife; tough, Italian, Jersey girl with a killer sense of humor; Will also play a variety of other roles including member of a 60’s style girl group; good dancer.
  • LORRAINE & OTHERS: (Female, 20-35) Frankie’s girlfriend; educated, career-girl; not from Jersey. Will also play a variety of other roles, including member of a 60’s style girl group and tough-as-nails Jersey girl. Good dancer.
  • FRANCINE & OTHERS: (Female, 20-37) Frankie’s daughter, Jersey girl—vulnerable and lost; she acts out for attention. Will also play a variety of other roles including member of a 60’s style girl group and a tough-as-nails Jersey girl.
  • ENSEMBLE (Male & Female, 20-55): Strong Singers & Actors of all voice types to play various roles and understudy leads.

Please prepare a 32 bar song in the 1960s pop style.
Please provide a current headshot and resume.

Rehearsals: January 27 – February 8, 2025 (Mon-Sat 9 AM – 5 PM).

Tech Rehearsals: Feb10-Feb 12, 2025

Performances February 13 – March 23, 2025. (Thurs, Friday, Sun matinees and evenings, Saturday evenings)

If you have questions, or for more information, email submissions@lacomedia.com

Non-Equity.

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October 3, 2024 · 6:08 pm

Auditions Announced for GHOST: The Musical at La Comedia Dinner Theatre

La Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, Ohio, is holding an open call audition for its upcoming production of GHOST: THE MUSICAL on Saturday, October 19, at 9:00 a.m. at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio.

  • SAM WHEAT: Male, 25-35. Strong singer, charming leading man, the hero of the story. Moves well, athletic look, guitar playing a plus. Pop tenor with strong belt: G# – Bb
  • MOLLY JENSEN: Female, 25-35. Strong singer. Sweet, smart, but too trusting. Pop rock singer with strong belt: G3 to Eb5
  • ODA MAE BROWN African-American Female. Dynamic singer, larger-than-life character. Smart, sincere, comedic spiritual advisor. Strong mover, Vocal range Ab3 – F5
  • CARL BRUNER: Male 25-35. Sam’s best friend with hidden motives. Stage combat experience a plus. Vocal range Eb – A4
  • WILLIE LOPEZ/ENSEMBLE: Latino Male, 25-35. Menacing, dangerous, street smart thug hired by Carl to steal Sam’s wallet but results in Sam’s murder. Stage combat experience a plus. Vocal range Eb3 – A4
  • SUBWAY GHOST/ORLANDO JONES/ENSMBLE: Male. Aggressive ghost who eventually aids Sam in learning about his powers in the afterlife. Extremely physical role, a large imposing force. Stage combat, strong mover a plus. Experience with rap also a plus.
  • CLARA/ORTISHA JONES/FIRST NUN/ENSEMBLE: African American Woman, 20-30. Woks with Oda Mae at her spiritual shop. Comedic, has a strong voice. Vocal Range F3-G5
  • LOUISE/OFFICER WALLACE/ENSEMBLE: African-American female, 20-30. Works with Oda Mae at her spiritual shop. Comedic, has a strong voice. Vocal range: F3-G5
  • ENSEMBLE: Male & Female, Age 18+ to play various roles and understudy leads

Please prepare a 32 bar musical theatre song. Please provide a current headshot and resume.

Rehearsals: December 26 – 31 & Jan 2 – 9, 2025 (9 AM – 6 PM)

Performances January 10 – February 9, 2025. Thurs-Sun matinees

If you have questions, or for more information, email artisticdirector@lacomedia.com

Non-Equity.

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