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BEAUTIFUL: The Carol King Musical Runs Aug. 10-25

TC_BeautifulBEAUTIFUL: The Carol King Musical 
The Carnegie
Aug. 10-25
[Covington]

Cast: Bethany Xan Kerr as Carole King, Cary Davenport as Gerry Goffin, Jenny Herndon as Cynthia Weil, Grant Bell as Barry Mann, Gabrielle Casto as Marilyn Wald/Ensemble, Julie Coppens as Genie Klein, Diana Hutchinson as Little Eve/Ensemble, Ethan Kuchta as Nick/Ensemble, Aaron Marshall as Lou Adler/Ensemble, Kelly Messer as Betty/Ensemble, Sean Miller-Jones as Don Kirshner & Victoria Okafor as Janelle Woods/Ensemble
Ensemble: Kertu Bell, Jathan “JB” Briscoe, Annie Jennings, JT Langlas, Ashley Olivia Morton, Tobias Rytting & Donald Washington

Witness the remarkable true story of Carole King, the legendary singer/songwriter who became one of the most successful solo acts in pop music history. BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL follows King’s journey from teenage songwriter to international superstar. A tapestry of creativity and innovation, Carole King paved the way for female artists for generations to come. The musical’s Grammy Award-winning album features over two dozen pop classics including “It’s Too Late,” “I Feel the Earth Move,” “One Fine Day,” and “You’ve Got a Friend.” This inspiring show celebrates the rise of a music legend and the power of friendship.

  • Sat, Aug. 10 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Aug. 11 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, Aug. 16-17 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Aug. 18 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, Aug. 23-24 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Aug. 25 at 3pm

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TICK, TICK…BOOM! Runs July 19-28

TC_Tick Tick BoomTICK, TICK…BOOM!
The Carnegie
July 19-28
[Covington]

Cast: Patrick Earl Phillips as Jon, JT Langlas as Michael & Others & Annika Jonker as Susan and Others

Before there was RENT, there was TICK, TICK… BOOM!, Jonathan Larson’s explosive musical about life, death, and the necessity of art. The semi-autobiographical story follows Jon, a composer struggling to break into New York City’s theatre scene. This intimate, three-actor musical boasts unforgettable songs including “30/90,” “Johnny Can’t Decide,” and the Sondheim-inspired “Sunday.” Set in 1990 and fueled by the groundbreaking music that redefined a genre, TICK, TICK… BOOM! cracks open the ticking-time-bomb world of theatre-making to celebrate the power of finding your voice and holding on to a dream. Contains some strong language, suggestive material, and drug references.

  • Fri-Sat, July 19-20 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 21 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, July 26-27 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 28 at 3pm

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THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Review

By Katrina “Kat” Reynolds

The Rocky Horror Show presented by The Carnegie through July 7th. I attended the Opening Night performance. 

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Various cast members including Kyle Taylor as Riff Raff (center)  of The Rocky Horror Show presented by The Carnegie. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Boy meets girl, boy proposes to girl, boy and girl get stranded and are forced to find shelter in a spooky house rife with over-sexed aliens. Wait, what?! Just in time for Pride month, The Carnegie is giving us its take on The Rocky Horror Show with book, music, and lyrics by Richard O’Brien. Some of you may be familiar with the story after having seen the film version at various indie movie houses – and while the story is odd at best, the music will keep you going.

Directed and choreographed by Eric Byrd, this staging of the cult classic is both fresh and aesthetically pleasing. Actors take full advantage to use the playing space to its fullest advantage. Movement is seamless and fluid but remains purposeful.

With a sheer curtain of sorts as a backdrop for projections as well as to add further dimension to an already awesome set, Producer and Scenic & Video Designer Tyler Gabbard doesn’t play around with this presentation. Music Director extraordinaire Steve Goers (who always leads the live band!) deserves every word of praise for his masterful engineering of the many strong harmonies and vocal balance. Last but not least, kudos to the team who helped make the actors look great: Costume Designer Jeff Shearer and Wig Designer (finally giving proper credit to those who wrangle the hair!) Candace Leyland.

The ensemble of performing artists who grace the stage to entertain us for a while are upper echelon. While it is hard to chose a standout, I am going to admit that, for me, the best way to ruin a perfectly good go at The Rocky Horror Picture Show is to cast the wrong artist as Riff Raff. (I know – you assumed I’d say Frank ‘N’ Furter, didn’t you?) Fortunately for me and everyone else, Kyle Taylor eats this role and leaves no crumbs. Their physicality and powerful vocals along with their perfectly subtle spoken words – until they are NOT so subtle – blew me away. Not to be outdone, Sam Evans as Magenta/Usherette matches Kyle’s energy completely. She is not only a very talented vocalist, but knows how to command attention when the time comes. Bravx to my favourite folx from Transexual!

While The Rocky Horror Show may have a choppy story and is not for the easy offended, it is certainly a rockin’ good time. I encourage veteran and virgin viewers alike to purchase their tickets now.

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THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Runs June 22-July 7

TC_Rocky HorrorTHE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
The Carnegie
June 22-July 7
[Covington]

Directed & choreographed by Eric Byrd
Music directed by Steve Goers

Cast: Dusty Ray Bottoms as Dr. Frank-n-Furter, Pam Kravetz as The Narrator, Tommy Sanders as Brad Majors, Caroline Rakestraw as Janet Weiss, Ethan Kuchta as Rocky, Kyle Taylor as Riff Raff, Sam Evans as Magenta/Usherette, Tommi Harsch as Columbia/Usherette & Sean Miller-Jones as Eddie/Dr. Scott
Ensemble: Evan Blust, Brian Cheung, Kristen Das, Claire Dillon, Ian Forsgren & Annika Jonker

Experience the phenomenon that has captivated generations. Two squeaky clean college kids – Brad and his fiancée Janet – meet a twist of fate as their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion while on their way to visit their former professor. There, they encounter the charismatic Dr. Frank-n-Furter, embarking on an adventure they’ll never forget, filled with fun, frolics, frocks, and frivolity. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a curious newcomer, be prepared to lose yourself in a whirlwind of excitement and liberation during a night of pure unadulterated fun with THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW! Contains mature content unsuitable for young children and the faint of heart, including sexual themes and language.

  • Sat, June 22 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, June 23 at 3pm
  • Fri, June 29 at Midnight
  • Sat, June 29 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, June 30 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, July 5-6 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 7 at 3pm

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THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Runs April 11-20

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Artwork by Jessica Ruehl

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
NKU School of the Arts
April 11-20
The Carnegie [Covington]

Presenting The Play That Goes Wrong, a side-splitting comedy written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields that is sure to be a sensational hit. From Mischief, Broadway masters of comedy, comes a farce about the opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor. The show has everything you never wanted to see, including an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines). Nevertheless, the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences! Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, this Olivier Award–winning comedy is a global phenomenon that’s guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter!

  • Thu-Sat, April 11-13 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 14 at 3pm
  • Wed-Fri, April 17-19 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, April 20 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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