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November 20, 2018 · 12:29 pm

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s COOKIES WITH SANTA Event

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Joey Logan, Brandi Langford-Sherrill, Ryan-Chavez Richmond and Maddie Vaughn are featured in TCT On Tour’s REINDEER GAMES. Cookies with Santa attendees get to see the production at the event. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Deck the halls with Santa and the Reindeer this December at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. TCT’s Cookies with Santa event will take place on Sunday, December 2, 2018 between 1 PM and 5 PM.

Tickets are just $35 per person.

Bring your camera and get a special holiday photo with The Man in Red, create crafts, enjoy a cookie from the BonBonerie, and make holiday memories to last a lifetime.

Guests will also enjoy a special performance of REINDEER GAMES on the Ralph and Patricia Corbett Showtime Stage at 2 PM or 4 PM (included in your ticket price).

All children and adults in attendance must have a ticket for this event. Infants will not require a ticket if they are under 1 year of age and not eating solid foods.

No refunds will be given after November 23, 2018.

Questions?  Contact Mary Wright at mary.wright@tctcincinnati.com or call 513-569-8080 x14.

At The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, 4015 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH  45227

Presented by Fourth Street Performance Partners.  Also made possible by Park National Bank.

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November 20, 2018 · 12:22 pm

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Presents BAH HUMBUG! A ONE-MAN CHRISTMAS CAROL on the Showtime Stage

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Chris Logan Carter plays ALL the iconic holiday roles in TCT’s production of BAH HUMBUG: A ONE-MAN CHRISTMAS CAROL. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Cincinnati:  The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati invites audiences to see a holiday classic like it’s never been seen before. What’s the fun twist?!  All characters in this 45-minute production are performed by ONE PERSON – from Scrooge to Tiny Tim!

BAH HUMBUG! A ONE-MAN CHRISTMAS CAROL will be presented for two performances only on December 1 on TCT’s Ralph & Patricia Corbett Showtime Stage on Red Bank Road.

Charles Dickens’ famous holiday classic was adapted and directed by Damian Gillen and features Chris Logan Carter playing every role.  Audiences will be mesmerized by this imaginative and magical re-telling of the powerful holiday tale of hope and compassion.

This show is perfect for children in grades K-12 (and adults too!)

Showtimes are:

  • Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

A question-and-answer session follows every show.

Tickets are $13 each (plus service fees) and are available exclusively through ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000.  Tickets available now.

The show will be performed on the Ralph and Patricia Corbett Showtime Stage, 4015 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH  45227.  Only 152 seats are available for each performance.

TCT On Tour is bringing the production of BAH HUMBUG! A ONE-MAN CHRISTMAS CAROL to schools and venues around the Tri-State and throughout the region from November 26 through December 22.  If you’re interested in booking, please contact Violet Rae Webster at 513-569-8080 x20 or by emailing violet.webster@tctcincinnati.com.

Don’t miss our brand-new Podcast, Audio Footlights. Hosted by Producing Artistic Director, Roderick Justice, listeners will get to know the actor playing all the role, Chris Logan Carter. This podcast is designed to look at the shows we produce, and to ignite, impact and inspire all of our young listeners to have a lifelong love of theatre. Flex your imagination and join us!

This free TCT Podcast runs about 8 minutes, and will be available soon on iTunes as well as Stitcher, SoundCloud, GooglePlay, TuneIn and Spotify!  Here’s a link to SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/tctcincinnati

TCT On Tour is sponsored by Macy’s, PNC and Mercy Health Foundation.  The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is supported by the Ohio Arts Council and the generosity of more than 40,000 contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign.

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November 14, 2018 · 2:40 pm

SANTA CLAUS The Musical Runs Dec. 8-17

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Ryan J. Poole as Santa. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

SANTA CLAUS The Musical
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
Dec. 8-17
Taft Theater [Downtown]

Directed by Eric Byrd

Cast: Ryan J. Poole as Santa Claus, Katie Spearman Lynch as Mrs. Claus, Bob Herzog as Nick, Aubrey Elizabeth Jones† as Bee, Kyle Krichbaum as Henchy, Heather Hale as Tenchy, Madeleine Burgoon as Punchy, Ella Rivera as Chirpy, Payton Hines† as Dasher, Faith Martin† as Dancer, Marlo D’Ascenzo† as Prancer, Madelynn Glenn† as Vixen, Mia Bella D’Ascenzo† as Comet, Yvonne (Evie) Herrmann† as Cupid, Olivia Bayer† as Donner & Bailey Broxterman† as Blitzen
Elf Ensemble: Nicholas Berninger, Andrew Blake, Sophia Dewald, Maddi O’Connell† & Renee Stoltzfus
† Denotes Young Artists Company

After 1,000 years of faithful service, Santa Claus has decided to retire. But not all the elves in Santa’s Workshop are too thrilled about his chosen replacement. With the help of his tech-savvy daughter, Beatrice, website designer Nick is in for the adventure of his life as he prepares to take over the reins to Santa’s sleigh…before the next Christmas! Jam-packed with a sleigh-full of fun, energetic, and original Christmas music, Santa Claus: The Musical will be sure to put you and your entire family in the holiday spirit!

  • Sat-Sun, Dec. 8-9 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Fri, Dec. 14 at 7:30pm
  • Sat-Sun, Dec. 15-16 at 2pm & 5pm
    Sept. 8 at 2pm is signed for the hearing impaired.
    Sept. 8 at 5pm is exclusive “sensory-friendly” performance.

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November 8, 2018 · 9:40 am

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Presents SANTA CLAUS: The Musical

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Ryan J. Poole as Santa. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Coming to the Taft Theatre this December

CINCINNATI:  The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati gets audiences in the holiday spirit this season with SANTA CLAUS: THE MUSICAL, December 8-17, 2018 at the Taft Theatre.

After 1,000 years of faithful service, Santa Claus has decided to retire. But not all the elves in Santa’s Workshop are too thrilled about his chosen replacement. With the help of his tech-savvy daughter, Beatrice, website designer Nick is in for the adventure of his life as he prepares to take over the reins to Santa’s sleigh…before the next Christmas!

SANTA CLAUS: THE MUSICAL is jam-packed with a sleigh-full of fun as well as energetic and original Christmas music.  Book by Noah Putterman. Music & Lyrics by David Christensen & Luke Holloway.  Directed by Eric Byrd, TCT’s Associate Artistic Director.  The show features Local 12’s Bob Herzog as Nick, Santa’s chosen replacement.

Showtimes include:

  • Saturday, December 8 at 2 PM* (this performance is signed for the hearing impaired)
  • Saturday, December 8 at 5 PM (this is a designated Sensory-Friendly performance)
  • Sunday, December 9 at 2 PM and 5 PM
  • Friday, December 14 at 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, December 15 at 2 PM and 5 PM
  • Sunday, December 16 at 2 PM and 5 PM

All of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s Broadway-style MainStage productions, including SANTA CLAUS: THE MUSICAL, are performed in the historic Taft Theatre, 5th and Sycamore Streets in Downtown Cincinnati. Tickets start at $10.  1-800-745-3000 and www.ticketmaster.com.

School performances of SANTA CLAUS: THE MUSICAL will be held December 11-14 & 17 during the daytime hours.  TCT’s Sensory-Friendly performance on Saturday, December 8 at 5 PM is intended for individuals on the autism spectrum, as well as children (and adults) with other special needs who may benefit. To create a sensory-friendly performance, the show is performed in a welcoming, supportive environment for those with sensory challenges.  Slight adjustments to lighting and sound are made and effects such as fog, strobes, and lights that extend into the audience are minimalized.  A downloadable Social Narrative (in Word format) is made available on the TCT website one week before the performance.  At the theater, TCT provides an area staffed by specialists in the field where patrons can take a break from the performance if necessary, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center has trained staff on hand.

For details about how to purchase tickets to TCT’s school or Sensory-Friendly performances, visit www.thechildrenstheatre.com.

Q102 and The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati are proud to collect items for St. Joseph Orphanage at all performances of SANTA CLAUS: THE MUSICAL. Children and adults are encouraged to bring any new or unwrapped item to the show and we’ll collect them in the Taft Theatre lobby.  In addition, TCT will collect gifts at our Red Bank Road location. Patrons can drop off items in the lobby of our building during business hours.

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s production of SANTA CLAUS: THE MUSICAL is made possible by the generosity of Production Sponsor Macy’s; Season Sponsors H.B., E. W. and F. R. Luther Foundation and the Charles H. Dater Foundation; and ArtsWave and the generosity of almost 40,000 contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign.  The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.  Media sponsors are LOCAL 12 and Q102. 

CAST

  • Santa Claus….Ryan J. POOLE
  • Mrs. Claus….KATIE SPEARMAN LYNCH
  • Nick….Bob Herzog
  • Bee….Aubrey Elizabeth Jones†
  • Henchy….Kyle Krichbaum
  • Tenchy….Heather Hale
  • Punchy….Madeleine Burgoon
  • Chirpy….Ella Rivera
  • Dasher….Payton Hines†
  • Dancer….Faith Martin†
  • Prancer….Marlo D’Ascenzo†
  • Vixen….Madelynn Glenn†
  • Comet….Mia Bella D’Ascenzo†
  • Cupid…Yvonne (Evie) Herrmann†
  • Donner….Olivia Bayer†
  • Blitzen….Bailey Broxterman†
  • Elf Ensemble…. Nicholas Berninger, ANDREW BLAKE, Sophia Dewald, Maddi O’Connell† , Renee Stoltzfus

SWINGS

  • For Elf Ensemble – Mia Bella D’Ascenzo† and PAYTON HINES†

DANCE CAPTAIN

  • Renee Stoltzfus

UNDERSTUDIES
For Nick & Santa – Nicholas Berninger; for Henchy – ANDREW BLAKE; for Bee MARLO D’ASCENZO† ; For Tenchy, Chirpy Punchy – Sophia Dewald; for Mrs. Claus – MADDI O’CONNELL†

† Denotes Young Artists Company

 

 

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October 11, 2018 · 3:46 pm

SUPERMAN Review

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Brandi Langford-Sherrill as Lois Land & Evan Koons as Clark Kent.

SUPERMAN presented by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati through Oct. 14. Click here for a synopsis and more information on the production. I attended the opening Sunday matinee performance.

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati kicks off its 2018-19 season with a children’s adaption of the musical, IT’S A BIRD…IT’S A PLANE…IT’S SUPERMAN. This was too much for this theater-lovin’ comic book nerd to pass up.

Evan Koons is pitch perfect in the dual roles of Clark Kent and Superman. As Kent, Koons seems to be channeling his inner Christopher Reeve in appearance and mild-mannered-ness. As Superman, Koons’ depiction embodies “the big blue boy scout” of the 1950s comics. Kyle Krichbaum plays scientist Dr. Sedgwick with evil laugh, hand-wringing abandon. As heavy Max Mencken and his poor put-upon secretary Sydney (Spenser Smith & Kristi Rose Mills) this pair gives Lex Luthor and Eve Teschmacher a comic run for their money. The remaining cast and ensemble help bring the colorful world to life and I really enjoyed the mischievous fun of the henchmen.

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The ensemble.

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Kyle Krichbaum as Dr. Sedgwick.

Speaking of bringing the colorful world to life, it was great seeing NKU grad Samantha Reno’s excellent scenic design work once again on a Cincinnati stage. Her colorful, art deco inspired, forced perspective sets and backdrops were near-perfect homages to the comics. How the phone booth was tricked out was also very clever. The only element out of place for me was the Daily Planet logo on the building’s interior. Traditionally the newspaper’s logo features a globe, which was used in the in-show movie and on all the hand-held newspapers. (Did I mention I was a comic book lovin’ nerd?). Also bright and primary color-ful were the costumes designed by Jeff Shearer. From the purple-stripped henchmen to the ladies’ period ensembles, there was plenty to take in. Traditionally in the comics, green and purple are paired in villians’ costumes, so it would have been fun to see that reflected in Dr. Sedgwick’s look as well.

The choreography worked well for the production. I thought the synchronized typists was a cute idea and nothing beats a good old-fashion tap number. The big fight scene could have used a bit more variety, perhaps showcasing some of Superman’s other powers for laughs (i.e. super-breath, invulnerability, and using his super-strength to tie the bad guys up by bending metal around them).

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Evan Koons as Superman.

Overall, a big colorful comic book brought to life on stage, celebrating a simpler time of truth, justice, and the American way that will appeal to fans of all ages.

My rating: 4.5 out of 5.

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