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SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM Runs April 17-26

WSU_Sondheim on Sondheim logoSONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM
Presented by Wright State University
April 17-26
Dayton

In this conceptual revue featuring more than two dozen Sondheim songs, the musical numbers are punctuated with interview footage of the composer, providing an intimate view of Stephen Sondheim’s personal life and artistic process.

  • Fri-Sat, April 17-18 at 8pm
  • Sun, April 19 at 2pm
  • Thu, April 23 at 7pm
  • Fri, April 24 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 25 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 26 at 2pm

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PETER PAN Runs March 19-April 12

Nicholas McQuillen as John Darling, Alyson Snyder  as Peter Pan & Bailey Rose as Wendy Darling.

Nicholas McQuillen as John Darling, Alyson Snyder as Peter Pan & Bailey Rose as Wendy Darling.

PETER PAN
Presented by Wright State University
March 19-April 12
Dayton

Directed by Joe Deer
Music directed by Scot Woolley
Choreographed by Greg Graham

Cast: Bruce Cromer as Captain Hook, Alyson Snyder as Peter Pan, Bailey Rose as Wendy Darling, Nicholas McQuillen as John Darling, Sam McLain as Michael Darling, Katie Post as Mrs. Darling, Madeline Sensenstiein as Liza, Tyler Simms as Smee, Alex Caldwell as Tiger Lily, Lauren Everett as Jane Darling & Eli Davis as Nana
Lost Boys: Danielle Bessler, Drew Bowen, Paige Dobkins, Kate Mueller, Layan Elwazani & Brynnan McNeill;
Pirates: Haylee Dobkins, Emsie Hapner, Cody Lewis, Wahuria Nyambura, Tyrell Reggins, Kyle Sell and Ben Tracy
Indians: Caroline Chisholm, Eli Davis, King Jones, Dakota Mullins, Phillip Stock, Hannah Struppa, Megan Valle, Meradith Zahn & swing Madeline Sensenstien

Based on the famous story by James Barrie, PETER PAN tells the tale of the mischievous boy who can fly, who never ages and who spends his never-ending childhood adventuring on the spellbinding isles of Neverland as the playful leader of the Lost Boys.

  • Thu, March 19 at 7pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 20-21 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 22 at 2pm
  • Thu, April 2 at 7pm
  • Fri, April 3 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 4 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 5 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, April 8-9 at 7pm
  • Fri, April 10 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 11 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 12 at 2pm

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Stage Notes for Jan. 30

Wright State Theatre’s production of “Pride and Prejudice” opens Jan. 29 and runs through Feb. 8 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center.

Wright State Theatre’s production of “Pride and Prejudice” opens Jan. 29 and runs through Feb. 8 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center.

A potpourri of arts news items from local and national sources.

  • Sappy Critic review: THE OTHER PLACE, Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
  • River City News review: THE HANDMAID’S TALE, Know Theatre of Cincinnati
  • Cincinnati Profile article: On the Incline [Warsaw Federal Incline Theater]
  • Wright State University articleWright State Theatre presents Jane Austen’s classic ‘Pride and Prejudice
  • Living Dayton video: FAMILY SHOTS, Human Race Theatre Company
  • Playbill article: The Secrets to How Broadway Stars Power Through Colds, Flu and Fatigue
  • The Post and Courier article: Technical director killed in fall at North Charleston Performing Arts Center

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Stage Notes for Jan. 26

Matthew Wilson& Justin Smith

Matthew Wilson& Justin Smith in GREATER TUNA at the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts

A potpourri of arts news items from local and national sources.

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Stage Notes for Jan. 23

Broadway star Leslie Uggams provided coaching and advice to Wright State students and sang several songs as a visiting artist of the Musical Theatre Initiative.

Broadway star Leslie Uggams provided coaching and advice to Wright State students and sang several songs as a visiting artist of the Musical Theatre Initiative.

A potpourri of arts news items from local and national sources.

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