…BLINK AND THEY’RE GONE
ALADDIN JR
Cincinnati Black Theatre Company
The Story: Welcomes Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tail! Filled with magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides, audiences’ spirits will soar with excitement. With, Academy Award winning songs including “A Whole New World” and “Friend Like Me” will certainly make this musical a favorite for many years to come!
The Dates: May 5-6, 2012
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MAMMA MIA!
Broadway in Cincinnati
The Story: A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Over 45 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show! Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night everyone’s having the time of their lives!
The Dates: May 1-6, 2012
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…NEW THIS WEEK
LIFE COULD BE A DREAM
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
The Story: SH-BOOM! From the creator of THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES, comes the Crooning Crabcakes, the boy group banned from the Springfield High School prom that made it possible for The Marvelous Wonderettes to perform. The guys get one more chance at fame and fortune as Denny, Eugene, Skip and Wally form a singing group to enter and win the local radio contest and realize their dreams of making it to the big time! Featuring such classic songs as “Stay” (Just a Little Bit Longer),” “Runaround Sue,” “Tears On My Pillow,” “Unchained Melody,” “Earth Angel,” and of course the title song, Life Could Be A Dream is another musical trip down memory lane that will leave you laughing, singing and cheering!
The Dates: May 2-20, 2012
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Catherine Ross as Margaret Johnson & Abby Paljieg as Clara Johnson in Footlighters' THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA.
THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
Footlighters Inc.
The Story: The show takes place in Italy in the summer of 1953. Margaret Johnson, the wife of an American, is touring the Tuscan countryside with her daughter, Clara. While sightseeing, Clara-a beautiful, childish young woman-loses her hat in a sudden gust. As if guided by an unseen hand, the hat lands at the feet of Fabrizio Naccarelli, a handsome Florentine, who returns it to Clara. This brief episode sparks an immediate romance between Clara and Fabrizio. Extremely protective, Margaret attempts to keep them apart. As the story unfolds, a secret is revealed about Clara: she is not all that she appears. Unable to suppress the truth, Margaret is forced to reconsider not only Clara’s future, but her own hopes as well.
The Dates: May 3-19, 2012
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OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS
Mariemont Players
The Story: Nick, an Italian-American boy from New Jersey, wants to follow his dream and move to Seattle – far away from his beloved, but annoying, grandparents and their routine Sunday dinners. But both sets of grandparents scheme to keep him from moving, using the lovely, and single, Caitlin O’Hare as bait.
The Dates: May 4-20, 2012
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PLAY IT AGAIN, SAM
Stagecrafters
The Story: Allan Felix has this thing about Humphrey Bogart. If only he had some of Bogart’s technique…Bogey comes to the rescue of Allan (who is bookish and insecure with women) with a fantastic bevy of beauties played out in hilarious fantasy sequences. Fixed up with gorgeous women by friends, he’s so awkward that even Bogey’s patience is tried. Allan mostly resembles a disheveled, friendly dog and this is what ultimately charms his best friend’s wife into bed. It’s a tough life, making it in the world of beautiful people but if you can’t be a hero it helps to have one…
The Dates: May 5-13, 2012
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THE SECOND CITY: LESS PRIDE MORE PORK
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
The Story: The world’s premier comedy company will again set its razor-sharp sights on Cincinnati. What’s left to skewer? The Second City was in town long enough to know they haven’t come close to exhausting the material. Not to mention, between now and opening night, entire sports seasons will come and go, politicians will star on reality shows and streetcars may (or may not) be on track. The future holds nothing but promise for comedy at our expense.
The Dates: April 29-July 1, 2012
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…CONTINUING
Kellen York. Photo by Deogracias Lerma.
BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON
Know Theatre of Cincinnati
The Story: BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON uses the story of America’s controversial seventh president, “the man who invented the Democratic Party, doubled the size of our nation, and signed the Indian Removal Acts that started the Trail of Tears,” to investigate the attraction and terrors of American populism, using a raucous blend of outrageous comedy, anarchic theatricality and an infectious rock n’ roll soundtrack.
The Dates: March 31-May 12, 2012
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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
The Story: The Biblical, all-sung saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful parable. Joseph, his father’s favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged.
The Dates: April 19-May 13, 2012
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THUNDER KNOCKING ON THE DOOR
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
The Story: Once upon a time, a mysterious, blues-playing stranger named Marvell Thunder arrives at the door of the Dupree family with a unique challenge — a “cutting contest,” in which twin guitars are the weapons of choice. If he has his way, the epic musical showdown will change everyone’s life forever. A mystical, magical celebration of love, family and the exhilarating power of music to free your soul.
The Dates: April 21-May 20, 2012
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…ENDING THIS WEEK
THE CRUCIBLE
The Drama Workshop
The Story: The story focuses upon a young farmer, his wife, and a young servant-girl who maliciously causes the wife’s arrest for witchcraft. The farmer brings the girl to court to admit the lies and it is here that the monstrous course of bigotry and deceit is terrifyingly depicted. The farmer, instead of saving his wife, finds himself also accused of witchcraft and ultimately condemned with a host of others.
The Dates: April 27-May 5, 2012
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THE DROWSEY CHAPERONE
Nativity Players
The Story: The show revolves around one musical theatre fan’s obsession with a fictional show from the 1920s – ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’. As he listens to the recording, the characters come to life in his apartment. This is the story of a Broadway actress, Janet Van De Graaaff, who wants to marry the debonair Robert Martin and give up her stage career. Janet’s producer, Mr. Feldzie, must stop the wedding because if she quits show business, he’ll lose his job! Further, gangsters threaten Mr. Feldzie since if Janet quits, they lose their investment.
The Dates: April 27-May 5, 2012
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Tracy M. Schoster & Jeremy Fischer in Falcon Theatre's FROZEN. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.
FROZEN
Falcon Theatre
The Story: This taut drama explores the world of three characters who’s lives intersect in the most violent way. A mother,a serial killer and a psychologist take us deep into the events of a terrible crime and its aftermath. The quiet power of this play is at once horrifying and mesmerizing.
The Dates: April 20-May 5, 2012
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…COMING SOON
ANGEL STREET
Lebanon Theatre Company
The Dates: May 11-20, 2012
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THE CIVIL WAR
UC College-Conservatory of Music
The Dates: May 10-12, 2012
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THE COMPLETE IDIOT’S GUIDE TO ENLIGHTENMENT
The Dates: May 10-11, 2012
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Disney’s CAMP ROCK THE MUSICAL
The Children’s Theatre of Mason
The Dates: May 11-13, 2012
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ELEPHANT SIGHS
Mad Anthony Theatre Company
The Dates: May 1-6, 2012
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THE FANTASTICKS
Loveland Stage Company
The Dates: May 11-20, 2012
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FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS
Wyoming Players
The Dates: May 11-19, 2012
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LES MISERABLES
Broadway in Cincinnati
The Dates: May 8-13, 2012
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THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
The Dates: May 11-June 3, 2012
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TITANIC THE MUSICAL
Cincinnati Music Theatre
The Dates: May 11-19, 2012
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