Coming Up in Cincinnati Theatre: Aug. 6-12

…BLINK AND YOU’LL MISS

HIDDEN WOUNDS

Montgomery-Hill Entertainment

The Story: When faced with present-day struggles, Tony Kingston is pressured to dig back into his childhood to find the root of his hurt and anger. Though painful, his journey is very necessary. With the help of his family and a counselor, Tony must learn to face his past and become personally honest with himself in order to move forward with his life. 
The Dates: Aug. 11, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Arts Association | BTC page |

MACBETH

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

The Story: A story of temptation, ambition and seduction. At the start of the play, Macbeth is a good and heroic leader who has just won a great battle. Nevertheless, he fails to notice the triple enemy fighting for his heart and mind–the mysterious Weird Sisters, his wife, and his own desire for power and success. Macbeth begins his bloody rise to power, including the murder of the Scottish king, Duncan, and the guilt-ridden pathology of evil deeds generating still more evil deeds. Eventually, his friends and allies become aware of the evil breaking into his soul and fight to stop him.
The Dates: Aug. 12, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | BTC page |

SOME ENCHANTED EVENING

Cincinnati Christian Community Theatre

The Show: An evening of musical delights with selections from Broadway Shows and movies. It will include solos, small groups, and a few big production numbers with dancing.
The Dates: Aug. 9-11, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Christian Community Theatre | BTC page |

THE TEMPEST

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

The Story: The rightful Duke of Milan, Prospero, has been stuck on an island for twelve years with his daughter, Miranda, because he was overthrown by his brother, Antonio, and the King of Naples, Alonso. Gonzalo, counselor to the King, sends them provisions in secret. Prospero is a magician, and he has the spirit Ariel as a servant as thanks for saving her. Also on the island is a deformed slave, Caliban, who at first was raised by Prospero until he tried to rape Miranda. When Prospero discovers that Antonio is on a ship nearby, he starts up a storm to cause the ship to sink. Antonio, Alonso, Gonzalo, and Alonso’s two brothers, Sebastian and Ferdinand, are stuck on the island, and Prospero starts to separate them. Caliban allies himself with Stephano and Trinculo, servants of Alonso, in an attempt to overthrow Prospero. Prospero gets Ferdinand and Miranda to fall in love, but he keeps Ferdinand as a servant to make their courting more difficult. Antonio and Sebastian plot to kill Alonso, but Ariel appears as a harpy to thwart them.
The Dates: Aug. 11, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | BTC page |

…NEW THIS WEEK

ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

East Side Players

The Story: Due to an unhappy curse, King Sextimus is unable to speak. Meanwhile, his terror of a wife, Queen Aggravian, has taken over control of the kingdom. Most importantly, in an attempt to keep Prince Dauntless single, she has decreed that only the princess that can pass her test may marry her son. Further, no one else in the kingdom may marry until Prince Dauntless does. Lady Larken and Sir Harry are extremely disturbed by this fact since Lady Larken is now pregnant with Sir Harry’s baby. Luckily, Sir Harry is able to find an amazing princess, Winnifred the Woebegone. She instantly catches the attention of Prince Dauntless, and in the end, is able to pass the Queen’s supposedly impassable sensitivity test.
The Dates: Aug. 9-18, 2012
Tickets and More Information: East Side Players | BTC page |

ROUNDING THIRD

The Showboat Majestic

The Story: ROUNDING THIRD introduces us to two coaches — one a veteran, the other a new recruit — and their markedly different personal circumstances and philosophies about the game. Their clash of styles and wills drives this funny, acerbic and touching play through the bumpy terrain of fatherhood and baseball.
The Dates: Aug. 8-26, 2012
Tickets and More Information: The Showboat Majestic | BTC page |

XANADU

The Carnegie

The Story: Beautiful Greek muse Kira has journeyed from Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California in a quest to inspire struggling chalk artist Sonny to create the most resplendent work of art the world has ever known… the roller disco! But can Sonny capture the imagination of a jaded landlord to save his disco from the wrecking ball, and will Kira’s jealous muse sisters destroy Sonny and Kira’s forbidden love?
The Dates: Aug. 11-26, 2012
Tickets and More Information: The Carnegie | BTC page |

…CLOSING THIS WEEK

ANNIE

Beechmont Players Inc.

The Story: Annie is a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and finds a new family and home in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
The Dates: Aug. 2-11, 2012 SOLD OUT
Tickets and More Information: Beechmont Players Inc. | BTC page |

THE HOUNDS OF THE BASKERVILLES

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

The Story: The legendary detective Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr. Watson are on the job to investigate the mysterious case of the “hound of hell” that stalks the moors. This fast-paced farcical adaptation of the classic novel is performed by only three actors tackling dozens of roles.  Physical humor and visual gags will make this production a laugh out loud treat this summer.  Will the courageous detective and his men survive the mystery of Baskerville Hall…and each other? The game is afoot in the regional premiere.
The Dates: July 20-Aug. 12, 2012 Limited tickets remain
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | BTC page |

…COMING SOON

NOTHING

Unity Productions

The Dates: Aug. 17-Sept. 2, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Unity Productions | BTC page | BTC Review |