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Bellwether Music Festival busts out the best alternative rock!

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There is certainly no shortage of summer music festivals in the greater Miami Valley region, however many of them lean towards jam, folk, bluegrass, and country fans. For the many alternative and indie rock fans, there are far fewer festival options, especially ones with camping.

That’s the gap that Bellwether Music Festival is hoping to fill. Referred to as a “mini-Bonnaroo”- this two-day, two-stage alternative music festival features an impressive lineup of both national and local acts, along with one of the most unique festival grounds anywhere: The Renaissance Park in Waynesville! Last year, my friend mentioned how great it would be to have a music festival there, and low and behold, someone did it!

Not only did organizers nab a prime location, they are pulling in some major acts, including: MGMT, The Flaming Lips, Local Natives, Echo & The Bunnymen, Dr. Dog, The Psychedelic Furs, Whitney, AJ & The Woods, Allah-Las, Japanese Breakfast, Bob Schneider, Erika Wennerstrom (of Heartless Bastards), This Pine Box, Alex Lahey, Dawg Yawp, Speaking Suns, The Cordial Sins, Cherry Lee & The Hot Rod Hounds and Carriers. Full schedule is posted here. Plus there are After Parties in the campground, as well as morning yoga. For the best experience, download the Bellwether app on the App Store or Google Play for map, schedule and info.

These festival organizers are tuned into what festival audiences want, so they put the stages are across from one another and set times don’t overlap. YES! Nothing more frustrating than going to music festival, and you can’t see everyone on the lineup because they are playing at the same time. Organizers say you’ll have time to grab a beer or run to the restroom and catch every band. Plus they have people and performers coming from 45 states and 8 countries. What a great event to meet all kinds of people! Plus, this festival is already committed to year two and will offer special early-bird ticket prices to those who attend this year. They thought of everything!

How To Go?

When: August 10-11, 2018. Campers can load-in starting at noon on Thursday, August 9 and must load-out by 11am on Sunday, August 12. Click here to learn more about camping at Bellwether. Not into camping? That’s cool. Click here to book your hotel room through Hotels for Hope and get the best rate.

Where: The Renaissance Festival grounds in Waynesville. The entrance to the camping grounds and festival is off OH-73. If you are traveling west, you’ll cross OH-52 and then it will be on your right. If you are traveling east, you’ll cross Harveysburg Road and then it will be on your left. They have a big ol’ field with plenty of parking. Buy your parking pass now for only $5. It’s $10 – cash only – at the gate. (see festival map below)

NOTE: Bellwether is a rain or shine event. We monitor the weather and have various protocols based on the severity of the weather. We ask you pay attention to announcements and follow instructions, so we can keep everyone safe and sound.

Who: The Bellwether Festival is a family friendly event. Kids 10 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult ticket holder. The number of free admissions is at the discretion of gate management. IMPORTANT! Kids that enter for free DO NOT have access to the VIP tent. Only VIP wristbands will be admitted.

Tickets: LOTS of ticket options! You can get passes for all weekend, or Friday or Saturday only. There are VIP options plus camping options. Bonus -Complimentary tickets to the Ohio Renaissance Festival when you purchase either Friday or Saturday tickets. Get the full run down of ticket options here: https://www.xorbia.com/e/bellwetherfest/2018

 

Bellwether Map

Cincy Road Trip: Star Wars™ and the Power of Costume

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Iconic costumes from “a galaxy far, far away” are presented in the Smithsonian traveling exhibition Star Wars™ and the Power of Costume. The exhibition will open at Cincinnati Museum Center on May 25, 2017.

Presenting more than 60 of the finest hand-crafted costumes featured in all seven films in the Star Wars saga, the exhibition uncovers the challenges, the intricate processes and the remarkable artistry of George Lucas, the concept artists and costume designers. The costumes reflect an eclectic mix of cultural, historical and mythical sources that add rich texture to the story.

Through nine presentational “chapters” – Introduction: Dressing a Galaxy; Jedi versus Sith: Form, Function and Design; Concept and Design for Royalty and Beyond; Symbolism and Military Power; Outlaws and Outsiders; All Corners of the Galaxy: The Galactic Senate; After the Throne: Padmé’s Journey; Darth Vader: Iconic Villain; and Droid™ Design – visitors will explore the creative process from Lucas’s vision through concept drawings by artists such as Ralph McQuarrie and Iain McCaig, to the final costume designs of John Mollo and Trisha Biggar, among others.

George Lucas imagined and created a fantastical world filled with dynamic characters who told the timeless story of the hero’s journey. The costumes shaped the identities of these now famous characters, from the menacing black mask of Darth Vader and the gilded suit of C-3PO, to the lavish royal gowns of Queen Amidala.

Featured costumes include:

  • Monk-like robes of Jedi masters Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker
  • Intimidating suit and complex breathing apparatus of Darth Vader
  • Military-influenced uniforms of the Imperial Stormtrooper, Senate Guard and TIE Fighter Pilot
  • Yak hair and mohair costume of  Chewbacca
  • Intergalactic outfits of Senators Bail Organa, Mon Mothma and Mas Amedda
  • Fierce armor of mercenary bounty hunters Jango Fett, Boba Fett and Zam Wesell
  • Elaborately detailed gowns of Queen Amidala, Queen Jamillia and their handmaidens

Short videos in Star Wars and the Power of Costume provide a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and include interviews with artists, designers and actors. The visitor experience will be enhanced by digital interactives featuring sketches, photographs and notes that capture the creative team’s inspiration and vision.

Pulled from the collection of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, Star Wars and the Power of Costume is a partnership of the museum, the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) and Lucasfilm.

Exhibition opens May 25 and closes October 1, 2017

Adult: $24
Child (ages 3-12): $16
Senior (ages 60+): $21
Member Adult: $17
Member Child (ages 3-17): $12

Interested in booking a group tour? Check out  Group Deals

Costumes will be welcome, but masks, lightsabers and similar items are not permitted.

 

Coming Up in Cincinnati Theatre: Oct. 29-Nov. 4

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A DOLL’S HOUSE

SSCC Theatre

The Story: This epochal drama of marriage and the individual portrays a controlling husband Torvald Helmer and his wife Nora, a submissive young woman who, when their idealized homelife collapses, comes to the realization that she must finally close the door on her husband, children, and life in “a doll’s house” in order to find and live as her true self.
The Dates: Nov. 2-4, 2012
Tickets and More Information: SSCC Theatre | BTC page |

…OPENING THIS WEEK

HANK WILLIAMS: LOST HIGHWAY

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

The Story: Go beyond the legend to the roots of Hank Williams’ music. The journey starts in the backwoods of Alabama and winds up at center stage of the Grand Ole Opry. Featuring more than 20 of the singer’s most popular songs, including “Your Cheatin’ Heart,” “Hey, Good Lookin’” and “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry,” LOST HIGHWAY is an honest and mesmerizing portrait of the drifting cowboy who became one of the most influential country artists of all time.
The Dates: Nov. 3-Dec. 23, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | BTC page |

MURDER ON THE NILE

Tri-County Players

The Story: Handsome Simon Mostyn marries Kay Ridgeway, a very wealthy woman, after breaking his engagement to Jacqueline de Severac, with whom he was in love and who was also Kay’s best friend. The couple are on their honeymoon on a paddle steamer on the Nile. During the course of the voyage, murder and mayhem ensue. By the time the steamer reaches its destination, Canon Pennefather, Kay’s guardian, has laid bare an audacious conspiracy and has ascertained that the criminals shall not go free.
The Dates: Nov. 2-10, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Tri-County Players | BTC page |

OKLAHOMA!

Loveland Stage Company

The Story: The classic musical is the story of Laurey and the two rivals for her affections: Curly, a cowboy, and Jud, the hired farmhand. The play takes place in 1906 in an Indian territory of the American West during the time when Oklahoma was established as a state. It tackles class issues between the farmers and the cowmen in the still-developing, rugged landscape of a state in its infancy as characters struggle to find hope, love and the fulfillment of “the American Dream.” It is also a romantic tale of love. Curly and Laurey both have feelings for each other but have difficulty expressing it because of their stubbornness.
The Dates: Nov. 2-17, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Loveland Stage Company | BTC page |

SHIRLEY VALENTINE

Middletown Lyric Theatre

The Story: The heroine in this actor’s tour-de-force is an ordinary middle class English housewife. As she prepares chips and egg for dinner, she ruminates on her life and tells the wall about her husband, her children, her past, and an invitation from a girlfriend to join her on holiday in Greece to search for romance and adventure.
The Dates: Nov. 1-10, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Middletown Lyric Theatre | BTC page |

UNDER A RED MOON

The Carnegie and The Human Race Theatre Company

The Story: Witness a chilling psychological thriller inspired by the true events of Britain’s notorious 1949 “Acid Bath Murderer.” Confessed serial killer John George Haigh awaits trial in prison as Dr. Ruth Covington arrives to determine his mental state for the court. While he welcomes their one-on-one encounter, Haigh won’t give up his secrets too easily, knowing full well that it’s the hangman’s noose if he is found sane.
The Dates: Nov. 2-18, 2012
Tickets and More Information: The Carnegie | BTC page |

WEST MOON STREET

Mariemont Players Inc.

The Story: A mysterious palm reader predicts that young Lord Arthur will commit a murder. Hilarious mishaps ensue as Arthur, engaged to be married, believes it is his duty to get this killing business over with before he marries. A comedy exploring the social customs of Victorian England, adapted from an Oscar Wilde short story.
The Dates: Nov. 2-18, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Mariemont Players | BTC page |

…CONTINUING THIS WEEK

BRIGHTON  BEACH MEMOIRS

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

The Story: It’s 1937, and 15-year-old Eugene Morris Jerome lives in close quarters with his extended family. While the daily dramas of his parents, brother, cousins and aunt swirl around him, Eugene spends his days dreaming of playing for his beloved Yankees … when he’s not thinking about girls or setting the table for dinner. Neil Simon’s semi-autobiographical play is a heartfelt love letter to his own Jewish childhood and proof that family harmonies and disharmonies transcend time and place.
The Dates: Oct. 13-Nov. 10, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | BTC page |

I DO! I DO!

Covedale Center for the Performing Arts

The Story: The show begins with Michael and Agnes on their wedding day and traces their life together over a period of 50 years, until the day they leave their house to the next pair of newlyweds. In that time we watch them go through their wedding night jitters, raise a family, negotiate mid-life crises, quarrel, separate, reconcile and grow old together, all lovingly to the strains of a tuneful, charming score which includes the standard “My Cup Runneth Over.”
The Dates: Oct. 18-Nov. 11, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Covedale Center for the Performing Arts | BTC page |

ROMEO AND JULIET

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

The Story: The tale of the Bard’s star crossed lovers, brought to life in a modern world of passion and conflict. In defiance of their families and amidst the animosity of friends, a young couple will risk everything to be together. Receiving a contemporary staging, this production proves its continued relevance in the lives of young and old alike throughout the ages. The Dates: Oct. 12-Nov. 11, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | BTC page |

TITUS ANDRONICUS

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

The Story: One of the bloodiest plays in the canon, Titus Andronicus is full to the brim with revenge, murder, betrayal and crimes most atrocious. Titus Andronicus evokes startling, gruesome and tragic imagery as the mighty Roman general Titus faces off with his mortal enemy, Tamora, Queen of the Goths. Titus and Tamora, in a spiral of bloody revenge, trade murder for hideous murder, each more brutal than the last.
The Dates: Oct. 20-Nov. 11, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | BTC page |

…CLOSING THIS WEEK

THE INVESTMENT CLUB

PLOTT Performers

The Story: Big Band music blares as you enter The Investment Club and make your way past armed guards. Continue on to the Bank Vault where the secret word that you “Speak Easy” can lead you to a Bloody Mary. Raise your glass and toast to your retirement; it may be sooner than you think. This is an original interactive dinner show.
The Dates: Oct. 26-Nov. 3, 2012
Tickets and More Information: PLOTT Performers | BTC page |

PROOF

CenterStage Players Inc.

The Story: On the eve of her birthday, Catherine, a troubled woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father’s who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Over the long weekend that follows, a burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father’s madness—or genius—will she inherit?
The Dates: Oct. 25-Nov. 3, 2012
Tickets and More Information: CenterStage Players Inc | BTC page |

THE ROYAL GAMBIT

Northern Kentucky University

The Story: King Henry VIII has everything he wants, except a suitable heir. His legacy is all too well known, but what about the women he wooed? In this portrait of the infamous king and the six women in his life, Henry remains the same throughout but the women progress to modern times, showing their knowledge of the lasting effects of Henry’s deeds.
The Dates: Oct. 25-Nov. 4, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Northern Kentucky University | BTC page |

…COMING SOON

COMPANY

Cincinnati Music Theatre

The Dates: Nov. 9-17, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Music Theatre| BTC page |

FOOTLOOSE

Spotlight Community Theatre

The Dates: Nov. 9-11, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Spotlight Community Theatre | BTC page |

GRIMM AND FISCHER

Cincinnati Fringe Festival

The Dates: Nov. 9-10, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Fringe Festival | BTC page |

LOBBY HERO

Fairfield Footlighters

The Dates: Nov. 9-18, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Fairfield Footlighters | BTC page |

LOVE, YOU GOTTA LOVE IT!

Rising Phoenix Theatre Company & Clifton Players

The Dates: Nov. 7, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Rising Phoenix Theatre Company | BTC page |

MY LEFT BREAST

Miami University Hamilton Theatre

The Dates: Nov. 8-10, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Miami University Hamilton Theatre | BTC page |

OUR TOWN

Footlighters Inc.

The Dates: Nov. 8-18, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Footlighters Inc. | BTC page |

SAVAGE IN LIMBO

UNTETHERED THEATRE

The Dates: Nov. 9-25, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Untethered Theatre | BTC page |

Coming Up in Cincinnati Theatre: Oct. 22-28

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CHESS

UC College-Conservatory of Music

The Story: A rock opera set against the backdrop of the Cold War struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union, the musical presents an intriguing tale of romantic rivalries, cunning gamesmanship and political tensions playing out in master chess tournaments around the world. Time magazine hailed the work as “one of the best rock scores ever produced.”
The Dates: Oct. 25-28, 2012
Tickets and More Information: UC College-Conservatory of Music | BTC page |

FLIPZOIDS

Miami University

The Story: The story of three generations of Filipino immigrants who are searching to understand their identity in a new American world.
The Dates: Oct. 24-28, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Miami University | BTC page |

…OPENING THIS WEEK

THE INVESTMENT CLUB

PLOTT Performers

The Story: Big Band music blares as you enter The Investment Club and make your way past armed guards. Continue on to the Bank Vault where the secret word that you “Speak Easy” can lead you to a Bloody Mary. Raise your glass and toast to your retirement; it may be sooner than you think. This is an original interactive dinner show.
The Dates: Oct. 26-Nov. 3, 2012
Tickets and More Information: PLOTT Performers | BTC page |

PROOF

CenterStage Players Inc.

The Story: On the eve of her birthday, Catherine, a troubled woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father’s who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Over the long weekend that follows, a burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father’s madness—or genius—will she inherit?
The Dates: Oct. 25-Nov. 3, 2012
Tickets and More Information: CenterStage Players Inc | BTC page |

THE ROYAL GAMBIT

Northern Kentucky University

The Story: King Henry VIII has everything he wants, except a suitable heir. His legacy is all too well known, but what about the women he wooed? In this portrait of the infamous king and the six women in his life, Henry remains the same throughout but the women progress to modern times, showing their knowledge of the lasting effects of Henry’s deeds.
The Dates: Oct. 25-Nov. 4, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Northern Kentucky University | BTC page |

…CONTINUING THIS WEEK

BRIGHTON  BEACH MEMOIRS

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

The Story: It’s 1937, and 15-year-old Eugene Morris Jerome lives in close quarters with his extended family. While the daily dramas of his parents, brother, cousins and aunt swirl around him, Eugene spends his days dreaming of playing for his beloved Yankees … when he’s not thinking about girls or setting the table for dinner. Neil Simon’s semi-autobiographical play is a heartfelt love letter to his own Jewish childhood and proof that family harmonies and disharmonies transcend time and place.
The Dates: Oct. 13-Nov. 10, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | BTC page |

I DO! I DO!

Covedale Center for the Performing Arts

The Story: The show begins with Michael and Agnes on their wedding day and traces their life together over a period of 50 years, until the day they leave their house to the next pair of newlyweds. In that time we watch them go through their wedding night jitters, raise a family, negotiate mid-life crises, quarrel, separate, reconcile and grow old together, all lovingly to the strains of a tuneful, charming score which includes the standard “My Cup Runneth Over.”
The Dates: Oct. 18-Nov. 11, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Covedale Center for the Performing Arts | BTC page |

ROMEO AND JULIET

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

The Story: The tale of the Bard’s star crossed lovers, brought to life in a modern world of passion and conflict. In defiance of their families and amidst the animosity of friends, a young couple will risk everything to be together. Receiving a contemporary staging, this production proves its continued relevance in the lives of young and old alike throughout the ages. The Dates: Oct. 12-Nov. 11, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | BTC page |

TITUS ANDRONICUS

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

The Story: One of the bloodiest plays in the canon, Titus Andronicus is full to the brim with revenge, murder, betrayal and crimes most atrocious. Titus Andronicus evokes startling, gruesome and tragic imagery as the mighty Roman general Titus faces off with his mortal enemy, Tamora, Queen of the Goths. Titus and Tamora, in a spiral of bloody revenge, trade murder for hideous murder, each more brutal than the last.
The Dates: Oct. 20-Nov. 11, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | BTC page |

…CLOSING THIS WEEK

BLUE MAN GROUP

Broadway in Cincinnati

The Story: BLUE MAN GROUP is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine comedy, music, and technology to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. The New York Times heralds the show as “One of the most delightful performance pieces ever staged.” E! Entertainment News exclaims, “Blue Man Group is what every live performance aspires to be.” The Baltimore Sun raves, “Blue Man Group packs a wallop. It’s a big, loud, funny, silly, visually arresting production!”
The Dates: Oct. 16-28, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Broadway in Cincinnati | BTC page |

A BRIGHT NEW BOISE

Clifton Players

The Story: In the bleak, corporate breakroom of a craft store in Idaho, someone is summoning The Rapture. Will, who has fled his rural hometown after a scandal at his Evangelical church, comes to the Hobby Lobby, not only for employment, but also to rekindle a relationship with Alex, his brooding teenage son, whom he gave up for adoption several years ago. Alex works there along with Leroy, his adopted brother and protector and Anna, a hapless young woman who reads bland fiction but hopes for dramatic endings. As their manager, foul-mouthed Pauline, tries ceaselessly to find order (and profit) in the chaos of small business, these lost souls of the Hobby Lobby confront an unyielding world through the beige-tinted impossibility of modern faith.
The Dates: Oct. 12-28, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Clifton Players | BTC page |

HAIRSPRAY

Xavier University

The Story: The 1950s are out and change is in the air!  Based on the movie of the same name, the newly combined Department of Music and Theater is proud to present HAIRSPRAY, winner of 9 Tony Awards including Best Musical. HAIRSPRAY is a family-friendly musical piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs.
The Dates: Oct. 19-27, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Xavier University | BTC page |

KING O’ THE MOON

Sunset Players

The Story: A hilarious, heartfelt sequel to OVER THE TAVERN. The Pazinski family has left the conservative 1950s for the rebellious 1960s. But prior knowledge of this working-class family is not a prerequisite to appreciating their ongoing trials and triumphs. As Apollo 11 is about to land on the moon, Rudy is rethinking the priesthood, Eddie is preparing for fatherhood and Vietnam, Annie is contemplating divorce and their mother, Ellen, considers a new romance. The Dates: Oct. 12-27, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Sunset Players | BTC page |

THE LARAMIE PROJECT

CenterStage Players of Ohio

The Story: On October 6th of 1998 Matthew Shepard was beaten and left to die tied to a fence in the outskirts of Laramie, Wyoming. He died six days later. His torture and murder became a watershed historical moment in America that highlighted many of the fault lines in our culture…
The Dates: Oct. 19-27, 2012
Tickets and More Information: CenterStage Players of Ohio | BTC page |

MRS. MANNERLY

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

The Story: This irreverent, yet poignant comedy is inspired by the hilarious memories of a childhood etiquette class, wherein playwright Jeffrey Hatcher conjures up the world of a ten-year-old studying manners. Set in 1967, Mrs. Mannerly is a demanding teacher, and no student in her thirty-six years of etiquette classes has ever achieved a perfect score. But, when he discovers her secret past, Young Jeffrey is determined to be the first to achieve this feat. This unique comic tale reveals truths about the face we present and the real selves that lie inside.
The Dates: Oct. 10-28, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati | BTC page |

THE PASSION OF DRACULA

Beechmont Players Inc

The Story: This new take on the Dracula legend earns rave reviews due to its artful mixture of romance, classic gothic drama and, at times, nearly farcical comedy. It’s 1911 in the English countryside, site of the ominous Whitby Sanatorium. Several villagers have died mysteriously after the arrival of a reclusive foreigner. Coincidence? According to the notable scientist Dr. Van Helsing, Count Dracula is a threat to humanity and must be destroyed! Follow Van Helsing and his compatriots as they battle the powerful vampire to keep him from stealing the soul of the lovely heroine.
The Dates: Oct. 19-27, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Beechmont Players Inc | BTC page |

SEALED FOR FRESHNESS

Falcon Theatre

The Story: A hilarious comedy set at a 1968 Tupperware party gone awry! Filled with a combination of outrageous humor and serious themes, this play is a wonderful look back at the life of a 1960s housewife and a celebration of how far we’ve come. This show contains adult language and subject matter.
The Dates: Oct. 18-27, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Falcon Theatre | BTC page |

SEE HOW THEY RUN

Oxford Area Community Theatre

The Story: Set in the idyllic village of Merton-cum-Middlewick in 1940s England, the village inhabitants are preparing themselves for the imminent threat of Nazi invasion. Resident nosy-parker and spinster, Miss Skillon, becomes convinced that her beloved vicar’s actress wife is having an affair and attempts to expose her. Add an escaped German prisoner of war, a handsome actor, the visiting Bishop of Lax, a rotund locum priest and some meddling neighbors and hilarious confusion and mayhem result.
The Dates: Oct. 18-28, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Oxford Area Community Theatre | BTC page |

SEUSSICAL JR

Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

The Story: This fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza features favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including: Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Lazy Mayzie, and all of the Whos of Whoville! Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once On This Island, and Ragtime) have lovingly brought to life these classic, colorful tales, brought together by Jojo, a young boy and “thinker of strange and wonderful thinks!” As each story unfolds, audiences will marvel at how relevant and profound Seuss’s subtle themes are, making this musical appealing to all ages.
The Dates: Oct. 19-27, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati | BTC page |

…COMING SOON

A DOLL’S HOUSE

SSCC Theatre

The Dates: Nov. 2-4, 2012
Tickets and More Information: SSCC Theatre | BTC page |

HANK WILLIAMS: LOST HIGHWAY

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

The Dates: Nov. 3-Dec. 23, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | BTC page |

MURDER ON THE NILE

Tri-County Players

The Dates: Nov. 2-10, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Tri-County Players | BTC page |

OKLAHOMA!

Loveland Stage Company

The Dates: Nov. 2-17, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Loveland Stage Company | BTC page |

SHIRLEY VALENTINE

Middletown Lyric Theatre

The Dates: Nov. 1-10, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Middletown Lyric Theatre | BTC page |

UNDER A RED MOON

The Carnegie and The Human Race Theatre Company

The Dates: Nov. 2-18, 2012
Tickets and More Information: The Carnegie | BTC page |

WEST MOON STREET

Mariemont Players Inc.

The Dates: Nov. 2-18, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Mariemont Players | BTC page |

 

Coming Up in Cincinnati Theatre: Oct. 15-21

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BYE BYE BIRDIE

Children’s Theatre of Mason

The Story: It’s the late 1950s and teenagers from across the United States are going crazy for the handsome rock star, Conrad Birdie. But Conrad has received his draft notice and is about to be inducted into the army!! His manager, Albert Peterson, has staked his financial future on Conrad’s success. Albert’s secretary, Rosie, becomes fed-up with Albert’s lack of a marriage proposal and with his hilarious mother! Thus, as a final publicity stunt, Albert arranges for Conrad to kiss one lucky fan on the Ed Sullivan Show before he leaves for the army. Kim MacAfee, from Sweet Apple, Ohio, is the lucky girl. But conflict arises when her boyfriend, Hugo Peabody, gets jealous and Kim’s dad wants to be on the Ed Sullivan show.
The Dates: Oct. 19-21, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Children’s Theatre of Mason | BTC page |

OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS

Mad Anthony Theatre Company

The Story: Love of family is the mantra that runs throughout this endearingly warm-hearted comedy. At the heart of the plot is a tight-knit Italian-American family. Nick is a marketing executive who dutifully visits his four grandparents every Sunday for dinners which are governed by “the three F’s”—family, faith, and food. One Sunday he has an exciting, though devastating announcement: He’s being promoted to a new position in Seattle. As Nick is their only relative left in the area, the prospect of losing him calls for some heavy Golden-Ager artillery.
The Dates: Oct. 17-21, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Mad Anthony Theatre Company | BTC page |

…OPENING THIS WEEK

BLUE MAN GROUP

Broadway in Cincinnati

The Story: BLUE MAN GROUP is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine comedy, music, and technology to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. The New York Times heralds the show as “One of the most delightful performance pieces ever staged.” E! Entertainment News exclaims, “Blue Man Group is what every live performance aspires to be.” The Baltimore Sun raves, “Blue Man Group packs a wallop. It’s a big, loud, funny, silly, visually arresting production!”
The Dates: Oct. 16-28, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Broadway in Cincinnati | BTC page |

BRIGHTON  BEACH MEMOIRS

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

The Story: It’s 1937, and 15-year-old Eugene Morris Jerome lives in close quarters with his extended family. While the daily dramas of his parents, brother, cousins and aunt swirl around him, Eugene spends his days dreaming of playing for his beloved Yankees … when he’s not thinking about girls or setting the table for dinner. Neil Simon’s semi-autobiographical play is a heartfelt love letter to his own Jewish childhood and proof that family harmonies and disharmonies transcend time and place.
The Dates: Oct. 13-Nov. 10, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | BTC page |

HAIRSPRAY

Xavier University

The Story: The 1950s are out and change is in the air!  Based on the movie of the same name, the newly combined Department of Music and Theater is proud to present HAIRSPRAY, winner of 9 Tony Awards including Best Musical. HAIRSPRAY is a family-friendly musical piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs.
The Dates: Oct. 19-27, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Xavier University | BTC page |

I DO! I DO!

Covedale Center for the Performing Arts

The Story: The show begins with Michael and Agnes on their wedding day and traces their life together over a period of 50 years, until the day they leave their house to the next pair of newlyweds. In that time we watch them go through their wedding night jitters, raise a family, negotiate mid-life crises, quarrel, separate, reconcile and grow old together, all lovingly to the strains of a tuneful, charming score which includes the standard “My Cup Runneth Over.”
The Dates: Oct. 18-Nov. 11, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Covedale Center for the Performing Arts | BTC page |

THE LARAMIE PROJECT

CenterStage Players of Ohio

The Story: On October 6th of 1998 Matthew Shepard was beaten and left to die tied to a fence in the outskirts of Laramie, Wyoming. He died six days later. His torture and murder became a watershed historical moment in America that highlighted many of the fault lines in our culture…
The Dates: Oct. 19-27, 2012
Tickets and More Information: CenterStage Players of Ohio | BTC page |

THE PASSION OF DRACULA

Beechmont Players Inc

The Story: This new take on the Dracula legend earns rave reviews due to its artful mixture of romance, classic gothic drama and, at times, nearly farcical comedy. It’s 1911 in the English countryside, site of the ominous Whitby Sanatorium. Several villagers have died mysteriously after the arrival of a reclusive foreigner. Coincidence? According to the notable scientist Dr. Van Helsing, Count Dracula is a threat to humanity and must be destroyed! Follow Van Helsing and his compatriots as they battle the powerful vampire to keep him from stealing the soul of the lovely heroine.
The Dates: Oct. 19-27, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Beechmont Players Inc | BTC page |

SEALED FOR FRESHNESS

Falcon Theatre

The Story: A hilarious comedy set at a 1968 Tupperware party gone awry! Filled with a combination of outrageous humor and serious themes, this play is a wonderful look back at the life of a 1960s housewife and a celebration of how far we’ve come. This show contains adult language and subject matter.
The Dates: Oct. 18-27, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Falcon Theatre | BTC page |

SEE HOW THEY RUN

Oxford Area Community Theatre

The Story: Set in the idyllic village of Merton-cum-Middlewick in 1940s England, the village inhabitants are preparing themselves for the imminent threat of Nazi invasion. Resident nosy-parker and spinster, Miss Skillon, becomes convinced that her beloved vicar’s actress wife is having an affair and attempts to expose her. Add an escaped German prisoner of war, a handsome actor, the visiting Bishop of Lax, a rotund locum priest and some meddling neighbors and hilarious confusion and mayhem result.
The Dates: Oct. 18-28, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Oxford Area Community Theatre | BTC page |

SEUSSICAL JR

Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

The Story: This fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza features favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including: Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Lazy Mayzie, and all of the Whos of Whoville! Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once On This Island, and Ragtime) have lovingly brought to life these classic, colorful tales, brought together by Jojo, a young boy and “thinker of strange and wonderful thinks!” As each story unfolds, audiences will marvel at how relevant and profound Seuss’s subtle themes are, making this musical appealing to all ages.
The Dates: Oct. 19-27, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati | BTC page |

TITUS ANDRONICUS

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

The Story: One of the bloodiest plays in the canon, Titus Andronicus is full to the brim with revenge, murder, betrayal and crimes most atrocious. Titus Andronicus evokes startling, gruesome and tragic imagery as the mighty Roman general Titus faces off with his mortal enemy, Tamora, Queen of the Goths. Titus and Tamora, in a spiral of bloody revenge, trade murder for hideous murder, each more brutal than the last.
The Dates: Oct. 20-Nov. 11, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | BTC page |

…CONTINUING THIS WEEK

A BRIGHT NEW BOISE

Clifton Players

The Story: In the bleak, corporate breakroom of a craft store in Idaho, someone is summoning The Rapture. Will, who has fled his rural hometown after a scandal at his Evangelical church, comes to the Hobby Lobby, not only for employment, but also to rekindle a relationship with Alex, his brooding teenage son, whom he gave up for adoption several years ago. Alex works there along with Leroy, his adopted brother and protector and Anna, a hapless young woman who reads bland fiction but hopes for dramatic endings. As their manager, foul-mouthed Pauline, tries ceaselessly to find order (and profit) in the chaos of small business, these lost souls of the Hobby Lobby confront an unyielding world through the beige-tinted impossibility of modern faith.
The Dates: Oct. 12-28, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Clifton Players | BTC page |

KING O’ THE MOON

Sunset Players

The Story: A hilarious, heartfelt sequel to OVER THE TAVERN. The Pazinski family has left the conservative 1950s for the rebellious 1960s. But prior knowledge of this working-class family is not a prerequisite to appreciating their ongoing trials and triumphs. As Apollo 11 is about to land on the moon, Rudy is rethinking the priesthood, Eddie is preparing for fatherhood and Vietnam, Annie is contemplating divorce and their mother, Ellen, considers a new romance. The Dates: Oct. 12-27, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Sunset Players | BTC page |

MRS. MANNERLY

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

The Story: This irreverent, yet poignant comedy is inspired by the hilarious memories of a childhood etiquette class, wherein playwright Jeffrey Hatcher conjures up the world of a ten-year-old studying manners. Set in 1967, Mrs. Mannerly is a demanding teacher, and no student in her thirty-six years of etiquette classes has ever achieved a perfect score. But, when he discovers her secret past, Young Jeffrey is determined to be the first to achieve this feat. This unique comic tale reveals truths about the face we present and the real selves that lie inside.
The Dates: Oct. 10-28, 2012 Tickets and More Information: Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati | BTC page |

ROMEO AND JULIET

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

The Story: The tale of the Bard’s star crossed lovers, brought to life in a modern world of passion and conflict. In defiance of their families and amidst the animosity of friends, a young couple will risk everything to be together. Receiving a contemporary staging, this production proves its continued relevance in the lives of young and old alike throughout the ages. The Dates: Oct. 12-Nov. 11, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | BTC page |

…CLOSING THIS WEEK

SNOOPY THE MUSICAL

The Drama Workshop

The Story: This lighthearted, musical romp through the Peanuts canon features Charlie Brown, Sally, Lucy, Linus, Peppermint Patty, Woodstock, and, of course, Snoopy! A charming, warm-hearted musical, Snoopy! The Musical is full of humor and life lessons. The musical features scenes taken from memorable sequences right out of the beloved comic strip, ranging from The Great Pumpkin to the psychiatrist’s office. Perfect for the entire family!
The Dates: Oct. 5-21, 2012
Tickets and More Information: The Drama Workshop | BTC page |

THROUGH THE NIGHT

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

The Story: This tour-de-force solo performance embodies the stories of six African-American men, ranging in age from 10 to 60, whose lives are intertwined in beautiful and unexpected ways during one life-changing evening. Dayton native Daniel Beaty’s signature style displays a dazzling blend of humor, poetry, music and drama that earned him Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle award nominations. Transcending race and gender, THROUGH THE NIGHT is a hard-hitting and inspirational story filled with possibility and promise.
The Dates: Sept. 22-Oct. 21, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | BTC page |

…COMING SOON

CHESS

UC College-Conservatory of Music

The Dates: Oct. 25-28, 2012
Tickets and More Information: UC College-Conservatory of Music | BTC page |

FLIPZOIDS

Miami University

The Dates: Oct. 24-28, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Miami University | BTC page |

THE INVESTMENT CLUB

PLOTT Performers

The Dates: Oct. 26-Nov. 3, 2012
Tickets and More Information: PLOTT Performers | BTC page |

PROOF

CenterStage Players Inc.

The Dates: Oct. 25-Nov. 3, 2012
Tickets and More Information: CenterStage Players Inc | BTC page |

THE ROYAL GAMBIT

Northern Kentucky University

The Dates: Oct. 25-Nov. 4, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Northern Kentucky University | BTC page |

Coming Up in Cincinnati Theatre: Oct. 8-14

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THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK

Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre

The Story: Based on a true account of the lives of a Jewish family hiding from the German occupying forces in war-torn Amsterdam. To escape the horrors of Nazi persecution, Otto Frank hides with his wife and two daughters in attic rooms above an Amsterdam warehouse for two years. Also hiding with the Franks are four other people – the Van Daans, their son Peter, and a dentist, Mr Dussel. In her diary Anne recorded an account of the trials and tribulations of the people around her, all trying to live a normal life in cramped attic accommodation, whilst under the constant threat of discovery by the Gestapo.
The Dates: Oct. 11-14, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre | BTC page |

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

UC College-Conservatory of Music

The Story: A comedy-horror-rock musical about a hapless florist who raises a plant that feeds on human blood. With a score in the style of 1960s rock and roll, doo-wop and Motown, the show “satirizes many things: science fiction, ‘B’ movies, musical comedy itself, and even the Faust legend.”
The Dates: Oct. 11-13, 2012
Tickets and More Information: UC College-Conservatory of Music | BTC page |

…OPENING THIS WEEK

A BRIGHT NEW BOISE

Clifton Players

The Story: In the bleak, corporate breakroom of a craft store in Idaho, someone is summoning The Rapture. Will, who has fled his rural hometown after a scandal at his Evangelical church, comes to the Hobby Lobby, not only for employment, but also to rekindle a relationship with Alex, his brooding teenage son, whom he gave up for adoption several years ago. Alex works there along with Leroy, his adopted brother and protector and Anna, a hapless young woman who reads bland fiction but hopes for dramatic endings. As their manager, foul-mouthed Pauline, tries ceaselessly to find order (and profit) in the chaos of small business, these lost souls of the Hobby Lobby confront an unyielding world through the beige-tinted impossibility of modern faith.
The Dates: Oct. 12-28, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Clifton Players | BTC page |

BRIGHTON  BEACH MEMOIRS

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

The Story: It’s 1937, and 15-year-old Eugene Morris Jerome lives in close quarters with his extended family. While the daily dramas of his parents, brother, cousins and aunt swirl around him, Eugene spends his days dreaming of playing for his beloved Yankees … when he’s not thinking about girls or setting the table for dinner. Neil Simon’s semi-autobiographical play is a heartfelt love letter to his own Jewish childhood and proof that family harmonies and disharmonies transcend time and place.
The Dates: Oct. 13-Nov. 10, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | BTC page |

KING O’ THE MOON

Sunset Players

The Story: A hilarious, heartfelt sequel to OVER THE TAVERN. The Pazinski family has left the conservative 1950s for the rebellious 1960s. But prior knowledge of this working-class family is not a prerequisite to appreciating their ongoing trials and triumphs. As Apollo 11 is about to land on the moon, Rudy is rethinking the priesthood, Eddie is preparing for fatherhood and Vietnam, Annie is contemplating divorce and their mother, Ellen, considers a new romance. The Dates: Oct. 12-27, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Sunset Players | BTC page |

MRS. MANNERLY

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

The Story: This irreverent, yet poignant comedy is inspired by the hilarious memories of a childhood etiquette class, wherein playwright Jeffrey Hatcher conjures up the world of a ten-year-old studying manners. Set in 1967, Mrs. Mannerly is a demanding teacher, and no student in her thirty-six years of etiquette classes has ever achieved a perfect score. But, when he discovers her secret past, Young Jeffrey is determined to be the first to achieve this feat. This unique comic tale reveals truths about the face we present and the real selves that lie inside.
The Dates: Oct. 10-28, 2012 Tickets and More Information: Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati | BTC page |

ROMEO AND JULIET

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

The Story: The tale of the Bard’s star crossed lovers, brought to life in a modern world of passion and conflict. In defiance of their families and amidst the animosity of friends, a young couple will risk everything to be together. Receiving a contemporary staging, this production proves its continued relevance in the lives of young and old alike throughout the ages. The Dates: Oct. 12-Nov. 11, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | BTC page |

…CONTINUING THIS WEEK

SNOOPY THE MUSICAL

The Drama Workshop

The Story: This lighthearted, musical romp through the Peanuts canon features Charlie Brown, Sally, Lucy, Linus, Peppermint Patty, Woodstock, and, of course, Snoopy! A charming, warm-hearted musical, Snoopy! The Musical is full of humor and life lessons. The musical features scenes taken from memorable sequences right out of the beloved comic strip, ranging from The Great Pumpkin to the psychiatrist’s office. Perfect for the entire family!
The Dates: Oct. 5-21, 2012
Tickets and More Information: The Drama Workshop | BTC page |

THROUGH THE NIGHT

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

The Story: This tour-de-force solo performance embodies the stories of six African-American men, ranging in age from 10 to 60, whose lives are intertwined in beautiful and unexpected ways during one life-changing evening. Dayton native Daniel Beaty’s signature style displays a dazzling blend of humor, poetry, music and drama that earned him Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle award nominations. Transcending race and gender, THROUGH THE NIGHT is a hard-hitting and inspirational story filled with possibility and promise.
The Dates: Sept. 22-Oct. 21, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | BTC page |

…CLOSING THIS WEEK

DEATH DEFYING ACTS

Stagecrafters Inc.

The Story: This long-running Off Broadway hit features the work of three gifted playwrights. David Mamet’s AN INTERVIEW is an oblique, mystifying interrogation. A sleazy lawyer is forced to answer difficult questions and to admit the truth about his life and career. In HOTLINE by Elaine May, a neurotic woman with enough urban angst to fill a neighborhood calls a suicide crisis hotline late one night. The counselor who gets the call is overwhelmed – it is his first night on the job. In Woody Allen’s CENTRAL PARK WEST”, a well-to-do psychiatrist has just discovered that her best friend is having an affair with her husband. She has invited the friend over for a confrontation after getting thoroughly soused. Meanwhile, the husband is about to run off with a college student.
The Dates: Oct. 6-14, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Stagecrafters Inc. | BTC page |

…COMING SOON

BLUE MAN GROUP

Broadway in Cincinnati

The Dates: Oct. 16-28, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Broadway in Cincinnati | BTC page |

BYE BYE BIRDIE

Children’s Theatre of Mason

The Dates: Oct. 19-21, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Children’s Theatre of Mason | BTC page |

CONFESSIONS

Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative

The Dates: Oct. 16, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative | BTC page |

HAIRSPRAY

Xavier University

The Dates: Oct. 19-27, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Xavier University | BTC page |

I DO! I DO!

Covedale Center for the Performing Arts

The Dates: Oct. 18-Nov. 11, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Covedale Center for the Performing Arts | BTC page |

THE LARAMIE PROJECT

CenterStage Players of Ohio

The Dates: Oct. 19-27, 2012
Tickets and More Information: CenterStage Players of Ohio | BTC page |

OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS

Mad Anthony Theatre Company

The Dates: Oct. 17-21, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Mad Anthony Theatre Company | BTC page |

THE PASSION OF DRACULA

Beechmont Players Inc

The Dates: Oct. 19-27, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Beechmont Players Inc | BTC page |

SEALED FOR FRESHNESS

Falcon Theatre

The Dates: Oct. 18-27, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Falcon Theatre | BTC page |

SEE HOW THEY RUN

Oxford Area Community Theatre

The Dates: Oct. 18-28, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Oxford Area Community Theatre | BTC page |

SEUSSICAL JR

Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

The Dates: Oct. 19-27, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati | BTC page |

TITUS ANDRONICUS

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

The Dates: Oct. 20-Nov. 11, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | BTC page |

trueLEARNING

trueTHEATRE

The Dates: Oct. 15, 2012
Tickets and More Information: trueTHEATRE | BTC page |

Coming Up in Cincinnati Theatre: Oct. 1-7

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DEAD AND BURIED

Miami University

The Story: A new comedy about three very different people who form unikely bonds of friendship as they help each other face tough personal challenges.
The Dates: Oct. 3-7, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Miami University | BTC page |

Megan Marshall as Hippolyta & Trey Wright as Nick Bottom.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

UC College-Conservatory of Music

The Story: A madcap misadventure in the complications and miscalculations of love and lust, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM is the Bard at his comic best. Driven by the magic of the impish Puck and his band of fairies, young lovers, older lovers and even a group of rude tradesmen are caught in a whirlwind of misdirected passion.
The Dates: Oct. 3-7, 2012
Tickets and More Information: UC College-Conservatory of Music | BTC page |

THE SANDMAN

The Carnegie

The Story: Staged reading of a frightening musical comedy based on the macabre writings of E.T.A. Hoffmann (THE NUTCRACKER). When the family of an ingenious German clockmaker engages a new nanny to care for the children, a series of bizarre and unnatural events begins to unfold. As the Strauss family is thrust ever deeper into ch aos, the sinister forces at play are revealed – forces from which only the children may be able to save them.
The Dates: Oct. 7, 2012
Tickets and More Information: The Carnegie | BTC page |

SEUSSICAL

Acting Up

The Story: Centers around Horton the Elephant, who finds himself faced with a double challenge–not only must he protect his tiny friend Jojo (and all the invisible Whos) from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him, the only one who recognizes “his kind and his powerful heart.” Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant, in a story that makes you laugh and cry.
The Dates: Oct. 5-7, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Acting Up | BTC page |

…OPENING THIS WEEK

DEATH DEFYING ACTS

Stagecrafters Inc.

The Story: This long-running Off Broadway hit features the work of three gifted playwrights. David Mamet’s AN INTERVIEW is an oblique, mystifying interrogation. A sleazy lawyer is forced to answer difficult questions and to admit the truth about his life and career. In HOTLINE by Elaine May, a neurotic woman with enough urban angst to fill a neighborhood calls a suicide crisis hotline late one night. The counselor who gets the call is overwhelmed – it is his first night on the job. In Woody Allen’s CENTRAL PARK WEST”, a well-to-do psychiatrist has just discovered that her best friend is having an affair with her husband. She has invited the friend over for a confrontation after getting thoroughly soused. Meanwhile, the husband is about to run off with a college student.
The Dates: Oct. 6-14, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Stagecrafters Inc. | BTC page |

SNOOPY THE MUSICAL

The Drama Workshop

The Story: This lighthearted, musical romp through the Peanuts canon features Charlie Brown, Sally, Lucy, Linus, Peppermint Patty, Woodstock, and, of course, Snoopy! A charming, warm-hearted musical, Snoopy! The Musical is full of humor and life lessons. The musical features scenes taken from memorable sequences right out of the beloved comic strip, ranging from The Great Pumpkin to the psychiatrist’s office. Perfect for the entire family!
The Dates: Oct. 5-21, 2012
Tickets and More Information: The Drama Workshop | BTC page |

…CONTINUING THIS WEEK

Daniel Beaty. Photo by Sandy Underwood.

THROUGH THE NIGHT

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

The Story: This tour-de-force solo performance embodies the stories of six African-American men, ranging in age from 10 to 60, whose lives are intertwined in beautiful and unexpected ways during one life-changing evening. Dayton native Daniel Beaty’s signature style displays a dazzling blend of humor, poetry, music and drama that earned him Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle award nominations. Transcending race and gender, THROUGH THE NIGHT is a hard-hitting and inspirational story filled with possibility and promise.
The Dates: Sept. 22-Oct. 21, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | BTC page |

…CLOSING THIS WEEK

THE LITTLE PRINCE

Thomas More College

The Story: Based on Antoine de Saint Exupery’s classic novella. Stranded in the Sahara desert, a world-weary aviator comes across a mysterious boy who speaks of the magic of the world around him. Captivating the pilot’s imagination through his adventures, the Little Prince coaxes the Aviator to see “what is essential is invisible to the eye.”
The Dates: Sept. 28-Oct. 7, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Thomas More College| BTC page |

THE PRODUCERS

Footlighters Inc.

The Story: New York, 1959. Max Bialystock was once the king of Broadway, but now all his shows close on opening night. Things turn around when he’s visited by the neurotic accountant Leo Bloom, who proposes a scheme tailor-made for producers who can only make flops: raise far more money than you need, then make sure the show is despised. No one will be interested in it, so you can pocket the surplus. To this end, they produce a musical called Springtime for Hitler and as opening night draws near, what can go wrong?
The Dates: Sept. 20-Oct. 6, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Footlighters Inc. | BTC page |

Abby Wagner as Essie. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU

Northern Kentucky University

The Story: This Pulitzer Prize winning comedy celebrates non-conformity as a man from a family of rich snobs becomes engaged to a woman from a good-natured but decidedly eccentric family. One dinner party and their families’ differences ignite! Will their love persevere, or will family ties pull them apart?
The Dates: Sept. 27-Oct. 7, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Northern Kentucky University | BTC page |

…COMING SOON

BRIGHTON  BEACH MEMOIRS

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

The Dates: Oct. 13-Nov. 10, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | BTC page |

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK

Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre

The Dates: Oct. 11-14, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre | BTC page |

KING O’ THE MOON

Sunset Players

The Dates: Oct. 12-27, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Sunset Players | BTC page |

Sara Clark as Juliet & Ian Bond as Romeo in Cincinnati Shakespeare Company's ROMEO & JULIET.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

UC College-Conservatory of Music

The Dates: Oct. 11-13, 2012
Tickets and More Information: UC College-Conservatory of Music | BTC page |

MRS. MANNERLY

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

The Dates: Oct. 10-28, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati | BTC page |

ROMEO AND JULIET

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

The Dates: Oct. 12-Nov. 11, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | BTC page |

Coming Up in Cincinnati Theatre: Sept. 24-30

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JUST BEYOND REACH

Shark Eat Muffin Theatre Company

The Story: A creative and collaborative night of short plays. Various themes were suggested on the company Facebook page and one was drawn at random. That theme was JUST BEYOND REACH and it allowed three very different but local playwrights to let their creativity thrive. Two months later the writers have created three short scripts all based around the interpretation of that theme.
The Dates: Sept. 27-29, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Shark Eat Muffin Theatre Company | BTC page |

…OPENING THIS WEEK

THE LITTLE PRINCE

Thomas More College

The Story: Based on Antoine de Saint Exupery’s classic novella. Stranded in the Sahara desert, a world-weary aviator comes across a mysterious boy who speaks of the magic of the world around him. Captivating the pilot’s imagination through his adventures, the Little Prince coaxes the Aviator to see “what is essential is invisible to the eye.”
The Dates: Sept. 28-Oct. 7, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Thomas More College| BTC page |

Daniel Beaty.

THROUGH THE NIGHT

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

The Story: This tour-de-force solo performance embodies the stories of six African-American men, ranging in age from 10 to 60, whose lives are intertwined in beautiful and unexpected ways during one life-changing evening. Dayton native Daniel Beaty’s signature style displays a dazzling blend of humor, poetry, music and drama that earned him Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle award nominations. Transcending race and gender, THROUGH THE NIGHT is a hard-hitting and inspirational story filled with possibility and promise.
The Dates: Sept. 22-Oct. 21, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | BTC page |

YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU

Northern Kentucky University

The Story: This Pulitzer Prize winning comedy celebrates non-conformity as a man from a family of rich snobs becomes engaged to a woman from a good-natured but decidedly eccentric family. One dinner party and their families’ differences ignite! Will their love persevere, or will family ties pull them apart?
The Dates: Sept. 27-Oct. 7, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Northern Kentucky University | BTC page |

…CONTINUING THIS WEEK

THE PRODUCERS

Footlighters Inc.

The Story: New York, 1959. Max Bialystock was once the king of Broadway, but now all his shows close on opening night. Things turn around when he’s visited by the neurotic accountant Leo Bloom, who proposes a scheme tailor-made for producers who can only make flops: raise far more money than you need, then make sure the show is despised. No one will be interested in it, so you can pocket the surplus. To this end, they produce a musical called Springtime for Hitler and as opening night draws near, what can go wrong?
The Dates: Sept. 20-Oct. 6, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Footlighters Inc. | BTC page |

…CLOSING THIS WEEK

Torie Pate as Mae, Katie Hamilton-Meier as Maggie & Clifford Nunley as Brick. Photo by Holly Yurchison.

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF

Covedale Center for the Performing Arts

The Story: In a plantation house, a family celebrates the sixty-fifth birthday of its patriarch, Big Daddy. But the mood is tense, despite the festivities, as long-simmering evils poison the party. Greed, sins of the past and desperate clawing hopes for the future spar with one another as the knowledge that Big Daddy is dying slowly makes the rounds.
The Dates: Sept. 6-30, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Covedale Center for the Performing Arts | BTC page |

THE CURIOUS SAVAGE

Village Players

The Story: After inheriting $10 million, Mrs. Savage decides to establish a fund to help others realize their dreams. But her grown step-children have their own designs on the money and commit her to a sanatorium, hoping to “bring her to her senses.” There she meets various social misfits—just the kind of people she wants to help. A warm-hearted, uplifting comedy.
The Dates: Sept. 21-29, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Village Players | BTC page |

Helen Raymond as Marion, Owen Gunderman as Winthrop & Dan Doerger as Harold Hill. Photo by Holly Yurchison.

THE MUSIC MAN

Showboat Majestic

The Story: THE MUSIC MAN follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he vows to organize – this despite the fact he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall.
The Dates: Sept. 12-30, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Showboat Majestic | BTC page |

Adam Van Wagoner as D’Artagnan and Shad Ramsey as Rochefort. Photo by Sandy Underwood.

THE THREE MUSKETEERS

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

The Story: Young Frenchman D’Artagnan and his plucky sister Sabine aspire to join the famed Musketeers. But they get more than they bargained for when they stumble into the center of a bitter rivalry between King Louis and the evil Cardinal Richelieu. The stakes have never been higher for our favorite swashbucklers in this action-packed update of one of the greatest adventure stories of all time.
The Dates: Sept. 1-29, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | BTC page |

Alyssa Mehnert as Jean Louise Finch (Scout), Bruce Cromer as Atticus Finch, Noah Lentini as Jeremy Finch (Jem) & Torie Wiggins as Calpurnia. Photo by Jeanna Vella.

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

The Story: In 1932 Alabama, Atticus Finch challenges the conscience of a town steeped in prejudice, violence, and hypocrisy. This story is a powerful portrait of a south poisoned by prejudice and the one man with the courage to fight against an injustice, but like the novel from which it comes, is filled with warmth and humor.
The Dates: Sept. 7-30. 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | BTC page |

WAIT UNTIL DARK

Fairfield Footlighters

The Story: A tense situation develops for Suzie Hendrix, who is blind, when a gang of criminals believe she has possession of a doll filled with drugs that they want, and they’ll stop at nothing to get it back.  But they soon find out Suzie is not an easy victim when she levels the playing field when darkness falls.
The Dates: Sept. 21-30, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Fairfield Footlighters | BTC page |

…COMING SOON

DEAD AND BURIED

Miami University

The Dates: Oct. 3-7, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Miami University | BTC page |

DEATH DEFYING ACTS

Stagecrafters Inc.

The Dates: Oct. 6-14, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Stagecrafters Inc. | BTC page |

Megan Marshall as Hippolyta & Trey Wright as Nick Bottom in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

UC College-Conservatory of Music

The Dates: Oct. 3-7, 2012
Tickets and More Information: UC College-Conservatory of Music | BTC page |

THE SANDMAN

The Carnegie

The Dates: Oct. 7, 2012
Tickets and More Information: The Carnegie | BTC page |

SEUSSICAL

Acting Up

The Dates: Oct. 5-7, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Acting Up | BTC page |

SNOOPY THE MUSICAL

The Drama Workshop

The Dates: Oct. 5-21, 2012
Tickets and More Information: The Drama Workshop | BTC page |

Coming Up in Cincinnati Theatre: Sept. 17-23

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THE CHRONICLE

Know Theatre Cincinnati’s Fall Fringe Festival

The Story: Lives deconstructed. Because we care. OTRimprov is proud to once again present their flagship production. Inspired by one of the most popular shows to emerge from the Chicago improv scene, THE CHRONICLE is OTRimprov’s take on the Armando Diaz Experience, where a special guest shares personal stories that weave into scenes inspired by the monologues. OTRi will once again tap Fringe artists as their storytellers for this encore production where we do whatever the hell we want with other people’s lives. 
The Dates: Sept. 19, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Know Theatre Cincinnati | BTC page |

OCCUPY THIS!

Know Theatre Cincinnati’s Fall Fringe Festival

The Story: Comedic Storyteller “Reverend Nuge” went to Occupy Wall Street and Occupy Detroit just to carry funny signs.  But a funny thing happened on the way to the Revolution – he started to believe in it.  The next thing you know he’s camping with crack addicts, marching with anarchists, burying a friend and writing this show.
The Dates: Sept. 20 & 22, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Know Theatre Cincinnati | BTC page |

ON HER PILLOW

Know Theatre Cincinnati’s Fall Fringe Festival

The Story: In 1977 it was cool to be a multi-racial family if you lived in San Francisco, or New York…but we lived in Addyston, Oh. Not cool…and NOT O.K. Then my parents gave me the name Honour Pillow because I wasn’t going to stand out enough as the only curly headed, biracial giant at my school. Now I was a curly headed, biracial giant named Honour Pillow. Geesh. No ordinary life could follow this beginning. I would become a Model in New York, a Comedienne in Chicago, and a Cancer Patient in Las Vegas. Being biracial was the least of my worries.
The Dates: Sept. 19 & 21, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Know Theatre Cincinnati | BTC page |

THE SCREW YOU REVUE

Know Theatre Cincinnati’s Fall Fringe Festival

The Story: Wayburn Sassy is an 89 year old self-proclaimed “Entertainment Legend” and America’s Favorite Bigot. Wayburn fears Blacks, Jews, Hispanics, Japanese, Arabs, Islanders, the Taiwanese, bongo players, men in kilts, and above ALL he fears ” Whimsicals” (Wayburn’s word for Gay Men). Wayburn has the excellent fortune of sharing the stage with his “Amorous Amazon,” his “Leggy Lolita,” his “Girl-with-the-Gorgeous-Gams,” Miss Didi Panache. Didi loves everyone, but she loves Wayburn best. Together, this irreverent twosome transport the audience to a place where no subject is taboo and everyone takes part in the joke.
The Dates: Sept. 21 & 22, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Know Theatre Cincinnati | BTC page |

UNFRINGED

Know Theatre Cincinnati’s Fall Fringe Festival

The Story: Kevin J Thornton (Sex, Dreams & Self Control 2009, I Love You We’re F*#ked 2011, Strange Dreamz 2012) returns with “Kevin J Thornton: UNFRINGED.” Expect his signature mix of comedic storytelling and original music, but this time with a twist. The entire hour is completely unscripted and spontaneous! He knows he’s probably going to talk about the time he worked on a cruise ship in South America and then play you the joke ideas he records into his phone in the middle of the night when he’s super stoned, but that’s about it. One thing is certain, this will be never before heard material. Could be thrilling. Could be moderately thrilling. Could be something else entirely.
The Dates: Sept. 20 & 22, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Know Theatre Cincinnati | BTC page |

…OPENING THIS WEEK

THE CURIOUS SAVAGE

Village Players

The Story: After inheriting $10 million, Mrs. Savage decides to establish a fund to help others realize their dreams. But her grown step-children have their own designs on the money and commit her to a sanatorium, hoping to “bring her to her senses.” There she meets various social misfits—just the kind of people she wants to help. A warm-hearted, uplifting comedy.
The Dates: Sept. 21-29, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Village Players | BTC page |

THE PRODUCERS

Footlighters Inc.

The Story: New York, 1959. Max Bialystock was once the king of Broadway, but now all his shows close on opening night. Things turn around when he’s visited by the neurotic accountant Leo Bloom, who proposes a scheme tailor-made for producers who can only make flops: raise far more money than you need, then make sure the show is despised. No one will be interested in it, so you can pocket the surplus. To this end, they produce a musical called Springtime for Hitler and as opening night draws near, what can go wrong?
The Dates: Sept. 20-Oct. 6, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Footlighters Inc. | BTC page |

THROUGH THE NIGHT

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

The Story: This tour-de-force solo performance embodies the stories of six African-American men, ranging in age from 10 to 60, whose lives are intertwined in beautiful and unexpected ways during one life-changing evening. Dayton native Daniel Beaty’s signature style displays a dazzling blend of humor, poetry, music and drama that earned him Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle award nominations. Transcending race and gender, THROUGH THE NIGHT is a hard-hitting and inspirational story filled with possibility and promise.
The Dates: Sept. 22-Oct. 21, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | BTC page |

WAIT UNTIL DARK

Fairfield Footlighters

The Story: A tense situation develops for Suzie Hendrix, who is blind, when a gang of criminals believe she has possession of a doll filled with drugs that they want, and they’ll stop at nothing to get it back.  But they soon find out Suzie is not an easy victim when she levels the playing field when darkness falls.
The Dates: Sept. 21-30, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Fairfield Footlighters | BTC page |

…CONTINUING THIS WEEK

Torie Pate as Mae, Katie Hamilton-Meier as Maggie & Clifford Nunley as Brick. Photo by Holly Yurchison.

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF

Covedale Center for the Performing Arts

The Story: In a plantation house, a family celebrates the sixty-fifth birthday of its patriarch, Big Daddy. But the mood is tense, despite the festivities, as long-simmering evils poison the party. Greed, sins of the past and desperate clawing hopes for the future spar with one another as the knowledge that Big Daddy is dying slowly makes the rounds.
The Dates: Sept. 6-30, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Covedale Center for the Performing Arts | BTC page |

Helen Raymond as Marion, Owen Gunderman as Winthrop & Dan Doerger as Harold Hill. Photo by Holly Yurchison.

THE MUSIC MAN

Showboat Majestic

The Story: THE MUSIC MAN follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he vows to organize – this despite the fact he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall.
The Dates: Sept. 12-30, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Showboat Majestic | BTC page |

Adam Van Wagoner as D’Artagnan and Shad Ramsey as Rochefort. Photo by Sandy Underwood.

THE THREE MUSKETEERS

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

The Story: Young Frenchman D’Artagnan and his plucky sister Sabine aspire to join the famed Musketeers. But they get more than they bargained for when they stumble into the center of a bitter rivalry between King Louis and the evil Cardinal Richelieu. The stakes have never been higher for our favorite swashbucklers in this action-packed update of one of the greatest adventure stories of all time.
The Dates: Sept. 1-29, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | BTC page |

Alyssa Mehnert as Jean Louise Finch (Scout), Bruce Cromer as Atticus Finch, Noah Lentini as Jeremy Finch (Jem) & Torie Wiggins as Calpurnia. Photo by Jeanna Vella.

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

The Story: In 1932 Alabama, Atticus Finch challenges the conscience of a town steeped in prejudice, violence, and hypocrisy. This story is a powerful portrait of a south poisoned by prejudice and the one man with the courage to fight against an injustice, but like the novel from which it comes, is filled with warmth and humor.
The Dates: Sept. 7-30. 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | BTC page |

…CLOSING THIS WEEK

CLOSER THAN EVER

Middletown Lyric Theatre

The Story: As with their earlier revue, each song in CLOSER THAN EVER is a story: an intimate, insightful tale about couples and unrequited love. Included are several songs that were cut from the acclaimed BABY. Love, security, happiness-and holding onto them in a world that pulls you in a hundred directions at once. Maltby and Shire bring their celebrated craft and contemporary sensibility to songs about aging, mid-life crisis, second marriages, and role reversals.
The Dates: Sept. 13-22, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Middletown Lyric Theatre | BTC page |

THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY

Mariemont Players

The Story: Bingham, president of the Quail Valley Country Club, discovers that the golfer he thought would play for his club has switched sides, and the huge bet he had foolishly wagered will likely to be lost. You’ll never look at golf the same way again as this fast-moving farce twists and turns from one laugh surprise to another.
The Dates: Sept. 7-23, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Mariemont Players | BTC page |

Annie Fitzpatrick as Margie, Margaret Ivey as Kate & Chris Clavelli as Mike. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.

GOOD PEOPLE

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

The Story: In this humor laced drama, Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole) explores the struggles, shifting loyalties and unshakeable hopes that come with having next to nothing in America. Margie Walsh can’t catch a break. Laid off from her job at the dollar store, Margie is faced with the reality that South Boston is providing her the same level of opportunity it always has: none. Wry, rough around the edges and ready to make a change, she goes to seek out the one who got away—both from “Southie” and from her. Instead, she finds herself in the ‘burbs and out of her element, facing the question: is opportunity granted or earned? Good People takes an affectionate look at the ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’ through the eyes of characters who won’t be ignored.
The Dates: Sept. 5-23, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati | BTC page |

…COMING SOON

JUST BEYOND REACH

Shark Eat Muffin Theatre Company

The Dates: Sept. 27-29, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Shark Eat Muffin Theatre Company | BTC page |

THE LITTLE PRINCE

Thomas More College

The Dates: Sept. 28-Oct. 7, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Thomas More College| BTC page |

YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU

Northern Kentucky University

The Dates: Sept. 27-Oct. 7, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Northern Kentucky University | BTC page |

Coming Up in Cincinnati Theatre: Sept. 12-16

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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: Sept. 12, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | BTC page |

…OPENING THIS WEEK

CLOSER THAN EVER

Middletown Lyric Theatre

The Story: As with their earlier revue, each song in CLOSER THAN EVER is a story: an intimate, insightful tale about couples and unrequited love. Included are several songs that were cut from the acclaimed BABY. Love, security, happiness-and holding onto them in a world that pulls you in a hundred directions at once. Maltby and Shire bring their celebrated craft and contemporary sensibility to songs about aging, mid-life crisis, second marriages, and role reversals.
The Dates: Sept. 13-22, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Middletown Lyric Theatre | BTC page |

Helen Raymond as Marion, Owen Gunderman as Winthrop & Dan Doerger as Harold Hill. Photo by Holly Yurchison.

THE MUSIC MAN

Showboat Majestic

The Story: THE MUSIC MAN follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he vows to organize – this despite the fact he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall.
The Dates: Sept. 12-30, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Showboat Majestic | BTC page |

…CONTINUING THIS WEEK

Torie Pate as Mae, Katie Hamilton-Meier as Maggie & Clifford Nunley as Brick. Photo by Holly Yurchison.

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF

Covedale Center for the Performing Arts

The Story: In a plantation house, a family celebrates the sixty-fifth birthday of its patriarch, Big Daddy. But the mood is tense, despite the festivities, as long-simmering evils poison the party. Greed, sins of the past and desperate clawing hopes for the future spar with one another as the knowledge that Big Daddy is dying slowly makes the rounds.
The Dates: Sept. 6-30, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Covedale Center for the Performing Arts | BTC page |

THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY

Mariemont Players

The Story: Bingham, president of the Quail Valley Country Club, discovers that the golfer he thought would play for his club has switched sides, and the huge bet he had foolishly wagered will likely to be lost. You’ll never look at golf the same way again as this fast-moving farce twists and turns from one laugh surprise to another.
The Dates: Sept. 7-23, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Mariemont Players | BTC page |

Annie Fitzpatrick as Margie, Margaret Ivey as Kate & Chris Clavelli as Mike. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.

GOOD PEOPLE

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

The Story: In this humor laced drama, Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole) explores the struggles, shifting loyalties and unshakeable hopes that come with having next to nothing in America. Margie Walsh can’t catch a break. Laid off from her job at the dollar store, Margie is faced with the reality that South Boston is providing her the same level of opportunity it always has: none. Wry, rough around the edges and ready to make a change, she goes to seek out the one who got away—both from “Southie” and from her. Instead, she finds herself in the ‘burbs and out of her element, facing the question: is opportunity granted or earned? Good People takes an affectionate look at the ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’ through the eyes of characters who won’t be ignored.
The Dates: Sept. 5-23, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati | BTC page |

Adam Van Wagoner as D’Artagnan and Shad Ramsey as Rochefort. Photo by Sandy Underwood.

THE THREE MUSKETEERS

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

The Story: Young Frenchman D’Artagnan and his plucky sister Sabine aspire to join the famed Musketeers. But they get more than they bargained for when they stumble into the center of a bitter rivalry between King Louis and the evil Cardinal Richelieu. The stakes have never been higher for our favorite swashbucklers in this action-packed update of one of the greatest adventure stories of all time.
The Dates: Sept. 1-29, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | BTC page |

Alyssa Mehnert as Jean Louise Finch (Scout), Bruce Cromer as Atticus Finch, Noah Lentini as Jeremy Finch (Jem) & Torie Wiggins as Calpurnia. Photo by Jeanna Vella.

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

The Story: In 1932 Alabama, Atticus Finch challenges the conscience of a town steeped in prejudice, violence, and hypocrisy. This story is a powerful portrait of a south poisoned by prejudice and the one man with the courage to fight against an injustice, but like the novel from which it comes, is filled with warmth and humor.
The Dates: Sept. 7-30. 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | BTC page |

…CLOSING THIS WEEK

AN INSPECTOR CALLS

Lebanon Theatre Company

The Story: This three-act drama takes place on a single night in 1912 focusing on the prosperous middle-class Birling family, who live in a comfortable home in Brumley, “an industrial city in the north Midlands.” A man calling himself Inspector Goole arrives and questions the family about the suicide of a young working-class woman Eva Smith (also known as Daisy Renton). He interrogates each family member and reveals that each has been responsible for the young woman’s exploitation, abandonment and social ruin, effectively leading to her death. 
The Dates: Sept. 7-16, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Lebanon Theatre Company | BTC page |

A SHORT STAY AT THE WHISPERING PINES

Xenia Area Community Theatre

The Story: Part comedy, part mystery, part confusion and all fun. The story centers around Whispering Pines, a boarding house run by two sisters. When a new face rolls into town, we meet the two sisters, one of whom believes herself to be a reincarnated American Indian, and a host of their boarders as they try to convince the newcomer to lengthen his stay.
The Dates: Sept. 7-16, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Xenia Area Community Theatre | BTC page |

…COMING SOON

THE CURIOUS SAVAGE

Village Players

The Dates: Sept. 21-29, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Village Players | BTC page |

THE PRODUCERS

Footlighters Inc.

The Dates: Sept. 20-Oct. 6, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Footlighters Inc. | BTC page |

WAIT UNTIL DARK

Fairfield Footlighters

The Dates: Sept. 21-30, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Fairfield Footlighters | BTC page |

THROUGH THE NIGHT

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

The Dates: Sept. 22-Oct. 21, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | BTC page |