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Registration Open for USITT's 2015 Conference & Stage Expo
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2014
Online registration for USITT 2015 in Cincinnati is now open. Register for the 2015 Annual Conference & Stage Expo here.
Cincinnati Theaters Announce Special Character Appearances, Beginning 11/15
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2014
Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati and The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati are joining together to spread holiday cheer across the Tristate with a number of special character appearances beginning Nov. 15.
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati to Host MEALS 4 MONOLOGUES 12/8-9
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2014
Dim the lights, raise the curtain! With the holiday season upon us, Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati hosts its third annual Meals 4 Monologues open auditions. Actors from throughout the Midwest are invited, on behalf of the Casting Society of America (CSA), for an open general audition call to perform for D. Lynn Meyers, C.S.A. in exchange for two non-perishable food items to benefit Cincinnati's Freestore Foodbank.
LIGHTS, CAMERA, MURDER Interactive Murder Mystery to Benefit NET at The Cabaret
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2014
Gloria Swansong is coming back to the silver screen. But someone wants to send her to that big screening room in the sky instead! Could it be the spurned lover, the jealous stand-in, or does someone have a dark secret? No more "close-ups" for Miss Swansong! The murder mystery show will be held at The Cabaret at the Below Zero Lounge in the Gateway Quarter (1120 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202) on Saturday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Know Theatre's Season to Continue with BUREAU OF MISSING PERSONS
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2014
These clues lead Angela on a quest from her New York apartment to a cave in Moscow in search of someone missing. Inspired by the magical realism of Jorge Luis Borges, Bureau of Missing Persons explores what it takes to come back to life when you've been smothered by grief.
USITT Receives GuideStar Gold Rating
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2014
USITT is now a GuideStar Gold organization, a designation that increases USITT's public transparency and encourages donor support.
Cincinnati Playhouse to Present A CHRISTMAS CAROL, 11/26-12/28
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2014
Three holiday spirits - Christmas Past, Present and Future - conspire to redeem a miserly humbug at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park as U.S. Bank presents Charles Dickens' iconic holiday story, A CHRISTMAS CAROL. The beloved tale, enjoyed each season by multiple generations of Cincinnatians, will be performed for its 24th year in the Playhouse's Robert S. Marx Theatre from Nov. 26 through Dec. 28.
Cincinnati Shakespeare's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS Begins 11/21
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2014
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company continues with this season's opening Shakespeare production of 'The Comedy of Errors' playing November 21- December 13, 2014. For this production, Cincinnati Shakespeare is thrilled to welcome the Executive Director of the Shakespeare Theatre Association, Patrick Flick, to the director's chair for the first time at CSC! The production features Cincinnati Shakespeare's Resident Ensemble members including Jeremy Dubin, Paul Riopelle, Justin McCombs and Josh Katawick. The design is generously sponsored by Towne Properties.
EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY Returning to Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2014
For the ninth straight year, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company will offer a full season of holiday cheer in just 90 minutes with 'Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)' by Michael Carleton, James Fitzgerald, and John K. Alvarez. This hilarious production is a non-stop holiday romp through everyone's favorite Christmas stories performed by just four actors in ninety minutes. Justin McCombs and Sara Clark, both now ninth year veterans of the company, return to poke fun at the holiday season, joined by Billy Chace, an eighth year company member. Miranda McGee, fifth year company member, returns as a special guest. CSC Artistic Associate, Jeremy Dubin, returns to the director's chair. This production is one of the most popular events in Cincinnati Shakespeare Company history breaking attendance and sales records every year. All tickets are $28, making this show an affordable holiday treat. Audiences are encouraged to get their tickets soon!
Tickets to CINDERELLA National Tour at Aronoff Center On Sale Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2014
RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA, the 2013 Tony Award-winning Broadway musical from the creators of South Pacific and The Sound of Music, will play the Aronoff Center for a limited engagement from January 6 - 18, 2015. Tickets for CINDERELLA go on sale Friday, October 31 at 9AM and can be purchased at the Aronoff Center Box Office downtown at 650 Walnut Street, online at CincinnatiArts.org or by phone at 513.621.ARTS.
Karamu House's Terrence Spivey to Open USITT 2015, March 18
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2014
Terrence Spivey, the dynamic artistic director of Cleveland's historic Karamu House theatre, will deliver the keynote address at USITT's 2015 Annual Conference & Stage Expo in Cincinnati next March.
Cincinnati Pops to Welcome The Midtown Men, 11/2
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2014
A musical sensation on Broadway and now on film, Jersey Boys has taken America by storm, bringing back all of the tight harmonies and rock 'n' roll that defined the 1960s. The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra welcomes four stars from the original Broadway cast to the Music Hall stage, bringing their hit tunes to life for one night only, 7 p.m. Sunday, November 2. With music ranging from The Mamas and the Papas ("California Dreamin'") and The Beatles ("Can't Buy Me Love") to The Temptations ("Just My Imagination"), The Midtown Men have brought their tunes and their incredible choreography to stages across the country. Highlighting the show, of course, is the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons' greatest hits, including Big Girls Don't Cry, Can't Take My Eyes Off You, and Oh, What a Night.
Cincinnati Playhouse to Present TENDERLY: THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL, 11/15-12/28
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2014
No matter where in the world her voice and fortunes took her, Rosemary Clooney always came home. And that's the case yet again with TENDERLY: THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL, which debuts Nov. 15 through Dec. 28 in the Playhouse's intimate Thompson Shelterhouse Theatre.
Cincinnati Playhouse Presents SAFE HOUSE, Now thru 11/15
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2014
SAFE HOUSE, Keith Josef Adkins' moving and surprising drama exploring a little-known chapter in our region's history, is the 71st world premiere production at the Playhouse. It will continue the Robert S. Marx Theatre season today, Oct. 18 through Nov. 15.
Urban Gospel Musical IN LOVE WITH TYRONE Aiming for Broadway
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2014
Playwright Ericka Nicole Malone is looking to take her popular Gospel Musical "In Love with Tyrone" to the Big Apple and is currently in talks with directors and producers to bring the touring show to Broadway for a run on the "Great White Way." Malone has partnered with a famed New York City General Manager and Tony Award-winning Producer, who has produced past and current shows on Broadway.
Children's Theatre of Cincinnati Presents DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR., Beginning Today
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2014
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati kicks off its 90th MainStage season today, October 17 through October 19, and October 25, 2014 at the Taft Theatre with DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR., one of the company's most requested shows.
Hitchcock Thriller THE BIRDS Flies to Cincinnati Shakespeare This Halloween
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2014
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company continues their season with a Regional Premiere for the Halloween season of 'The Birds' by Conor McPherson, from the short story by Daphne du Maurier today, October 17- November 8, 2014.
BWW Reviews: I LOVED, I LOST, I MADE SPAGHETTI is Steaming Good
by Kelly Thompson - October 16, 2014
I'm normally not a fan of an one person shows because what I love about theater is the interaction between multiple actors and the emotions that can come from that. However, I Love, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti has made me rethink my previous thought. This was an engaging, fun and interesting one person production.
CCM's GOLD RUSH Expedition Race Documentary Film Series Comes to Universal Sports Network Tonight
by TV News Desk - October 16, 2014
The University of Cincinnati's student-produced Gold Rush Expedition Race documentary film series will be coming to television sets nationwide this fall courtesy of a new broadcast agreement with Universal Sports Network.
USITT and the Wally Russell Foundation Create Wally Russell Mentoring Award; Nominations Open thru 12/15
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2014
Wally Russell, one of theatre technology's most beloved leaders, also was one of its most generous mentors. That's why USITT and the Wally Russell Foundation created a new award to honor an industry professional who has helped others start their careers.
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company's THE BIRDS Opens this Week
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2014
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company continues their season with a Regional Premiere for the Halloween season of 'The Birds' by Conor McPherson, from the short story by Daphne du Maurier October 17- November 8, 2014. This production is directed by Cincinnati Shakespeare's Producing Artistic Director, Brian Isaac Phillips and features Cincinnati Shakespeare's Resident Ensemble members Sara Clark, Sherman Fracher, Nicholas Rose and Brent Vimtrup. The design is generously sponsored by Raymond James.
Cincinnati Music Theatre to Present YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, 11/7-15
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2014
Downtown's community theatre, Cincinnati Music Theatre (CMT), invites you to join them as they proudly present Charlie Harper as YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN in the monstrous, musical version of the classic film by Mel Brooks, running November 7-15, 2014 at the Aronoff Center's intimate Jarson-Kaplan Theater (see full performance schedule below).
Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative Presents Staged Reading of GRANT'S WISH Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2014
Sent to preside over its demise, the manager of the shabby, but historic, Silver Swan Inn (a formerly elegant small-town Indiana stopover) instead falls in love with the place and with a local lady lawyer in Ted Pollard's Grant's Wish, Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative's (CPI) staged reading tonight, October 14, 2014, 7:30 p.m. at the Aronoff Center for the Arts' Fifth Third Bank Theater.
Free Welcome Experiment Performances of MOBY DICK Now Playing at the Know Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2014
In order to ensure that everyone -- not just the wealthy and elite -- can take part in live theatre in Cincinnati, Know Theatre now provides Wednesday night performances of MainStage productions completely FREE of charge to anyone who wants to see a show. This new initiative began during the MainStage Season 17 opener Harry & The Thief, and now continues with the regional premiere of Moby Dick, running now through November 8.
Tickets to ELF at Aronoff Center On Sale 10/10
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2014
NETworks Presentations, LLC, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures and Unique Features, bring the Broadway musical ELF to the Aronoff Center in Cincinnati, presented by Broadway in Cincinnati. Tickets will go on sale Friday, October 10 at 9AM for performances December 2 - 7, 2014 as part of the 2014-2015 Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati Season presented by TriHealth. Tickets are available at the Aronoff Center Box Office downtown at 650 Walnut Street, online at CincinnatiArts.org or by phone at 513.621.ARTS. Group orders of ten or more may be placed by calling 513.369.4363.

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