Bob Allen News

His first of five consecutive No. 1 albums, it lit the spark that paved the way for a neotraditional generation of artists like Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Clint Black and many more. 

Poet and author Dr. Ian Prattis has announced the release of his new short story collection, Past, Present, Future: Stories that Haunt. Released by Manor House Publishing in April 2021, the book is already receiving rave reviews from readers and reviewers.

Poet and author Dr. Ian Prattis has announced the release of his new short story collection, Past, Present, Future: Stories that Haunt.

Bringing great shows from around the world, across the country and throughout the region, the Harris Center for the Arts' new 2017-18 season is on sale now.

Bringing artists from around the world, and from most every genre, the Harris Center for the Arts at Folsom Lake College will offer upwards of four hundred performances in its 2016/2017 Season.

This December New Edgecliff Theatre's (NET) ever-popular radio drama fundraiser "Sweet Suspense" becomes "Season's Sweetings" for the holidays.

Blanche du Bois, a woman whose life has been undermined by her romantic illusions, rejects the realities of life as her desperate defense of her weak, vulnerable soul. But when she is reduced to living on the charity of her sister, in a seedy New Orleans apartment, Blanche's confrontation with her brutish brother in law, leads to a revelation of her tragic self-delusion and, in the end, to madness. A classic American drama which ranks as one of the greatest in our theatre. Greg Procaccino, Director; Melanie Dawn Hall, Production Stage Manager

D. Lynn Meyers, Producing Artistic Director of Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, announced today that ETC will host a stage reading of 'Soldiers' Christmas,' a new play based on The Christmas Truce of 1914, on June 28, 2014 at 7:30 PM at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, 1127 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. The reading will be directed by Bob Allen and is part of Cincinnati Remembers World War I, a year-long community arts celebration sponsored by Cincinnati Opera. Admission is $10. To order, call the Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Box Office at (513) 421-3555.

D. Lynn Meyers, Producing Artistic Director of Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, announced that ETC will showcase a stage reading of 'Soldiers' Christmas,' a new play about The Christmas Truce of 1914 written by award-winning playwright Philip Paradis.

D. Lynn Meyers, Producing Artistic Director of Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, announced that ETC will showcase a stage reading of 'Soldiers' Christmas,' a new play about The Christmas Truce of 1914 written by award-winning playwright Philip Paradis.

D. Lynn Meyers, Producing Artistic Director of Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, announced today that ETC will host a stage reading of 'Soldiers' Christmas,' a new play based on The Christmas Truce of 1914, on June 28, 2014 at 7:30 PM at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, 1127 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. The reading will be directed by Bob Allen and is part of Cincinnati Remembers World War I, a year-long community arts celebration sponsored by Cincinnati Opera. Admission is $10. To order, call the Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Box Office at (513) 421-3555.

Following a valiant 22-month struggle, Mark Flugge succumbed to major undiagnosed hearing issues and depression early Sunday morning, May 11. He expressed the hope that his music will live on, and heartfelt love to all of his many friends, family, students, and colleagues. A private service is being scheduled, with a public memorial concert in celebration of his life and music at a later date.

New Edgecliff Theatre opens its 2013-2014 season with the classic American comedy, Bus Stop, tonight, September 18.

New Edgecliff Theatre proudly opens its 2013-2014 season with the classic American comedy, Bus Stop, on September 18. Directed by Jared Doren, this charming romantic tale has been delighting audiences since its Broadway debut in 1955. 'It's inspiring, warm, and funny,' says Jim Stump, Producing Artistic Director. 'Bus Stop is the perfect opening for our 16th season.'

Four couples-gay, lesbian, biracial and white hetero-share separate tables in a restaurant. Each wants to start a family. Their overlapping dinner conversations soon turn to artificial insemination, adoption, and tubal ligation. Thus begins "The Next Table," one of five one-act plays that comprise "Love Knots (a love-fest of short plays)" by playwright Philip Paradis, premiering at the 9th annual Cincinnati Fringe Festival, which runs May 29-June 9.

Four couples-gay, lesbian, biracial and white hetero-share separate tables in a restaurant. Each wants to start a family. Their overlapping dinner conversations soon turn to artificial insemination, adoption, and tubal ligation. Thus begins "The Next Table," one of five one-act plays that comprise "Love Knots (a love-fest of short plays)" by playwright Philip Paradis, premiering at the 9th annual Cincinnati Fringe Festival, which runs May 29-June 9.

The Garden Theatre has announced the StarLite Film Festival February 2-5, 2012. Over the course of four days the StarLite Film Festival will feature a ten hand-selected microbudget films at the Garden Theatre in historic downtown Winter Garden.

The Garden Theatre has announced the StarLite Film Festival February 2-5, 2012. Over the course of four days the StarLite Film Festival will feature a ten hand-selected microbudget films at the Garden Theatre in historic downtown Winter Garden.

The Garden Theatre has announced the StarLite Film Festival February 2-5, 2012. Over the course of four days the StarLite Film Festival will feature a ten hand-selected microbudget films at the Garden Theatre in historic downtown Winter Garden.