| Written by Jan James Stetter, on 10-09-2007 13:40 |
Media Maven: Cincinnati's Theater Scene
Skip the movie this week and sample the vast variety of theater Greater Cincinnati has to offer.
Hello Cincy Chic readers! In lieu of a movie review this
week, I would like to suggest that readers take advantage of live
theater here in Cincinnati.
Often times, those very movie stars you enjoy seeing on the big screen
began their careers and continue to cultivate their craft by
participating in live theater.
We here in Cincinnati, are fortunate to have a plethora of venues
available and a variety of themes, stages and talent that are
unsurpassed!
To begin, we have the nationally acclaimed Fifth Third Bank Broadway
Across America series bringing us “Wicked,” “Annie” and “My Fair Lady”
to name just a few. These productions are held at the Aronoff Center
downtown on Walnut. For ticket information: visit
www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/groupsales.
For those with an adventurous taste in theater you may want to check out New Stage Collective’s “Songs from an Unmade Bed,” which is detailed on
the NSC’s Web site: “In February 2007, NSC collaborated with the Know
Theatre to present the regional premiere of a genre-defying evening of
theatre that is part one-man play and part chamber music concert but
all about the pajamas. “Songs from an Unmade Bed” features NSC
Producing Artistic Director Alan Patrick Kenny at the piano and singing
18 songs exploring the ruminations of a gay man living in New York
City, looking for lust, love and loneliness and rarely finding the
right one at the right time.” Catch the show on Sept. 14 through 22 on North Main Street. Call (513) 621-3700 for more details.
Other renowned venues that are reliable sources of distinguished
theatre are: the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, currently featuring
“Romeo and Juliet, the Playhouse in the Park featuring “Dracula,” and
the Ensemble Theater of Cincinnati showing “Rabbit Hole.”
There are other live performances all around Greater Cincinnati. This
column does not even begin to cover the many performing arts centers
that exist locally. Yet, if you would like further detailed information
check out CinStages.com or info@etastart.com.
Entertainment, expression, creativity and a healthy respect for the
arts are ours for the taking! Check out local, first rate offerings
from Know Theatre, New Edgecliff, Falcon Theatre, Covedale Center for
the Performing Arts, UC’s College Conservatory of Music, The Mariemont
Players and Northern Kentucky University. Also be on the lookout for
tickets and information concerning the annual Christmas show presented
by Showboat Majestic known as “Frosbite Follies.”
And now the best piece of information for those discerning,
discriminating and ever adventurous Cincy Chic readers: If
you never have tried live theater or perhaps you always go to the same
venue; you can now try a free performance at one of seven theatres
offering free pairs of tickets in October.
The League of Cincinnati Theatres is participating in a national
theater development program designed to attract new audiences. On Oct.
18, seven area theatres will be offering free performances with
tickets. You can reserve one set of tickets beginning at 10 a.m. Oct. 1
at www.freenightoftheater.com. On Sept. 10, a complete
listing of shows will be available at the site.
Treat yourself to live theater. It is an exhilarating experience you won’t want to miss.
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