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Now Playing Onstage in Dayton - Week of 5/12/2013

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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Aurora Community Theatre
4/26-5/18/2013
Jesus Christ SuperstarIt seems especially fitting that the first rock opera, created as a concept album at the end of the turbulent '60s, should have at its center a social and political rebel. Jesus' meteor-like rise in renown provides, as the title suggests, a parallel to contemporary celebrity worship. As his radical teachings are evermore embraced, Judas increasingly questions the enlightened motives of this new prophet, resulting in betrayal. Christ's final days are dramatized with emotional intensity,
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NEXT TO NORMAL
The Human Race Theatre Co
5/7-5/19/2013
Victoria Theatre: - book: Brian Yorkey; music: Tom Kitt; dir: Scott Stoney, Scot Woolley.
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THE SOUND OF MUSIC
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
5/2-6/30/2013
The Sound of MusicThe final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain, and they marry. Upon returning from their honeymoon they discover that Austria has been inv
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Now Playing Onstage in Dayton - Week of 5/05/2013

Sun, 05 May 2013 10:00:00 PST

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Dayton Opera, Schuster Performing Arts Center
5/12-5/12/2013
Stephanie Blythe's sumptuous mezzo-soprano has captivated audiences at the Met and the world's greatest opera houses. This Mother's Day, take a sentimental journey as Ms. Blythe pays a personal tribute to the songs made famous by Kate Smith, the popular music icon whose stirring voices helped our country through the Great Depression and World War II. Enjoy favorites like "When the Moon Comes Over the Mountain," "God Bless American" and so many more. The New York Times wrote, "Ms. Blythe was in some ways an even better Kate Smith than Kate Smith."
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Dayton Opera
5/12-5/12/2013
Stephanie Blythe's sumptuous mezzo-soprano has captivated audiences at the Met and the world's greatest opera houses. This Mother's Day, take a sentimental journey as Ms. Blythe pays a personal tribute to the songs made famous by Kate Smith, the popular music icon whose stirring voices helped our country through the Great Depression and World War II. Enjoy favorites like "When the Moon Comes Over the Mountain," "God Bless American" and so many more.
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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Aurora Community Theatre
4/26-5/18/2013
Jesus Christ SuperstarIt seems especially fitting that the first rock opera, created as a concept album at the end of the turbulent '60s, should have at its center a social and political rebel. Jesus' meteor-like rise in renown provides, as the title suggests, a parallel to contemporary celebrity worship. As his radical teachings are evermore embraced, Judas increasingly questions the enlightened motives of this new prophet, resulting in betrayal. Christ's final days are dramatized with emotional intensity,
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NEXT TO NORMAL
The Human Race Theatre Co
5/7-5/19/2013
Victoria Theatre: - book: Brian Yorkey; music: Tom Kitt; dir: Scott Stoney, Scot Woolley.
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THE SOUND OF MUSIC
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
5/2-6/30/2013
The Sound of MusicThe final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain, and they marry. Upon returning from their honeymoon they discover that Austria has been inv
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The Human Race Theatre Announces the Lineup for the 2013 Festival of New Musicals

Wed, 01 May 2013 16:17:27 PST

The Human Race Theatre Company's commitment to the creation of new works takes center stage with its summer Festival of New Musicals. Producing Artistic Director Kevin Moore has selected two works by artists familiar to Human Race audiences to headline the sixth annual event-The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes and Guarding Gold Street. The productions perform in The Loft Theatre over the course of the three-day festival, the culmination of a two-week-long workshop process in which writers get the chance to further develop their musicals with the help of professional actors, then see the shows performed in staged readings.

Equal parts satire, romantic comedy and love letter to the American musical, The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes is intended for people who love musical theatre, and their spouses who hate it. Howard Barnes is a perfectly average man in his early thirties, until the day that he wakes up to discover that his life has become a musical. Desperate to escape from the show, Howard embarks on a fantastical quest through the realm of musical theatre. With book and lyrics by Christopher Dimond and music by Michael Kooman, ...Howard Barnes is a distinctively different musical than the creative team's 2012 Festival of New Musicals creation, Dani Girl, a drama about a 10-year-old girl suffering from terminal cancer. "When we set out to write The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes," say Kooman and Dimond, "our chief goal was to write the funniest show we possibly could. We felt as though the basic concept, a man who hates musicals waking up to discover that his life has become one, had an incredible amount of comic potential. We've been working hard to make sure that we capitalize on that potential in as many hilarious, surprising, and envelope-pushing ways as possible."

With ...Howard Barnes, Kooman and Dimond set out to bridge a long-standing divide among theatre lovers. "One thing that we really enjoy about the premise is that it has allowed us to create a show that is simultaneously aimed at people who are fans of musical theatre, as well as those who aren't," they explain. "Through the main character, a man who knows absolutely nothing about musical theatre, we hope to open the show up to an audience who may be skeptical of the genre, allowing them to laugh at may of the seemingly illogical conventions of musical theatre, and hopefully come away with a slightly increased appreciation of the form."

Commissioned by the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, ...Howard Barnes has become a popular work for development by theatres around the country. It was part of the 2012 Rhinebeck Writers Retreat for a week-long. New York Theatre Workshop presented a reading in April and it will receive another workshop at The Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center earlier in late June/early July before Kooman and Dimond arrive in Dayton for The Race's August festival. The creators hold the theatre and Dayton in high praise, "We had an absolutely amazing experience there last year, working on Dani Girl. The feedback we got was incredibly helpful. The Human Race has truly built a knowledgeable, passionate audience, eager to participate in this very critical juncture of the development process. We're excited for them to help The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes take the next step."

Performances of The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes are Friday, August 2 at 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 3 at 2:00 p.m.

The second selection, Guarding Gold Street is an original musical about an American family growing up, growing old, and growing together created by Human Race Resident Artist Sean Michael Flowers (2009's The Trimble Wars, music director of Ordinary Days and Avenue Q), with book by Sean Michael Flowers and Marya Spring Cordes (director of 2012's Dani Girl and Managing Maxine). When two sisters return to their childhood home to take care of their aging mother, their long-held silence is forced to be broken. Navigating life's changes together, their very different lives-and life choices-are pulled into focus. Told through the eyes of three generations, the story is inspired by actual letters written by American women.

"The show is about who we are," explains Flowers. "The ideas of family, home and the American Dream are with us-whether top-of-mind or bubbling underneath the skin." He challenges the audience, "Ask your friends to define each of these things. I think you'll be surprised." When they began the process of creating a new musical theatre piece from a multi-generational viewpoint, Flowers and Spring Cordes read hundreds of letters, spanning two centuries. "Talking about the major themes that sparked interest, we landed on a family dynamic," says Flowers. "The story grew from there." Guarding Gold Street was previously performed in October 2012 by the Auburn University Theatre Department, where Flowers is a faculty member.

Performances of Guarding Gold Street are Saturday, August 3 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 4 at 2:00 p.m.

The 2013 Festival of New Musicals is sponsored by the Jesse and Caryl Philips Foundation Fund for the Development of New Works, The Producers' Circle and a grant from the National Alliance for Musical Theatre's National Fund for New Musicals.

All performances are at the Metropolitan Art Center's Loft Theatre, located at 126 North Main Street in downtown Dayton, Ohio. General admission tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door for each production and will be available online starting June 4 at www.humanracetheatre.org or by calling Ticket Center Stage at (937) 228-3630, and in person at the Schuster Center box office.

Now Playing Onstage in Dayton - Week of 4/28/2013

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 10:00:00 PST

Voting Opens for the 2013 BroadwayWorld Awards! Vote Now for the Best of the 2012-13 Theatre Season...

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:39:40 PST

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High School in the Spotlight: Napoleon High School, OH

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:10:17 PST

BroadwayWorld's High School Center is proud to showcase high school performance programs around the country in our weekly feature of 'High School in the Spotlight'.

Today, we're thrilled to feature the Napoleon High School Drama Club under the direction of Teresa Morgan, Taylor Moyer, and Jim Murcko!

Situated in Napoleon, Ohio, The Napoleon High School Drama Department serves the Napoleon Area School District to provide live theatre to the students through their Fall show, and Spring Musical. The department's mission is to create professional theatrical entertainment for the community, Napoleon Area Schools, and its students.

The Drama Department's Theatre is located at the Napoleon Middle School in John L. Johnson Auditorium in downtown Napoleon, Ohio.

Previous productions at Napoleon High include ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR< MAME, GREASE, GODSPELL, and HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL.

Most recently, the department produced the musical TARZAN with Alex Sonnenberg starring as Tarzan and Sydney Lawson playing the role of Jane. Scroll below for photos from the show!

To learn more about The Napoleon High School Drama Club, click here.

Photo credit courtesy Northwest Signal, Napoleon, Ohio.

Sydney Lawson

Cris Arno (Porter)

Abbie Stevenson and Melodee Morgan

Logan Funchion (Clayton)

Sam Walker (Kerchak) and Amberly Miller (Kala)

Alex Sonnenberg and Sydney Lawson

Terk (Center, Anna Murcko) watches Tarzan with chorus members Taylor Illif and Lily Garber.

Regional Theater of the Week: The Human Race Theatre Company in Dayton, Ohio

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:00:58 PST

BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre site on the Internet, is excited to announce a new feature to its comprehensive regional coverage - the Featured Regional Theater of the Week! Each week, BWW will introduce its readers to a regional theater located in one of our (over 130!) coverage cities. By exploring these different venues, their history and showcasing the production seasons, BWW continues its commitment to expand our presence in communities and cities across the United States.

This Week's Featured Regional Theater: The Human Race Theatre Company in Dayton, Ohio

2012-2013 heralds The Human Race Theatre Company's 26th Season of bringing the beauty, drama and excitement of live professional theatre to Dayton and southwestern Ohio, serving a population numbering nearly one million. Their Loft Season provides audiences with award-winning, cutting edge dramas, American classics and regional and world premieres. Their Musical Theatre Workshop series expands the repertoire of enthusiastic musical audiences with brand new or seldom performed material. And their education programs touch thousands of children, while engagement programs address the cultural needs of challenged individuals throughout the Miami Valley.

The Human Race Theatre Company provides ever-increasing audiences with a myriad of entertaining and enlightening performances. Most works are now presented in the intimate setting of their own Loft Theatre, while annually they are able to utilize the larger and more elaborate venue of the historic Victoria Theatre.

The Youth Training Programs, which include classes, summer camps, residencies and tours, allow to connect with over 30,000 students and teachers annually throughout Dayton and southwestern Ohio, both in and out of classrooms. In addition, they have now expanded our onsite educational programming even further with the Caryl D. Philips Creativity Center.

They have earned our place as a vital part of Dayton's cultural community by offering an alternative to mainstream theatre with thought provoking productions that challenge and enlighten audiences. As the name suggests, they present universal themes that explore the human condition and startle us all into a renewed awareness of themselves. As Dayton's professional, not-for-profit regional theatre, it is a mission they take very seriously as they address the educational and cultural needs of those we serve.

The 2013-2014 Eichelberger Loft Series Lineup includes:

A Mid-life Comedic Crisis
Becky's New Car
by Steven Dietz
September 12 - 29, 2013

Becky Foster is stuck in neutral-middle aged, in middle management and a middling marriage-until an honest misunderstanding with a wealthy widower offers her the chance at an exciting double life...and she takes it. Now she's frantically juggling to keep her two worlds apart before everything threatens to come crashing down on her. It's enough to drive Becky off a cliff, and she's taking the audience along for the ride!

A Classic Musical Tradition
Fiddler on the Roof
book by Joseph Stein
music by Jerry Bock
lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
based on Sholem Aleichem's stories by special permission of Arnold Perl
October 31 - November 17, 2013

Welcome to the village of Anatevka, where tradition is everything. But change is sweeping across the land and into poor dairyman Tevye's house. When his daughters want to break with the old ways and choose their own husbands, Tevye must decide which he loves more - his family's happiness or his long-held beliefs. Filled with timeless songs and wonderful dance numbers, this Broadway blockbuster is a heartwarming tale for young and old.
Tony Award Winner for Best Musical

A Ground-breaking Cultural Milestone
Torch Song Trilogy
by Harvey Fierstein
January 30 - February 16, 2014

Poignant and filled with witty, sharp humor, Fierstein's deeply personal story of self-discovery redefined an era in gay America. What begins as a chance encounter in a New York nightclub leads drag-queen Arnold Beckoff in a hilarious, yet touching, pursuit of love, happiness and a life of which he can be proud. From a failed affair with a reluctant lover, to a committed relationship with a young model and the promise of a stable family, Arnold's struggle for acceptance meets its greatest challenge in his intolerant mother.
Tony Award Winner for Best Play

A Revealing Family Drama
Other Desert Cities
by Jon Robin Baitz
March 27 - April 13, 2014

The Wyeth family's Palm Springs Christmas reunion is already a tense affair between conservative parents Lyman and Polly, former GOP celebrities, their two grown children and Polly's liberal alcoholic sister, Silda. Any sense of peace vanishes completely when daughter Brooke, a once promising novelist, announces she is about to publish a tell-all memoir that threatens to tarnish her prominent family's past and reopen old wounds. As Brooke confesses her true motivations behind the book, she learns the real history is more shocking than she ever knew.
Pulitzer Prize for Drama Nominee and Tony Award Nominee for Best Play

A New Country Legend
Play It by Heart
music by David Spangler and Jerry Taylor
lyrics by David Spangler, Jerry Taylor and R.T. Robinson
book by Brian Yorkey
based on an original story by R.T. Robinson
June 12 - 29, 2014

It's the passing of the torch in a country music dynasty as superstar Jeannine Jasper's long career draws to a close. The changing world of the music industry is about to thrust her little sister, Jamie Lynn, into the spotlight. When an old flame comes calling, Jeannine envisions a quiet life offstage, but Jamie Lynn's wild ways may cut short her time on top. Stage mother Naomi tries to keep control of her daughters until a scandalous secret comes to light and threatens to tear them apart. A musical about heartbreak and healing, this regional premiere comes alive with an exciting original score filled with new songs from the Nashville Sound to New Country and a book by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Brian Yorkey (Next to Normal).

For more information about the Human Race Theatre Company, visit: http://humanracetheatre.org/index.php

Know of a theater we should feature? Send us your suggestion to christina@broadwayworld.com

Victoria Theatre Association Opens NEXT TO NORMAL, 5/7

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:45:52 PST

Victoria Theatre Association presents NEXT TO NORMAL, a show considered to be the "rarest of Broadway species" (TimeOut New York). Produced by The Human Race Theatre Company, NEXT TO NORMAL appears on the Victoria Theatre stage May 7-19, 2013 as part of the Premier Health Broadway Series. Tickets are on sale now at the Ticket Center Stage Box Office, by phone at (937) 228-3630, toll-free (888) 228-3630 or online at www.ticketcenterstage.com.

"I am thrilled to be a part of this production" said Trisha Rapier who plays Diana, a mother who is coping with bipolar disorder. "NEXT TO NORMAL is a rock musical that will take the audience on a journey of discovery through the lives of the Goodman family who are dealing with the mental illness of their mother. To accurately portray a woman whose emotions have such extreme highs and lows, and ultimately make the audience root for Diana as she takes the painful steps to get better is a challenge, and as an actor, it's a dream!"

Director Scott Stoney said he is "delighted to be directing this incredible collection of artists-designers, musicians and actors-in producing this landmark new musical. NEXT TO NORMAL clearly demonstrates how flexible the form is as it tackles mental illness within the American family using rock musical idioms as its language. Though the journey is complex and difficult, the outcome is ultimately rewarding and hopeful. I guarantee you have never seen or heard anything like this show before."

A musical with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, NEXT TO NORMAL is one of the most talked about new show on Broadway. Produced by The Human Race Theatre Company, this is a musical "that pushes Broadway in new directions" (Rolling Stone). This riveting musical won the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2009 Tony Award for Best Score.

NEXT TO NORMAL contains strong language and adult themes, and may not be suitable for all ages. Age recommendation is for ages 17 and up.

Don't forget about Chase Background on Broadway! One hour prior to select performances, the Education & Engagement Department provides informative and entertaining talks by theatre professionals, focusing on production history, musical highlights, and insider anecdotes of the show. These pre-show chats are free and open to all ticket holders. These talks will take place Tuesday-Friday, May 14-17 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 18 at 1 p.m.

The Human Race Theatre Company is the Dayton region's professional theatre company. In their 26th season, this company offers an alternative to mainstream theatre in the Dayton community by providing productions that are thought provoking and challenging. As their name suggests, they present universal themes that explore the human condition and startle us all into a renewed awareness of ourselves.

Tickets for NEXT TO NORMAL are on sale now and start at just $40. Tickets are available at the Ticket Center Stage Box Office, by phone at (937) 228-3630, toll-free (888) 228-3630 or online at www.ticketcenterstage.com. Ticket Center Stage Box Office hours are Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday noon - 4 p.m., and two hours prior to each performance.

Now Playing Onstage in Dayton - Week of 4/21/2013

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 10:00:00 PST

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CINDERELLA (ENCHANTED EDITION)
Tree of Life Christian School
4/23-4/27/2013
Cinderella (Enchanted Edition)The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium. Its recreation in 1965 starring Lesley Ann Warren was no less successful in transporting a new generation to the miraculous kingdom of dreams-come-true, and so was a second remake in 1997
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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT (MEGAMIX)
Huron High School
4/26-4/27/2013
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (MEGAMIX)The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Joseph, his father's favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. He is purchased by Potiphar where thwarting advances from Potiphar's wife lands him in jail. When news of Joseph's gift to interp
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THE CANTERBURY TALES
Beavercreek Community Theater
4/19-4/28/2013
Start with Chaucer's literary masterpiece, toss in a good helping of Monty Python-styled humor, and you get this incredibly silly comedy. You'll meet many of the pilgrims whose tales are most likely to be studied in high school (along with a few Thanksgiving pilgrims that ended up in the wrong play!), including the knight, the miller, the parson, the pardoner, the nun's priest and the friar. Even the wife of Bath has cleaned up her act for this adaptation and is now a nagging woman who sells self-help DVDs! The miller, too, makes an appearance, though nobody wants to hear anything he has to say!
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NOISES OFF
Baldwin-Wallace University, Department of Theater
4/23-4/28/2013
by Michael Frayn April 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 at 7:30 p.m. April 28 at 2:00 p.m.
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INTO THE WOODS
Gates-Abegglen Theatre
4/18-4/28/2013
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James Lapine Directed by Gion DeFrancesco The 14th Annual John D. Yeck Production April 18-20, 25-27 2013, 8pm April 28 2013, 2pm A musical retelling of the Grimm classics in which familiar folktale figures journey "into the woods" to make their wishes come true, only to find wishes can have unexpected results.
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INTO THE WOODS
Gates-Abegglen Theatre
4/18-4/28/2013
A musical retelling of the Grimm classics in which familiar folktale figures journey "into the woods" to make their wishes come true, only to find wishes can have unexpected results.
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ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Bellbrook High School
4/24-4/28/2013
G2K Once Upon a MattressThe 'G2K' Getting To Know Series: Uniquely adapted musicals specifically for youth performers. If you thought you knew the story of 'The Princess and The Pea,' you may be in for a walloping surprise! Did you know, for instance, that Princess Winnifred actually swam the moat to reach Prince Dauntless the Drab? Or that it may not have been the pea at all that caused the princess a sleepless night? Carried on a wave of beguiling songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic a
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FOOTLOOSE
Perrysburg High School
4/25-4/28/2013
FootlooseOne of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn't prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town's youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the revere
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ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Chaminade Julienne High School
4/25-4/28/2013
G2K Once Upon a MattressThe 'G2K' Getting To Know Series: Uniquely adapted musicals specifically for youth performers. If you thought you knew the story of 'The Princess and The Pea,' you may be in for a walloping surprise! Did you know, for instance, that Princess Winnifred actually swam the moat to reach Prince Dauntless the Drab? Or that it may not have been the pea at all that caused the princess a sleepless night? Carried on a wave of beguiling songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic a
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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Elyria High School
4/26-4/28/2013
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatThe Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Joseph, his father's favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. He is purchased by Potiphar where thwarting advances from Potiphar's wife lands him in jail. When news of Joseph's gift to interp
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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Aurora Community Theatre
4/26-5/18/2013
Jesus Christ SuperstarIt seems especially fitting that the first rock opera, created as a concept album at the end of the turbulent '60s, should have at its center a social and political rebel. Jesus' meteor-like rise in renown provides, as the title suggests, a parallel to contemporary celebrity worship. As his radical teachings are evermore embraced, Judas increasingly questions the enlightened motives of this new prophet, resulting in betrayal. Christ's final days are dramatized with emotional intensity,
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Now Playing Onstage in Dayton - Week of 4/14/2013

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:00:00 PST

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THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Columbia High School
4/19-4/20/2013
The Sound of MusicThe final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain, and they marry. Upon returning from their honeymoon they discover that Austria has been inv
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THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Chippewa High School
4/19-4/21/2013
The Sound of MusicThe final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain, and they marry. Upon returning from their honeymoon they discover that Austria has been inv
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ALL SHOOK UP
Avon Lake High School
4/18-4/21/2013

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RACE
The Human Race Theatre Co
4/4-4/21/2013
The Loft: - David Mamet; dir: Richard E. Hess.
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CINDERELLA (ENCHANTED EDITION)
Tree of Life Christian School
4/23-4/27/2013
Cinderella (Enchanted Edition)The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium. Its recreation in 1965 starring Lesley Ann Warren was no less successful in transporting a new generation to the miraculous kingdom of dreams-come-true, and so was a second remake in 1997
Click Here for More Information
THE CANTERBURY TALES
Beavercreek Community Theater
4/19-4/28/2013
Start with Chaucer's literary masterpiece, toss in a good helping of Monty Python-styled humor, and you get this incredibly silly comedy. You'll meet many of the pilgrims whose tales are most likely to be studied in high school (along with a few Thanksgiving pilgrims that ended up in the wrong play!), including the knight, the miller, the parson, the pardoner, the nun's priest and the friar. Even the wife of Bath has cleaned up her act for this adaptation and is now a nagging woman who sells self-help DVDs! The miller, too, makes an appearance, though nobody wants to hear anything he has to say!
Click Here for More Information
NOISES OFF
Baldwin-Wallace University, Department of Theater
4/23-4/28/2013
by Michael Frayn April 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 at 7:30 p.m. April 28 at 2:00 p.m.
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INTO THE WOODS
Gates-Abegglen Theatre
4/18-4/28/2013
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James Lapine Directed by Gion DeFrancesco The 14th Annual John D. Yeck Production April 18-20, 25-27 2013, 8pm April 28 2013, 2pm A musical retelling of the Grimm classics in which familiar folktale figures journey "into the woods" to make their wishes come true, only to find wishes can have unexpected results.
Click Here for More Information
INTO THE WOODS
Gates-Abegglen Theatre
4/18-4/28/2013
A musical retelling of the Grimm classics in which familiar folktale figures journey "into the woods" to make their wishes come true, only to find wishes can have unexpected results.
Click Here for More Information

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