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Welcome to the 2015–2016 edition of Celebrate the Arts, which spotlights the outstanding performances, plays, and art exhibitions taking place in both Dayton and Cincinnati in the upcoming year. As we launch this
year’s publication, the arts scene in our region is as inspiring as it has ever been.
One of the key players in the Cincinnati arts world is local resident and celebrity Drew Lachey, who appears on this year’s cover. Formerly a member of the band 98 Degrees and a winner on Dancing With the Stars, Lachey is currently starring with his brother Nick in Lachey’s Bar, a show on A&E that follows them as they open their namesake restaurant in Over-the-Rhine. Lachey grew up in Cincinnati and attended the School for Creative and Performing Arts. He’s returned to the city he loves, operates the Lachey Arts Camp for aspiring performers, and is a proud supporter of many local arts groups.
Our region is home to many renowned performing arts organizations and cultural institutions, from museums and symphony orchestras to theater and dance companies. On these pages, we feature the stories and season calendars of a selection of them, from the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company and the Human Race Theatre Company in Dayton to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and the Cincinnati Museum Center.
We also include some fashion and style content. We tell you which jewels to pair with your dress, whether you’re headed to dinner and a show or a grand gala, and we talk with Italian jewelry designer Roberto Coin.
We are a proud sponsor of the arts, and we hope that Celebrate the Arts inspires you to immerse yourself in and be engaged by all our region has to offer.
Warmest Regards,
Michael S. KaramanPresident, James Free Jewelers
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CONTENT IS BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF PUBLICATION. EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE ITS ACCURACY. EVENTS, AMENITIES, LOCATIONS, DATES, AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE.
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CONTENTSFEATURES
2 Welcome Letter
6 The LookPair the right jewels with your evening attire.
8 Q&A with Roberto CoinWe chat with the Italian designer.
54 Party Pics Scenes from James Free events.
ON THE COVER Drew Lachey, who is currently starring in the A&E series Lachey’s Bar, is a Cincinnati native and proud supporter
of the local arts community.
COVER PHOTOGRAPH BY DANE HEITHAUS
the ARTSBach Society of Dayton
Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
Cincinnati Art Museum
Cincinnati Ballet
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati Opera
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Contemporary Arts Center
The Dayton Art Institute
Dayton Ballet
Dayton Contemporary Dance Company
Dayton Opera
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra
Dayton Theatre Guild
Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati
Fraze Pavilion / Riverbend Music Center and PNC Pavilion / Rose Music Center at The Heights
The Human Race Theatre Company
Northern Kentucky University Department of Music
Sinclair Theatre Department
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
University of Dayton
Victoria Theatre Association
Wright State University
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Q&A | Roberto Coin
Describe your relationship with James Free Jewelers.
It is a beautiful and long story. We were two gentlemen who met each other during the Baselworld show; I think it happened 29 years ago. We liked each other very much and the collaboration started immediately. I noticed with great pleasure the excellent taste and the interest in innovation and more international style.
Today I can say that James Free is a very important jeweler carrying exclusive collections both from Roberto Coin and from other important brands.
When did you start your career?
I entered the world of jewelry in 1977, after leaving a successful career in hotel business. I started to create and produce for other companies and soon I was collaborating with the best international brands in jewelry. In 1996 I launched my brand and started to express and sign my personal creativity.
What does Made in Italy mean to you?
I hope Made in Italy means the same not only for me but also for everybody in the world. It means beauty, as from Italy the world can expect the most beautiful creations. It means perfection in manufacturing and quality and innovation in design.
After all these years, what still inspires your designs?
I am a very curious person, always interested in meeting new people and getting in touch with new cultures and traditions. Thanks to my numerous travels around the world I have had so many experiences. I see so many nature expressions and cultural
of inspiration every time.
If a new Roberto Coin customer were to start her
This is very hard for me, as I am in love with so many pieces and jewels that it is almost impossible to choose one. It also very much depends on the person and her style. In general I would say that I
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The celebrated Italian designer, who launched his brand in 1996, talks about his inspiration and beloved heritage.
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OCTOBER 25, 2015
Salute to American Masters
Kettering Adventist Church
The Bach Society season opens with a salute to American composers: Daniel Pickham,William Dawson, Jonathan Holland, and American songs arranged by Aaron Copland.
$18 adults, $10 students, free 12 and under
DECEMBER 6, 2015
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
The annual Christmas concert will celebrate the season and will be joined by the Kettering Children’s Choir Chorale and the Kettering Advent Ringers.
$18 adults, $10 students, free 12 and under
MARCH 13, 2016
Songs of Mystery and Praise
The Fauré Requiem and J. S. Bach’s will be performed with orchestra and soloists.
$18 adults, $10 students, free 12 and under
MAY 15, 2016
The Music of Downton Abbey
cert will be a tribute to the music of Downton Abbey. Music will be featured from the era in which the popular British series is set.
$18 adults, $10 students, free 12 and under
The Bach Society of Dayton’s mission is to perform and promote appreciation of choral music, both sacred and secular, including the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, and to nurture the next generation of choral singers.
126 N. Main St., Ste. #210, Dayton, 937-294-2224, bachsocietyofdayton.org
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OCTOBER 16–25, 2015
Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR.The Taft TheatreMusic by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater
Book by Doug Wright
Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney
and John Musker and written and directed by John Musker and Ron Clements
Roderick Justice
Audiences will dive into the 2015–2016 TCTC season with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR., from Disney’s 2008 Broadway
underwater kingdom, the
beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home—
she’ll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl with the enchanting
Tickets start at $7
OCTOBER 17, 2015
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s Family GalaThe Taft Theatre
Tickets start at $7
DECEMBER 4–13, 2015
A Charlie Brown ChristmasThe Taft Theatre
Whitelaw and Ruby Persson
Directed by Roderick Justice
Bring your family and celebrate Christmas with our live rendition
Don’t let the hustle and bustle of the holidays get you down—Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang are here to remind us all about what’s most
anniversary of the animated A Charlie Brown
Christmas.Tickets start at $7
FEBRUARY 12–21, 2016
Snow White and theDancing DwarfsThe Taft TheatreStory and book by Ken Jones
Music by Jamey Strawn
Lyrics by Christine Jones
Directed by Roderick Justice
Did you know that Snow White’s
Come see for yourselves as the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale of Snow White, her
mirror, and the handsome (but
way back into your hearts and
Tickets start at $7
APRIL 8–17, 2016
Shrek the Musical JR.The Taft TheatreBook and lyrics by
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig
by DreamWorks Theatricals and
Originally directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford
Roderick Justice
invaded by banished fairytale
cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny
donkey to confront Farquaad, he’s handed a task—if he rescues feisty
Tickets start at $7
Each year The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati contributes to the
engagement, which blossoms as they return for another one of our
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NOW–JANUARY 3, 2016 (EXTENDED)
Masterpieces of Japanese ArtExperience 100 Japanese masterpieces from the permanent collection of the Cincinnati Art Museum. The show highlights the ties between Cincinnati and Japan and is designed to provide viewers not only with a better understanding of Japanese art, but also a unique regional perspective through the history of the collection. Free admission
NOW–NOVEMBER 8, 2015
Unknown ElementsThis feature presents a selection of photographs from the Cincinnati Art Museum’s collection about which some details are unknown. The photographs, from the mid-19th century to present day, are without the name of the photographer, or the identity of the sitter, or the place and time the picture was made. Free admission
OCTOBER 3, 2015–JANUARY 3, 2016
Sublime Beauty: Raphael’s “Portrait of a Lady with a Unicorn”The Cincinnati Art Museum and the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco in collaboration with the Foundation for Italian Art & Culture present Raphael’s Portrait of Lady with a Unicorn, on loan from the Galleria Borghese in Rome. Free admission
OCTOBER 17, 2015–MARCH 6, 2016
Field Guide: Photographs by Jochen Lempert
devoted to the celebrated German photographer will be on view at the Cincinnati
Art Museum. Lempert photographs plants, animals, and other natural
and a poetic appreciation of natural beauty. Lempert was an artist-in-residence at the Cincinnati Zoo in 2015. Free admission
OCTOBER 22–OCTOBER 25, 2015
Art in Bloom (special event)Creative individuals and professional
the museum’s permanent art collection
During Art in Bloom, 70 eye-catching
see the museum in a whole new way. Free admission but tickets/reservations required for special events
NOVEMBER 7, 2015–JANUARY 24, 2016
High Style: Twentieth-Century Masterworks from the Brooklyn Museum Costume CollectionHigh Style traces the evolution of fashion from 1910 through 1980 with garments
European and American designers of the 20th century, including Schiaparelli, Chanel, Dior, Givenchy, Norell, Scaasi, and Charles James, among others. Free admission
NOVEMBER 17, 2015–JANUARY 10, 2016
Tree of LifeThis holiday tradition, created by Cincinnati artist Matt Kotlarczyk, is an interactive exhibit that encourages visitors to place handwritten wishes for the New Year into glass vials that adorn the tree. The wishes will later be burned, and the ashes will be
used to plant a new tree in 2016. Free admission
FEBRUARY 13–MAY 8, 2016
The Etching Revival from Daubigny to TwachtmanExplore the renaissance of etching from the late 1850s through the turn of the century across three continents. Free admission
SEPTEMBER 25, OCTOBER 30, AND NOVEMBER 25, 2015 & FINAL FRIDAYS, JANUARY–AUGUST, 2016
Art After Dark (special event)This evening event series, often focused on an exhibition or museum collection, features tours, entertainment, and drinks. Free admission; cash bar
The Cincinnati Art Museum’s mission is to bring people and art together in ways that transform our everyday lives. The Art Museum accomplishes this goal by generating exciting and
the idea that art is not something that is distant or foreign but rather something that has the power to bring about subtle and complex changes in how we view our world and ourselves.
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Cincinnati Ballet proudly presents a wide and exciting array of classical, contemporary, and world-premiere ballet works as the foremost professional ballet company of the region. In addition to an ever-growing repertory, Cincinnati Ballet is dedicated to further educating and enveloping audiences in the power and passion of dance through an extensive education and outreach program, and growing the next generation of dancers in the top-rated Otto M. Budig Academy school.
1555 Central Pkwy., Cincinnati, 513-621-5282, cballet.org
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SEPTEMBER 11–19, 2015
The Kaplan New Works SeriesAronoff Center for the ArtsThe Kaplan New Works Series returns, to be performed for the second time in its new home at the Aronoff Center in the beautiful Jarson-Kaplan Theater. New Works remains committed to innovation and the celebration of choreographers while showcasing the dancers and spotlighting their strength, athleticism, and diversity. This year New Works features three world premieres and one Cincinnati premiere.Tickets start at $55
OCTOBER 23 & 24, 2015
Lady of the CamelliasAronoff Center for the ArtsSet to the moving music of Frédéric Chopin, Val Caniparoli’s take on this poignant tale of two hopeful lovers explores both the beauty and anguish of impassioned love. The classic story, based on Alexandre Dumas’s famous novel, has inspired many screen and stage adaptations
Camille, featuring an Oscar-nominated performance by Greta Garbo; Moulin Rouge; and the popular opera La Traviata. Tickets start at $32
DECEMBER 18–27, 2015
Frisch’s Presents The NutcrackerAronoff Center for the ArtsFollow Clara and her Nutcracker Prince on a journey to a wondrous world full of fantastic characters. Indulge yourself in Tchaikovsky’s most popular work, with live
instrumentation by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Tickets start at $32
FEBRUARY 12–14, 2016
CinderellaAronoff Center for the ArtsMeet the Fairy Godmother, the riotous Stepsisters (hilariously performed by men in drag), and an ordinary pumpkin that transforms into a beautiful carriage as Cinderella’s triumphant story comes to life on stage! Elegant and effervescent with a twist of humor, Morgan’s choreography is paired delightfully with the music
the classic fairytale.Tickets start at $32
MARCH 18 & 19, 2016
Wild Sweet LoveAronoff Center for the ArtsFeaturing contemporary music from Roberta Flack to Queen, Trey McIntyre’s Wild Sweet Love takes
the audience on a tempestuous journey through the ups and downs of love. Audiences may be familiar with McIntyre’s acclaimed piece Chasing Squirrel, which was performed on tour at New York’s Joyce Theater and returned to wow Cincinnati audiences last season. (a triple-bill collaboration with BalletMet Columbus showcasing two favorite choreographers and one ballet legend!)Tickets start at $32
MARCH 20, 2016
Ballet ToyboxAronoff Center for the Arts
Ballet Toybox offers an exciting opportunity to introduce children ages 3 to 12 to the joy of dance. An interactive performance featuring the Cincinnati Ballet Second Company in a mix of ballet and storybook classics, Ballet Toybox offers a fun way to experience dance and even learn a few moves of your own! At under an hour and only $20 a ticket, Ballet Toybox is the perfect afternoon
event for the whole family.Tickets: $20
APRIL 29 & 30, 2016
Director’s Choice Aronoff Center for the ArtsCustom curated for Cincinnati audiences, Director’s Choice celebrates three of the most talented contemporary female choreographers today and features a world premiere by Jennifer Archibald. “When we think of dance we so often assume it is a female-oriented profession. But the truth is women are
the choreographic and leadership realms of professional ballet. There are many deserving women choreographers with bold and unique voices whose work rarely sees the stage. My hope is that in some grassroots way, as a prominent midrange ballet
future of women leadership in our art form.” —Victoria MorganTickets start at $32
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OCTOBER 9, 2015–SPRING 2016
Journey to SpaceRobert D. Lindner OMNIMAX® Theater
Join the mission in the OMNIMAX®
Tickets: $8.50 nonmember adults, $5.50 member adults, $6.50 nonmember children, $4.50 member children
OCTOBER 30, 2015–SPRING 2016
The Art of the Brick
The Art of the Brick
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Special exhibit ticket required for entry
NOVEMBER 6, 2015–JANUARY 4, 2016
Holiday Junction featuring the Duke Energy Trains
Holiday Junction featuring the Duke Energy Trains,
OMNIMAX® Rocky Mountain Express,
Ticket included with the purchase of an All-Museum’s Pass ($14.50 adults, $10.50 children)
OCTOBER 9, 2015–FEBRUARY 21, 2016
Big Bone Lick: Birthplace of American Paleontology
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1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati, 513-287-7000, cincymuseum.org
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JUNE 12, 2016
Opera in the ParkWashington Park
This free outdoor concert for the community will feature a selection of opera and musical theater favorites performed by stars from the 2016 season, the Cincinnati Opera Chorus, and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.Free admission
JUNE 16 & 18, 2016
Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss, Jr.In Johann Strauss, Jr.’s sparkling confection, disguise and deception are the order of the day. The entertainments at Prince Orlofsky’s villa confound husband and wife, master and servant—it’s just a harmless prank, after all, and champagne always lessens the sting.Tickets start at $25
JUNE 17–JULY 10, 2016
Fellow Travelers by Gregory Spears and Greg PierceBased on the best-selling novel by Thomas Mallon, Fellow Travelers is
set in the McCarthy Era, telling a heartrending story of persecution, longing, and betrayal. This world premiere opera will be presented in partnership with the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music.Tickets start at $25
JULY 7 & 9, 2016
Fidelio by Ludwig van BeethovenTo be near her unjustly imprisoned husband Florestan, the heroic Leonore disguises herself as a man—“Fidelio”—and becomes the chief jailer’s assistant. When the villainous governor of the prison plots to kill Florestan, she will risk everything to save him.Tickets start at $25
JULY 23, 27, & 29, 2016
Tosca by Giacomo PucciniTosca lives for art and love, but her carefree idyll ends when her lover, Cavaradossi, is imprisoned by the lecherous chief of police, Scarpia. The price to free him: Tosca herself. Tickets start at $25
Founded in 1920 and the second oldest opera company in the U.S., Cincinnati Opera presents a thrilling roster of world-class artists and conductors, important company debuts, stunning sets and costumes, and the spectacular Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Today the company is hailed as Cincinnati’s prime summer arts festival, attracting a passionate regional audience as well as classical music lovers from throughout the U.S. and the world.
1243 Elm St., Cincinnati, 513-241-2742, cincinnatiopera.org
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962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, 513-421-3888, cincyplay.com
CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK
2015–2016 MARX THEATRE SEASON
Presented by The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation; Season Sponsor of New Work: The Lois and Richard Rosenthal Foundation
SEPTEMBER 5–OCTOBER 3, 2015
The Secret Garden
Book and lyrics by Marsha NormanMusic by Lucy Simon Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett
A soaring musical version of the beloved family classic about a little girl who coaxes an abandoned garden back to life.Tickets start at $35
OCTOBER 17–NOVEMBER 14, 2015
Mad River Rising
By Dana Yeaton
An old farmer is determined to save the land he loves in this poetic, poignant, and captivating drama.Tickets start at $35
JANUARY 23–FEBRUARY 21, 2016
Native Gardens
By Karen Zacarías
Gardens and cultures clash in a hilarious world premiere by the
author of The Book Club Play.Tickets start at $35
MARCH 5–APRIL 3, 2016
To Kill a Mockingbird
By Harper LeeAdapted by Christopher Sergel
This sweeping adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize winner is a timeless tale of innocence lost and honor found.Tickets start at $35
APRIL 23–MAY 21, 2016
Satchel Paige and the Kansas City Swing
By Trey Ellis and Ricardo Khan
From the creators of Fly comes a jazz-infused drama about legendary pitcher Satchel Paige—on and off the baseball diamond.Tickets start at $35
2015–2016 THOMPSON SHELTERHOUSE SEASON
Presented by the Heidelberg Distributing Company
SEPTEMBER 26–OCTOBER 25, 2015
Sex with Strangers
By Laura Eason
Private lives become public domain as two writers fall for each other in this
provocative, sexy, and funny new play.Tickets start at $35
NOVEMBER 7–DECEMBER 20, 2015
Low Down Dirty Blues
By Randal Myler and Dan Wheetman
The party heats up for a sizzling revue featuring hits from Muddy Waters, Ma Rainey, Sophie Tucker, Pearl Bailey, and more.Tickets start at $35
FEBRUARY 6–MARCH 6, 2016
The Revolutionists
By Lauren Gunderson
Four beautiful, badass women lose their heads in this irreverent world-premiere comedy set during the
French Revolution.Tickets start at $35
MARCH 19–APRIL 17, 2016
Mothers and Sons
By Terrence McNally
From the playwright of Love! Valour! Compassion! comes a gripping drama about change, reconciliation, and the meaning of family.Tickets start at $35
APRIL 30–JUNE 12, 2016
Bad Dates
By Theresa Rebeck
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SON Music HallTickets start at $25
SEPTEMBER 18 & 20, 2015
Pops at the MoviesJohn Morris Russell, conductor
SEPTEMBER 19, 2015
Back to the Future: Film with OrchestraJohn Morris Russell, conductor
OCTOBER 4, 2015
Sounds of Simon and Garfunkel With AJ Swearingen and Jonathan BeedleAJ Swearingen, vocalist Jonathan Beedle, vocalist Michael Krajewski, conductor
OCTOBER 31, 2015
Lollipops Family Concert: Symphony Spooktacular
NOVEMBER 6–8, 2015
Megan Hilty: Rosemary Clooney’s Songbook
Megan Hilty, vocalist John Morris Russell, conductor
NOVEMBER 28, 2015
Home Alone: Film with Orchestra
DECEMBER 11–13, 2015
Holiday Pops with New York Voices New York Voices, vocal ensemble John Morris Russell, conductor
DECEMBER 15, 2015
Christmas with Michael W. SmithMichael W. Smith, vocalist David Hamilton, conductor
DECEMBER 31, 2015
New Year’s Eve 2015: Fly Me to the MoonTony DeSare, vocalist Damon Gupton, conductor
JANUARY 9 & 10, 2016
I’m Every Woman featuring Capathia JenkinsCapathia Jenkins, vocalist John Morris Russell, conductor
JANUARY 24, 2016
Pink Martini With special guests The von Trapps Pink Martini, ensemble
The von Trapps, ensemble Steven Reineke, conductor
FEBRUARY 6, 2016
Lollipops Family Concert: Dance Party!
MARCH 4–6, 2016
Jason Alexander: An Evening of Comedy and Song Jason Alexander, vocalist John Morris Russell, conductor
APRIL 16, 2016
Lollipops Family Concert: Celebrate Earth!
APRIL 22–24, 2016
Magical Music of Broadway with Lea Salonga Lea Salonga, vocalist John Morris Russell, conductor
MAY 10, 2016
Mary Chapin Carpenter
The Cincinnati Pops performs a diverse array of musical styles, all bathed in the world-renowned “Cincinnati Sound.” Currently under the direction of John Morris Russell, the
growing list of celebrated artists who have collaborated
Mancini, Mel Tormé, Kristin Chenoweth, The Temptations, John Williams, Rosemary Clooney, Mandy Patinkin, George
the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. The Pops has more than
Billboard charts, a record unmatched by any other orchestra.
1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, 513-381-3300, cincinnatipops.org
CINCINNATI POPS ORCHESTRA
CINCINNATI POPS ORCHESTRA 2015–2016 SEASON
(showroom) 5700 Far Hills AvenueDayton, OH 45429
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SEPTEMBER 11–OCTOBER 3, 2015
Cyrano de Bergerac Based on the translation written by Anthony Burgess of the play written by Edmond Rostand
Cyrano is a man of panache, but when he falls in love with the beautiful Roxane, there is only one thing that stands between them—his gargantuan nose. When Roxane unknowingly
smitten with another, Cyrano cannot resist the opportunity to
Tickets: $14–$39
OCTOBER 16–NOVEMBER 7, 2015
Death of a SalesmanBy Arthur Miller
Can Willy Loman achieve the long-cherished American Dream
for his family? Recipient of the Pulitzer Prize, multiple Tony Awards, and deemed one of the greatest plays of the 20th century, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman is an exploration of failure and success that still resonates today. Tickets: $14–$39
NOVEMBER 20–DECEMBER 12, 2015
As You Like ItBy William Shakespeare
Banished to the forest, clever Rosalind dresses as a man for protection. Once in the woods, she is shocked to discover the trees are covered with love poems written to her! Then she discovers that their author is none other than the handsome Orlando, who recently captured her heart. Hiding behind her boyish disguise, she puts Orlando’s love for her to the test. Tickets: $14–$39
DECEMBER 16–27, 2015
Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)By Michael Carlton, James Fitzgerald,and John K. Alvarez
What begins as another annual production of A Christmas Carol soon devolves into a slightly irreverent look at all of our favorite beloved holiday classics, including It’s a Wonderful Life, Frosty, Rudolph, Charlie Brown, and more! Tickets: $30
JANUARY 22–FEBRUARY 13, 2016
Henry VI: Part 1By William Shakespeare
Shakespeare’s Game of Thrones continues! King Henry V brought unity and peace to his fractious country and victory over the rival nation of France. But when Henry’s untimely death leaves his infant son
to inherit the crown, the country falls back into chaos as rival families seek to seize the throne.Tickets: $14–$39
FEBRUARY 26–MARCH 26, 2016
EmmaBy Jon Jory
Amateur matchmaker Emma Wodehouse has a penchant for meddling in the love lives of
a promising prospect for her less than promising friend Harriet. But when her efforts to play cupid go
to undo the damage.Tickets: $14–$39
APRIL 8–MAY 7, 2016
Julius CaesarBy William Shakespeare
Julius Caesar is a brilliant general, a cunning politician, and the most beloved leader Rome has ever known; but when his ambition threatens to topple the Republic, a small conspiracy of Roman patriots takes matters into their own hands.Tickets: $14–$39
MAY 13–JUNE 4, 2016
Antony and CleopatraBy William Shakespeare
Antony and Cleopatra is the rarely staged epic sequel to Julius Caesar. The victors of Rome’s civil war have divided the Empire, and Marc Antony has traveled to exotic Egypt to take up rule over his corner of the globe. There he encounters Egypt’s mysterious monarch, the irresistibly entrancing Cleopatra. Their impassioned love affair ultimately pits their two countries against each other and will change the face of the ancient world forever. Tickets: $14– $39
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is a resident ensemble theater company bringing Shakespeare and the Classics to life for audiences of all ages.
719 Race St., Cincinnati, 513-381-2273, cincyshakes.com
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Music HallTickets start at $12
SEPTEMBER 25 & 26, 2015
Season Opener Fantastique
Louis Langrée, conductor
Symphonie fantastique,
OCTOBER 2 & 3, 2015
Louis + Hilary Hahn
Louis Langrée, conductor
Pelleas und Melisande
OCTOBER 16 & 17, 2015
The Tchaikovsky Experience
3, Polish
TotentanzFrancesca da Rimini
OCTOBER 30 & 31, 2015
Destiny and Dante’s Inferno
director
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Nänie Dante
NOVEMBER 13 & 14, 2015
One City, One Symphony: Freedom
Louis Langrée, conductor
Leonore
From the New World
NOVEMBER 19 & 21, 2015
Tchaikovsky’s Romeo & Juliet
Louis Langrée, conductor
Romeo and Juliet
DECEMBER 4 & 5, 2015
JANUARY 14 & 16, 2016
Brahms + Schumann: Songs for Clara
Louis Langrée, conductor
1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, 513-381-3300, cincinnatisymphony.org
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JANUARY 22 & 23, 2016
Elgar’s Enigma Variations
Cristian Macelaru, conductorColin Currie, percussion
Gunther Schuller : Symphonic Triptych (World Premiere)Julia Wolfe: riSE & fLY
Elgar : Enigma Variations
FEBRUARY 5 & 6, 2016
Piano Legend Leon Fleisher
Christof Perick, conductorLeon Fleisher, piano
Nicolai: Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor
(Left Hand Alone)
Symphonia domestica,
FEBRUARY 19 & 20, 2016
Appalachian Spring
Louis Langrée, conductorTimothy Lees, violin
Ives: The Unanswered QuestionBarber: Violin Concerto
Copland: Appalachian Spring
Bernstein: On the Waterfront Symphonic Suite
FEBRUARY 25 & 27, 2016
Rachmaninoff ’s Rhapsody
Giancarlo Guerrero, conductorConrad Tao, pianoMay Festival Chorus, Robert Porco, director
Rachmaninoff: Cinq Études-tableauxRachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
Rachmaninoff: The Bells
MARCH 11 & 12, 2016
Vienna: From Strauss to Brahms
Louis Langrée, conductorAugustin Hadelich, violin
On the Beautiful Blue Danube WaltzBerg: Violin Concerto, To the Memory of an Angel
MARCH 18 & 19, 2016
MusicNOW
Louis Langrée, conductor
Musical worlds merge when Louis Langrée and the CSO continue their groundbreaking collaboration with the
MARCH 31 & APRIL 2, 2016
López-Cobos Conducts Mahler 9
Jesús López-Cobos, conductor
APRIL 8 & 9, 2016
Latin Passion
Juanjo Mena, conductorPablo Villegas, guitarMay Festival Chorus, Robert Porco, director
Rodrigo: Fantasía para un Gentilhombre
Falla: La Vida Breve
APRIL 15 & 16, 2016
Richard Goode Plays Mozart
David Zinman, conductorRichard Goode, piano
Wagner
APRIL 28 & 30, 2016
Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto
Carlo Montanaro, conductorSergej Krylov, violin
Tchaikovsky: Capriccio ItalienTchaikovsky: Violin ConcertoMendelssohn: Overture to A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Italian
MAY 6 & 7, 2016
Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony
Louis Langrée, conductorThierry Escaich, organ
Thierry Escaich: Concerto for Orchestra (World Premiere)
Organ
MAY 13 & 14, 2016
Beethoven’s Eroica
Louis Langrée, conductor
Zhou Tian: Concerto for Orchestra (World Premiere)
Eroica
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The Contemporary Arts Center impacts regional and global communities by providing changing arts experiences that challenge, entertain, and educate. The Center is currently celebrating 76 years since Betty Pollak Rauh, Rita Rentschler Cushman, and Peggy Frank Crawford founded it as the Modern Art Society.
44 E. 6th St., 513-345-8400, contemporaryartscenter.org
SEPTEMBER 25, 2015–JANUARY 9, 2016
Mark Mothersbaugh: Myopia This retrospective exhibition
comprehensive presentation of Akron, Ohio–born Mark Mothersbaugh’s art and music to date. Though well known around the globe as a founding member of the popular band DEVO, Mothersbaugh has been
band’s inception, and continues to produce work that makes the case for his position as an important
NOVEMBER 6, 2015–MARCH 15, 2016
Pia Camil Pia Camil was born in Mexico City and looks to the streets of her native city for inspiration. Her imagery is drawn from retail spaces
and the slatwall paneling used for merchandising displays. In this new
for the CAC, Camil uses industrial materials to recreate forms established in Frank Stella’s iconic Copper Paintings, which he created in the early 1960s.
NOVEMBER 6, 2015–MARCH 13, 2016
on Robert Mapplethorpe2015 will mark the 25th anniversary of the CAC’s landmark presentation of Robert Mapplethorpe’s survey exhibition The Perfect Moment in Cincinnati. And while 25 years have passed, this event continues to reverberate as much for the artwork on display as for the reactions it inspired. Seven curators from across the tri-state region (Ohio, Kentucky,
artists to present new work that
measures how Mapplethorpe’s photos, exhibition, and censorship shaped the artistic landscape they navigate today.
FEBRUARY 12–SEPTEMBER 11, 2016
Do Ho Suh: Passage The CAC will present a major survey exhibition of celebrated Korean-American artist Do Ho Suh. Suh moved to the United States in 1993 and every house he has lived in throughout his life serves as inspiration for remarkable meditations on the legacy of home, place, and migration. Each abode becomes manifest in an ongoing series of
gently but vividly in space—hovering like constructions of the mind.
APRIL 15–AUGUST 14, 2016
The artists in Cut, Fold, Recreate
reinvent the everyday and make it resonate. Magazines, clothing, rugs, bed sheets, blankets, and even popular phrases are taken apart and then rebuilt into something entirely new.
APRIL 22–AUGUST 14, 2016
Chasing the Whale, and Other Endless PursuitsThis exhibition brings together two unheralded artists who imagine the details, detours, and interpretations of iconic novels with serial drawings that are as plentiful as they are obsessive. Matt Kish is a Dayton, Ohio–based librarian and self-taught artist who has turned the daily act of drawing into a vehicle for cataloging his life and experiences. Robert Del Tredici is a graphic artist, photographer, and teacher who gave up early studies in the seminary to become an ardent anti-nuclear activist.
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THROUGH OCTOBER 4, 2015
Call to Duty: World War Posters & Tears of Stone: World War I RememberedSpecial Exhibition Galleries
Call to Duty presents more than 80 original war posters from World Wars I & II. Tears of Stone features Cincinnati photographer Jane Alden Stevens’s large-format photographs of World War I monuments, cemeteries, and battlegrounds. Tickets: free to museum members, $14 adults, $11 seniors/students/active military, $6 youth (ages 7–17), free to children (6 and under)
THROUGH NOVEMBER 1, 2015
War: Works on Paper from the Permanent CollectionLower Level Galleries
Presenting approximately 20 works, this exhibition showcases artistic interpretations of battle scenes, bombardments, and soldiers, with intents ranging from glorifying to condemning these events. Tickets: free to members, included in museum suggested general admission for nonmembers
THROUGH APRIL 10, 2016
Eye Teasers The Lange Family Experiencenter
View prints, photographs, and textiles from the permanent collection highlighting the methods artists use to create optical effects. Tickets: free to members, included in museum suggested general admission for nonmembers
SEPTEMBER 25–27, 2015
OktoberfestThis popular community tradition boasts an array of artisans; unique foods; ample domestic, international, and craft beers; kid-friendly art activities; live music on two stages; international wines; and more! Tickets: call for cost
OCTOBER 8 & NOVEMBER 12, 2015
Vectren Jazz & Beyond SeriesShaw Gothic Cloister
The DAI’s Vectren Jazz & Beyond Series presents the best regional jazz artists on the second Thursday of select months. Visit the website for concert information. Tickets: free to members; $8 nonmembers
OCTOBER 17, 2015–FEBRUARY 28, 2016
Visions and Dreams: Threaded Works by Mary Borkowski Lower Level Galleries
Handiwork by nationally recognized folk artist Mary Borkowksi. Borkowski spent much of her life in Dayton and started quilting in 1930, turning in 1965 to works created on silk, felt, or velvet backgrounds with silk thread and yarn. Tickets: free to members, included in museum suggested general admission for nonmembers
OCTOBER 22 & NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Vine & Canvas Wine Tasting SeriesShaw Gothic Cloister and Permanent Collection Galleries
Great art meets great wine in The DAI’s popular Vine & Canvas Wine Tasting Series! Take a themed, docent-led tour of works in The DAI’s permanent collection, followed by a related wine tasting. Advance tickets: $30 members, $35 nonmembers; tickets at the door: $40
NOVEMBER 21, 2015–FEBRUARY 21, 2016
American Sampler: Grandma Moses and the Handicraft TraditionSpecial Exhibition Galleries
Grandma Moses is one of America’s most recognized and successful folk artists. This exhibition features more than 50 paintings, along with her embroideries, crewelwork, and other ephemera. Tickets: free to members, $14 adults, $11 seniors/students/active military, $6 youth (ages 7–17), free to children (6 and under)
NOVEMBER 27, 2015–MARCH 13, 2016
Sites of Worship Lower Level Galleries
Drawing from the museum’s works on paper collection, Sites of Worship presents depictions of churches, temples, mosques, and other locations of prayer from around the world. Tickets: free to members, included in museum suggested general admission for nonmembers
JUNE 11, 2016
Art BallThe annual Art Ball gala fundraiser features cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, followed by an elegant seated dinner served in the museum galleries. Following dinner, guests enjoy live music, open bars, specialty martinis, and more. Tickets: call for cost
The Dayton Art Institute, one of the region’s
enriching lives and serving the community by creating meaningful experiences with art.
456 Belmonte Park N., Dayton, 937-223-4278, daytonartinstitute.org
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OCTOBER 22–25, 2015
CinderellaVictoria Theatre
A harassed serving girl, a wicked stepmother, two evil stepsisters, a fairy godmother, a beautiful princess, and of course, a handsome
three full-length story ballets for its 2015–2016 Ascend Season. The spectacular Cinderella returns to the Victoria Theatre, featuring the wonderful music of Russian composer Sergei
DECEMBER 11–21, 2015
The NutcrackerSchuster Center
Join Dayton Ballet for its breathtaking production of The Nutcracker, the timeless story of little Clara and her adventures in the Land
of Sweets. The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra again takes up residence in the orchestra pit, giving Tchaikovsky’s music the full, rich, gorgeous interpretation that it requires. The elegance, grace, and sheer athleticism of Dayton Ballet’s core ensemble and star dancers bring the drama to immediate, colorful life.
FEBRUARY 11–14, 2016
February FantasyVictoria Theatre
Dayton Ballet proudly presents four beautiful programs in this romantic repertory performance. Confetti is a fun classical ballet choreographed by the late Gerald Arpino of the Joffrey Ballet. Fluctuating Hemlines, a contemporary, edgy ballet choreographed by Washington Ballet’s Septime Webre, explores what underlies the facades people project. Then, Dayton Ballet presents two world premieres:
an original ballet by the engaging Melissa Barak of New York City Ballet fame and a ballet by Dayton Ballet’s own Karen Russo Burke, choreographed with each of the company dancer’s individual strengths in mind.
APRIL 1–3, 2016
Romeo and JulietSchuster Center
Shakespeare’s melodrama is presented in this story ballet set to the opulent score composed
Orchestra providing the music, Dayton Ballet masterfully tells the tale of the star-crossed
sorrow, complete with spectacular partnering,
an exquisite pas de deux. Feel the passion, love, and agonizing heartbreak of the most tragic love story of all time.
The second-oldest ballet company in the United States, Dayton Ballet proudly celebrates its 78th season in 2015–2016. Dayton Ballet is known internationally as “The Company of Premieres,” being one of the top three dance companies in the nation to produce and present new work,
a season of four performances that include familiar traditional ballets, the classic family-friendly holiday favorite The Nutcracker, and new and innovative works. Dayton Ballet has two “homes”—the beautiful and historic Victoria Theatre and the state-of-the-art Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center.
126 N. Main St., Suite 210, Dayton, 937-224-3521, daytonperformingarts.org/ballet
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SEPTEMBER 19 & 20, 2015
American Mosaic: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Miriam Rosenthal Foundation for the ArtsSchuster Center
DCDC joins other Dayton performing arts companies to celebrate the foundation’s good work. DCDC collaborates with Dayton Philharmonic in the performance of two sections from Duke Ellington’s Three Black Kings: King of the Magi and Martin Luther King.
SEPTEMBER 25 & 26, 2015
Hitsville USA Dayton Marriott Hotel
Deron Bell and his Playing the Hits Band accompany DCDC dancers for a different roster of Motown hits. Sponsored by the Dayton International Airport. Tickets: $75, includes dinner buffet
DECEMBER 4 & 5, 2015
The Littlest AngelUniversity of Dayton Boll Theatre
The endearing tale by Charles Tazewell about a little boy who enters heaven far too soon.Tickets: $25, group sales of 10 and up and other discounts available
DECEMBER 10, 2015
Jeraldyne Blunden Living Legacies LuncheonSinclair Community College, Charity Earley Auditorium
On the 75th birthday of Jeraldyne Blunden, founder of DCDC, this luncheon honors special women in the Dayton community. Tickets: $40
JANUARY 22, 2016
Up Close & PersonalDayton Contemporary Dance Company Studios
A chance to see a live rehearsal of DCDC’s dancers working with a noted choreographer in the creation of a new dance work.Tickets: $15, includes a light lunch
FEBRUARY 20 & 21, 2016
EtchingsStivers High School for the Arts, Eichelberger Theater
Four new creations of dance art by women choreographers. Two of the works will be created by DCDC’s artistic leadership. Tickets: $25–$45, group sales of 10 and up and other discounts available
MARCH 10–12, 2016
Women In Motion: Empowered by DanceDayton Contemporary Dance Company Studios
sessions on the most important aspects of what it is to be a woman in today’s world. Conference fee: $109, includes one ticket to a performance of In the Spirit of…Joy.
MARCH 12 & 13, 2016
In the Spirit of…Joy Dayton Masonic Center
The ninth installment of the In the Spirit of…
American church, rallying dance, gospel choir, live instrumentalists, and soulful soloists. Tickets: $25, group sales of 10 and up and other discounts available
MARCH 18 & 19, 2016
Kaleidoscope–DCDC2 and UD Dance Ensemble ConcertUniversity of Dayton Boll Theatre
DCDC2 is one of the nation’s leading preparatory dance ensembles. In a new collaborative enterprise, DCDC joins forces with University of Dayton Dance Ensemble. Tickets: $15
MAY 14, 2016
Soulstice: Ladies Sing the BluesSinclair Community College, Ponitz Conference Center
Features local women blues and jazz singers,
festivities, and celebration. Tickets: $125, table sponsorship opportunities also available
JUNE 11, 2016
Street BeatsRiverScape MetroPark Pavilion
An outdoor concert accompanied by a big sky, the Miami River, and DCDC’s exceptional dancers. Special offerings include food vendors, dance lessons, and maybe a professional massage. Tickets: $25, group sales of 10 and up and other discounts available
The Dayton Contemporary Dance Company
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840 Germantown St., Dayton, 937-228-3630, dcdc.org
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DAYTON OPERA
SEPTEMBER 19 & 20, 2015
American Mosaic
NOVEMBER 20 & 22, 2015
FEBRUARY 26 & 28, 2016
Otello
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MAY 20 & 22, 2016
Carmina Burana & The Book Collector
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SEPTEMBER 25 & 26, 2015
The Grand TourSchuster CenterAcclaimed French pianist Emile Naoumoff joins the DPO, highlighting the widely divergent
Grieg, and Peter Tchaikovsky.
NOVEMBER 13 & 14, 2015
A Hero’s JourneySchuster Center
our country’s military. Multifaceted pianist Jeffrey Biegel will join the DPO for Jake Runestad’s Dreams of the Fallen.
JANUARY 8 & 9, 2016
Songs of the HeartSchuster CenterFelix Mendelssohn’s powerful and passionate 1844 Violin Concerto, performed by DPO Concertmaster Jessica Hung.
FEBRUARY 5 & 6, 2016
Worlds of WonderSchuster CenterInternationally renowned cellist Mark Kosower, principal cellist for the Cleveland Symphony, will showcase his expertise in Victor Herbert’s rarely heard Cello Concerto No. 2.
MARCH 11 & 12, 2016
Stars of the PhilharmonicSchuster CenterDPO Associate Concertmaster Aurelian Opera and Principal Trombone Tim Anderson headline an eclectic concert.
MAY 6 & 7, 2016
Brahms Festival: Evenings One and TwoSchuster CenterGuest pianist Antonio Pompa-Baldi, DPO Concertmaster Jessica Hung, DPO Principal Second Violin Kirstin Greenlaw, and DPO Principal Cello Andra Padrichelli salute remarkable German composer Johannes Brahms.
ROCKIN’ ORCHESTRA
OCTOBER 3, 2015
One Night of the Bee GeesSchuster CenterThe DPO and guest artists Stayin’ Alive will bring your favorite Bee Gees songs to vivid life.
JANUARY 30, 2016
Music of The WhoSchuster CenterThe DPO and Windbourne Music present the music of The Who!
MARCH 5, 2016
Ultimate Symphonic RockSchuster CenterDayton favorite Jeans ’n Classics returns once more.
MARCH 5, 2016
The Magic of MotownSchuster CenterThe Motortown All-Stars join the DPO for Motown harmony.
APRIL 30, 2016
Legends of Classic RockSchuster CenterA night of top hits from legendary artists like Led Zeppelin, Heart, Foreigner, Kansas, and more.
SUPER POPS
OCTOBER 16 & 17, 2015
Fire and Rain: Iconic Folk Rock of the ’70sSchuster CenterAJ Swearingen and Jayne Kelli join the DPO for an evening of folk rock favorites from Cat Stevens, Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell, The Eagles, Carole King, and more.
DECEMBER 4 & 5, 2015
A Celtic Tenor ChristmasSchuster CenterThe Celtic Tenors have a polished
international reputation and just over a million album sales under their belts.
JANUARY 15 & 16, 2016
Pixar in ConcertSchuster CenterExperience both the music and
which it was composed.
FEBRUARY 19 & 20, 2016
Music of the Mad Men EraSchuster CenterPerfect scoring has been a hallmark of AMC’s hit series Mad Men. Conductor Steven Reineke leads the DPO with his swingin’ take on songs from the ’50s and ’60s.
APRIL 8 & 9, 2016
An Evening with Kenny GSchuster CenterBest-selling recording artist Kenny G takes the stage to showcase his talents on the saxophone.
MAY 13 & 14, 2016
Best of Broadway II with The Human Race Theatre CompanySchuster CenterThe DPO welcomes back to the stage The Human Race Theatre Company for this very special engagement combining the full Orchestra with HRTC’s vocal stars!
Founded in 1933, the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra has a distinguished place in Dayton’s history as one of the Miami Valley’s oldest and longest-standing cultural institutions. A regional orchestra with 83 contracted musicians and rich in artistic tradition, the Dayton Philharmonic is honored to call the world-class, state-of-the-art Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center its home. The Dayton Philharmonic proudly presents a wide variety of genres throughout each season, including Classical, SuperPops, Classical Connections, Chamber, Family, and Rockin’ Orchestra programs, totaling nearly 50 stunning performances each year.
126 N. Main St., Suite 210, Dayton, 937-224-3521, daytonperformingarts.org/philharmonic
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OCTOBER 2–18, 2015
The ColumnistBy David AuburnDirected by Doug Lloyd
In mid-century America, newspaper columnists are kings, and Joseph Alsop is at the heart of Washington life. He is beloved and feared, but the intense political dramas Joe has been involved in come to bear a profound personal cost. From the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Proof. Tickets: $19 adults, $17 seniors, $12 students
NOVEMBER 20–DECEMBER 6, 2015
All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914By Peter RothsteinMusical Arrangements by Erick Lichte and Timothy C. TakachDirected by Kathy Mola
The Western Front, Christmas, 1914. Out of the violence a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht.” Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, and peace. This is a remarkable true story, told in the words and songs of the men who lived it. Tickets: $19 adults, $17 seniors, $12 students
JANUARY 8–24, 2016
Night WatchBy Lucille FletcherDirected by Saul Caplan
Elaine Wheeler is troubled by unsettling memories and vague fears as one suspicious event after another takes place. From their Manhattan townhome, her husband tries to comfort her, but the police are skeptical of her frantic pleas. From Lucille Fletcher, who wrote radio scripts for Orson Welles and Vincent
Tickets: $19 adults, $17 seniors, $12 students
FEBRUARY 26–MARCH 13, 2016
SlowgirlBy Greg PierceDirected by Rick Flynn
Sterling, a former lawyer turned recluse in the Costa Rican jungle, gives refuge to his 17-year-old niece, Becky, whom he barely knows. Unaccustomed to having constant company, Sterling acquires a sense of Becky’s situation, which is disconcertingly similar to his own. Tickets: $19 adults, $17 seniors, $12 students
APRIL 15–MAY 1, 2016
The Trip to BountifulBy Horton FooteDirected by Craig Smith
Carrie Watts is a woman who is spending the autumn years of her life trapped in an apartment in 1940s Houston, Texas, with a controlling daughter-in-law and a hen-pecked son. Her fondest wish is to revisit Bountiful, the small Texas town of her youth, just once more before she dies. Tickets: $19 adults, $17 seniors, $12 students
MAY 27–JUNE 12, 2016
Last GasBy John CarianiDirected by Debra Kent
Nat Paradis is a part-time single dad who manages Paradis’ Last Convenient Store, the last place to get gas—or anything—before the Canadian border to the north and the North Maine Woods to the west. When an
make a hard choice. Tickets: $19 adults, $17 seniors, $12 students
The Dayton Theatre Guild is one of Dayton’s oldest theaters. It has been in existence since 1945, and was located for more than 45 years at
been produced, utilizing all-volunteer casts, crews, and administration.
430 Wayne Ave., Dayton, 937-278-5993, daytontheatreguild.org
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Motown the MusicalFeaturing more than 40 classic hits, Motown the Musical is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy, who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson, and many more. Tickets start at $29
OCTOBER 13–18, 2015
PippinPippin, winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical Revival, tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to
This captivating new production features sizzling choreography in the style of Bob Fosse and breathtaking acrobatics. Tickets start at $29
NOVEMBER 24–DECEMBER 6, 2015
Irving Berlin’s White ChristmasIrving Berlin’s White Christmas tells the story of a song-and-dance team putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and falling
for a stunning sister act in the process. Full of dancing, laughter, and some of the greatest songs ever written, the timeless movie is adapted for the stage in a lavish production. Tickets start at $29
JANUARY 5–17, 2016
Kinky BootsKinky BootsAwards including Best Musical, is the inspirational story that follows a struggling shoe factory owner who works to turn his business around with help from Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. Kinky Boots features a joyous, Tony-winning score by Cyndi Lauper. Tickets start at $29
FEBRUARY 2–7, 2016
If/ThenIf/Then is a contemporary Broadway musical that follows one woman’s two possible life paths, painting a deeply moving portrait of the lives we lead, as well as the lives we might have led, from the Pulitzer Prize– and Tony Award–winning creators of Next to Normal. Tickets start at $29
MARCH 1–13, 2016
Disney’s NewsiesThey delivered the papers, until they made the headlines… Direc t from Broadway comes Newsies, the smash-hit, crowd-pleasing new musical from Disney. Winner of the 2012 Tony Awards for Best Score and Best Choreography, Newsies
song and dance you just don’t want to miss. Tickets start at $24
MARCH 29–APRIL 3, 2016
The Book of MormonThe New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” It’s The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Award–winning Best Musical from the creators of South Park.
more information, please visit BookofMormonTheMusical.com.Tickets start at $44
APRIL 20–24, 2016
Disney’s Beauty and the BeastTale as old as time, true as it can be. Based on the Academy Award–winning animated feature
has won the hearts of more than 35 million people worldwide. The
with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Tickets start at $29
MAY 10–22, 2016
CabaretIn celebration of Roundabout Theatre Company’s 50th Anniversary Season, join the infamous Emcee, Sally Bowles, and the raucous ensemble at the Kit Kat Klub in their Tony-winning production of Cabaret. Come hear some of the most memorable songs in theater history, including “Cabaret,” “Wilkommen,” and “Maybe This Time.” Tickets start at $29
Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati presented by Tri-Health, presented at the beautiful Aronoff Center for the Arts, brings the very best Broadway touring shows to the Queen City each year. The 2015–2016 season celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Aronoff Center.
650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, 513-241-2345, broadwayincincinnati.com
FIFTH THIRD BANK BROADWAY IN CINCINNATI
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Riverbend Music Center and PNC Pavilion are Cincinnati’s premier outdoor music venue, located on the banks of the Ohio
in the country to install a synthetic concert lawn two years ago, creating the perfect concert lawn experience.
6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, 513-232-6220, riverbend.org
RIVERBEND MUSIC CENTER & PNC PAVILION
By presenting “the summer’s best music,” Fraze Pavilion in Kettering, Ohio, is proud to offer a variety of entertainment to the Miami Valley region and beyond. Free events, signature festivals, and national recording artists have made Fraze Pavilion a Top 100 Amphitheater Worldwide for several years. Fraze Pavilion is a 4,300-seat outdoor amphitheater operated by the City of Kettering’s Park, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Department.
695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, 937-296-3300, fraze.com
FRAZE PAVILION / RIVERBEND MUSIC CENTER & PNC PAVILION / ROSE MUSIC CENTER AT THE HEIGHTSthe ARTS |
ROSE MUSIC CENTER AT THE HEIGHTSDayton residents may extend a warm welcome to new neighbor, the Rose Music Center at The Heights. The concert
number of pop-rock bands and musical acts to the city of Huber Heights. The outdoor amphitheatre seats 4,200 and is surrounded by beautiful parks as well as dining and recreational opportunities offered by the city.
6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, 800-745-3000, rosemusiccenter.com
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3100 Far Hills Avenue, Dayton, OH 45429 • 937.298.0171
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the ARTS | 2015–2016 marks The Human Race Theatre Company’s 29th season as Dayton’s premier professional regional theater company. The Loft Series provides audiences with award-winning, cutting-edge plays and musicals, American classics, and regional and world premieres. The New Works program expands the repertoire of enthusiastic theater lovers with brand new or seldom performed material. And the education programs touch thousands of children, while engagement programs address the cultural needs of challenged individuals throughout the Miami Valley.
126 N. Main St., Suite 300, Dayton, 937-228-3630, humanracetheatre.org
THE HUMAN RACE THEATRE COMPANY
SEPTEMBER 10–OCTOBER 4, 2015
The Full Monty: The Broadway MusicalThe Loft Theatre
In need of cash and low on prospects, six unemployed Buffalo steelworkers decide to put on a strip act. As they prepare, they learn to let go of their doubts and insecurities—and their clothes—in this hilarious adaptation of
Tickets start at $25
OCTOBER 11, 2015
Human Race (Theatre Company)The Victoria Theatre
Comedian Lewis Black, the “King of Rant” himself, takes the stage in this one-night-only
Theatre Company. One of the most popular comics of our time will skewer the absurdities
Tickets start at $30
NOVEMBER 5–29, 2015
Steel MagnoliasThe Loft Theatre
Many things besides hair get done at Truvy’s hair salon, and that’s why it’s the place to go in Chinquapin Parish, Louisiana. Gossip,
like refreshing sweet tea on a hot summer day as Truvy and her assistant play host to some outrageous characters. Tickets start at $25
DECEMBER 10–19, 2015
The Santaland DiariesThe Loft Theatre
Meet the quintessential elf-gone-bad as he relives a series of less-than-merry misadventures in David Sedaris’s hysterical antidote for holiday havoc. Spend some time with the irreverent Crumpet—one of Santa’s little helpers during the Macy’s Christmas shopping rush—as he handles hordes of insufferable shoppers with whacked out, wicked wit. Tickets start at $24
FEBRUARY 4–21, 2016
The Glass MenagerieThe Loft Theatre
Memories as fragile as glass are tossed into
Williams. Dreams meet reality and love becomes desperate in this drama of a family on the edge that cuts deep into the longing of human hearts. Tickets start at $25
APRIL 7–24, 2016
One Slight HitchThe Loft Theatre
Life is good for the Colemans as they prepare to give their eldest daughter the perfect wedding—that is, until her ex-boyfriend arrives on their doorstep and turns their plans into total chaos. Will their daughter make it down the aisle or will the day end up a perfect disaster? Tickets start at $25
JUNE 9–26, 2016
Master ClassThe Loft Theatre
One of the opera world’s greatest legends takes center stage as Maria Callas gives three aspiring singers a rough introduction to the reality of performing. This Tony Award–winning drama presents a revealing look at
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Northern Kentucky University’s Theatre and Dance Program, housed in NKU’s newly formed School of the Arts, produces a diverse season of musicals and plays. The 2015–2016 season features hilarious farce, Shakespearean tragicomedy, Broadway musicals, and more.
100 Louie B. Nunn Dr., Highland Heights, 859-572-5464, theatre.nku.edu
NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
SEPTEMBER 24–OCTOBER 4, 2015
Moon Over BuffaloBy Ken Ludwig
NKU Corbett Theatre
OCTOBER 20–25, 2015
The Winter’s TaleBy William Shakespeare
NKU Robert and Rosemary Stauss Theatre
NOVEMBER 12–22, 2015
SeussicalBy Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
NKU Corbett Theatre
FEBRUARY 18–28, 2016
Once in a LifetimeBy George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart
NKU Corbett Theatre
MARCH 29–APRIL 3, 2016
PygmalionBy George Bernard Shaw
NKU Robert and Rosemary Stauss Theatre
APRIL 21–MAY 1, 2016
Into the WoodsBy Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine
NKU Corbett Theatre
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FALL SEMESTER
OCTOBER 9–17, 2015
The Wiz Blair Hall TheatreBook by William F. Brown
Music and Lyrics by Charlie Smalls
From the story The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
Reserved seating tickets: $18 adults, $15 seniors and students
NOVEMBER 6–14, 2015
Quid Pro QuoBlack Box TheatreBy Garrett Zuercher
An award-winning play focusing on delicate perceptions of the hearing and deaf communities, performed in American Sign
Language with voice interpretation. General seating tickets: $15
DECEMBER 16–19, 2015
A Charlie Brown ChristmasBlair Hall TheatreBy Charles M. SchulzBased on the television special by Bill Melendez and Lee MendelsonStage Adaptation by Eric SchaefferBy Special Arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson
Reserved seating tickets: $8
SPRING SEMESTER
FEBRUARY 12–20, 2016
As It Is In HeavenBlack Box TheatreBy Arlene Hutton
A Shaker community becomes complicated when a newcomer claims visions of angels.General seating tickets: $15
APRIL 8–16, 2016
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s NestBlair Hall TheatreBy Dale Wasserman
Based on the novel by Ken Kesey
Reserved seating tickets: $18 adults, $15 seniors and students
MAY 20 & 21, 2016
Collaborative MovesBlair Hall Theatre
A collage of movement, music, color, and light—highlighting multiple genres of dance.
General seating tickets: $8 in advance/$10 at the door
Performances happen in Building 2 at Sinclair! The music, theater, and dance departments showcase their students on stages in the 459-seat
training and practical experience in a demanding yet supportive environment to prepare students to transfer to four-year institutions or pursue various careers in the performing arts.
Sinclair Community College, Building 2, 444 W. Third St., Dayton, 937-512-2808, sinclair.edu/tickets
SINCLAIR THEATRE DEPARTMENT
3100 Far Hills Ave Dayton OH 45429 (937) 298-0171
9555 Main St Montgomery OH 45242 (513) 793-0133
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CCM MAINSTAGE SERIES
Tickets: $27–$35 adults, $17–$24 non-UC students, $15–$22 UC students; subscription packages also available
SEPTEMBER 30–OCTOBER 4, 2015
CCM Mainstage Drama: PentecostPatricia Corbett Theater
OCTOBER 29–NOVEMBER 1, 2015
CCM Mainstage Musical Theatre: CarouselCorbett Auditorium
NOVEMBER 19–22, 2015
CCM Mainstage Opera: The Merry WidowPatricia Corbett Theater
FEBRUARY 10–14, 2016
CCM Mainstage Drama: Ah, Wilderness!Patricia Corbett Theater
MARCH 3–13, 2016
CCM Mainstage Musical Theatre: American Idiot Patricia Corbett Theater
APRIL 8–10, 2016
CCM Mainstage Opera: The Cunning Little VixenCorbett Auditorium
APRIL 22–24, 2016
CCM Mainstage Dance: Swan LakeCorbett Auditorium
CCM STRING-QUARTET-IN-RESIDENCE: THE ARIEL QUARTET
Tickets: $25 general, $15 non-UC students, UC students free; Ariel Quartet concert series subscription packages also available
NOVEMBER 10, 2015, JANUARY 26 & MARCH 1, 2016
CCM String-Quartet-in-Residence:The Ariel Quartet
CCM CONCERT SERIES
Tickets: $15 adults, $10 non-UC students,
packages also available
SEPTEMBER 27, 2015
CCM Choral:Music of the Bard–Choral Settings of Shakespeare IIICorbett Auditorium
NOVEMBER 8, 2015
CCM Winds: PRISM XIXCorbett Auditorium
NOVEMBER 22, 2015
CCM Jazz Ensembles:Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite and Holiday ConcertCorbett Auditorium
DECEMBER 5 & 6, 2015
CCM Choirs and Concert Orchestra, Cincinnati Children’s Choir and Guest Choir:Feast of CarolsCorbett Auditorium
JANUARY 29, 2016
CCM Philharmonia:The Great Decade in Opera: Richard Strauss’s SalomeCorbett Auditorium
MARCH 6, 2016
CCM Jazz Ensembles:Rufus Reid’s Quiet Pride: The Elizabeth Catlett ProjectCorbett Auditorium
APRIL 10, 2016
CCM Jazz & Orchestra:Charlie Parker with StringsPatricia Corbett Theater
APRIL 17, 2016
CCM Choral:Wynton Marsalis’s Abyssinian Mass: A Gospel CelebrationZion Baptist Church
Nationally ranked and internationally renowned, the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music is a preeminent institution for the performing and media arts. Recognized by the Board of Regents as Ohio’s Center of Excellence in Music and Theatre Arts, CCM presents nearly 1,000 concerts, productions, and public events each year. Discover the world-class musicians, virtuoso performances, creative collaborations, and inspiring productions that make us CCM!
290 CCM Blvd., Cincinnati, 513-556-4183, ccm.uc.edu
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI COLLEGE-CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
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AUGUST 27–SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
Art & Design Faculty Show and Entropy: Angela Faris Belt Gallery 249, Fitz Hall
AUGUST 27–OCTOBER 1, 2015
THIRSTArtStreet White Box Gallery
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
Dayton Jazz EnsembleKennedy Union Pub
SEPTEMBER 20, 2015
University Chorale South Park United Methodist Church, Brown Street
SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
ArtsLIVE: Don QuixoteKennedy Union Boll Theatre$16, $12 seniors, $8 students and youth
OCTOBER 6–NOVEMBER 5, 2015
CONSUMPTIONArtStreet White Box Gallery
OCTOBER 22, 2015
ArtsLIVE: Aaron Diehl TrioSears Recital Hall, Jesse Philips Humanities Center$16, $12 seniors, $8 students and youth
OCTOBER 29, 2015
ArtsLIVE: Planetary CoalitionSears Recital Hall, Jesse Philips Humanities Center$16, $12 seniors, $8 students and youth
NOVEMBER 1, 2015
University of Dayton OrchestraDayton Art Institute Renaissance Auditorium
NOVEMBER 5–DECEMBER 10, 2015
Department of Art & Design Senior ShowGallery 249, Fitz Hall
NOVEMBER 10–DECEMBER 17, 2015
FEARArtStreet White Box Gallery
NOVEMBER 12, 2015
ArtsLIVE: Celestial SirensSears Recital Hall, Jesse Philips Humanities Center$16, $12 seniors, $8 students and youth
NOVEMBER 13–15, 2015
Once Upon A MattressKennedy Union Boll Theatre$12
FEBRUARY 19–21, 2016
Sustenance: A Devised Play on Sustainability
Black Box Theatre, Fitz Hall$12
FEBRUARY 29–MARCH 17, 2016
Living Glass: Sustaining Memory Through LightGallery 249, Fitz Hall
MARCH 18 & 19, 2016
Dance Concert: KaleidoscopeKennedy Union Boll Theatre$12
APRIL 19, 2016
Celebration of the ArtsSchuster Center, 1 West Second StreetFree, but tickets required
MARCH 31–APRIL 28, 2016
Horvath Annual Juried Student ExhibitionGallery 249, Fitz Hall
The University of Dayton is a top-tier national Catholic university. At the University of Dayton, we understand that the arts are fundamental in educating the whole person, and that they are essential to a Marianist education. From visual art exhibitions and diverse music to theater
calendar of events. Events are free unless otherwise noted.
300 College Park, Dayton, 937-229-5104, udayton.edu/arts
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OCTOBER 4, 2015
Rosanne CashSchuster CenterWhen you’ve charted 21 Top 40 country singles, including 11 Number Ones, you’re no stranger to hit music—especially if your last name is Cash. Her latest project, The River and the Thread, won three 2015 Grammy Awards, among others, and is the most played album in Americana radio for the past year. Tickets: TBD
OCTOBER 6–11, 2015
PippinSchuster CenterFull of extraordinary acrobatics, wondrous magical feats, and soaring songs from the composer of Wicked, Pippin will lift you up and leave you smiling. This unforgettable new production is the winner of four 2013 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival. Tickets: $25–$97*
NOVEMBER 3–8, 2015
Bullets Over BroadwaySchuster CenterWritten by Woody Allen, with original direction and choreography by Susan Stroman, Bullets Over Broadway is the story of a young playwright who, in desperate
please his showgirl girlfriend. Tickets: $25–$97*
DECEMBER 2, 2015
Mannheim Steamroller ChristmasBy Chip Davis
Schuster CenterMannheim Steamroller Christmas has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for the past 30 years! Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features the
beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. Tickets: $44–$74*
DECEMBER 5 & 6, 2015
A Christmas CarolVictoria Theatre
Charles Jones’s delightful adaptation of A Christmas Carol, brimming with traditional carols and memorable characters. Tickets: $25–$50*
JANUARY 19–24, 2016
OnceSchuster CenterWinner of eight 2012 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Once is an original Broadway experience. It tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who’s about to give up his dream when a beautiful young woman
Tickets: $25–$97*
FEBRUARY 9–14, 2016
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CinderellaSchuster CenterRodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella is the Tony Award–winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South
that’s delighting audiences with its
Tickets: $25–$97*
MARCH 15–20, 2016
The Bridges of Madison CountySchuster Center
One of the most romantic stories ever written is now an irresistible two-time Tony Award–winning Broadway musical. Based on the best-selling novel by Robert James Waller, The Bridges of Madison County tells the story of Iowa housewife Francesca Johnson and her life-changing, four-day whirlwind romance with traveling photographer Robert Kincaid. Tickets: $25–$97*
APRIL 8–10, 2016
Million Dollar QuartetVictoria TheatreInspired by the electrifying true story of the famed recording session where Sam Phillips,
icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee
night, Million Dollar Quartet will have you singing along and dancing in the aisles. Tickets: $55–$75*
JUNE 7–JULY 3, 2016
The Lion KingSchuster CenterTony Award–winning director Julie
hope and adventure set against an amazing
six Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Tickets: $25- $97*
*prices subject to change
Theatre Association presents performances for all ages and operates the Victoria Theatre, Schuster Center, The Loft Theatre, The Arts Garage, and Citilites Restaurant & Bar.
138 N. Main St., Dayton, 937-228-3630, victoriatheatre.com
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Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries in Wright State’s Creative Arts Center
SEPTEMBER 1– OCTOBER 4, 2015
Deborah Kahn: Paintings and Drawings
OCTOBER 18– NOVEMBER 15, 2015
Visions of War: A Cultural Context
MARCH 15–27, 2016
Regional High School Exhibition
DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE, DANCE, AND MOTION PICTURES
Festival Playhouse Theatre in Wright State’s Creative Arts Center
SEPTEMBER 24– OCTOBER 4, 2015
The Great Gatsby OCTOBER 29– NOVEMBER 15, 2015
Chicago
JANUARY 28– FEBRUARY 7, 2016
A Streetcar Named Desire MARCH 17–APRIL 3, 2016
The Music Man
APRIL 21–24, 2016
Dance! Dance! Dance!Wright State Dance Concert
SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Schuster Hall in Wright State’s Creative Arts Center
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
Concerto/Aria Night
APRIL 2016
Honors Recital
CELIA
OCTOBER 18– NOVEMBER 15, 2015
Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries
Photography exhibit featuring national and international photographers and lecturers
OCTOBER 25, 2015
Harmony in the Heartland: A Celebration of PeaceBenjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center Concert featuring Wright State School of Music faculty and students
OCTOBER 29–31, 2015
Ten Years of the Dayton Literary Peace PrizeCreative Arts CenterConference featuring panel discussions and award-winning authors, scholars, and students
SPRING 2016
Sultans of Swing: 100 Years of Baseball, Jazz, and Short FictionCreative Arts CenterLectures and conference celebrating the nexus of three uniquely American art forms
APRIL 9, 2016
ArtsGalaCreative Arts CenterWright State’s annual arts fundraiser for student scholarships
Academy Award–winning actor Tom Hanks said it best: “Wright State not only has one of the most outstanding arts programs in Ohio, but one of the best in the entire nation.” Wright State University’s Department of Art and Art History; Music; and Theatre, Dance, and Motion Pictures together make up CELIA—Collaborative Education, Leadership, and Innovation in the Arts—an Ohio Center of Excellence in the arts. Join us for this season’s outstanding performances, exhibitions, and events.
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Dayton, 937-775-2500, wright.edu/celia
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