Tag: Cincinnati Playhouse

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Antigone comes to Playhouse

By: Katrina Gross ~Staff Writer~ Inspired by the traditions of Greek theatre tragedy, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s popular family series “Off the Hill” will continue the 2015-16 season with performances of the world premiere of John Yearly’s adaptation of the legendary tale “Antigone.” “Antigone” is a classic Greek legend that follows the story of a woman named Antigone and her marriage to Prince Haemon. With this modern adaptation, after a terrible war the two desire to bring peace and stability to their city through their marriage. However, the strong will of the king leaves Antigone in a position where … Continue reading Antigone comes to Playhouse

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‘A Christmas Carol’ comes to town

By: Taylor Roberts ~Staff Writer~ The three ghosts of Christmas will haunt the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s Robert S. Marx Theatre for the 25th annual production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” presented by U.S. Bank. The classic Christmas story, written by Dickens in 1843, became an instant success and is credited for revitalizing the celebration of Christmas through the time-traveling adventures Ebenezer Scrooge embarks on with the Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Yet to Come. The timeless tale enjoyed by Cincinnatians each holiday season inspires countless classic and contemporary television and stage adaptations each year. The Playhouse’s … Continue reading ‘A Christmas Carol’ comes to town

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The Secret Garden shows resilience

By: Taylor Roberts ~Staff Writer~ The audience completely filled the seats of Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s Robert S. Marx Theatre and watched as the cast and crew found the key to success in their opening night performance of “The Secret Garden.” Playhouse in the Park’s 2015 season opener showed the entire audience how resilient humans can be in the face of tragedy. In her debut performance at Playhouse in the Park, Caitlin Cohn acted as 10-year-old Mary Lennox, the main character of the show who loses her parents to a cholera outbreak in India and is forced to live with … Continue reading The Secret Garden shows resilience