League of Cincinnati Theatres

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati’s Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps and Gowns with two LCT nominations for Ensemble Acting in a Musical and Musical Direction (Scot Wooley), as well as distinguishing it as a recommended production.

Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps & Gowns takes you to the Springfield High School graduation where we reunite with the Wonderettes, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts! As we learn about their lives and loves, and take a peek into their futures, we are treated to the girls performing classic ‘50s and ‘60s songs such as “River Deep, Mountain High,” “Dedicated To The One I Love,” “Rockin’ Robin” and over 20 other classic hits!

Panelists praised the ensemble for “ a ‘marvelous’ job” and their l’excellent singing”
Scot Wooley, musical director was nominated for his contribution to the “sparkling vocals” and the variety he introduced into the numbers. Overall panellists called the show “charming, energetic, funny and delightful”.

The Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps and Gowns continues through June 1^st. Tickets can be purchased at www.ensemblecincinnati.org.

LCT Award Winners will be announced at the annual LCT Awards Gala, to be held Monday, May 20^th at the Know Theatre. Tickets may be obtained by calling the Know Theatre Box Office, 513-300-5669.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s Double Indemnity with 7 LCT nominations as well as distinguishing it as a recommended production: Direction, Michael Evan Haney; Lead Actress, Gardner Reed; Featured Actor, Michael Sean McGuinness; Set Design, Paul Shortt; Lighting Design, James Sale; Sound Design, Matthew M. Nielson; and Stage Manager, Jenifer Morrow.

Sultry, sexy and spellbinding, Double Indemnity is a treacherous thriller of love and murder. A beguiling seductress and morally bankrupt insurance agent plot to kill the unsuspecting husband who stands in the way of their budding romance. But will they get away with their perfect crime? Double Indemnity is a scintillating new stage version of the novel that inspired one of the most popular noir films of all time.

Panelists praised Michael Evan Haney’s direction: “The scenes — all 29 of them! — moved seamlessly, building the eerie sensibility of this noir classic.” Lead actress Gardner Reed, as Phyllis Nirlinger, “created a haunting performance that immediately transported us to the glory days of the film noir genre”; Michael Sean McGuinness as Barton Keyes was “wonderful”, “fresh”, and “engaging”. Paul Shortt’s set and James Sale’s lighting “were perfectly designed to both enhance the fluidity between the scenes and build the ominous mood”; Matthew Nielson’s sound design, with original compositions, was “one of the most enticing elements of the production and created the most evocative atmosphere.” Stage manager Jenifer Morrow was praised for “the organization and fluidity of the numerous scene changes, all executed flawlessly”. Overall, many panelists reported: “The best production I’ve seen at Playhouse all year!”

Double Indemnity continues through May 18th. Tickets can be purchased at www.cincyplay.com.

LCT Award Winners will be announced at the annual LCT Awards Gala, to be held Monday, May 20^th at the Know Theatre. Tickets may be obtained by calling the Know Theatre Box Office, 513-300-5669

The League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) is pleased to announce the finalists for the annual LCT Gala Awards Ceremony, which annually honors the best of the professional Cincinnati Theatre Community. The list of finalists in can be viewed here. This year, finalists were chosen from among the many nominations made by our panelists during the year. Additional finalists may be added before the ceremony for shows opening after the panelists’ selection. One winner from each category will be announced at the Award Ceremony, 7 PM, Monday, May 20^th, at the Know Theatre, 1120 Jackson St. Tickets may be obtained by calling the Know Theatre Box Office, 513-300-5669. Come join us for a night of excitement and entertainment!

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized New Edgecliff Theatre‘s production of Proof with an LCT nomination for lead actress, Rebecca Whatley.

On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father’s who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Over the long weekend that follows, a burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father’s madness — or genius — will she inherit?

Panelists praised Rebecca Whatley’s portrayal of Catherine as “natural and unforced”; “a touching mixture of bewilderment, bravado, and brokenness that commanded my attention and did not let up.”

Proof continues through April 27th. Tickets can be purchased at http:www.cincinnatiarts.org.

Final LCT awards will be determined at the end of the season and announced at the LCT gala in the spring.