Next Up:Cyrano [rehearsed] adapted from the classic tale by Edmond Rostand

April 15th-May 1st, 2010

All's fair in love and noses! Just ask Cyrano, Roxane and Christian. Better yet, be a fly on the wall for this twist of the classic story of the large nosed romantic! As the cast arrives for rehearsal, a slight change of plans occurs that throws everyone, maybe even you, for a loop. It's a night of theatre you'll be talking about for a long time...

check back later for more information...

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Next Up: The Santaland Diaires by David Sedaris

December 3rd-19th, 2009

New Edgecliff's holiday tradition is back! The Santaland Diaries returns to the Columbia Performance Center with a new elf (Justin Terry) leading the way.
Kick off your holiday season right by joining us for opening night, Thursday, December 3rd at 7:30pm, and stay for another NET tradition... our opening night complimentary Champagne Toast!
Pinching your pennies for those holiday gifts? Our preview performance on Wednesday, December 2nd at 7:30pm is priced just right as pay-what-you-can!
The Santaland Diaries is a favorite for many, so get your tickets early. You don't want to miss this devilishly entertaining night of holiday theatre before it goes away!

About the Show
Crumpet the Elf and Mrs. Jocelyn Dunbar return once again as New Edgecliff Theatre presents its annual holiday offering, David Sedaris' THE SANTALAND DIARIES. Adapted by Joe Mantello, the first act chronicles the real-life observations of renowned NPR commentator and memoirist Sedaris as he encounters crazed Santas, obnoxious parents, and queasy children while working his first New York job - as one of Santa's Elves in the very nexus of commercial Christmas and Holiday Cheer, Macy's Santaland.
Act II presents SEASON'S GREETINGS. Mrs. Jocelyn Dunbar delivers a horrifying yet witheringly funny holiday letter from the dark side of the suburban mindscape. Desperate to hang on to her traditions, this slightly-too-cheery homemaker reveals to her family and friends some rather disturbing details of her past year.
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Only one chance to catch Sweet Suspense :
October 24th!

NEW EDGECLIFF THEATRE is excited to announce our third annual "SWEET SUSPENSE" an evening of chills, thrills, and tasty treats presented classic radio-show style at the Columbia Performance Center on October 24th! Join us for a trip back in time and see how classic radio drama was done BEFORE you could download the clips on YouTube!
In honor of the 50th Anniversary of the TWILIGHT ZONE, NET will be presenting two episodes of Rod Serling's classic series, "A World of His Own" and "The Howling Man". Our performance will feature the vocal talents of husband and wife team Troy & Lesley Hitch, NET's own Devon Campailla, Chuck Haungs, Gary McGurk, and Mike King. Providing our sound effects will be foley artist and local old time radio aficionado Mike Martini of WMKV 89.3FM.
The performance will begin at 7:30pm, with a half hour intermission featuring a delectable dessert buffet! These treats and other offerings are provided courtesy of our area restaurant & food sponsors including Bella Luna, Jeff Ruby's The Waterfront, Lookout Joe's, Pompillio's, & Take the Cake.
This event is ONE NIGHT ONLY, October 24th at 7:30pm at the Columbia Performance Center located at 3900 Eastern Ave. Seating is general admission. All tickets are $35.00 and include admission to the show and your intermission treat! All funds from the evening's festivities go to support New Edgecliff's general operating fund.
Your support helps your favorite professional theatre continue to bring you shows like our recent production of Peter Shaffer's Equus, winner of 5 Acclaim Awards, and our annual holiday show, David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries, coming this December 4th - 19th. To purchase ticket, contact the box office at 888.588.0137, or buy online now by clicking here.

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New Edgecliff Theatre receives 5 Acclaim Awards for production of
Equus by Peter Shaffer
October 1st-17th, 2009

The Acclaim Awards celebrate local theater by awarding outstanding work and supporting a variety of grant initiatives for area theater artists and educators including local Guest Equity Artist contracts, Theatre Educator Awards and Rising Stars.

New Edgecliff is thrilled to announce our production of Equus has been recognized with FIVE Acclaim Awards. Cary Davenport (Alan Strang), and the ensemble receive Acclaim for outstanding performance in an independent production. Director Alan Patrick Kenny, Lighting Designer Glen Goodwin and Sound Designer Paul Lieber are also recognized for their work in the staging of this dark drama.

Equus continues through October 17th at the Columbia Performance Center (3900 Eastern Ave.)and tickets are still available. Please visit our Box Office to purchase tickets today!

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New Edgecliff Theatre presents
Equus by Peter Shaffer
October 1st-17th, 2009

New Edgecliff Theatre opens its 2009-2010 season with the critically acclaimed Equus. Written by the Oscar Award-winning Peter Shaffer, Equus opened at the National Theatre in 1973 and became a worldwide sensation, winning both the Tony and Drama Desk Awards. In 2007, a new production opened in London starring Richard Griffiths and Daniel Radcliffe (star of the Harry Potter series), becoming one of the biggest hits ever seen in the West End before moving to Broadway. Read More...



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New Edgecliff Theatre Announces
"Twisted" Twelfth Season

New Edgecliff Theatre will produce a totally twisted 2009-2010 season, taking a look at the world from a slightly bent angle. Sometimes serious, sometimes scary, and even sometimes funny, this season has something for everyone, and includes Peter Shaffer's award-winning Equus, and a world premiere of an original production based on the classic play Cyrano de Bergerac. New Edgecliff also brings back two favorites: our Halloween Sweet Suspense fundraiser, and the holiday treat The Santaland Diaries. To learn more about this exciting season, click on any of the images above or Click here to read more about the whole line up.

We're going back to the 80's!

Angry Housewives (the Musical)

April 16-May 2nd, 2009

In need of fulfillment, four housewives are desperately searching for change in their lives. Bev, Wendy, Jetta, and Carol are dealing with unruly teenagers, hopeless husbands, divorce, and money woes. The answer to their problems? Form a rock group and enter the Battle of the Bands at a local punk club! Funny and feverishly entertaining, this rock musical puts a satirical twist on 1980s feminism with numbers like "Man from Glad" and "Eat Your F*$#ing Cornflakes!" Originally intended for a six-week run at the Pioneer Square Theatre in Seattle, Angry Housewives ran there for nearly seven years. Don't miss this hilarious regional premiere!

Directed by Nathan Gabriel
Book & Lyrics by A.M. Collins, Music & Lyrics by Chad Henry

Do you Believe?

Is there really a Santa Claus or is Kris Kringle insane? That's the question before the court. Doris Walker has taught her daughter Susan to reject all notions of fancy. Their cynical ways are challenged when they meet a man who claims to be the real Santa Claus. He soon fills everyone with Christmas spirit... but when Kringle is declared insane and put on trial, everyone's faith is put to the test as young and old face the age old question: Do you believe in Santa Claus?

NET presents this holiday classic in radio-theatre style, complete with sound effect by Mike Martini of the Big Broadcast on WVXU. Join us at intermission for a dessert sampling and drinks provided by Lookout Joe's. This event is ONE DAY ONLY on Sunday, December 14th at 2pm. All proceeds from this holiday fundraiser benefit our Educational Outreach program.

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New Edgecliff Theatre Announces Auditions for Angry Housewives

Angry Housewives
Book and lyrics by A.M. Collins
Music and lyrics by Chad Henry
Directed by Nathan Gabriel
Music directed by Brian Hoffman

By appointment only.
Audition Dates and Times:
Sunday, November 23rd 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Monday, November 24th 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Cast requirements:

One male 16-20 years

Three men late 20s-mid 40s

Four women late 20s-mid 40s

Audition requirements:

You must have an appointment to audition.

Please bring 16 bars of a song from a contemporary rock musical.

Be prepared to read from the script.

Headshots and resumes are appreciated (but not required).

Rehearsals begin on or around March 16th

Production dates: April 16th-May 2nd (Thursday-Saturdays)

To schedule an audition, please contact Devon Campailla at 513.207.1239 or dcampailla@newedgecliff.com. 

In need of fulfillment, four housewives are desperately searching for change in their lives. Bev, Wendy, Jetta, and Carol are dealing with unruly teenagers, hopeless husbands, divorce, and money woes. The answer to their problems? Form a rock group and enter the Battle of the Bands at a local punk club.

Funny and feverishly entertaining, this rock musical puts a satirical twist on 1980s feminism with numbers like Man from Glad and Eat Your F*$#ing Cornflakes. Originally intended for a six-week run at the Pioneer Square Theatre in Seattle, Angry Housewives ran there for nearly seven years.

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Acclaim for Death of a Salesman !

Kate Wilford wins Acclaim from the Enquirer for her Equity supporting performance as Linda Loman. Congratulations, Kate!

Death of a Salesman is a Critic's Pick in CityBeat. Read the review online!

Listen to director Ed Cohen discuss the production on WVXU's Around Cincinnati.

Read how actor Jay Woffington juggles the ad agency world with the theatre world.

View production photos from the show.

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New Edgecliff Theatre has just launched our second decade of producing quality theatre in Cincinnati. We're entering our 11th production year with the momentum of our most successful season to date: our 2007-2008 line-up saw increased attendance and incredible guest artists, as well as cut-throat competition from our Second Annual Directors Competition. We also introduced Sweet Suspense, a radio drama/theatre hybrid complete with desserts from local eateries.

In addition to success at the theater, we expanded our influence with our Educational Outreach program: NET artists created improvisation, make-up, and movement workshops presented to area youth at local Hamilton Country libraries. We have also solidified our partnership with Dramakinetics, a performing arts outreach program specifically designed to incorporate special needs individuals with typically developing individuals in a creative learning environment. All of these successes poise New Edgecliff Theatre for another ten years of achievement.