FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 2, 2006

CINCINNATI, OH — The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati ends its 2005-2006 season with a delicious musical! Hansel and Gretel runs Friday, April 7 through Sunday, April 9, 2006 at the Taft Theatre. The original production is being directed by Jack Louiso, Artistic Director of The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati. The story was written by Mary Tensing, featuring music and lyrics by David Kisor.

Something mysterious is happening in the woods, and Hansel and Gretel are hot on the trail. Follow our sleuths as they sing, dance and discover the hidden truth about the dear old lady in that gingerbread cottage in this brand new musical!

All of the food in the village has gone missing, along with Little Red Riding Hood, Little Boy Blue, Little Bo Peep and Jack Horner. Hansel and Gretel strike out on their own to find that that Beyelga, the part ogre/part giant/part witch who lives in a delightfully delicious home, has a special cookie recipe. Can Gretel rescue her brother and the rest of our storybook favorites before it's too late?

Hansel and Gretel is ideal for family with children ages 5+. It will be presented for the public at the Taft Theatre on Friday, April 7 at 7:30 PM.; Saturday, April 8 at 2 PM and 5 PM; and Sunday, April 9 at 2 PM at the Taft Theatre, 5th and Sycamore Streets, in downtown Cincinnati.

Single tickets for each production are $18, $16, and $7 and are available at all Ticketmaster outlets including Kroger locations, by calling 513-562-4949, or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Enjoy the Arts/START and 20/20 Passport Discounts are available.

The Children's Theatre also presents an additional 10 performances of Hansel and Gretel for elementary and middle school students. Ticket prices are $7 per student with one free adult admission for every 15 students. School performances are during the daytime hours April 6,7,10-12 . Call The Children's Theatre Box Office at 513-569-8080 ext. 10 for details. Free proficiency test-focused Study Guides are available online at www.thechildrenstheatre.com.

Hansel and Gretel is made possible by the generous support of Klosterman Baking Co., the Fine Arts Fund and the Ohio Arts Council. The Children's Theatre's 2005/2006 Season Sponsor is the Charles H. Dater Foundation. Media sponsors are LOCAL 12, The Cincinnati Enquirer and ExactTarget. Time Warner Cable is the Education Sponsor.

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