FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 15, 2006

CINCINNATI, OH — The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati's 2006-2007 kicks off its 83rd MainStage season November 3-5, 2006 at the Taft Theatre with Disney's Aladdin, Jr.

Everyone's favorite characters are here in this stage adaptation of the Disney hit, including Aladdin, Jasmine, and of course, the Genie. Filled with magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides, spirits will soar with excitement! The show runs November 3 through 5th at the Taft Theatre in Downtown Cincinnati. The original production is being directed by Jack Louiso, Artistic Director of The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati. Music by Alan Menken. Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice. Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by Jim Luigs. Music Adapted and Arranged by Bryan Louiselle. Based on the Screenplay by Ron Clements and John Musker; Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio.

Disney's Aladdin, Jr. is ideal for family with children ages 4+. It will be presented for the public at the Taft Theatre on Friday, November 3 at 7:30 PM.; Saturday, November 4 at 5 PM; and Sunday, November 5 at 2 PM and 5 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.

For subscriptions, reservations for school performances and group sales call The Children's Theatre Box Office at 513-569-8080 ext. 10. Subscription prices range from $64 to $28 for all four shows.

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati also presents an additional 9 performances of Disney's Aladdin, Jr. 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 November 3 and 7-10. Call Dorothy Blake, The Children's Theatre Education Director at 513-569-8080 ext. 22 for details. Free proficiency test-focused Study Guides are available online at www.thechildrenstheatre.com.

Disney's Aladdin, Jr. is sponsored by Duke Energy and The Ladislas and Vilma Segoe Foundation, with support from the Fine Arts Fund and the Ohio Arts Council. The Children's Theatre's 2006/2007 Season Sponsor is the Charles H. Dater Foundation and The Corbett Foundation. Media sponsors are The Cincinnati Enquirer, Insight Communications, LOCAL 12 and ExactTarget. Time Warner Cable is the Education Sponsor.

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