FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 30, 2007

CINCINNATI, OH — The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati brings everyone's favorite outlaw, Maid Marian, and the Merry Men of Sherwood Forest to life in a brand new musical. Robin Hood runs February 29-March 2, 2008 at the Taft Theatre.

The production is being directed by Jack Louiso, Artistic Director of The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati. The show features original music and lyrics from David Kisor and a story adapted by Joseph McDonough. The duo also wrote The Fantastic Toy Shoppe, Noah's Ark, and Tom Sawyer: an original musical for The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati.

Robin Hood is ideal for family with children ages 5+. It will be presented for the public at the Taft Theatre on Friday, February 29, 2008 at 7:30 PM.; Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 2 PM and 5 PM; and Sunday, March 2, 2008 at 2 PM. All shows are 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 group sales call The Children's Theatre Box Office at 513-569-8080 ext. 10.

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati also presents an additional 10 performances of Robin Hood for school students. Ticket prices are $7 per student with one free adult admission for every 15 students. School performances are during the daytime hours February 29 and March 4-7. Call Chris Casazza at 513-569-8080 ext. 21 for details. Free proficiency test-focused Study Guides are available online at www.thechildrenstheatre.com.

Robin Hood is sponsored by The H.B., E.W. and F.R. Luther Foundation, with support from the Fine Arts Fund and the Ohio Arts Council. The Children's Theatre's 07-08 Season Sponsors are the Charles H. Dater Foundation and The Corbett Foundation. Media sponsors are The Cincinnati Enquirer, Insight Communications, and LOCAL 12. Time Warner Cable and RBC Capital Markets are the Education Sponsors.

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