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Box Seats: $25 each (Must buy all 4 in a box. Includes 1 drink voucher per seat. **Please be aware that lines of sight to some parts of the stage may be partially obstructed by sound equipment.)

Join us for a night of laughs, prizes, and purpose, all benefiting the Sorg Opera Revitalization Group! Restoring a beautiful and historic opera house is no small feat, and live improv group Scriptless in Seattle is excited to be a part of it! Come support the restoration effort and enjoy a night of comedy completely directed by the audience-- the script is you! With a fresh take on the classic improv comedy as seen on Whose Line is it Anyway?, Scriptless in Seattle weaves together improvised musicals, serenades, game shows, film noirs and more right in front of your eyes! Make your laughing count at the Scriptless in Seattle Sorg Opera House Benefit Night!

Free parking behind the building off of Broad Street and off of First Street. This performance is made possible in part by generous grants from the Middletown Community Foundation.

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Reserved Seating: $30 advance

Premium Seating: $35 advance

Super Premium Seating: $40 advance

Box Seats: $25 each (Must buy all 4 in a box. Includes 1 drink voucher per seat. **Please be aware that lines of sight to some parts of the stage may be partially obstructed by sound equipment.)

Signs of Life: The American Pink Floyd faithfully captures the music, emotion, and excitement of a Pink Floyd concert. The group features eight incredible musicians and a top-notch production team dedicated to reproducing the vast and spacious Pink Floyd sound. Arguably one of the best tributes anywhere, Signs of Life shows feature authentic music, sound effects, lighting, and video to recreate the essence of Pink Floyd. Setlists encompass hits and rarities spanning every Floyd album – played live with remarkable reverence and power. Concertgoers will never see the same show twice!

Free parking behind the building off of Broad Street and off of First Street.

Join us for a free event highlighting ARMCO’s past through a series of historically important films.

Romance of Iron and Steel (1938), documents ARMCO’s innovative rolling mill process. The movie critic of the Cleveland Plain Dealer praised the film on its release, “…for perfection in all departments (camera work, editing, narration, etc.).” The print being shown is a recently restored version made possible with a grant from the National Film and Preservation Foundation. 21 minutes.

Main Street USA (1963), shot principally in Middletown, the film shows how advancements in steel technology revolutionized the steel industry and improved everyday lives. Every ARMCO employee in the country was given the opportunity to watch the movie on company time. 17 minutes.

Count Down to Start Up (1970) follows the start-up process of ARMCO’s first fully automatic cold strip steel mill in Middletown. 18 minutes.

Continuous Casting at Middletown: A New Era (1972) Three ARMCO Middletown Steelworks employees take you on a tour of the company’s continuous casting process. 15 minutes.

Kevin Martin, chief curator of library collections at the Hagley Museum and Library, and Sam Ashworth, trustee and past president of the Middletown Historical Society, co-host the event.

Open Seating, No Reserve Seats.

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Box office/Doors at 7PM, Show at 8PM

Reserved Seating: $25 advance

Premium Seating: $35 advance

Box Seats: $25 each (Must buy all 4 in a box. Includes 1 drink voucher per seat. **Please be aware that lines of sight to some parts of the stage may be partially obstructed by sound equipment.)

Proceeds from the concert and 50/50 raffle will benefit Middletown Rotary’s charitable projects which include helping local children through school based programs and community organizations like Sleep In Heavenly Peace and Abilities First.

Free parking behind the building off of Broad Street and off of First Street.

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*Not eligible for Sorg 5 or 10 show ticket bundles.

Hot coming off of the heels of his last sold out comedy tour Tyrus is ready to entertain again with fresh new material but the same old common sense.

Tyrus Fox News Channel Contributor, Comedian, NWA Wrestling Superstar, The New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Just Tyrus and upcoming book Nuff Said, returns live on stage in his inimitable style with deeper reminiscences on the life that shaped him and how he views the world we’re living in.

A rare voice of reason and authentic storyteller who never holds back. Tyrus delivering a series of heart-rending and redemptive tales from his remarkable life and coupling them with no-nonsense insights on the hottest issues being discussed around the country. He makes you think, he makes you laugh

Whether he’s tackling the issues of race and activism in America today or confronting his past with stories of family, relationships, wrestling, and more, this is pure Tyrus at his unbridled best. The parallels he draws between current culture and his personal past are insightful, provocative, and profound. The all NEW Nuff Said Comedy Tour is a powerful reflection on a complex life and a complicated world and a man that uses laughter to achieve his goals.

Join Tyrus for a Meet & Greet after the show where you can get a photo and autograph. His New York Times best selling memoir “Just Tyrus” and pre-order “Nuff Said” which comes out in November will be for sale at the event as well.

$300 Seating: Gold VIP wristband for front of line access to Meet & Greet immediately following the show, photo with Tyrus, and signature gold chain souvenir.

$250 Seating: Silver VIP wristband access to Meet & Greet immediately following the show, photo with Tyrus

$150 Seating: Meet & Greet immediately following the show and a photo with Tyrus.

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5/19/24 Brunch @ Art Central Foundation, 4 N Main St

10:00-11:30AM

5/19/24 Performance @ Sorg Opera House, 63 S Main St

12:00PM Noon

**PLEASE NOTE, NO REFUNDS FOR MISSING BRUNCH OR PERFORMANCE**

Reserved Seating: $35

Reserved Seating + Brunch: $55

Premium Seating: $45

Premium Seating + Brunch: $65

Art Central Foundation is pleased to welcome the incomparable Rubi Girls to the stage of the historic Sorg Opera House for our annual Drag Me to Brunch fundraiser this year! We anticipate a big crowd for this one, so brunch will be an add-on ticket to the show with limited availability and will be held at Art Central Foundation's event space. After brunch, take a short stroll over to the Sorg for the show. The Rubi Girls will be performing a PG13 show for us, just like the movies, so content is appropriate for those 13 and over if accompanied by a parent.

Known throughout Ohio as The Rubi Girls, this dynamic, close-knit troupe of professionals has been performing since the late 1980’s. Comprised of business owners, a filmmaker, a graphic designer, an IT director, a merchandise manager, a make-up artist, cosmetologists, hairstylists, and educators, the group began performing for one another in an attic during college. What started on Rubicon Street has grown into a frenzy for seating arrangements upon the announcement of a show.

Who would believe that in the conservative Midwest, a group of friends in their 30’s, 40’s and 50's attract sold-out crowds to their charity-driven, comedic drag performances?

Parking: Free parking behind the building off of Broad Street and off of First Street.

Join us for a tour of the Sorg Opera House! Each tour will include a discussion of the history of the theater, with looks at the exterior features, lobby, theater, balconies, projection booth, backstage and downstairs dressing area. The tour lasts about an hour and a half, and will be led by a SORG volunteer. Visitors will also learn about the current ongoing restoration work on the theater, what SORG has accomplished so far, upcoming shows, and how they can help with future restoration efforts.

The admission fee for the tour is whatever you would like to donate to the Sorg Opera Revitalization Group; the suggested donation is $10 per person. Information on how to donate, volunteer with SORG and attend future shows will be provided during the tour.

Please register for the tour in advance at bit.ly/sorgvisit. If you have questions, or would like to arrange a private tour for groups of 15 or more, please contact the Sorg Box Office at 513-428-5529 or email boxoffice@sorgopera.org

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Dead Letter Office have dedicated themselves to faithfully reproducing the music and energy of a live R.E.M. show. Since 2014, Dead Letter Office has been thrilling audiences throughout the U.S. & Canada, providing a show that’s been sorely missed since R.E.M called it quits.

Dead Letter Office not only performs R.E.M.’s major hits but also dives deep into their catalog to please the die-hard fans!

“I think we can unequivocally say that ‘You are the Best [R.E.M. tribute]’” – ByAdam Scott, actor (Parks and Recreation), and uber R.E.M. fan

“You guys were terrific, nothing short of mesmerizing. I’ll be first in line for your return show!!” – Patton Biddle, R.E.M.’s sound man in early days

“[An] excellent R.E.M. tribute band.” – Rob Sheffield, Contributing Writer, Rolling Stone

“[The] greatest R.E.M. tribute band is called Dead Letter Office, and they rule. If they come to your town, go.” – Patrick Hosken, @MTVNews and @Billboard

This performance is made possible in part by generous donations from the Middletown Community Foundation. Free parking behind the building off of Broad Street and off of First Street.

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Comedy Night at the Sorg with Jeff Jena and Friends - Leslie Norris Townsend and Happy Cole – A Middletown Women Enriching Lives Fundraiser

Box office/Doors at 7PM, Show at 8PM

Meet the Comedians at our VIP Event sponsored by PRIMO Italian Steak Restaurant; limited tickets available at $100 per person.

Reserved Seating: $35 advance

Premium Seating: $50 advance

Box Seats: $35 each (Must buy all 4 in a box. Includes 1 drink voucher per seat. **Please be aware that lines of sight to some parts of the stage may be partially obstructed by sound equipment.)

Join comedian Jeff Jena and friends for a night of hilarity at the historic Sorg Opera House! The evening promises to be so entertaining, you may even forget you are raising money for a great cause – the Women Enriching Lives organization and their commitment to bringing early literacy to local children in Butler County through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library of Ohio!

Free parking behind the building off of Broad Street and off of First Street.

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Join us at the historic Sorg Opera House for our first Local Music Showcase, featuring three of the area's best rock bands for just $10! Band page links can be found below.

Desalitt

Armadeus

Atlas Stone

Free parking behind the building off of Broad Street and off of First Street.

Join us for a tour of the Sorg Opera House! Each tour will include a discussion of the history of the theater, with looks at the exterior features, lobby, theater, balconies, projection booth, backstage and downstairs dressing area. The tour lasts about an hour and a half, and will be led by a SORG volunteer. Visitors will also learn about the current ongoing restoration work on the theater, what SORG has accomplished so far, upcoming shows, and how they can help with future restoration efforts.

The admission fee for the tour is whatever you would like to donate to the Sorg Opera Revitalization Group; the suggested donation is $10 per person. Information on how to donate, volunteer with SORG and attend future shows will be provided during the tour.

Please register for the tour in advance at bit.ly/sorgvisit. If you have questions, or would like to arrange a private tour for groups of 15 or more, please contact the Sorg Box Office at 513-428-5529 or email boxoffice@sorgopera.org

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Reserved Seating: $25 advance

Premium Seating: $30 advance

Super Premium Seating: $35 advance

Box Seats: $30 each (Must buy all 4 in a box. Includes 1 drink voucher per seat. **Please be aware that lines of sight to some parts of the stage may be partially obstructed by sound equipment.)

Box office at 6:00PM, Doors at 6:30PM, Show at 7:30PM

Ricky Nelson, the original "teen idol," remains a chart topper and trail blazer to this day! The multi-talented Nelson starred along side his family in the TV series The Adventures Of Ozzie And Harriet, co-starred with John Wayne and Dean Martin in Rio Bravo, and placed a whopping 53 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, a new feature at the time. His single "Poor Little Fool" is considered to be the first number one song on the chart. After 19 more top ten hits, he was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1987 and is ranked #49 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Stars Of All Time. His twin sons, multi-platinum recording artists Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, return to relive the music and memories with their multimedia event Ricky Nelson Remembered.

Free parking behind the building off of Broad Street and off of First Street.

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Reserved Seating: $39 advance

Premium Seating: $49 advance

Super Premium Seating: $59 advance

Box Seats: $49 each (Must buy all 4 in a box. Includes 1 drink voucher per seat. **Please be aware that lines of sight to some parts of the stage may be partially obstructed by sound equipment.)

Box office - 6:30

Doors - 7:30

Performance - 8:00

Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing Rock band and show so hot, it carries its own health warning! This nine-piece ensemble of pipers, guitarists, keyboardists, and drummers – who have been rocking the world from New York to Beijing to Melbourne and everywhere in between – will leave you breathless! The group is renowned for its trademark sound – a unique fusion of traditional pipe tunes (The Flowers of Scotland, The Hills of Argyll, Amazing Grace) and contemporary anthems (Queen’s We Will Rock You, Coldplay’s Clocks, AC/DC’s Thunderstruck).

Free parking behind the building off of Broad Street and off of First Street.

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Cupcake and Cocktail: $60

Cupcake and Designated Driver: $40

Cabaret Show Only: $35

Box Seats: (Must buy all 4 in a box. Includes 1 drink voucher per seat. **Please be aware that lines of sight to some parts of the stage may be partially obstructed by sound equipment.)

Box office & Doors at 7PM, Show at 8PM

The Sorg Opera Revitalization Group is pairing cupcakes with signature cocktails! Join us for an evening of fun and frivolity. Sample six delicious cupcakes and six inspired, hand-crafted cocktails.

Live music and entertainment provided by QueenBee Cabaret (the sweetest burlesque and variety show around).

Free parking behind the building off of Broad Street and off of First Street.

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Adult: $29 advance

Child: $10 advance

Two shows - 5:00PM & 7:30PM

Box office/Doors open 1 hour before show time

Puppy Pals is a nationally touring family fun, action-packed show where adopted and rescued dogs perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats onstage before your very eyes! Watch spellbound as we lead the puppies and audience through challenging and comical tricks, as the pooches show everyone who is really boss! Full of surprises and laugh-out-loud canine comedy, this performance appeals to children of all ages. This is not only a show but a family fun experience. In every performance, we invite the audience to take part in the show and maybe even step up on the stage.

The Puppy Pals LIVE Comedic Stunt Dog Show is a hilarious presentation for the whole family and the dog lover in all of us, and this special fun-filled spectacle stars mostly rescued dogs. From shelters to showbiz, these pooches perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats. Wesley Williams leads the puppies through a show full of surprises and laugh-out-loud canine comedy.

Free parking behind the building off of Broad Street and off of First Street.

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Reserved Seating: $25 advance

Premium Seating: $30 advance

Super Premium Seating: $35 advance

Box Seats: $30 each (Must buy all 4 in a box. Includes 1 drink voucher per seat. **Please be aware that lines of sight to some parts of the stage may be partially obstructed by sound equipment.)

Box office at 6PM, Doors at 7PM, Show at 8PM

ThunderBeard is the ultimate ZZ Top tribute band that authentically recreates the live experience of the legendary band. ThunderBeard will have you singing along to classic hits such as “La Grange,” “Tush,” and “Sharp Dressed Man” as well as many other classics from throughout the band’s 50+ year history. With musicianship and showmanship that rivals the original (and, of course, Fuzzy guitars!), ThunderBeard delivers an unforgettable live show that will have you feeling like you’ve been transported back to the heyday of one of the greatest rock bands of all time.

Free parking behind the building off of Broad Street and off of First Street.