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Video: Get A First Look at STEW at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park


by Joshua Wright - March 20, 2024

Get a first look at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park's production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Stew - now on stage through April 7th, 2024 at the Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theatre....

RUTKA Will Make World Premiere at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park


by Nicole Rosky - March 04, 2024

RUTKA, a new indie-rock musical adapted from Rutka’s Notebook: A Voice from the Holocaust, will make its world premiere at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. Check out all the details on the new musical here....

Video: Go Inside The Movement The Movement Behind DRACULA at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park


by Joshua Wright - February 23, 2024

Watch as Vanessa Severo and Joanie Schultz take us inside the world of DRACULA -  hear how movement plays a role in the world premiere. Check out the video....

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park to Present Zora Howard's STEW in March


by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 20, 2024

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will bring one of American theatre's most significant new voices to the stage beginning March 2....

Video: Get A First Look at DRACULA at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park


by Joshua Wright - February 15, 2024

Get a first look at Cincinnati Playhouse's production of Dracula, now on stage through March 3rd, 2024. ...

VIDEO: Watch a Teaser Trailer for Leading Ladies' DRACULA at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park


by Blair Ingenthron - December 03, 2023

Watch a teaser trailer for Dracula, presented by Leading Ladies, at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park here!...

Photos: First Look at A CHORUS LINE at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park


by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 16, 2023

Get a first look at A Chorus Line at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park! ...

Photos: See Shiloh Goodin, Drew Lachey & More in Rehearsals for A CHORUS LINE at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park


by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 08, 2023

Check out rehearsal photos of Shiloh Goodin, Drew Lachey and more in A Chorus Line at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park....

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for A CHORUS LINE Starring Drew Lachey at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park


by Blair Ingenthron - February 05, 2023

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will be a singular sensation this spring with the opening of Moe and Jack's Place - The Rouse Theatre and an all-new production of A Chorus Line. Previews are set to begin on Saturday, March 11 with an official opening scheduled for Saturday, March 16, 2023. Check o...

Shiloh Goodin, Drew Lachey & More to Star in A CHORUS LINE at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park


by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 01, 2023

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will be a singular sensation this spring with the opening of Moe and Jack’s Place — The Rouse Theatre and an all-new production of A Chorus Line. See who is starring in the production, and how to purchase tickets!...

Past Shows

The Chosen
4/13


Adapted from the well-loved novel, this critically acclaimed play takes us on a journey with two young Jewish boys as they navigate the complexities of ...

Clyde's
10/14


Clyde's, written by the two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, is a powerful dramedy that takes a comedic yet poignant look at redemption and second ...

Origin Story
5/20 - 6/25/2023

Shane
6/3 - 6/25/2023

The Chinese Lady
3/25 - 4/30/2023


Inspired by the true story of the first Chinese woman to step foot in America, Lloyd Suh’s critically-acclaimed play, THE CHINESE LADY, is a tale ...

A CHORUS LINE
3/11 - 4/15/2023


Celebrate the grand opening of our new theatre with one singular sensation! Winner of 10 Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize, A Chorus Line finds ...


Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Jocelyn Bioh...

Becoming Dr. Ruth
1/9 - 3/7/2021


Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Mark St. Germain...


In this interactive whodunnit hosted via Zoom, armchair detectives can log in from home to track down the culprit of a crime. Participants will break ...

The Breath Project
10/24 - 10/25/2020


The free virtual festival will feature 24 world premiere works created by multidisciplinary theater artists of color that are all 8 minutes and 46 seconds ...

2 Pianos, 4 Hands
11/9 - 1/5/2020


Piano whiz kids with stars in their eyes. Two talented actor/pianists play multiple roles and two grand pianos, zinging sidesplitting one-liners as they switch back ...

The Lifespan of a Fact
10/19 - 11/16/2019


The Lifespan of a Fact is a play that explores the often messy intersection of truth and storytelling. It centers around John D'Agata, a magazine ...

Alias Grace
9/14 - 10/27/2019


adapt: Jennifer Blackmer; book: Margaret Atwood; dir: Karen Kessler....

Once on This Island
9/7 - 10/6/2019


Once On This Island is a captivating musical based on the novel "My Love, My Love" and a vibrant reimagining of the Hans Christian Andersen ...

Cincinnati King
11/3 - 12/23/2018


KJ Sanchez; dir: KJ Sanchez. World Premiere...


A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the novel ends, MISS BENNET continues the story, only this time with bookish ...

The Roommate
9/21 - 10/21/2018


Jen Silverman; dir: Tracy Brigden....

Murder for Two
Murder for Two
5/5 - 6/10/2018


Two actors create a zany, musical comedy whodunit guaranteed to keep you guessing – and laughing – until the very last note....

Ken Ludwig's Treasure Island
Ken Ludwig's Treasure Island
4/21 - 5/19/2018


Set sail on the journey of a lifetime, complete with cutthroat pirates, a treasure map and a courageous boy entangled in a dangerous swashbuckling expedition....

Sooner/Later
Sooner/Later
3/24 - 4/22/2018


This captivating world premiere with a metaphysical twist navigates the difficult paths of romance, marriage and parenting....

Marie and Rosetta
Marie and Rosetta
3/3 - 3/31/2018


The compelling life stories of two gospel singers set the stage for an inspiring evening full of roof-raising, heart-rending music....

Be Here Now
Be Here Now
2/9 - 3/11/2018


Two lost souls somehow come together under the most unusual circumstances in this funny, charming and insightful world premiere....

Million Dollar Quartet
Million Dollar Quartet
1/20 - 2/18/2018


This electrifying musical relives the evening when Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley had the greatest jam session in history....

A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
11/22 - 12/30/2017


Faithful storytelling and spellbinding stage magic make this family favorite a must-see for the holidays....

An Evening with Groucho
An Evening with Groucho
11/4 - 12/17/2017


Award-winning actor Frank Ferrante recreates his acclaimed portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx in this fast-paced 90 minutes of hilarity....

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time


This Tony-award winning Broadway hit puts you inside the brilliant mind of a teenager who works to clear his name of a mysterious crime....

Mr. Joy
Mr. Joy
9/23 - 10/22/2017


Nine different customers of shoe shop owner Mr. Joy are brought to life by one actress to tell the story of his profound impact on ...

Shakespeare in Love
Shakespeare in Love
9/2 - 9/30/2017


The beloved, Oscar-winning film comes to life on stage in an extravagant production that’s both wildly funny and irresistibly romantic....


Allison Engel, Margaret Engel; dir: Michael Marotta....


Get your deerstalker cap on — the play’s afoot! From multi-award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig comes a fast-paced adventure about everyone’s favorite detective solving his most ...

All the Roads Home
3/25 - 4/23/2017


Jen Silverman; dir: Adam Greenfield....

Jane Eyre
3/11 - 4/8/2017


Charlotte Brontë's great love story comes to life with music to lift your heart and set your spirit soaring. This beloved tale of secrets and ...

Summerland
2/4 - 3/5/2017


Arlitia Jones; dir: Michael Evan Haney. Thompson Shelterhouse Theatre:...

Little Shop of Horrors
1/21 - 2/19/2017


book: Howard Ashman; lyrics: Howard Ashman; music: Alan Menken; dir: Bill Fennelly. Robert S. Marx Theatre:...

August Wilson's Jitney
10/15 - 11/12/2016


August Wilson; dir: Ruben Santiago-Hudson....

August Wilson's Jitney
10/15 - 11/12/2016


August Wilson; dir: Ruben Santiago-Hudson....

Disgraced
9/24 - 10/23/2016


Ayad Aktar; music: Ray Nardelli; dir: Lisa Portes....

Disgraced
9/24 - 10/23/2016


Ayad Aktar; music: Ray Nardelli; dir: Lisa Portes....

A Prayer for Owen Meany
9/3 - 10/1/2016


adapt: Simon Bent; dir: Blake Robison....

A Prayer for Owen Meany
9/3 - 10/1/2016


adapt: Simon Bent; dir: Blake Robison....

Bad Dates
4/30 - 6/12/2016


Contemporary Theatre of Dallas is proud to kick off its tenth season with this thoroughly charming, slyly sweet and absolutely hilarious one-woman play starring CTD ...


An exciting and inspirational new play from the creators of Fly! In the 1947 Negro Leagues, Satchel Paige is the king of baseball: a charismatic, ...

Mothers and Sons
3/19 - 4/17/2016


Terrence McNally; dir: Timothy Douglas....

To Kill A Mockingbird
3/5 - 4/3/2016


adapt: Christopher Sergel; dir: Eric Ting....

The Revolutionists
2/6 - 3/6/2016


Four beautiful, badass women lose their heads in this irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution. At the height of the Reign of Terror, ...

Native Gardens
1/23 - 2/21/2016


Gardens and cultures clash, turning friendly neighbors into feuding enemies in this funny world premiere by the author of The Book Club Play. Pablo, a ...

Low Down Dirty Blues
11/7 - 12/20/2015


Randal Myler, Dan Wheetman; dir: Randal Myler....

Mad River Rising
10/17 - 11/14/2015


Determined to save the land he loves, Angus Stewart escapes from his nursing home and is found hiding in the family barn. As a boy, ...

Sex with Strangers
9/26 - 10/25/2015


Laura Eason; dir: KJ Sanchez....

The Secret Garden
9/5 - 10/3/2015


The Secret Garden, a musical adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic children's novel, takes you on a journey of healing and self-discovery. The music and ...


When four lost New Englanders who enroll in Marty’s six-week-long community-center drama class begin to experiment with harmless games, hearts are quietly torn apart, and ...


Middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home in Bucks County, PA, where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly, their ...

Buzzer
3/21 - 4/19/2015


Tracey Scott Wilson; dir: Timothy Douglas....

Chapatti
2/7 - 3/8/2015


Romance is a distant memory for two lonely animal-lovers living in Dublin. When forlorn Dan and his dog Chapatti cross paths with the amiable Betty ...


adapt: Jason Edwards, Richard Maltby Jr. from Richard Maltby Jr., William Meade; dir: Jason Edwards....

The North Pool
The North Pool
5/3 - 6/1/2014


Khadim, a Middle Eastern-born transfer student, has no idea why he’s been called into the office of his high school's vice principal in the final ...

Venus in Fur
Venus in Fur
4/19 - 5/17/2014


Broadway's hottest date night comes to the Playhouse. At the end of a long day of auditions, a playwright is convinced he’ll never find the ...

A Delicate Ship
A Delicate Ship
3/22 - 4/20/2014


A haunting love triangle triggers an unexpected chain of events in this poetic world premiere play. In the early stages of a new relationship, Sarah ...

Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice
3/8 - 4/5/2014


Girl meets boy. Girl loathes boy. Girl and boy fall in love. It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen's most popular novel is ...

4000 Miles
4000 Miles
2/8 - 3/9/2014


Named "the best play of the season" by Time Magazine, 4000 Miles is a heartwarming exploration of growing up, growing old and discovering the moments ...

Clybourne Park
Clybourne Park
1/18 - 2/16/2014


Called "ferociously smart" by The New York Times and "uproariously funny" by Entertainment Weekly, Clybourne Park is the most acclaimed play of the decade — ...

A Christmas Carol
11/27 - 12/29/2013


A Christmas Carol is an adaptation of Charles Dickens' most well-known story, in which Ebenezer Scrooge is a wealthy curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth ...

The Complete History of Comedy (abridged)


They've skewered history, the Bible and the world's most celebrated playwright. Now, the Reduced Shakespeare Company debuts its latest world premiere here in Cincinnati. This ...

 A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
11/27 - 11/29/2013


The Playhouse's version of A Christmas Carol combines faithful storytelling with spellbinding stage magic to bring to life its familiar story of a sinner given ...

Cabaret
Cabaret
10/19 - 11/16/2013


What good is sitting alone in your room? Come hear the music play. The excitement of big, Broadway musicals returns to the Playhouse with Kander ...

Seven Spots on the Sun
Seven Spots on the Sun
9/28 - 10/27/2013


Mart...

Fly
Fly
9/7 - 10/5/2013


Trey Ellis, Ricardo Khan; dir: Ricardo Khan....


Thompson Shelterhouse Theatre: - Donald Margulies; dir: Brendon Fox....

Double Indemnity
4/20 - 5/18/2013


Robert S. Marx Theatre: - adapt: David Pichette, R. Hamilton Wright from James M. Cain; dir: Michael Evan Haney....

The Book Club Play
3/23 - 4/28/2013


Ana is a Type A personality living in a letter-perfect world: a husband who adores her, the perfect job, and her greatest passion, Book Club. ...

The Trip to Bountiful
3/9 - 4/7/2013


Robert S. Marx Theatre: - Horton Foote; dir: Timothy Douglas....

Leveling Up
2/9 - 3/10/2013


Thompson Shelterhouse Theatre: - Deborah Zoe Laufer; dir: Wendy C. Goldberg....

Abigail/1702
1/19 - 2/17/2013


Whatever happened to Abigail Williams? It's 1702, a decade after The Crucible's infamous seductress danced with the devil in Salem. Now, the devil returns for ...

The Second City 2: Less Pride … More Pork


ALL NEW SHOW! The world’s premier comedy company will again set its razor-sharp sights on Cincinnati. What’s left to skewer? The Second City was in ...

Thunder Knocking on the Door


The Playhouse’s biggest musical hit of the last 20 years returns! Once upon a time, a mysterious, blues-playing stranger named Marvell Thunder arrives at the ...

Tigers Be Still
Tigers Be Still
3/17 - 4/15/2012


“This is the story of how I stopped being a total disaster,” announces the heroine of this darkly funny and moving new comedy. Having recently ...

Merrily We Roll Along
Merrily We Roll Along
3/3 - 3/31/2012


Stephen Sondheim’s remarkable Broadway fable of friendship and the high price of success opens in the present and moves backward in time. The triumphs and ...

Dead Accounts
Dead Accounts
1/14 - 2/11/2012


At first, prodigal son Jack’s unexpected visit to Cincinnati from New York City appears to be an exercise in the mass consumption of comfort foods ...

Always … Patsy Cline
Always … Patsy Cline
11/19 - 1/22/2012


This heartfelt, toe-tapping tribute to musical legend Patsy Cline was a sold-out hit off-Broadway, around the country and at the Playhouse. Based on a true ...

Red
Red
10/15 - 11/12/2011


Winner of the 2010 Tony Award for Best Play, Red took Broadway by storm with its provocative and searing portrait of an artist’s ambition and ...

As You Like It
As You Like It
10/1 - 11/6/2011


Shakespeare in the intimate Shelterhouse! In this glorious romantic comedy, the extraordinary Rosalind flees to the Forest of Arden when banished from court by her ...

God of Carnage
God of Carnage
9/3 - 10/1/2011


When two sets of parents meet for a civilized discussion about their sons’ playground fight, the evening quickly deteriorates into a laugh-out-loud train wreck of ...

Over the Tavern
Over the Tavern
1/21 - 2/19/2011


Life is no picnic for the Pazinskis. In 1950s Buffalo, Chet and Ellen live above their tavern with their four teenagers, each more mischievous than ...

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