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THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Enters Final Week At Carnegie Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - April 16, 2024


Catch the final week of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at the Carnegie Theatre.

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2 Coes to the Aronoff Center
by Stephi Wild - April 15, 2024


The brand-new national tour of Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change' comes to Cincinnati November 19-24, 2024 for seven performances only at the Aronoff Center's intimate Jarson-Kaplan Theater.

Ohio's Rick Sowash to Release 'VOYAGEURS' CD of Clarinet Trios
by Blair Ingenthron - April 14, 2024


Cincinnati's Rick Sowash, a prolific, self-described “outsider composer” with some 500 published scores to his credit, will release world-premiere recordings of the final three of his 13 clarinet trios on the CD Voyageurs, available April 19, 2024, from Kickshaw Records (Kickshaw 1003).

Peter Jutras Named Dean Of University Of Cincinnati College-Conservatory Of Music
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 11, 2024


Peter Jutras, PhD and director of Hugh Hodgson School of Music, is named the new dean of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.

AFRIQUE EN CIRQUE to MakeCincinnati Debut in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 08, 2024


Inspired by daily life in Guinea, Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque will make its Cincinnati debut. Learn where and when you can see the show and learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: First Look at THE LIGHT CHASERS at the Know Theatre
by Stephi Wild - April 05, 2024


All new photos have been released for the world premiere of The Light Chasers, by Andrew Hungerford with music and lyrics by Craig Minowa, presented in co-production with University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music's Acting Department. Performances run at the Know Theatre in Cincinnatti from April 5 - 28, 2024.

May Pang To Showcase Her Candid Photos Of Lennon At A 2-Day Exhibition At Gallery 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 03, 2024


Explore the unseen side of John Lennon through May Pang's candid photos during the LOST WEEKEND era at a special 2-day exhibition at Gallery 42 in Mason, OH.

Northern Kentucky University's Theatre to Present THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 02, 2024


Experience the hilarious chaos of Northern Kentucky University's Theatre program's production of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at the Carnegie Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING & More Set for Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 28, 2024


Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati has revealed its 2024-2025 season. See full programing and learn how to purchase tickets.

Educational Theatre Association Welcomes New Leaders to Its Board
by Stephi Wild - March 28, 2024


The Educational Theatre Association has announced the election of two new directors and the appointment of one new director to its board, each beginning their term July 1, 2024.

Round 3 Opens for Best Musical March Madness Bracket
by Team BWW - March 26, 2024


Round 3 of BroadwayWorld's Ultimate Best Musical March Madness Bracket is now open! Make sure to vote beforeThursday, March 28, at 11:59 PM ET to have your say on which is the ultimate Tony Award-winner for Best Musical of all time!

BLUEY'S BIG PLAY THE STAGE SHOW is Coming to the Aronoff Center in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 25, 2024


Bluey's Big Play The Stage Show is coming to the Aranoff Center this summer! Learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Aaron Posner Talks Directing THE CHOSEN at Cincinatti Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - March 23, 2024


THE CHOSEN Playwright and Director Aaron Posner shares how the classic Chaim Potok novel impacted him and his inspiration in adapting it for the stage in the video here.

Dennis Harrington to Retire from the Aronoff Center's Weston Art Gallery
by A.A. Cristi - March 22, 2024


Dennis Harrington announces retirement from his position at the Weston Art Gallery. Read about his contributions to the art world and what this means for the future of the gallery.

THE MATCH GAME Comes to Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Next Month
by Stephi Wild - March 22, 2024


 Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati will present the world premiere dramedy The Match Game by Steven Strafford. Performances run April 13 – May 5, 2024.

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.

Disney's FINDING NEMO JR. to Open in April at the Taft Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 18, 2024


Just keep swimming! The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati's production of DISNEY’S FINDING NEMO JR. opens at the Taft Theatre in April. Learn how to purchase tickets!

BREAKING THE CODE Opens Tonight at Falcon Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 15, 2024


Hugh Whitemore's BREAKING THE CODE, directed by Ed Cohen, will open at Falcon Theatre, Newport, KY. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!

THE LIGHT CHASERS Comes to the Know Theatre in April
by Stephi Wild - March 15, 2024


The Light Chasers is the final MainStage production of the Know’s 26th season, as well as the final show of Andrew Hungerford’s decade-long tenure as Producing Artistic Director.

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.

Cincinnati Opera Hosts Open Casting Calls for Supernumerary Roles for 2024 Summer Festival
by Stephi Wild - March 04, 2024


Cincinnati Opera will hold two open casting calls for supernumerary roles for the company’s 2024 Summer Festival. Learn more about how to attend a casting call here!

BARBIE THE MOVIE IN CONCERT Will Embark on Tour This Summer
by Stephi Wild - March 04, 2024


Barbie the Movie: In Concert is hitting the road this summer! The tour kicks off on July 2 in Tampa, FL. Check out the full list of dates here!

Photos: First Look At ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE'S 'WE ARE IN A PLAY!' At First Stage
by A.A. Cristi - February 23, 2024


First Stage has released first look photos of the return of ELEPHANT & PIGGIE’S “WE ARE IN PLAY!”, a rollicking musical adventure written by Mo Willems and based on his award-winning Elephant & Piggie children’s books.

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 Opera Launches The Black Opera Project, A First-of-its-Kind, $5-Million Initiative
by A.A. Cristi - February 22, 2024


Cincinnati Opera introduces The Black Opera Project, showcasing new operas by Black artists celebrating the Black experience.


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