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THE OUTSIDERS, THE GREAT GATSBY and More Set for Broadway in Cincinnati's 26/27 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
Broadway in Cincinnati's 26/27 season lineup will feature The Great Gatsby, The Outsiders and more.
Know Theatre Of Cincinnati To Present Sixteenth Season Of SERIALS
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2026
Know Theatre of Cincinnati will present the sixteenth season of SERIALS, its long-running new works program featuring original short plays by local playwrights. The season will unfold across five Monday nights with episodic performances and audience voting.
The UC College-Conservatory of Music to Host MOVEABLE FEAST Gala Fundraiser
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2026
The UC College-Conservatory of Music will present its annual Moveable Feast gala, featuring a rich tapestry of performances and interactive experiences.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards
by BWW Awards - January 13, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Will Present WHERE WE STAND in January 2026
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2026
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (ETC) kicks off the new year with the regional premiere drama Where We Stand by Donnetta Lavinia Grays. Directed by Candice Handy, Where We Stand takes the stage  January 31–February 22, 2026. 
Carisa Hendrix to Bring Lucy Darling's SIMPLY DARLING Tour to the Aronoff Center
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2026
Carisa Hendrix, the performer behind the glamorous 1940s-style socialite Lucy Darling, is back on tour with her show, Simply Darling, which will make its Cincinnati debut at the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall.
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Will Perform AMERICAN VOICES Concert
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2026
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra will present American Voices, a concert celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., at Cincinnati Music Hall. Learn more here!
Ndlovu Youth Choir to Perform at the Aronoff Center
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2026
Ndlovu Youth Choir, the inspirational America's Got Talent finalist (Season 14), will make its Cincinnati debut at the Aronoff Center's Procter & Gamble Hall.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards; MYTHIC Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Video: Louisa May Alcott's LITTLE WOMEN at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
by Joshua Wright - December 16, 2025
Get a first look at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park's upcoming production of Little Women, co-produced with Portland Center Stage. Experience the classic novel you adore as it’s being written in this playful and theatrical new adaptation that puts the author in the spotlight. Louisa May Alcott plays Jo March as she recounts how she wrote her famous novel for her real-life sisters who play the characters inspired by them.
THE JOKERS OF MAGIC is Coming to the Aronoff Center
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2025
The Cincinnati premiere of The Jokers of Magic will take place at the Aronoff Center’s Jarson-Kaplan Theater.
ELF THE MUSICAL JR. Opens At The Emery Theater With The Children’s Theatre Of Cincinnati
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2025
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati opens ELF THE MUSICAL JR. at the newly restored Emery Theater, marking its first holiday production in the historic venue. Families can experience Buddy’s musical adventure through December 21.
IT'S FRITZ! Comes to Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2025
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati will present the sequel to its bestselling show of all time with the world premiere of It’s Fritz! from Cincinnati native Zina Camblin and ETC composer David Kisor.
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards
by BWW Awards - November 26, 2025
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards. The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 15
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2025
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 15 performers in both age groups. The Top 15 includes...
Video: CincyPlay's BECAUSE YOU'RE MINE Sneak Peek - Walk the Line
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2025
Check out a first look at 'Walk the Line' from Because You're Mine, a limited-run ode to country music running at Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park December 3 through 23.
Watch: Next On Stage's High School & College Top 15 Revealed
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
Who will make the Top 15 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, November 21 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out!
Gary Owen to Embark on 'No Hard Feelings' Tour in 2026
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2025
Following a wave of sold-out performances at comedy clubs across the country, comedian and actor Gary Owen has announced his first major North American theater tour, No Hard Feelings.
Interview: Chloe Cheers of THE NOTEBOOK at Aronoff Center
by Annabelle Dilts - November 12, 2025
Grab your tissues and your loved ones, because The Notebook is well into its first national tour. The three-time 2024 Tony Award nominee is making its way around the U.S., bringing a slice of sadness, joy, and everything in between to theater lovers everywhere.
DIE HARD IS A CHRISTMAS MOVIE Comes to Know Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2025
Know Theatre of Cincinnati will bring back – with an expanded performance schedule – the holiday show that became the second best-selling show in Know Theatre history.
Educational Theatre Association Opens 2026 Award Season And Expands Honors For Theatre Educators Nationwide
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2025
The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) has opened nominations for its 2026 award season, recognizing theatre educators, administrators, alumni, and volunteers whose work advances theatre education across the country.
CAMPANA SOBRE CAMPANA: CHRISTMAS IN MEXICO! is Coming to the Aronoff Center
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2025
Celebrate the joy and wonder of the holiday season with Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico, an enchanting family event that brings the warmth, music, and color of Mexican Christmas traditions to the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall.
Last Chance To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards
by BWW Awards - October 27, 2025
This is your last chance to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Beechmont Players' A STEADY RAIN to Open October 31
by Gillian Blum - October 25, 2025
Beechmont Players' production of A STEADY RAIN by Keith Huff will open on October 31 at Gabriel's Corner in Cincinnati Ohio, running through November 8.
Tickets to THE GREAT GATSBY in Toledo Go On Sale This Week
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2025
The American Theatre Guild has announced that single tickets for Ohio’s premiere engagement of THE GREAT GATSBY, based on the beloved novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, will go on sale to the public this week.

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Orpheus and Euridice in Cincinnati Orpheus and Euridice
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Cohen Family Studio Theater (2/5 - 2/5)
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