Cincinnati Theatre Newsroom

Tickets for the global phenomenon LES MISÉRABLES will be available starting July 26. Don't miss your chance to experience this iconic musical live on stage.

The Thorn, a powerful and popular live theatrical event, seen live by over one million people, will bring performances spanning the Northeast and Midwest this fall. The show will play the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall for two performances only – Saturday, September 21 at 7:00 PM and Sunday, September 22 at 1:00 PM.

From the point of the titular ticking noise haunting the theatre at the beginning of the show, The Carnegie’s production of Tick, Tick… Boom! captivates the audience and lets them live vicariously through the characters’ joy, heartache, distress, and growth all in the span of 100 minutes.

Get ready for the return of MAMMA MIA! as tickets go on sale July 19th. Don't miss the chance to experience this beloved musical featuring the timeless hits of ABBA live on stage.

Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros featuring The Wolfpack will join the Cincinnati Pops for a special performance in November, blending rock and orchestral music for an unforgettable concert experience.

Feel a little sunshine on your shoulders this holiday season when Rocky Mountain High Experience®: A John Denver Christmas starring Rick Schuler plays the Aronoff Center’s intimate Jarson-Kaplan Theater on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM.

Cincinnati Opera will conclude its 2024 Summer Festival with the world stage premiere of Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio at Cincinnati’s historic Music Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The anticipation of The Carnegie’s production of The Rocky Horror Show has paid off with its exciting cast, creative designs, and taboo energy. Dusty Ray Bottoms of RuPaul’s Drag Race stars in the iconic role of Frank-N-Furter.

Drew Lachey's new musical, LABEL•LESS, will have a July residency at the Cincinnati Playhouse. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Step Afrika! brings its high-energy performance blending percussive dance styles to the Aronoff Center on March 11, 2025.

The 21st Annual Cincinnati Fringe Festival has showcased jaw-dropping talent and artistic innovation from across North America in all of its 36 productions, but the artists, critics, and Festival producers were given a chance to vote three Primary Lineup shows into one additional performance at the Know Theatre MainStage on the Festival’s closing day, June 15.

A Drag Queen Christmas, featuring contestants who appeared on the Emmy-Award winning television show RuPaul’s Drag Race, will be presented at the Aranoff Center.

Experience THE IMPROVISED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY at the Aronoff Center's Jarson-Kaplan Theater on October 11-12, 2024. Enjoy a night of spontaneous and hilarious Shakespearean performance.

Drag queen, stage and screen star, and Kentucky native Dusty Ray Bottoms will lead an all-new production of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at The Carnegie beginning June 22 and running through July 7. Best known for appearing on the Emmy Award-winning season 10 of RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE, Dusty will lead the show as Dr. Frank-n-Furter.

Know Theatre will present The 21st Annual Cincinnati Fringe Festival - the region’s largest and longest-running annual performing arts festival - May 31 - June 15.

STOMP returns to the Aronoff Center for three performances, featuring its unique blend of percussion, movement, and visual comedy.

Cincinnati Opera launches a campaign to bring Paul McCartney to Music Hall. The initiative, 'Come Together, Cincy,' aims to unite the community and celebrate the legendary musician's impact.

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati will close its 2023-2024 Season with the regional musical revival of the fan favorite Hands on a Hardbody.

Though the script is very similar to the 1985 movie of the same name and features many of the same iconic lines and story elements, this adaptation of Clue is successful in its own right. Between a talented cast, surprising design elements, and direction that knew how to transport the story to the stage, Clue is a solid comedy play.

Get a first look at Vietgone at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park in this all new video!

The Cincinnati Arts Association has announced that the musical political parodies presented by the now defunct comedy troupe the Capitol Steps will continue as the Capitol Fools, a new group created by former members of the Capitol Steps.

Get a first look at the cast of Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park's The Chosen One in action in this all new video!

Know Theatre of Cincinnati’s board of trustees today announced that Bridget Leak has been named the next Producing Artistic Director of the company. Leak’s tenure begins May 1, 2024.

A Celebration of Life for Senator Stanley J. Aronoff is scheduled for Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the Aronoff Center for the Arts located in downtown Cincinnati at 650 Walnut Street. 

Discover the winners of DANCING FOR THE STARS 2024. Learn more about the competition!