WVXU Presents David Sedaris Live at the Aronoff Center
by Sarah Hookey - April 11, 2019
WVXU presents An Evening with David Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and regular National Public Radio contributor will be appearing for one night only at the Aronoff Center's Procter & Gamble Hall on Monday, October 21 at 7:30pm.
by Sarah Hookey - April 11, 2019
WVXU presents An Evening with David Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and regular National Public Radio contributor will be appearing for one night only at the Aronoff Center's Procter & Gamble Hall on Monday, October 21 at 7:30pm.
Percussionist Colin Currie Takes Center Stage with CSO this Weekend
by Sarah Hookey - April 11, 2019
Scottish percussionist Colin Currie returns to Music Hall this today (April 12, 8 PM) and Saturday (April 13, 8 PM) with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) under the baton of guest conductor John Storgards. Currie and the Orchestra will perform a percussion concerto, titled Sieidi, written particularly for Currie by Finnish composer Kalevi Aho.
by Sarah Hookey - April 11, 2019
Scottish percussionist Colin Currie returns to Music Hall this today (April 12, 8 PM) and Saturday (April 13, 8 PM) with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) under the baton of guest conductor John Storgards. Currie and the Orchestra will perform a percussion concerto, titled Sieidi, written particularly for Currie by Finnish composer Kalevi Aho.
John Morris Russell To Conduct ONE SMALL STEP At Indian Hill High School
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2019
For the seventh year in a row, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and Cincinnati Pops are pleased to continue a collaboration with the combined orchestras and bands of Indian Hill, Mariemont and Madeira High Schools. This collaboration is a unique, enriching experience for the students in these three districts who receive coaching from CSO musicians and Pops Conductor John Morris Russell, while playing in a larger ensemble with students from other districts.
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2019
For the seventh year in a row, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and Cincinnati Pops are pleased to continue a collaboration with the combined orchestras and bands of Indian Hill, Mariemont and Madeira High Schools. This collaboration is a unique, enriching experience for the students in these three districts who receive coaching from CSO musicians and Pops Conductor John Morris Russell, while playing in a larger ensemble with students from other districts.
Three Additional Schools Invited To Perform On Main Stage At International Thespian Festival
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2019
Three additional schools* have been invited to perform on the main stage at the nation's leading high school theatre festival. They join eight schools announced previously this year. (Complete list of schools and shows to-date follows.)
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2019
Three additional schools* have been invited to perform on the main stage at the nation's leading high school theatre festival. They join eight schools announced previously this year. (Complete list of schools and shows to-date follows.)
BWW Review: MACBETH at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
by Anne Simendinger - April 08, 2019
Can you guess what is running now through May 4 at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company? It's one of the most enduring curses in the theatre realm, but it also happens to be one of Shakespeare's most famous plays: 'Macbeth.'
by Anne Simendinger - April 08, 2019
Can you guess what is running now through May 4 at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company? It's one of the most enduring curses in the theatre realm, but it also happens to be one of Shakespeare's most famous plays: 'Macbeth.'
Ensemble Theatre Announces 2019-2020 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2019
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (ETC), the region's premiere theatre, is delighted to announce its 2019-2020 Season, which features a five-time Tony Award-winning musical, a raucous rom-com with a sweet sixth-sense, an urgent and gripping drama about breaking a sinister cycle, a snapshot of an unsung scientific heroine, and a close-up of a forty-year, age-defying friendship. Along with this compelling lineup, next season also features the return of ETC's very first original holiday musical, plus a seventh (and explicit) show offering for those who are looking for some not-so-family-friendly entertainment.
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2019
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (ETC), the region's premiere theatre, is delighted to announce its 2019-2020 Season, which features a five-time Tony Award-winning musical, a raucous rom-com with a sweet sixth-sense, an urgent and gripping drama about breaking a sinister cycle, a snapshot of an unsung scientific heroine, and a close-up of a forty-year, age-defying friendship. Along with this compelling lineup, next season also features the return of ETC's very first original holiday musical, plus a seventh (and explicit) show offering for those who are looking for some not-so-family-friendly entertainment.
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Announces Program Change For Season Finale
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2019
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) announced a program change for the performances at Music Hall on Friday, May 10, at 11 AM and Saturday, May 11, at 8 PM. The program will now open with Music Director Louis Langree conducting Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 4 with Associate Concertmaster Stefani Matsuo as the soloist. The Mozart concerto takes the place of the previously announced Schubert Symphony No. 8. The second half of the program with Mahler's Symphony No. 5 is unchanged.
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2019
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) announced a program change for the performances at Music Hall on Friday, May 10, at 11 AM and Saturday, May 11, at 8 PM. The program will now open with Music Director Louis Langree conducting Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 4 with Associate Concertmaster Stefani Matsuo as the soloist. The Mozart concerto takes the place of the previously announced Schubert Symphony No. 8. The second half of the program with Mahler's Symphony No. 5 is unchanged.
CSO Honors Toilynn O'Neal Turner With MAC Award 2019
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2019
On Saturday, April 6, the Multicultural Awareness Council (MAC) of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) will present Toilynn O'Neal Turner with their highest honor: the MAC Award for Diversity and Leadership in the Arts. The award recognizes local artists, administrators and visionaries who have forged paths for the inclusion of underrepresented communities in the arts.
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2019
On Saturday, April 6, the Multicultural Awareness Council (MAC) of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) will present Toilynn O'Neal Turner with their highest honor: the MAC Award for Diversity and Leadership in the Arts. The award recognizes local artists, administrators and visionaries who have forged paths for the inclusion of underrepresented communities in the arts.
Get Vengeful at the Regional Premiere of Steve Yockey's MERCURY at the Know
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2019
Know Theatre is delighted to close our 21st MainStage season with a return to the world of playwright Steve Yockey, with the regional premiere of Mercury.
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2019
Know Theatre is delighted to close our 21st MainStage season with a return to the world of playwright Steve Yockey, with the regional premiere of Mercury.
Three Tri-State Schools Awarded Fully-Funded JumpStart Theatre Program
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2019
After a three-month selection process, The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) has named the newest tri-state area schools that will partner with the JumpStart Theatre Program. The Educational Theatre Foundation (ETF), in collaboration with New York City-based companies iTheatrics and Music Theatre International (MTI) created JumpStart Theatre, a three-year scalable program designed to build sustainable musical theatre programs in underserved schools that previously had none.
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2019
After a three-month selection process, The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) has named the newest tri-state area schools that will partner with the JumpStart Theatre Program. The Educational Theatre Foundation (ETF), in collaboration with New York City-based companies iTheatrics and Music Theatre International (MTI) created JumpStart Theatre, a three-year scalable program designed to build sustainable musical theatre programs in underserved schools that previously had none.
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Presents ETC Summer Stock 2019
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2019
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (ETC) announces its second year of ETC Summer Stock, an exciting summer program that offers three weeks of theatre camp for youth, now including a High School Technical Theatre Intensive. Featuring workshops taught by the same incredible talent that grace the ETC stage each season, participants will learn from the very best in Cincinnati.
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2019
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (ETC) announces its second year of ETC Summer Stock, an exciting summer program that offers three weeks of theatre camp for youth, now including a High School Technical Theatre Intensive. Featuring workshops taught by the same incredible talent that grace the ETC stage each season, participants will learn from the very best in Cincinnati.
Ensemble Theatre Presents Regional Premiere of SKELETON CREW
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2019
It's time to walk the line. Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati presents the regional premiere of Skeleton Crew, a compelling drama about a driven team of autoworkers trying to navigate a cutthroat industry.
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2019
It's time to walk the line. Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati presents the regional premiere of Skeleton Crew, a compelling drama about a driven team of autoworkers trying to navigate a cutthroat industry.
Nick Cearley, Lauren Molina Lead Cast of YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN in Cincinnati
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2019
The beloved Peanuts gang comes to life onstage in the Marx Theatre beginning April 20 in YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, a whimsical and witty musical reimagined for the stage with the actors playing their own instruments. The production runs through May 18. Opening night is April 25.
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2019
The beloved Peanuts gang comes to life onstage in the Marx Theatre beginning April 20 in YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, a whimsical and witty musical reimagined for the stage with the actors playing their own instruments. The production runs through May 18. Opening night is April 25.
D. Lynn Meyers Receives Sachs Prize Fund
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2019
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati's Producing Artistic Director D. Lynn Meyers is being honored by ArtsWave with the 2018 Rosa F. and Samuel B. Sachs Fund Prize for her regional arts impact and leadership. The Rosa F. and Samuel B. Sachs Fund Prize recognizes individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the cultural life of Cincinnati, bringing distinction to themselves and the region through their work.
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2019
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati's Producing Artistic Director D. Lynn Meyers is being honored by ArtsWave with the 2018 Rosa F. and Samuel B. Sachs Fund Prize for her regional arts impact and leadership. The Rosa F. and Samuel B. Sachs Fund Prize recognizes individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the cultural life of Cincinnati, bringing distinction to themselves and the region through their work.
Rob Lowe: STORIES I ONLY TELL MY FRIENDS LIVE! Comes to Aronoff Center
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2019
Following his hit debut run in Mesa, Salt Lake City, and Denver in 2017, Rob Lowe is taking his one-man show, Stories I Only Tell My Friends LIVE!, on a national tour, making a much-anticipated stop at the Aronoff Center's Procter & Gamble Hall on June 1, 2019 at 8:00 PM. The show is part of the Cincinnati Arts Association's 2018-19 Season.
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2019
Following his hit debut run in Mesa, Salt Lake City, and Denver in 2017, Rob Lowe is taking his one-man show, Stories I Only Tell My Friends LIVE!, on a national tour, making a much-anticipated stop at the Aronoff Center's Procter & Gamble Hall on June 1, 2019 at 8:00 PM. The show is part of the Cincinnati Arts Association's 2018-19 Season.
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company to Present Shakespeare's Infamous Tragedy, MACBETH
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2019
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company continues its 25th Anniversary Season at The Otto M. Budig Theater with William Shakespeare's Macbeth. The production is directed by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company's Associate Artist Miranda McGee and features a 21 person cast featuring CSC Resident Ensemble Members Giles Davies as Macbeth, Kelly Mengelkoch as Lady Macbeth, Grant Niezgodski as Macduff, and Justin McCombs as Banquo. Macbeth is generously sponsored by Kelley & David Downing, Judge (Ret.) Mark P. Painter & Sue Ann Painter, the Pete Strange Family, as well as PNC Bank and Taft Law.
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2019
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company continues its 25th Anniversary Season at The Otto M. Budig Theater with William Shakespeare's Macbeth. The production is directed by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company's Associate Artist Miranda McGee and features a 21 person cast featuring CSC Resident Ensemble Members Giles Davies as Macbeth, Kelly Mengelkoch as Lady Macbeth, Grant Niezgodski as Macduff, and Justin McCombs as Banquo. Macbeth is generously sponsored by Kelley & David Downing, Judge (Ret.) Mark P. Painter & Sue Ann Painter, the Pete Strange Family, as well as PNC Bank and Taft Law.
FIVE LITTLE MONKEYS Comes to Cincinnati
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2019
From shopping to baking to jumping on the bed, these five little monkey siblings are getting into some trouble! This spring, Playhouse presents its final Off the Hill touring show with Ernie Nolan's adaptation of Eileen Chistelow's children's book series, FIVE LITTLE MONKEYS. Brought to life through the Bruce E. Doyle Acting Intern company, this zany production will travel to community centers throughout the Greater Cincinnati area from April 5 through May 19.
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2019
From shopping to baking to jumping on the bed, these five little monkey siblings are getting into some trouble! This spring, Playhouse presents its final Off the Hill touring show with Ernie Nolan's adaptation of Eileen Chistelow's children's book series, FIVE LITTLE MONKEYS. Brought to life through the Bruce E. Doyle Acting Intern company, this zany production will travel to community centers throughout the Greater Cincinnati area from April 5 through May 19.
COME FROM AWAY, ANASTASIA, MEAN GIRLS And More, Part Of Broadway In Cincinnati's 19/20 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2019
Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati presented by TriHealth announces a highly-anticipated season lineup of shows including new musicals ANASTASIA, MEAN GIRLS, and COME FROM AWAY and reimagined classic musicals HELLO, DOLLY!, LES MISERABLES, and JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. These will be joined by JERSEY BOYS, and ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE, with special engagements of DISNEY'S THE LION KING and THE BOOK OF MORMON.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2019
Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati presented by TriHealth announces a highly-anticipated season lineup of shows including new musicals ANASTASIA, MEAN GIRLS, and COME FROM AWAY and reimagined classic musicals HELLO, DOLLY!, LES MISERABLES, and JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. These will be joined by JERSEY BOYS, and ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE, with special engagements of DISNEY'S THE LION KING and THE BOOK OF MORMON.
CAA Announces 2019 Overture Awards Winners
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2019
The Cincinnati Arts Association announces the winners of its Overture Awards Competition, held on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the Aronoff Center's Jarson-Kaplan Theater, and the winner of its Arts Educator Award for Excellence in Arts Instruction. The competition awarded $4,000 to six area students for education and training, with 18 runners-up each winning $1,000, while the Arts Educator Award winner received $2,500 and two finalists were awarded $500 each.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2019
The Cincinnati Arts Association announces the winners of its Overture Awards Competition, held on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the Aronoff Center's Jarson-Kaplan Theater, and the winner of its Arts Educator Award for Excellence in Arts Instruction. The competition awarded $4,000 to six area students for education and training, with 18 runners-up each winning $1,000, while the Arts Educator Award winner received $2,500 and two finalists were awarded $500 each.
42ND STREET Comes to The Covedale Center For The Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2019
The ultimate show-biz musical, 42ND STREET celebrates Broadway, Times Square, and the people who make the magic of musical theatre. Aspiring chorus girl Peggy Sawyer comes to the big city from Allentown PA, and soon lands her first big job in the ensemble of a glitzy new Broadway show. But just before opening night, the leading lady breaks her ankle. Will Peggy be able to step in and become a star? The score is chock-full of Broadway standards, including "Dames," "We're In the Money," "Lullaby of Broadway," "Shuffle Off to Buffalo" and "Forty-Second Street."
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2019
The ultimate show-biz musical, 42ND STREET celebrates Broadway, Times Square, and the people who make the magic of musical theatre. Aspiring chorus girl Peggy Sawyer comes to the big city from Allentown PA, and soon lands her first big job in the ensemble of a glitzy new Broadway show. But just before opening night, the leading lady breaks her ankle. Will Peggy be able to step in and become a star? The score is chock-full of Broadway standards, including "Dames," "We're In the Money," "Lullaby of Broadway," "Shuffle Off to Buffalo" and "Forty-Second Street."
BWW Review: A DOLL'S HOUSE PART 2 at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
by Abby Rowold - March 09, 2019
Hnath systematically sets out to prove that humans are selfish as each character tries to manipulate the others with long speeches. A meek and wounded Torvald (no match for the fiery and powerful feminist), risks everything to give Nora what she wants (only after being pushed to the brink), and it's too little too late.
by Abby Rowold - March 09, 2019
Hnath systematically sets out to prove that humans are selfish as each character tries to manipulate the others with long speeches. A meek and wounded Torvald (no match for the fiery and powerful feminist), risks everything to give Nora what she wants (only after being pushed to the brink), and it's too little too late.
This Spring Give Thanks For Great Comedy At The Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2019
Spring and comedy are in the air beginning March 23 when THE THANKSGIVING PLAY, with support from the Rosenthal Family Foundation, opens in the Shelterhouse Theatre. The satirical take on political correctness run amok plays through April 21. Opening night is March 28.
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2019
Spring and comedy are in the air beginning March 23 when THE THANKSGIVING PLAY, with support from the Rosenthal Family Foundation, opens in the Shelterhouse Theatre. The satirical take on political correctness run amok plays through April 21. Opening night is March 28.
Cincinnati Opera's Patty Beggs To Retire In 2020
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2019
Cincinnati Opera today announced news of a major transition to come in 2020: Patricia K. Beggs, The Harry Fath General Director and CEO, will retire at the close of the company's 100th anniversary season, after 35 years at the company. A national search for a new general director will begin immediately, to ensure a smooth transition.
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2019
Cincinnati Opera today announced news of a major transition to come in 2020: Patricia K. Beggs, The Harry Fath General Director and CEO, will retire at the close of the company's 100th anniversary season, after 35 years at the company. A national search for a new general director will begin immediately, to ensure a smooth transition.
CSO Announces Classical Roots: International Women's Day
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2019
At 8 pm today, March 8, the Classical Roots Community Mass Choir and guest vocalist Lisa Fischer will join the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) at Music Hall in a one-night performance of Classical Roots: International Women's Day.
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2019
At 8 pm today, March 8, the Classical Roots Community Mass Choir and guest vocalist Lisa Fischer will join the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) at Music Hall in a one-night performance of Classical Roots: International Women's Day.
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati Presents RUMPELSTILTSKIN on the Showtime Stage
by Sarah Hookey - March 07, 2019
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) brings an exciting 45-minute performance of RUMPELSTILTSKIN presented by TCT On Tour (TCT's touring division) to the Ralph and Patricia Corbett Showtime Stage March 15-17, 2019.
by Sarah Hookey - March 07, 2019
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) brings an exciting 45-minute performance of RUMPELSTILTSKIN presented by TCT On Tour (TCT's touring division) to the Ralph and Patricia Corbett Showtime Stage March 15-17, 2019.
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A Soldier's Play
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Emma
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (5/22 - 6/14) | |
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Musical
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati (2/20 - 3/8) | |
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Orpheus and Euridice
Cincinnati Music Hall (7/28 - 8/1) | |
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C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters
Aronoff Center for the Arts (3/21 - 3/21) | |
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C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters (Cincinnati, OH)
Aronoff Center for the Arts (3/21 - 3/21) | |
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Othello
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (3/6 - 3/29) | |
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