The House on Watch Hill at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
Dates: 5/9/2026 - 5/31/2026
📍 Theatre: Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
1127 Vine St
Cincinnati, OH
Phone: 513-421-3555
Tickets: 22-75 USD
The scariest thing isn’t the haunted house—it’s growing up.
Based on true events and full of nostalgic charm, The House on Watch Hill is a thrilling new theatrical experience that’s funny, deeply moving, and maybe just a little spooky! It’s summer 1984, and in a quiet Cincinnati suburb, a group of teen misfits has one mission: to build the best haunted house their neighborhood has ever seen. Led by 14-year-old horror fanatic Patrick, the team transforms a grand neighborhood home on Watch Hill into something truly spine-tingling—but along the way, they confront fears that are far more real than any monster they can dream up. Set against the backdrop of Cold War anxieties, latchkey independence, and a soundtrack pulsing with original ‘80s-inspired music, The House on Watch Hill is a heart-pounding, heartwarming coming-of-age musical about friendship, loss, identity, and the power of imagination. A must-see for fans of The Goonies, Stranger Things, and scrappy underdogs everywhere, this new musical captures the messy, magical moment between childhood and adulthood—when you’re old enough to know the world is scary but brave enough to face it anyway.
News About The House on Watch Hill at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
THE HOUSE ON WATCH HILL To Receive Regional Premiere At Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
April 15, 2026 The House on Watch Hill, a musical by Richard Oberacker and Robert Taylor, will receive its regional premiere at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati. The production features an original ‘80s-inspired score and a coming-of-age story set in Ohio.
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Reveals Season Lineup
June 10, 2025 Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati has announced its 2025–2026 season, celebrating its 40th Anniversary. Learn more about the full upcoming season lineup here!About the Theatre
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What shows are coming up next at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati?
Mrs. Mannerly (10/13/26-11/01/26)
Cinderella (12/09/26-12/30/26)
The Children (01/30/27-02/21/27)
Paradise Blue (03/20/27-04/11/27)
Bad Dates: End Game (05/08/27-05/30/27)
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What shows have played recently at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati?
Where We Stand (01/31/26-02/22/26)
It's Fritz! A Sequel to Fiona: The Musical (12/03/25-12/31/25)
Next To Normal (09/13/25-10/11/25)
Side Man (03/22/21-04/04/21)
Meet the Artists with Susan Miller (02/11/21-02/11/21)
20th Century Blues (02/01/21-02/28/21)
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (06/05/18-07/01/18)
His Eye is on the Sparrow (04/24/18-05/19/18)
Red Velvet (03/06/18-03/31/18)
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