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Aronoff Center

650 Walnut Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Upcoming Shows

The Great Gatsby: A New Musical

Sep 15 – Sep 27, 2026

The party's roaring on Broadway! THE GREAT GATSBY is a “great, big Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy” (Entertainment Weekly). Directed by Marc Bruni (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), this story of extravagance and longing features choreography by...

The Sixties Show

Oct 16

The Sixties Show is an award-winning, off-Broadway theatrical production from New York City that recreates the 1960s through live music, archival footage, newsreel audio, theatrical lighting, and time-bending narration. Co-created by Tom Licameli and Craig O'Keefe, the show...

The Sound of Music

Nov 10 – Nov 15, 2026

For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed—it’s meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the...

SIX (Boleyn Tour)

SIX (Boleyn Tour)

Jan 5 – Jan 10, 2027

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, in SIX the wives of Henry VIII take the mic to reclaim their identities out of the shadow of their infamous spouse-remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a celebration...

Maybe Happy Ending

Jan 19 – Jan 31, 2027

Inside a one-room apartment in the heart of Seoul, Oliver lives a happily quiet life listening to jazz records and caring for his favorite plant. But what else is there to do when you’re a Helperbot 3, a robot that has long been retired and considered obsolete? When his fellow...

Beauty and the Beast

Feb 16 – Feb 28, 2027

Be Our Guest at Disney’s newly reimagined 30th Anniversary production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the breathtaking musical filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love. This enchanting and timeless tale has been brought to life like never before, with spectacular...

The Outsiders

Mar 16 – Mar 28, 2027

In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade and their Greaser family of “outsiders” battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs. This thrilling new Broadway musical navigates the complexities of self-discovery as the Greasers dream about who they want...

Hadestown (Non-Equity)

Hadestown (Non-Equity)

May 12 – May 16, 2027

Following two intertwining love stories — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — Hadestown invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Chavkin’s poetic...

Review: THE LION KING at the Aronoff Center

Review: THE LION KING at the Aronoff Center

by Ana-Brit Asplen · June 13, 2026

This grand and heartwarming spectacle is not only a fantastic stage musical appealing to all ages, but it also provides reminders about the dangers of tyranny and dictatorship, as well as the need for creativity and diversity in theatre.…

Review: Broadway in Cincinnati presents SUFFS at The Aronoff Center

Review: Broadway in Cincinnati presents SUFFS at The Aronoff Center

by Taylor Clemons · May 14, 2026

It is always baffling to me, the things that history books don’t teach us. How can something so important within the history of our country be overlooked? This was one of many conversations I had last night after attending the opening night performance of Suffs in Cincinnati. …

Review: MRS. CHRISTIE at Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park

Review: MRS. CHRISTIE at Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park

by Caroline Conard · March 10, 2026

It’s very seldom these days that an original play check sall the boxes, yet Mrs. Christie manages to do exactly that. A fantastical show with mystery, quirky characters, and deeper themes, Mrs. Christie is sure to have something for everyone!…

Review: OTHELLO at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

Review: OTHELLO at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

by Caroline Conard · March 7, 2026

Othello is arguably Shakespeare’s most controversial show, often called a “problem show,” given its deep explorations into race and misogyny. Putting on a production of Othello is no small feat, but under the direction of Associate Artistic Director Candice Handy, Cincinnati Shakespeare Compan…

Past Shows

14 total · showing 11–14

Family Series: Beauty and the Beast

Family Series: Beauty and the Beast

Apr 6 – Apr 8, 2018

Beautiful dance, vibrant costumes and engaging live narration give new exhilaration to this beloved family-friendly fairytale. Featuring the Cincinnati Ballet Second Company and students of the Otto M. Budig Academy, this cherished production about finding true love is sure to...

Director's Cut: Musical Masters

Director's Cut: Musical Masters

Mar 15 – Mar 18, 2018

A once-in-a-lifetime dance feast, featuring Fancy Free, the delightful Jerome Robbins classic set to an iconic score by Leonard Bernstein. Paired with Balanchine’s balletic firecracker Rubies (music by Stravinsky), and Garrett Smith’s mesmerizing Facades (music by Vivaldi...

Waitress

Waitress

Jan 9 – Jan 21, 2018

Inspired by Adrienne Shelly's beloved film, WAITRESS tells the story of Jenna -- a waitress and expert pie maker, Jenna dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage. A baking contest in a nearby county and the town's new doctor may offer her a chance at a fresh...

The Kaplan New Works Series

The Kaplan New Works Series

Sep 14 – Sep 24, 2017

With a focus on innovation, New Works celebrates modern choreographers while showcasing the athleticism, strength, and versatility of our dancers. Featuring four world premieres and including special guest Travis Wall from So You Think You Can Dance.

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Places We Can No Longer Go in Cincinnati Places We Can No Longer Go
Corbett Auditorium, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati (9/17-9/17)
Die Hard is a Christmas Movie in Cincinnati Die Hard is a Christmas Movie
Know Theatre of Cincinnati (12/03-12/20)
Cabaret in Cincinnati Cabaret
Patricia Corbett Theater, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati (3/04-3/06)
La bohème in Cincinnati La bohème
Corbett Auditorium, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati (10/29-10/31)
Corner of the Sky: The Songs of Stephen Schwartz in Cincinnati Corner of the Sky: The Songs of Stephen Schwartz
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (9/05-9/27)
Chamber Music: Elements of Sound in Cincinnati Chamber Music: Elements of Sound
Robert. J. Werner Recital Hall, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati (2/04-2/04)
Past Echoes, Present Sound in Cincinnati Past Echoes, Present Sound
Corbett Auditorium, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati (4/14-4/14)
Hadestown in Cincinnati Hadestown
The Aronoff Center [Proctor and Gamble Hall] (5/12-5/16)
CCM Prep: Spring Youth Ballet in Cincinnati CCM Prep: Spring Youth Ballet
Patricia Corbett Theater, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati (5/01-5/01)
Star Wars X The Planets in Cincinnati Star Wars X The Planets
Corbett Auditorium, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati (4/06-4/06)