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Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

1127 Vine St
Cincinnati, OH

Upcoming Shows

Corner of the Sky: The Songs of Stephen Schwartz

Corner of the Sky: The Songs of Stephen Schwartz

Sep 5 – Sep 27, 2026

The 2026-2027 Season will kick off with Corner of the Sky: The Songs of Stephen Schwartz , a world premiere of the first theatrical celebration of the legendary Stephen Schwartz songbook, highlighting six decades of song from the beloved Grammy– and Academy Award–winning...

Mrs. Mannerly

Mrs. Mannerly

Oct 13 – Nov 1, 2026

Travel back to 1967 with the charming comedy Mrs. Mannerly ! Set in Steubenville, Ohio, this autobiographical play follows nine-year-old Jeffrey as he tackles the rigorous etiquette class of the formidable Mrs. Mannerly, a teacher with a mysterious past and zero tolerance for...

Cinderella

Cinderella

Dec 9 – Dec 30, 2026

Family-Friendly Musical What do you get when you mix a nearsighted bookworm heroine, two fabulously selfabsorbed stepsisters, a devilishly diva stepmother, and a selfempowering WellWisher? A delightfully modern spin on the classic fairy tale, proving that being smart is the...

The Children

The Children

Jan 30 – Feb 21, 2027

2018 UK Writers’ Guild Award for Best Play 2018 Tony Award Nominee for Best Play New York Times Critic’s Pick In a secluded cottage on the British coast, retired nuclear physicists Hazel and Robin live quietly, tending their garden, practicing yoga, and savoring the peace...

Paradise Blue

Paradise Blue

Mar 20 – Apr 11, 2027

Welcome to the sultry, jazz-filled Paradise Club. It’s 1949 in Detroit, and Blue, a gifted trumpeter and owner of the once-vibrant nightclub, is ready to leave this town and his family demons behind. But where does that leave his devoted Pumpkin, who has dreams of her own? And...

Bad Dates: End Game

Bad Dates: End Game

May 8 – May 30, 2027

Twenty years after Theresa Rebeck broke the mold of Off-Broadway romantic comedies with Bad Dates , she returns with Bad Dates: End Game , following Haley as she navigates the chaos of modern dating with sharp wit, comedic charm, and a few margaritas along the way. From...

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

45 total · showing 1–10

The House on Watch Hill

The House on Watch Hill

May 9 – May 31, 2026

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...

Fourteen Funerals

Fourteen Funerals

Mar 21 – Apr 12, 2026

Family. You can’t pick ’em—even when they’re dead. When Sienna receives a cryptic call about the untimely deaths of distant relatives in Blissfield, Indiana, she finds herself unexpectedly tasked with delivering eulogies for family members she’s never met. What begins as a...

Where We Stand

Where We Stand

Jan 31 – Feb 22, 2026

Every choice echoes. Every listener bears witness. What does community mean? And what do we owe to one another? In a town running low on compassion, a mysterious outsider stands before their community—before us —to confess a life-altering choice made at the crossroads of...

It's Fritz! A Sequel to Fiona: The Musical

It's Fritz! A Sequel to Fiona: The Musical

Dec 3 – Dec 31, 2025

The sequel to ETC’s bestselling show of all time arrives this holiday season! Everyone knows Fiona the hippo, but her little brother Fritz is still figuring out who he wants to be. In this new family-friendly musical, Hippo Cove’s newest arrival is ready to wade out of the...

Next To Normal

Next To Normal

Sep 13 – Oct 11, 2025

One of ETC’s most popular shows returns! This Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical delves into the heart of a family shattered by mental illness but held together by love. Diana Goodman, a suburban mom battling bipolar disorder, struggles to connect with her ambitious...

Side Man

Side Man

Mar 22 – Apr 4, 2021

Set from 1953 and traveling to 1985, this 1999 Tony Award for Best Play winner, chronicles the life of trumpet players broken family as it navigates the decline of jazz as popular entertainment. Although the musicians are talented players, the nation is changing the channel to...

20th Century Blues

20th Century Blues

Feb 1 – Feb 28, 2021

An impromptu behind-bars snapshot taken during a 1970s protest lockup sparks an eccentric, four-decade friendship. Every year, photographer Danny and her friends reunite to take a new photo showcasing their changing (and aging) selves. When Danny is offered a TED Talk career...

Meet the Artists with Susan Miller

Meet the Artists with Susan Miller

Feb 11

Join us Thursday, 2/11 at7:00 pm for a discussion with two-time OBIE award-winning playwright, Susan Miller! She'll be talking about our current streaming production of 20th Century Blues, projects past and upcoming, her experiences as a creative, and more!

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Jun 5 – Jul 1, 2018

Brilliantly innovative, heartbreaking, and wickedly funny, this landmark American musical is about a gender-crossed glam rocker who immigrates to America, determined to become a superstar. This genre-bending sensation, with a pulsing score and electrifying performances, tells...

His Eye is on the Sparrow

His Eye is on the Sparrow

Apr 24 – May 19, 2018

Born in 1896 into abject poverty, Ethel Waters became a Vaudeville success and a recording sensation while crossing racial barriers to emerge as a Broadway and Hollywood star. However, a reputation for being difficult and her own distrust of those who might employ her or love...

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Past Echoes, Present Sound in Cincinnati Past Echoes, Present Sound
Corbett Auditorium, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati (4/14-4/14)
Mrs. Mannerly in Cincinnati Mrs. Mannerly
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (10/13-11/01)
La bohème in Cincinnati La bohème
Corbett Auditorium, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati (10/29-10/31)
Through Light and Color in Cincinnati Through Light and Color
Corbett Auditorium, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati (3/03-3/03)
Cabaret in Cincinnati Cabaret
Patricia Corbett Theater, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati (3/04-3/06)
Hadestown in Cincinnati Hadestown
The Aronoff Center [Proctor and Gamble Hall] (5/12-5/16)
Dance Works in Cincinnati Dance Works
Patricia Corbett Theater, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati (12/03-12/05)
Of Land and Sea in Cincinnati Of Land and Sea
Corbett Auditorium, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati (3/05-3/05)
Intimate Apparel in Cincinnati Intimate Apparel
Cohen Family Studio Theater, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati (10/01-10/03)
Passage Into Spirit in Cincinnati Passage Into Spirit
Corbett Auditorium, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati (4/24-4/24)