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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 41–45

FREUD'S LAST SESSION

FREUD'S LAST SESSION

Jan 23 – Feb 10, 2013

REGIONAL PREMIERE. This spirited drama centers on legendary psychoanalyst Dr. Sigmund Freud, who invites a then little-known professor, C.S. Lewis, to his home in London. Lewis, expecting to be called on the carpet for satirizing Freud in a recent book, soon realizes Freud has a...

Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland

Nov 28 – Dec 30, 2012

For the holidays, Ensemble Theatre will bring back one of its most cherished family-friendly musicals with the return of ALICE IN WONDERLAND. A magical musical retelling of Lewis Carroll’s classic story, this sassy version is the toe-tapping tale of a lost girl, a cool cat, a...

MRS. MANNERLY

MRS. MANNERLY

Oct 10 – Oct 28, 2012

REGIONAL PREMIERE. This irreverent, yet poignant comedy is inspired by the hilarious memories of a childhood etiquette class, wherein playwright Jeffrey Hatcher conjures up the world of a ten-year-old studying manners. Set in 1967, Mrs. Mannerly is a demanding teacher, and no...

GOOD PEOPLE

GOOD PEOPLE

Sep 5 – Sep 23, 2012

Regional Premiere. In this humor laced drama, Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire (RABBIT HOLE) explores the struggles, shifting loyalties and unshakeable hopes that come with having next to nothing in America. Margie Walsh can’t catch a break. Laid off from her job at...

Next to Normal

Next to Normal

Jun 15 – Jul 1, 2012

Next to Normal returns to Ensemble Theatre for a limited encore engagement. The Goodmans seem like a perfect family. The only problem is that sometimes mom seems, well...a little too happy. Fresh from a remarkable Broadway run comes one of the most lauded musicals of the new...

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Patricia Corbett Theater, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati (11/12-11/14)
Mahler Five in Cincinnati Mahler Five
Corbett Auditorium, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati (3/10-3/10)
Ariel Quartet: Blueprints in Cincinnati Ariel Quartet: Blueprints
Robert J. Werner Recital Hall, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati (9/22-9/22)
Between Folk and Art in Cincinnati Between Folk and Art
Robert. J. Werner Recital Hall, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati (11/23-11/23)
Mrs. Mannerly in Cincinnati Mrs. Mannerly
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (10/13-11/01)
Lerner and Loewe's Brigadoon in Concert in Cincinnati Lerner and Loewe's Brigadoon in Concert
Corbett Auditorium, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati (9/25-9/26)
Journeys Through Time in Cincinnati Journeys Through Time
Corbett Auditorium, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati (4/23-4/23)
Chamber Music: Grand Tradition in Cincinnati Chamber Music: Grand Tradition
Robert. J. Werner Recital Hall, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati (10/21-10/21)
Carousel: In Concert in Cincinnati Carousel: In Concert
St Matthews Baptist Church (8/21-8/21)
Intimate Apparel in Cincinnati Intimate Apparel
Cohen Family Studio Theater, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati (10/01-10/03)