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Moveable Feast: Illuminate


Discover the excellence of UC College-Conservatory of Music's student stars with experiences that span the spectrum of the performing and media arts. As you explore, ...

Hell's Kitchen
1/13 - 1/25/2026


The Hit Broadway Musical from Global Superstar Alicia Keys Ali is a 17-year-old girl full of fire – searching for freedom, passion and her place ...

CCM Philharmonia: North by Northwest


NORTH BY NORTHWEST CCM Philharmonia Mark Gibson, music director and conductor Buckle up and join us on a musical excursion through Eastern Europe, from Bucharest ...

CCM Wind Symphony: Pictures at an Exhibition


PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION CCM Wind Symphony Kevin Michael Holzman, music director and conductor Featuring guest ensemble Lakota West High School Symphony Winds  Andrew Carr, music ...

CCM Jazz Orchestra: The Music of Pat Metheny


THE MUSIC OF PAT METHENY CCM Jazz Orchestra Scott Belck, music director A vibrant mixture of world music and jazz, Pat Metheny’s music is renowned ...

CCM Opera: L'Egisto


L'Egisto Composed by Francesco Cavalli Libretto by Giovanni Faustini Kenneth Shaw, director Brett Scott, music director and conductor A fine example of Venetian Baroque opera, ...

Make Our Garden Grow


MAKE OUR GARDEN GROW CCM Wind Ensemble Tyler Ehrlich, music director and conductor Featuring guest ensemble Cincinnati Wind Band  Jim Daughters, music director and conductor  ...

Ariel Quartet: Beethoven and Berg


BEETHOVEN AND BERG Ariel Quartet BEETHOVEN: String Quartet No. 16 in F Major, Op. 135 ALBAN BERG String Quartet Op. 3 BEETHOVEN: String Quartet in ...

A Soldier's Play
A Soldier's Play
1/30 - 2/15/2026


Set on a segregated Army base in 1944,  A Soldier’s Play  opens with the shocking murder of a polarizing sergeant, prompting a determined officer to ...

Shucked
Shucked
2/10 - 2/22/2026


An unlikely hero, an unscrupulous con man, and a battle for the heart & soil of a small town. SHUCKED is the Tony Award®-winning musical ...

Where We Stand
Where We Stand
1/31 - 2/22/2026


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 ...

Almost, Maine
Almost, Maine
2/20 - 2/28/2026


Almost, Maine is a romantic comedy play written by John Cariani, which premiered in 2004. It consists of nine short vignettes that explore themes of ...

Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Musical


In the winter of 2026, one of the most beloved children's book series of all-time jumps from the page to the stage! Diary of a ...

The Wiz
3/3 - 3/15/2026


The Tony® Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back. THE WIZ returns "home" to stages across America in an all-new Broadway ...

C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters


A battle for your soul is being waged from an office in hell! Don’t miss The Screwtape Letters, the provocative, faithful and wickedly funny theatrical ...

C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters (Cincinnati, OH)


A battle for your soul is being waged from an office in hell! Don’t miss The Screwtape Letters, the provocative, faithful and wickedly funny theatrical ...

Othello
Othello
3/6 - 3/29/2026


Jealousy, betrayal, and passion collide in this classic Elizabethan staging of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy. When the esteemed General Othello succumbs to the cunning Iago’s deceptions, ...

Fourteen Funerals
Fourteen Funerals
3/21 - 4/12/2026


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 ...

DreamWorks' How to Train Your Dragon JR.


Closing out TCT's 25-26 season at The Emery Theater is the stage adaptation of one of DreamWorks' most legendary films. TCT is elated to present ...

Pericles
Pericles
4/17 - 5/3/2026


Blast off on an interstellar adventure in this bold reimagining of William Shakespeare’s  Pericles ! In this tale, Prince Pericles embarks on an epic voyage ...

Water for Elephants
4/21 - 5/3/2026


The critically acclaimed bestselling novel WATER FOR ELEPHANTS comes to vivid life on Broadway in a unique, spectacle-filled new musical. After losing what matters most, ...

Suffs
5/12 - 5/17/2026


A musical event one hundred years in the making, SUFFS brings to life a complicated chapter in the ongoing battle for the right to vote: ...

The House on Watch Hill
The House on Watch Hill
5/9 - 5/31/2026


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 ...

Suffs
6/23 - 6/1/2026


Suffs is a musical that delves into the American women's suffrage movement, highlighting the resilient and diverse women who fought for the 19th Amendment. Featuring ...

Emma
Emma
5/22 - 6/14/2026


Step into the charming world of Jane Austen with Kate Hamill’s witty and unexpected adaptation of  Emma . Follow the headstrong matchmaker—convinced she can’t possibly ...


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Latest Cincinnati Reviews


Review: MYTHIC at Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park


by Ana-Brit Asplen - October 07, 2025

Mythic is the latest in the line of musicals adapted from Greek mythology, and it is making its anticipated U.S. premiere right now. With the aim of getting this show to Broadway, this production went all out with its cast and creative team. Featuring a pop-rock score by Oran Eldor and Marcus Steven...

Review: GREASE at The Carnegie


by Ana-Brit Asplen - August 29, 2025

The catchy doo-wop and early rock n’ roll style of music alongside the fashion and other paraphernalia of the the 1950s give a nostalgic feeling for this classic show, but this production of Grease still has a necessary edge to make this show successful....

Review: ALWAYS... PATSY CLINE at The Carnegie


by Ana-Brit Asplen - July 29, 2025

With outstanding performances by the two actresses, stunningly creative design choices fitting of the time and setting, and a superb live band to provide an authentic twang sound, The Carnegie adds another hit to their roster....

Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at the Cincinnati Opera


by Ana-Brit Asplen - July 26, 2025

The Cincinnati Opera's current production of Fiddler on the Roof goes beyond all expectations. Between stunning performances, intentional direction, and unique design choices, the 2025 season closes triumphantly with a new take on this classic musical....

Review: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at the Aronoff Center


by Ana-Brit Asplen - May 10, 2025

Nick Fradiani leads the First National Broadway Tour as Neil Diamond with an uncanny finesse, taking the audience through the heyday of his career. The show gives its audiences a newfound appreciation and perspective for fans across generations with incredible musical performances and a unique forma...

Review: & JULIET at the Aronoff Center


by Ana-Brit Asplen - April 10, 2025

The first national Broadway tour of & Juliet exemplifies an unmatched energy that keeps its audiences invested, rivaling the NYC Broadway company in quality. Rachel Simone Webb is a supernova as Juliet Capulet....

Review: DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! 2025 TOUR at The Andrew J Brady Music Center


by Ana-Brit Asplen - February 21, 2025

The event on February 19th completely sold out The Andrew J Brady Music Center, filling the auditorium with adoring fans who have flocked to see their favorite dancers in person. At this performance, the tour succeeded in its display of stellar designs, dynamic talents, and a wide range of acts....

Broadway Beyond Louisville Review: Broadway in Cincinnati presents LIFE OF PI at The Aronoff Center


by Taylor Clemons - February 07, 2025

Life of Pi was originally a novel by Yann Martel released in 2001, where our main character Piscine Molitor 'Pi' Patel and his family leave India to immigrate to Canada. While on the journey, there’s a shipwreck leaving Pi alone on a lifeboat with only a dangerous Bengal tiger named Richard Parker t...

Review: SEUSSICAL at The Carnegie


by Ana-Brit Asplen - February 06, 2025

The Carnegie and CCM bring together an exceptional cast and creative team to demonstrate a unique interpretation of Seussical, focusing heavily on the importance of imagination, storytelling, and unconventional thinking....

Review: HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at the Aronoff Center


by Ana-Brit Asplen - December 13, 2024

With its spectacular design elements and a talented, lively cast, How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a great outing for any family looking to celebrate some holiday spirit, or really anyone who appreciates the classic story by Dr. Seuss....



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Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (4/17 - 5/3)
Lalovavi in Cincinnati Lalovavi
Cincinnati Music Hall (7/9 - 7/11)
CCM Wind Symphony: Pictures at an Exhibition in Cincinnati CCM Wind Symphony: Pictures at an Exhibition
Corbett Auditorium (2/1 - 2/1)
Shucked in Cincinnati Shucked
Aronoff Center (2/10 - 2/22)
Moveable Feast: Illuminate in Cincinnati Moveable Feast: Illuminate
UC College-Conservatory of Music (1/23 - 1/23)
CCM Opera: L'Egisto in Cincinnati CCM Opera: L'Egisto
Cohen Family Studio Theater (2/5 - 2/5)
The House on Watch Hill in Cincinnati The House on Watch Hill
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (5/9 - 5/31)
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