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The Merry Wives of Windsor
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
1195 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
1195 Elm Street,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
The bawdy, bombastic, and chronically cash-poor Sir John Falstaff has been raising hell in the quiet town of Windsor. When his massive bar tab outstrips his meager means, he needs to raise some cash—and quick. He hatches a plan to seduce two of Windsor's most wealthy married...
The bawdy, bombastic, and chronically cash-poor Sir John Falstaff has been raising hell in the quiet town of Windsor. When his massive bar tab outstrips his meager means, he needs to raise some cash—and quick. He hatches a plan to seduce two of Windsor's most wealthy married...
Sister's Christmas Cateshicm: The Mystery of The Magi's Gold
Aronoff Center for the Arts
650 Walnut, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
Sister's Christmas Cateshicm: The Mystery of The Magi's Gold
Aronoff Center for the Arts
650 Walnut,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
It's 'CSI: Bethlehem' in this holiday mystery extravaganza, from the author of Late Nite Catechism, as Sister takes on the mystery that has intrigued historians throughout the ages -- whatever happened to the Magi's gold? ('We know that Mary used the frankincense and myrrh as a...
It's 'CSI: Bethlehem' in this holiday mystery extravaganza, from the author of Late Nite Catechism, as Sister takes on the mystery that has intrigued historians throughout the ages -- whatever happened to the Magi's gold? ('We know that Mary used the frankincense and myrrh as a...
Marjorie Prime
Falcon Theatre
636 Monmouth Street, Newport, KY 41071
South
Marjorie Prime
Falcon Theatre
636 Monmouth Street,
Newport,
KY
41071
South
What would we remember and what would we forget if given the chance? This richly spare, wondrous new play explores the mysteries of human identity and the limits, if any, of what technology can replace in the age of artificial intelligence. A must for any fans of Black Mirror!
What would we remember and what would we forget if given the chance? This richly spare, wondrous new play explores the mysteries of human identity and the limits, if any, of what technology can replace in the age of artificial intelligence. A must for any fans of Black Mirror!
2 Pianos, 4 Hands
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
962 Mount Adams Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Uptown
2 Pianos, 4 Hands
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
962 Mount Adams Circle,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Uptown
Piano wizardry and laugh-out-loud comedy come together to tell the story of Richard and Ted’s life-long pursuit of becoming concert pianist superstars. They work tirelessly to master legendary music from Beethoven and Bach to Billy Joel, enduring endless practice, stage fright...
Piano wizardry and laugh-out-loud comedy come together to tell the story of Richard and Ted’s life-long pursuit of becoming concert pianist superstars. They work tirelessly to master legendary music from Beethoven and Bach to Billy Joel, enduring endless practice, stage fright...
Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Interesting Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic
Know Theatre of Cincinnati
1120 Jackson St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Interesting Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic
Know Theatre of Cincinnati
1120 Jackson St.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
Heroes. Made. Not Born. Except sometimes they are born. On a gloomy night in a far away magical land called: England. Follow a trio of friends, three "Puffs," as they study magic at school of female magic and male magic concurrent with a certain boy wizard and his friends....
Heroes. Made. Not Born. Except sometimes they are born. On a gloomy night in a far away magical land called: England. Follow a trio of friends, three "Puffs," as they study magic at school of female magic and male magic concurrent with a certain boy wizard and his friends....
ComedySportz Cincinnati Friday Night Match
Memorial Hall
1225 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
ComedySportz Cincinnati Friday Night Match
Memorial Hall
1225 Elm Street,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
Before you can say “gobble, gobble” they’ll have you laughing at ComedySportz Cincinnati! Put down that pumpkin pie and join us for Cincinnati’s only competitive improv where two teams, the Northern Kentucky Grass and the Cincinnati Big Machine, compete for your...
Before you can say “gobble, gobble” they’ll have you laughing at ComedySportz Cincinnati! Put down that pumpkin pie and join us for Cincinnati’s only competitive improv where two teams, the Northern Kentucky Grass and the Cincinnati Big Machine, compete for your...
Jedi Academy: The Force Within!
Memorial Hall
1225 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
Jedi Academy: The Force Within!
Memorial Hall
1225 Elm Street,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
A long time ago and not so very far away….children yearned to be Rebels. Your family will thrill as they join the Rebel Alliance and access the Force within! David Engel’s JEDI ACADEMY! is a solo, comedy variety show that captivates kids and nostalgic adults alike....
A long time ago and not so very far away….children yearned to be Rebels. Your family will thrill as they join the Rebel Alliance and access the Force within! David Engel’s JEDI ACADEMY! is a solo, comedy variety show that captivates kids and nostalgic adults alike....
A Christmas Carol
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
962 Mount Adams Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Uptown
A Christmas Carol
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
962 Mount Adams Circle,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Uptown
Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a miraculous Christmas Eve transformation as he views with new eyes his past, present and the possibilities of the future. As he witnesses all those who have improved his life he realizes that it's never too late to change his miserly ways. A Christmas...
Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a miraculous Christmas Eve transformation as he views with new eyes his past, present and the possibilities of the future. As he witnesses all those who have improved his life he realizes that it's never too late to change his miserly ways. A Christmas...
Bah Humbug! A One-Man Christmas Carol
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati
4015 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227
East
Bah Humbug! A One-Man Christmas Carol
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati
4015 Red Bank Road,
Cincinnati,
OH
45227
East
Hypnotic... Timeless... Festive... Fun... It’s the season’s most entertaining & unique holiday offering. What’s the fun twist?! All characters in this production are performed by ONE PERSON – from Scrooge to Tiny Tim! Audiences will be mesmerized by this imaginative...
Hypnotic... Timeless... Festive... Fun... It’s the season’s most entertaining & unique holiday offering. What’s the fun twist?! All characters in this production are performed by ONE PERSON – from Scrooge to Tiny Tim! Audiences will be mesmerized by this imaginative...
Disney Junior Holiday Party
Taft Theatre
317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
Disney Junior Holiday Party
Taft Theatre
317 E. Fifth St.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
Disney Junior Holiday Party! is a dazzling musical wonderland where children and their families can sing and dance along to their favorite Disney Junior songs plus holiday classics with their favorite Disney friends, including Mickey & Minnie Mouse, the Puppy Dog Pals,...
Disney Junior Holiday Party! is a dazzling musical wonderland where children and their families can sing and dance along to their favorite Disney Junior songs plus holiday classics with their favorite Disney friends, including Mickey & Minnie Mouse, the Puppy Dog Pals,...
Winter Daydreams: Tchaikovsky and Schumann
Music Hall
1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
Winter Daydreams: Tchaikovsky and Schumann
Music Hall
1241 Elm St.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
May Festival Music Director Laureate James Conlon leads a lavishly expressive program this Thanksgiving weekend.
May Festival Music Director Laureate James Conlon leads a lavishly expressive program this Thanksgiving weekend.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Esquire Theatre
320 Ludlow Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220
Uptown
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Esquire Theatre
320 Ludlow Ave.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45220
Uptown
This cult classic, presented with a live cast from The Denton Affair, is all about audience participation. Feel free to dress up and bring flashlights, noisemakers and bells. All age restrictions apply. No One under 17 admitted without an adult guardian. Make sure to come early...
This cult classic, presented with a live cast from The Denton Affair, is all about audience participation. Feel free to dress up and bring flashlights, noisemakers and bells. All age restrictions apply. No One under 17 admitted without an adult guardian. Make sure to come early...
Happy Holidays with the Mighty Wurlitzer
Music Hall
1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
Happy Holidays with the Mighty Wurlitzer
Music Hall
1241 Elm St.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
Join us for all your seasonal favorites as the one of a kind special effects and jingling bells of the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ sets off the holiday spirit. Everything old is new again as you share this historic organ and talent with your friends and family at this special...
Join us for all your seasonal favorites as the one of a kind special effects and jingling bells of the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ sets off the holiday spirit. Everything old is new again as you share this historic organ and talent with your friends and family at this special...
Hello, Dolly!
Aronoff Center for the Arts
650 Walnut, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
Hello, Dolly!
Aronoff Center for the Arts
650 Walnut,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
Winner of four Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, HELLO, DOLLY! is the universally acclaimed smash that NPR calls 'the best show of the year!' and the Los Angeles Times says 'distills the mood-elevating properties of the American musical at its giddy best'. Director...
Winner of four Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, HELLO, DOLLY! is the universally acclaimed smash that NPR calls 'the best show of the year!' and the Los Angeles Times says 'distills the mood-elevating properties of the American musical at its giddy best'. Director...
The Frog Princess
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
1127 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
The Frog Princess
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
1127 Vine St.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
Prince Ivan’s father has declared that it is time for his sons to marry, but when Ivan discovers his bride-to-be is actually a frog, he is toad-ally disappointed. Vasilisa is more than your typical hoppy-go- lucky frog, though...she’s a kindhearted princess under a curse!...
Prince Ivan’s father has declared that it is time for his sons to marry, but when Ivan discovers his bride-to-be is actually a frog, he is toad-ally disappointed. Vasilisa is more than your typical hoppy-go- lucky frog, though...she’s a kindhearted princess under a curse!...
Miracle on 34th St. The Musical
Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
4990 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45238
West
Miracle on 34th St. The Musical
Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
4990 Glenway Ave.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45238
West
A holiday classic from Meredith Willson, the writer of the musical classic, The Music Man! Single mother, Doris Walker, doesn't want her six-year-old Susan's head filled with romantic notions. Their neighbor, Fred Gailey, tries to woo Doris by taking Susan to see Santa Claus at...
A holiday classic from Meredith Willson, the writer of the musical classic, The Music Man! Single mother, Doris Walker, doesn't want her six-year-old Susan's head filled with romantic notions. Their neighbor, Fred Gailey, tries to woo Doris by taking Susan to see Santa Claus at...
SwinGallery - Vintage Swing Dancing
Liberty Exhibition Hall
3938 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45215
North
SwinGallery - Vintage Swing Dancing
Liberty Exhibition Hall
3938 Spring Grove Ave,
Cincinnati,
OH
45215
North
The region's longest running swing dance venue. With weekly dance lessons in Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Charleston and more. Live music on the first Thursday of every month with the Jazz Coasters. All ages welcome. No partner required.
The region's longest running swing dance venue. With weekly dance lessons in Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Charleston and more. Live music on the first Thursday of every month with the Jazz Coasters. All ages welcome. No partner required.
