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Les Miserables
Les Miserables
1/7 - 1/19/2025


Cameron Mackintosh presents the new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Miserables, direct from an acclaimed two-and-a-half-year return to ...

Life of Pi
Life of Pi
2/4 - 2/9/2025


Life of Pi is an the epic tale of adventure. This Tony Award® and Olivier Award-winning hit is “an exhilarating evening of theater” (The Wall ...

Kimberly Akimbo
Kimberly Akimbo
2/18 - 3/2/2025


Kim is a bright and funny Jersey teen, who happens to look like a 72-year-old lady. And yet her aging condition may be the least ...

Come From Away (Non-Equity)
Come From Away (Non-Equity)
3/18 - 3/23/2025


Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America! This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of ...

& Juliet
& Juliet
4/8 - 4/20/2025


CREATED BY THE EMMY®-WINNING WRITER FROM “SCHITT’S CREEK,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: ...

A Beautiful Noise
A Beautiful Noise
5/6 - 5/18/2025


The story of the legendary Neil Diamond comes to life on stage in an uplifting new musical featuring all his hit songs, including “Sweet Caroline,” ...


RELATED STORIES

Tickets Now on Sale for LIFE OF PI at the Aronoff Center


by Nicole Rosky - November 01, 2024

Lolita Chakrabarti’s dazzling Olivier and Tony Award®-winning stage adaption of LIFE OF PI embarks on another exciting adventure when it launches its North American Tour in Baltimore, Maryland in December 2024 at the Hippodrome Theatre. Cincinnati is one of 22 cities on the tour where theatregoers c...

& JULIET Tickets On Sale At Aronoff Center Tomorrow


by A.A. Cristi - October 17, 2024

Broadway in Cincinnati has announced that single tickets for & Juliet will go on sale Friday, October 18 at 10:00 AM....

BLINK Opportunities to Take Place at the Aronoff Center and Music Hall


by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 11, 2024

Explore the upcoming BLINK events at the Aronoff Center and Music Hall, featuring a range of performances and installations. Discover how these venues will be transformed for this year's festival....

RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles Comes to the Aronoff Center Next Year


by Stephi Wild - October 08, 2024

RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles will take you on an electrifying journey through the eras with Sgt. Pepper and Magical Mystery Tour as well as all of your other Beatles’ favorites! ...

The Aronoff Center Adds Performance of WILD KRATTS LIVE! 2.0


by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 23, 2024

The Aronoff Center has added a performance of WILD KRATTS LIVE! 2.0 Fans of the popular children's show can now enjoy another opportunity to see the Kratt brothers live. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets! ...

WILD KRATTS LIVE! 2.0 Comes to Cincinnati


by Stephi Wild - September 10, 2024

The Wild Kratts LIVE! stage show that has kids across North America buzzing is coming to Cincinnati with an ALL-NEW show: Wild Kratts® LIVE 2.0 – Activate Creature Power! ...

Review: MAMMA MIA! at the Aronoff Center


by Ana-Brit Asplen - September 09, 2024

Mamma Mia! is an absolute blast of a musical when it’s done right, and the current North American touring production goes above and beyond. Accepted as a classic with its charming story, energetic music using hit songs from the 70s disco band ABBA, and the energetic performances that fill the stage,...

Bridget Benton Appointed Cincinnati Arts Association's Chief Operating Officer


by A.A. Cristi - September 05, 2024

The Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) has announced the appointment of Bridget Benton as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Bridget previously worked for CAA as the General Manager of the Aronoff Center for the Arts from September 2022 – August 2024. ...

Cary Elwes to Join THE PRINCESS BRIDE Screening at the Aronoff Center


by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 19, 2024

Join Cary Elwes for an evening of storytelling and a screening of THE PRINCESS BRIDE. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...

Tickets to FUNNY GIRL in Cincinnati to go on Sale This Week


by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 08, 2024

Tickets to Funny Girl in Cincinnati will go on sale this week. Learn how to purchase! ...

Past Shows

Funny Girl
Funny Girl
11/19 - 12/1/2024


This bittersweet comedy is the story of the indomitable Fanny Brice, a girl from the Lower East Side who dreamed of a life on the ...

Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!
9/3 - 9/15/2024


Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits ...

Clue
Clue
5/14 - 5/19/2024


Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock ...

SIX (Boleyn Tour)
SIX (Boleyn Tour)
4/23 - 5/5/2024


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 ...

Six the Musical
4/23 - 5/5/2024


SIX, ‘the most uplifting piece of new British musical theatre’ (✭✭✭✭✭ The Evening Standard) is the phenomenon everyone is losing their head over! Critically acclaimed ...

Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles (Non-Equity)


RAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES performs songs from Abbey Road & the Rooftop Concert LIVE, in addition to all your favorites hits. This ...

Peter Pan
Peter Pan
3/12 - 3/24/2024


This high-flying musical has been delighting audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a ...

The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon
2/23 - 2/25/2024


From the creators of South Park comes The Book of Mormon, the musical that lovingly breaks all of Broadway's rules. This story about a mismatched ...

Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice
1/16 - 1/28/2024


It's showtime, folks! The ghost-with-the-most makes his Broadway return in this edgy and irreverent musical comedy based on Tim Burton's dearly beloved film. BEETLEJUICE tells ...

Mrs. Doubtfire
Mrs. Doubtfire
12/5 - 12/17/2023


Daniel Hillard, a struggling, out-of-work actor, will do anything for his kids. After losing custody in a messy divorce, he creates the kindly alter ego ...

Aladdin
Aladdin
11/14 - 11/19/2023


You won't need a magic lamp to experience this crown-pleasing musical. Disney's beloved story about the Diamond in the Rough is brought to thrilling theatrical ...

Girl From the North Country
Girl From the North Country
10/17 - 10/29/2023


Written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson and featuring Tony Award-winning orchestrations by Simon Hale, GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY reimagines 20 legendary songs ...

MJ
MJ
9/5 - 9/17/2023


He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry has finally arrived on Broadway in a brand-new ...

MJ The Musical
9/5 - 9/17/2023

Beetlejuice
1/16 - 1/28/2023


After Barbara (Geena Davis) and Adam Maitland (Alec Baldwin) die in a car accident, they find themselves stuck haunting their country residence, unable to leave ...

Hairspray
1/4 - 9/22/2022


This fun-loving new musical delights audiences by sweeping them away to 1960's Baltimore, where the 50's are out-- and change is in the air. Lovable ...

The Band's Visit
7/19 - 7/24/2022


In the sun-baked deserts of Israel, The Band's Visit unfolds, a poignant and Tony Award-winning musical brimming with quiet beauty. A group of lost Egyptian ...

Hairspray
6/28 - 7/3/2022


This fun-loving new musical delights audiences by sweeping them away to 1960's Baltimore, where the 50's are out-- and change is in the air. Lovable ...

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory


For more than 50 years, Roald Dahl's story of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has captured imaginations around the world, and now for the first ...

Cats
Cats
6/11 - 6/16/2019


Based on T. S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, the show is set amongst a larger- than-life junkyard playground and is alive with ...

Dear Evan Hansen
Dear Evan Hansen
4/30 - 5/12/2019


WINNER! 6 Tony awards including BEST MUSICAL. "One of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history." -Peter Marks, The Washington Post A letter that ...

Bold Moves
Bold Moves
4/25 - 4/28/2019


Your whole family will enjoy this delightful double-bill. For the first time in company history we present Ji?í Kylián’s Sechs Tänze, a whimsical take on ...

Miss Saigon
Miss Saigon
4/9 - 4/21/2019


Set in 1975 during the final days of the of the Vietnam War, Miss Saigon is an epic love story about the relationship between Chris, ...

Family Series: Aladdin
Family Series: Aladdin
3/30 - 4/7/2019


Leap aboard the magic carpet for fun and adventure as Cincinnati Ballet presents the mystical tale of Aladdin, a poor young boy who strives to ...

On Your Feet
On Your Feet
3/19 - 3/24/2019


ON YOUR FEET! is the inspiring true story about heart, heritage and two people who believed in their talent—and each other—to become an international sensation: ...

Hamilton (First National Tour)


From the creative team behind the Tony Award-winning In The Heights comes a wildly inventive new musical about the scrappy young immigrant who forever changed ...

Rent
Rent
12/11 - 12/23/2018


In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway… and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Two decades later, Jonathan ...

The Play That Goes Wrong
The Play That Goes Wrong
11/30 - 12/2/2018


The time is right to see THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, Broadway's funniest and longest-running play! This Olivier Award-winning comedy is a hilarious hybrid of ...

The Kaplan New Works Series
The Kaplan New Works Series
9/13 - 9/23/2018


The raw energy of contemporary ballet is front and center in this compelling series, showcasing the athleticism, strength and versatility of our dancers. This season’s ...

The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon
7/31 - 8/5/2018


THE BOOK OF MORMON features book, music and lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone. Parker and Stone are the four-time Emmy Award-winning ...

Aladdin
Aladdin
5/29 - 6/10/2018


From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of ALADDIN, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking ...

Bold Moves
Bold Moves
4/26 - 4/29/2018


Featuring popular works of today, adventurous choreographers, and bold elevations into uncharted territory. This year’s Bold Moves includes powerful premieres and music by Chicago ensemble ...

The King and I
The King and I
4/10 - 4/22/2018


Lincoln Center Theater’s critically acclaimed production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE KING AND I directed by Tony Award® Winner Bartlett Sher won four 2015 Tony ...

Family Series: Beauty and the Beast


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 ...

Menopause the Musical
Menopause the Musical
3/21 - 3/31/2018


COME JOIN OUR SISTERHOOD! This hilarious musical parody staged to classic tunes from the '60s, '70s and '80s will have you cheering and dancing in ...

Chicago
Chicago
3/20 - 3/25/2018


Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, Chicago is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who maliciously murders her on-the-side ...

Director's Cut: Musical Masters


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 ...

School of Rock
School of Rock
2/21 - 3/4/2018


Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks ...

Waitress
Waitress
1/9 - 1/21/2018


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 ...

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical


Long before she was Carole King, chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, BROOKLYN girl with Passion and Chutzpah. She fought her way into the ...

Matilda the Musical
Matilda the Musical
4/4 - 4/16/2017


Winner of 50 international awards including 4 Tony Awards and a record-breaking seven Olivier Awards including Best Musical, Matilda the Musical is the story of ...

The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera
11/15 - 11/27/2016


Following an acclaimed sold-out tour of the United Kingdom, Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's phenomenal musical success, THE PHANTOM OF THE ...

The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music
9/27 - 10/9/2016


A brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by Jack O'Brien, will tour North America beginning September 2015. The spirited, romantic and beloved ...

Cabaret
Cabaret
5/10 - 5/22/2016


As part of their 50th Anniversary Season, the critically acclaimed and award-winning Roundabout Theatre Company is proud to present SAM MENDES (Skyfall, American Beauty) and ...

The Book of Mormon- 2nd National Tour


THE BOOK OF MORMON features book, music and lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone. Parker and Stone are the four-time Emmy Award-winning ...

Newsies The Musical
Newsies The Musical
3/1 - 3/13/2016


NOW IS THE TIME TO SEIZE THE DAY with NEWSIES, Disney's triumphant, smash-hit New York musical. It's the record-breaking, Tony Award -winning Broadway phenomenon that ...

Kinky Boots
Kinky Boots
1/5 - 1/17/2016


Kinky Boots took home six 2013 Tony Awards, the most of any show in the season, including Best Musical, Best Score (Cyndi Lauper), Best Choreography ...

Motown the Musical
Motown the Musical
9/8 - 9/20/2015


MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy's journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched ...

I Love Lucy Live on Stage
I Love Lucy Live on Stage
6/2 - 6/14/2015


I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE is the brand-new hit stage show adapted from the most beloved program in television history! America's favorite foursome- Lucy, ...

The Lion King
The Lion King
3/31 - 4/26/2015


Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap - the entire Serengeti comes to life. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly rises from the stage. ...

Once
Once
11/11 - 11/23/2014


The producers of ONCE, the acclaimed new Broadway musical, announced today that The Road Company is putting together a US national tour that will launch ...

Dirty Dancing
Dirty Dancing
9/23 - 10/5/2014


Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing. Seen by millions ...

Area Choreographers Festival
Area Choreographers Festival
6/13 - 6/14/2014


Contemporary Dance Theater is proud to be the longest-standing and most consistent presenter and supporter of local and regional dance artists. The Area Choreographers Festival ...

Peter Pan
Peter Pan
5/9 - 5/17/2014


The tale of the boy who wouldn't grow up. This timeless, enchanting musical is filled with fantasy, adventure, Lost Boys, Indians and Pirates. Directed by ...

Celtic Woman: The Emerald Tour


Global music phenomenon Celtic Woman announces The Emerald Tour. The all-new stage production will celebrate Ireland and the Emerald Isles' spellbinding Celtic heritage through an ...

The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera
4/30 - 5/11/2014


Following an acclaimed sell-out tour of the United Kingdom, Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's phenomenal musical success, The Phantom of the ...

Rennie Harris RHAW
Rennie Harris RHAW
5/2 - 5/3/2014


Contemporary Dance Theater presents a company of youth, RHAW (Rennie Harris Awe-Inspiring Works). The youth organization was founded in 2007 by eminent hip hop choreographer, ...

Bibi
Bibi
4/29


Telegenic and media savvy, an impeccable and eloquent English speaker who has become a familiar face on U.S. television and an effective advocate of the ...

Sweet Honey in the Rock


Rooted in a deeply held commitment to create music out of the rich textures of African American legacy and traditions, Grammy Award winning SWEET HONEY ...

Other People's Money
Other People's Money
4/16 - 4/26/2014


Wall Street takeover artist Lawrence Garfinkle's computer is going tilt over the undervalued stock of New England Wire & Cable. If the stockholders back his ...

American Idiot
American Idiot
4/11 - 4/12/2014


A critical smash on Broadway and in London, the two-time Tony Award winning hit musical AMERICAN IDIOT tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced ...

CPI New Voices: A Trio of One Acts Written by Roger Brookfield


Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative is a grassroots arts organization of local playwrights, directors, actors, and theater supporters devoted to bringing new plays by local playwrights to ...

Ballet Toybox


Continuing for a third season, Ballet Toybox offers the perfect opportunity to introduce young children to the joy of dance. The program features CBII (Cincinnati ...

Men Are From Mars - Women Are From Venus LIVE!


Men Are From Mars -- Women Are From Venus LIVE!, the one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up starring Peter Story, is based on the number ...

Wicked (1st National Tour)
Wicked (1st National Tour)
3/5 - 3/23/2014


If you think you know the two iconic witches from Oz - the Wicked Witch (Elphaba) and the Good Witch (Glinda) - think again....

David Roussève / REALITY
David Roussève / REALITY
3/21 - 3/22/2014


Contemporary Dance Theater welcomes David Roussève / REALITY, from New York, in a performance of their dance, theatre, and video work, Stardust. Stardust explores the ...

Evita
Evita
2/18 - 3/2/2014


Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony Award®-winning musical returns at last! Eva Perón used her beauty and charisma to rise meteorically from the slums ...

/ Shift /
/ Shift /
2/21 - 2/22/2014


SHIFT/ is a physical and energetic work by modern dance company MamLuft&Co. Dance, Aronoff Center for the Arts resident company and named "Best Dance Company ...

CPI New Voices: A Pain in the Neck


Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative is a grassroots arts organization of local playwrights, directors, actors, and theater supporters devoted to bringing new plays by local playwrights to ...

Rap-Ture
Rap-Ture
2/8 - 2/9/2014


A Sensual Spring Dance Concert with a Hip Hop verve! New works from local choreographers Lindsay Lancaster, Lea Lachey and Jessica Harris are combined with ...

Koresh Dance Company
Koresh Dance Company
2/1 - 2/2/2014


Contemporary Dance Theater and the Mayerson JCC are elated to present the ever-evolving Koresh Dance Company, based out of Philadelphia. Led by Israeli-born Artistic Director, ...

The Tenors


The Tenors’ music is an exciting blend of classical and contemporary pop that is thrilling audiences of all ages around the world. The Tenors are ...

Shen Yun
Shen Yun
1/29 - 1/30/2014


It's traditional Chinese culture as it was meant to be -- a brilliant blend of beauty, energy, and grace. Dozens of dancers in dazzling costumes ...

The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon
1/7 - 1/26/2014


THE BOOK OF MORMON features book, music and lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone. Parker and Stone are the four-time Emmy Award-winning ...

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