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January 28, 2025 · 5:52 pm

THE WIZARD OF OZ Runs Feb. 21-March 2

THE WIZARD OF OZ
Cincinnati Ballet
Feb. 21-March 2
Music Hall [Over-the-Rhine]

Septime Webre’s reimagining of the beloved story of a young girl swept to the magical land of Oz, where she teams up with the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion to find the Wizard and return home is one you won’t want to miss. This production has everything you’d expect from Dorothy’s iconic adventure—plus adorable puppets, flying monkeys, new out of this world projections and of course, incredible dancing!

  • Fri, Feb. 21 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 22 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 23 at 1pm
  • Wed-Fri, Feb. 26-28 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, March 1 at 1pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, March 2 at 1pm

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January 28, 2025 · 5:51 pm

KIMBERLY AKIMBO Runs Feb. 18-March 2

KIMBERLY AKIMBO
Broadway in Cincinnati
Feb. 18-March 2
Aronoff Center for the Arts Procter & Gamble Hall [Downtown]

A new musical about growing up and growing old (in no particular order), KIMBERLY AKIMBO is the winner of five Tony Awards including Best Musical. It features Tony Award-winning book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire (Shrek), a Tony Award-winning score by Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), choreography by Danny Mefford (Dear Evan Hansen), and direction by Tony-nominated director Jessica Stone.

Kimberly is about to turn sixteen and recently moved with her family to a new town in suburban New Jersey. In this “howlingly funny heartbreaker of a show” (The New Yorker), Kim is forced to navigate family dysfunction, a rare genetic condition, her first crush … and possible felony charges. Ever the optimist, she is determined to find happiness against all odds and embark on a great adventure. Recommended for ages 13 and up.

  • Tue-Fri, Feb. 18-21 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 22 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 23 at 1pm & 6:30pm
  • Tue-Fri, Feb. 25-28 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, March 1 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, March 2 at 1pm & 6:30pm

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January 28, 2025 · 5:51 pm

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Runs Feb. 14-23

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Wright State University
Feb. 14-23
[Dayton]

Directed by Josh Aaron McCabe
Choreographed by Arianna Schrage and Alex Thate

Official cast list [scroll down]

William Shakespeare’s comedic romp revels in mistaken identity, witty banter, and romance.

  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 14-15 at 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 16 at 2pm
  • Fri, Feb. 21 at 8pm
  • Sat, Feb. 22 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 23 at 2pm

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January 28, 2025 · 5:50 pm

PIPPIN Runs Feb. 14-22

PIPPIN
Xavier University Theatre
Feb. 14-22
[Evanston]

Directed & choreographed by Carolyn Guido Clifford
Music direction by Erin McCamley

Cast: Owen Clark as Charlemagne, Kate Crisp as Fastrada, Mary McMurray as Leading Player, Tierra London Rush as Catherine, Leo Jenkins as Pippin, Josi Pietrzyk as Berthe & Loften Cooper as Lewis/Theo

Join the enigmatic Leading Player and their magical troupe as they lead Pippin and the audience on an immersive journey through a contemporary club scene.  Experience Pippin’s struggle to find their place in this dazzling and intoxicating world.

  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 14-15 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 16 at 2pm
  • Fri, Feb. 21 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 22 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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January 28, 2025 · 5:49 pm

JERSEY BOYS Runs Feb. 13-March 23

JERSEY BOYS 
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
Feb. 13-March 23
[Springboro]

With phenomenal music and great storytelling, Jersey Boys explores the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history. Winner of Best Musical at both the Tony Awards and Olivier Awards, Jersey Boys takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom.

  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 13-14 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 15 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 16 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 20-21 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 22 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 23 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 27-28 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, March 1 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, March 2 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 6-7 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, March 8 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, March 9 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 13-14 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, March 15 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, March 16 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 20-21 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, March 22 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, March 23 at 10:30am & 5:30pm

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