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360 ALLSTARS | Thu., May 7 | Aronoff Center 

360 ALLSTARS

May 7, 2026
Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall

[Cincinnati, OH] – SOLD OUT ON BROADWAY… SOLD OUT IN EDINBURGH… SOLD OUT AT THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE… SEEN BY OVER ONE MILLION PEOPLE WORLDWIDE! An urban circus of BMX, basketball, breakdancing, acrobatics, drumming and more, the international hit 360 ALLSTARS makes its Tri-state premiere at the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 7:30 PM as part of its 10-year anniversary World Tour. The show is part of the Cincinnati Arts Association’s CAA PRESENTS! 2025-26 Season.

Tickets are on sale now www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. Group discount tickets for 10 or more are available by calling (513) 977-4155.

A phenomenal physical performance exploring all forms of rotation, 360 ALLSTARS connects the street with the elite to deliver a supercharged urban circus. Boasting a stellar cast of World Champion and World Record-holding artists and athletes, 360 ALLSTARS is a spectacular fusion of the extraordinary artistry that emerges from street culture. Add to this a stunning live soundtrack delivered by award-winning musicians, coupled with spectacular video projections, 360 ALLSTARS is as aurally exciting as it is visually astounding. A magnificent, colorful, and astonishing expression of a generation that has reinvented the circus, 360 ALLSTARS is a revolutionary production that will leave you dizzy with excitement!

CAST BIOS

HERU ANWARI (Indonesia) – 3x Australian Champion BMX Flatlander
Born in Indonesia, Heru Anwari is an elite BMX Flatland rider. He was awarded “Rider Of The Year” by the Indonesian Ministry of Youth from 2011-2014, and in 2013, he was crowned champion at the Indonesia International Urban Sport Festival. In 2017, he moved to Australia and won the Down Underground Flatland Championship three years in a row. Outside of his success as a competitor, he has featured as an actor in the TV series GoBMX, founded his own clothing brand ZTFF, and has collaborated with companies such as Honda, Acer, Intel, and Sony.

B-BOY CURT RAGE (USA) – National Champion Break-Dancer
Curt Rage is a highly accomplished B-boy, originally from Annandale, VA, now based in Los Angeles. With an illustrious career in breaking, Curt Rage has won numerous prestigious competitions. This year, he was the winner of Freestyle Session with his crew, earning them a spot in the World Finals, in which they finished second place. He has been invited to Red Bull BC One multiple times and has competed internationally at some of the world’s top-tier events. Additionally, Curt Rage has been a featured judge and competitor in breaking battles worldwide. Beyond the dance floor, Curt Rage has appeared in commercials for major brands like Instagram, Camping World, and NBA 2K.

B-BOY KENZO (USA) – National Champion Break-Dancer
Kevin “Kenzo” Ibanez is a powerhouse of movement and passion. A two-time National Champion who claimed his titles in Washington, D.C., Kenzo began breakdancing at just seven years old and has been dominating the floor ever since. Known for his explosive style, fearless energy, and gravity-defying flips, he’s competed and performed at some of the biggest stages in the country. Whether in the heat of a battle or in performance on stage, Kenzo brings intensity, creativity, and unmatched charisma. He maintains a deep love for his art and is always on a mission to prove that greatness starts with passion and ends with impact. 

JOSH CURTIS (UK) – Internationally Acclaimed Roue Cyr Artist
Born in the English countryside, Josh Curtis is a dynamic Cyr wheel artist whose journey began with breakdancing as a kid. After earning a BA (Hons) in Circus Arts in 2020, Josh has gone on to captivate audiences around the world with his unique style and fluid control. When not performing, he shares his passion by teaching circus arts, helping to inspire the next generation. His work has taken him to major stages and collaborations with global brands like Hyundai and ASICS. Now in his fourth year touring with the international sensation 360 ALLSTARS, Josh continues to push the limits of movement and performance. 

PAFO (Japan) – World Renowned Basketball Freestyler
Pafo is one of the world’s leading basketball freestylers. Hailing from Japan, he has travelled the world wowing audiences with his incredible tricks and unparalleled freestyling feats that rival even the best of the Harlem Globetrotters. An experienced and exciting performer, Pafo has been featured in productions, events, basketball games, festivals, and televised performances, wowing audiences across the globe with his phenomenal basketball freestyle skills.

MIRRAH (USA) – International Mistress of Ceremonies
Mirrah is a passionate LA-Sydney based hip hop and soul artist, with a strong message of self-empowerment, positivity, and unity. Armed with a microphone, she is able to amaze crowds with her incredibly versatile vocal skillset and sensational stage presence. Combining intricate wordplay with soulful vocals and a comprehensive mastery of her craft as a captivating performer, Mirrah’s unique and uplifting approach to live performance has taken international stages by storm. She has been featured in film clips of artists including Christina Aguilera, Destiny’s Child, Snoop Dogg, Jay Z, 50 Cent, and many more. Bringing world-class talent to the stage, Mirrah is able to seamlessly draw you in with her endearing personality and blow you away, all at once!

GENE PETERSON (Australia) – Multi Award-Winning Drummer and Composer
Gene Peterson has fast established himself as one of Australia’s leading musicians. He is a phenomenal percussionist, a prolific composer, and an exceptional pianist. As a drummer, he has toured extensively across Australia, Europe, Asia, America, and The Middle East, and has won numerous awards and competitions, including “The Billy Hyde’s National Drum Play Offs.” Aside from his successes as a touring artist, Gene is also a renowned producer and composer, has been commissioned to create the scores for symphony orchestras to productions on Broadway, and is the creator and director of 360 ALLSTARS.

COMPANY BIO 

ONYX PRODUCTIONS
Onyx Productions has fast established itself as a leading Australian production house, with a portfolio of multi-disciplinary contemporary works. Founded in 2011 by producer and performer Gene Peterson, Onyx Productions has achieved significant success both nationally and internationally. To date, the company has delivered over 3,500 performances across more than 100 tours to more than two million people worldwide, including sold out seasons on Broadway, in Edinburgh, and at the Sydney Opera House.

Cincinnati Arts Association SPONSORS 

The Cincinnati Arts Association is supported [in part] by an investment of public funds from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.

Season Sponsors:  AMERITAS (Founding Season Sponsor), MIAMI UNIVERSITY, ARTSWAVE, LOCAL 12 WKRC-TV, The P&G FUND of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, TRIHEALTH

SEASON PRESENTING SPONSORS:  21C Museum Hotel, altafiber, Bahl & Gaynor, Cincinnati Herald, CityBeat, Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area, Harlan Graphics, Heidelberg Distributing, Kinley Cincinnati, Pepsi, Summerfair Cincinnati

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CALENDAR INFORMATION

WHAT:                360 ALLSTARS

WHEN:                Thursday, May 7, 2026 – 7:30 PM

WHERE:              Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall

PRICES:               ADULT:  start at $35, inclusive of all fees

                          STUDENT: $25, inclusive of all fees

INFO:                   A phenomenal physical performance exploring all forms of rotation, 360 ALLSTARS connects the street with the elite to deliver a supercharged urban circus. Boasting a stellar cast of World Champion and World Record-holding artists and athletes, 360 ALLSTARS is a spectacular fusion of the extraordinary artistry that emerges from street culture.

TICKET INFORMATION – on sale now

  • www.CincinnatiArts.org
  • (513) 621-ARTS [2787]
  • Aronoff Center Ticket Office
  • Group sales (10 or more): (513) 977-4155

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Lumos Players Become Prism Community Players

This year marks the 10 year anniversary of our amazing theatre group.  From the very beginning we have tried to create a space of light, creativity and affirmation of each individual’s complete and authentic self.  We spent a long time in those early days trying to find a name that we felt held within it those ideals – that true spark at the heart of who we strive to be and what we hope to create.  Unfortunately, the word lumos has become so tied into an individual whose words and actions go against everything we strive to be as a group that we have decided it is time for a change – a transition into our fullest self.  We are so proud to announce that we will be moving forward as Prism Community Players.

Just as a prism refracts light into its full spectrum of colors, not changing what it is, but highlighting its beauty through all the pieces that make it up, we at Prism Community Players recognize and honor that gender, identity, beliefs, abilities, body types, and so much more exist on a wide spectrum that we intend to recognize, honor and highlight as complete and vital members of our community.

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BRIDGE CITY Runs April 10-26

BRIDGE CITY
American Legacy Theatre
April 10-26
Hughes STEM Auditorium [CUF Heights]

Be there for the debut of Bridge City, Kennen Butler’s bold new musical that blends joy, love, and Black resilience with a sharp look at gentrification and code-switching. Or, as Butler puts it: “Like Legally Blonde but for Black folk.”

  • Fri-Sat, April 10-11 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 12 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, April 17-18 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 19 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, April 24-25 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 26 at 2pm

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Cast Announced for RADIUM GIRLS at Lamplight Theater Company

The Lamplight Theater Company is delighted to announce its cast for RADIUM GIRLS. Congratulations to all and sincere gratitude for all the talent who auditioned.

RADIUM GIRLS Cast:

  • Dalia Basinac
  • June Berding
  • Nan Bongiani
  • Rachel Brzezinski
  • Janna Huddleston-Gerke
  • Patrick Nieman
  • Pia Rader
  • Justin Sangermano
  • Xandy Schiefer
  • Erin Marie Schwartz
  • Gina Serger
  • Gloria Sigman
  • Joe Simmons
  • Maggie Yegerlehner
  • Baxter Whitehead
  • Peter Zelinski

Performances run May 15-24.

For more information visit www.lamplighttheater.org

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TWELFTH NIGHT ILLYRIA 2026 Runs May 1-9

TWELFTH NIGHT ILLYRIA 2026
Tri-County Players
May 1-9
Bell Tower Arts Pavilion [Evendale]

Directed by Gregory Smith & Robert Buchtman
Produced by Lori Bowling & Mindi Emmons

Official cast |

The play “Twelfth Night” set in Illyria, 2026, follows the story of Viola, who, after a shipwreck, disguises herself as Cesario to find work. She becomes a servant to Duke Orsino, who is in love with Olivia, but Olivia is mourning her brother and has rejected Orsino’s advances. Meanwhile, Olivia’s servants play a trick on Malvolio, making him believe Olivia loves him. The play explores themes of mistaken identity, love, and the complexities of relationships.

  • Fri-Sat, May 1-2 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 3 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 8-9 at 7:30pm

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