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October 31, 2025 · 9:03 am

Back By Popular Demand: DIE HARD IS A CHRISTMAS MOVIE

The Know Theatre Celebrates the Holidays with Two New Shows – The Blockbuster DIE HARD IS A CHRISTMAS MOVIE and AIN’T TRUE AND UNCLE FALSE FOR THE HOLIDAYS 

Cincinnati, OH – Know Theatre of Cincinnati is thrilled to bring back – with an expanded performance schedule – the holiday blockbuster that shattered box office records last season and became the second best-selling show in Know Theatre history. Once again, this holiday season, one family will risk it all to make it to Christmas morning together… or die hard trying.

Christmas Eve, 1988. Mack’s literary star is on the rise (but his marriage is on the rocks) when he returns home to celebrate the holiday with his family. In an effort to reignite their parents’ romance, the teenage kids enact a plan to make Dad a hero again, but when late night intruders kidnap Mom, Mack and the kids embark on a Sweettart and adrenaline-fueled adventure to save their family.

DIE HARD IS A CHRISTMAS MOVIE is a spoof-parody of the 1988 blockbuster hit “Die Hard,” by local comedy writers A.J. Baldwin & Alexx Rouse. This new holiday comedy brims with bombs, bad accents, and belly laughs that will have the whole family saying “Now I have a machine gun. Ho Ho Ho.” Running November 28 – December 21, 2025. Directed by Tatiana Godfrey.

Rating: PG–13

CW: an array of weaponry, snorting pulverized candy, comedic Hollywood violence, and language!

Cast

  • Andrew Ian Adams (Cashmere, Mack, Jr., Hans)
  • Bea Fields (Bonnie & Al)
  • Alexx Rouse (Lane & Goons)
  • Rory Sheridan (Mack)

Production Team: SB Hall (Scenic Designer), Chris Lipstreu (Lighting Designer), Noelle Wedig-Johnston (Costume Designer), Doug Borntrager (Sound & Video Designer), Ri Moodie (Fight Choreographer), and Drew Homan (Technical Director.) Production Stage Manager is Rebecca Armtrong.

Performance Information

DIE HARD IS A CHRISTMAS MOVIE runs November 28 – December 21, 2025
Know Theatre of Cincinnati, 1120 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

All evening performances are at 7:30pm, matinee performances are at 2pm; the Know opens its door to guests one hour before curtain.

Ticket Information

  • Single tickets : $38

  • Tickets for Die Hard… can be purchased at https://www.knowtheatre.com/die-hard/

  • Season 28 Prorated Subscription: $200

    • One reserved seat to all remaining S28 MainStage shows, an entry to all five Serials! episodes, three complimentary tickets for a guest, additional discounts, first access, and concierge service.

  • Flex Pass : $190

    • 6 MainStage tickets in any combination for the price of 5 ($228 value)

  • Welcome Thursdays: Each Thursday during MainStage productions we offer Pay-What-You-Wish Walk-Up tickets and $15 online tickets.

  • Industry Night: $20 Tickets for Arts & Service Industry Professionals

  • Sensory Friendly Performances: $15 Tickets

  • Group Pricing at 10+ tickets (Save 19%)

AIN’T TRUE AND UNCLE FALSE FOR THE HOLIDAYS is the latest creation from locally-based and nationally recognized storytellers and theatre makers, Paul Strickland and Erika MacDonald. Told from the perspective of two loveable tricksters, this telling of wildly misremembered holiday classics is part storytelling, part back porch concert that will play a Limited Run: December 7, 9, 13 & 14. Suitable for general audiences but intended for ages 13 and up.

Performance Information

AIN’T TRUE AND UNCLE FALSE FOR THE HOLIDAYS Limited Run:

  • Sunday, December 7th at 7:30pm
  • Tuesday, December 9th at 7:30pm
  • Saturday, December 13th at 2:00pm
  • Sunday, December 14th at 7:30pm

Know Theatre of Cincinnati, 1120 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

All evening performances are at 7:30pm, matinee performances are at 2pm; the Know opens its door to guests one hour before curtain.

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Know Theatre of Cincinnati exists to build belonging through bold theatre.

Know Theatre is supported by the generosity of tens of thousands of contributors to the annual ArtsWave Campaign, the region’s primary source for arts funding.

The Ohio Arts Council helps fund Know Theatre with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence, and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.

Know Theatre is also supported by the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, which provides a simple, powerful, and highly personal approach to giving.

Know Theatre is a member of Theatre Communications Group.

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October 29, 2025 · 5:37 pm

BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical Runs Dec. 2-7

BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical
Broadway in Dayton
Dec. 2-7
Schuster Center [Dayton]

Official cast list |

Great Scott! Back to the Future, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical. Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, four WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best New Musical, and the Broadway World Award for Best New Musical, Back to the Future: The Musical is adapted for the stage by the iconic film’s creators Bob Gale (Back to the Future trilogy) and Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump) and directed by the Tony Award®-winner John Rando with original music by multi-Grammy® winners Alan Silvestri (Avengers: Endgame) and Glen Ballard (Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror”), alongside hit songs from the movie including “The Power of Love,” “Johnny B. Goode,” “Earth Angel,” and “Back in Time.” When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past, and send himself… back to the future. When Back to the Future hits 88mph, it’ll change musical theatre history forever.

  • Tue-Wed, Dec. 2-3 at 7:30pm
  • Thu, Dec. 4 at 1pm & 7:30pm
  • Fri, Dec. 5 at 8pm
  • Sat, Dec. 6 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 7 at 1pm

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October 29, 2025 · 5:31 pm

DIE HARD IS A CHRISTMAS MOVIE Runs Nov. 28-Dec. 21

DIE HARD IS A CHRISTMAS MOVIE
Know Theatre of Cincinnati
Nov. 28-Dec. 21
[Over-the-Rhine]

By A.J. Baldwin and Alexx Rouse
Directed by Tatiana Godfrey

Christmas Eve, 1988. Mack’s literary star is on the rise but his marriage is on the rocks when he returns home to celebrate the holiday with his family. In an effort to reignite their parents’ romance, the teenage kids enact a plan to make Dad a hero again, but when late night intruders kidnap Mom, Mack and the kids embark on a Sweettart and adrenaline-fueled adventure to save their family.

A spoof-parody of the 1988 blockbuster hit “Die Hard,” this new holiday comedy brims with bombs, bad accents, and belly laughs that’ll have the whole family saying “Now I have a machine gun. Ho Ho Ho.”

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 28-29 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 30 at 2pm
  • Wed-Fri, Dec. 3-5 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 6 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 7 at 2pm
  • Mon, Dec. 8 at 7:30pm
  • Wed-Sat, Dec. 10-13 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 14 at 2pm
  • Wed-Sat, Dec. 17-20 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 21 at 2pm

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October 29, 2025 · 5:23 pm

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Runs Nov. 21-Dec. 28

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Nov. 21-Dec. 28
Rouse Theatre [Eden Park]

Directed by Bridget Leak

The holiday story you love unfolds in spectacular fashion in Moe and Jack’s Place – The Rouse Theatre! In Charles Dickens’ classic tale, Ebenezer Scrooge is a greedy curmudgeon who finds his heart changing when three spirits and the ghost of a long-lost friend show him the errors of his ways. Across one fateful Christmas Eve night, Scrooge recalls the warmth and generosity of past loved ones, learns the value of kindness through Tiny Tim and the Cratchit family and glimpses a terrifying future should his heart remain the same. Featuring dazzling set, costume and lighting designs, A Christmas Carol promises a magical holiday experience for your family. A CHRISTMAS CAROL is suitable for general audiences, including children ages 5 and older. However, some younger children could find a couple of the ghostly appearances a little scary. Due to the full-length nature of the show, children younger than 5 cannot be admitted.

  • In preview Fri-Sat, Nov. 21-22 at 7pm
  • Sun, Nov. 23 at 2pm
  • Wed, Nov. 26 at 7pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 28-29 at 7pm
  • Sun, Nov. 30 at 2pm
  • Wed-Fri, Dec. 3-5 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 6 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 7 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, Dec. 9-12 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 13 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 14 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, Dec. 16-19 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 20 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 21 at 2pm
  • Mon-Tue, Dec. 22-23 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Fri, Dec. 26 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 27 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 28 at 2pm

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October 29, 2025 · 5:12 pm

CAMPANA SOBRE CAMPANA: Christmas in Mexico | Dec. 2, 2025 | Aronoff Center

MARIACHI GARIBALDI DE JAIME CUÉLLAR AND BALLET FOLKLÓRICO DEL RIO GRANDE’S
CAMPANA SOBRE CAMPANA: CHRISTMAS IN MEXICO!

A festive holiday celebration of Mexican culture and tradition

December 2, 2025
Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall

MEDIA PARTNER:  La Mega 101.5-FM

[Cincinnati, OH] – Celebrate the joy and wonder of the holiday season with Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico, an enchanting family event that brings the warmth, music, and color of Mexican Christmas traditions to the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 7:30 PM.

Tickets are on sale now at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-2787 [ARTS], or the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. For group sales (10 or more), call (513) 977-4155. A special 50%-OFF Family Four Pack offer is available for purchases of four or more tickets. Prices include all applicable fees and taxes and are subject to change.

Presented as part of the Cincinnati Arts Association’s CAA Presents! 2025–26 Season, this vibrant holiday spectacular features Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar and Ballet Folklórico del Río Grande, blending breathtaking live music, dazzling dance, and heartwarming storytelling for audiences of all ages.

amed for the beloved Andalusian Christmas carol, Campana Sobre Campana (translated “Bells Upon Bells”) celebrates the magic of the season through a lively and moving journey across Mexico’s cherished Christmas traditions. The performance beautifully captures the spirit of Las Posadas, the majesty of the Reyes Magos (Three Kings), and the joyous community celebrations that mark the holidays throughout Mexico — complete with festive piñatas, colorful costumes, and songs performed in both English and Spanish.

Audiences can expect:

  • PERFORMERS: World-renowned Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar and the graceful Ballet Folklórico del Río Grande
  • CULTURAL IMMERSION: A richly choreographed experience steeped in authentic Mexican holiday traditions
  • MUSICAL EXCELLENCE: Live mariachi music showcasing top-tier vocalists and instrumental virtuosity performing cross-cultural Christmas favorites
  • VISUAL SPECTACLE: Exuberant folklórico dance and stunning costumes that bring Mexican folklore to vivid life

Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico is more than a concert — it’s a cultural celebration that welcomes everyone to experience the warmth of Mexican hospitality and the universal joy of the holiday season.

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

MEDIA PARTNER:  La Mega 101.5-FM

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CALENDAR INFORMATION

WHAT:                Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico!
WHEN:                Tuesday, December 2, 2025 – 7:30 PM

WHERE:              Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall

PRICE:                 Ticket prices start at $23, inclusive of all fees. A special 50%-OFF Family Four Pack offer is available for purchases of four or more tickets.

INFO:                   This vibrant holiday spectacular features Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar and Ballet Folklórico del Río Grande, blending breathtaking live music, dazzling dance, and heartwarming storytelling for audiences of all ages. 

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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