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August 31, 2026 · 6:54 pm

CON MAN: A True Crime Magic Show | Sat., March 6, 2027 | Aronoff Center

MAGICIAN  Ben Seidman
FROM NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON’T

BRINGS REAL CON ARTISTS TO THE STAGE

March 6, 2027
Aronoff Center – Jarson-Kaplan Theater

CON MAN: A True Crime Magic Show uses pickpocketing and sleight of hand to pull the audience into a unique con every single night,
and answers the question: Why do we fall for lies… even the ones we see coming?

Tickets on sale Friday, August 28 at 10:00 AM

[Cincinnati, OH] – Ben Seidman designed and taught magic for Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, the latest installment in the Now You See Me franchise. Now, he’s bringing that same expertise to the stage, with live cons and stories of real criminals. CON MAN: A True Crime Magic Show plays the Aronoff Center’s Jarson-Kaplan Theater in Cincinnati on Saturday, March 6, 2027, at 4:00 PM & 8:00 PM, presenting actual scams to explore the psychology behind them and investigate why even the smartest people can make the best marks. The show is part of the Cincinnati Arts Association’s 2026-27 CAA Presents Season.

Tickets go on sale Friday, August 28 at 10:00 AM at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-2787 [ARTS], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. For group sales (10 or more), call (513) 977-4155. Prices include all applicable fees and taxes and are subject to change.

Seidman spent years studying con artists, learning how they control your attention and manipulate your reality. In CON MAN, he weaves those same tools with sleight of hand and misdirection to create a singular, mind-blowing experience. From card cheats to con men, from pickpockets to mind readers, every angle of modern deception will be explored, building to a see-it-to-believe-it finale.

“One simple lie can open the door to an entirely new reality,” Seidman says of CON MAN. “The show is a playground to explore the role of deception in all of our lives… whether we’re aware of it or not. Also… it’s just a really fun magic show,” he added, smiling.

Audience members aren’t just watching. They’re the marks in real-life, real-time cons… but without all the messy stuff, like losing their life savings. 

CON MAN has been eighteen years in the making, growing out of a question Seidman continually encountered in his work as a professional magician: Why do people fall for something even after they’ve been told it’s a trick?

“In most magic shows,” he says, “deception is just a tool. In Con Man… deception is the premise.”

For more information, visit https://conmanshow.com/.

About Ben Seidman

Ben Seidman is a magician, comedian, theatrical pickpocket, and creative consultant whose work is built around sleight of hand, psychology, and deception. He designed and taught magic for the cast of Now You See Me: Now You Don’t. Seidman is known as the “sleight-of-hand and pickpocketing expert” from WIRED and Vanity Fair after starring in each of their expert-reacts series with millions of views. He appears on Netflix’s Brainchild, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Vanderpump Rules, and several Travel Channel specials.

Seidman was Resident Magician at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Princess Cruises named him Entertainer of the Year, and he spent three seasons consulting on A&E’s Criss Angel Mindfreak.

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, PROCTER & GAMBLE, TRIHEALTH 

SEASON PRESENTING SPONSORS:  21C Museum Hotel, altafiber, Bahl & Gaynor, CityBeat, Harlan Graphics, Heidelberg Distributing, Kinley Cincinnati, The Party Source, Pepsi, Summerfair Cincinnati

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CALENDAR INFORMATION

WHAT:                CON MAN: A True Crime Magic Show

WHEN:                Saturday, March 6, 2027 – 4:00 PM & 8:00 PM

WHERE:              Aronoff Center – Jarson-Kaplan Theater

PRICES:               Start at $45.25, inclusive of all fees.

INFO:                   Ben Seidman designed and taught magic for Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, the latest installment in the Now You See Me franchise. Now, he’s bringing that same expertise to the stage, with live cons and stories of real criminals. CON MAN: A True Crime Magic Show presents actual scams to explore the psychology behind them and investigate why even the smartest people can make the best marks.

TICKET INFORMATION – on sale Friday, August 28 at 10:00 AM

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

 

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July 29, 2026 · 5:52 pm

Ride with an Artist Day Returns to TANK Buses on August 20th

Pones, TANK, and ArtsWave Partnership Transforms Public Transit into a Moving Stage for Creativity and Community

Northern Kentucky – On Thursday, August 20th from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., commuters across Northern Kentucky are invited to experience their daily ride in an entirely new way during Ride with an Artist Day, presented by Pones in partnership with TANK (Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky) and made possible through funding from the ArtsWave NKY Placemaking Grant. This one-day creative placemaking event transforms public transit into a space for joy, connection, and belonging through free performances and artistic encounters on buses, at transit hubs, and along neighborhood routes.

A decade after their original collaboration, Pones and TANK are partnering again to bring multidisciplinary arts directly to the community. As a dance company dedicated to bringing people together through movement, Pones transforms everyday public spaces into places for creativity and human connection.

Past Ride with an Artist Day performances demonstrated the impact of bringing the arts directly to riders. One participant said, “I don’t care if I miss my stop, I’m going to stay on the whole time you all are on.” A TANK driver recalled, “I looked in the rearview mirror and people were smiling and nodding their heads to the beat.” These moments highlight public transit’s potential as a cultural gathering space.

The expanded program brings artists to multiple TANK routes across Northern Kentucky, with performances and installations inspired by the communities they serve, including dance, live music, and visual art. “We’re excited to once again welcome local artists aboard TANK buses, bringing creativity, energy, and unexpected moments of joy to our riders,” said Jenny Kammes, Marketing Manager for TANK. “These performances transform the everyday commute into a unique community experience while celebrating the incredible talent found throughout our region.” Pones dancer Alexandra Leurck added, “I’m all about immersive public art that lifts the spirits of everyone involved. Activating space with art builds support and appreciation for one another.”

The initiative also removes barriers to arts participation. Many TANK riders – including older adults, young adults, people from low-income households, and communities of color – face obstacles to attending traditional arts venues because of cost, transportation, or unfamiliarity. By bringing performances directly onto buses, the project makes the arts part of everyday life. This project intends to spread the Pones vision of art for EVERY body. For one afternoon, riders won’t just travel from one place to another, they will become part of a moving celebration of Northern Kentucky’s creativity.

Featured Performances

Throughout the day, riders may encounter artists across several TANK routes, including:

  • Route 2X (Amazon Air/Airport) – Pones dancers, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
  • Route 25 (interlined with Route 1) – Pones dancers, 1:00–2:00 p.m.
  • Route 1 (Dixie Highway Corridor: Cincinnati–Florence) – Live music featuring Preston Bell Charles III and Nick Rose, 2:00–3:00 p.m.
  • Route 7 (Madison Avenue/Latonia, Covington) – Live music featuring Siri Imani and Jess Lamb, 4:00–5:00 p.m.
  • Three buses (routes TBD) will feature installation artwork by visual artists Lindsey Whittle and Radha Lakshmi, Devan Horton and Ethan Machell, and Emily Moores.

    About Pones – Pones uses dance as a movement for social justice, community-building, and healing. They’re reimagining where dance happens, who it’s for, and how it can move us all.

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July 29, 2026 · 5:51 pm

Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show | Jan. 2-3, 2027 | Aronoff Center

Wackadoo!  Bluey, Bingo, Chilli, Bandit, and friends are returning to Cincinnati!

BLUEY’S BIG PLAY The Stage Show is making its way across Australia and will be at the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall from January 2-3, 2027

 “Bluey’s Big Play may be her first theatrical experiment, but I doubt it will be the last.” – The Australian Review

“There’s no better show to inspire a lifelong love of the stage in your littlies.” – The Courier Mail, Brisbane

“A Glorious Celebration of everything you love about the show.” ★★★★★ – The Guardian

Tickets on sale Friday, July 31 at 10:00 AM

[Cincinnati, OH] – Grab the sticky geckos, break out the duck cakes, and alert the grannies! It’s time to meet the much-loved Heeler family, who are returning to Cincinnati by popular demand with the Bluey live show, Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show! The Emmy® Award-winning animated preschool series, which airs on Disney Junior, Disney Channel, and Disney+, will be “taking the show on the road” to the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall on Saturday, January 2 and Sunday, January 3, 2027 (see full performance schedule below). The show is part of the Cincinnati Arts Association’s 2026-27 Season.

Tickets go on sale Friday, July 31 at 10:00 AM at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-2787 [ARTS], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. For group sales (10 or more), call (513) 977-4155. Prices include all applicable fees and taxes and are subject to change.

VIP Packages are available. Each package includes one orchestra seat in the first six rows, an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet session with Bluey costume characters, an exclusive Bluey VIP lanyard, exclusive Bluey VIP gift, and an exclusive photo opportunity per group. All VIP attendees must have their own VIP ticket. All children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Get ready for giggles, games, and a whole lot of Heeler fun! Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show brings Australia’s favorite family to life in a playful 45‑minute performance packed with music, imagination, and big heart. With beautifully crafted puppets and all the charm of the Emmy® Award‑winning TV series, it’s a theatrical adventure the whole family can enjoy together.

Live on stage, audiences will see Bluey, Bingo, Mum (Chilli), and Dad (Bandit) as they embark on a fun live adventure. When Dad is hoping for a quiet afternoon on the bean bag, Bluey and Bingo have other ideas. Using all the games, imagination, and ingenuity at their disposal, they set out to get him up and playing along! 

This smash‑hit live show has travelled the globe, playing to over two million fans across the UK, Ireland, Canada, the US, Europe, Singapore, South Africa, and the UAE.  Written by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, with original music by composer Joff Bush, the show also features the iconic voices of Melanie Zanetti (Mum) and David McCormack (Dad).

Enjoy a heart‑warming, laugh‑out‑loud experience that brings families together through play, imagination, and joy.  Whether it’s your child’s first theatre show or a special family outing, Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show is guaranteed to create memories that last long after the curtain comes down.

This is Bluey, For Real Life.

Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show Performance Schedule 

  • Saturday, January 2, 2027 – 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM
  • Sunday, January 3, 2027 – 11:00 AM

For more information, visit blueylive.com.  Facebook / Instagram: @OfficialBlueyTV / #BlueysBigPlay

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, CityBeat, Harlan Graphics, Heidelberg Distributing, Kinley Cincinnati, The Party Source, Pepsi, Summerfair Cincinnati

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CALENDAR INFORMATION

WHAT:                Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show

WHEN:                Saturday, January 2, 2027 – 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM

                             Sunday, January 3, 2027 – 11:00 AM

WHERE:              Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall

PRICES:               Start at $55.00, inclusive of all fees. VIP packages available.

INFO:                   Get ready for giggles, games, and a whole lot of Heeler fun! Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show brings Australia’s favorite family to life in a playful 45‑minute performance packed with music, imagination, and big heart. With beautifully crafted puppets and all the charm of the Emmy® Award‑winning TV series, it’s a theatrical adventure the whole family can enjoy together.

TICKET INFORMATION – on sale Friday, July 31 at 10:00 AM

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

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July 23, 2026 · 12:02 pm

Know Theatre Presents THE ROAD TO OZ July 31-Aug. 2

Know Theatre of Cincinnati & InBocca Performance present THE ROAD TO OZ

19 Gen Alpha Summer Campers Take to the Stage in this Imaginative and Contemporary Adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s ‘The World of Oz’

Cincinnati, OH – Know Theatre of Cincinnati and InBocca Performance are pleased to announce the premiere of The Road to Oz, a devised theatre production created by the Know Theatre/InBocca Performance Summer Theatre Youth Education Program. Inspired by the work of L. Frank Baum, this modern adaptation is made possible by the generous support of H.B., E.W. & F.R. Luther Charitable Foundation, the Charles H. Dater Foundation, Priscilla O’Donnell and West Shore Home.

Dorothy has returned to Oz, but nothing is quite the way she left it – Glinda now rules Oz with an iron fist and has forbidden the use of magic by anyone but her! With Oz seemingly falling to ruin and her beloved companions vanished, Dorothy and a set of newfound friends embark on a mission to defeat Glinda and return magic for everyone. Can they bring Oz back to life?

Join us and find out!

Researched, written and choreographed by the team of campers and counselors, this new, socially-conscious, movement-based piece of theatre is being created over the month of July and asks the questions: ‘What is community?’ ‘How are we stronger together?’ and ‘What kind of world do we want to live in?’ The production, under the direction of Caroline Stine, stars the 19 children of the camp in collaboration with local performers and teaching artists: Erica Kruse (scenic/graphic design), Perry Hensley (movement/direction), Rachael Hawkins (playwrighting), Krista Noll (choreography and costume design), and Daniela Nenova (scenic/art design).

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

Evening performances on Friday, July 31st and Saturday, August 1st are at 7:00pm, the Sunday matinee performance on August 2nd is at 2pm.

Ticket Information
Tickets may be purchased by phone at (513) 300-5669 or purchased online at https://www.knowtheatre.com/summer-camp-2026/ 

  • Single Tickets: $17 ($15 plus $2 processing fee)

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

The Know Theatre Summer Education Program is made possible by the H.B., E.W. & F .R. Luther Charitable Foundation, the Charles H. Dater Foundation, Priscilla O’Donnell, and West Shore Home.

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 the League of Cincinnati Theatres and Theatre Communications Group.

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July 23, 2026 · 11:44 am

GRAVITY & OTHER MYTHS | Thu, Nov. 5, 2026 | Aronoff Center

Everybody is a master of something.
Blink, step, jump, balance, flip, fly.

GRAVITY AND OTHER MYTHS: Ten Thousand Hours

November 5, 2026
Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall

Tickets on sale Friday, July 24 at 10:00 AM

[Cincinnati, OH] – Gravity & Other Myths (GOM) – an Australian circus company that pushed the boundaries of contemporary circus – will perform their family-friendly, multi-award-winning fringe festival show Ten Thousand Hours at the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 7:30 PM  GOM’s work utilizes an honest approach to performance to create shows with a focus on human connection and acrobatic virtuosity. The show is part of the Cincinnati Arts Association’s CAA PRESENTS! 2026-27 Season.

Tickets go on sale Friday, July 24 at 10:00 AM at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-2787 [ARTS], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. For group sales (10 or more), call (513) 977-4155. Prices include all applicable fees and taxes and are subject to change. 

Everybody is a master of something. Blink, step, jump, balance, flip, fly.

Gravity & Other Myths – eight acrobats and one musician – investigate physical skill; how we obtain it, how we perfect it, and how it can transform our lives. Through highlighting the nuance of high-level acrobatics, audiences experience a heightened appreciation of the countless hours required to master the skills they are witnessing. Set to a driving, dynamic, and intricate musical score using percussion/drums live on-stage, Ten Thousand Hours is a revelry of the distinct physical language that defines GOM and a celebration of the pursuit of mastery.

This is a love letter to our bodies and the amazing things they let us do every day, and an acknowledgement of the backstory that is often more spectacular than the finished product. 

About Gravity & Other Myths
Gravity & Other Myths (GOM) is a circus company with roots in Adelaide, Australia, which utilizes an honest approach to performance to create work with a focus on human connection and acrobatic virtuosity. Through this, it hopes to maintain an exceptional and diverse artistic program. After forming in 2009 as a group of young Adelaide artists with a passion for circus and physical theatre, the company has spent the past thirteen years growing steadily and creating six critically acclaimed main stage works.

GOM’s work strives to nurture human connection while challenging the genre of circus through conceptual sophistication and acrobatic virtuosity. It employs an honest approach to performance, illuminating the complexities of humanity through authenticity, humor, and physical prowess.

Its predominantly ensemble-driven creative process encourages GOM artists to engage deeply with the work they are inhabiting and allows true investment in and commitment to the company’s core values.

As a leader of contemporary circus in Australia, GOM feels it is its responsibility to continue to challenge circus as an artform.

For more information about Gravity & Other Myths, visit https://www.gravityandothermyths.com/

To watch a video trailer, CLICK HERE.

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, CityBeat, Harlan Graphics, Heidelberg Distributing, Kinley Cincinnati, The Party Source, Pepsi, Summerfair Cincinnati

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CALENDAR INFORMATION

WHAT:                Gravity & Other Myths: Ten Thousand Hours

WHEN:                Thursday, November 5, 2026 – 7:30 PM

WHERE:              Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall

PRICES:               Start at $25.50, inclusive of all fees 

INFO:                Gravity & Other Myths – eight acrobats and one musician – investigate physical skill; how we obtain it, how we perfect it, and how it can transform our lives. Through highlighting the nuance of high-level acrobatics, audiences experience a heightened appreciation of the countless hours required to master the skills they are witnessing

TICKET INFORMATION – on sale Friday, July 24 at 10:00 AM

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

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