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ACT Summer Forum On Sept. 20

ACT Summer Forum 2025

Mark your calendars! We’re excited to invite you to the Summer Forum on Saturday, September 20th, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at 8 North, home of the Village Players of Fort Thomas.

Our esteemed panelists—John Wesseling, Mary Stone, Dan Cohen, and Carissa Sloan—will present strengths in response writing, highlighting aspects of quality responses.

Location
Gallery (street level)
8 N Ft Thomas Ave, Fort Thomas, KY 41075
Accessibility: ADA access is available via the main front door.

This gathering is:

  • Required for current responders
  • Encouraged for presidents
  • Open to all community members

We look forward to seeing you there for an engaging and informative morning of learning and connection. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow and strengthen your ties within the theatre community!

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Family-Friendly Block Party at The Emery Theater On Sept. 7

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati invites the community to
celebrate the rebirth of a historic landmark

Cincinnati – The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) will host a family-friendly Block Party on Sunday, September 7, from 12 PM to 4 PM (rain or shine), to celebrate the reimagining and future opening of its permanent home: the jaw-dropping Emery Theater in Over-the-Rhine.

When The Emery reopens in October 2025, it will be the most technologically advanced proscenium-style theatre in the United States—a dazzling blend of historic preservation and industry-leading innovation.

The party takes place outside 1112 Walnut Street between Central Parkway and 12th Street, which will be closed to traffic for the festivities.

Block Party Highlights

Guests of all ages can enjoy:

  • A first look inside the historic and reimagined Emery Theater
  • Delicious eats from LaRosa’s, Graeter’s, Kroger’s On-The-Rhine Eatery, and more
  • Music from Q102
  • Complimentary face painting, balloon animals, glitter tattoos
  • Character meet-and-greets with TCT favorites
  • Available viewing of the Big Game on a screen outside
  • And much more!

Learn more here: https://thechildrenstheatre.com/emery-theater-block-party/

A Historic Moment

At 12:30 PM, a short program will feature Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval, hosted by Local 12’s Bob Herzog. In a playful twist on a ribbon-cutting, Mayor Pureval and Bob Herzog will activate the rotation of the giant crown on The Emery’s marquee, officially opening the doors of the restored theater.

Why It Matters

In 2022, TCT launched a $51.5 million campaign to restore and reimagine The Emery Theater—an acoustic marvel once compared to Carnegie Hall by famed conductor Leopold Stokowski. After decades of abandonment and false starts, TCT is achieving what no other group could: returning The Emery to life as a permanent home for America’s oldest children’s theatre company.

This is not simply a restoration—it’s a reinvention. The Emery will combine its legendary acoustics with cutting-edge technology, including:

  • A fully automated stage lift and turntable
  • Automated SLOAT system and line sets
  • Digital LED rear wall
  • Projection mapping across the proscenium and house walls
  • All powered by a single NISCON control system

“No other venue in the country combines all of these,” says theatre infrastructure expert Tom Neville of Apeiro Design, TCT’s theatrical consultant on the project. When The Emery reopens in October 2025 with TCT’s production of The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition, its full suite of cutting-edge technology will set a new national standard as the most technologically-advanced proscenium-style theatre in the United States.

Through this remarkable technology and planned expansion of programming, TCT will revitalize an icon, return it to its original home, and put Cincinnati on the map as a family-friendly theatrical destination.

Coming Soon

The 25-26 Season of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati at The Emery features the following productions:

  • The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition — October 10-26, 2025
  • Elf: The Musical JR. — December 5-21, 2025
  • Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical JR. — February 20 – March 8, 2026
  • DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon: The Musical JR. — April 17 – May 3, 2026

Tickets and subscriptions on sale now https://thechildrenstheatre.com

Block Party Media Sponsors

The TCT at the Emery Block Party is made possible in partnership with Cincinnati Magazine, Local 12, and Q102.

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Know Brings WHITE GLADIS: The Vengeful Orca Matriarch to Northern Row Distillery on Aug. 17

One-Night Only! Know Theatre presents
WHITE GLADIS: The Vengeful Orca Matriarch
at Northern Row Distillery

Enjoy this hilarious dark comedy with a 4-course dinner and specialty drink pairings at the historic taproom

Cincinnati, OH – Know Theatre of Cincinnati and Northern Row Distillery announce the exciting pairings of dinner and episodic live theatre! Straight from its successful run at last year’s Serials! comes White Gladis: The Vengeful Orca Matriarch. This one-night only event pairs a 4-course menu and 4 specialty drinks with the hilarious tale of a vengeful orca matriarch’s efforts to sink a superyacht off the coast of Spain.

Written and directed by local theatre artist, Patricia Mullins, this darkly comic tale of amphibious love, loss, and evil billionaires stars local actors Heather Abbott, Rachel Baker, Cat Cook, & Ally Knizner and will be presented in the historic taproom of Northern Row Distillery.

Performance Information
Northern Row Distillery, 111 McMicken Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Sunday, August 17th at 7:00pm

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

  • Single Tickets: $102 ($100 plus $2 processing fee)

We are Know Theatre of Cincinnati: where artists and audiences can come together to produce and experience work that you’ve never seen before. We strive to build a community around viscerally theatrical, exciting new works.

The 22nd Annual Cincinnati Fringe Festival was made possible by a generous partnership with our neighbors at First Lutheran Church, the Miami University Center for Community Outreach in Over-the-Rhine, and Coffee Emporium.

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 and an Associate Member of the National New Play Network.

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JERRY SEINFELD | Sat., Dec. 6 | Aronoff Center

JS Touring Presents
JERRY SEINFELD

Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall
Saturday, December 6, 2025 – 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM 

Tickets On Sale Friday, August 1 at 10:00 AM 

[Cincinnati, OH] – JS Touring announced today that America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, will perform his newest stand-up routine at the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall on December 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM. Seinfeld has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, August 1 at 10:00 AM at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-2787 [ARTS], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. Ticket prices include all applicable fees and taxes and are subject to change.

Jerry Seinfeld’s comedy career took off after his first appearance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in 1981. Eight years later, he teamed up with fellow comedian Larry David to create what was to become the most successful comedy series in the history of television: Seinfeld. The show ran on NBC for nine seasons, winning numerous Emmy, Golden Globe, and People’s Choice awards; was named the greatest television show of all time in 2009 by TV Guide; and, in 2012, was identified as the best sitcom ever in a 60 Minutes/Vanity Fair poll.

His latest Emmy-nominated Netflix projects include Jerry Before Seinfeld and 23 Hours to Kill along with the highly acclaimed web series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. Seinfeld has also starred in, written, and produced movies (Comedian, Bee Movie); directed and produced a Broadway hit (Colin Quinn: Long Story Short); and written three best-selling books (Is this Anything?, The Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Book, and Seinlanguage) and a children’s book (Halloween). He stars in the Emmy-nominated comedy film Unfrosted, which he directed, co-wrote, and produced. Seinfeld continues to perform both nationally and internationally.

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CALENDAR INFORMATION

WHAT:               Jerry Seinfeld
WHEN                  Saturday, December 6, 2025 – 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM

WHERE:             Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall

ON SALE:            Friday, August 1 at 10:00 AM

PRICE:              Ticket prices start at $70, inclusive of all fees. Subject to change

TICKET INFORMATION

 

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A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS | Fri., Dec. 12 | Aronoff Center

A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS BRINGS THRILLS, SKILLS,
AND HOLIDAY CHEER TO CINCINNATI 

Elite Circus Artists, World Record-Holders, and Viral Performers from Around the Globe
Light Up the Stage in This Family-Friendly Holiday Spectacle

Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall
Friday, December 12, 2025 – 7:00 PM

Tickets On Sale Friday, July 25 

[Cincinnati, OH] – Ho-ho-hold on to your seats! MagicSpace Entertainment’s A Magical Cirque Christmas returns in 2025 for a very merry tour to more than thirty U.S. cities this holiday season. The ultimate holiday variety show will mesmerize, twist, flip, and jingle all the way to the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall for one show only on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM. Loaded with nostalgia, charm, comedy, music, and magic, A Magical Cirque Christmas showcases the world’s top cirque talent and takes audiences on a dazzling, winter wonderland journey, immersing them in the spirit of the season with a feel-good, holiday soundtrack featuring modern versions of popular Christmas classics. The show makes a perfect date night, fun family adventure, or group outing.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, July 25 at 10:00 AM at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-2787 [ARTS], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. Ticket prices include all applicable fees and taxes and are subject to change.

In A Magical Cirque Christmas, the cast of world-class acrobats, contortionists, and aerialists will push the boundaries of imagination where gravity is defied, and human potential knows no limits. The performers are supported by a captivating musical score that will tug at your heartstrings, elevate your spirit, and have you tapping your foot and singing along to hit Christmas songs in the ultimate variety extravaganza. The festive show entertains audiences of all ages during an evening of spectacular feats, acrobatic antics, and magical performances complete with holiday hilarity and music.

The acts returning for the 2025 tour include audience favorites Jonathan Rinny (Rolla Bolla and unicycle performer), hair suspension artist and world record-holder Leila Noone, juggler Christopher Stoinev, MC and magician Mark Clearview, and acrobats Duo Metta (Laura Lebron & Joseph Gray). New additions to the cast include world record-holder for the jaw hang, Morgan Barbour, and elite contortionist Hannah Finn:

  • Rinny, a fourth-generation circus performer making his return to A Magical Cirque Christmas, began his career in his family’s Argentine circus at age five. Now an acclaimed Rolla Bolla and unicycle artist, he’s wowed audiences worldwide, including a “best act” nod from AGT’s Simon Cowell.
  • Noone, a four-time American Ninja Warrior competitor and Guinness World Record-holder, is ecstatic to return to the national tour of A Magical Cirque Christmas. She is known for her versatile performances and her role in the contemporary circus company Cirque Vida, based in Austin, TX.
  • Las Vegas resident Stoinev is a fifth-generation circus performer who started juggling at the age of five and hasn’t stopped ever since. At eight years old, he was invited to perform at Premier Rampe, an International Circus Festival hosted in Monaco.
  • Clearview, an internationally acclaimed magician and mentalist, has performed for stars like Neil Patrick Harris and appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us. A former Canada’s Got Talent finalist, who earned the Golden Buzzer and $25,000 cash prize, he is also a world record-holder. He now hosts NYC’s popular MAGIC, UNLOCKED.
  • Duo Metta’s Lebron and Gray met during acrobatic training in Costa Rica, where they built a strong bond over their mutual love for advanced acrobatics. They perform as a duo in Las Vegas and internationally, blending technical precision with artistic flair.
  • Barbour specializes in iron jaw, aerial ladder, and lyra. In 2024, she set the world record for “Heaviest Weight Held By Teeth Right-Side Up (387lbs).” She’s performed on five continents, in shows such as America’s Got Talent, Giffords Circus, Kazakh State Circus, and Circo de Natal do Coliseu dos Recreios.
  • Finn specializes in a one-of-a-kind spinning cube act. Known for rare skills like foot archery and the Marinelli Bend, she blends fluid movement with sculptural precision. With nearly two decades of experience, she has performed around the world for Harry Styles, The Roundhouse, The Box Soho, Glastonbury Festival, and more.

“Absolutely fantastic show. We took our six- and three-year-olds and all had the best time,” said a happy reviewer after the Charlotte performance last year. “We will be making this a yearly Christmas tradition!” Another reviewer said, “Great for the whole family. The cast is incredibly talented. Mark keeps everyone laughing between the exciting acts.”

Attendees of all ages at A Magical Cirque Christmas will delight in the graceful, flexible, and hypnotic acrobatics, stunning gravity-defying performances, and high-flying aerial artists, as well as many more surprises.

For more information, visit www.MagicalCirqueChristmas.com. Celebrate the magic of the season and follow @AMagicalCirqueChristmas on Facebook and Instagram.

About MagicSpace Entertainment
MagicSpace Entertainment, a LiveCo Company, is a boutique producing and presenting firm focused on first-class properties and productions. Based in Park City, UT, the company has produced and presented national tours, Broadway shows, concerts, museum exhibits, and sporting events worldwide for over forty years with a powerhouse producing team focused on providing creative, marketing, and general management expertise. www.magicspace.net

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CALENDAR INFORMATION

WHAT:                A Magical Cirque Christmas
WHEN                 Friday, December 12, 2025 – 7:00 PM
WHERE:              Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall
ON SALE:            Friday, July 25 at 10:00 AM
PRICE:                 Ticket prices start at $62, inclusive of all fees. Subject to change

TICKET INFORMATION

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