STAGE FRIGHT: Tales of Drama and Mystery
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
Nov. 1
[Over-the-Rhine]
Dare to be scared? Join us for a night of spooky storytelling with some of your favorite local actors! Keep the haunted vibes alive by wearing your best costume—you just might get to tell your own spine-chilling tale. Enjoy tasty bites, wicked drink specials, and an exclusive first look at our upcoming regional premiere musical, The House on Watch Hill!
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The SUPER PICKLE: A Hilarious Musical Parody
Cincinnati’s Own Valerie Witherspoon Debuts Hilarious New Comedy Musical at the Aronoff Center
[Cincinnati, OH] – A homegrown laugh-fest is coming to downtown Cincinnati. The Super Pickle: A Hilarious Musical Parody, created by Cincinnati native Valerie Witherspoon, will debut at the Aronoff Center’s Jarson-Kaplan Theater on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM. The show is presented by Entertainment Events, Inc.
Tickets are on sale now at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-2787 [ARTS], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. For Group Sales (10 or more), call (513) 977-4155. Ticket prices include all applicable fees and taxes and are subject to change.
Billed as “a hilarious musical parody with a bite,” The Super Pickle is the latest comedy from the creative team behind audience-favorite parodies including Cuff Me: The 50 Shades Musical Parody and Sex n’ the City: A (Super Unauthorized) Musical Parody. This brand-new show combines over-the-top musical numbers, outrageous characters, and a playful nod to the nation’s pickleball craze — all with that signature satirical edge audiences love.
Part musical parody, part pop-culture roast, The Super Pickle is a fast-paced comedy that serves up a ridiculous take on the pickleball phenomenon sweeping the nation. Set on the courts where seasoned veterans face off against eager newcomers, this uproarious show spoofs everything from sports rivalries to over-the-top superhero tropes. With pop-hit parodies reminiscent of “Weird Al” Yankovic, outrageous original songs, and side-splitting humor, it satirizes the pickleball craze while playfully poking fun at tennis traditionalists. From competitive showdowns to lively social games, The Super Pickle is a rollicking good time for theatre lovers, comedy fans, and anyone who’s ever swung a paddle.
Valerie Witherspoon’s return to Cincinnati marks a full-circle moment. After making waves with parodies and original works staged across the U.S., this new production will premiere at the Aronoff — giving Cincinnati audiences the first chance to see what’s sure to be the next comedy cult hit. “There’s nothing better than bringing a brand-new show home,” says Witherspoon, who grew up in Cincinnati before launching a career in comedy theater. “The Super Pickle is outrageous, a little absurd, and totally ridiculous — which feels very Cincinnati to me. I can’t wait for audiences here to see it first.”
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Dear Friend, Join Walnut Hills High School for a Night Full of Romance and Comedy at SHE LOVES ME
Cincinnati, OH-The Walnut Hills High School Theatre Department is thrilled to be welcoming you to their Senior High Musical, She Loves Me. The show runs November 13-15th and 20-22nd at 7pm; with matinees on November 15th and 22nd at 2pm. All performances take place in the Rick Steiner Black Box Theatre.
Fall in love with this charming romantic comedy that inspired the hit film You’ve Got Mail! Set in a 1930s European parfumerie, She Loves Me follows two feuding shop clerks who, unbeknownst to them, are each other’s anonymous pen pals through a lonely-hearts club. With its witty dialogue, heartwarming story, and timeless songs like “Vanilla Ice Cream” and “Dear Friend,” She Loves Me is a delightful reminder that love often blossoms in unexpected places.
The show also features a set design “in the round” in the intimate setting of the Rick Steiner Black Box Theater- creating a unique, cozy, and intimate theatrical experience!
Tickets are $14 for adults and $12 for students.Tickets can be purchased at: https://sites.google.com/view/whhstheatredepartment/tickets
This production and the entire WHHS Theatre Season is graciously sponsored by:
Featuring Jonathan Rubin as Georg Nowack, Adelaide Linser as Amalia Balash, Caroline Lovelace as Ilona Ritter, Clark Sayre as Steven Kodaly, Elijah Cook as Ladislav Sipos, Zachary Stucker as Mr. Maraczek, Carter Symon as Arpad Lazslo, Devlin Kennedy as Head Waiter/Ensemble, Jackson Alexander as Busboy/Ensemble, Tomi Olakanmi as Keller/Ensemble, Violet Kimnach as Nurse/Ensemble, Oliver Georgin, Tim Griffin, Charlie Hans, Katherine Hoffman, Maya Lipscomb, Jonas Loyd, Aubrey Lowe, Adah Mosher, Lauryn Shafer, Kendra Sullivan, and C.C. Wise as Ensemble.
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DIANA KRALL
LIVE IN CONCERT
February 1, 2026
Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall
Tickets on sale Friday, October 17 at 10:00 AM
Cincinnati, OH (October 14, 2025) –– GRAMMY® Award-winning and multi-platinum jazz singer Diana Krall will be at the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 6:30 PM.
Tickets go on sale Friday, October 17 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. Applicable services fees apply. Ticket prices/fees subject to change.
“Diana Krall is a remarkable artist whose impeccable taste and musicality have made her one of the greatest interpreters of classic jazz and pop songs of our time.” — Jazz Times
A record-breaking musician, Diana Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. Her albums have garnered two GRAMMY® Awards and ten Juno® Awards, and have earned nine Gold, three Platinum, and seven multi-Platinum status albums. Her 1999 release of When I Look in Your Eyes spent an unprecedented 52 weeks in the #1 position on Billboard’s Jazz chart, won two GRAMMY® Awards, and went Platinum in the U.S. and Canada, establishing her as a powerhouse of the genre. Her album, This Dream Of You, garnered critical acclaim and displayed the effortless virtuosity that has become Diana Krall’s musical signature. Krall’s unique artistry and musicality transcend any single musical style, making her one of the most recognizable artists of our time.
“She is one of the finest jazz vocalists and pianists of her generation, creating a unique sound that combines sophisticated jazz sensibilities with a timeless elegance.” — NPR
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Join us at the Schoolhouse Restaurant for a moonlit stroll through the shadows of Tinseltown’s golden age — where the stars never truly fade… they haunt.
As lanterns flicker, you’ll encounter the restless spirits of Hollywood’s most legendary icons — sharing secrets from beyond the silver screen. Each step of our Ghostly Walk & Lantern Talk (a gentle 0.5-mile journey) brings you closer to the glamour, the mystery, and the whispers of a bygone era.
Dates: October 17 & 18
Times: 7 PM or 9 PM
Tickets: $20 per person
Reserve your spot before they vanish: plott.simpletix.com
Make it an unforgettable evening — dine at the Schoolhouse before the walk, then prepare to be transported to a Hollywood where the ghosts still take center stage.
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