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January 8, 2026 · 5:51 pm

LOVE LETTERS Runs Feb. 5-16

LOVE LETTERS
Beechmont Players Inc.
Feb. 5-16
Anderson Center [Anderson Township]

Directed by Steve Phelan

Cast: Chuck and Liz Ingram, Eric and Jennifer Day & jef Brown and Amy Stier

Through decades of heartfelt and candid letters, A.R. Gurney’s Pulitzer Prize nominated Love Letters reveals a deep connection that navigates the complexities of love, ambition, and personal growth. Melissa, a free-spirited artist, and Andrew, a successful lawyer and politician, share their innermost thoughts, dreams, and regrets, painting a vivid picture of lives intertwined by the power of the written word. Young infatuation transforms into a complicated romance, as fate is not on their side.

  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 6-7 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 8 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 12-13 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 14 at 2pm

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January 8, 2026 · 5:50 pm

LES MISERABLES Runs Feb. 3-8

LES MISERABLES
Broadway in Dayton
Feb. 3-8
Schuster Center [Dayton]

Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, LES MISÉRABLES tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history.

The magnificent score of LES MISÉRABLES includes the songs “I Dreamed A Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” “Master Of The House,” and many more. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries, 438 cities, and 22 languages, LES MISÉRABLES is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals.

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

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January 8, 2026 · 5:49 pm

ANGELS GUIDE YOUR STEPS On Jan. 18

ANGELS GUIDE YOUR STEPS
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Jan. 18
[Eden Park]

Written by Maggie Lou Rader

Featuring: Burgess Byrd, Abigail Dirr, Ariana Hooberman-Pineiro, Tess Talbot, Homer Shadowheart, Justin McCombs & Caitlin McWethy

In 1872, Sisters in life and the cloth, Blandina and Justina Segale are separated for the first time in their lives as Blandina leaves her home of Cincinnati to teach students of all ages and backgrounds in the wild western frontier. Though she ventures out with the goal of serving the community, she learns more about herself, the world, and her faith than she could have ever predicted. ANGELS GUIDE YOUR STEPS is a story of adventure, faith, family, and divine lessons in humanity.

  • Sun, Jan. 18 at 7pm

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January 8, 2026 · 5:48 pm

WHERE WE STAND Runs Jan. 31-Feb. 22

WHERE WE STAND 
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
Jan. 31-Feb. 22
[Over-the-Rhine]

What does community mean? And what do we owe to one another? In a town running low on compassion, a mysterious outsider stands before their community—before us—to confess a life-altering choice made at the crossroads of desperation and desire. A gripping blend of fable and modern-day storytelling, this stirring, poetic solo piece invites the audience to become part of the story, weighing mercy against consequence in real time. Where We Stand explores the story of an individual driven to the brink, challenging our understanding of forgiveness, mercy, and who is truly worthy of either. WHERE WE STAND is a poetic, interactive solo-theater piece rich in humor, music, and heart. Though accessible for general audiences, it thoughtfully addresses mature themes such as justice, morality, and social responsibility, and contains onstage consumption of alcohol.

  • In preview Sat, Jan. 31 at 7pm
  • In preview Tue, Feb. 3 at 7pm
  • Wed-Fri, Feb. 4-6 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 7 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 8 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, Feb. 10-13 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 14 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 15 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, Feb. 17-20 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 21 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 22 at 2pm

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January 8, 2026 · 5:47 pm

A SOLDIER’S PLAY Runs Jan. 30-Feb. 15

Geoffrey Warren Barnes II as Tech-Sergeant Vernon C. Waters. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

A SOLDIER’S PLAY
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Jan. 30-Feb. 15
[Over-the-Rhine]

Directed by Christopher V. Edwards

Cast: “ranney”* as Pvt James Wilke, Geoffrey Warren Barnes II* as Tech Sgt Vernon C Waters, Jason Coffenberry* as Corp Bernard Cobb, Montez Jenkins Copeland* as Pvt CJ Memphis, Cary Davenport* as Capt Wilcox, Anthony T. Goss* as Melvin Peterson, Sylvester Little Jr.* as Corp Ellis, Patrick Earl Phillips* as Lt Byrd, K.P. Powell* as Capt Richard Davenport, Malik Smith as Pvt Louis Henson, Brent Vimtrup* as Capt Charles Taylor & Jay Wade* as Pvt Tony Smalls

Set on a segregated Army base in 1944, A Soldier’s Play opens with the shocking murder of a polarizing sergeant, prompting a determined officer to unearth the truth behind this unsettling crime. As suspects emerge and tensions simmer beneath the surface, hidden prejudices, loyalties, and resentments threaten to tear the unit apart. This Pulitzer Prize-winning murder mystery is filled with gripping suspense, unexpected revelations, and unforgettable characters.

  • In preview Wed-Thu, Jan. 28-29 at 7:30pm. Discounted tickets.
  • Fri-Sat, Jan. 30-31 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 5-6 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 7 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 8 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Feb. 12-14 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 15 at 2pm

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