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July 23, 2026 · 11:01 am

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF JANE AUSTEN (ABRIDGED) at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Runs July 31-Aug. 23

Jasimine Bouldin. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF JANE AUSTEN (ABRIDGED)
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
July 31-Aug. 23
[Over-the-Rhine]

Directed by Jenny Lavery

Cast: Jasimine Bouldin, Hannah Gregory & Patrick Earl Phillips

Pride, prejudice, persuasion, and plenty of proposals collide in a theatrical tour of Austen’s greatest moments, served up with satire and silliness all before the tea has gone cold. With punchlines flying faster than a change of heart at a country ball, this affectionate parody condenses courtships, catastrophes, and carefully composed letters into a single, sparkling spectacle. Devoted fans will catch every clever nod, while newcomers can enjoy the romance, rivalry, and Regency ridiculousness without the multi-volume commitment.

  • In preview Wed-Thu, July 29-30 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, July 31-Aug. 1 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Aug. 6-7 at 7:30pm
  • Sat. Aug. 8 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Aug. 9 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, Aug. 13-14 at 7:30pm
  • Sat. Aug. 15 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Aug. 16 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, Aug. 20-21 at 7:30pm
  • Sat. Aug. 22 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Aug. 23 at 2pm

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July 23, 2026 · 9:25 am

ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME at Queen City Productions Runs July 31-Aug. 8

ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME
Queen City Productions
July 31-Aug. 8
Arts Center at Dunham [West Price Hill]

Directed by Kevin Dunaway
Vocal Direction by Spencer Jones
Choreographed by Krista Schaeffer
Produced by Lisa Dunaway

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Powered by the chart-topping hits of the undisputed Princess of Pop, Once Upon A One More Time turns our favorite fairytales upside down with a clever twist! When a fairy godmother goes rogue and plops copies of The Feminine Mystique in the laps of classic heroines, the damsels embark on a quest to rewrite their stories and redefine “happily ever after.”

  • Fri-Sat, July 31-Aug. 1 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Aug. 2 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Aug. 6-8 at 7:30pm

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July 23, 2026 · 9:15 am

PIPPIN at Middletown Lyric Theatre Runs July 31-Aug. 2

PIPPIN
Middletown Lyric Theatre
July 31-Aug. 2
Sorg Opera House [Middletown]

Directed by Ryan Heinrich
Choreography by Trevor Downey

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Pippin is a bold, theatrical musical that follows a young prince on his quest to find purpose and meaning in life. Guided and manipulated by a mysterious troupe of performers and their charismatic Leading Player, Pippin tries everything from war to love to revolution, searching for his “corner of the sky.” With a dazzling score by Stephen Schwartz and a story that blends spectacle, satire, and soul-searching, Pippin is a high-energy journey through fantasy and reality that dares its hero and its audience to ask what truly makes a life extraordinary. This show deals with mature themes, war, and death. Recommended for 13+

  • Fri, July 31 at 8pm
  • Sat, Aug. 1 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Aug. 2 at 2pm

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July 23, 2026 · 9:00 am

ONCE UPON A MATTRESS at East Side Players Runs July 30-Aug. 8

ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
East Side Players
July 30-Aug. 8
Blue Ash Recreation Center Tom Stone Amphitheatre 

Directed by Jenn Martin

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A delightful musical comedy that offers a fun, quirky twist on the classic fairy tale The Princess and the Pea. This hilarious show follows Princess Winnifred’s journey to prove herself worthy of marriage to Prince Dauntless despite the interference of his overbearing mother, Queen Aggravain.

  • Thu-Sun, July 30-Aug. 2 at 7:30pm
  • Wed-Sat, Aug. 5-8 at 7:30pm

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July 23, 2026 · 8:40 am

SHREK the Musical Jr. at Maysville Players Runs July 29-Aug. 2

SHREK the Musical Jr.
Maysville Players
July 29-Aug. 2
Washington Opera House [Maysville, Ky.]

Directed by Joe McCullough

Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek.  One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he’s handed a task — if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn’t be complete without a few twists and turns along the way.

  • Wed-Sat, July 29-Aug. 1 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Aug. 2 at 2pm

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