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November 12, 2025 · 5:59 pm

SEASONAL SHORTS Runs Dec. 10-21

SEASONAL SHORTS
Human Race Theatre Company
Dec. 10-21
The Loft Theatre [Dayton]

Directed by Heather Wilson-Bowlby

Playwrights: Kelsey Celek, Chris Leyva, Marley Masterson, Aleah Vassell, Torie Wiggins & Robb Willoughby

Six short plays celebrating seasonal memories, moments and silliness—for adults only! Featuring all the ups and downs of winter, our local playwrights’ original plays will have your sides splitting and leaving the theatre in a festive mood.

  • Wed-Sat, Dec. 10-13 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 14 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Tue-Fri, Dec. 16-19 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 20 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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November 12, 2025 · 5:59 pm

AIN’T TRUE AND UNCLE FALSE FOR THE HOLIDAYS Run Dec. 7-14

AIN’T TRUE AND UNCLE FALSE FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Know Theatre of Cincinnati
Dec. 7-14
[Over-the-Rhine]

The holidays have arrived in Big-Fib Trailer-Park Cul-de-sac… and that means it’s time to gather at Ain’t True & Uncle False’s place. These two lovable tricksters share traditions no one’s quite sure ever existed, retelling holiday classics in wildly misremembered and re-interpreted ways that somehow still land right in the heart. Between the tall tales, twisted carols, and holiday songs you didn’t know you needed, you’ll laugh till your cheeks hurt and maybe even mist up a little.

Part storytelling show, part back-porch concert, Ain’t True & Uncle False for the Holidays is where the season’s joy meets down-home ridiculousness. Expect absurd traditions, unexpected truths, and plenty of moments you’ll want to carry with you long after you’ve heard these Tales Too Tall for Tinsel.

  • Sun, Dec. 7 at 7:30pm SOLD OUT
  • Tue, Dec. 9 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 13 at 2pm
  • Sun, Dec. 14 at 7:30pm

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November 12, 2025 · 5:58 pm

ELF, The Musical Jr. Runs Dec. 5-21

12/13 11:32AM – 2pm Saturday performance cancelled. If you should wish to exchange your tickets to a future showing of Elf, please send an email to tickets@tctcincinnati.com with that information. There are great seats available on the 19th @ 7pm and the 21st @ 5pm. If we have not heard from you by Monday at 2PM we will issue you a full refund to the initial point of purchase. Please allow 7-10 business days for those funds to return. Thank you and take care!

ELF, The Musical Jr.
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
Dec. 5-21
The Emery [Over-the-Rhine]

During the holiday season, TCT is bringing back one of the company’s most popular productions in its 105-year history with a show that is sweeter than maple syrup— the JR. (one-hour) version of Elf The Musical! Join Buddy the Elf on his hilarious journey from the North Pole to New York City in this heartwarming and hilarious holiday favorite. Ages 4 and up.

  • Fri, Dec. 5 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 6 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Sun, Dec. 7 at 2pm
  • Sat, Dec. 13 at 11am & 2pm CANCELLED
  • Sun, Dec. 14 at 2pm
  • Fri, Dec. 19 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 20 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Sun, Dec. 21 at 2pm

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November 12, 2025 · 5:57 pm

CHRISTMAS MY WAY: A Rat Pack Holiday Bash Runs Dec. 5-21

CHRISTMAS MY WAY: A Rat Pack Holiday
The Drama Workshop
Dec. 5-21
Glenmore Playhouse [Cheviot]

Directed by Linda Abbott

Get all jingly and tinseled up for CHRISTMAS MY WAY. It’s beginning to look a lot like a fresh, knocked out, coo-coo, groovy Rat Pack style Christmas. Complete with 40 swinging hits, nothing will be silent in this night as an ensemble of singers serve up cool versions of the Great American Songbook standards and holiday favorites.

  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 5-6 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 7 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 12-13 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 14 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Dec. 18-20 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 21 at 2pm

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November 11, 2025 · 5:56 pm

LIGHT SENSITIVE Runs Dec. 5-14

LIGHT SENSITIVE
Dayton Theatre Guild
Dec. 5-14
[Dayton]

Directed by Rick Flynn
Produced by Deirdre Root

Cast: Frank Maranje as Tom Hanratty, Jim Hagan as Lou D’Marco & Kerry Simpson as Edna Miles

Navigating loneliness and isolation, two souls find hope—and each other—just when they need it most. Over one extraordinary week, connection flickers, hearts brighten, and something unexpected begins to develop, bringing a little more light to lives that had nearly gone dark.

  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 5-6 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 7 at 3pm
  • Fri, Dec. 12 at 8pm
  • Sat, Dec. 13 at 5pm
  • Sun, Dec. 14 at 3pm

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