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March 19, 2026 · 5:08 pm

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Runs April 21-May 3

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS
Broadway in Cincinnati
April 21-May 3
Aronoff Center for the Performing Arts Procter & Gamble Hall [Downtown]

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After losing what matters most, a young man jumps a moving train unsure of where the road will take him and finds a new home with the remarkable crew of a traveling circus, and a life—and love—beyond his wildest dreams. Seen through the eyes of his older self, his adventure becomes a poignant reminder that if you choose the ride, life can begin again at any age.

  • Tue-Fri, April 21-24 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, April 25 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 26 at 1pm & 6:30pm
  • Tue-Fri, April 28-May 1 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, May 2 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 3 at 1pm & 6:30pm

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March 19, 2026 · 5:08 pm

PERICLES Runs April 17-May 3

PERICLES 
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
April 17-May 3
[Over-the-Rhine]

Directed by Brian Isaac Phillips

Cast: Geoffrey Warren Barnes II* as Escanes/Leonine/Fisherman, Jasimine Bouldin* as Marina, Billy Chace* as Cleon, Cary Davenport* as Gower, Giles Davies* as Pericles, Jeremy Dubin* as Cerimon, Bolt, Hannah Gregory as Musician, Hayley Guthrie* as Dionyza, Candice Handy* as Thiasa, Jim Hopkins* as Helicanus, Sylvester Little Jr.* as Lysimachus, Courtney Lucien* as Daughter/Lychordia/Diane, Kelly Mengelkoch* as Simonides, Elizabeth Chinn Molloy as Lady of Ephesus/Bawd, Barry Mulholland* as Antiochus/Pander/Fisherman & Patrick Earl Phillips* as Thaliard/Fisherman

Blast off on an interstellar adventure in this bold reimagining of William Shakespeare’s Pericles! In this tale, Prince Pericles embarks on an epic voyage through alien worlds, cosmic storms, and intergalactic encounters on his search for true love. Join us on a journey to the farthest reaches of Shakespeare’s canon with this seldom seen treasure, revealing how hope can guide us- even through the most distant corners of the universe.

  • In preview Wed-Thu, April 15-16 at 7:30pm Tickets are half-price.
  • Fri-Sat, April 17-18 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Sat, April 23-25 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 26 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, April 30-May 2 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 3 at 2pm

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March 19, 2026 · 5:06 pm

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON JR. Runs April 17-May 3

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON JR.
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
April 17-May 3
Emery Theatre [Over-the-Rhine]

Stage adaptation of one of DreamWorks’ most legendary films. Journey to the Isle of Berk with Hiccup and the majestic dragon, Toothless, who will prove that friendship and courage have the power to change the world. Good to Know: This production uses theatrical fog, haze, flashing lights, loud sound effects, and lifelike dragons. Ages 4 and up. Grades K-8.

  • Fri, April 17 at 7pm
  • Sat, April 18 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Sun, April 19 at 2pm
  • Sat, April 25 at 11am & 2pm
  • Sun, April 26 at 2pm
  • Sat, May 2 at 11am & 2pm
  • Sun, May 3 at 2pm

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March 17, 2026 · 4:52 pm

A JUKEBOX FOR ALGONQUIN Runs April 17-26

A JUKEBOX FOR ALGONQUIN
Springboro Community Theatre
April 17-26
Springboro Performing Arts Center

Directed by Don Campbell

Cast: Richard Young as Dennis, Abby Turner as Annie, Sandy Coleman as Peg, Brian Laughlin as Chuck, Jill Evans as Josephine, Steve Easterling as Johnny, John Spitler as Tyler, Kathy Campbell as Mrs. McDarren, Donna Cason as PA Announcer & Jim Spencer as Radio Announcer

At a senior living community in the Adirondacks, a small group of residents decide they’re not quite ready to “go gentle into that good night.” This band of displaced former city dwellers from Brooklyn and The Bronx hatch a plot to prove that aging is not a New York state of mind. A Jukebox for the Algonquin is a tale about those who will not be forgotten – a serious comedy about sex, drugs, and rocking chairs.

  • Fri-Sat, April 17-18 at 8pm
  • Sun, April 19 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, April 24-25 at 8pm
  • Sun, April 26 at 2pm

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March 17, 2026 · 4:52 pm

GUYS AND DOLLS Runs April 16-May 3

GUYS AND DOLLS 
Footlighters Inc.
April 16-May 3
Stained Glass Theatre [Newport]

Directed by Jennifer Day
Music & Vocal Directed by Joseph Rivers
Choreographed by Rachael Petranek
Produced by Evan Blanton & Megan Horton

Cast: Justin Reilmann as Sky Masterson, Hope Louden as Sarah Brown, Jamie Sivrais as Nathan Detroit, Delaney O’Toole as Adelaide, Garrett Klaas as Nicely-Nicely Johnson, Michael Richart as Benny Southstreet, Daniel Gnau as Rusty Charlie, Jeff Centrello as Harry the Horse, Brett Price as Big Jule, Jim Curtis as Arvide Abernathy, Greta Manolis as General Matilda Cartwright & Dana Kisor as Lieutenant Brannigan
Hot Box Girls: Peyton Wright Leonard as Mimi/Dance Captain, Adria Whitfill as Sarah Brown US, Jackie Santen as Vernon/Ensemble/Miss Adelaide US, Rachael Petranek, Deanna Berryhill & Kayla Centrello
Gangsters: Alex Shaw as Joey Biltmore/Society Max/Ensemble, Arn Schroeder as Angie the Ox/Ensemble, Johnny Blaze as Brandy Bottle Bates & Logan Duerk as The Greek/Calvin
Mission Band: Marianne Bradshaw as Martha & Elle Lusk as Agatha

  • Thu-Sat, April 16-18 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 19 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, April 23-25 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 26 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, April 30-May 2 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 3 at 2pm

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