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May 27, 2026 · 5:17 pm

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at La Comedia Dinner Theatre Runs June 25-Aug. 9

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
June 25-Aug. 9
[Springboro]

The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory…but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other Golden Ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels, and the great glass elevator, all to be revealed by Wonka’s army of curious Oompa-Loompas.

  • Thu-Fri, June 25-26 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, June 27 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, June 28 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, July 2-3 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sun, July 5 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, July 9-10 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, July 11 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, July 12 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, July 16-17 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, July 18 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, July 19 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, July 23-24 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, July 25 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, July 26 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, July 30-31 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Aug. 1 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Aug. 2 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Aug. 6-7 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Aug. 8 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Aug. 9 at 10:30am

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May 21, 2026 · 4:56 pm

BEETLEJUICE: The Musical at Broadway in Dayton Runs June 23-28

BEETLEJUICE: The Musical
Broadway in Dayton
June 23-28
Schuster Center [Dayton]

It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, BEETLEJUICE is “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!” (Variety). And under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be exact), it’s a remarkably touching show about family, love, and making the most of every Day-O! Contains strong language, mature references, and a lot of the crazy, inappropriate stuff you would expect from a deranged demon.

  • Tue-Thu, June 23-25 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, June 26 at 8pm
  • Sat, June 27 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, June 28 at 1pm & 6:30pm

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May 20, 2026 · 5:10 pm

DEAR EVAN HANSEN at The Carnegie Runs June 19-28

DEAR EVAN HANSEN
The Carnegie
June 19-28
[Covington]

Declared “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history” by The Washington Post, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is a groundbreaking musical that looks at our tangled, social media-driven world. One private letter, one mistaken truth, and one life-changing opportunity set Evan Hansen on a journey he never expected—toward the thing he’s always longed for: a place to belong. Winner of six Tony Awards, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is a deeply personal and profoundly contemporary story that speaks to anyone who has ever felt invisible, isolated, or alone in a crowded room. Recommended for ages 12 and up and contains mature themes and language, including discussions of suicide, drugs and alcohol, violence, and sexual content.

  • Fri, June 19 at 7:30p,
  • Sat, June 20 at 2pm (ASL interpreted) and 7:30pm
  • Sun, June 21 at 3pm
  • Thu-Fri, June 25-26 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, June 27 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, June 28 at 3pm

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May 20, 2026 · 5:09 pm

Disney’s FROZEN at Acting Up Runs June 19-21

Disney’s FROZEN
Acting Up
June 19-21
Mason High School Theatre

Directed by Dirk Doebereiner
Music directed by Brandon Cole
Orchestra directed by Jeanne Bilyeu
Choreographed by Megan Denton & Karly Kuhn
Produced by Adrianna Hartmann

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In the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, isolated from the world and increasingly distant from each other. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she’s desperately tried to conceal from her sister take control, and she flees into the mountains. As a ferocious winter descends on Arendelle, Anna sets off on an epic journey to find Elsa and bring her home – with the help of hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf.

  • Fri, June 19 at 7pm
  • Sat, June 20 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, June 21 at 2pm

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May 19, 2026 · 4:58 pm

TWELFTH NIGHT at Southbank Shakespeare Runs June 18-21

TWELFTH NIGHT
SouthBank Shakespeare
June 18-21
Observation Lawn Thomas More University [Crestview Hills]

Directed by Phillip Webster

Cast: Natalie Hayslett as Viola, Madelynn Meredith as Olivia, Loften Cooper as Orsino, Dan Robertson as Sebastian, Christine Gallagher as Antonio, Isabella Keyes as Feste, Aidan Garrison as Malvolio, R Graham Rogers as Toby Belch, Gavin Borchers as Andrew Aguecheek, Liz Carman as Maria, Loretta Rubin as Fabian, Enzo Battaglia as The Sea Captain, Paige Nielander as Valentine & Isabelle Rowe as Curio

We’re gonna assume you know this one. Shipwreck, Cross-Dressing, lonely mourning courtship, Mistaken Identity, Sword-Fights, 200 Margaritas, and bright yellow cross-garters! Join us on the Observatory Lawn at Thomas More University for a fresh new take on Illyria, where they spend more time on their rim salt than their day jobs. Don’t let yourself Waste Away, cause this time, there is way more to blame it on!.

  • Thu-Sun, June 18-21 at 7:30pm

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