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March 16, 2026 · 4:50 pm

PINOCCHIO Runs April 16-19

The Family Series: PINOCCHIO
Cincinnati Ballet
April 16-19
Aronoff Center for the Performing Arts Proctor & Gamble Hall [Downtown]

Choreography and Libretto by Bruce Wells

‘Be brave, truthful, and unselfish.’ It’s the heartwarming story of a puppet who wants to be a real boy. A one-hour, narrated ballet at the Aronoff Center, April 16 – 19, 2026, Pinocchio features Cincinnati Ballet Second Company – CB2 dancers and young performers from the Otto M. Budig Academy. It’s the perfect introduction to dance, even for the youngest members of your family. Arrive early for free lobby games, crafts, photos, and more.

  • Thu-Fri, April 16-17 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, April 18 at 11am (Sensory Friendly), 2:30pm & 6:30pm
  • Sun, April 19 at 11am & 2:30pm

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March 12, 2026 · 5:29 pm

SWEENEY TODD Runs April 15-19

SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
UC College-Conservatory of Music
April 15-19
Corbett Auditorium [University Heights]

Directed by Vincent DeGeorge
Music directed and conducted by Ian Axness
Chorus mastered by Lisa Hasson
Choreographed by Brandon Kelly

An infamously bloody tale of obsession and revenge, featuring a collaboration between CCM’s nationally recognized Musical Theatre and Opera programs with the CCM Philharmonia. Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to 19th century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which, he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett’s luck sharply shifts when Todd’s thirst for blood inspires the integration of a new ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up… and the carnage has only just begun! Content warning: This production contains adult language, violence, and elements of gore.

  • Wed-Fri, April 15-17 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 18 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 19 at 2pm

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March 12, 2026 · 5:28 pm

MARTHA’S WILL On April 14

Martha’s Will
Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative
April 14
Aronoff Center Fifth Third Bank Theater [Downtown]

Written by Susan and Doug Decatur

In September 1919, wealthy Cincinnatian Martha dies. Her lawyer gathers potential heirs to participate in parlor games reminiscent of the early 20th century. The historical events of the time add layers of intrigue that foreshadow how Martha’s “will” is imposed, showing that things aren’t always as they seem to be.

Playwright Bios:
Susan and Doug Decatur became a writing team after their marriage in 2018. They’ve co-written two full-length plays, including Unfinished Business, an Austin Film Festival selection and Screencraft finalist. They also collaborated on Lovestruck, a compilation of eight 10-minute plays inspired by their own love story. Both plays were performed at the Aronoff.

  • Tue, April 14 at 7:30pm

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March 11, 2026 · 5:28 pm

THE PIANO LESSON Runs April 11-May 3

August Wilson’s THE PIANO LESSON
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
April 11-May 3
Rouse Theatre [Eden Park]

Directed by Lou Bellamy

August Wilson’s explosive, award-winning play is a gripping story of family, legacy and the choices that define us. During the Great Depression, Berniece and her brother Boy Willie clash over the fate of the family’s cherished, heirloom piano. Decorated with intricate carvings done by their enslaved ancestor, she treasures the piano’s storied history, and he sees it as the means to a more prosperous life. The ghosts of the past collide with the promise of the future in this Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece from August Wilson’s epic American Century Cycle that explores the complexities of identity and belonging. Advisory: THE PIANO LESSON is recommended for older teenage and adult audiences. As conflicts arise around the fate of their family’s heirloom piano, characters use adult language (including frequent use of the n-word) and explore mature topics including racism, death, murder, illegal activity, sex and violence.

  • In preview Sat, April 11 at 7:30pm
  • In preview Tue-Wed, April 14-15 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, April 16-17 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, April 18 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 19 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, April 21-24 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, April 25 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 26 at 2pm
  • Tue, April 28 at 7:30pm
  • Wed, April 29 at 1pm & 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, April 20-May 1 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, May 2 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 3 at 2pm

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March 11, 2026 · 5:27 pm

MAMMA MIA! Runs April 10-19

MAMMA MIA!
NKU Theatre and Dance
April 10-19
Corbett Theatre [Highland Heights]

On the eve of her wedding, a young woman’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited twenty years ago. Non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers, along with the magic of ABBA’s hit songs including, “Super Trouper,” “Dancing Queen,” “Knowing Me, Knowing You,” “Take a Chance on Me,” “Thank You for the Music,” “Money, Money, Money,” “The Winner Takes It All,” and “SOS,” combine to make this sunny, funny show a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget!

  • Fri-Sat, April 10-11 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 12 at 2pm
  • Wed-Fri, April 15-17 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, April 18 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 19 at 2pm

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