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November 10, 2025 · 6:42 pm

UP-CLOSE Runs Dec. 4-13

Ana Hart, Celeste Kennington, Hannah Williamson, and Kaleigh Hampton. Courtesy Mutual Dance Theatre.

UP-CLOSE
Mutual Dance Theatre
Dec. 4-13
[Hartwell]

An audience favorite and quickly sold-out every year, Up-Close seats the audience in the round for a fourth-wall-breaking experience. It’s personal, powerful, and unlike any other show in the season. Up-Close ’25 features world premieres by two choreographers: Crystal Michelle, a Princess Grace Award Honoraria recipient whose Breath, Flesh, and Bone / A Manual for Lovers at the end of the world is an urgent excavation of the self, and Hannah Williamson, a resident company member whose Look Thrice continues her body of work of mysterious and thrilling psychological journeys.

  • Thu-Sat, Dec. 4-6 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 12-13 at 7:30pm

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November 10, 2025 · 6:36 pm

WELCOME TO OUR HOME FOR CHRISTMAS Runs Dec. 4-7

WELCOME TO OUR HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
Mason Community Players
Dec. 4-7
Mason Community Playhouse 

Directed by Maureen Rettig

MCP presents this Christmas revue comprised of a variety of uplifting holiday tunes. Presented in a dinner theatre style environment, the audience will be invited to enjoy light refreshments including finger foods, dessert, and beverages of the season while experiencing the delightful entertainment of a talented cast.

  • Thu-Sat, Dec. 4-6 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 7 at 2pm

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November 10, 2025 · 6:31 pm

ELF, the Musical Runs Dec. 4-7

ELF, the Musical
Rise Up Performing Arts
Dec. 4-7
Miami University Hamilton Parrish Auditorium

Directed by Matt Neal

Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. The best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear.

  • Thu-Sat, Dec. 4-6 at 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 7 at 2pm

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November 10, 2025 · 6:24 pm

THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND Runs Dec. 4-6

3d rendering Colorful Globe Sphere on Blue BackgroundTHE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND
UC College-Conservatory of Music
Dec. 4-6
Cohen Family Studio Theater [University Heights]

Directed & choreographed by Josh Walden

Enter the world of one of the most prolific writing teams in musical theatre history — Tony Award-winning duo John Kander and Fred Ebb. After ten years, a group of friends return to their alma mater to put on a gala celebration of the highly successful songwriting duo. As the friends reunite, they find themselves navigating their professional successes, personal failures, unresolved relationships and everything else that rises to the surface when you return to where it all began. Filled with humor, romance, drama and nonstop melody, this revue is a celebration of life and the fighting spirit that keeps us all going. From Cabaret to Chicago, the nonstop hit-parade features unforgettable gems, including “Mr. Cellophane,” “Maybe This Time,” “Cabaret” and “New York, New York,” seamlessly interwoven into a passionate, harmonious, up-tempo evening of musical theatre.

  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 4-5 at 8pm
  • Sat, Dec. 6 at 1pm & 8pm

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November 6, 2025 · 6:49 pm

IT’S FRITZ Runs Dec. 3-31

IT’S FRITZ
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
Dec. 3-31
[Over-the-Rhine]

Written by Zina Camblin
Composed & Lyrics by 

Directed by D. Lynn Meyers
Music directed by Steve Goers
Choreographed by Dee Anne Bryll

Cast: Char Adams as Dudley/Kudu, Krishangi Allin as Baby Kudu/Zoo Goer, Michael G. Bath as Hugh, Troian Butler as Fritz, Grace Caccavari as Baby Cheetah/Zoo Goer, Abigail Dirr as Baby Cheetah/Zoo Goer, Montez Jenkins Copeland as Raffe/Dr. Cornelius, TaShauna Ajoi Jenkins as Bearcat, Brandi La’Sherrill as Zoe, Sara Mackie as Bibi, Elliet Malatesta as Baby Cheetah/Zoo Goer, Andrew Maloney as Pelican/Zander, Maddi O’Connell as Fiona, KG Rucker as Audrey/Reporter, R. DeAndré Smith as Tucker, Brooke Steele as Colobus Monkey/Diana, Allyson van Haaren as Baby Sloth/Zoo Goer

Everyone knows Fiona the hippo, but her little brother Fritz is still figuring out who he wants to be. In this new family-friendly musical, Hippo Cove’s newest arrival is ready to wade out of the background and into his own big moment. Having a world-famous big sister, though, makes Fritz wonder if there’s any spotlight left for him. When he sets out to find what makes him special, the path isn’t always clear, but with some help from the zoo’s colorful cast of animals, Fritz discovers that standing out starts by listening, learning, and leaning on those who believe in you. Full of humor and heart—and a few muddy puddles along the way!—this is a story about family, finding your place, and the courage it takes to create your own splash. Suitable for general audiences. IT’S FRITZ is a fun, family-friendly musical with playful humor and positive messages about self-discovery, sibling dynamics, and finding your voice. Due to the full-length nature of the show, children under 4 cannot be admitted.

  • In preview Sat, Nov 22 at 2pm
  • In preview Sat, Nov 29 at 2pm
  • Wed-Fri, Dec. 3-5 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 6 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 7 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, Dec. 9-12 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 13 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 14 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, Dec. 16-19 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 20 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 21 at 2pm
  • Tue, Dec. 23 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 26-27 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 28 at 2pm
  • Mon-Tue, Dec. 29-30 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 31 at 2pm

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