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August 13, 2026 · 5:18 pm

ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at Mariemont Players Runs Sept. 10-27

ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
Mariemont Players
Sept. 10-27
[Walton Creek]

Directed by Jennifer Day
Produced by Steve Winslow

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This beloved dark comedy follows the charmingly eccentric Brewster family, whose hospitality hides a deadly secret. When drama critic Mortimer Brewster uncovers the truth about his sweet aunts, chaos ensues. Add in a delusional brother, a criminal lookalike, and a confused plastic surgeon, and hilarity erupts. Doors slam, bodies pile up, and misunderstandings multiply at a dizzying pace. Fast-paced and delightfully macabre, this classic farce never loses its bite. A masterclass in comic timing and theatrical absurdity. A perfect blend of wit, romance, and outrageous comedy.

  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 10-12 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 13 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, Sept. 17-18 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 19 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 20 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 24-26 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 27 at 2pm

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August 13, 2026 · 5:18 pm

1776 at Footlighters Inc. Runs Sept. 10-27

1776
Footlighters Inc.
Sept. 10-27
Stained Glass Theatre [Newport]

Directed by Libby Beiting- Lipps
Music and vocal direction by Elizabeth Venia
Choreography by Abigail Dirr
Produced by Mary Stone

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It’s the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence—if our founding fathers can agree to do it! 1776 follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles of the British monarchy by signing the Declaration of Independence.

  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 10-12 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 13 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 17-19 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 20 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 24-26 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 27 at 2pm

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August 12, 2026 · 6:20 pm

EUREKA DAY at Falcon Theatre Runs Sept. 10-26

EUREKA DAY
Falcon Theatre
Sept. 10-26
[Newport]

Directed by Ed Cohen

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The Eureka Day School in Berkeley, California, is a bastion of progressive ideals: representation, acceptance, social justice. When a mumps outbreak threatens the Eureka community, facts become subjective and every solution divisive.

  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 11-12 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 17-19 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 24-26 at 7:30pm

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August 12, 2026 · 6:13 pm

MAKE BELIEVE at Know Theatre of Cincinnati Runs Sept. 10-26

MAKE BELIEVE
Know Theatre of Cincinnati
Sept. 10-26
[Over-the-Rhine]

Directed by Bridget Leak

Cast: Ryker Sohmer as Chris, Layla Rowley as Kate, Giselle Aagard as Addie, Bennet Kreit as Carl, Leo Jenkins as Adult Chris, Merritt Beischel as Adult Kate, Tess Talbot as Adult Addie & Nathan Tubbs as Adult Carl

The four Conlee kids arrive home from grade school, hungry and tired, but Mom is nowhere to be found and Dad is away on a business trip. From their attic playroom, the kids scrounge for snacks, play dress up, and try on the roles of “Mom” and “Dad,” all the while the phone downstairs won’t stop ringing. Thirty years later, the adult siblings – each at a crossroads in their lives – are reunited by tragedy, discovering details of their childhood that give new context, forcing them to question whether their past will continue to define their future.

  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 10-12 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 13 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 17-19 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 20 at 2pm
  • Mon, Sept. 21 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 24-26 at 7:30pm

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August 12, 2026 · 6:03 pm

THE GUYS at Xavier University Runs Sept. 10-12

THE GUYS
Xavier University – An Xavier University Alumni Theatre Company Production
Sept. 10-12
Xavier Alumni Center Basement Theatre [Evanston]

Directed by Kelsey Schwarber

In the days after the attacks on September 11, 2001, a New York City fire captain seeks help from a writer to create eulogies for the firefighters lost in his unit. As they share stories of courage, humor, and everyday life, the men behind the uniforms come vividly to life, and an unexpected friendship begins to form. Warm, heartfelt, and deeply inspiring, this true story celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the connections that help us heal. The Guys is a moving and uplifting drama presented to mark the 25th anniversary of September 11.

  • Thu, Feb. 10 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Sept. 11 at 5pm & 7:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 12 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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