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April 29, 2025 · 4:49 pm

JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Runs May 31-June 22

JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
May 31-June 22
[Over-the-Rhine]

Welcome to Jaja’s bustling hair braiding salon nestled in the pulsating heart of Harlem, where a lively community of West African immigrant hair braiders weaves together humor and heart. Amidst the laughter and playful shop talk, a diverse group of women share dreams, love stories, and hidden secrets, all while creating stunning braided masterpieces. On a sweltering summer day, the lighthearted banter reveals deeper reflections on the challenges of feeling like outsiders in their own neighborhood, sparking a powerful exploration of identity and belonging, and confronting what it means to be an outsider on the edge of the place they call home. Written by award-winning and Tony-nominated Ghanaian American playwright Jocelyn Bioh (School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play), this laugh-out-loud comedic gem is a riotously funny yet deeply resonant play that celebrates the indomitable spirit and interconnectedness that define us all. Note: Jaja’s stylists and clients are no strangers to gossip and gab, sometimes using mild adult language and sexual references. In these complex female friendships, they feel empowered to discuss racism, divorce, domestic violence, and deportation, all while sharing dreams and braiding masterpieces.

  • In preview Sat, May 31 at 7pm
  • In preview Tue, June 3 at 7pm
  • Wed-Fri, June 4-6 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, June 7 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, June 8 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, June 10-13 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, June 14 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, June 15 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, June 17-20 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, June 21 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, June 22 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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April 29, 2025 · 4:49 pm

THE COMEUPPANCE Runs June 4-15

THE COMEUPPANCE
Human Race Theatre Company
June 4-15
The Loft Theatre [Dayton]

Directed by Latrelle Bright

As the sun sets on the eve of their twentieth high school reunion, a close-knit group of former classmates—once known as the “Multi-Ethnic Reject Group”—reunites to pre-game the monumental night. Bonded in their youth as outsiders, they now navigate the complexities of adulthood with humor, heart, and a hint of nostalgia. Brilliantly witty, theatrical, and moving, THE COMEUPPANCE focuses on millennials reckoning with the world they will soon inherit. This play is a toast to the ties that bind us, the past that shapes us, and the future we step into together.

  • Pay what you can preview Tue, June 3 at 7:30pm
  • Wed-Sat, June 4-7 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, June 8 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Tue-Sat, June 10-14 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, June 15 at 2pm

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April 28, 2025 · 4:58 pm

JERRY’S GIRLS Runs May 30-June 7

JERRY’S GIRLS
Cincinnati Music Theatre
May 30-June 7
Aronoff Center for the Arts Fifth Third Theater [Downtown]

Directed by Danna L Davis
Music direction by Emily Clements
Produced by Kathy Beiting

Cast: Marypat Carletti, Chelsea Harris, Karen Galliers Hendershot, Jenni Sheets Parsons and Beth McClain Schnell

In this dynamic musical revue celebrating the music of Jerry Herman, songs from musicals such as Hello, Dolly!, Mame, Mack & Mabel, and La Cage Aux Folles highlight the broad spectrum of thrilling material he wrote to be performed by an all-female cast.

  • Fri, May 30 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, May 31 at 3pm & 7:30pm
  • Fri, June 6 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, June 7 at 3pm & 7:30pm

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April 28, 2025 · 4:56 pm

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Runs May 28-June 22

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre
May 28-June 22
[East Price Hill]

The Tony Award-nominated musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is set on December 4, 1056, when an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever.  MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary December night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations that is both poignant and funny.  Relived the era with the smash-hit sensation featuring an incredible score of rock ‘n’ roll, gospel, R&B and country hits.  Song include “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “Walk the Line,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Who Do You Love?,” “Great Balls of Fire,”, Folsom Prison Blues,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,”, “Hound Doug,” and more.

  • Wed-Thu, May 28-29 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 30-31 at 8pm
  • Sun, June 1 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, June 4-5 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, June 6-7 at 8pm
  • Sun, June 8 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, June 11-12 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, June 13-14 at 8pm
  • Sun, June 15 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, June 18-19 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, June 20-21 at 8pm
  • Sun, June 22 at 2pm

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April 27, 2025 · 7:08 pm

THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES: DREAM ON Runs May 23-31

THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES: DREAM ON
Sunset Players
May 23-31
The Arts Center at Dunham [West Price Hill]

Directed by Linda Abbott

Cast: Clare Hingsbergen as Betty Jean, Virginia Venegas as Cindy Lou, Kelley Flaugher as Missy & Mary Ann Sprague as Suzy

It’s 1969, and The Marvelous Wonderettes are back at Springfield High to throw a retirement part for their favorite homeroom teacher. As the girls sing their way through the greatest girl-group hits of the ’60s and bid Ms. McPherson a fond farewell, one of the Wonderettes reveals that she’ll be saying goodbye to search for her own success and happiness. Act II finds the girls back together as the Class of 1958 celebrates its 20-year reunion. The classic pop and rock hits of the’70s provide the perfect soundtrack for these old friends to catch up on the places that life has led them, all performed with their own marvelous spin.

  • Fri-Sat, May 23 & 24 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 25 at 3pm
  • Thu, May 29 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 30-31 at 8pm

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