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August 5, 2026 · 6:02 pm

CORNER OF THE SKY: The Music of Stephen Schwartz at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Runs Sept. 5-27

CORNER OF THE SKY: The Music of Stephen Schwartz
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
Sept. 5-27
[Over-the-Rhine]

Conceived & created by Scott Coulter

A world premiere of the first theatrical celebration of the legendary Stephen Schwartz songbook, highlighting six decades of songs from the beloved Grammy and Academy Award–winning composer of Wicked, Pippin, Godspell, The Prince of Egypt, and other Broadway and Hollywood classics. Conceived and created by Scott Coulter (CCM ’93), this thrilling and moving musical begins with Stephen’s first hit Broadway song, “Corner of the Sky,” and features the myriad musical ways it led to everything that came after, including “Defying Gravity.”+

  • In preview Sat, Sept. 5 at 7pm
  • In preview Tue, Sept. 8 at 7pm
  • Wed-Fri, Sept. 9-11 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 12 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 13 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, Sept. 15-18 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 19 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 20 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, Sept. 22-25 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 26 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 27 at 2pm

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August 5, 2026 · 5:51 pm

ENGLISH LIT at Cincinnati Music Theatre Runs Sept. 4-12

ENGLISH LIT
Cincinnati Music Theatre
Sept. 4-12
Aronoff Center Fifth-Third Bank Theatre [Downtown]

Directed & Conceived by Greg Dorr
Vocal & Music Directed by Ted Baldwin
Co-Produced by MP Carletti & Mark Motz
Choreographed b: MP Carletti

Cast: Aimée Ward, Brian Anderson, Clara Cundick, Jamie Evans, Joey Domhoff, Lizzy Travnik, Maddy Weinkam, MP Carletti, Rebecca Wall, Rob Warfel, Roger Dumas, Jr & Will Warfel

English Lit is an original musical comedy that takes audiences on a “CliffsNotes journey” through a vast selection of classic literary works by means of the Broadway musicals they inspired. Humor, drama, soaring ballads, and musical theatre gems will move you… from the page to the stage. Hold on tight; there will be a test at the end!! (Literally!) 

  • Fri, Sept. 4 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Set. 5 at 3pm & 7:30pm
  • Fri, Sept. 11 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 12 at 3pm & 7:30pm

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August 4, 2026 · 5:06 pm

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Merit Theatre Company Runs Aug. 28-Sept. 5

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Merit Theatre Company
Aug. 28-Sept. 5
Anderson Center Theatre [Anderson Township]

The beloved story of tradition, change, and love. Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. 

  • Fri, Aug. 28 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Aug. 29 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Aug 30 at 3pm
  • Wed, Sept. 2 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Sept. 3-4 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 5 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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August 4, 2026 · 5:05 pm

WE WILL ROCK YOU at Memorial Hall Runs Aug. 22-29

WE WILL ROCK YOU
Memorial Hall
Aug. 22-29
[Over-the-Rhine]

Directed and choreographed by Leslie Goddard
Musical direction by Steve Goers

Cast: Isaiah Burton as Galileo, Mary Mills as Scaramouche, Bethany Xan Kerr as Killer Queen, Rory Sheridan as Kash, Billy Chace* as Buddy, Tyler Kuhlman as Brit, Heather Hale as Oz, Jules Breslin as Super Yuppie/Ensemble & Luka Ashley Carter as Teacher/Ensemble
Ensemble: London Brinkman, Anyuli Martinez-Gomez, Mabrey Rice, Mia Zink, Robert Breslin, Logan Duerk, Dylan Maynard & Kevin Simons

This fist-pumping, foot-stomping anthem to freedom and self-expression is a musical for our time—unapologetically bold and filled with the timeless power of Queen’s legendary music. With over seven million fans rocked in its original 12-year West End run, WE WILL ROCK YOU made history as the longest-running show at London’s Dominion Theatre. A global phenomenon, WWRY has been performed in 28 countries and seen by more than 16 million people worldwide.

In the spirit of Memorial Hall’s past productions of TOMMY and RING OF FIRE, this lightly-staged production will include an on-stage, seven-piece band; nearly twenty costumed actors and dancers and scenic, lighting and projection design.

  • Sat, Aug. 23 at 8pm
  • Sun, Aug. 24 at 6:30pm
  • Thu-Sat, Aug. 27-29 at 8pm

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July 30, 2026 · 5:34 pm

HEATHERS at Beavercreek Community Theatre Runs Aug. 21-Sept. 6

HEATHERS
Beavercreek Community Theatre
Aug. 21-Sept. 6
[Beavercreek]

Directed by Nick Bellmyer

Cast: Sophia Harvey as Veronica Sawyer, Louden Maxwell as Jason Dean (JD), Winnie Morris as Heather Chandler, Fae Bass as Heather Duke, Lizzy Sundstrom as Heather McNamara, Brady Castillo as Kurt Kelly, Talan Simsa as Ram Sweeney, Theo Hoskins as Martha Dunstock, Nichole Smith as Ms. Flemming/Veronica’s Mom, Kendall Garrett as Kurt’s Dad/Veronica’s Dad/Principal Gowan/Ram’s Dad/Big Bud Dean, James Roberts as Coach Ripper, LJ Harris as Beleaguered Geek, Parker Williams as Preppy Stud, Kai Kelly as Hipster Dork, Karsen Zabell as New Wave Girl, Brooke Bliznik-Tomlins as Stoner Chick & Annie Wildermuth as Young Republicanette 

Welcome to Westerberg High, where the social hierarchy is ruled by a plaid-clad trio known as the Heathers. Misfit Veronica Sawyer hustles her way into their inner circle, only to find that popularity can be literally killer when her new boyfriend plans to put the “mean girls” in their place. This dark comedy rock musical explores the high stakes of teen angst with sharp wit and an unforgettable score.

  • Fri-Sat, Aug. 21-22 at 8pm
  • Sun, Aug. 23 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, Aug. 28-29 at 8pm
  • Sun, Aug. 30 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 4-5 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 6 at 3pm

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