MATILDA the Musical La Comedia Dinner Theatre June 26-Aug. 10 [Springboro]
Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, and special powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her school teacher, Miss Honey, who recognizes her extraordinary personality. The school’s mean headmistress, however, hates children and loves to punish those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts and could be the students’ saving grace!
CINCINNATI, OH — The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) proudly announced today that its School Ticket Subsidy Program provided $1,018,460 in MainStage ticket support during the 2024-2025 season, helping ensure that live theatre remains accessible to students across Greater Cincinnati—regardless of financial background. More than 48,000 students attended the company’s weekday performances during the 24-25 season.
TCT’s subsidy program is designed to remove financial barriers for schools with limited resources, making it possible for thousands of children to experience the magic and educational power of live performance. The actual cost for a student to attend a MainStage production is approximately $30. In realizing that this is a steep price for many local schools, TCT provides subsidies so that no school ever pays more than $10 a ticket.
Even still, many schools cannot afford to bring their students at this lowered price due to limited resources and large student populations. Therefore, TCT’s School Ticket Subsidy Program allows for further discounts to schools with 50% or more of their students eligible for free or reduced lunch programs. These schools pay only $5 or less per student.
“No child should miss the chance to experience the magic of live theatre because their school can’t afford it,” said Kim Kern, President and CEO of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. “Thanks to the generosity of our donors and community partners, we are able to make that vision a reality for thousands of students each year.”
By closing the gap between the actual cost of live theatre and what schools can afford, the School Ticket Subsidy Program fulfills TCT’s mission to educate, entertain, and engage audiences of all backgrounds—ensuring that the life-changing impact of theatre is within reach for every child.
For more information on how to support this program or bring your school to a TCT performance, visit http://www.thechildrenstheatre.com.
For over a century, The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati has been creating unforgettable theatrical experiences for children and families. From its professional MainStage productions and touring shows to its acclaimed theatre training programs, TCT is dedicated to inspiring young hearts and minds through the power of storytelling.
SOMETHING ROTTEN! Rise Up Performing Arts June 26-29 Miami University Hamilton Parrish Auditorium
Directed by Rodney Neal
Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard” (William Shakespeare). When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self….and all that jazz.
CHICAGO TheatreLab Dayton June 26-29 Northmont Community Auditorium [Dayton]
A satire of celebrity culture and the justice system, set in the Roaring Twenties. It follows two women, Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, who are both imprisoned for murder and strive for fame and notoriety in the public eye. They navigate the corrupt world of lawyers and the press, seeking to manipulate public opinion and gain acquittal.
BEANS! – Six New Caffeinated Plays
Behind the Curtain Cincinnati 