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March 11, 2025 · 3:22 pm

THE TEMPEST Runs April 11-May 4

THE TEMPEST
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
April 11-May 4
[Over-the-Rhine]

Directed by Candice Handy

Marooned on an enchanting, yet ecologically fragile island, the exiled sorcerer Prospero waits, consumed by thoughts of revenge. So when fate places all his old enemies within his reach, tempests (both literal and metaphorical) stir. As the climate shifts, so do allegiances, while young love takes root in this unpredictable environment. This romantic tale, replete with magic and monsters, love and liquor, and retribution and redemption is a voyage not to be missed.

  • Half Price Preview Wed-Thu, April 9-10 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, April 11-12 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Sat. April 17-19 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 20 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat. April 24-26 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 27 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat. May 1-3 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 4 at 2pm

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March 11, 2025 · 3:21 pm

[An All-Female] JULIUS CAESAR Runs April 10-13

[An All-Female] JULIUS CAESAR
Magnolia Theatre Company
April 10-13
PNC Arts Annex [Dayton]

Directed and adapted by Caitlin McWethy

This all-female JULIUS CAESAR dives headfirst into power, ambition, and identity in a patriarchal world where a small group of women are calling the shots. It unpacks the fear of powerful women and the strategies they use to lead in a system stacked against them. The cracks in solidarity, the clash of personal and political agendas, the relentless demand to appear flawless while hiding every vulnerability—it’s all laid bare. This isn’t just Shakespeare; it’s a raw, unfiltered look at what it means to lead when the pressure is coming at you from all sides—society, your peers, and even yourself.

  • Thu, April 10 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, April 11 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 12 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 13 at 2pm

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March 10, 2025 · 4:02 pm

SEUSSICAL the Musical Runs March 27-30

SEUSSICAL the Musical
INNOVAtheatre
March 27-30
Miami University David Finkelman Auditorium [Middletown]

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A musical perfect for the whole family, Seussical takes us into the world of Dr. Seuss, where we revisit beloved characters including The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and JoJo. The Cat in the Hat guides us into The Jungle of Nool where we see Horton, the kind hearted elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whoville. He meets JoJo, a Who child sent to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton decides he must protect the speck of dust on a nearby clover, while at the same time protecting an abandoned egg left to his care by the lazy Mayzie la Bird. Horton tries to convince the other animals in The Jungle of the existence of the Whos, but he is ridiculed and put on trial for insanity. Only his loyal neighbor, Gertrude McFuzz, never loses faith in him. Eventually, the two fall in love. Now one of the most widely produced musicals in the country, Seussical weaves a story of friendship, loyalty, and love. Despite all odds, Horton and Gertrude band together to save the Whos, free Horton, and restore peace and unity to the Jungle of Nool. Charming Seussical teaches us the power of being unique, and the importance of fighting for your beliefs.

  • Thu-Sat, March 27-29 at 7pm
  • Sun, March 30 at 2pm

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March 10, 2025 · 4:00 pm

OTHERING Runs April 4-6

OTHERING
SSCC Theatre
April 4-6
[Hillsboro]

Directed by Rainee Angles

Cast: Bob Brown, Paula Campagna, Camden Griffith, Madison Hatfield, Chelsea Heifner, Ian Holmes, Leslie Holmes, Mark Holmes, Bronwyn Jones, Johanna Kelley, Logan Savage & Payton Taylor

OTHERING weaves together the cast and crew’s personal experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic with their poignant performance of The Diary of Anne Frank. Through diaries, news stories, social media, and powerful original dialogue, Othering examines deep-rooted social inequalities and the challenges that arise from them in today’s landscape, while not comparable in severity to Anne Frank’s world, share some unsettling similarities. This innovative performance fuses video, sound, and projections to create a compelling narrative that reflects humanity’s resilience and struggles in 2020 creating a unique and thought-provoking journey that connects past and present in an unforgettable theatrical event.

  • Fri-Sat, April 4-5 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 6 at 3:30pm

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March 7, 2025 · 6:23 pm

THE HELPERS Staged Reading at Playhouse on March 17

THE HELPERS Staged Reading
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
March 17
[Eden Park]

Written by Maggie Lou Rader

The Helpers is a new perspective from the other side of the most famous bookshelf in history. Miep Gies, an immigrant and secretary for Otto Frank’s famous Opekta company, leads a group of helpers to preserve the residents of the Secret Annex and the spirit of goodness and survival during World War II. The Helpers is a tale of joy, hope, friendship and resistance during one of history’s darkest moments.

  • Mon, March 17 at 7pm

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