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July 28, 2026 · 5:05 pm

SPRING AWAKENING at TheatreLab Dayton Runs Aug. 6-9

SPRING AWAKENING
TheatreLab Dayton
Aug. 6-9
Dayton Masonic Center

Directed by Philip Drennen

SPRING AWAKENING is a powerful, rock-driven coming-of-age musical that explores the restless yearning and suffocating alienation of adolescence. Set in 1891 Germany, the story follows a group of young classmates as they navigate desire and self-discovery in a rigid, unforgiving society. Please note, SPRING AWAKENING contains strong language, and other adult themes. Visit ticket site for full disclaimers.

  • Thu, Aug. 6 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Aug. 7-8 at 8pm
  • Sun, Aug. 9 at 2pm

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July 28, 2026 · 5:04 pm

PIPPIN at Harrison Center for the Arts Runs Aug. 6-9

PIPPIN
Harrison Center for the Arts
Aug. 6-9
Broadway Commons Harrison

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Heir to the Frankish throne, the young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power (after disposing of his father, King Charlemagne the Great). In the end, though, Pippin finds that happiness lies not in extraordinary endeavors, but rather in the unextraordinary moments that happen every day. [From Playbill]

  • Thu-Fri, Aug. 6-7 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Aug. 8 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Aug. 9 at 2pm

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July 23, 2026 · 11:19 am

SHREK the Musical at Springboro Community Theatre Runs Aug. 7-15

Shrek the Musical
Springboro Community Theatre
Aug. 7-15
North Park Amphitheatre [Springboro]

Directed by Emily Kallenberg

Once upon a time in a faraway swamp, an unlikely hero finds his quiet life turned upside down when a group of fairy tale misfits are suddenly banished to his land. Alongside a wisecracking donkey and a feisty princess with a few secrets of her own, Shrek sets off on an unforgettable journey to save the day—and maybe discover that true beauty comes from within.

  • Fri-Sun, Aug. 7-9 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Aug. 14-15 at 7:30pm

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July 23, 2026 · 11:01 am

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF JANE AUSTEN (ABRIDGED) at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Runs July 31-Aug. 23

Jasimine Bouldin. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF JANE AUSTEN (ABRIDGED)
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
July 31-Aug. 23
[Over-the-Rhine]

Directed by Jenny Lavery

Cast: Jasimine Bouldin, Hannah Gregory & Patrick Earl Phillips

Pride, prejudice, persuasion, and plenty of proposals collide in a theatrical tour of Austen’s greatest moments, served up with satire and silliness all before the tea has gone cold. With punchlines flying faster than a change of heart at a country ball, this affectionate parody condenses courtships, catastrophes, and carefully composed letters into a single, sparkling spectacle. Devoted fans will catch every clever nod, while newcomers can enjoy the romance, rivalry, and Regency ridiculousness without the multi-volume commitment.

  • In preview Wed-Thu, July 29-30 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, July 31-Aug. 1 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Aug. 6-7 at 7:30pm
  • Sat. Aug. 8 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Aug. 9 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, Aug. 13-14 at 7:30pm
  • Sat. Aug. 15 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Aug. 16 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, Aug. 20-21 at 7:30pm
  • Sat. Aug. 22 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Aug. 23 at 2pm

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July 23, 2026 · 9:25 am

ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME at Queen City Productions Runs July 31-Aug. 8

ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME
Queen City Productions
July 31-Aug. 8
Arts Center at Dunham [West Price Hill]

Directed by Kevin Dunaway
Vocal Direction by Spencer Jones
Choreographed by Krista Schaeffer
Produced by Lisa Dunaway

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Powered by the chart-topping hits of the undisputed Princess of Pop, Once Upon A One More Time turns our favorite fairytales upside down with a clever twist! When a fairy godmother goes rogue and plops copies of The Feminine Mystique in the laps of classic heroines, the damsels embark on a quest to rewrite their stories and redefine “happily ever after.”

  • Fri-Sat, July 31-Aug. 1 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Aug. 2 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Aug. 6-8 at 7:30pm

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