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MAMMA MIA! Tickets On Sale July 19th

TICKETS ON SALE JULY 19
FOR 25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR OF GLOBAL SMASH HIT 

CINCINNATI – Broadway in Cincinnati is thrilled to announce that single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Cincinnati will go on sale Friday, July 19 at 10:00 AM. MAMMA MIA! returns to the Aronoff Center September 3 – 15, 2024 as part of the Broadway in Cincinnati 24/25 season presented by TriHealth. Tickets will be available online at CincinnatiArts.org, by phone at 513.621.ARTS or in person at the Aronoff Center Box Office, downtown.

Since premiering in London in 1999 and on Broadway in 2001, the irresistible musical has captured the hearts of millions around the globe. The sunny, funny tale of a mother, a daughter and three possible dads on a Greek island paradise, all unfolding to the storytelling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs, has now been seen live on stage by 65 million people across the world and turned into two record-breaking movies – MAMMA MIA! The Movie and MAMMA MIA! Here We Go Again.

To date, MAMMA MIA! has been seen in 50 productions in 16 different languages grossing more than $4 billion at the box office.

MAMMA MIA! opened on Broadway in 2001 where it played for a record-breaking 14 years, first at the Winter Garden Theatre, then at the Broadhurst Theatre.  The show also toured North America from 2000-2017 with four different touring companies spanning this period.

Produced by Judy Craymer, MAMMA MIA! The Movie became the highest grossing live action musical film of all time upon its release in 2008. A second film, MAMMA MIA! Here We Go Again, opened in July 2018 and is the most successful live musical movie sequel of all time. The films starred a host of stars including Meryl Streep, Christine Baranski, Julie Walters, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgård, Amanda Seyfried, Dominic Cooper, Lily James and Cher.

With music & lyrics by Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus, MAMMA MIA! is written by Catherine Johnson, directed by Phyllida Lloyd and choreographed by Anthony Van Laast. The production is designed by Mark Thompson, with lighting design by Howard Harrison, sound design by Andrew Bruce & Bobby Aitken, and musical supervision, additional material & arrangements by Martin Koch. 

The North American tour is booked by The Booking Group with casting by Tara Rubin Casting. 

MAMMA MIA! is produced by Judy Craymer, Richard East & Björn Ulvaeus for Littlestar in association with Universal. Amy Jacobs of Bespoke Theatricals is the Executive Producer in association with Work Light Productions.

 MAMMA MIA!  will play the Aronoff Center from September 3 – 15, 2024: Tuesday – Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM, Sundays at 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM. Tickets start at $43 and can be found online at CincinnatiArts.org, by phone at 513.621.ARTS or in person at the Aronoff Center Box Office downtown. For groups of 10 or more, contact the group sales department at 513.369.4363. Performance schedule, prices and cast are subject to change without notice. For more information, please visit BroadwayInCincinnati.com.

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Broadway in Cincinnati presented by TriHealth is committed to bringing the very best of Broadway to the Tri-State, presenting touring Broadway plays and musicals in Cincinnati since 1987. For over twenty years, Broadway in Cincinnati has presented all shows at the Aronoff Center. The Broadway in Cincinnati series brings more than 185,000 people downtown to the Aronoff Center each year and contributes an average of $30 million to the local economy each season. Broadway in Cincinnati is a member of the Greater Cincinnati Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce and The Broadway League. The season is presented by TriHealth.

Broadway Across America (BAA) is part of the John Gore Organization family of companies, which includes Broadway.com, The Broadway Channel, BroadwayBox.com, Group Sales Box Office, and Broadway Brands.  Led by 22-time Tony-winning theater producer John Gore (Owner & CEO), BAA is the foremost presenter of first-class touring productions in North America, operating in 48 markets with over 400,000 subscribers. Presentations include Disney’s The Lion King, Wicked, The Book of Mormon, and Hamilton. Current productions include &Juliet, Hadestown, Hamilton, Hell’s Kitchen, MJ: The Musical, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, The Outsiders and Stereophonic.

The John Gore Organization is the leading presenter, distributor, and marketer of Broadway theater worldwide. Under the leadership of 22-time Tony-winning theater producer and owner John Gore, its family of companies includes Broadway Across America, Broadway.com, The Broadway Channel, BroadwayBox.com, Group Sales Box Office and Broadway Brands. The company presents shows in 48 cities across North America as well as on Broadway, Off-Broadway, London’s West End, Japan, and China. It has won Tony Awards in every producing category as well as numerous other Drama League, Drama Desk, and Olivier Awards.  The John Gore Organization is committed to supporting theater access and education programs that introduce Broadway to the next generation of audiences and theater professionals.

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UP THE AS*PIRIN: PAIN MANAGEMENT at Know Theatre July 26 & 27

KTC_Up the AspirinUP THE AS*PIRIN: PAIN MANAGEMENT
Comes to the Know Theatre July 26th & 27th

Following a successful run at the Falcon Theatre, this hard-hitting night of comedy returns for two nights only.

Taking on major issues and inequalities that affect people of color in American Society every day, through the lens of this year’s ArtsWave theme of Healthcare and Innovation, this sketch-comedy variety show delivers laughter by diving headfirst into serious, thought-provoking stuff.

Led by comedienne Gauravi Shah and local comedy legend, Tatiana Godfrey, a cast of Cincinnati-based writers and performers bring a diverse range of characters and styles to the stage in this hard-hitting yet light-hearted night of comedy.

Featuring the talents of Aiden Sims, Agus Sanchez, Daniel Zimmer, Gauravi Shah, Nathan Tubbs, Romeo Seay, Tatiana Godfrey & Rachel Boyle.

Produced as part of the ArtsWave Black & Brown Artists’ Grant

UP THE AS*PIRIN: PAIN MANAGEMENT
Friday, July 26th & Saturday, July 27th at 8pm

Know Theatre of Cincinnati – 1120 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Visit www.knowtheatre.com/on-stage for more details and to purchase tickets, or phone the box office at 513-300-5669.

Wheelchair-accessible theatre, recommended for ages 16 and up due to mature themes and strong language.

Know Theatre is Cincinnati’s Theatrical Playground. The Know showcases unexpected voices, new works, and plays that embrace the inherent theatricality of the live experience. Know Theatre seeks to be a place where artists and audiences feel welcome to take artistic risks, creating work that is cutting edge and accessible.

The 19th Annual Cincinnati Fringe Festival is made possible by a generous partnership with our neighbors, the Art Academy of Cincinnati and 3CDC.

Know Theatre’s work is made possible, in part, by the generosity of community contributions to the ArtsWave Campaign.

The Ohio Arts Council helps fund Know Theatre with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence, and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.
Know Theatre is also supported by the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, which provides a simple, powerful, and highly personal approach to giving.

Know Theatre is a member of Theatre Communications Group and an Associate Member of the National New Play Network.

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH EXPERIENCE®: A John Denver Christmas | Sat., November 30, 2024 | Aronoff Center 

CAA_Rocky Mountain ExperienceROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH EXPERIENCE®: A John Denver Christmas

Starring Rick Schuler
America’s Top John Denver Tribute Show

November 30, 2024
Aronoff Center – Jarson-Kaplan Theater

Tickets on sale Friday, July 12

[Cincinnati, OH] – Feel a little sunshine on your shoulders this holiday season when Rocky Mountain High Experience®: A John Denver Christmas starring Rick Schuler plays the Aronoff Center’s intimate Jarson-Kaplan Theater on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM as part of the Cincinnati Arts Association’s 2024-25 Season. The tour is presented by Emery Entertainment.

Tickets go on sale Friday, July 12 at 10:00 AM at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. Prices start at $66.00. Applicable services fees may apply. Prices are subject to change.

A John Denver Christmas is a magical and intimate experience that will take you back to the ’70s when John Denver’s music permeated the airways and spanned the radio dial. Rick Schuler’s enchanting holiday show features all your favorite Denver hits including “Rocky Mountain High,” “Sunshine On My Shoulders,” “Take Me Home Country Roads,” “Leaving On A Jet Plane,” “Annie’s Song,” and “Thank God I’m A Country Boy,” just to name a few.

Schuler wondrously weaves in Denver’s heartwarming inspirational carols and holiday classics from his memorable TV specials and Christmas albums including “Aspenglow,” “Away in a Manger,” “Silent Night,” “Joy to the World,” “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire,” “Let it Snow,” “Silver Bells,” and many more festive standards.

Rocky Mountain High Experience®: A John Denver Christmas captivates audiences young and old alike. Don’t miss the incomparable event of the season – you will swear that you’re back in the ’70s with John Denver on stage. 

RICK SCHULER
Rick Schuler emerged as the leading performer of John Denver’s music almost four decades ago. His Rocky Mountain High Experience® is just that – a true experience. Even Denver’s bandmates sing Schuler’s praises. He not only sings, sounds, and looks like Denver, he shares his humanitarian spirit and incorporates his global works into the show. He performs in front of thousands of Denver fans at such wide-ranging venues as performing art centers, theatres, and outdoor festival stages, and has been featured on nationally syndicated television and radio shows. Also, Rick was chosen to open and close an upcoming major Hollywood film release called Grace and Grit starring Mena Suvari and Frances Fisher among others and directed by Sebastian Siegel. For more information on Rick Schuler, visit https://www.rickschulermusic.com

CINCINNATI ARTS ASSOCIATION SPONSORS

The Cincinnati Arts Association is supported [in part] by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio and the National Endowment for the Arts.

SEASON SPONSORS: AMERITAS (Founding Season Sponsor), ARTSWAVE, FIFTH THIRD BANK (Lifetime Endowment Partner), LOCAL 12 WKRC-TV, The P&G FUND of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation

SEASON PRESENTING SPONSORS:  21C Museum Hotel, Bahl & Gaynor, Cincinnati Herald, CityBeat, Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area, Harlan Graphics, Heidelberg Distributing, Kinley Cincinnati, Pepsi, Skyline Chili, TriHealth

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CALENDAR INFORMATION

WHAT:                Rocky Mountain High Experience®: A John Denver Christmas

WHEN:                Saturday, November 30, 2024 – 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

WHERE:              Aronoff Center – Jarson-Kaplan Theater

PRICES:               Start at $66.00. Additional service fees may apply. Prices subject to change.

INFO:                  This magical and intimate concert experience will take you back to the ’70s when John Denver’s music permeated the airways and spanned the radio dial. Rick Schuler’s enchanting holiday show features all your favorite Denver hits, plus many of the heartwarming, inspirational carols and holiday classics from his memorable TV specials and Christmas albums.

TICKET INFORMATION – on sale Friday, July 12 at 10:00 AM

  • www.CincinnatiArts.org
  • (513) 621-ARTS [2787]
  • Aronoff Center Ticket Office
  • Group sales (10 or more): (513) 977-4155

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2024-2025 Season Announced by Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative

CPI_logoLocal Playwriting Group Selects Scripts for Staged Readings

Cincinnati, Ohio—July 10, 2024—At its June board meeting, Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative (CPI) Board of Directors announced the selected scripts for its New Voices 2024/2025 season which will showcase both new and emerging local playwrights.

The following CPI members will have their Full-length, One Act and Short plays performed as staged readings at the Fifth Third Theater in downtown Cincinnati on the following six Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m.

September 17, 2024
HeARTLAND by Paul Shortt

October 15, 2024
Thump by Michael DeFrancesco

November 12, 2024
Please Hold for the Pandemic . . . . by Liz Coley
The Beginning of Forever by Bertha Lynn Davis

February 11, 2025
Lovefest 3
CPI’s original ten-minute play festival fundraiser returns for a third time to support the American Heart Association with 8 short plays about love and romance! Lovefest 3 Playwrights will be announced in the Fall of 2024.

March 11, 2025
Finding Mickey Mantle by Wendy Vogel

April 15, 2025
Natchez Trace by Jeremy Simmons
Burnt Toast of Broadway by Greg Hatfield
Guardian Angel Blues by Dave Doster
This Ain’t Like You, Adrienne and An Old Person at the Bank by Roger Brookfield

Twenty-minute audience talkback sessions are conducted for staged readings with 2 or fewer playwrights at the end of each performance. Written feedback is obtained from the audience for staged readings with 3 or more playwrights.

Season tickets go on sale Friday, July 12 through Tuesday, September 17, 2024 for $50 which includes all 6 dates for the price of 5 and can be purchased online at https://www.cincinnatiarts.org/events/detail/cpi-new-voices-2024-2025-series or by calling the Aronoff box office at 513-621-2787. Online and phone orders will incur additional service fees. Single event tickets go on sale on July 30, 2024 for $10 per person plus service fees. Lovefest 3 tickets will be $15 each plus service fees. In person ticket purchases at the Aronoff box office will not incur service fees.

CPI is a non-profit theater arts organization whose mission is to support playwrights in the Cincinnati Metropolitan Area by offering free playwriting workshops, cold and staged readings to provide valuable feedback so that scripts can be further developed to potentially become fully produced or published.

To join CPI, visit the website at https://cincyplaywrights.org or follow on social media both on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cincyplaywrights and X https://x.com/cincyplaywright.

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2024-2025 Season Announced by Falcon Theatre

FT_logoEvery show in our 2024-25 season is a regional premiere and we’re so excited to bring these amazing plays to our audience for the coming season. More information will be coming soon, but make plans now to catch everything in our season!

POTUS by Selina Fillinger
September 13-28, 2024

One four-letter word is about to rock 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. When the President unwittingly spins a PR nightmare into a global crisis, the seven brilliant and beleaguered women he relies upon most risk life, liberty, and the pursuit of sanity to keep the commander-in-chief out of trouble.

Selina Fillinger’s brilliant, all-female farce took Broadway by storm in a star-studded production that earned three 2022 Tony nominations.

MINDGAME by Anthony Horowitz
November 1-16-2024

A prominent author of novels and “true crime”stories enters a secluded mental institution to interview a serial killer who has been confined there for thirty years. The superintendent of the institution does not want the interview to take place and is hostile. In an effort to make the writer to understand what it means to be insane, he restrains him in a straight jacket. Then he pulls out a scalpel; he is the serial killer. The inmates have taken over the asylum and killed all of the staff except for “Nurse Plimpton”. Actually a doctor, she tries to intervene and is gruesomely dispatched or so the audience thinks. Mindgame was a riveting hit in London’s West End and later Off-Broadway starring Keith Carradine directed by Ken Russell.

HANGMEN by Martin McDonnagh
January 24-February 8, 2025

It’s 1965, and the death penalty has just been abolished in the United Kingdom. Naturally all of Oldham, northern England, wants to know what Harry, the second-best hangman in the country, has to say about it. As the news breaks, Harry’s pub is overrun with locals and reporters looking for a quote, until a visitor arrives with a darker and more mysterious agenda

MR. PARKER by Michael McKeever
March 14-29, 2025

At 54 years old, Terry Parker finds himself at a crossroads in his life. After the loss of his partner of 30 years, he finds himself suddenly single and unable to adjust to a world that has moved on without him. After a night of heavy drinking, he wakes up with a 28-year-old bartender-slash-Uber-driver. These two very different people begin a tentative relationship, and what starts out as a one-night stand becomes a journey of self-discovery for a man trying to let go of the past and move forward, while dealing with the pressures of being middle-aged, gay and alone in the ever-changing landscape of today’s America.

TBA – Stay tuned for the announcement of the final show of our season. We’ll be posting it very soon!

Ted J. Weil, Producing Artistic Director, says, “This is a season of plays about chaos…from the chaos of dark minds, to the changes that alter our lives irrevocably, to the outrageous (and farcical) inner workings of the White House, this season offers drama, mystery, comedy and pathos.  I am honored by the hard work and artistry of the wonderful people who choose to share their talents and passion with us at Falcon Theatre and am thrilled to have these outstanding plays to offer our amazing artists and audience.”

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