Our 2025-26 season promises to inspire, entertain, celebrate our differences, and lift up our shared humanity. It features stories that feel familiar, that stand the test of time and that are fresh and contemporary. The lineup truly embodies the Playhouse’s mission to bring diverse, engaging works of great artistry to our community and to put Cincinnati’s artistic excellence in the national spotlight.
Moe & Jack’s Place – The Rouse Theatre
Season presented by Schueler Group
MC & Tom Brennan and
David C. Herriman Fund of Greater Cincinnati Foundation present
MYTHIC
Book and Lyrics by MARCUS STEVENS
Music by ORAN ELDOR
Directed and Choreographed by KATHLEEN MARSHALL
Sept. 20 – Oct. 19, 2025
new pop-rock musical comedy with Broadway ambitions, Mythic makes its U.S. premiere in Cincinnati. The ancient Greek myth of Persephone is turned on its ear, with the gods as chart-topping pop stars, power hungry politicians and attention-seeking influencers. Starstruck by Olympian celebrity, Persephone rebels against her mother Demeter’s expectations and decides to forge her own path. When she sneaks into a party at the Acropolis and meets brooding bad-boy Hades, her life takes an unexpected turn into the Underworld. Mythic played to critical acclaim in London and in a sold-out run in Montreal. This new production will be directed and choreographed by nine-time Tony Award-nominee and three-time Tony Award-winner Kathleen Marshall. If you’ve ever been a teenager or a parent, you’ll love this entertaining, coming-of-age tale.“Each song could be a hit single in its own right. Just heavenly.” – The Stage, UK
Season Sponsor of New Work MARK AND NANCY DAWES
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FIRST FINANCIAL BANK presents
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
By CHARLES DICKENS
Adapted and Originally Directed by BLAKE ROBISON
Directed by BRIDGET LEAK
Nov. 21 – Dec. 28, 2025
The holiday story you love unfolds in spectacular fashion in Moe and Jack’s Place – The Rouse Theatre! In Charles Dickens’ classic tale, Ebenezer Scrooge is a greedy curmudgeon who finds his heart changing when three spirits and the ghost of a long-lost friend show him the errors of his ways. Across one fateful Christmas Eve night, Scrooge recalls the warmth and generosity of past loved ones, learns the value of kindness through Tiny Tim and the Cratchit family and glimpses a terrifying future should his heart remain the same. Featuring dazzling set, costume and lighting designs, A Christmas Carol promises a magical holiday experience for your family.”No humbug – just joy to the world!” – Talkin’ Broadway
Fifth Third Bank presents
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT’S
LITTLE WOMEN
Adapted by LAUREN M. GUNDERSON
From the novel by LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Directed by JOANIE SCHULTZ
Experience the classic novel you adore as it’s being written in this playful and theatrical new adaptation that puts the author in the spotlight. Louisa May Alcott plays Jo March as she recounts how she wrote her famous novel for her real-life sisters who play the characters inspired by them. As they come of age during the Civil War under the loving guidance of Marmee, ambitious Jo, traditional Meg, gentle Beth and spirited Amy balance their sisterly bonds with their distinct personalities. Captivating readers for generations, this beloved story shines anew onstage with an energetic and novelistic approach using dialogue, description and interior thoughts just as Alcott wrote them. Relive this timeless tale of family, resilience and a determined young writer finding her way in the world.“The wit and complexity of Alcott’s characters come alive.” – NewCity Chicago
Sponsored by JOHNSON INVESTMENT COUNSEL & CLARK SCHAEFER HACKETT
Leading Ladies presents
MRS. CHRISTIE
By HEIDI ARMBRUSTER
THE PIANO LESSON
WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE SEA
Written by JEFF AUGUSTIN
Music by THE BENGSONS
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Linda & Gary Greenberg present
BECAUSE YOU’RE MINE
Created by MATT CUSACK and ALLISON KELLY
Dec. 3 – Dec. 23, 2025
This celebration of the great loves and love songs in country music features the return of Matt Cusack and Allison Kelly. They wowed Playhouse audiences in Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash with their versatile, multi-instrumental performances and now bring their passion for country music and their amazing talent to this intimate, musical revue. From iconic duos to contemporary torch songs, Because You’re Mine features singers and songwriters you know and love like: Johnny Cash and June Carter, George Jones and Tammy Wynette, Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn, John Prine and Iris Dement, Chris Stapleton, Kacey Musgraves and so many more! This limited-run ode to county music is sure to be an entertaining and popular night out during the holiday season.“Musical sparks fly off the stage.” – floridaweekly.com
Sponsored by THE MARKLEY FAMILY
MARY’S WEDDING
By STEPHEN MASSICOTTE
Directed by BLAKE ROBISON
Feb. 7 – March 8, 2026
In this poetic romantic drama, Mary and Charlie discover the thrill of first love. But the year is 1914, and the world is collapsing into a brutal war. On the night before her wedding, Mary reminisces about meeting Charlie, a farm boy in rural Canada, during a thunderstorm. Their story is told with dream-like interweaving of scenes from their budding relationship, Charlie’s time in the trenches of France and Mary’s present anticipation of her big day. Both tender and suspenseful, Mary’s Wedding is a stunning and unforgettable story of love, loss, hope and the resilience of the human spirit.“This deeply romantic dream-play goes straight to the heart.” – The Seattle Times
Sponsored by THE LEMMERMAN FAMILY
ELLEN & RAY van der HORST present
Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical
Sponsored by HUNTINGTON BANK
SEASON TICKETS are on sale now!
Season tickets guarantee your seats and get discounted tickets to A Christmas Carol and Because You’re Mine (not included in any season ticket package). You’ll also enjoy exclusive benefits like the best prices, easy ticket exchanges, payment installments, discounted parking and more.
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