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Wackadoo!  Bluey, Bingo, Chilli, Bandit, and friends are returning to Cincinnati!

BLUEY’S BIG PLAY The Stage Show is making its way across Australia and will be at the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall from January 2-3, 2027

 “Bluey’s Big Play may be her first theatrical experiment, but I doubt it will be the last.” – The Australian Review

“There’s no better show to inspire a lifelong love of the stage in your littlies.” – The Courier Mail, Brisbane

“A Glorious Celebration of everything you love about the show.” ★★★★★ – The Guardian

Tickets on sale Friday, July 31 at 10:00 AM

[Cincinnati, OH] – Grab the sticky geckos, break out the duck cakes, and alert the grannies! It’s time to meet the much-loved Heeler family, who are returning to Cincinnati by popular demand with the Bluey live show, Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show! The Emmy® Award-winning animated preschool series, which airs on Disney Junior, Disney Channel, and Disney+, will be “taking the show on the road” to the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall on Saturday, January 2 and Sunday, January 3, 2027 (see full performance schedule below). The show is part of the Cincinnati Arts Association’s 2026-27 Season.

Tickets go on sale Friday, July 31 at 10:00 AM at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-2787 [ARTS], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. For group sales (10 or more), call (513) 977-4155. Prices include all applicable fees and taxes and are subject to change.

VIP Packages are available. Each package includes one orchestra seat in the first six rows, an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet session with Bluey costume characters, an exclusive Bluey VIP lanyard, exclusive Bluey VIP gift, and an exclusive photo opportunity per group. All VIP attendees must have their own VIP ticket. All children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Get ready for giggles, games, and a whole lot of Heeler fun! Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show brings Australia’s favorite family to life in a playful 45‑minute performance packed with music, imagination, and big heart. With beautifully crafted puppets and all the charm of the Emmy® Award‑winning TV series, it’s a theatrical adventure the whole family can enjoy together.

Live on stage, audiences will see Bluey, Bingo, Mum (Chilli), and Dad (Bandit) as they embark on a fun live adventure. When Dad is hoping for a quiet afternoon on the bean bag, Bluey and Bingo have other ideas. Using all the games, imagination, and ingenuity at their disposal, they set out to get him up and playing along! 

This smash‑hit live show has travelled the globe, playing to over two million fans across the UK, Ireland, Canada, the US, Europe, Singapore, South Africa, and the UAE.  Written by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, with original music by composer Joff Bush, the show also features the iconic voices of Melanie Zanetti (Mum) and David McCormack (Dad).

Enjoy a heart‑warming, laugh‑out‑loud experience that brings families together through play, imagination, and joy.  Whether it’s your child’s first theatre show or a special family outing, Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show is guaranteed to create memories that last long after the curtain comes down.

This is Bluey, For Real Life.

Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show Performance Schedule 

• Saturday, January 2, 2027 – 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM
• Sunday, January 3, 2027 – 11:00 AM

For more information, visit blueylive.com.  Facebook / Instagram: @OfficialBlueyTV / #BlueysBigPlay

Cincinnati Arts Association SPONSORS

The Cincinnati Arts Association is supported [in part] by an investment of public funds from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.

Season Sponsors:  AMERITAS (Founding Season Sponsor), MIAMI UNIVERSITY, ARTSWAVE, LOCAL 12 WKRC-TV, The P&G FUND of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, TRIHEALTH 

SEASON PRESENTING SPONSORS:  21C Museum Hotel, altafiber, Bahl & Gaynor, CityBeat, Harlan Graphics, Heidelberg Distributing, Kinley Cincinnati, The Party Source, Pepsi, Summerfair Cincinnati

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CALENDAR INFORMATION

WHAT:                Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show

WHEN:                Saturday, January 2, 2027 – 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM

                             Sunday, January 3, 2027 – 11:00 AM

WHERE:              Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall

PRICES:               Start at $55.00, inclusive of all fees. VIP packages available.

INFO:                   Get ready for giggles, games, and a whole lot of Heeler fun! Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show brings Australia’s favorite family to life in a playful 45‑minute performance packed with music, imagination, and big heart. With beautifully crafted puppets and all the charm of the Emmy® Award‑winning TV series, it’s a theatrical adventure the whole family can enjoy together.

TICKET INFORMATION – on sale Friday, July 31 at 10:00 AM

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

ARONOFF CENTER & MUSIC HALL
JOB FAIR

Wednesday, August 5, 2026
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Aronoff Center for the Arts · Otto M. Budig Lobby
650 Walnut Street

[Cincinnati, OH]  Be a part of the team of guest services professionals at the Tristate’s premiere arts venues – the Aronoff Center and Music Hall. The Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) is pleased to present a JOB FAIR on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM and 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM at the Aronoff Center’s Otto M. Budig Lobby (main lobby), located downtown at 650 Walnut Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets. Job seekers may attend either of two convenient shifts to learn about available part-time employment opportunities and interview on the spot. CAA is looking for people with outgoing personalities to fill a variety of positions that offer flexible schedules based on applicants’ availability.

Starting in September, part-time positions at the Aronoff Center and Music Hall will be available in the following guest services areas:   Front of House/Audience Services, Event Safety, Guest Relations Representatives, and Custodial Services. Interested job seekers will be able to speak with venue supervisors and members of CAA’s Human Resources Department to learn more about specific jobs. 

“We have been overwhelmed by our past Job Fairs, which attracted hundreds of applicants and resulted in the hiring of many new part-time employees, some of whom are still with us,” said Brenda Carter, CAA’s Vice President, Human Resources. “CAA is committed to serving individuals who are interested in part-time employment in the downtown and Over-the-Rhine area, and who want to work in a fun, artistic environment.  The Aronoff Center and Music Hall have a solid reputation for excellent Guest Services, and we are excited to have new faces join our team!”

CAA employs over one-hundred full-time employees, as well as more than 500 part-time employees in the areas of guest services, arts administration, and stagehand labor.

INFORMATION: (513) 721-3344 or www.CincinnatiArts.org/jobfair. 

Volunteer Opportunities
For those who are interested in volunteering at the Aronoff Center and/or Music Hall, CAA is also looking for outgoing and personable individuals to welcome guests, assist with seating, and maintain the comfort and safety of the audience during events at both venues. For more information, visit www.CincinnatiArts.org/volunteer or stop by the Job Fair to meet the team and learn more about getting involved.

Founded in 1992, the Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) is a not-for-profit organization that oversees the programming and management of two of the Tristate’s finest performing arts venues – the Aronoff Center for the Arts and Music Hall – and is dedicated to supporting performing and visual arts. Each year, CAA presents a diverse schedule of events; serves upwards of 700,000 people in its venues; features the work of talented local, regional, and national artists in the Weston Art Gallery (located in the Aronoff Center); and supports the work of more than one dozen resident companies, including Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati May Festival, Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Symphony/Pops Orchestras, and First Financial Bank Broadway in Cincinnati, presented by TriHealth. Since the inception of its acclaimed arts education and community engagement programs in 1995, CAA has reached more than 2.1 million students and adults.

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH EXPERIENCE®: A John Denver Christmas

Starring Rick Schuler   
America’s Top John Denver Tribute Show

December 18-19, 2026
Aronoff Center – Jarson-Kaplan Theater

Tickets on sale Friday, June 26

[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 Friday, December 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM and Saturday, December 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM as part of the Cincinnati Arts Association’s 2026-27 Season. The tour is presented by Emery Entertainment.

Tickets go on sale Friday, June 26 at 10:00 AM at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. For group sales (10 or more), call (513) 977-4155.

Get ready to fall in love with the holidays all over again! Rocky Mountain High Experience®: A John Denver Christmas whisks you back to the unforgettable 1970s – a golden era when John Denver’s music lit up the airwaves and warmed hearts across America.

Acclaimed performer Rick Schuler brings it all roaring back to life in a holiday concert you’ll be talking about for months. Sing along to the Denver classics you know by heart: “Rocky Mountain High,” “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” “Annie’s Song,” and “Sunshine On My Shoulders,” – each one more stirring than the last.

Then prepare for pure holiday magic as the evening pays loving tribute to Denver’s legendary Christmas specials. Picture the warmth of seasonal treasures like “Aspenglow,” “Silent Night,” “Joy to the World,” and “Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire” – the perfect soundtrack to the most wonderful time of the year.

Whether you’re a lifelong superfan or first-time listener, it doesn’t matter. You’ll walk out inspired, uplifted, and bursting with holiday cheer. This is a celebration for all ages, and the one show this season you absolutely cannot miss. Come experience the magic of John Denver, live! 

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 arts 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 the major Hollywood film release of Grace and Grit (2021), 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 an investment of public funds from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.

Season Sponsors:  AMERITAS (Founding Season Sponsor), MIAMI UNIVERSITY, ARTSWAVE, LOCAL 12 WKRC-TV, The P&G FUND of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, TRIHEALTH 

SEASON PRESENTING SPONSORS:  21C Museum Hotel, Bahl & Gaynor, CityBeat, Harlan Graphics, Heidelberg Distributing, Kinley Cincinnati, The Party Source, Pepsi, Summerfair Cincinnati

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CALENDAR INFORMATION

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

WHEN:                Friday, December 18, 2026 – 7:30 PM

Saturday, December 19, 2026 – 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

WHERE:              Aronoff Center – Jarson-Kaplan Theater

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, June 26 at 10:00 AM

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

THE SIXTIES SHOW
BRINGS ITS AWARD-WINNING THEATRICAL PRODUCTION TO CINCINNATI

Dazzling Multimedia Extravaganza Transports Audiences to Iconic Era

October 16, 2026
Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall

Tickets on sale Friday, June 19 at 10:00 AM

[Cincinnati, OH] – Get ready for a super-charged journey back in time to a turbulent and groundbreaking era when THE SIXTIES SHOW brings its high-octane, immersive, multimedia experience to the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall for one night only on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM. The show is part of the Cincinnati Arts Association’s CAA PRESENTS! 2026-27 Season.

Tickets go on sale Friday, June 19 at 10:00 AM at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-2787 [ARTS], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. For group sales (10 or more), call (513) 977-4155. Prices include all applicable fees and taxes and are subject to change.

Playing to packed theaters and performing arts centers around the US, this award-winning, off-Broadway theatrical production from New York City is not a nostalgia tribute act. Part live concert, part time-travel ride, and entirely unforgettable, THE SIXTIES SHOW brilliantly recreates the 1960s with a ferocious energy that transports audiences to the music, the politics, the pop culture, and the soul of an influential decade that reshaped the world.

Co-created by New York City and Los Angeles music scene veterans Tom Licameli (Technical Producer and Multimedia Director, featured guitarist/vocalist/bassist) and Craig O’Keefe (Musical Producer and Artistic Director, as well as a featured bassist/guitarist/vocalist), THE SIXTIES SHOW combines jaw-dropping musical precision with stunning visuals and vintage flair.

The original show was created as a forceful theatrical thunderclap that rips open this historical timeline through authentically rendered music and brilliant storytelling, The goal was never just to recreate songs, but to evoke genuine feeling through a fully immersive experience to make people feel like they are there – not watching the past, but reimagining it and moving through it, like they’re part of it.

Every note is performed live — no backing tracks, no samples — using authentic 1960s-era gear and instrumentation, right down to the mod wardrobe. Powerfully dramatized by archival footage, newsreel audio, theatrical lighting, and time-bending narration, the result is a spectacular multidimensional history lesson that fires on all fronts.

To achieve the spectacular sound, THE SIXTIES SHOW is anchored by a powerhouse lineup of musicians. The show boasts a cast of current and former members of The Who, John Fogerty’s band, and The Rascals, who have also been hand-picked to perform and record with such legends as Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, The Beach Boys, Bruce Springsteen, and Steely Dan. Individually, the cast members have played the world’s most iconic venues — from Madison Square Garden to The Hollywood Bowl, Wembley Stadium to Tokyo’s Budokan — but when they come together for THE SIXTIES SHOW, it is something truly singular.

The setlist dives deep — featuring not just Top 40 hits, but rare B-sides and deep cuts that defined the ‘60s soundscape — all performed with uncanny fidelity and explosive passion.

Whether you lived through the original era or are discovering it anew, THE SIXTIES SHOW offers theatergoers an exhilarating opportunity to capture lightning in a lava lamp and experience in a unique new way one of the most prodigiously creative time periods in modern history.

For more information on THE SIXTIES SHOW, upcoming tour dates, or to engage on social media, visit www.thesixtiesshow.com.

Cincinnati Arts Association SPONSORS 

The Cincinnati Arts Association is supported [in part] by an investment of public funds from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.

Season Sponsors:  AMERITAS (Founding Season Sponsor), MIAMI UNIVERSITY, ARTSWAVE, LOCAL 12 WKRC-TV, The P&G FUND of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, TRIHEALTH

SEASON PRESENTING SPONSORS:  21C Museum Hotel, altafiber, Bahl & Gaynor, Cincinnati Herald, CityBeat, Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area, Harlan Graphics, Heidelberg Distributing, Kinley Cincinnati, The Party Source, Pepsi, Summerfair Cincinnati

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CALENDAR INFORMATION

WHAT:                The Sixties Show

WHEN:                Friday, October 16, 2026 – 7:30 PM

WHERE:              Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall

PRICES:               Start at $52.75 , inclusive of all fees 

INFO:                   The unforgettable, award-winning, off-Broadway theatrical production from New York City is not a nostalgia tribute act. Part live concert, part time-travel ride, and entirely unforgettable, THE SIXTIES SHOW brilliantly recreates the 1960s with a ferocious energy that transports audiences to the music, the politics, the pop culture, and the soul of an influential decade that reshaped the world.

TICKET INFORMATION – on sale Friday, June 19 at 10:00 AM

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