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May 4, 2026 · 6:23 pm

Auditions Announced for ENGLISH LIT at Cincinnati Music Theatre

Cincinnati Music Theatre is excited to announce auditions for our Studio Series Production of ENGLISH LIT: FROM PAGE TO STAGE, CLASSIC LIT TO MUSICAL WIT.

Do you know how many Broadway Musicals are based on great literary works? Join us as we take audiences through a series of vignettes from Broadway musicals based on literature. Together, we’ll enjoy beloved classics such as “Maybe this Time,” “Over the Rainbow” and “One Day More” along with hits from newer shows like “Little Women,” “The Great Gatsby” and “The Outsiders”.

English Lit is an original musical comedy that takes audiences on a “CliffsNotes journey” through a vast selection of classic literary works by means of the Broadway musicals they inspired. Humor, drama, soaring ballads, and musical theatre gems will move you… from the page to the stage. Hold on tight; there will be a test at the end! (Literally!)

ENGLISH LIT
Director: GREG DORR
Vocal & Music Director: TED BALDWIN
Choreographer & Producer: MP CARLETTI

SEEKING:

Seeking (5) Male Presenting & (6) Female Presenting actors. This production staff is committed to bringing together a diverse group of people. We encourage performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, abilities, body types, and ages to audition.

AUDITIONS:

  • Sunday, May 31, 2026 from 3:30PM to 5:00PM
  • Monday, June 1, 2026 from 6:00PM to 7:30PM

AUDITION LOCATION:

Immanuel United Church of Christ – 210 Jefferson Avenue, Saint Bernard, OH 45217

PERFORMANCE DATES: September 4-12, 2026

PERFORMANCE LOCATION:
Aronoff Center for the Arts, Fifth-Third Theater, Cincinnati, OH

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April 8, 2026 · 6:07 pm

RENT Runs May 8-16

RENT
Cincinnati Music Theatre
May 8-16
Aronoff Center Jarson-Kaplan Theatre [Downtown]

Directed by McLean Parr
Music Direction by Josh Toth
Vocal Direction by Lena Andrews
Produced by Brett Parr

Official cast list |

Based on Puccini’s beloved opera La Bohème, Rent follows the ups and downs of a year in the life of a group of impoverished, artistic friends living in Manhattan’s East Village. Jonathan Larson’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical will move audiences with the iconic chords of “Seasons of Love,” “I’ll Cover You,” and the thrilling, soaring score that is RENT!

  • Fri-Sat, May 8-9 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 10 at 2pm
  • Wed-Fri, May 13-15 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, May 16 at 2pm & 7:30pm

Official page | Facebook event |

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March 26, 2026 · 5:22 pm

CMT Scholarship Applications Are Open

Cincinnati Music Theatre Scholarship Program

The purpose of the Cincinnati Music Theatre Scholarship Program is to encourage and promote the study of theater arts at the collegiate level, particularly musical theater, in both performance and production. Importantly, the CMT Scholarship Program is intended to give back to the Greater Cincinnati area through the support of academic study in recognition of the years of dedicated public interest and support of CMT productions.

CMT, through its scholarship program, will recognize outstanding Cincinnati-area high school seniors who have excelled in various aspects of theater production and/or performance during their high school career and will pursue a college degree in theater arts or theater-related music performance, production or education.

ELIGIBILITY: High school seniors in the Greater Cincinnati area who will be entering college to study theatre/musical arts.

QUALIFICATIONS: Eligible applicants (as described above) must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale).

Applicants must submit an application and portfolio (if applicable). Applications may be emailed to Marypat Carletti, Scholarship Chair, at scholarship@cmtmail.org.

AWARDS: The award will be in the form of a check made payable to the institution for the benefit of the winning applicant(s). The recipient may use the award for any expense related to his/her education; i.e. tuition, fees, books, room and board, etc.

Up to two winners may be selected per year, with each award not to exceed the amount of $1,000.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN APRIL 10, 2026.
NO EXCEPTIONS.

CLICK HERE FOR SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS
CLICK HERE FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

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February 19, 2026 · 5:11 pm

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Runs March 20-28

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Cincinnati Music Theatre
March 20-28
Aronoff Center Fifth Third Bank Theater [Downtown]

Directed by Joey Schnell
Music directed by Darin Art
Choreographed by Karen Hendershot
Produced by J. Michael Durnil

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An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.

  • Fri, March 20 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, March 21 at 3pm & 7:30pm
  • Fri, March 27 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, March 28 at 3pm & 7:30pm

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January 19, 2026 · 5:35 pm

2026-2027 Season Announced by Cincinnati Music Theatre

Cincinnati Music Theatre is proud to announce its 2026 – 2027 Season, “Together: A Season of CommUNITY”, celebrating the power of coming together – through laughter, music, storytelling, and shared experience. Across every show, this season is a reminder that when voices unite, stories are shared, and hearts are open, we are stronger together.

CMT Mainstage Season:

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
November 13-21, 2026
Directed by Mike Fielder

COME FROM AWAY
May 7-15, 2027
Directed by Aubrey E. Wilson

CMT Studio Series Season:

ENGLISH LIT
September 4-12, 2026
Directed by Greg Dorr

IN HARMONY
January 22-30, 2027
Directed by Rebecca Wall

IT’S A SMALL WORLD: A Sherman Brothers Revue
March 19-27, 2027
Directed by Michael Richart

Individual and Season Tickets will go on-sale at a later date. All performances take place at the Aronoff Center for the Arts, located at 650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. For more information about Cincinnati Music Theatre, including auditions and volunteer information, visit our website at www.cincinnatimusictheatre.org.

Cincinnati Music Theatre is proudly sponsored by River Metals Recycling

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