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June 29, 2026 · 5:15 pm

Cast Announced for THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Cincinnati Music Theatre

The cast:

  • SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: Ian Meeker
  • SQUIDWARD Q. TENTACLES: Jonathan Kuhl
  • EUGENE KRABS: Chantel Allen
  • SANDY CHEEKS: Aimee Ward
  • PATRICK STAR: Jonathan Cody White
  • SHELDON PLANKTON: Brett Parr
  • PEARL KRABS: MJ Jankovich
  • KAREN, THE COMPUTER: Michelle Shaffer
  • MAYOR OF BIKINI BOTTOM: Chelsea Harris
  • PERCH PERKINS: Justin Carroll
  • PATCHY THE PIRATE: Jeff Centrello
  • LARRY THE LOBSTER: Clayton Edwards
  • MRS. PUFF: Zhen Brown
  • OLD MAN JENKINS: Alex Shaw
  • ELECTRIC SKATES: Jacob Gildenblatt, Ben Locke, Caitlyn Thiel
  • GARY THE SNAIL: Syd Geibel

ENSEMBLE: Corrie Allen, Katy Andrews, Danny Bell, Kayla Centrello, Joey Domhoff, Kashia Ellis-Taylor, Andrew Grimes, Garrett Klaas, Arielle Mantel, Gillian Miller, Elizabeth Pille, Michael Richart, Isabelle Rowe, Bailyn Scent, Josh Stothfang, Nathan Turner, Daniel Uetrecht & Lauren Whyte

Narrated By: Jon Jon, I-Heart Radio Host as the French Narrator

PERFORMANCE DATES: November 13-21, 2026

PERFORMANCE LOCATION: Aronoff Center for the Arts, Jarson-Kaplan Theater, Cincinnati, OH

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Based on the Nickelodeon animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants, The Spongebob Musical follows SpongeBob SquarePants’ attempts to avert a volcanic eruption that could potentially wipe out all life in Bikini Bottom. The musical has been called a “ginormous giggle of a show” that provides a good amount of “giddy, goofy fun” for all audiences.

For tickets visit www.cincinnatiarts.org/events/detail/cmt-spongebob

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June 10, 2026 · 6:28 pm

Cast Announced for ENGLISH LIT at Cincinnati Music Theatre

Cincinnati Music Theatre is thrilled to announce the cast for our Studio Series production of ENGLISH LIT.

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!)

Directed & Conceived by: Greg Dorr
Vocal & Music Directed by: Ted Baldwin
Co-Produced by: MP Carletti & Mark Motz
Choreographed by: MP Carletti
CAST
  • Aimée Ward
  • Brian Anderson
  • Clara Cundick
  • Jamie Evans
  • Joey Domhoff
  • Lizzy Travnik
  • Maddy Weinkam
  • MP Carletti
  • Rebecca Wall
  • Rob Warfel
  • Roger Dumas, Jr
  • Will Warfel

Sept 4th – 12th, 2026
Fifth Third Bank Theater – Aronoff Center for the Arts

For tickets visit www.cincinnatiarts.org/events/detail/cmt-english-lit

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May 21, 2026 · 4:58 pm

Auditions Announced for THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Cincinnati Music Theatre

Cincinnati Music Theatre is excited to announce auditions for our Mainstage Production of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL.

“When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world!”

We encourage performers of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, body types, and physical capabilities to audition.

Auditionees must be at least 18 years of age.

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
Director & Choreographer: MIKE FIELDER
Music Director: ALAN MASTERS
Producers: AMANDA EMMONS SHUMATE, BETHANY BROWN, and NATHAN HESS

AUDITIONS

  • Monday, June 22, 2026 from 7:00PM to 10:00PM
  • Tuesday, June 23, 2026 from 7:00PM to 10:00PM
    *Invited Callbacks: Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 7:00PM

AUDITION LOCATION:
Friendship United Methodist Church – 1025 Springfield Pike, Wyoming, OH 45215

PERFORMANCE DATES: November 13-21, 2026

PERFORMANCE LOCATION: Aronoff Center for the Arts, Jarson-Kaplan Theatre, Cincinnati, OH

Click here for the SPONGEBOB Audition Notice

Click here for the SPONGEBOB Audition Sign Up

 

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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

Click here for the ENGLISH LIT Audition Forms
Click here for to sign up for ENGLISH LIT Auditions

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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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