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March 10, 2026 · 5:13 pm

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Announces 2026-27 Season, Including World Premiere by Theresa Rebeck & Inaugural MADE IN CINCINNATI: New Works Festival

Season also features two new thrillers for the stage, Pulitzer Prize-winners and the return of CINCINNATI KING

CINCINNATI – Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park today announced its 2026-27 season, including the world premiere of Theresa Rebeck’s commissioned media satire TALK, the centerpiece of its inaugural Made in Cincy: New Works Festival. Other season highlights: two new thrillers for the stage, the regional premiere of the Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning PURPOSE and the return of the hit musical about King Records, CINCINNATI KING.

“Our goal for the Made in Cincy: New Works Festival is to create a platform where local and national artists can be seen, supported and celebrated,” said Blake Robsion, Osborn Family Producing Artistic Director. “The festival will develop and premiere plays and musicals that become part of the American canon — works by some of the country’s most compelling artists —while simultaneously highlighting the artistic excellence of our local community for audiences across the nation. Who is better to help us launch this annual endeavor than Theresa Rebeck? Not only is she a prolific, nationally-recognized playwright, but she grew up right here in Cincinnati.”

Made in Cincy: New Works Festival will pilot this spring during the week of May 4, with public readings and events on May 8 and 9, 2026. The May events will feature local writers and Resident Artists Isaiah Reaves and Maggie Lou Rader, as well as nationally recognized playwright Nathan Alan Davis, who will workshop a brand-new commissioned play. Davis’s play Origin Story was produced by the Playhouse in 2023.

The official launch of Made in Cincy: New Works Festival will take place this fall. Development work with artists will occur during the week of September 28, culminating in a schedule of events on October 3 and 4, 2026. TALK runs September 26 to October 25, with official opening night on October 1.

Rebeck is an award-winning and widely produced playwright, television and film writer and novelist, whose work can be seen and read throughout the United States and abroad. She is the most Broadway-produced female playwright of our time. Her Broadway plays include Dead Accounts, which had its world premiere at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.

Other 2026-27 season titles include Arun Lakra’s high-tech thriller HEIST; Brandon Jacob-Jenkin’s Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning PURPOSE; the return of the hit musical about King Records, CINCINNATI KING by KJ Sanchez; Jeffrey Hatcher’s new adaptation of the psychological thriller ROPE; and the regional premiere of Douglas Lyons witty rom-com, TABLE 17.

“From Pulitzer Prize winners and edge of your seat suspense to romantic comedy and musical celebrations, our new season offers the variety that Playhouse audiences have come to know and love,” said Robison. “We’ve put together an exciting and bold mix of storytelling, including some fun genres you might usually associate with film – thrillers, crime capers and rom-com – that will have uniquely theatrical stagings to entertain live audiences.”

The 2026-27 Season features:

  • Edge of your seat suspense in HEIST, a high-tech crime caper, and ROPE, a psychological thriller known for the Hitchcock film of the same name.
  • A celebration of Cincinnati’s rich music history with the return of the King Records musical CINCINNATI KING.
  • The witty romantic comedy TABLE 17 and a heartfelt, humorous look at dating in THE TWELVE DATES OF CHRISTMAS.
  • Pulitzer Prize winners PURPOSE, the celebrated Broadway play and winner of the Tony Award, and I AM MY OWN WIFE, based on a fascinating true story.
  • TALK, a world premiere and razor-sharp satire by award-winning Broadway playwright and Cincinnati native Theresa Rebeck and centerpiece of the inaugural Made in Cincy: New Works Festival.
  • GET HAPPY: ANGELA INGERSOLL SINGS JUDY GARLAND, a special concert event featuring an Emmy-nominated performance seen on PBS.
  • SEASON EXTRAS: The annual holiday favorite, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and a special limited engagement, MIND READER with acclaimed mentalist Vinny DePonto.

2026-27 MOE AND JACK’S PLACE – THE ROUSE THEATRE SEASON

Presented by Schueler Group

 

MC and Tom Brennan present
HEIST
By Arun Lakra
Directed by Blake Robison
Co-Produced with Milwaukee Repertory Theater and Gulfshore Playhouse
September 12 – October 11, 2026

Production Sponsor: Johnson Investment Counsel
Honorary Producer: Barbara Weyand

Short Description:
Inspired by movies like Ocean’s Eleven, Now You See Me and The Sting – this theatrical caper is a high-tech mystery for the stage. When a team of professional thieves assembles to pull off one last job, the heist goes sideways into a web of danger, betrayal and double crosses. Blending quick-witted banter and heart-pounding suspense with a high-octane production, Heist  takes you on a fun and thrilling ride.

One Liner:
Inspired by movies like Ocean’s Eleven, this high-tech mystery takes you on a fun and heart-pounding thrill ride.

Ellen and Ray van der Horst present
GET HAPPY: ANGELA INGERSOLL SINGS JUDY GARLAND
An Artists Lounge Live Production
October 17 – November 7, 2026

Production Sponsor: Elizabeth Hendy, in loving memory of David G. Hendy

Short Description:
In a vibrant, Emmy-nominated performance seen on PBS, award-winning actress Angela Ingersoll sings the works of Judy Garland in this special concert event. Backed by a dynamite band, Ingersoll delivers virtuosic vocals, passionate storytelling, humor and heart. Classic songs include “Get Happy,” “The Trolley Song,” “The Man That Got Away,” “That’s Entertainment!” and, of course, “Over the Rainbow.” Don’t miss this entertaining and unforgettable tribute to an American icon.

One-Liner:
In a vibrant, Emmy-nominated performance seen on PBS, award-winning actress Angela Ingersoll sings the works of Judy Garland in this special concert event.

First Financial Bank presents
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
By Charles Dickens
Adapted and Originally Directed by Blake Robison
Directed by Bridget Leak
November 20 – December 27, 2026

SEASON EXTRA: Not part of season ticket packages.

Short Description:
The holiday story you love unfolds in spectacular fashion in Moe and Jack’s Place – The Rouse Theatre! Charles Dickens’ classic tale of the curmudgeon Ebenezer Scrooge, who finds his heart changing one fateful Christmas Eve, combines with dazzling set, costume and lighting designs to create a magical experience for your family!

One Liner: 
The holiday story you love unfolds with dazzling set, costume and lighting designs to create a magical experience for your family!

Fifth Third Bank presents
CINCINNATI KING
Written and Directed by KJ Sanchez
January 30 – February 28, 2027

Production Sponsors: The Greenberg Family, in loving memory of Linda Greenberg, and The Markley Family

SHORT DESCRIPTION:
Celebrate Cincinnati’s King Records in the return of the hit musical that traces the groundbreaking rise of music pioneer Syd Nathan and the artists he produced. Based on interviews, the show chronicles behind-the-scenes tales of King Records hits including “The Twist,” “Blues Stay Away From Me,” “Fever” and “Need Your Love So Bad.” Cincinnati King shines the spotlight on the Queen City’s music roots.

ONE-LINER:
Celebrate Cincinnati’s rich music history with the return of the hit musical about King Records.

Moe & Jack Rouse and Randolph Wadsworth present
PURPOSE
By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Directed by Tyrone Phillips
March 13 – April 4, 2027

SHORT DESCRIPTION:
Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize, this riveting and hilarious new drama lays bare the influential Jasper family, led by a renowned Civil Rights leader and his formidable wife. When their adult sons return home for a celebration, the evening unravels and ignites long-simmering tensions. Accusations fly and secrets are laid bare as the Jaspers must reckon with their faith, their legacy and their purpose.

ONE-LINER:
Winner of the Tony Award and the Pulitzer Prize, this riveting and hilarious drama lays bare the long-simmering tensions and secrets of one influential family.

Leading Ladies presents
ROPE
Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher
Based on the play “Rope’s End” by Patrick Hamilton
Directed by Blake Robison
April 24 – May 23, 2027

Honorary Producer: The Lemmerman Family

SHORT DESCRIPTION:
The gripping psychological thriller that inspired the Alfred Hitchcock and Jimmy Stewart film of the same name gets a tantalizing new adaptation. Two young men commit “the perfect murder,” then host a dinner party in the very room where the body is hidden. As the evening progresses, tension builds from one moment to the next as one of the killers grows bolder and the other gets increasingly nervous. Will they get away with murder? Rope will captivate fans of suspense-filled thrillers and leave you breathless.

ONE-LINER:
The gripping psychological thriller that inspired the Alfred Hitchcock film of the same name gets a tantalizing new adaptation.

ROSENTHAL SHELTERHOUSE THEATRE

Season presented by The Vontz Family

Digi and Mike Schueler present
TALK
World Premiere
By Theresa Rebeck
Directed by Melisa Annis
September 26 – October 25, 2026

Production Sponsor: The Roy Cockrum Foundation
Season Sponsor of New Work: Nancy and Mark Dawes

SHORT DESCRIPTION:
This world premiere delivers biting satire of the current media environment and will no doubt get people talking. When an unplanned guest is added to the mix of standard talking heads during a live news talk show, the conversation goes off the rails, and the show descends into chaos. All political points of view are represented, and all are skewered as this razor-sharp and funny play shines a satirical spotlight on news and dialogue in today’s fast-moving media world. A centerpiece of the inaugural Made in Cincy: New Works Festival, Talk was commissioned by the Playhouse from the award-winning Broadway and Hollywood writer and Cincinnati native Theresa Rebeck.

ONE-LINER:
A razor-sharp and funny world premiere that shines a satirical spotlight on the current media environment.

THE TWELVE DATES OF CHRISTMAS
By Ginna Hoben
Directed by Laura Kepley
November 7 – December 27, 2026

SHORT DESCRIPTION:
After seeing her fiancé kissing another woman on the televised Thanksgiving Day Parade, Mary’s life falls apart – just in time for the holidays. Newly single, she stumbles through the emotional, and often comically absurd, minefield of dating over the next year with each milestone on the calendar bringing dating misadventures. Until the following Christmas arrives and an unexpected encounter opens her heart and a new way forward. This heartfelt one-woman comedy brings humor and a fresh, modern spirit to the holiday season.

ONE-LINER:
This heartfelt one-woman comedy about dating misadventures brings a fresh, modern spirit to the holiday season.

SPECIAL LIMITED ENGAGEMENT – TWO WEEKS ONLY
SEASON EXTRA: Not part of season ticket packages.

MIND READER
Created and performed by Vinny DePonto
January 26 – February 7, 2027

Join acclaimed theatre-maker and mentalist Vinny DePonto for an evening of mind reading, psychic experiments and unexplained phenomena.

I AM MY OWN WIFE
By Doug Wright
Directed by Joanie Schultz
February 20 – March 21, 2027

Honorary Producer: Marty C. Tomb

SHORT DESCRIPTION:
Based on a true story and inspired by interviews conducted by the playwright, I Am My Own Wife is the fascinating tale of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, an elegant and eccentric German trans woman who, against all odds managed to survive the Nazis during World War II and the repressive Communist regime that followed. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, one actor gives a tour-de-force performance of over 30 roles in this profound story of survival.

ONE-LINER:
This Pulitzer Prize-winning play recounts the fascinating and true tale of an eccentric German trans woman who survived World War II and its aftermath.

TABLE 17
By Douglas Lyons
April 3 – May 16, 2027

SHORT DESCRIPTION:
Romance, regrets and second chances play out in this entertaining rom-com for the stage. Once engaged, Jada and Dallas meet for dinner to untangle their complicated past. Despite the intrusion of a cheeky waiter and their best efforts to keep it casual, an undeniable spark still lingers. A hit off-Broadway and in Los Angeles, Table 17 is a witty new comedy about love found, lost and possibly reignited. If you love a rom-com, this play is for you!

ONE-LINER:
Romance, regrets and second chances play out in this witty rom-com.

2026-27 SEASON TICKET INFORMATION:

Current season ticket holders must renew by April 24 to save their seats or to make a request to change them. Season tickets include exclusive benefits like the best prices, payment installments, discounted parking, and first access to A CHRISTMAS CAROL and MIND READER. Purchase those productions with season tickets to add the cost to a payment plan. Season ticket packages start with as few as three shows and range from $114 to $734.50, depending on the seat location and the productions included. A student season ticket package is available for $18 per production.

Purchase by visiting the Playhouse website at www.cincyplay.com or by calling the Box Office at 513-421-3888 or 800-582-3208 toll-free in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. For TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) access, call 513-345-2248. The Playhouse is fully accessible.

The Playhouse is supported by the generosity of tens of thousands of contributors to the annual ArtsWave Campaign, the region’s primary source for arts funding. The Ohio Arts Council helps fund the Playhouse with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.

All 2026-27 season illustrations, except MIND READER, by Kenton Brett.

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March 3, 2026 · 3:02 pm

MRS. CHRISTIE, A Mystery Based on Agatha Christie’s Real-Life Disappearance, Now Playing in the Rouse Theatre

CINCINNATI ( March 3, 2026) – The curious, real-life disappearance of Agatha Christie sets the stage for MRS. CHRISTIE, now in previews in Moe and Jack’s Place – The Rouse Theatre and presented by the Leading Ladies. The charming mystery, which Broadway World called “sophisticated, smart, funny, heartbreaking and hopeful,” runs through March 29. (Opening night is March 5.)

When Agatha Christie was 37 years old in 1926, she vanished for 11 days, prompting a nationwide search. Then, she reappeared without explanation. The reasons behind her disappearance remain unknown to this day, but Christie left clues behind including in her documented biography. A century later, a devoted superfan emerges to solve the case. MRS. CHRISTIE follows the parallel journeys of Agatha in 1926 and Lucy, the superfan determined to solve the disappearance in 2026.

Playwright Heidi Armbruster, an Agatha Christie superfan herself who has read all 37 novels, blends historical detail with theatrical invention, inviting audiences to consider not only what happened during those missing days but also how Christie’s life and legacy continue to resonate a century later.

MRS. CHRISTIE “cracks open the mythology around Agatha and lets us sit with the human being inside it – brilliant, wounded, funny, furious, searching,” explained Associate Artistic Director Joanie Schultz, director of MRS. CHRISTIE, which is a co-production with Milwaukee Repertory Theater. “Heidi doesn’t flatten her into a legend. She lets her be contradictory. Brave and petty. Lost and luminous. And through Lucy – who represents all of us who love Christie’s work – we see ourselves reflected back.”

“There’s also a tension in the play between Agatha’s public mask and her private self. I’m interested in the idea that the work and the woman are inseparable. Her secrets, her shame, her reinvention — those things don’t exist apart from the books. They fuel them,” noted Armbruster. “Learning about her life gave me a deeper appreciation for her work. Americans, especially, love a reinvention story. Christie’s life is a chrysalis story as much as it is a mystery.”

ARTISTS

Matt Bowdren*                                      Archie

Blake Hamilton Currie*                         William/Collins

Amira Danan*                                       Nancy/Chloe

Zoë Sophia Garcia*                              Lucy

Dale Hodges*                                       Jane

Betsy Hogg*                                         Charlotte/Mary

Alex Keiper*                                         Agatha

William Sturdivant*                               Monsieur

Heidi Armbruster                                  Playwright

Joanie Schultz                                      Director

Se Hyun Oh                                         Set Designer

Valérie Thérèse Bart                            Costume Designer

Keith Parham                                       Lighting Designer

Thomas Dixon                                      Sound Designer/Original Music

Deanie Vallone                                     Dramaturg

Jonathan Hetler, CSA                          Casting Director

Andrea L. Shell *                                  Stage Manager

Shelby Scaffidi*                                    Assistant Stage Manager

Madison Stone*                                    Assistant Stage Manager

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

TICKETS
Tickets begin at $37.00. Preview performances take place on March 3 and 4. Prices vary depending on performance. Opening performance is March 5 at 7:30 p.m. Regular performances will take place on Tuesday-Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. A matinee performance will be offered on March 18 at 1 p.m. To purchase tickets or for more information, call the Playhouse Box Office at 513-421-3888 (toll-free in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana at 800-582-3208) or visit www.cincyplay.com. Patrons who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind or speech disabled: dial 711 to connect to the Box Office via Ohio Relay Services.

EVENTS

Preview Performances
Be among the first to see the show before opening night and save! Preview performance tickets are discounted.

  • Tuesday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m.

Opening Night
Share the excitement of the opening performance!

  • Thursday, March 5, 7:30 p.m.

Wine Pairing Dinner
$75 per person, tickets sold separately
Wine Pairing Dinner from 6-7 p.m.
Performance at 7:30 p.m.

  • Thu., March 12 at 6 p.m.
  • Fri., March 27 at 6 p.m. (SOLD OUT)

Join us for an evening where storytelling meets fine wine. Enjoy a curated wine tasting experience where we pair four delicious courses that complement every sip. Mingle with fellow theatre lovers, indulge your palate, and enjoy community and connection. It’s a celebration of everything we love—exceptional performances, exquisite wines, delicious food, and memorable moments. Cheers to a night to remember! Reservation is required 10 days prior to the event.

To purchase a Wine Pairing Dinner event as an add on only (without a ticket to the show) click here.

Agatha Christie Film Screenings
Dive deeper into the world of Agatha Christie with local film historian Joe Horine at the Esquire Theatre. Join us for a movie screening followed by a Q&A session. For tickets and more information, esquiretheatre.com.

  • Sun., March 8 at 7 p.m. Murder on the Orient Express (1974)
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  • Mon., March 9 at 7:30 p.m. Witness for the Prosecution (1957)
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Art Talks (Formerly Meet the Artists)
Stay after select performances for a behind-the-scenes discussion with members of the artistic team.

Read Between the Wines Book Club
Join us in reading and discussing one of Agatha Christie’s novels that ties in with the play at our pre-show Read Between the Wines Book Club events. Each one includes wine, hors d’oeuvres and a fun book discussion. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the discussion runs 6:15 to 7 p.m. in the Kaplan Lobby. Cost is $25 per person, per event, which includes the hors d’oeuvres, two glasses of wine and doesn’t include tickets to the play (sold separately).

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie

  • Thursday, March 19, 2026, 6:15-7 p.m.

Pay What You Can
Pay What You Can performances are an additional way we try to make live theatre accessible to those who otherwise might not be able to attend our shows. Tickets can be purchased by phone at 513-421-3888 or in person beginning at noon, day of the performance only. Tickets are subject to availability.

  • Wed., March 11 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Wed., March 18 at 1 p.m. (Tickets available for purchase at 11 a.m.)

Audio-Described Performance
Trained volunteers describe the visual elements of the production via a hearing enhancement system, allowing patrons to hear dialogue, music and other sound effects. The description is timed to avoid interfering with dialogue. Before the show and during intermission, show and actor information are shared.

  • Sat., March 21 at 2 p.m.

Signed ASL Performance
Each Rouse Theatre production offers one signed ASL performance during the show’s run.

  • Sun., March 22 at 2 p.m.

College Night
Join other students who love theatre at College Night and enjoy an exclusive post-show gathering with an artist from the show. College students can purchase advance tickets for just $15 and stay after the performance for a curated discussion with one of the artists — and free pizza! Student ID required.

  • Thu., March 26 at 7:30 p.m.

ADVISORY
MRS. CHRISTIE is recommended for ages 13 and up. Using minimal adult language, the mysterious disappearance of Agatha Christie leads to depictions of attempted murder as well as references to violence, infidelity and death. Two characters discuss having suicidal thoughts.

SPONSORS
Presented by the Leading Ladies. Honorary Producer is the Lemmerman Family. Design sponsors are Karen and Bill Neyer. Artist Sponsors are Frost Brown Todd, Geiler and Brooks and Beth Ewing. The 2025-26 Season is presented by The Scheuler Group. Rouse Season Designer Sponsor is Kerry Automotive.

The Playhouse is supported by the generosity of tens of thousands of contributors to the annual ArtsWave Campaign, the region’s primary source for arts funding. The Ohio Arts Council helps fund the Playhouse with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.

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February 19, 2026 · 5:14 pm

TENDERLY: The Rosemary Clooney Musical Runs March 21-May 17

TENDERLY: The Rosemary Clooney Musical 
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
March 21-May 17
Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theatre [Eden Park]

Directed by Michael Marotta

One of the most beloved entertainers of all time comes home in this exhilarating and inspiring musical biography. Rosemary Clooney’s journey starts with her humble beginnings in Maysville, Kentucky, and Cincinnati and follows her rise to Hollywood stardom. With her signature songs woven throughout, trace the story of her amazing successes on film, radio and TV, her personal battles with addiction and depression, and her triumphant comeback. And through it all, she topped the charts for nearly five decades. A sold-out hit around the country and during its previous extended run at the Playhouse, Tenderly offers a remarkably personal portrait of the woman whose unparalleled talent and unbridled personality made her a legend. Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical  is appropriate for teenage and adult audiences. The inspiring story of Rosemary Clooney’s life contains mild adult language and other mature themes, most notably involving her nervous breakdown and one-time addiction to pills.

  • In preview Sat, March 21 at 7:30pm
  • In preview Tue-Wed, March 24-25 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 26-27 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, March 28 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, March 29 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, March 31-April 3 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, April 4 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 5 at 2pm
  • Tue, April 7 at 7:30pm
  • Wed, April 8 at 1pm
  • Thu-Fri, April 9-10 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, April 11 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 12 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, April 14-17 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, April 18 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 19 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, April 21-24 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, April 25 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 26 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, April 28-May 1 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, May 2 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 3 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, May 5-8 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, May 9 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 10 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, May 12-15 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, May 16 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 17 at 2pm

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February 17, 2026 · 5:14 pm

MARY’S WEDDING Review

Review by Rob Bucher

MARY’S WEDDING presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park through March 8th. I attended the opening night performance. 

Aaron Schilling as Charlie & Britian Seibert as Mary. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Playhouse in the Park transforms the Shelterhouse Theatre into an early 1900s barn for an intimate love story opening just in time for Valentine’s Day. Set during and after World War I, Mary’s dream on her wedding day chronicles the love story of Mary and Charlie, who’s romance and resolve are tested by the realities of a world at war.

Actors Aaron Shilling as Charlie and Britian Siebert as Mary have great chemistry together and easily draw the audience into their romance. At times, Siebert also takes on the additional role of Flowers, Charlie’s commanding officer while in France. The script itself has been described as poetic, as the actors re-live their journey from their initial meeting, through the trials of war, until their story returns full circle to Mary’s wedding day.

The set by Lex Liang paired with lighting design by Michelle Habeck serves as a beautiful and dynamic backdrop to the story. Liang also serves as Costume Designer for the production, using added costume pieces to alter the actor’s looks throughout the intermission-less performance. Director Blake Robinson allows the story to unfold naturally, with expert pacing and great use of the entire stage.

Overall, a satisfying love story expertly told.

My rating: 4.5 out of 5.

Click here for more information on the production.

 

 

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February 16, 2026 · 4:58 pm

Playhouse Summer Camps & Performance Academies Now on Sale

Summer programs offered in Mt. Adams and Mason

CINCINNATI – Registration is now open for Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s immersive summer theatre camps and performance academies. Designed for campers entering 1st through 12th grade, the camps provide an opportunity to explore theatre while enjoying a diverse lineup of themes inspired by beloved films and Broadway hits, including KPop Demon Hunters, Wicked, Seussical KIDS, Legally Blonde, Hamilton and Superman.

Camps take place at the Playhouse’s Mainstage Theatre Complex in Mt. Adams and the Mason Community Center, with options for before and after care.

Guided by camp staff, campers learn performance techniques including musical theatre, stage combat, writing, acting, rehearsal and performance — while at the same time gaining confidence and exploring their individuality.

One-week theatre camps for campers entering Grades 1-6 or 1-10

  • Learn the fundamentals of creating theatre with an informal Shareformance at the end of the week. Each week focuses on a unique theme: KPop Demon Hunters, Disney’s Zombies and Descendants, Super Mario, SpongeBob and Wicked: For Good.

One-week performance showcases for campers entering Grades 6-12

  • Campers explore theatrical skills with an emphasis on performance and storytelling techniques and a Showcase at the end of the week. Showcase themes: Hamilton and KPop Demon Hunters.

Two-week performance academies for campers entering Grades 1-12

  • Campers work together to stage a full-length play or musical from start to finish, while focusing on theatrical skills. Daily rehearsals culminate in a final performance complete with select costumes and set pieces. This summer’s performance academies are Seussical KIDS and Shrek KIDS for younger performers, with Legally Blonde The Musical JR. and Beware the Jabberwock for teens and tweens.

“The campers grow every single week, and we see it. A camper who comes in on the first day of a five-day camp is not the same camper who leaves on Friday,” says Ariana Moses, the Playhouse’s Education Director. “They’ve made friendships, they’ve formed a community, they’ve learned new skills, and they’ve put together something to show their family and friends.”

Summer Camp offers The Launch Pad Accessibility Program, offering opportunities for campers who have developmental disabilities, neurodivergence and sensory challenges to participate in camps and have their unique needs met. Camp staff are trained to meet specific needs and accommodations, and a family coordinator works with parents and caregivers to ensure a comfortable experience for their camper.

Enrollment is now open with early bird pricing through Feb. 28. Early bird tuition ranges from $320 – $750, depending on the week or session, and increases by $45 on March 1. Financial scholarships are available for campers who demonstrate need, and Before Care and After Care options are available at both locations.

For more information or to register, click here or call 513-421-3888.

Camps Offered in Mt. Adams at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

Gonna Be Golden: Songs from KPop Demon Hunters

June 1-5 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Campers entering Grades 1-6

Classes Include: Singing, Dance, Acting, Theater Crafts, Rehearsal and Performance

Two-Week Performance Academy: Legally Blonde The Musical JR.

June 1 – 12 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Campers entering Grades 6-12

Classes Include: Singing, Dancing, Design, Rehearsal and Performance

Keep Calm and Zombie On: Songs from Disney’s Zombies

June 8 – 12 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Campers entering Grades 1-6

Classes Include: Singing, Dance, Acting, Theater Crafts, Rehearsal and Performance

Here We Go! Super Mario Playwriting

June 8 – 12 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Campers entering Grades 1-10

Classes Include: Playwriting, Acting, Improvisation, Theatre Crafts, Rehearsal and Performance

Two-Week Performance Academy: Seussical KIDS

June 15 – 26 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Campers entering Grades 1-6

Classes Include: Acting, Singing, Dance, Theatre Crafts, Rehearsal and Performance

The Room Where It Happens: Hamilton Showcase

June 15 – 18 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Campers entering Grades 6-12

Classes Include: Singing, Dance, Design, Rehearsal and Performance

Up, Up and Away! Superman Stage Combat

June 15 – 18 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Campers entering Grades 1-10

Classes Include: Stage Combat Movement, Acting, Improvisation, Theatre Crafts, Rehearsal and Performance

Gonna Be Golden: Songs from KPop Demon Hunters

June 22 – 26 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Campers entering Grades 1-6

Classes Include: Singing, Dance, Acting, Theater Crafts, Rehearsal and Performance

It’s Our Moment: KPop Demon Hunters Showcase

June 22 – 26 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Campers entering Grades 6-12

Classes Include: Singing, Dance, Design, Rehearsal and Performance

Two-Week Performance Academy: Beware the Jabberwock

July 6 – 17 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Campers entering Grades 6-12

Classes Include: Acting, Improv, Stage Combat, Design, Rehearsal and Performance

Good Is the New Bad: Songs from the World of Disney’s Descendants

July 6 – 10 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Campers entering Grades 1-10

Classes Include: Singing, Dance, Acting, Theater Crafts, Rehearsal and Performance

Two-Week Performance Academy: Shrek The Musical KIDS

July 13 – 24 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Campers entering Grades 1-6

Classes Include: Acting, Singing, Dance, Theatre Crafts, Rehearsal and Performance

How It’s Done: KPop Demon Hunters Stage Combat Camp

July 20 – 24 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Campers entering Grades 1-10

Classes Include: Stage Combat, Movement, Acting, Improvisation, Theatre Crafts, Rehearsal and Performance

The Room Where It Happens: Hamilton Showcase

July 20 – 24 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Campers entering Grades 6-12

Classes Include: Singing, Dance, Design, Rehearsal and Performance

We’re All Goofy Goobers: SpongeBob Square-Camp

July 27 – 31 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Classes Include: Acting, Improv, Comedy Movement, Theater Crafts, Rehearsal and Performance

No Place Like Home: Songs from Wicked: For Good

July 27 – 31 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Campers entering Grades 1-10

Classes Include: Singing, Dance, Acting, Theatre Crafts, Rehearsal and Performance

Camps Offered at Mason Community Center & High School

Performance Academy: Shrek The Musical KIDS

June 15 – 26 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Campers entering Grades 1-6

Classes Include: Acting, Singing, Dance, Theatre Crafts, Rehearsal and Performance

Two-Week Performance Academy: Seussical KIDS

July 6 – 17 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Campers entering Grades 1-6

Classes Include: Acting, Singing, Dance, Theatre Crafts, Rehearsal and Performance

The Room Where It Happens: Hamilton Showcase

July 13 – 17 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Campers entering Grades 6-12

Classes Include: Singing, Dance, Design, Rehearsal and Performance

The Playhouse is supported by the generosity of almost 40,000 contributors to the ArtsWave Community campaign. The Ohio Arts Council helps fund the Playhouse with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The Playhouse also receives funding from the Shubert Foundation.

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