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November 4, 2024 · 5:28 pm

The Second City 65TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW Now Open at Cincinnati Playhouse through Dec. 22

The cast. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

CINCINNATI Nov. 1, 2024) – THE SECOND CITY returns to celebrate 65 years of legendary laughs through Dec. 22 in the Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theatre. The show includes some all-time favorite songs, sketches and characters hand-picked from their iconic comedy archive performed by the next generation of comedy superstars.

The cast of The Second City 65th Anniversary Show at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

The Second City sells out its shows at the Playhouse every time they perform, and this year they arrived just in time to provide the perfect antidote for the busy holiday season.

This special 65th anniversary show includes songs, sketches and characters written by some of The Second City’s most recognizable alumni, including Catherine O’Hara, Tina Fey, Keegan-Michael Key, Stephen Colbert, Tim Meadows, Bill Murray, Joan Rivers and Eugene Levy. The cast features up-and-coming comedians who perform sketches and improvisation in the raucous style of Saturday Night Live.

Boasting a slew of well-loved and famous comedy alumni, The Second City continues to be the world’s most influential name in comedy for 65 years and counting. The Second City performs for more than one million audience members a year at esteemed venues around the world.

THE SECOND CITY 65TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW is directed by Anthony LeBlanc. The show features ensemble members Acquah Dansoh, Jessica Joy, Adam Peacock, Allison Price, Dominic Rescigno and Brittani Yawn, along with Music Director Matthew Pollack.

TICKETS
Tickets begin at $35.00. Prices vary based on seating location and performance day. 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 weekday matinee will be offered Nov. 20 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.

ADVISORY
The Second City’s 65th Anniversary Show is recommended for adults and older teenage audiences. The comedy of The Second City contains strong adult language, covers a variety of mature topics, and includes some elements of audience participation. However, we can’t predict what might happen during the improvisation sections – other than that it will be hilarious.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: CONSTRUCTION ON EDEN PARK DRIVE
The City of Cincinnati has begun a months-long project to stabilize the slope and repair the sidewalk on Art Museum Drive leading up from Eden Park Drive. With this work, there are currently some road closures on the approach to the Playhouse from Eden Park Drive that will last into December. Please refer to this online map for information on the closures and alternate routes and add extra time for your arrival to the Playhouse. Thanks for your patience and understanding. Please call the Box Office at (513) 421-3888 with any questions.

SPONSORS
Production Sponsors are Dick and Sandy Manteuffel. Honorary Producer Charles and Joann Mead. Design Sponsor is Geiler. Artist sponsors are David and Elaine Billmire and Diane and Carl Iseman. Season Sponsor is The Vontz Family.

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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October 29, 2024 · 5:33 pm

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Runs Nov. 22-Dec. 29

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Nov. 22-Dec. 29
[Eden Park]

Directed by Bridget Leak

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! A Christmas Carol is suitable for all general audiences, including children ages 5 and older. Due to the full-length nature of the show, children younger than 5 cannot be admitted.

  • In preview, Fri-Sat, Nov. 22-23 at 7pm
  • Sun, Nov. 24 at 2pm
  • Wed, Nov. 27 at 7pm
  • Fri, Nov. 29 at 7pm
  • Sat, Nov. 30 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 1 at 2pm
  • Wed-Fri, Dec. 4-6 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 7 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 8 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, Dec. 10-13 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 14 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 15 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, Dec. 17-20 at 7pm
  • Sat. Dec. 21 at 2pm &7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 22 at 2pm
  • Mon, Dec. 23 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 26-27 at 7 pm
  • Sat, Dec. 28 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 29 at 2pm

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October 21, 2024 · 6:20 pm

MARY’S MONSTER and THE RAVENSIDE OCCURRENCE at Playhouse in the Park On Oct. 28

MARY’S MONSTER and THE RAVENSIDE OCCURRENCE
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Oct. 28
Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theatre [Eden Park]

MARY’S MONSTER
Written by Maggie Lou Rader
Directed by Jennifer Joplin

Cast: Angelique Archer as Mary

  • Mon, Oct. 28 at 6:30pm

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THE RAVENSIDE OCCURRENCE
Written by Derek Snow
Directed by Piper Davis
Orchestration composed by Jimmie A. Parker

Cast: Meredith Frankie Crutcher as Emma Clifton,
Abi Esmena as Nora Dale, Tess Talbot as Hazel Correy & Aiden Sims as Bethany Avon

A Black Victorian Ghost Story. Inspired by the nursery rhyme “Old Abram Brown,” the story follows four Victorian women as they escape Bedlam. Miles outside London, they find refuge in an old house with a dark past.  Just in time for Halloween. The reading is free, and no reservations are required.

  • Mon, Oct. 28 at 8pm

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September 25, 2024 · 5:24 pm

THE SECOND CITY: 65TH ANNIVERARY SHOW Runs Oct. 24-Dec. 29

THE SECOND CITY: 65TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Oct. 24-Dec. 29
Shelterhouse Theatre [Eden Park]

Having sold out with every outing at the Playhouse, The Second City is back! Celebrate 65 years of legendary laughs with some all-time favorite songs, sketches and characters written by some of The Second City’s most illustrious alumni, including Catherine O’Hara, Tina Fey, Keegan-Michael Key, Stephen Colbert, Tim Meadows, Bill Murray, Joan Rivers, Eugene Levy and so many more. With material handpicked from their iconic comedy archive and brought to life by the next generation of comedy superstars, see for yourself why The Second City continues to be the world’s most influential name in comedy for 65 years and counting. The Second City’s 65th Anniversary Show is recommended for adults and older teenage audiences. The comedy of the Second City generally contains adult language and mature themes and may include elements of audience participation. We may be able to provide more information closer to the show. However, we can’t predict what might happen during the improvisation sections – other than that it will be hilarious.

  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 24-25 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 26 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 27 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, Oct. 29-Nov. 1 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Nov. 2 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 3 at 2pm
  • Wed-Fri, Nov. 6-8 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Nov. 9 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 10 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, Nov. 12-15 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Nov. 16 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 17 at 2pm
  • Tue, Nov. 19 at 7:30pm
  • Wed, Nov. 20 at 1pm & 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Nov. 21-22 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Nov. 23 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 24 at 2pm
  • Tue-Wed, Nov. 26-27 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Nov. 29 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Nov. 30 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 1 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, Dec. 3-6 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 7 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 8 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, Dec. 10-13 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 14 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 15 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, Dec. 17-20 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 21 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 22 at 2pm
  • Mon, Dec. 23 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Fri, Dec. 27 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 28 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 29 at 2pm

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September 18, 2024 · 4:56 pm

MR. PARENT Review

By Katrina “Kat” Reynolds

MR. PARENT presented by Playhouse in the Park through Oct. 6th. I attended the opening night performance. 

Maurice Emmanuel Parent in Mr. Parent presented by Playhouse in the Park. Photo credit to Mikki Schaffner Photography

As its first 2024-2025 season offering in its Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theatre, Playhouse in the Park brings us MR. PARENT written by Melinda Lopez and Maurice Emmanuel Parent. Telling the story (or stories, rather) of an actor turned public school teacher in order to earn a steady paycheck, MR. PARENT is a one-person show told by the actor himself.

Director (and conception collaborator) Megan Sandberg-Zakian ensures the play space is used to its fullest. Incorporating a rather simple yet versatile set designed by Cristina Todesco, our actor-playing-a-teacher keeps the action going with steady movement. Lighting Designer Karen Perlow does an excellent job with mood-appropriate lighting – from the stark light of a classroom to the dimmer lights of a tense scene being performed in an audition.

As one can imagine, it can be difficult to go on at length over a 90 minute, one-person show. That does not mean, however, that this show lacks the proverbial punch. As an artist myself, I certainly have a kinship of sorts with Mr. Parent – but it is not necessary to share this kinship in order to get something from his art. The stories of a gay man of color trying to navigate the need to make his passion a way of paying the bills alone is a wonderful point of view for all to see. In addition, the transition from accepting a gig as a theatre teacher in the Boston Public School system for the stability by day so he could pursue artistic passion by night – leading him to realize he had actually learned to care about these children who sometimes lacked such care at home is a wild ride.

Mr. Parent (the writer/actor) gives audiences an all-encompassing performance that is clearly drawn from the students who touched his lives for a few short years. His delivery is spot-on and he keeps up the momentum easily. In addition, his tales are hilarious, relatable, touching, and heart-breaking – and even educational! Yes, there is a white board and dry erase markers and you will be taken to school.

In case you didn’t know, teachers have a thankless job – especially those in the public school sector. MR. PARENT is ultimately a love letter to those whose passion is to educate and better our future leaders with personal experiences to back it up. Maurice Emmanuel Parent is a passionate and sensitive human being who knows how to tell a story and this show is a lovely piece.

Click here for more information about the production.

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