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The Texas Annie “Interactive Show Experience” Debuts January 18, 2025, at The Know Theatre’s Underground Bar: A Campy Musical for the Fight Against Shame and Oppression

CINCINNATI, OH – On Saturday, January 18, 2025, the Texas Annie “Interactive Show Experience” debuts at The Know Theatre’s Underground Bar, bringing a fresh, community-driven take to the celebrated satirical musical. This updated version of the show, featuring a new digital component supported by an Ohio Arts Council Artist Opportunities Grant, offers a night of connection, laughter, and activism.

Designed to build community while tackling urgent social justice issues, Texas Annie takes audiences on a journey as hilarious as it is heartwarming. With rising anti-obscenity laws targeting the LGBTQ+ population, this new version of the show couldn’t come at a better time.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
• Location: Know Theatre’s Underground Bar, 1120 Jackson St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

• Time:

  • 5-6pm: Happy Hour with Texas Annie-themed drink specials

  • 6-7pm: The Texas Annie “Interactive Show Experience”

  • 7-9pm: Sapphic Sips After Party hosted by Midwestern Lesbian

• Tickets: On sale now! Early bird discount through December 20th.
  Get Tickets Here

About Midwestern Lesbian

Midwestern Lesbian—founded by Kelsey Ference—is an event promotion and community engagement platform dedicated to creating inclusive, empowering spaces for the Midwest’s LGBTQ+ community. Known for hosting sold-out events like the Big Gay Bar Crawls and Sapphic Sips, Midwestern Lesbian has built a reputation for fostering meaningful connections through social gatherings, queer networking opportunities, and community-focused initiatives.

For the Texas Annie premiere, Midwestern Lesbian is bringing their signature energy to the Sapphic Sips After Party, providing an inviting space for queer women and allies to celebrate, network, and connect after the show. With over 35,000 social media followers and a track record of capacity-filled events, Midwestern Lesbian continues to play a vital role in promoting LGBTQ+ culture and activism throughout Cincinnati.

Attendees can look forward to:

• Opportunities to meet fellow LGBTQ+ community members.

• Door prizes donated by CalExotics and local queer-owned businesses.

• The signature community-centered atmosphere that Midwestern Lesbian is known for.

A New, Interactive Experience

This new, reimagined version of Texas Annie: The Legend of the Moan Ranger transforms the original staged production—which debuted to sold-out crowds and won the Audience Pick Award at the 2022 Cincinnati Fringe Festival—into a high-energy, cabaret-style experience. With audience shoutbacks, singalongs, digital projections, and comedic sound effects, this version invites connection and engagement like never before.

Join the Movement

All proceeds from the January 18th performance will help fund Texas Annie’s journey to the NYC Fringe Festival in April 2025.

How You Can Support Texas Annie:

• Follow on Instagram: @TexasAnnieMusical

• Stream the concept album on Spotify: Texas Annie

• Make a tax-deductible donation: Donate Here

• Sign up for the newsletter: Join Here

Texas Annie’s Creative Team

• Produced by: Jenn Howd and Maggie Perrino

• Book by: Jenn Howd & Roz Mihalko

• Music by: John Woods, Stephen Goers, Roz Mihalko, and Jenn Howd

• Lyrics by: Roz Mihalko, Jenn Howd, and John Woods

• Directed & Choreographed by: Maggie Perrino