Marooned on an enchanting, yet ecologically fragile island, the exiled sorcerer Prospero waits, consumed by thoughts of revenge. So when fate places all his old enemies within his reach, tempests (both literal and metaphorical) stir. As the climate shifts, so do allegiances, while young love takes root in this unpredictable environment. This romantic tale, replete with magic and monsters, love and liquor, and retribution and redemption is a voyage not to be missed.

The Tempest

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

Experience the dark and thrilling world of Shakespeare's "Macbeth" at the Otto M. Budig Theater in Cincinnati, Ohio. This contemporary production, running from February 28 to March 23, 2025, delves into the themes of ambition, political intrigue, and the corrupting influence of power. Witness as Macbeth and his cunning wife, driven by a prophecy and their own ruthless ambitions, embark on a violent quest for the throne, blurring the lines between reality and the supernatural.

Showtimes include a range of evening performances at 7:30 PM and special matinee shows at 2:00 PM, featuring post-show Q&As with the cast and accessible performances with sign language interpretation and live audio description services. Opening night is set for February 28, 2025, promising an unforgettable start to the run.

Tickets are available for purchase with flexible subscription options offering savings and benefits, including premium seating choices, unlimited exchanges, and discounts on additional ticket purchases. Whether you're drawn to the allure of preview performances or the convenience of choosing any show during the mainstage season, there's a subscription package tailored to enhance your theater experience.

Don't miss this timeless tale of mayhem and madness, reimagined for today's audience. Secure your seats now and immerse yourself in the power and poetry of "Macbeth." For more information and to book your tickets, visit boxofficecincyshakes.com or call 513-381-2273.

Macbeth

Shakespeare's delightful comedy of mistaken identities and romantic entanglements, is a family-friendly spectacle that promises laughter and joy for all. Set in the whimsical land of Illyria, the play follows the adventures of Viola, who, disguised as a man, finds herself at the heart of a hilarious series of misunderstandings and mishaps. With a colorful cast of characters, the play is a merry dance of romance, comedy, and playful deception perfect for audiences of all ages.

Twelfth Night

Join us at the Otto M. Budig Theater in Cincinnati for a groundbreaking theatrical experience, "Fat Ham" by James Ijames, running from September 6 to September 22, 2024. This Pulitzer Prize-winning play offers a unique and contemporary twist on Shakespeare's classic tragedy, "Hamlet." Set in the South, "Fat Ham" unfolds at a backyard BBQ turned wedding reception, where Juicy, a queer Black man, encounters the ghost of his father demanding vengeance for his untimely death. This sweet and spicy reimagining serves up a feast of drama, exploring themes of loyalty, identity, and power dynamics, all smothered in a hilarious yet profound tragedy.

Showtimes include half-price preview performances on September 4 and 5, with the grand opening night on September 6, all starting at 7:30 PM. Additional performances will run through September, including special post-show Q&A sessions with the cast and accessible performances featuring sign language interpretation and live audio description services on September 22.

Don't miss this "hilarious yet profound tragedy smothered in comedy," as hailed by the New York Times. Secure your tickets now and take advantage of our flexible subscription options to save on this and other captivating performances in our season. For more information and to book your tickets, visit boxofficecincyshakes.com or call 513-381-2273. Experience the drama, the laughter, and the unforgettable moments at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company's "Fat Ham."

Fat Ham

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Experience the whimsy and laughter of the afterlife in "Kindred Spirits," a captivating new play by Alice Scovell. This World Premiere sequel to Noël Coward's "Blithe Spirit" invites audiences back into the enchanting chaos where the spirit world and the living collide. Join Charles Condomine as he navigates the complexities of love, both past and present, in a story filled with romance, jealousy, and unexpected reunions. With witty repartee and otherworldly surprises, "Kindred Spirits" promises a comedic romp that revives Coward’s beloved characters and introduces new, memorable ones. Don't miss this spirited adventure at The Otto M. Budig Theater, running from August 2 to August 18, 2024.

Showtimes include special preview performances at half price on July 31 and August 1, with the grand opening night on August 2. Additional performances run through August 18, featuring a post-show Q&A with the cast on select dates and accessibility services such as sign language interpretation and live audio description on the final Sunday performance.

For those interested in attending multiple shows throughout the season, flexible subscription packages are available, offering savings and benefits such as premium seating, unlimited exchanges, and discounts on additional ticket purchases. Whether you're a long-time fan of Coward's work or new to the theater scene, "Kindred Spirits" is a must-see production that brings laughter, intrigue, and a touch of the supernatural to Cincinnati's stage. Book your tickets now and be part of this unforgettable theatrical experience.

Kindred Spirits

Join us at the Otto M. Budig Theater for a hilariously chaotic evening with "The Play That Goes Wrong," presented by the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. This comedic masterpiece by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields will have you on the edge of your seat with laughter from May 24 to June 16, 2024.

**Event Highlights:**
- **Opening Night:** May 24, 2024, at 7:30 PM. Experience the first night of disaster and hilarity.
- **Special Gala Fundraiser:** May 31, 2024. Revel in an evening of fun with REVEL & Rollick, starting at 6:00 PM, followed by a performance at 7:30 PM. Tickets for this special event start at $125, with black tie optional.
- **Young Professional Preview Night:** May 22, 2024. For just $25, enjoy a show ticket, a free drink, and a post-show talkback, offering an intermission from your busy week.
- **Q&A Sessions:** Don't miss the chance to engage with the cast after select performances, offering a deeper dive into the mayhem.

**Location:** The Otto M. Budig Theater, 1195 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202.

**About the Show:**
It's opening night at the Cornley Drama Society's "The Murder at Haversham Manor," where everything that can go wrong does. With a set of accident-prone actors, a corpse that can't stay still, and a leading lady out for the count, will the show go on or will it be curtains for the cast? This Off-Broadway and West End hit promises a night filled with uproarious laughter and unforgettable mishaps.

**Booking Information:**
- **Tickets:** Available for purchase at boxoffice@cincyshakes.com or by calling 513-381-2273.
- **Parking:** Reserve your spot in advance to ensure a hassle-free visit.
- **Accessibility:** The theater is committed to providing an accessible and enjoyable experience for all guests. Please reach out for specific needs.

**Support Us:** Your attendance not only guarantees a night of entertainment but also supports the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company's mission to bring high-quality theatrical performances to the community. Consider making a donation or exploring other ways to support us.

Don't miss out on this comedic catastrophe that proves, despite the odds, the show must go on! Book your tickets now for "The Play That Goes Wrong" and prepare for an evening of laughter, surprises, and theatrical chaos.

The Play That Goes Wrong

An all-American love story about two very new Americans. It’s 1975. Saigon has fallen. He’s lost his wife, she’s lost her fiancé, and home as they’ve known it will never be the same. But this isn’t a story about war: It’s a story about falling in love. Based on playwright Qui Nguyen’s family, Vietgone tells the partially true and endlessly entertaining tale of how his parents, Quang and Tong, met in a refugee relocation camp in Arkansas during the Vietnam War. They navigate their very new lives as very new Americans amidst family pressure, the challenges of migration and a culture full of motorcycles, cowboys, fast food and dreams. With irreverent humor, hip-hop and heightened theatrical storytelling, this original story reinvents the romantic comedy genre and captures your heart.

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Vietgone

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

How can two directly opposing ideas exist together? Chaim Potok’s classic novel intimately explores such complex and thought-provoking questions in a moving adaptation for the stage. It’s 1940s Brooklyn where two Jewish boys, Reuven and Danny, live five blocks and a world apart. One of them is Orthodox, the other is Hasidic, and they’re both immersed in the religious instruction of their fathers and the traditions of their communities. But fate plays its hand, in the strangest of ways, and forges a life-changing friendship as they grow into adulthood. This hugely popular adaptation — often selling out theatres across the U.S. — is a heartfelt exploration of Jewish culture and the human ability to reach out across differences.

The Chosen

Bram Stoker’s classic vampire tale comes back to life in this evocative world premiere where everyone has a secret…and those secrets are deadly. Lifelong friends Mina and Lucy share intimate details about the men in their lives. Dr Seward works to unlock the mystery of Renfield’s strange affliction with the help of his friend Van Helsing, who carries her own secret. Jonathan Harker returns from Transylvania with a dark disclosure. As tensions rise, temptation lures them into double lives as they unmask one man, Count Dracula. Created by Vanessa Severo (Frida…A Self Portrait) and Playhouse Associate Artistic Director Joanie Schultz, this bold, highly theatrical re-telling breathes new life and new blood into the most famous vampire story of all time and pulses with humor, humanity and blood-curdling thrills.

Dracula

The holiday story you love unfolds in spectacular fashion with a brand-new production specially designed for 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 new set, costume and lighting designs, A Christmas Carol promises a magical holiday experience for your family like never before!

A Christmas Carol

One of the longest running shows in Chicago and U.S. theatre history, this one-nun comedy is part catechism class, part stand-up routine. A playful and compassionate send-up of Catholic culture, the audience becomes Sister’s class in this uproarious piece of interactive theatre. Sister is filling in for Father Murphy, who doesn’t want to miss his poker night, and she’s going to teach the class the way she wants. She goes on to weave stories into a hilarious tapestry that laughs at the quirks of the church while simultaneously embracing them. The Hollywood Reporter said it’s “a laugh-filled evening for all cultures, classes and religions.”

Late Night Catechism

Every sandwich has a story at Clyde’s, a truck-stop operated by a group of people recently released from prison. Under the no-nonsense authority of Clyde — an ex-con herself whose searing remarks can really leave a burn — the small kitchen crew finds redemption and purpose through the art of sandwich-making. These vividly drawn characters share their stories and learn to express themselves creatively as they attempt to reclaim their lives in a world that’s set up for them to fail. Can an artistic twist on a grilled cheese elicit feelings of hope? Can assembling the perfect sandwich awaken a spiritual experience? In this witty and inspiring dramedy from two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage, they absolutely can.


Clyde’s

How far would you go to help a friend, and what would you be willing to risk? In this strikingly intimate play, two young people become one another’s sanctuaries as the children of U.S. immigrants in the wake of 9/11. Through years of late-night conversations, they see each other through adolescence and fight to find their place in the world. When G becomes a naturalized citizen, she finds a way to help B stay in the country legally. But what begins as a simple choice becomes far more complicated, and G and B’s relationship teeters on the brink of falling apart. This searing new play from Pulitzer Prize-winner Martyna Majok is an unconventional love story that’s as timely as it is unforgettable.

Play events in Cincinnati, OH

The Tempest

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

Macbeth

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

Twelfth Night

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

Fat Ham

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

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Kindred Spirits

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

The Play That Goes Wrong

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

Vietgone

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

The Chosen

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

Dracula

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

A Christmas Carol

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

Late Night Catechism

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

Clyde’s

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

Sanctuary City

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park