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Best Shows from August 28 - October 28

in Cincinnati

Mamma Mia! at Procter and Gamble Hall

Mamma Mia!

It's time to break out the platform shoes and feather boas - Mamma Mia is BACK! With 25 years since this sunshine-filled show first redefined the concept of the jukebox musical. Single mother Donna is struggling to cope with her young daughter's impending marriage on a picturesque Greek island. Throw into the mix three lovers from her past, and a catalogue of ABBA's greatest hits, and you've got yourself a classic!

Stomp at Procter and Gamble Hall

Stomp

Inspiring the music-makers in all of us, international megahit Stomp conjures up intricate rhythms from everyday household items. Marvel as the cast of eight incredibly talented players fill your theater with an orchestra of percussion, with only garbage bin lids, hammers and broom sticks as their instruments.

Fat Ham at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

Fat Ham

James Ijames' Pulitzer Prize-winning play comes to you! Fat Ham is a wildly imaginative and socially-charged reimagining of Shakespeare's classic, Hamlet. Instead of a Danish castle however, this time our story takes place at a BBQ cookout in Southern America where Juicy, a queer college student, must decide whether to avenge his father's death or carve a new path for his future.

Joshua Bell at Cincinnati Music Hall

Joshua Bell

From amazing child prodigy to breathtaking virtuoso, Joshua Bell has performed with every major orchestra worldwide. He came to national attention at the age of 14 in a highly acclaimed orchestral debut with Riccardo Muti and the Philadelphia Orchestra. A Carnegie Hall debut, the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, and a recording contract further confirmed his presence in the music world.

The Diary Of Black Men at Taft Theatre

The Diary Of Black Men

An experience that's more than simply theatre, meet the men you know and uncover the truths you don't with a movement that has electrified audiences for over four decades. The Diary of Black Men isn't just the longest-running African American stage play in history; it's a cultural phenomenon. Written by Thomas Meloncon and directed by Danny Hodges, The Diary of Black Men is a reflection of the conversations our communities have been having for generations about the raw realities of being a Black man in America. First penned in the late '70s and continuously updated to stay relevant, it's as timely now as its debut.

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Mary Shelley's genre-defining horror hit receives a fresh take by David Catlin for the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. Running this Halloween season don't miss a stellar production of a tale newly told! Published by Shelley in 1818, the novel follows Doctor Frankenstein, who after creating an immortal, 'perfect being', the monster escapes and plots revenge on the one who brought him into this world.

The Improvised Shakespeare Company at Jarson Kaplan Theater

The Improvised Shakespeare Company

All the excitement of improvisation is showcased through classic wit and think-on-your-feet comedy. Founded in 2005, the Chicago-based collective, The Improvised Shakespeare Company draws on the collected works of one William Shakespeare to create an impulsive and one-of-a-kind Shakespearean masterpiece every night that has never been seen before and will never be seen again!

Distant Worlds: Music From Final Fantasy at Memorial Hall

Distant Worlds: Music From Final Fantasy

Gamers, tear yourselves away from your consoles for a moment, as Grammy-winning conductor Arnie Roth leads the specially commissioned Distant Worlds Philharmonic Orchestra for an evening of music from the games of the Final Fantasy series. This is a must-see (and hear) night out that games fans will treasure.

Jurassic Park In Concert at Cincinnati Music Hall

Jurassic Park In Concert

Hold onto your coffee cups ladies and gentlemen because the earth-shaking T-Rex is back in town! This special concert transports the audience back to the island of Isla Nublar during a live screening of Jurassic Park, the first in Spielberg's mega-hit film franchise that captured the world's imagination with its action-packed sci-fi adventure story and at the time, cutting edge graphics.

Ghost Files Live at Taft Theatre

Ghost Files Live

The ghoul boys are live in this all-new tour, bringing the spooky to you this year! Join Ryan Bergara and Shane Madej, the hosts of the YouTube series Ghost Files for a thrilling evening when they take the show on the road, presenting a brand new never before seen episode, alongside a Q and A session where they'll be sharing behind-the-scenes insights, their scariest spirit encounters and much, much more. So get your questions ready - Ouija board not required!

Kurtis Conner at Taft Theatre

Kurtis Conner

Canadian comedian, podcaster and internet sensation Kurtis Conner is live! Known for his informative and funny takes on everything from games, movies, and music to popular culture events, the be-mulleted Conner will be heading out to cities across the country with his biggest project yet 'The Goodfellow World Tour'!

Matt Mathews at Funny Bone

Matt Mathews

You may know him from his hilarious farm chore videos on Tik Tok or his series 'Confessions with Matt', but here's your chance to see him live and in person as Matt Mathews steps off the farm and onto the stage on his new tour! Join Matt for a brand new show where he'll be sharing his relatable humor, finding the laughs in his personal stories, including growing up Gay in the South and his renowned career as a boudoir photographer.

Sep 27 - 29

Funny Bone

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