Classic musical theatre lovers will be overjoyed to hear that Jules Stein and Bob Merill's iconic show, Funny Girl, is heading out on tour! Telling the autobiographical tale of comedian Fanny Brice, who found fame in the early 20th century. Funny Girl is a humorous and heartful ride through Brice's life, showing that despite her problems, her wit, and smarts kept her own parade going!

Make this holiday season extra special with a time-honored tradition as Cincinnati Ballet's The Nutcracker returns for 2024! Its stunning sets and costumes will delight audiences of all ages, making the Cincinnati Ballet's production of The Nutcracker a holiday treat not to be missed! With choreography by Victoria Morgan and music performed live by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, this year's Nutcracker is sure to be a highlight on your festive calendar and a great night out for the whole family.

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is hitting the road once again in 2024, bringing their electrifying holiday rock opera to audiences across North America. To mark the 20th anniversary of their fourth studio album, The Lost Christmas Eve, the progressive metal group will perform 109 shows throughout November and December. Join them for a festive celebration that spans over two decades of Christmas magic! Along with The Lost Christmas Eve, fans can expect some of the band's greatest hits, making it clear why audiences keep coming back year after year.

Ornaments come to life when Cirque Dream: Holidaze's costumed characters perform astonishing feats that celebrate the holiday season with spectacle, imagination and whimsical dreams. Marvel at gingerbread men flipping through the air, toy soldiers skillfully marching on thin wires, snowmen daringly balancing, icemen sculpting powerfully, penguins spinning, puppets caroling and reindeer soaring high above a landscape of holiday wonderment.

Re-discover the magic of Dr. Seuss' classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage. Originally conceived by the three-time Tony Award winning Director Jack O'Brien, the whimsical world of Whoville is beautifully brought to life in this delightfully funny musical. Featuring the hit songs 'You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch' and 'Welcome Christmas', this beloved tale comes to life on stage in a magical production for the entire family... well, probably best to leave your own four-legged family members at home!

John Waters loves Christmas, and he wants you to know. The legendary cult-filmmaker takes to the stage with his traditional one-man monologue, extolling the virtues of everyone's favorite holiday, from offering advice on Christmas films and music to asking the important questions you've always wanted to be answered by the people's pervert, such as 'Is Santa erotic?'

The public's fascination with Tim Burton's iconic 1993 dark fantasy film The Nightmare Before Christmas hasn't faded since its release. In fact, it's become a tradition to watch Jack Skellington's deliciously dark misadventure on both Halloween and Christmas! Don't miss this film screening accompanied by a live orchestral score.

A tale full of classic Shakespearean themes, including gender-bending disguises, love both fierce and unrequited, a gaggle of servants set on outwitting their bosses, and plenty of quintessential quotes, Twelfth Night is a perennial delight. Don't miss this new production as it brings the magic to a stage near you!

Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some) is on show in this hilarious holiday show returning to the Cincinnati stage this winter! Seemingly just another production of A Christmas Carol soon evolves into Christmas chaos as three talented actors take us on a high-energy rollercoaster through some of the season's 'greatest hits' - including 'It's A Wonderful Life', 'Charlie Brown' and many, many more!

Charles Dicken's quintessential Christmastime classic returns to the Cincinnati Playhouse in The Park for 2024 in site-specific production, adapted by Blake Robison with direction from Bridget Leak. So follow Ebenezer Scrooge on his spooky journey of redemption in this gloriously fresh imagining with brand-new sets, costumes, and more!

10-man acapella group Straight No Chaser, who found fame on Youtube after forming at Indiana University, continually dazzle audiences with their renditions of pop classic and modern chart hits with highlights "Let It Go", and Pharrell Williams' "Happy" catapulting the group to mainstream success. This fall, they're back on the road again, celebrating the holiday season on the Top Shelf tour!

This holiday season, experience a holiday classic like you've never seen it before, as Home Alone is transformed into a live concert with an orchestra. The movie is shown on a big screen accompanied by the orchestra, performing the wonderful score composed by John Williams in a unique experience that brings new life to an essential Christmas movie.