Friday Happy Hours

6 - 7:30 p.m.

Mix and mingle at happy hour prior to all Marx Theatre Friday performances. With free appetizers compliments of Karlo's Bistro at the Playhouse, happy hour drink prices at the bar, discounted food specials and live music until show-time, this is the place to spend your Friday night.

Happy Hour Music Line-up for Love Song

October 24 with Mae Klingler - Tap your feet along with local sweetheart (and singer-songwriter) Mae who will fill the plaza with her sweet sounds and lilting melodies.

October 31 with Steve Barone - Mr. Barone, who has shared the stage with the likes of B.B. King and Donna Summers, treats the Playhouse with his jazz guitar.

November 7 with The Faux Frenchmen - Sophisticated swing stylings of “gypsy jazz”.

November 14 with Phil DeGreg & Joe Lukasik - A combination of mainstream jazz standards and Brazilian choro music- it’s Brazil’s equivalent of American ragtime!

November 21 with Patrick Kelly - Jazz pianist Pat Kelly, a composer, arranger and band leader, will play standards, Latin and jazz tunes.

Playhouse Perspectives

Intensify your theatre experience by attending Playhouse Perspectives, our free pre-show lecture series featuring scholars, panelists and theatre artists who examine issues related to the performance. You don't need a ticket to the performance to attend these discussions (but we think you'll want one). Playhouse Perspectives is made possible by a gift from Roderick and Barbara Barr.

Speakers

Emma - Sunday, Sept. 14 at 6pm
Featured Speaker: Paul Gordon, who wrote the musical's book, music and lyrics.

Love Song - Sunday, Nov. 2 at 6pm
Featured Speaker: Playwright John Kolvenbach

Travels of Angelica - Sunday, Feb. 1 at 6pm
Featured Speaker: Playwright Joseph McDonough

The Foreigner - Sunday, Mar. 22 at 6pm
Featured Speaker: Director and original cast member of premiere production Ken Albers

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - Sunday, May 3 at 6pm
Featured Speaker: Playwright Jeffrey Hatcher

 

 

Meet the Artists

The cast of Altar Boyz.

Experience something unique. After select performances, audience members are invited to stay and connect with the cast of the show. Find out the answers to all of your burning questions.

Emma
Sunday, Sep. 7 at 2pm
Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 7:30pm
Sunday, Sept. 21 at 2pm
Thursday, Sept. 25 at 8pm

Durango
Sunday, Sept. 28 at 2pm
Sunday, Oct. 25 at 2pm
Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 7:30pm
Thursday, Oct. 16 at 8pm

Love Song
Sunday, Oct. 2, at 2pm
Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 7:30pm
Sunday, Nov. 9 at 2pm
Thursday, Nov. 13 at 8pm

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
Sunday, Nov. 9 at 2pm
Sunday, Nov. 16 at 2pm
Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 7:30pm
Thursday, Dec. 4 at 8pm

Travels of Angelica
Sunday, Jan. 25 at 2pm
Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 7:30pm
Sunday, Feb. 8 at 8pm
Thursday, Feb. 12 at 8pm

Blackbird
Sunday, Feb. 15 at 2pm
Sunday, Feb. 22 at 2pm
Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 7:30pm
Thursday, Mar. 5 at 8pm

The Foreigner
Sunday, Mar. 15 at 2pm
Wednesday, Mar. 18 at 7:30pm
Sunday, Mar. 29 at 2pm
Thursday, Apr. 2 at 8pm

Last Train to Nibroc
Sunday, Apr. 5 at 2pm
Sunday, Apr. 12 at 2pm
Wednesday, Apr. 15 at 7:30pm
Thursday, Apr. 23 at 8pm

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Sunday, Apr. 26 at 2pm
Wednesday, Apr. 29 at 7:30pm
Sunday, May 10 at 2pm
Thursday, May 14 at 8pm

Marry Me a Little
Sunday, May 17 at 2pm
Sunday, May 24 at 2pm
Wednesday, May 27 at 7:30pm
Thursday, Jun. 4 at 8pm

 

 

 

 

 

Opening Night

Kristen Maloney and Rich Silverstein in The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!).

Opening Night is for those who don't want to hear about the latest show at the Playhouse - they don't want to be told; they want to spread the news themselves. Come to Playhouse on Opening Night and attend the post-show cast party featuring complimentary hors d'oeuvres from Karlo's Bistro at the Playhouse.

Emma
Thursday, Sept. 4 at 8pm

Durango
Thursday, Sept. 25 at 8pm

Love Song
Thursday, Oct. 23 at 8pm

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
Thursday, Nov. 6 at 8pm

A Christmas Carol
Friday, Dec. 5 at 7pm

Travels of Angelica
Thursday, Jan. 22 at 8pm

Blackbird
Thursday, Feb. 12 at 8pm

The Foreigner
Thursday, Mar. 12 at 8pm

Last Train to Nibroc
Thursday, Apr. 2 at 8pm

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Thursday, Apr. 23 at 8pm

Marry Me a Little
Thursday, May 14 at 8pm

Special Events

Playhouse 13th Annual Blood Drive: Nov.29, 2008

Take advantage of this unique way to save on A Christmas Carol or Travels of Angelica tickets! Give the gift of life by donating blood at the Playhouse's Annual Blood Drive on Saturday, November 29th from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in the Rosenthal Plaza at the Playhouse. Blood donors who attend the special event will receive “buy-one-get-one-free” vouchers good for selected performances.

Spaces fill up quickly, so call early for an appointment. You can register online at www.hoxworth.org/groups/playhouse or by calling 513-451-0910. For information about donating blood and a list of frequently asked questions, visit www.hoxworth.org

Toys for Tots Toy Drive: Nov. 1 - Dec. 21, 2008

At any time between November 1 and December 21, bring a new, unwrapped toy (appropriate for children up to age 13) to the Playhouse and place it in the Toys for Tots barrel by the box office.

Toys for Tots will not accept used or second-hand toys or toys that have been removed from their original packaging or plush or stuffed dolls that are not in a box or carton.

Playhouse and Kenzie’s Closet Dress Drive: Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2008

In the spirit of holiday giving and to honor the song “Always a Bridesmaid” in I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will collect gently used prom and bridesmaid dresses from November 1 to December 31st for Kenzie’s Closet. This will help us promote the show and the used dresses go to girls who cannot afford to buy their own dress for prom.