Nick Cearley on the Playhouse

Jun 27, 2019

Aly Michaud

Actor Nick Cearley on creating innovative theatre that makes an impact, right in your own backyard.

5 Questions With James Holloway

May 24, 2019

Natalie Clare

Meet James Holloway, who plays Jeremiah in the world premiere of Tiny Houses.

5 Questions With Nandita Shenoy

May 24, 2019

Natalie Clare

Meet Nandita Shenoy, who plays Jevne in the world premiere of Tiny Houses.

5 Questions With Michael Doherty

May 24, 2019

Natalie Clare

Meet Michael Doherty, who plays Ollie in the world premiere of Tiny Houses.

5 Questions With Peter Hargrave

May 24, 2019

Natalie Clare

Meet Peter Hargrave, who plays Bohdi in the world premiere of Tiny Houses.

5 Questions With Kate Eastman

May 24, 2019

Natalie Clare

Meet Kate Eastman, who plays Cath in the world premiere of Tiny Houses.

5 Questions With Nick Cearley

May 9, 2019

Natalie Clare

Meet Nick Cearley, who plays Linus in and is the co-conceiver and dance captain of the actor-musician production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown.

5 Questions With Lauren Molina

May 9, 2019

Natalie Clare

Meet Lauren Molina, who plays Lucy in and is the co-conceiver of the actor-musician production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown.

5 Questions With Rob Morrison

May 9, 2019

Natalie Clare

Meet Rob Morrison, who plays Charlie Brown in the actor-musician production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown.

5 Questions With Brett Ryback

May 9, 2019

Natalie Clare

Meet Brett Ryback, who plays Schroeder in the actor-musician production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown.

5 Questions With Stephanie Anne Johnson

May 9, 2019

Natalie Clare

Meet Stephanie Anne Johnson, who plays Patty in the actor-musician production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown.

A Brief Guide to Minimalism

May 3, 2019

Gigi Relic

In the world premiere comedy Tiny Houses, a group of millennials seek fulfillment and meaning in minimalism. But what exactly does that philosophy entail?

Little Known Facts about Charles M. Schulz

Apr 30, 2019

Gigi Relic

Learn more about the creator of Peanuts with these five “little known facts.”

The Peanuts Offer Something for Everyone

Apr 25, 2019

Natalie Clare

The artists who produced and created the Playhouse’s production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown share their perspectives of the Peanuts’ multigenerational impact on American pop culture.

Can Tiny Equal Happy?

Apr 17, 2019

Erica Reid

Playwright Chelsea Marcantel tells us more about constructing the world premiere comedy Tiny Houses.

Tiny House, Big Problems

Apr 12, 2019

Erica Reid

Tiny Houses is a world premiere comedy about four young adults determined to build a 200-square-foot tiny house.

5 Questions With Ashley Austin Morris

Apr 12, 2019

Natalie Clare

Meet Ashley Austin Morris, who plays Alicia in The Thanksgiving Play.

5 Questions With Scott Parkinson

Apr 9, 2019

Natalie Clare

Meet Scott Parkinson, who plays Jaxton in The Thanksgiving Play.

5 Questions With Nat DeWolf

Apr 8, 2019

Natalie Clare

Meet Nat DeWolf, who plays Caden in The Thanksgiving Play.

The Peanuts Gang Returns

Apr 4, 2019

Natalie Clare

Director Bill Fennelly tells us more about bringing the two-dimensional world of the You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown to life for the Marx stage.

5 Questions With Malkia Stampley

Mar 25, 2019

Natalie Clare

Meet Malkia Stampley who plays Risa in August Wilson's Two Trains Running.

Good Grief!

Mar 25, 2019

Natalie Clare

Fall in love all over again with the Peanuts gang in the whimsical musical You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, featuring delightful songs and a new musical arrangement.

Outfitting August Wilson's TWO TRAINS RUNNING

Mar 21, 2019

Natalie Clare

Costume Designer Kara Harmon tells us more about dressing the characters of August Wilson's masterpiece set in the 1960s.

An Outrageous Send-up of PC Behavior

Mar 21, 2019

Natalie Clare

The Thanksgiving Play Director Lisa Portes provides a behind-the-scenes perspective on directing this hilarious new comedy.

Monkey Business Ventures Off the Hill

Mar 21, 2019

Gigi Relic

Join in the monkey business as the Playhouse presents its final Off the Hill touring show with Ernie Nolan’s adaptation of Eileen Chistelow’s children’s book series, Five Little Monkeys.

5 Questions With Frank Britton

Mar 20, 2019

Natalie Clare

Meet Frank Britton, who plays Hambone in August Wilson's Two Trains Running.

The Characters of August Wilson's TWO TRAINS RUNNING

Mar 18, 2019

Natalie Clare

Playhouse Artistic Associate Timothy Douglas shares insight into the characters’ journeys and how he directed the cast of this historical drama.

Playwright's Notes by Larissa FastHorse

Mar 18, 2019

Natalie Clare

In The Thanksgiving Play, a group of liberal artists attempt to devise a politically correct Thanksgiving play for elementary schools.

Dig In

Mar 8, 2019

Natalie Clare

Playwright Larissa FastHorse tells us more about crafting The Thanksgiving Play and setting the table for plenty of laughs.

Composer's Notes by Matthew M. Nielson

Mar 4, 2019

Natalie Clare

Sound Designer/Composer Matthew M. Nielson shares his notes about composing original music for the world premiere of The Last Wide Open.

Director's Notes by Timothy Douglas

Mar 1, 2019

Natalie Clare

Playhouse Associate Artist and Two Trains Running Director Timothy Douglas provides his notes on the significance of revisiting August Wilson's award-winning work.

Good Intentions Gone Bad

Feb 27, 2019

Natalie Clare

Watch as a group of liberal artists attempt to devise a politically correct Thanksgiving play in this fresh, satirical comedy.

Conveying Truths: A Q&A With Timothy Douglas

Feb 15, 2019

Erica Reid

Playhouse Associate Artist Timothy Douglas provides creative insight into directing August Wilson's Two Trains Running.

Playwright's Notes by Audrey Cefaly

Feb 12, 2019

Natalie Clare

Audrey Cefaly shares her notes about writing original song lyrics for the world premiere of The Last Wide Open.

5 Questions With Sophia Macías

Feb 8, 2019

Natalie Clare

Meet Sophia Macías, who plays Nina in In the Heights.

Time Waits for No One

Feb 7, 2019

Erica Reid

The long-time regulars of a local diner watch history unfold amidst the civil rights movement in August Wilson’s Two Trains Running.

5 Questions With Stephanie Gomérez

Feb 5, 2019

Natalie Clare

Meet Stephanie Gomérez, who plays Vanessa in In the Heights.

5 Questions With Karmine Alers

Feb 4, 2019

Natalie Clare

Meet Karmine Alers, who plays Camila in In the Heights.

5 Questions With Nicolas Garza

Feb 1, 2019

Natalie Clare

Meet Nicolas Garza, who plays Sonny in In the Heights.

5 Questions With Yassmin Alers

Jan 31, 2019

Natalie Clare

Meet Yassmin Alers, who plays Abuela Claudia in In the Heights.

Fate Plays Its Hand: A Q&A With Audrey Cefaly

Jan 31, 2019

Natalie Clare

Before beginning rehearsals for the world premiere of The Last Wide Open, playwright Audrey Cefaly provided insight into how she crafted this romantic, imaginative play.

5 Questions With Lillian Castillo

Jan 30, 2019

Natalie Clare

Meet Lillian Castillo, who plays Daniela in In the Heights.

5 Questions With Tony Chiroldes

Jan 29, 2019

Natalie Clare

Meet Tony Chiroldes, who plays Kevin Rosario in In the Heights.

Notable Latinx, Hispanic and Chicano/a Playwrights in American Theatre

Jan 24, 2019

Natalie Clare

The legacy of Lin-Manuel Miranda's In the Heights, which features a vibrant community of Latin characters, reflects the changing landscape of American theatre.

When Lina Met Roberto

Jan 15, 2019

Natalie Clare

Fate plays its hand in this romantic world premiere when co-workers Lina and Roberto find their lives intersecting in mystical ways.

Everybody's Got a Dream

Jan 11, 2019

Erica Reid

May Adrales tells us about directing this high-energy production of In the Heights.

A Classic Goes Off the Hill

Jan 8, 2019

Natalie Clare

Edmond Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac is adapted into a family-friendly touring production to be performed around Cincinnati.

Lights Up!

Jan 4, 2019

Erica Reid

Lights up on In the Heights, the high-energy, Tony Award-winning musical that started it all for Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda.

¡Bienvenido a Washington Heights! / Welcome to Washington Heights!

Dec 18, 2018

Aly Michaud

Meet the characters of the Tony Award-winning smash hit In the Heights, and learn more about the real-life community they inhabit.

A Word from the Spotlight

Dec 11, 2018

Aly Michaud

Bruce Cromer takes a moment to share his thoughts on the impact of live theatre.

The Music and Language of IN THE HEIGHTS

Dec 11, 2018

Aly Michaud

Take a deeper dive into the acclaimed music and language of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first smash hit.

5 Questions With Terrell Montgomery

Dec 7, 2018

Natalie Clare

Meet Terrell Montgomery, who is the bassist for Cincinnati King. Learn about when he started to play music, what has been his all-time favorite project, and what he's enjoyed about performing in this toe-tapping musical.

5 Questions With Ralph Huntley

Dec 7, 2018

Natalie Clare

Meet Ralph Huntley, the pianist in Cincinnati King. Learn about the first time he played piano, what he loves about being a musician, and what he's found most interesting about working on this riveting production.

5 Questions With Seth L. Johnson

Dec 3, 2018

Natalie Clare

Meet Seth L. Johnson, who is the Guitarist for Cincinnati King. Learn about how he became a professional musician, what kind of project he's always wanted to work on, and what he's learned from working on this musically rich show.

5 Questions With Richard Livingston Huntley

Nov 26, 2018

Natalie Clare

Meet Richard Livingston Huntley, who is the Music Director and Drummer for Cincinnati King. Learn about his early beginnings as a musician and what he has enjoyed the most about working on this world premiere musical.

5 Questions With Anita Welch

Nov 20, 2018

Natalie Clare

Meet Anita Welch, who plays Woman in the world premiere of Cincinnati King. Learn what inspired her to pursue acting, what role changed her life and what she's found most interesting about this Cincinnati-based musical.

5 Questions With Maribel Martinez

Nov 6, 2018

Natalie Clare

Meet Maribel Martinez, who plays Jane Bingley in Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley. Learn how she came into acting and performing, what her favorite part about being an actor is, and what she's found most interesting about this heartwarming production.

5 Questions With John Ford-Dunker

Nov 2, 2018

Natalie Clare

Meet John Ford-Dunker, who plays Charles Bingley in Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley. Learn about his early beginnings as an actor, what role has been his favorite and why he's enjoyed this beloved production.

5 Questions With Marina Shay

Nov 1, 2018

Natalie Clare

Meet Marina Shay, who plays Elizabeth Darcy in Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley. Learn how she became an actor, what role has been most memorable for her and what she's enjoyed about performing in this charming and witty production.

CINCINNATI KING: Music Director's Notes by Richard Livingston Huntley

Oct 26, 2018

Natalie Clare

Music Director and Drummer Richard Livingston Huntley provides his artistic insight into this docu-jukebox musical.

Jane Austen Heroine Profiles

Oct 24, 2018

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Jane Austen would surely be shocked at the online (unchaperoned!) dating culture of today. Check out what her heroines' dating profiles might have looked like if the internet had existed in the 1800s.

5 Questions With Mary Jo Mecca

Oct 10, 2018

Natalie Clare

Meet Mary Jo Mecca, who plays Robyn in The Roommate. Learn how she was inspired to pursue acting, where she got her start and what she's enjoyed most about performing in this darkly humorous show.

Queen City. King Records.

Oct 9, 2018

Natalie Clare

Celebrate a piece of Cincinnati’s rich history in this world premiere musical about the groundbreaking rise of King Records.

Meet Your Match: A Q&A With Director Eleanor Holdridge

Oct 2, 2018

Erica Reid

Director Eleanor Holdridge shares her artistic insight on Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, an imagined sequel to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.

Nationally Recognized. Locally Crafted.

Sep 26, 2018

Aly Michaud

For each Playhouse production, a team of nationally recognized designers partners with our resident crew at the Gilbert Avenue Scene Shop to bring to life the world of the story as envisioned by the director.

In Transition: A Q&A With Costume Designer Tracy Christensen

Sep 25, 2018

Natalie Clare

The Roommate Costume Designer Tracy Christensen discusses her artistic approach to expressing characters Sharon and Robyn in this wickedly fun comedy.

Pemberley Awaits

Sep 21, 2018

Erica Reid

Middle sister Mary finally takes center stage in this charming and romantic sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.

5 Questions With Barbara Chisholm

Sep 20, 2018

Natalie Clare

Meet Barbara Chisholm, who plays Annie Wilkes in this chilling adaptation of Misery. Learn about her beginnings as an actor, what roles have been most meaningful to her and the many reasons she's enjoying working on this highly entertaining production.

5 Questions With David Whalen

Sep 19, 2018

Natalie Clare

Meet David Whalen, who plays Paul Sheldon in Stephen King's unforgettable story, Misery. Learn what inspired him to act, what role he's dying to play and why he's enjoyed performing in this suspense-filled show.

5 Questions With Kenneth Early

Sep 18, 2018

Natalie Clare

Meet Kenneth Early, who plays Buster in the spine-tingling production of Misery. Learn how he became an actor, what his favorite role has been and what he's found most interesting about this thrilling, Stephen King adaptation.

THE ROOMMATE: Director's Notes

Sep 14, 2018

Natalie Clare

In The Roommate, Sharon says, “Everybody just wants to burn it down and start over.” How many of us will take the risk of setting fire to what we know and reinventing ourselves?

Break Out of the Comfort Zone

Sep 13, 2018

Natalie Clare

Director Tracy Brigden describes the thematic elements of The Roommate and describes her artistic approach to this wickedly fun show.

Celebrate King Records Month

Sep 10, 2018

Natalie Clare

King Records Month features more than 30 local events including concerts, parties, radio shows, special performances, speaking events, artistic exhibits and more. Here’s a look at just a few of the events that we recommend you check out.

Welcome to the Jungle

Sep 7, 2018

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The Jungle Book is fantastical journey about friendship, family and self-discovery.

It's Good to Be Bad

Sep 6, 2018

Erica Reid

Fifty-something Sharon takes a leap towards the dark side when she uncovers the secrets of her mysterious roommate in the wickedly funny comedy, The Roommate.

Thrills and Chills

Aug 24, 2018

Natalie Clare

Director Blake Robison chats with us about taking the spine-tingling story of Misery from the page to the Marx stage.

I'm Your Number One Fan

Aug 9, 2018

Natalie Clare

Stephen King’s psychological thriller Misery takes the stage.

Groups Have More Fun

Aug 6, 2018

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One of the most fun ways to see theatre is with a group. The Playhouse has exclusive, customizable group ticket offers for all types of theatregoers. Here’s how you can save.

Welcome to the Playhouse: A Newcomer's Guide

Jul 13, 2018

Natalie Clare

If you’re new to theatre, or new to the Playhouse, we know that it might be a little intimidating at first glance. We’ve put together this newcomer’s guide to help you navigate your first trip here.