Student Matinees

2026-27 SEASON STUDENT MATINEES

Bring your students to a special weekday performance of a mainstage production performed in Moe and Jack’s Place – The Rouse Theatre.

Our annual Educator’s Reception will take place on Monday, April 20 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. at the Playhouse, 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Attending this event gives you priority access to reserve your spot for next year’s student matinees. You will also have priority access for booking workshops and residencies, backstage tours of the theatre, after school drama classes and our outreach touring plays. General access for all our programs will be open on April 27, 2026.

RSVP for the Educator’s Reception on April 20

Student Matinee Registration Information

Student matinees begin at 10:15 a.m.
Tickets are $15 each. For every 15 paid student tickets, we provide one complimentary ticket.
Each group may request up to 150 tickets for each production. Your requested ticket count should include every person you expect will attend the show including students, teachers, chaperones and bus drivers (if applicable). You may also have the opportunity to request additional tickets later in the process, based on availability and demand.
We ask that students be adequately chaperoned. School groups should have at least one chaperone per 15 students. Homeschool groups should have at least one adult per homeschool household.
A $15 processing fee will be added to each order.

Questions? Contact us at studentmatinees@cincyplay.com

Enhance Your Students’ Theatre Experience

Pre‑show workshops prepare students for matinee performances by introducing key themes, characters, and context from the play. Post‑show workshops invite students to reflect on what they’ve seen through guided discussion and creative activities that deepen understanding and connection. Each workshop is a single 50-minute session and can be booked individually or paired together for a fuller experience.

Pre‑show workshops take place at your school prior to the performance.

Post‑show workshops may be held at your school or at the theatre immediately following the performance, based on availability.

2026-27 Student Matinee Season

FIRST FINANCIAL BANK presents

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

By CHARLES DICKENS
Adapted and originally directed by BLAKE ROBISON
Directed by BRIDGET LEAK

Tuesday, Nov. 24
Tuesday, Dec. 1
Wednesday, Dec. 2
Wednesday, Dec. 9

The holiday story you love unfolds in spectacular fashion in Moe and Jack’s Place – The Rouse Theatre! Charles Dickens’ classic tale of the curmudgeon Ebenezer Scrooge, who finds his heart changing one fateful Christmas Eve, combines with dazzling set, costume and lighting designs to create a magical experience for your family!

FIFTH THIRD BANK presents

CINCINNATI KING

Written and Directed by KJ SANCHEZ

Wednesday, Feb. 10

Celebrate Cincinnati’s King Records in the return of the hit musical that traces the groundbreaking rise of music pioneer Syd Nathan and the artists he produced. Based on interviews, the show chronicles behind-the-scenes tales of King Records hits including “The Twist,” “Blues Stay Away From Me,” “Fever” and “Need Your Love So Bad.” Cincinnati King shines the spotlight on the Queen City’s music roots.