Cincinnati Events this Weekend

Ring in the New Year with the Pops and the sophisticated and timeless music of Cole Porter, whose refined melodies and witty lyrics have become songbook standards on Broadway and in film. Join Tony DeSare and his guests Aubrey Logan (trombone/vocals) and John Manzari (tap dance/vocals) as they give their fresh spin on such hits as: “Night and Day,” “I Get A Kick Out of You,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “It’s De-Lovely,” “You’re the Top,” and many more.

Buy Tickets Here: https://www.cincinnatisymphony.org/tickets-and-events/buy-tickets/pops/2425-pops-season/lets-misbehave-the-music-of-cole-porter/

Join the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra for a wondrous journey into the mysterious world of Harry Potter. Using only music, with no film projections, the Pops will bring to life the magical music of all eight Harry Potter films, plus more from the “Potterverse,” featuring the iconic themes you know and love. The concert will also include insights from the books and films, interactive games and trivia experiences.

Whether you're a devoted fan of the Harry Potter series or simply a lover of film music, prepare to step into a world where magic intertwines with music, where spells are cast through melodies, and where the enchantment of Harry Potter comes to life in an unforgettable live concert experience.

*Note: there will NOT be film projections associated with this performance.

Purchase Tickets: https://www.cincinnatisymphony.org/tickets-and-events/buy-tickets/pops/2425-pops-season/a-night-at-hogwarts-the-music-of-harry-potter/

STILL THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MUSICAL. Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award®-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables.

This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “Les Mis for the 21st Century” (Huffington Post), “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph) and “one of the greatest musicals ever created” (Chicago Tribune).

Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption–a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history.

The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” “Master of the House” and many more. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries and 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals.

For Dates and Tickets: https://www.cincinnatiarts.org/events/detail/les-miserables-1

Copland’s final symphony, ringing with bells and brass, builds on Fanfare for the Common Man — an enduring masterpiece written for and premiered by the CSO at Music Hall — and which embodies the hope, resilience, and idealism of the American spirit.

For this special concert experience, you’ll be treated to a multi-sensory performance of Copland’s Symphony No. 3, accompanied by stunning visual and lighting effects created by designer Luke Kritzeck. This will be CSO performance for your ears and eyes.

Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto churns with uber-romantic melodies and Unsuk Chin’s music delights in contrasts. Copland’s last symphony, ringing with bells and brass, brings us home. The finale builds on Fanfare for the Common Man — an enduring masterpiece written for and premiered by the CSO at Music Hall — signaling the culmination and convergence of the composer’s entire career.

Written by one of the most produced playwrights in America since 2015 AND produced in partnership with the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington D.C.

TICKETS: https://cincyshakes.com/on-stage

A THEATRICAL EVENT UNLIKE ANYTHING ELSE!

Winner of three Tony Awards® and the Olivier Award for Best Play, the Broadway and West End sensation LIFE OF PI is “an exhilarating evening of theater” (The Wall Street Journal).

Based on Yann Martel’s best-selling novel that sold more than 15 million copies and became a worldwide phenomenon, LIFE OF PI is an epic story of perseverance and hope that speaks to every generation and “gives new life to Broadway” (The Today Show).

Told with jaw-dropping visuals, world class puppetry and exquisite stagecraft, Lolita Chakrabarti’s stage adaptation of LIFE OF PI creates a breathtaking journey that will leave you filled with awe and joy.

For Dates and Tickets: https://www.cincinnatiarts.org/events/detail/life-of-pi

A new musical about growing up and growing old (in no particular order), Kimberly Akimbo is the winner of 5 Tony Awards including Best Musical. It features Tony Award®-winning book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire (Shrek), a Tony Award®-winning score by Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), choreography by Danny Mefford (Dear Evan Hansen) and direction by Tony®-nominated director Jessica Stone.

Kimberly is about to turn 16 and recently moved with her family to a new town in suburban New Jersey. In this “howlingly funny heartbreaker of a show” (The New Yorker), Kim is forced to navigate family dysfunction, a rare genetic condition, her first crush … and possible felony charges. Ever the optimist, she is determined to find happiness against all odds and embark on a great adventure.

For Dates and Tickets: https://cincinnati.broadway.com/shows/kimberly-akimbo/

There’s no place like Music Hall for choreographer Septime Webre’s The Wizard of Oz. Join Dorothy on the yellow brick road but watch out for the Wicked Witch and her flying monkeys! This production features fantastic special effects and gorgeous sets and costumes. With music from Matthew Pierce performed by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

Tickets: https://my.cballet.org/wizard

Toil and trouble boil over in this timeless tale of mayhem and madness, reimagined for today, where the lines between reality and the supernatural blur.

TICKETS: https://cincyshakes.com/on-stage