Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park

Special Events

Walk-on Wednesdays with the Cast of
The Second City 2: Less Pride … More Pork

Improv becomes the latest hometown sport in the hands of Cincinnati celebrities during post-show "Walk-On Wednesdays" sessions with the cast of The Second City 2: Less Pride … More Pork at Playhouse in the Park.

For each weekday performance following the show, The Second City adds a true improv session to the evening, playing traditional improv games based on suggestions from the audience. This session lasts between 10 and 15 minutes.

We've drafted the following to join the cast onstage and play improv games:

— Wednesday, May 9 - Bob Herzog, Local 12 morning news anchor notorious for his "Dance Party Friday" features.

— Wednesday, May 16 - WGRR-FM's "Married with Microphones" morning host Janeen Coyle.

— Wednesday, June 6 - Eben Franckewitz, recent American Idol Top 24 finalist and veteran performer in the Playhouse's A Christmas Carol.

— Wednesday, June 13 – Sheila Gray, Fox 19 Morning Show co-anchor.

It's a chance to cheer on the hometown team as they match wits with Chicago's finest; additional walk-ons to be announced later. There will not be a walk-on May 23 because of a two show day.

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

God of Carnage - Sunday, Sept. 18 at 6pm
Featured Speaker: Narelle Sissons, set designer for God of Carnage

Red - Sunday, Oct. 30 at 6pm
Featured Speaker: Tina Tammaro, local artist

Dead Accounts - Sunday, Jan. 29 at 6pm
Featured Speaker: Theresa Rebeck, playwright of Dead Accounts

Merrily We Roll Along - Sunday, Mar. 18 at 6pm
Featured Speaker: Rick Pender, local theatre critic and Sondheim Review managing editor

Thunder Knocking on the Door - Sunday, May 6 at 6pm
Featured Speaker: Keith Glover, playwright and director of Thunder Knocking on the Door

Meet the Artists


Evan Jonigkeit and Kathleen Turner in High.

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.

God of Carnage
Sunday, Sept. 11 at 2pm
Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 7:30pm
Sunday, Sept. 25 at 2pm
Thursday, Sept. 29 at 8pm

As You Like It
Sunday, Oct. 9 at 2pm
Sunday, Oct. 16 at 2pm
Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 7:30pm
Thursday, Oct. 27 at 8pm


The cast of Altar Boyz.

Red
Sunday, Oct. 23 at 2pm
Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 7:30pm
Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2pm
Thursday, Nov. 10 at 8pm

Always ... Patsy Cline
Sunday, Nov. 27 at 2pm
Sunday, Dec. 4 at 2pm
Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 7:30pm

Dead Accounts
Sunday, Jan. 22 at 2pm
Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 7:30pm
Sunday, Feb. 5 at 2pm
Thursday, Feb. 9 at 8pm

Speaking in Tongues
Sunday, Feb. 12 at 2pm
Sunday, Feb. 19 at 2pm
Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 7:30pm
Thursday, Mar. 1 at 8pm

Merrily We Roll Along
Sunday, Mar. 11 at 2pm
Wednesday, Mar. 14 at 7:30pm
Sunday, Mar. 25 at 2pm
Thursday, Mar. 29 at 8pm

Tigers Be Still
Sunday, Mar. 25 at 2pm
Sunday, Apr.1 at 2pm
Wednesday, Apr. 4 at 7:30pm
Thursday, Apr. 12 at 8pm

Thunder Knocking on the Door
Sunday, Apr. 29 at 2pm
Wednesday, May 2 at 7:30pm
Sunday, May 13 at 2pm
Thursday, May 17 at 8pm

The Second City Does Cincinnati: Less Pride ... More Pork
Sunday, May 6 at 2pm
Sunday, May 13 at 2pm
Wednesday, May 16 at 7:30pm
Thursday, May 24 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.

God of Carnage
Thursday, Sept. 8 at 8pm

As You Like It
Thursday, Oct. 6 at 8pm

Red
Thursday, Oct. 20 at 8pm