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Ticket Services

  • Box Office Hours
  • Single Ticket Prices
  • Exchanges
  • Discounts
  • Gift Certificates
  • Ticket Donations
  • Theatre Seating Charts
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Tickets can be purchased online or via the Playhouse box office either by phone or in person.

Box Office: 513/421-3888
TOLL FREE (OH, KY and IN only): 800/582-3208
Telecommunication Device for the Deaf: 513/345-2248

Summer Hours (begin June 15)
Monday - Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

The box office will be closed in observance of the 4th of July on July 3.
Subscriber Only Days begin Monday, August 10.
Single tickets go on sale to the general public beginning August 17.

Regular Season Hours
Monday - 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 
Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.

On non-performance days, including selected Wednesdays, the box office closes at 5 p.m. Box office hours may vary during any extended non-performance periods during the season.

The box office can be found at street level just inside the Playhouse’s Otto M. Budig Lobby. The street address is 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202.

Mailing Address:
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
ATTN:  Box Office
P.O. Box 6537
Cincinnati, OH 45206-0537

For best service, please avoid calling the box office for future reservations in the hour immediately before curtain times. This keeps you off "hold" for long periods and frees the lines for patrons calling about that day's tickets. Likewise, the first half-hour of each day tends to be busy on the phones. Let the rush subside to save yourself some time.

Save money on tickets to individual shows. The Playhouse offers a variety of discount options. Tickets can be purchased online or via the Playhouse box office either by phone or in person.

Regular Marx Theatre Single Ticket Prices

Performance Days

A

B/C

D

Corner Club
Fri. & Sat.
$59.00
$55.00
$50.00
$33.00
Tues. thru Thurs.
& Sun.
$57.00
$51.00
$46.00
$29.00
Teens 13-19*
n/a
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
Previews
$43.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
*Parental discretion is advised. Visit the individual show pages to read detailed content advisories for each show.

A Christmas Carol Single Ticket Prices

Performance Days

A

B/C

D

Corner Club
Fri. & Sat.
$63.00
$59.00
$54.00
$37.00
Tues. thru Thurs.
& Sun.
$61.00
$55.00
$50.00
$33.00
Teens 13-19
n/a
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
Children 5-12
(under 5 not admitted)
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
Previews
$47.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00

Beehive Single Ticket Prices

Performance Days

A

B/C

D

Corner Club
Fri. & Sat.
$67.00
$63.00
$58.00
$41.00
Tues. thru Thurs.
& Sun.
$65.00
$59.00
$54.00
$37.00
Teens 13-19*
n/a
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
Previews
$51.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
Add $5 to A Section prices for Center Aisle seating.


Thompson Shelterhouse Theatre Single Ticket Prices

Performance Days

Center

Side A

Side B
Fri. & Sat.
$62.00
$59.00
$35.00
Tues. thru Thurs.
& Sun.
$60.00
$55.00
$30.00
Teens 13-19*
n/a
n/a
$30.00
Previews
$46.00
$46.00
$25.00
Add $5 to Center Section prices for Center Aisle seating.
*Parental discretion is advised. Visit the individual show pages to read detailed content advisories for each show.


Box Office: 513/421-3888
Toll Free (OH, KY and IN only): 800/582-3208

*Handling Fees: In Person at the Playhouse: No fee. By Phone: $2.50 per ticket, except Rosenthal Next Generation Series, $1.50 per ticket. On the Web: Non-Subscribers: $4.50 per ticket, except Rosenthal Next Generation Series, $1.50 per ticket. Subscribers: $2.50 per ticket. Cincinnati Parks Fee: $.90 per ticket fee assessed by The Cincinnati Parks Board on all ticket purchases.

On average, 10 percent of ticket buyers do not use their tickets. The Playhouse cannot resell these tickets, yet we often turn people away at sold-out performances while seats go empty. If your schedule changes, don’t miss a show you want to see or let your tickets go to waste.

Support the Playhouse by taking advantage of one of these services:

Subscriber Ticket Exchange

Contact the Playhouse box office by phone or in person no later than noon the day of your performance.

Tell us which show you want to exchange. Once we agree on an alternate seat location and date, we will exchange your seats instantly, release your old seats for sale immediately and hold your new seats at the box office WILL CALL window. Pick up your new tickets anytime during box office hours.

Your old tickets will be invalid.  Please tear them lengthwise and discard.  Don’t forget to mark your calendar with your new performance date.

Please note:

  • We cannot exchange your tickets after they have expired. Please read the missed performances procedure below to find out how you can still see the show.
  • There are no service charges for subscribers to exchange any ticket, including additional single ticket purchases.
  • We cannot guarantee availability or equivalent seating for exchanges. Since we do not save seats for exchanges, please call us as soon as you know you have a conflict.
  • Exchanges made to higher priced tickets will be charged the price difference. Exchanges to lower priced tickets will not receive a refund. 
  • Upgrade charges are due at the time of exchange and can be charged to Visa, MasterCard or Discover.
  • Reserved parking may not be available on your new performance day. If parking is sold out for your new date choice, we will put you on a waiting list and call you when we secure space. If we cannot secure a spot, please stop by the box office on the night of your performance to obtain a parking refund for that individual performance.

Single Ticket Exchange

Please contact the Playhouse box office, by phone or in person, no later than noon the day of your performance. 

Tell us which show you want to exchange. Once we agree on an alternate seat location and date, we will exchange your seats instantly, release your old seats for sale immediately and hold your new seats at the box office WILL CALL window.
Pick up your new tickets anytime during box office hours.

Your old tickets will be invalid.  Please tear them lengthwise and discard.  Don’t forget to mark your calendar with your new performance date.

Please note:

  • There is a $3.75 exchange fee per ticket/per exchange. 
  • We cannot exchange your tickets after they have expired. Please see the missed performances procedure below to find out how you can still see the show.
  • Seating is based on availability and may not be comparable to original seating.
  • Exchanges made to higher priced tickets will be charged the price difference. Exchanges to lower priced tickets will not receive a refund.
  • Upgrade charges are due at the time of exchange and can be charged by phone to Visa, MasterCard or Discover.
  • Not valid for benefit performances, group sales and discounted tickets.
Tax Credit

Donate your tickets to the Playhouse as a charitable contribution to a not-for-profit organization. Call the box office to release your seats BEFORE the scheduled performance, destroy your tickets and we will send you a receipt for your tax return. Once the performance begins, we cannot issue tax-deductible certificates (per Internal Revenue Service guidelines).
Duplicate Tickets

Give the gift of theatre to friends, acquaintances or business associates.  If you cannot get your tickets to them, we can print duplicates for pick up at the box office.
Missed Performance

After your tickets have expired, it’s still not too late to see the show. We offer a general admission Empty Seat Pass for a fee of $5.00, valid only for another performance of the same play. Here’s how it works:

  • The box office distributes Empty Seat Passes beginning ONE HOUR prior to curtain on a first-come, first-served basis when expired tickets are presented.
  • You then meet the house manager at the door of the theatre just prior to curtain, and he or she assists you in finding empty seats.
  • The Empty Seat Pass option is valid through the final performance of the missed show. Please call the box office to confirm the show time on the day you plan to attend.

Save money on tickets to individual shows. The Playhouse offers a variety of discount options for groups, children, teens, senior citizens, young adults, members of the armed forces and the general public.* 

 
For Groups

Whether it's you and some friends, your church group, a company party or a national organization in town for a convention, the Playhouse offers attractive rates for groups of just six or more adults.  Group prices and amenities
 
For The General Public

$25 Preview Performances

Save by coming to our discounted preview performances, the shows prior to opening night. The popular $25 ticket for preview performances is back and now available in the Shelterhouse, too. The $25 price is good for B, C, D sections in the Marx Theatre and Side B in the Shelterhouse. No other discounts valid. Marx Preview dates: Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Shelterhouse dates: Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday 7 p.m.; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. prior to opening.

Day of Show Discount

Unreserved tickets are up to fifty percent off when purchased on the day of show through the Playhouse box office between 11a.m. and 5p.m. No advance reservations are possible with this offer, and there is no limit. Not valid for A Section in the Marx or Center Section in the Shelterhouse. The offer is subject to the number of seats remaining. Please note that the box office does not open until noon on Sundays.

Entertainment Book

Coupons from Entertainment Books allow one free admission with the purchase of a ticket at regular price (two-for-one). Check your coupon for other restrictions.
 
For Children and Teens

Tickets for children ages 5 to 12 are available for A Christmas Carol.  The children's ticket price is $20 for all sections. Children under 5 are not admitted.

Children's tickets are also available for other Marx Theatre shows but please keep in mind that some shows are not appropriate for children. Check the show's content advisory for more information. Children's ticket prices are not available in the Shelterhouse Theatre.

A special teen price of $30 is available for young people ages 13 to 19 in B, C or D sections in the Marx Theatre and Side B section in the Shelterhouse.

Child and teen tickets can only be purchased in person or by phone, except for A Christmas Carol, which are available online.
 
For Students

Student “Build Your Own” Series

Choose as few as four and as many as nine shows from either theatre and get all the subscriber benefits. Visit the subscription packages page for current pricing.

Student Rush

Buy a ticket for $20 ($22 for musicals and holiday shows). You must have a valid student ID. Offer valid beginning two hours prior to curtain, either in person or by phone.
 
 For Adults 35 years old and younger

 Enjoy the Arts (ETA) "Orange" members can save either by subscribing to the Enjoy the Arts Series at a reduced rate or with 2-for-1 tickets available up to one week in advance. Some restrictions apply. Visit Enjoy the Arts or call 513/621-4700 for membership info.
 
For Senior Citizens

The Playhouse honors the Golden Buckeye Card and also allows you to buy up to two tickets for $20 ($22 for musicals and holiday shows). Offer valid beginning two hours prior to curtain, either in person or by phone.
 
For the Armed Forces

Members of the active military and their immediate families can purchase half-price tickets for regular season performances in the Marx Theatre and get $5 off tickets to A Christmas Carol. Offer made possible by AFTA-Cincinnati. Must present picture military ID to redeem tickets. Not valid for A section seating or with other discounts including children’s tickets to A Christmas Carol. Visit the AFTA web site.

Discounts listed here are not available online unless indicated. For more information and to purchase, call the box office at 513/421-3888 or toll-free in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, 800/582-3208. 

*Handling Fees: In Person at the Playhouse: No fee. By Phone: $2.50 per ticket, except Rosenthal Next Generation Series, $1.50 per ticket. On the Web: Non-Subscribers: $4.50 per ticket, except Rosenthal Next Generation Series, $1.50 per ticket. Subscribers: $2.50 per ticket. Cincinnati Parks Fee: $.90 per ticket fee assessed by The Cincinnati Parks Board on all ticket purchases.

Give the gift of theatre.

give the gift of theatre

Playhouse gift certificates can be purchased in any denomination and can be used on any box office transaction, including tickets, parking and served dinners from Karlo's Bistro at the Playhouse. An $80 to $120 gift certificate covers two tickets to a Marx or Shelterhouse Theatre production. A $25 certificate can send a family of four to a Rosenthal Next Generation Theatre Series performance (for children ages 4 and up). Gift certificates can be redeemed at the box office or over the phone and are valid for one year from the date of purchase. Gift certificates are available by visiting or calling the box office at 513/421-3888.

Ticket Donations for Your Non-Profit Event

Thank you for your interest in the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Cincinnati’s Tony Award winning Professional Regional Theater. Every year the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is proud to issue ticket donations valued at over $30,000 dollars in ticket donations to assist other non-profits raise funds for their organization.These ticket donations valued at over $100 per set entitle the recipients to attend one of the current Marx Theater subscription season productions. Please note conditions of the donation and expiration date.

Application Process

To request a donation for your organization please follow these guidelines:

  • Requests are accepted via U.S. post only and include a self-addressed stamped standard # 11 envelope for the donation to be returned to you. Requests must be on the receiving organization’s letterhead, with the name of the organization, address, telephone number and Non-profit ID number, name of the event, contact’s name, address, and phone numbers. No donation will be issued to an individual.
  • The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park issues 25 pairs of tickets for every month. Requests are filled first come first served. The Playhouse in the Park is not responsible for lost or misdirected donations and is unable to issue reprints. Requesting organizations may receive one donation per the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s fiscal calendar, July 1st through June 30th. Multiple requests are discarded.
  • Tickets are subject to availability, are valid for the remaining Marx theater productions, and exclude A Christmas Carol, Friday and Saturday evenings and Saturday and Sunday Matinee performances.
  • The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is unable to consider donations that benefit political parties or candidates, for-profit companies, including employee recognition/appreciation days and holiday events.

Application Submissions

Mail to:
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Attn: Ticket Donations
P.O. Box 6537
Cincinnati, OH 45206

Marx Theatre seating

Capacity 626

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Thompson Shelterhouse seating

Capacity 225

perspectives at cincinnati playhouse in the park