MC AND TOM BRENNAN present
September 12 – October 11, 2026
MOE AND JACK'S PLACE — THE ROUSE THEATRE
Inspired by movies like Ocean’s Eleven, Now You See Me and The Usual Suspects, this theatrical caper is a high-tech mystery for the stage. When Marvin assembles a team of professional thieves to pull off one last job, the heist goes sideways into a web of danger, betrayal and double crosses. What follows is a high-octane production that will keep you on the edge of your seat with lasers, aerial stunts and state-of-the-art projections. Blending quick-witted banter and unexpected laughs with clever surprises and heart-pounding suspense, Heist takes you on a fun and thrilling ride.
“Thrillingly technical, fast paced, and cleverly scripted.” – Edmonton Journal
Heist is recommended for teenage and adult audiences. This thrilling crime caper has all the elements you enjoy from this genre, including a motley crew who love quick-witted banter (with some strong language) and an elaborate plan that involves guns (including pre-recorded gun shots) and discussions of violence.
This show runs approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes, with a 20-minute intermission.
Visual by Kenton Brett
Watch this video from our Osborn Family Producing Artistic Director Blake Robison, Associate Artistic Director Joanie Schultz and Literary Manager Tatiana Godfrey to get the inside scoop on Heist.
The cast of HEIST at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.
The cast of HEIST at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.
(Left to right) Alex Purcell (Ryan), Jessica Fishenfeld (Angie), Brian Vaughn (Marvin) and Brian Thomas Abraham (Kruger). Photo by Mikki Schaffner.
Jessica Fishenfeld (Angie) and Brian Vaughn (Marvin). Photo by Mikki Schaffner.
Brian Vaughn (Marvin). Photo by Mikki Schaffner.
Jessica Fishenfeld (Angie), Angel Lin (Fiona) and Kate Goehring (The Spider). Photo by Mikki Schaffner.
The cast of HEIST at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.
Kate Goehring (The Spider). Photo by Mikki Schaffner.
Alex Purcell (Ryan) and Jessica Fishenfeld (Angie). Photo by Mikki Schaffner.
Angel Lin (Fiona) and Brian Vaughn (Marvin). Photo by Mikki Schaffner.
The cast of HEIST at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.
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Be among the first to see the show before opening night and save! Preview performance tickets are discounted.
Heist stories have been a movie mainstay since 1903’s The Great Train Robbery, the first work of “narrative cinema.” Plotting thieves have thrilled audiences in hundreds of great films since, and in conjunction with our production of Heist, the Esquire Theatre is screening some of the best robbery capers ever. Starting with Film Noir classic filmed in Cincinnati, The Asphalt Jungle, the film series features legendary directors Hitchcock (To Catch a Thief), Kubrick (The Killing) and blacklisted screenwriter Jules Dassin’s Rififi and Topkapi that combine to make him the “master of the heist film,” before closing the series with more recent classic The Usual Suspects.
Join us for a deep dive on these iconic heist movies with Film Professor Joe Horine, who will give a brief intro and lead an optional Q&A after the film.
To purchase tickets, please choose the film you'd like to see by clicking on the title of the film.
Thu., Sept. 17, 7 p.m. - Asphalt Jungle (1950)
Sun., Sept. 20, 7 p.m. - To Catch A Thief (1955)
Wed., Sept. 23, 7 p.m. - Rififi (1955)
Tues., Oct. 6, 7 p.m. - Topkapi (1964)
Thu., Oct. 8, 7 p.m. - The Killing (1956)
Sun., Oct. 11, 2 p.m. – The Usual Suspects (1995)
(Formerly Meet the Artists), stay after select performances for a behind-the-scenes discussion with members of the artistic team.
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Join other students who love theatre for College Night! Enjoy an exclusive pre-show gathering with an artist from the production. College students can purchase advance tickets for just $15 and take part in a curated discussion with one of the artists — with free pizza! Student ID required.
Pay What You Can performances are an additional way we try to make live theatre accessible to those who otherwise might not be able to attend our shows. Tickets can be purchased by phone at 513-421-3888 or in person beginning at noon, day of the performance only. Tickets are subject to availability.
Trained volunteers describe the visual elements of the production via a hearing enhancement system, allowing patrons to hear dialogue, music and other sound effects. The description is timed to avoid interfering with dialogue. Before the show and during intermission, show and actor information are shared.
Each Rouse Theatre production offers one signed ASL performance during the show's run.
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