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Best Shows This Summer

in Cincinnati

Jaja's African Hair Braiding at Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati

Jaja's African Hair Braiding

After critical success on Broadway, Jocelyn Bioh's Jaja's African Hair Braiding comes to you, directed by Whitney White! Ghanaian-American writer and actor Bioh previously penned the emotional comedy School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, which won the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Play. Whitney White is an award-winning director, musician, and actor and is the recipient of an Obie Award and a Lilly Award.

Mrs Dalloway at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

Mrs Dalloway

Virginia Woolf's classic novel, Mrs. Dalloway has been reworked into a hit musical and will have its world premiere at the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company this spring. Lindsey Augusta Mercer has written the book, music, and lyrics for the show, and it will be directed by CSC's Sara Clark. Mercer has delved deep into the queer experiences of the characters in the play, exploring them further and taking a microscope to their relationships and romances. The perfect way to close out the CSC's 2024-2025 season!

Steven Ho at Funny Bone

Steven Ho

It's time for Tips from the ER as Steven Ho hits the road. Heading off on a huge eight-month-long tour, the retired ER doctor is hitting up clubs across North America and is bringing his encyclopedia of medical horror stories with him. He's here to save your ass, not kiss it, so head on down and laugh the night away!

Jun 6 - 7, 2025

Funny Bone

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Queens of the Stone Age at Andrew J Brady Music Center

Queens of the Stone Age

Founded after the dissolution of frontman Josh Homme's first band Kyuss, Queens of the Stone Age exploded out of the gates in the late 90s with the records Rated R and Songs for the Deaf. This year sees them hitting the road once again on the 'End Is Nero Tour' with their most recent album, 'In Times New Roman', where they'll be joined by The Struts as support on certain dates.

Teddy Swims at ICON Festival Stage

Teddy Swims

The smooth-voiced Teddy Swims is heading out on the "I've Tried Everything But Therapy" Tour this fall and in 2025! The singer-songwriter is well known for his genre-mixing sounds, combining elements from (but not limited to!) country, R&B, pop, and soul. The talented singer warmed up on his international summer tour and is ready to take your breath away.

Buckcherry at Paramount Arts Center

Buckcherry

Californian band Buckcherry got together all the way back in 1995 and released two great albums before going their separate ways in 2002. It wasn't until 2005 that members Josh Todd and Keith Nelson formed the band again with a new lineup. Today, the band are better than ever and heading on a new tour kicking off this summer!

Thomas Rhett at Riverbend Music Center

Thomas Rhett

Georgia-born country pop singer-songwriter Thomas Rhett is back on the road in 2024 for a brand new tour! With a total of five Grammy nominations throughout his career, his good-time energy, and charming stage presence, it's bound to be an unforgettable experience and a tour you don't want to miss. Don't miss Thomas Rhett as he comes to a stage near you!