OTR Performs is back again at Washington Park! On select Sundays, break out those lawn chairs and join us at Washington Park’s Main Stage to see local talent shine. From ballet performances, to Shakespeare reenactments, to Jazz shows, OTR Performs showcases a variety of talent that lives right here in Over-The-Rhine.
2025 Lineup
June 1 | Cincy Fringe Previews Night
Join us for an evening of previews from 25+ local, national, and international indie theatre artists from this year’s Cincinnati Fringe Festival; taking place May 30 – June 14 at pop-up venues in OTR.
June 8 | Summermusik’s Sting Quartet: Movie Night
Experience live musical performances from fan-favorite movies!
June 15 | Madcap Puppets’ Monsters of Baseball
The sign at the ballpark says, “No Monsters Allowed!”, but that doesn’t stop Roscoe from sneaking a little monster named Gus in to see a baseball game. It seems they’re not alone as more monsters begin slipping into the ballpark to join the fun! Giant puppets bring the history and tradition of baseball alive through songs, stories, and funny family friendly improv! There’s room for everyone at America’s favorite pastime.
June 22 | Revolution Dance Theatre’s Black and Brown Ballet Summer Festival
Returning for its fourth powerful year, the #BlackBrownandBallet Summer Festival is back to celebrate excellence, representation, and joy through dance. Audiences can expect a captivating blend of classical and contemporary repertoire performed by the artists of Revolution Dance Theatre, the rising stars of RDT’s Junior Ensemble, and select guest dance artists—all sharing one stage, one mission, and one unforgettable night under the stars.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Washington Park, this FREE outdoor performance amplifies Black and Brown brilliance in ballet and beyond. Whether you’re a longtime dance lover or experiencing RDT for the first time, this is a celebration you don’t want to miss. Bring a blanket, bring your people, and bring your whole self to a night where movement tells the story.
#BlackBrownandBallet | RevoDance.com
June 29 | Cincinnati Children’s Theatre’s Jacqueline and the Beanstalk
The Children’s Theatre presents Jacqueline and the Beanstalk, a one-woman show about a clever and determined girl who challenges stereotypes and proves her worth by saving her family. This fun and interative performance highlights a universal story shared by many girls, showing their capabilities have too often been overlooked.
July 6 | Uncle Sammy’s Back
Come out and join the Kingsbury Productions’ crew in their traveling show Fold Up Theater where they all work together to remind Uncle Sammy to simply belief in himself. Meet Reggie – our Storyteller, Dawn the Keeper of the Wand – To Bee, Little Liberty, Ben the Bee Catcher, Ciddy the Cicada, Aunt Mary, and of course, Uncle Sammy, as they invite you to help them out and sing along!
July 13 | Cincinnati Barbarians
The Barbarians are Cincinnati’s premier full-armored medieval combat team who specializes in unscripted live fighting demonstrations. Be prepared for an epic battle involving group melees, one-on-one knightly duels, and much more!
July 20 | It’s Secret Santa Time
Everyone, please once again join the Kingsbury Productions’ crew with their traveling show Fold Up Theater where it is Christmas in July – the time to think about all the secret wishes of boys and girls all around the globe. Will there be elves? Will there be someone who reads all those letters? Will there be a Secret Santa? You must come out to find out!
What we do know is: there will be plenty of interactive fun and lots to sing about. We can’t wait to see you. But remember – It’s our secret!
July 27 | Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s Shakespeare in the Park – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
A Midsummer Night’s Dream- where love, magic, and mistaken identities create chaos in an enchanted forest. Four young lovers and a group of amateur actors become entangled in the mischievous schemes of faries, leading to a series of humorous and surreal events before all conflicts are resolved
August 3 | School of Rock’s Summer of Rock
Rock out to your favorite hits performed by the School of Rock CIN and NKY House Bands!
August 17 | Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra
The CCJO and vocalist Mandy Gaines will be performing favorites from the past season including music made famous by artists as varied as Sarah Vaughan and Chicago. The band will also unveil the ’25-’26 season which features the music of Stevie Wonder and Quincy Jones, among others.
August 24 | Jump n’ Jive
August 31 | Improv Cincy’s ComedySportz
ComedySportz is Improv Cincinnati’s newewt show that features two teams going head-to-head as they compete in fast-paced family friendly improv comedy games
Thank you to First Financial Bank for sponsoring all Summer events at Washington Park!
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