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Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
1195 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, United States
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Ma
Review №1

My first visit to this venue. The lobby had a contemporary feel with lots of wood. The bar has limited choices but enough to last through a performance. The theater is very intimate. Every seat has a great view. I saw Every Christmas Story Ever told. It was highly entertaining and kept us laughing through the evening.

Sa
Review №2

I urge everyone to see a play at this theater. Once you do, youll want to attend ALL of them. The setting is intimate without being crowded, the sets are amazing, the production quality is excellent, the actors are phenomenal, and I could go on. The same actors do different plays, so you get to see their range from drama to comedy, and you will be blown away by their performances. The bottom line is: do yourself a favor and see a show here. I promise you wont regret it.

Ma
Review №3

Loved This Theater! First time here. Loved the size of the theater. The free lemon water, the cup holders at each seat. The amenities offered in the bathrooms. (Come check it out). Such an attractive setting. Will definitely be back.

Mi
Review №4

Cincinnati Shakespeare theater is such a nice venue. Very intimate setting and never a bad seat in the house. There is a nice bar out front with great service and drinks! You can even pre-order your intermission drinks and they will have it ready for you!

Je
Review №5

The play Every Christmas Story Ever Told was fantastic fun! The theater was small and very comfortable. Only complaint goes to the bar...only 2 people working intermission which caused a long line. They ran out of some drinks they kept advertising, and some people didnt get through the line in time.

Sh
Review №6

The new venue is beautiful and modern. I highly suggest the balcony seats, as we had no issue watching the performance. I would suggest the right or left side instead of the front and center seats as I had to lean up and see the front of the stage where Im short. Do the Valet parking! Its $10 and they brought our car quickly with no issues. We saw Dracula and absolutely loved it. I posted pictures of our view from the and I was in the third seat in the center of the balcony. My husband has no issue but he is tall.

La
Review №7

Miss Holmes (the play we saw) was cleverly written and very well executed. The theater is well kept and comfortable. It was also easy to get into and out of with close parking and the limited capacity of the building. If you like theater, Id highly recommend taking in one with this company.

Ja
Review №8

Amazing experience. Cant wait to go again. Phenomenal actors!

Lo
Review №9

Really nice culture spot. We saw a very energetic, funny and well performed play. The staging was done nice, the performances were good, and not on the last place - the seats were actually comfortable and with enough leg room. Being used to the stingy leg room of Broadway theaters,this felt really like a luxury space.

Ri
Review №10

Such a great new gem for the City. Great venue for events & plays. See & be seen.

Sh
Review №11

Small intimate theatre. Not a bad seat. The play was very well done.

Mi
Review №12

Love this place. Show was great and love the modern design. Comfy seats in an intimate theatre. Its almost like being in the production yourself!

Be
Review №13

First time at this theater but wont be the last! Not a bad seat in the house. Saw Macbeth with my Shakespeare nerdy teen and was not disappointed! Definitely going to check out some upcoming shows as well. Something for everyone. Go!

Sh
Review №14

After relocating from NYC we were so glad to discover this beautiful theater. The seating is comfortable and intimate, and the acoustics are excellent. The quality of the production was very impressive and pre-ordering beverages for intermission is a nice touch. A great evening out in Cincinnati and a wonderful addition to the neighborhood!

Ro
Review №15

Great venue... The audience is right on top of the performers. The show that my wife and i saw was outstanding.

St
Review №16

One of my favorite parts of Cincinnati. Great venue, acting, and material. Love Ciny Shakes!

ju
Review №17

Fabulous production! Great theater, every seat feels like the best seat. Lots of leg room

Et
Review №18

CSC is the best local theatre company I’ve been to by far. Every production I see here is fantastic, and the space is amazing. Staff is always friendly and helpful, and the actors, directors, producers, stage crew, etc... are extremely talented. I’ve also been apart of the Groundlings program for youth actors and taken their summer camps and participated in the Project 38 showcase for many years. Their acting teachers are amazing. Jeremy, Sara, Geoff, and all of the other staff are fantastic. Highly recommend CSC.

El
Review №19

Attended as an audience member for the play Fences. The cast put on a moving performance. The set design and lighting was excellent to compliment the piece. I loved the intimacy of this theater-- each seat offers a great view of the stage. Beautiful location and performance!

Ta
Review №20

This place is very nice. I attended a play with my husband and our seats were great. We sat on the lower level two rows from the back and the view was great. The theater was very intimate and I loved it. We will definitely be back.

St
Review №21

Great seats. Phenomenal show

Sa
Review №22

Just saw Dracula. It was great! This was the first time I have been to their new facility and I am very impressed. The every seat in the theater is so close to the stage. The seats were comfortable and there is even enough leg room that my 62 husband was happy. They have a nice space to mingle before and after the show and during intermission. Drinks were a tad overpriced. There are a lot of stalls in the restroom so the line at intermission moved quickly.

Ma
Review №23

Beautiful theater and amazing crew with so much talent for all forms of acting. I have seen dozens of different performances here and loved every single one of them.

do
Review №24

Absolutely love this place...No bad seats.. easy in and out and what great productions. Current production august : Osage County is SOOO good. Ive seen nearly 300 plays in my lifetime from Community theatre to Broadway and this is my favorite production EVER. I laughed, I shuttered, I cried... and left emotionally drained. Outstanding!!!

Ma
Review №25

True asset to Cincinnati. They are pushing into new works and keeping it fresh. The new space is so well designed FOR people. They really thought about the experience. It felt very comfortable to walk in and get a drink. It was easy to get your tickets. It felt fun to be out for a night on the town. Great play too. Highly recommend.

D
Review №26

What a difference a decade makes! Not only is Our Shakespeare Company one of the best in the world, nationally award winning and and beloved by the city, but now it has an amazing theatre in which to perform. Imagine you were a stage active, producer and director and had the opportunity to build a theatre your way... The way it should... Well, the Otto M. Buddig theatre IS that theatre. Another jewel in the crown for The Queen City.

Al
Review №27

One of my favorite Cincinnati theaters. No other theater in Cincinnati performs Shakespeare, and no one could do it like CSC! Fantastic talent and a small theater environment lends intimacy. Also, watch for free performances in local parks during the summer months!

Jo
Review №28

The show was great and good atmosphere. will return one day. upgrade your snacks.

Je
Review №29

The theatre is beautiful and very intimate!! I love coming here!!!

Je
Review №30

The seats are actually COMFORTABLE and have PLENTY OF LEGROOM. As a plus-sized woman most theater seating is horribly tight and the legroom situation laughable, leaving me feeling uncomfortable and claustrophobic. Not here. All close up, intimate seating and no difficulty seeing the stage. Noises Off! Was a hilarious and excellently executed play, the ticket, valet, and bar staff were wonderful, and I look forward to coming here again.

Su
Review №31

Always a great show. Been here several times, always a terrific experience.

ja
Review №32

Beautiful. Elegant. Modern. These words barely describe how wonderful this place is.

Re
Review №33

CSC is one of the brightest spots in the Cincinnati arts scene! The new theatre is gorgeous and every production is top drawer.

To
Review №34

We had a fun, family time! Great show, great acting!

Co
Review №35

What a beautiful theater! This was my first visit to the new location and I must say I was very impressed. The seats were comfortable and there wasnt a bad seat in the house, honestly. I saw A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum and truly enjoyed it! I look forward to another visit.

Am
Review №36

Saw Twelfth Night at an evening preview performance and at a matinee student performance. The play was fabulous, and the theater is incredibly intimate. It was an all-around great experience for me, my husband, and my students. Thanks a million to Kristen Race who helped arrange it all and who provided helpful study guide materials in advance as well. Cant wait to go back!

je
Review №37

Great theater. Balcony seats really obstructed.

Ma
Review №38

I love the new venue. There is not a bad seat in the house. We saw, Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!), the Saturday after Christmas. The actors were engaging and enthused. Although they may have done the play many times prior to our arrival, you would never know it by the energy they displayed. They made it seem fresh; as if they were telling the story for the first time, and were just as eager as the audience to see what direction the play would take. Loved it.

Ly
Review №39

Great venue, strong acting, excellent audience experience

Ch
Review №40

Amazing productions in a beautiful theater. The sets are outstanding, and I have never been seated anywhere in this venue where I did not feel like it was the best seat I have ever had here.

Li
Review №41

Great theater, limited seats, all great seats

An
Review №42

Amazing experience! Will be back for more!

Ge
Review №43

The building is wonderful, the seating is comfortable and intimate. This is someplace you need to go to see a play at least once!

Ch
Review №44

I sometimes wonder why these actors are here. Watching them chew scenery is an absolute delight, and the new venue is fantastic. Ive been to many theatres, and this is one of the best.The new theatre is intimate with a thrust stage and comfortable seats. The company loves to work up the aisles, onto the balcony, and through the air (the new fly wires are clearly a company favorite!). Youll be right in the action and loving every moment.

Am
Review №45

Loved loved loved! Went to see Macbeth and it was absolutely breathtaking! Great actors and wonderful atmosphere

Sh
Review №46

Great performances! Always a quality show. Great for a girls night out or date night!

Mi
Review №47

I was shocked at the quality of the show I saw here. The space is awesome, they use it very well, and the cast was top notch. This was a competitive experience with any wow Ive seen in New York or London.

ca
Review №48

Awesomeness!! Great ensemble of great thespians!!

Br
Review №49

Love this place... Beautiful people

K
Review №50

Fantastic place to enjoy a show. I went recently and the costumes were just fantastic. Acting... Great. I would definitely recommend for amazing entertainment.

Gr
Review №51

Great new intimate theater in Cincinnati that compliments an embarrassment of riches regarding the theaters in this neighborhood. They do some great work at this theater, both Shakespearean and otherwise.

Ma
Review №52

New and super cool theatre. Its a small venue and regardless of seat the stage is right in front of you. I have seen multiple plays and have loved each one. Highly recommend

Ji
Review №53

Went to see Noises Off. Great show. The acting was all wonderful. Awesome venue! Not a bad seat in the house and very comfortable. Very nice staff also.

Jo
Review №54

A fantastic theater experience! Really high quality performance, intimate, close setting, actors are well on their marks!

Pa
Review №55

Miss Holmes play was a comedy drama that was fantastic. I would go again.

Ca
Review №56

The seats are actually COMFORTABLE and have PLENTY OF LEGROOM. As a plus-sized woman most theater seating is horribly tight and the legroom situation laughable, leaving me feeling uncomfortable and claustrophobic. Not here. All close up, intimate seating and no difficulty seeing the stage. Noises Off! Was a hilarious and excellently executed play, the ticket, valet, and bar staff were wonderful, and I look forward to coming here again.

Su
Review №57

I go often.... lots of theater that is NOT Shakespear (of course the Shakespear is Fantastic too!). Just saw “ “A Flea in Her Ear”. HYSTERICAL!!!!!! I will see it again if I can get a friend to go with me... That Good!

Zo
Review №58

If you have never seen live theatre, this should be your first visit. The actors are amazing and I love the venue. There are no bad seats.

Da
Review №59

This is a great intimate theater. Thrust stage with absolutely no bad seats. A great mix of classical Shakespeare and other plays. Always a great fresh take on the classics.

Go
Review №60

Always a fantastic experience. This place is my home away from home. The staff is literally my second family and in some cases, better than my blood one.

Ca
Review №61

Definitely my favorite theater in town! They balance their Shakespearean plays with other classics, so there is something for everyone. All their work is wonderfully done- its the one theater in town my non-theater-going boyfriend likes to go! Plus, their bar staff is REALLY GREAT, and Ive never had a bad seat (Ive sat in 5 different places in the theater). Their student tickets are really inexpensive, and if you subscribe (or early renew) your subscription (which is the most flexible subscription model in town), its especially affordable. Love this place, wish they did even more shows!

G
Review №62

Wonderful location and plays to see - no matter where you sit, you seem up close. Love it!

Pe
Review №63

Just saw 1984 on opening night. It was an incredible theatrical production. The entire cast and crew should be proud!

Da
Review №64

The exterior is a bit bland, but its an intimate, beautiful space on the inside. Every performance has been excellent! A truly unique experience

Ca
Review №65

A Flea in Her Ear was great! Funniest Play Ive seen.

ly
Review №66

Every show and event I have been to at CSC has been absolutely wonderful. Love the new location! Ive been to multiple shows and a class here. I will definitely continue coming back!

Be
Review №67

Great venue, great seats, great play! Going back soon!!!!

Je
Review №68

A terrific place to spend an evening. Bold, innovative productions, including rich interpretation of classics. Come see Shakespeare produced at its best!

Je
Review №69

Wonderful venue; not a bad seat in the house!

Ma
Review №70

Wonderful theater company in a beautiful home!

Ke
Review №71

Amazing performances each time Ive been. Definitely worth you time and money.

Ka
Review №72

Oh wow! Another amazing theater experience. The acting was superb! Kudos to Maggie and Jim (and all the other actors)!

Ch
Review №73

The new venue is wonderful. The play was great Midsummer nights dream. The valet attended was beyond worst. The attended couldnt start my Jeep so he took me to the lot and point to the Jeep and gave me the keys. The battery was dead because they left the lights on. I called the box office to ask for help and complain. I was told someone would come. No one show up. I called again was told no one had cables. I called the valet company, they said someone would come. No one did. I finally called AAA. I would have given them a 5 but not with the service I received.

Ti
Review №74

The new theatre on the corner across from Washington Park is amazing. There is a very open lobby space with a bar and a great view of the park. The theatre is designed for great sound quality and up close viewing of the many Shakespeare and other classic plays that are presented here. The resident actors are a fantastic group of talented performers from the Cincinnati area and across the country.

Ja
Review №75

I thought the theater was perfectly sized. Fences was a powerful presentation

Le
Review №76

Love, love, love this venue, the actors, the plays. Going to be a subscriber.

Ti
Review №77

Excellent production as usually.

St
Review №78

Nice theatre, great view from all seats.

Lu
Review №79

We saw the Complete Plays of William Shakespeare, abrdiged. It was fantastic! The facilities are top notch and the actors were wonderful. Nice work!

Ri
Review №80

Beautiful place, outstanding actors, and captivating story. I will definitely attend again in my future...you should too. Thank you my friend for taking me DKM.

St
Review №81

Fabulous theater, not a bad seat in the house.

Bo
Review №82

Hilarious play, the 3 actors worked amazingly well together. Every play Ive seen by the CST has been great.

Sh
Review №83

I love going here one of the best place to go in Cincinnati for Arts.

La
Review №84

A wonderfully intimate theater with a talented company of actors!

Ch
Review №85

The new home for Cincinnati Shakespeare, next to Washington Park, is a beautiful, intimate setting for the high quality theatre for which they are known. Always a safe bet to see an amazing production!

Ja
Review №86

Exceptionally good theater. Great mix of Shakespeare and other classics. Always a great evening. Cant wait to see them in their new home next year (2017-2018).

Ki
Review №87

Oh my Goodness Cincy Shakespeare Company has just upped their game! This new venue is absolutely gorgeous. An updated building with surprising details and little touches all over makes the time in between shows spent in the lobby a real pleasure.The staff was very welcoming and I was impressed with how intimate the seating was. I can honestly say there is not one bad seat in the house. They seat 250, but it feels like 50.We saw Dracula and it was really very good.the acting was quite impressive and I was very impressed with how polished all of the acting and set changes were, especially since we were so close to the stage.The price point for the tickets are excellent and the production and space is very impressive. I will be back!

Do
Review №88

I have seen several shows here. All of them have been very good. The cast does a great job. It is a nice little Theatre. I am looking forward to going to their new location next year.

Ma
Review №89

Saw a fantastic play in a wonderful venue. I have seen a few shows with them and have enjoyed all of them.

Ta
Review №90

Im a big Shakespeare and theater snob. So believe me when I say that the work that the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company does is top notch storytelling. The productions are accessible. Go see live theater!

Ke
Review №91

Their new space is excellent and the theatre design really puts you in the action. Its almost as intimate as theatre in the round-- but more flexible.

Ch
Review №92

LOVE THE PLAYS, THE ACTORS AND THE SNACKS ARE REASONABLY PRICED

Na
Review №93

This company keeps getting better and better. The new theater is a wonderful venue. The thrust stage puts the actors very near the audience, so theres no bad seat in the house.

Su
Review №94

The new theatre was well worth the wait. Modeled on the Globe in London, but smaller and thus more engaging, the setting finally matches the amazing talent. If you get a chance to see a production with Billy Chase in it, treat yourself. Of all the impressive talent in this Company, he is the most dynamic and versatile professional of the bunch. Do though make sure you get your tickets early enough to avoid siting in the balcony/second level. The idea was good, the design was executed poorly. Even if you do lean on the rails as suggested, youll spend a lot of time being uncomfortable; if you sit in a normal position, youll spend the whole play craning your neck to see between the light fixtures and gear.

Ni
Review №95

Ive seen one play at the old location and when at the new. Both were A lot of fun. Im a 30 y o former soldier and blue collar worker that didnt picture myself liking plays. This theater cast out every every inner bias against it I had. Was truly entertaining and a great way to get the fam together. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer was stellar.

Mi
Review №96

Great performance, the new theater is beautiful!

Fr
Review №97

Had to leave right after intermission, but loved what we saw.

Jo
Review №98

Well run regional theater

Mo
Review №99

A wonderful intimate theater.

Ga
Review №100

Very good show. Had a great time.

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  • Address:1195 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, United States
  • Site:http://cincyshakes.com/
  • Phone:+1 513-381-2273
Categories
  • Performing arts theater
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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