Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s latest production, Twelfth Night is a fantastic show to behold! We went to see the show on opening night and we were mesmerized and highly entertained. The show is hilarious and engaging from start to finish. Our favorite part of the production was the implementation of live music during the show. The performers added a new flair to the production with beautiful musical performances. Be sure to catch this show in Cincy in the next few weeks before the whole production picks up and flies off to Prague for a special engagement there. This may have been one of our favorite Cincy Shakes plays so far!
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company brings Romance and Revelry to Cincinnati and European Audiences with Twelfth Night!
After the run in Cincinnati, this very production—cast, design, and all—will head to Prague, Czech Republic, for CSC’s first international collaboration with Prague Shakespeare Company!
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is making a voyage to Illyria and beyond with William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night playing November 15 – December 7. This production is directed by CSC’s Producing Artistic Director and CEO, Brian Isaac Phillips and features an ensemble cast of 10 with multiple returning CSC Resident Ensemble Members, welcoming in fresh faces from Prague Shakespeare Company and beyond. The Ensemble for Twelfth Night is generously sponsored by PNC Bank and the Design is sponsored by Rance and Marilyn Duke.
Shakespeare’s delightful comedy of mistaken identities and romantic entanglements, is a family-friendly spectacle that promises laughter and joy for all. Set in the whimsical land of Illyria, the play follows the adventures of Viola, who, disguised as a man, finds herself at the heart of a hilarious series of misunderstandings and mishaps. With a colorful cast of characters, the play is a merry dance of romance, comedy, and playful deception perfect for audiences of all ages.
Courtney Lucien returns to the stage as Viola, with Jeremy Dubin starring as the fool, Feste. Geoffrey Warren Barnes II, Cary Davenport, and Candice Handy comedic chemistry ignites in their roles of Toby Belch, Sir Andrew, and Maria as they trick Malvolio, played by Barry Mulholland. Cameron Nalley as Sebastian and Leraldo Anzaldua as Orsino make their debut at Cincy Shakes. In an exciting first, Twelfth Night is a collaborative production with the Prague Shakespeare Company (PSC), the Czech Republic’s premier English-language theater! Founded by Guy Roberts, PSC is a renowned international company, celebrating 17 years of exceptional theater with productions spanning the globe. Actors Elissa Levitt and Josh Morrison join the cast from PSC and have travelled all the way to Cincinnati to be a part of this production. After its Cincinnati debut, the entire production and cast of Twelfth Night will travel to Prague for performances there, bringing CSC’s unique take on this classic to European audiences—a thrilling first for everyone!
Charlie Calvert returns as scenic designer, creating a multi-level set furnished by Lane Shoemaker’s properties design. Robert Carlton Stimmel is the sound and projections designer as well as co-lighting designer with Abigail Fluck. Rainy Edwards’ costumes, designed in Elizabethan style, are vibrant to match the comedic tone of Twelfth Night, and Kayla Cieslinski’s wig design adds the finishing touch to the actor’s appearances. Jeremy Dubin has composed original music to score the Shakespearean text.
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For the best ticketing experience and to avoid resale sites or scams, please be sure to only purchase tickets directly through Cincinnati Shakespeare Company online at cincyshakes.com or by calling our Box Office at 513.381.2273. Ticket prices range from $12- $78; don’t pay more!
Twelfth Night runs from November 15 – December 7, 2024, with performances on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, plus two Saturday matinees on November 30 and December 7, and two Sunday matinees on November 24 and December 1 at 2:00 PM. A sensory friendly performance will be held on December 4 at 6:30 with tickets costing $5. This performance will be uniquely adapted for individuals with autism and/or those with developmental and/or sensory differences to enjoy with their families.
At all performances discounts are available for students, seniors, educators, military, local residents, and community partners, as well as $14 “Access” tickets in the Upper Gallery for each performance, available for advance purchase online or by calling the Box Office. Also, starting 1 hour before each show, unreserved tickets may be available as $12 Rush Tickets for anyone (not just students), in various seating locations, based on availability. Rush Tickets must be purchased in person at the Box Office within an hour of showtime.
To purchase tickets or for more information, call the CSC Box Office at 513.381.BARD (2273) ext. 1, or visit cincyshakes.com. Visa, Discover, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted, and ticketing fees apply.
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is located at 1195 Elm Street, adjacent to Washington Park. Valet parking is available for $25 and self-parking for $15 is available in the adjacent lot. Make advance reservation online the website or contact the Box Office. For more details, visit cincyshakes.com/your-visit/parking.
Disclaimer: I was given a pair of tickets to see this production, but I promise you that the opinions are 100% my own. Photos by Mikki Schaffner and press release provided by the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company.
