THE WIZ JR is the LAST TCT MainStage show of the 21-22 season. And as they say, I think they saved the best for last! š Don’t miss this one. “Ease On Down The Road” to grab your tickets before they sell out!
See THE WIZ JR at The Taft Theatre
WHEN: April 2-11, 2022
WHERE: The Taft Theatre, 317 E 5th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
RUN TIME: 60-minute
AGE 4+, K-8
TICKETS: $10 – $50 each
š Expect iconic songs like “Ease On Down the Road” and “Brand New Day,” as well as exciting dance numbers which blend traditional movement from African culture with ballet, jazz, and modern dance!
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Broadway and Local Artistic Influence on Stage
THE WIZ JR. features two artistic influencers straight from Broadway, making this a great opportunity to introduce your kids to Broadway quality at a price and show length that’s right for them!
Director Zhailon Levingston comes to Cincinnati straight from Broadway, directing Chicken & Biscuits, as well as Hadestown, and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. Choreographer Tislarm Bouie has appeared in numerous Broadway shows, commercials, movies, and live events like SNL and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Local artistic influences come from Seth Howard, Scenic Designer and recent graduate of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. And Jason Alexander Holmes, renowned music educator, performer, and Artistic Director of the Cincinnati Boychoir, serves as the Music Director. Contributing spectacular costume designs to the show, Dr. Daryl Harris is a professor teaching diverse interdisciplinary theatre courses at the Northern Kentucky University School of the Arts (SOTA).
THE WIZ JR Showtimes
School performances of THE WIZ JR. will be held April 5-8 and 11, 2022, during the daytime hours.
The sensory-friendly performance of THE WIZ JR. on Wednesday, April 6 at 1 PM is intended for individuals on the autism spectrum, as well as children (and adults) with other special needs who may benefit. To create a sensory-friendly performance, the show is performed in a welcoming, supportive environment for those with sensory challenges. Slight adjustments to lighting and sound are made, and effects such as fog, strobes, and lights that extend into the audience are minimized.
All The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s Broadway-style MainStage productions, including THE WIZ JR., are performed in the historic Taft Theatre, at 5th and Sycamore Streets in Downtown Cincinnati. Tickets start at $10. Visit https://thechildrenstheatre.com/shows/the-wiz-jr/ for tickets.
Don’t miss a show! Regular subscriptions for the 22-23 MainStage Season are on sale now and start at just $43. All subscriptions and single tickets remain refundable during the pandemic if you are unable to attend due to COVID-19. Find out more about subscribing at https://thechildrenstheatre.com/subscribe/.
COVID Safety Protocols at The Taft Theatre
- Masks are required for ALL ticketholders age 2+, regardless of vaccination status.
- All patrons ages 12+ must provide proof of *full COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test result administered within 72 hours of show start time. A negative rapid antigen test administered within 24 hours or proof of natural immunity via antibodies will also be accepted — that test would need to have occurred within six months from the date of the show you are attending. Self-reported negative test results that are not from a test provider, a laboratory, or a health care provider cannot be accepted. This rule applies to teachers and chaperones during our daytime school performances and at all public shows.
- If you are experiencing symptoms (i.e., fever, chills, cough), please stay home and do not attend the event. Instead, contact the Box Office at 513-569-8080 x10 to discuss your ticket options. Read about their refund policy here.
- Public performance seating will not be socially distanced. Please contact the TCT Box Office with any questions at 513-569-8080 x10 or email at tickets@tctcincinnati.com.
- School show capacities will be limited, and school groups will be separated from one another to the best of our ability during daytime school performances.
- No concessions will be sold during any performance. No food or drinks will be allowed in the theater. No merchandise will be sold during any performance.
- Autographs for subscribers and Crown Club members after public performances have been postponed indefinitely.
