This Friday, audience attendees of the opening night of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: the Musical will have a special treat – a chance to hear directly from the creator who started it all.
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati continues its inaugural season in the restored Emery Theater with Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical, opening Friday at 7 p.m. The opening performance will feature a special post-show chat with the author of the book series, Jeff Kinney, offering fans a behind-the-scenes look at the series. Tickets are on sale now at thechildrenstheatre.com.
Based on Kinney’s book series, the musical brings Greg Heffley’s middle-school misadventures to life with humor, heart and high-energy music.
“Bringing Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical to the Emery Theater is incredibly exciting, and having Jeff Kinney with us for a post-show talkback makes this moment truly special,” said Kim Kern, President & CEO of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, in a press release. “This production celebrates storytelling, imagination, and the joy of live theatre—exactly what this historic stage was meant for.”
In addition, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical will support literacy efforts across the region through a book donation drive benefiting Queen City Book Bank. Audience members attending any performance (school or public) are encouraged to bring a new or gently used children’s book to donate.
Public Showtimes include:
- Friday, Feb. 20: 7 p.m. – OPENING NIGHT
- Saturday, Feb. 21: 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
- Sunday, Feb. 22: 2 p.m.
- Saturday, Feb. 28: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. (ASL and Audio Described Performance)
- Sunday, March 1: 2 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 4: 2 p.m. (Sensory-Friendly Performance)
- Saturday, March 7: 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
- Sunday, March 8: 2 p.m
This show is ideal for ages 4 and up. This production runs approximately 60 minutes without intermission. This production uses theatrical fog and flashing lights. No strobe lights are used.