A bold new musical.
Moving up shouldn’t mean moving away.
World Premiere • April 10-26 • The Historic Hughes STEM Auditorium
Watch the Trailer
What Early Audiences Are Saying
“I got goosebumps.”
“The music is FABULOUS!”
“A celebration of community.”
“Vibes are incredible!”
What Bridge City Is About
Follow Jerica, a young woman from St. Clare, a working-class neighborhood inside Bridge City, as new development threatens the place her family still calls home. Across the river, opportunity grows in wealthier Ludlow and Jerica is pulled between the future she’s building and the neighborhood she’s trying not to lose.
Built on hip-hop, R&B, funk, soul, and nods to ’90s club sounds, Bridge City is funny, sharp, and full of heart — a celebration of love, joy, and resilience that doesn’t center trauma.
Cities grow.
But who gets to stay?
Bridge City centers the people often asked to move, adjust, or disappear in the name of “progress.” It’s a story about ambition, belonging, and building a future without erasing the past.
Funny, sharp, and full of heart, the show reminds us that growth should make room for people — not push them out.
Plan Your Visit
Location
The Historic Hughes Auditorium
Inside Hughes STEM High School 2515 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45219
Performance Dates
April 10–26 (Weekends only)
Fri, April 10
Sat, April 11
Sun, April 12
Fri, April 17
Sat, April 18
Sun, April 19
Fri, April 24
Sat, April 25
Sun, April 26
Show Times:
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM
Sundays at 2:00 PM
Family-Friendly Matinees:
At Sunday performances, a supervised Family Room with quiet, kid-friendly activities (coloring pages, puzzles, etc.) will be available for children who may need a break during the show.
Run Time
Approximately 2.5 hours, including intermission and a talkback following the performance.
Tickets
Early Bird pricing is available for a limited time, including discounted rates for groups (4+), students, and youth. All tickets are sold online. Season ticket holders receive priority seating and exclusive merch discounts.
Discounts
Complimentary tickets are available for active military, veterans, and households at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.
Concessions & Merchandise Snacks, drinks, and merchandise will be available for purchase. Season ticket holders receive 10% off merchandise.
Parking & Arrival
Free parking is available on site. Elevator access available.
Bridge City sing-through
Big sound.
Sharp humor.
A story about home, ambition, and who gets left out of “progress.”
This is what new musical theatre sounds like.
April 10–26 • The Historic Hughes Auditorium