Oct 19 2019
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Nov 16 2019
The Lifespan of a Fact

The Lifespan of a Fact

Presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

A critically acclaimed 2018 Broadway play, this fast-paced story explodes with blistering comedy and timely relevance. Facts become blurry when they’re twisted into fiction in the high-stakes world of publishing. Emily Penrose, the demanding editor-in-chief of a high-end magazine, hires a determined millennial fact-checker named Jim Fingal to work on a groundbreaking essay written by the famous author John D’Agata. The deadline is tight, the essay is dense, and everyone must make a good faith effort in telling the story honestly. But the overly eager Jim takes his fact-checking way too far, creating the ultimate showdown of fact versus fiction.

ADVISORY: The Lifespan of a Fact is suitable for adults and older teenage audiences. Characters lock horns in a debate of fact vs. fiction, and they drop some F-bombs in the process. Their explosive tête-à-têtes feature other mature themes, including discussions of suicide.

Admission Info

Prices for The Lifespan of a Fact start at $35 depending on seat location and performance day, and they are subject to change. Tickets for teens and students are $30, $40 or $50 depending on seat location. Student tickets are just $15 on the day of the show. Plus, Sunday is College Night, with tickets to all 7 p.m. performances just $10.

Phone: 513-421-3888

Dates & Times

2019/10/19 - 2019/11/16

Additional time info:

Public previews are all performances between Saturday, Oct. 19, and Wednesday, Oct. 23.

Opening Night: Share the excitement of Thursday opening nights with a lively post-show cast party with complimentary hors d’oeuvres by Vonderhaar’s Catering. Opening Night performance will be held Thursday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m.

Meet the Artists: Please join us for a stimulating and informative discussion with some of the cast members after the following performances: Sunday, Oct. 27, at 2 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m.; Thursday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m.

An audio described performance will be held Saturday, Nov. 9, at 4 p.m.

A signed performance will be held Sunday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m.

Location Info

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Parking Info

Convenient parking is available in the Playhouse garage and can be reserved in advance by calling the Box Office. This is strongly recommended as parking may be sold out on the day of the show, and parking space is limited in Mt. Adams. Garage parking is $8.50 in advance for subscribers and $10 for single ticket buyers and at time of performance (if available). Accessible parking for those with disabilities is located in front of the Playhouse’s main entrance, as well as in the Playhouse parking garage. These spaces are limited and must be reserved and paid for in advance. All vehicles using these spaces must display a valid disability sticker. If you prefer to find free parking on surrounding streets, please allow plenty of extra time. Limited free parking is available (where marked) on streets surrounding the Playhouse. Eden Park officially closes at 10 p.m. As a grace period to the Playhouse and its patrons, the police will not ticket vehicles until one half-hour following the end of a performance. The Playhouse assumes no responsibility for anyone receiving a ticket for illegal parking. We also remind you to lock your car and refrain from leaving any valuables visible inside your vehicle.

Accessibility Info

The Playhouse is for everyone, and we recognize that some of our patrons may have special needs. We offer several services to these patrons including:

  • Infrared sound enhancement systems for the hearing impaired
  • Large print programs
  • Wheelchair accessibility to both theatres and all public areas
  • Audio described and signed performances

More details may be found on our website at https://cincyplay.com/visit/accessibility