The sensational musical about rock and roll icon Buddy Holly.
Experience the sensational musical about the bespectacled, 1950s rock and roll icon. This non-stop entertaining rock show recounts Buddy Holly’s 18-month, meteoric rise to fame and the indelible impact he left on the industry after his untimely death at the age of 22. Influencing artists from The Beatles to Bruce Springsteen and plenty of musicians in between, the early rocker is immortalized in this mesmerizing musical memoir. Performances include over 20 of his greatest hits like “That’ll Be the Day,” “It’s So Easy to Fall in Love” and “Peggy Sue,” along with Ritchie Valens’ “La Bamba” and The Big Bopper’s “Chantilly Lace.”
ADVISORY: Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story is recommended for ages 12 and up. Buddy’s thick-framed glasses may seem nerdy and innocent today, but his songs about teenage romance, lust and heartbreak were edgy for their time period. Lyrics contain mild sexual innuendo, and there are other mature themes.
Prices for Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story 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
2020/01/18 - 2020/02/16
Additional time info:
Public previews are all performances between Saturday, Jan. 18, and Wednesday, Jan. 22.
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, Jan. 23, 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, Jan. 26, at 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m.; Thursday, Feb. 13, at 7:30 p.m.
An audio described performance will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, at 4 p.m.
A signed performance will be held Sunday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m.
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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.
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:
More details may be found on our website at https://cincyplay.com/visit/accessibility