SECOND CITY 2: LESS RUDE...MORE PORK Closes Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park's 52nd Season, Opening 4/29

Producing Artistic Director Edward Stern previously announced his 20th - and final - season at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. The Playhouse' s 52nd season has included two world premieres and three regional premiere productions, as well as the return of one of the most popular musicals in its history.

According to Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Edward Stern, " For my 20th - and final - year as producing artistic director, I wanted an absolutely memorable season to celebrate, captivate, entertain, enthrall and enchant. This unforgettable new season will remind you why you fell in love with live theatre and The Playhouse."The Robert S. M arx Theatre Season (sponsored by The Otto M . Budig Family Foundation)

The last production of the season is THE SECOND CITY 2: LESS PRIDE ... MORE PORK (April 29 - July 1, 2012; opening night: May 3). The world's premier comedy company will again set its razor-sharp sights on Cincinnati. What's left to skewer? The Second City was in town long enough to know they haven't come close to exhausting material. Not to mention that between now and opening night, entire sports seasons will come and go, politicians will star on reality shows and streetcars may (or may not) be on track. The future holds nothing but promise for comedy at our expense. If the recent sold-out, record-breaking run was any indication, you gotta goetta your tickets now!

The popular preview performances in the Marx and Shelterhouse are still just $25 for selected seating.

Subscriptions to the 2011-12 Playhouse season are available now in a variety of packages. Subscribe by May 21 for the lowest prices of the season. Prices range from $125 to $333 for the five-show Robert S. Marx Season, $125 to $348 for the five Thompson Shelterhouse shows and $250 to $617.50 for the full 10-show combination series package. The popular " Build Your Own" subscription package allows patrons to create their own season of four to nine shows in either theatre, with prices ranging from $144 to $556.

The Playhouse is continuing to offer three-, six- and nine-month payment options for subscribers. Some restrictions apply. The Corner Club is also available for all regular Marx performances and starts at $142 and Shelterhouse Side B at $140. The discounted educator subscription is available for all Marx and Shelterhouse Theatre performances. Subscription prices increase May 22.

A student " Build Your Own" package allows full-time students to pick as few as four shows and as many as nine from either theatre for as little as $22 per show. The Enjoy the Arts Member Series (under 35 years of age) is available for all Marx performances. Members can get the same half-price discount for a subscription as they would on an individual ticket basis. Some restrictions The Baby Sitter Rebate Series allows a couple purchasing two full subscriptions in the Marx Theatre to attend any performance and receive $100 at the end of the season to help cover the cost of baby sitters. Some restrictions apply.

Costs for most packages depend on the day of week and seat location desired. Some sections are sold out. Single tickets for all shows will go on sale to the general public August 15. To purchase subscriptions or for more information about the 2011-2012 season at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, call 513/421-3888 or toll-free throughout Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana at 800/582-3208. For Telecommunications Device for the Deaf access, call 513/345-2248. Subscription information is also available online at www.cincyplay.com.

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