Searching for the best performing arts options near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top performing arts spots around Cincinnati, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best places to venture for theater, music and more. 

1. Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

Topping the list is Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. Located at 1195 Elm St. in Over-The-Rhine, the performing arts spot is the highest-rated performing arts spot in Cincinnati, boasting five stars out of 87 reviews on Yelp.

2. Music Hall

Next up is Over-The-Rhine's Music Hall, situated at 1241 Elm St. With five stars out of 84 reviews on Yelp, the venues and event space, landmarks and historical building and performing arts spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Aronoff Center

Central Business District's Aronoff Center, located at 650 Walnut St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the performing arts spot 4.5 stars out of 131 reviews.

4. Memorial Hall

Memorial Hall, a music venue, museum and performing arts spot in Over-The-Rhine, is another much-loved go-to, with five stars out of 28 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1225 Elm St. to see for yourself.

5. Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park

Over in Mt. Adams, check out Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 63 reviews on Yelp. You can find the performing arts spot at 962 Mount Adams Circle.

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