Diary of a Wimpy Kid’s Author Talkback Event
Families attending the opening night of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical at The Emery Theatre are in for a rare and wonderful treat! International bestselling author Jeff Kinney will be doing a live post-show talkback with the audience.
Believe it or not, there are still tickets to the Friday, February 20th, 7 p.m. opening night of this fabulous feature show. AND tickets start as low as $12.96! Buy yours HERE.
Kim Kern, President & CEO of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, said:“Bringing Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical to the Emery Theater is incredibly exciting, and having Jeff Kinney with us for a post-show talkback makes this moment truly special. This production celebrates storytelling, imagination, and the joy of live theatre—exactly what this historic stage was meant for.”
Can’t make it to this exciting talkback event, but still want to check out Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical? There are plenty of public showtimes, including:
Friday, February 20, 2026: 7 PM – OPENING NIGHT with Exclusive Author Postshow Talkback
Saturday, February 21, 2026: 2 PM and 5 PM
Sunday, February 22, 2026: 2 PM
Saturday, February 28, 2026: 11 AM and 2 PM (ASL and Audio Described Performance)
Sunday, March 1, 2026: 2 PM
Wednesday, March 4, 2026: 2 PM (Sensory-Friendly Performance)
Saturday, March 7, 2026: 2 PM and 5 PM
Sunday, March 8, 2026: 2 PM
Ideal for ages 4+. This production runs approximately 60 minutes without intermission. This production uses theatrical fog and flashing lights. No strobe lights are used.

