Together is Better
Footage from a 2023 production of “Label•less” at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.
“Label•less”
Thursday, May 7, 7 p.m.
Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. Sixth St
VIP and General Admission tickets are available at lacheyarts.com.
Attendees will experience live performances from the cast, gain insight into the creative process, and engage directly with the artists behind the work.
“Label•less,” a powerful new musical created by Drew Lachey and Lea Lachey, will take center stage in a one-night immersive fundraising event on May 7, at the Lois & Richard Rosenthal Contemporary Arts Center. Presented by Lachey Arts in collaboration with Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) and creative studio Brave Berlin, the event will transform CAC’s second-floor gallery into a fully immersive environment through large-scale projection mapping, live performance, and storytelling.
Developed over eight years in Cincinnati,“Label•less” is now preparing for its summer 2026 Off-Broadway debut in New York City. The May 7 event offers audiences and supporters an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the production at a pivotal moment in its evolution.
Blending music, movement, and personal narrative, “Label•less” features a dynamic cast of young performers sharing real-life experiences–creating an emotionally resonant work that explores identity, belonging, and the shared human experiences that connect us beyond labels.
For one night, CAC’s gallery space will be reimagined through projection mapping by Brave Berlin, surrounding guests with dynamic visuals that respond to and enhance the performance. The evening will be hosted by Jackie Congedo, CEO of the Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center, serving as emcee.
“This event is about more than showcasing the work–it’s about inviting people into the journey,” said Drew Lachey and Lea Lachey. “Cincinnati is where “Label•less” was born, and it’s incredibly meaningful to share this next chapter here before taking it to New York.”
Hosted within the internationally acclaimed CAC building, the event brings together leaders across business, arts, and philanthropy to support a homegrown production with national momentum.
“This moment speaks to what makes Cincinnati special–a city where artists, institutions, and partners come together to move bold ideas forward,” said Carolyn Hefner, Chief of External Affairs at CAC. “We’re proud to host “Label•less” at CAC as it takes this next step from a Cincinnati-born work to the national stage.”
Brave Berlin’s involvement adds a layer of innovation and design, transforming the performance into a fully immersive experience.
“It is an absolute honor to visually amplify this message of inclusion, empathy and love in a space that gives voice to contemporary artists, said Steve McGowan and Dan Reynolds from Brave Berlin. “We really believe that these stories have the power to ignite change.”