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GOODYEAR THEATER

1201 East Market Street
Akron, OH 44305

Upcoming Shows

A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation
A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation
Jun 20

Laugh, cry and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic, for this generation.Direct from Off-Broadway and starring former World Irish dance champions,...

Reimagining the Nonprofit
Jun 21

Reimagining the Nonprofit is a free public event presented by the National Center for Choreography-Akron as part of its 10th anniversary programming and Creative Administration...

Little Feat Bringing Their 'The Last Farewell Tour' To Goodyear Theater On November 9th
Little Feat Bringing Their 'The Last Farewell Tour' To Goodyear Theater On November 9th
Nov 9

Don't miss the last chance to see Little Feat live as they will be bringing their "The Last Farewell Tour" to the Goodyear Theater on...



Review: THE GREAT GATSBY: A NEW MUSICAL at Connor Palace


by Steve Sucato - June 12, 2026

THE GREAT GATSBY: A NEW MUSICAL is Surprisingly Great...

Review: FREAK THE MIGHTY at Cleveland Play House


by Julie Zatko - June 02, 2026

What did our critic think of FREAK THE MIGHTY at Cleveland Play House?...

Review: THE WIZ at Stranahan Theatre


by Julie Zatko - May 27, 2026

Dorthy Gale arrives at Stranahan Theater by tornado (and tour bus!) as Broadway in Toledo brings the National Tour of The Wiz to town this week. I had a delightful night easing on down the road with familiar characters reimagined in a creative and moving way. The production is top-quality, featuring...

Review: YY DANCE COMPANY at Mimi Ohio Theatre


by Steve Sucato - April 29, 2026

​​​​​​​DanceCleveland’s 69th season came to a satisfying close Saturday night at Playhouse Square’s Mimi Ohio Theatre with the Northeast Ohio debut of YY Dance Company....

Review: THE SHARK IS BROKEN at The Toledo Repertoire Theatre


by Julie Zatko - April 27, 2026

Summertime is approaching, and it may not be safe to go back in the water. No, not because of algae blooms or the occasional Lake Erie shark rumor (seriously, look it up), but because “Bruce,” the infamous mechanical shark from Jaws, has resurfaced at The Toledo Repertoire Theatre. ...

Review: THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour Arrives in Toledo


by Julie Zatko - April 08, 2026

Jay Gatsby is throwing a party at the Stranahan Theater—and it does not disappoint. The North American tour of The Great Gatsby is a full-out, glamorous toast to the Roaring Twenties....

Review: MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY - GRAHAM 100 at Playhouse Square's KeyBank State Theatre


by Steve Sucato - February 04, 2026

What did our critic think of MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY - GRAHAM 100 at KeyBank State Theatre At Playhouse Square?...

Review: STEREOPHONIC at Connor Palace (Key Bank Broadway Series)


by Roy Berko - January 08, 2026

STEREOPHONIC, which is now on stage at the Connor Palace, is a 4-act, 3-hour production, was written by American playwright David Adjmi, with music composed by Will Butler.   ...

Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Beck Center For The Arts


by Roy Berko - December 09, 2025

When I reviewed it on Broadway, several year ago, my capsule judgment stated: SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS THE BROADWAY MUSICAL is a wonder of neon psychedelic delight starring a character-perfect lead surrounded by a fun-centered cast which should delight adults and children of all ages!”  ...

Review: SPAMALOT at Connor Palace


by Roy Berko - December 05, 2025

SPAMALOT, also known at MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT: A MUSICAL (LOVINGLY) RIPPED OFF FROM THE MOTION PICTURE MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL, is settled in at the Connor Palace for a short run (December 1-6). ...

Past Shows

Steve Earle is bringing his '51 Years Of Stories And Songs tour' to the Goodyear Theater May 28th!
Steve Earle is bringing his '51 Years Of Stories And Songs tour' to the Goodyear Theater May 28th!
May 28

Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protege of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, he quickly...

CMT's Etta May and the Southern Fried Chicks are bringing the comedy to the Goodyear Theater May 22
CMT's Etta May and the Southern Fried Chicks are bringing the comedy to the Goodyear Theater May 22
May 22

Join Etta May and the Southern Fried Chicks for a night of funny, clean stand-up comedy. This all-female tour brings new chics, new stories, and...

Foghat and Nazareth team up at Goodyear Theater in Akron 5/6!
Foghat and Nazareth team up at Goodyear Theater in Akron 5/6!
May 6

The world of classic rock will ignite this spring as two of the genre’s most storied bands, Foghat and Nazareth, join forces for a co-headlining...

Samantha Fish and Tab Benoit bring The Two Tours Collide Tour to Goodyear Theater on 4/1!
Samantha Fish and Tab Benoit bring The Two Tours Collide Tour to Goodyear Theater on 4/1!
Apr 1

Tab Benoit is renowned for his distinctive guitar tone and Otis-Redding-Esque voice. Samantha Fish is known for her powerful vocals, electrifying slide guitar, and energetic...

DARK STAR ORCHESTRA will be in Northeast Ohio on March 9th at The Goodyear Theater in Akron!
DARK STAR ORCHESTRA will be in Northeast Ohio on March 9th at The Goodyear Theater in Akron!
Mar 9

Performing to critical acclaim for nearly 30 years and over 3300 shows, Dark Star Orchestra continues the Grateful Dead live concert experience. The seven-piece band...

Videos


Honk! in Cleveland Honk!
Near West Theatre (2/12-2/28)
The Celestia Theater presents An Evening with Elvis starring Jesse Garron On September 12, 2026 in Cleveland The Celestia Theater presents An Evening with Elvis starring Jesse Garron On September 12, 2026
The Celestia Theater (9/12-9/12)
The Producers in Cleveland The Producers
Short North Stage - Garden Theater (3/12-4/11)
C.S. Lewis On Stage: Further Up & Further In in Cleveland C.S. Lewis On Stage: Further Up & Further In
Playhouse Square (6/20-6/21)
O.A.R. in Cleveland O.A.R.
Blossom Music Center (9/11-9/11)
A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical in Cleveland A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical
The Stranahan Theater (6/16-6/21)
Comedian Paula Poundstone at The Kent Stage Saturday June 27th in Cleveland Comedian Paula Poundstone at The Kent Stage Saturday June 27th
The Kent Stage (6/27-6/27)
My Dear Aunt Flow in Cleveland My Dear Aunt Flow
Starcatcher Theater (8/07-8/09)
The Prom in Cleveland The Prom
Cassidy Theatre (6/04-6/21)
Speech & Debate in Cleveland Speech & Debate
Studio Theater (5/29-6/28)