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THE KENT STAGE

175 East Main Street
Kent, OH 44240

Upcoming Shows

Devon Allman's Blues Summit ft. The Devon Allman Project, GA-20, Larry McCray, and Jimmy Hall 6/12!
Devon Allman's Blues Summit ft. The Devon Allman Project, GA-20, Larry McCray, and Jimmy Hall 6/12!
Jun 12

Devon Allman’s Blues SummitDevon Allman has been immersed in the world of blues and rock his entire life. As the son of the legendary Gregg...

Comedian Paula Poundstone at The Kent Stage Saturday June 27th
Comedian Paula Poundstone at The Kent Stage Saturday June 27th
Jun 27

Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. She regularly plays...

Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Richie Furay bringing the hits to The Kent Stage July 16th
Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Richie Furay bringing the hits to The Kent Stage July 16th
Jul 16

After an astonishing 60-year career in music that included pivotal positions in Buffalo Springfield, Poco, the Souther-Hillman-Furay Band, induction in both the Rock and Roll...


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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

'Alex Bevan And Friends' bringing his Surfing The Edge Of Legacy tour to The Kent Stage June 6th
'Alex Bevan And Friends' bringing his Surfing The Edge Of Legacy tour to The Kent Stage June 6th
Jun 6

Join Alex and his small crew of musical sidekicks for an evening of songs from the “Springboard” and “Grand River Lullaby” era combined with more...

An Evening With Michael Martin Murphey coming to The Kent Stage May 20th
An Evening With Michael Martin Murphey coming to The Kent Stage May 20th
May 20

Michael Martin Murphey’s musical journey has taken many unpredictable paths over the past 50 years. Topping the Pop, Country, Western and Bluegrass charts, Murphey has...

JD Simo and Luther Dickinson team up once again for Do The Rump Tour 2026 at The Kent Stage 5/18!
JD Simo and Luther Dickinson team up once again for Do The Rump Tour 2026 at The Kent Stage 5/18!
May 18

When JD Simo and Luther Dickinson hit the stage with drummer Adam Abrashoff, it’s not just a show; it’s a greasy, groove-soaked resurrection of Hill...

Steamroller brings the music of James Taylor to Kent with The Chagrin Falls Orchestra 5/9!
Steamroller brings the music of James Taylor to Kent with The Chagrin Falls Orchestra 5/9!
May 9

STEAMROLLER - THE JAMES TAYLOR TRIBUTESince 2019, Sam Hyman has been touring the U.S. with his stage show Steamroller – The James Taylor Tribute. On...

Original MSB Member Jonah Koslen comes home to The Kent Stage on May 8th!
Original MSB Member Jonah Koslen comes home to The Kent Stage on May 8th!
May 8

Beachwood, Ohio native Jonah Koslen has been active in the music business as a composer, a producer and aperformer, since 1973. As an original member...

Harvest - The Ultimate Neil Young Tribute Band at The Kent Stage 5/2!
Harvest - The Ultimate Neil Young Tribute Band at The Kent Stage 5/2!
May 2

Harvest celebrates the timeless songwriting, electric jams and acoustic artistry of classic-era Neil Young. The band performs 2 long sets of classic Neil Young, from...

Matt Anderson, Colin James, Terra Lightfoot - The Coast to Coast Tour
Matt Anderson, Colin James, Terra Lightfoot - The Coast to Coast Tour
May 1

With 21 studio albums, 8 Juno Awards, 31 Maple Blues Awards and multi-platinum record sales, Colin James remains at the top of his game, continuing...

Coop's Nightmare brings The Alice Cooper Experience to Kent with Special Guest CREEDENCE 4/25!
Coop's Nightmare brings The Alice Cooper Experience to Kent with Special Guest CREEDENCE 4/25!
Apr 25

Coop’s Nightmare is a riveting tribute band that pays homage to the legendary shock rock pioneer, Alice Cooper. With an electrifying stage presence and a...

Hard Day's Night - A Beatles Tribute returns to The Kent Stage on 4/24!
Hard Day's Night - A Beatles Tribute returns to The Kent Stage on 4/24!
Apr 24

Hard Day’s Night is a top rated touring Beatles tribute band. Hailing from the rock & roll city of Cleveland, Ohio, they have been entertaining...

The Baldassare Orchestra turns back the clock with Classic Rock Rewind at The Kent Stage 4/18!
The Baldassare Orchestra turns back the clock with Classic Rock Rewind at The Kent Stage 4/18!
Apr 18

The Baldassarre Orchestra and its world-class vocalists and musicians performing the greatest hits from 1965-1975 in an exhilarating fusion of rock and symphonic grandeur. Relive...

Soul Asylum Acoustic
Soul Asylum Acoustic
Apr 12

Grammy award-winning and multi-platinum selling rock band SOUL ASYLUM started as Minneapolis’ punk younger brothers to the Replacements and Husker Dü. Their 1992 breakthrough album...

Carbon Leaf - I Want To Be Leaf
Carbon Leaf - I Want To Be Leaf
Apr 11

For Carbon Leaf, we have instituted a new hybrid seating arrangement. – A combination of Reserve and GA ticket options.There are 200 GA tickets available....

The Triumphant Return of Albert Lee
The Triumphant Return of Albert Lee
Mar 10

Albert Lee has played with everyone from Jerry Lee Lewis to Eric Clapton, to Emmylou Harris. He was a member of The Crickets in the...

Britnee Kellogg - From CBS's 'The Road' to The Kent Stage!
Britnee Kellogg - From CBS's 'The Road' to The Kent Stage!
Mar 7

Direct from "The Road" to "The Stage" - Britnee Kellogg is coming to The Kent Stage!Britnee’s love of country music started at just six years...

An Evening with Shawn Colvin
An Evening with Shawn Colvin
Mar 5

“…extraordinary songs, mesmerizing guitar playing, and a voice that goes effortlessly from bruise-tenderto scar-hard in a matter of minutes… her lyrics are crafted and clever,...

Matteo Mancuso
Matteo Mancuso
Feb 23

Matteo Mancuso, born in 1996, a guitar child prodigy, approached the world of music at an early age, thanks to his father Vincenzo. He enrolled...

Sister Sadie - All Will Be Well Tour
Sister Sadie - All Will Be Well Tour
Feb 20

Titled after their latest album, All Will Be Well, the show is all about Sister Sadie telling their truth – loud, fearless, and free. Expect...

Sam Bush - The King of Newgrass - return to Northeast Ohio - Feb 19th at The Kent Stage!
Sam Bush - The King of Newgrass - return to Northeast Ohio - Feb 19th at The Kent Stage!
Feb 19

Bush and his Alliance mates – Walker, Courtney Johnson, and Curtis Burch – formed the New Grass Revival, issuing the band’s debut, New Grass Revival....

The Lone Bellow - 2026 Tour
The Lone Bellow - 2026 Tour
Feb 18

With their upcoming sixth studio album, “What A Time To Be Alive” , The Lone Bellow embarkson a bold new chapter while honoring the deep...

Tinsley Ellis brings the blues to The Kent Stage 2/17!
Tinsley Ellis brings the blues to The Kent Stage 2/17!
Feb 17

Tinsley Ellis has been immersed in music his whole life. Born in Atlanta 1957 and raised in southern Florida, he acquired his first guitar at...

The Brit Pack
The Brit Pack
Nov 16

The Brit Pack – the most authentic British Invasion experience this side of the Atlantic. Formed in 2011 by British session musicians based in NYC,...

Wishbone Ash - Wishlist Tour - featuring ARGUS LIVE!
Wishbone Ash - Wishlist Tour - featuring ARGUS LIVE!
Nov 14

Half a century spent touring while continually releasing live and studio albums, Wishbone Ash is now gearing up for their “Wish List Tour”, an evening...

Videos


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The Fray & Dashboard Confessional in Cleveland The Fray & Dashboard Confessional
Jacobs Pavilion (8/12-8/12)
Honk!  in Cleveland Honk!
Near West Theatre (2/12-2/28)
The Producers in Cleveland The Producers
Short North Stage - Garden Theater (3/12-4/11)
Sweeney Todd in Cleveland Sweeney Todd
Short North Stage - Garden Theater (9/26-10/17)
Golden Girls The Laughs Continue in Cleveland Golden Girls The Laughs Continue
Canton Palace Theatre (10/01-10/01)
Ragtime in Cleveland Ragtime
Near West Theatre (7/17-8/02)
The Light by Loy A. Webb in Cleveland The Light by Loy A. Webb
Soft Belly Theatre (6/17-6/19)
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum  in Cleveland A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum
Near West Theatre (4/16-5/02)
Mean Girls in Cleveland Mean Girls
Senney Theatre (6/10-8/09)