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Mansfield, OH 44906


Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Ohio Theatre - A Spectacle in Search of a Soul

Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Ohio Theatre - A Spectacle in Search of a Soul

by Christina Mancuso · June 10, 2026

Based on Sara Gruen’s beloved 1932 novel - and its 2011 film adaptation, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is a technical triumph wrapped around a dramatically uneven musical.  Directed by Tony Award nominee Jessica Stone (Kimberly Akimbo), with book by three-time Tony nominee Rick Elice (Jersey Boys, Peter an…

Review: HADESTOWN at Ohio Theatre

Review: HADESTOWN at Ohio Theatre

by Paul Batterson · May 18, 2026

HADESTOWN will always have a special place in the heart of Ohio Theatre patrons. On Nov. 16, 2021, the musical was the first production in the historic theatre after the COVID epidemic dimmed the lights there for nearly a year and a half. The theatre staff  laid roses on every seat to signal Broadw…

Review: BAT OUT OF HELL: THE MUSICAL at Palace Theatre

Review: BAT OUT OF HELL: THE MUSICAL at Palace Theatre

by Paul Batterson · April 21, 2026

That’s both the draw and the danger of Jim Steinman’s music. While it comes with a built-in 50-and-over audience, jukebox musicals run the danger of relying on nostalgia, being underperformed by its actors, and/or having a paper thin plot. BAT OUT OF HELL avoided two of those three pitfalls. As …

Review: A‑Maize‑ing Fun: SHUCKED Pops with Heart and Humor at the Ohio Theatre

Review: A‑Maize‑ing Fun: SHUCKED Pops with Heart and Humor at the Ohio Theatre

by Christina Mancuso · April 8, 2026

Originally conceived as an adaptation of the long‑running TV variety show Hee Haw, Shucked popped into the Ohio Theatre on Tuesday night packed with deliciously corny puns, ear-to-ear smiles, and rapid‑fire one‑liners. What begins as a wink‑and‑nod celebration of pun‑loving humor quickly…

Review: SAMARA JOY at Southern Theatre

Review: SAMARA JOY at Southern Theatre

by Paul Batterson · March 24, 2026

What did our critic think of SAMARA JOY at Southern Theatre? When people describe Samara Joy as an “American jazz singer,” they aren’t wrong. But they’re missing the point.…

Past Shows

Once

Once

Mar 28 – Apr 12, 2025

The story of a guy who gave up on love and music, and the girl who inspired him to dream again.From the very first note, Once draws...

Jesus Christ Superstar

Jesus Christ Superstar

Mar 8 – Mar 16, 2025

A global phenomenon that has wowed audiences for decades, Jesus Christ Superstar is a timeless work set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally-known...

The Producers

The Producers

Nov 9 – Nov 17, 2024

Bialystock and Bloom! Those names should strike terror and hysteria in anyone familiar with Mel Brooks' classic cult comedy film. Now as a big Broadway...

South Pacific

South Pacific

Oct 4 – Oct 13, 2024

South Pacific is a timeless musical masterpiece that transports audiences to the picturesque islands of the South Pacific during World War II. Set against the...

Disney's Beauty and the Beast

Disney's Beauty and the Beast

Jul 20 – Aug 4, 2024

The enchantment never ends in this romantic and beloved take on the classic fairytale.Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's classic, Disney's Beauty and the...

Once the Musical

FeaturedOnce the Musical

Apr 22 – May 1, 2022

About Once: A MusicalWinner of eight 2012 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Once features an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments onstage....

Sound of Music: In Concert

Sound of Music: In Concert

Mar 19

You wont want to pass up the opportunity to witness the spectacular beauty of The Sound of Music in collaboration with the Mansfield Symphony!In all...

Monty Python's Spamalot

Monty Python's Spamalot

Mar 5 – Mar 13, 2022

The international stage hit, lovingly ripped off from the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot tells the real story of King Arthur, his...

Assassins

Assassins

Oct 8 – Oct 17, 2021

A multiple Tony Award-winning theatrical tour-de-force, Assassins combines Stephen Sondheims signature blend of intelligently stunning lyrics and beautiful music with a panoramic story of our...

Titanic

May 21 – May 23, 2021

The sinking of the Titanic in the early hours of April 15, 1912, remains the quintessential disaster of the twentieth century. A total of 1,517...

Little Shop of Horrors

Little Shop of Horrors

Apr 17 – Apr 25, 2021

"Feed the need for musical hilarity with this delicious sci-fi smash about a man-eating plant, featuring the 2003 Broadway orchestrations. A deviously delicious Broadway and...

The Sound of Music

The Sound of Music

Mar 6 – Mar 14, 2021

The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including "Climb Ev'ry...

RYOT: Kiss Me, Kate

RYOT: Kiss Me, Kate

Feb 6 – Feb 7, 2021

Egotistical leading man, director, and producer Fred Graham is reunited with his ex-wife, Lilli Vanessi, when the two are forced to play opposite one another...

MY Theatre: Tarzan

MY Theatre: Tarzan

Jan 15 – Jan 17, 2021

"Disney's Tarzan, based on the smash-hit Disney animated film, tells the story of an orphaned boy taken in and raised by a tribe of gorillas....

R&H Cinderella

R&H Cinderella

Dec 5

Rodgers + Hammersteins Cinderella is the Tony Award-winning musical from the creators of South Pacific and The Sound of Music thats delighting audiences with its...

Stream R&H Cinderella the Musical at Home

Stream R&H Cinderella the Musical at Home

Nov 28 – Dec 5, 2020

From November 16-December 5, you can watch Cinderella from the comfort of your home as many times as you want.After purchase, you will get an...

Cinderella: The Broadway Musical

Cinderella: The Broadway Musical

Nov 14 – Nov 22, 2020

Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA is the Tony Award-winning musical from the creators of South Pacific and The Sound of Music that's delighting audiences with its...

Film: The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Film: The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Oct 31

Probably the oddest, most off-the-wall cult film ever made, this kinky rock'n'roll science fiction horror satire is everybody's favorite midnight show. A young couple stumbles...

Drive-In Film: Labyrinth

Drive-In Film: Labyrinth

Sep 4

The last feature film that Jim Henson would direct,Labyrinthis about a teenage girl named Sarah (Jennifer Connelly) whose baby brother is kidnapped by the Goblin...

Drive-In Film: Muppet Treasure Island

Drive-In Film: Muppet Treasure Island

Aug 21

Ahoy, matey! Get ready for hilarity on the high seas with Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and all the Muppets in this exciting first-ever action-adventure,...

Drive-In Film: Grease Sing-Along

Drive-In Film: Grease Sing-Along

Jul 17

Rydell High's most famous graduating class is going back to school. A newly restored print brings the highest-grossing musical of all time, Grease, to the...

Drive-In Film: Airplane!

Drive-In Film: Airplane!

Jul 10

Airplane! is the 1980 American parody film written and directed by David and Jerry Zucker and Jim Abrahams, and produced by Jon Davison. It stars...

Drive-In Film: Mamma Mia! Sing-Along

Drive-In Film: Mamma Mia! Sing-Along

Jun 19

Mamma Mia! is the ultimate feel-good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. Now its your turn to have...

Rock of Ages

Rock of Ages

Mar 7 – Mar 15, 2020

Broadways Best Party is turning up the volume to ten, when Rock of Ages the musical hits Mansfield this March! WHEN? March 7 at 8:00...

A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder

A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder

Nov 15 – Nov 24, 2019

Getting away with murder can be so much fun and theres no better proof than the knock-em-dead hit show thats earned unanimous raves and won...

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Weathervane Theatre Academy at Weathervane Playhouse (6/25-6/28)
An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr. in Columbus An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr.
The Palace (7/28-7/28)
To Die For in Columbus To Die For
Weathervane Playhouse (7/23-8/01)
A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation in Columbus A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation
Marathon Center for the Performing Arts (10/18-10/18)
Dirty Talk in Columbus Dirty Talk
Shadowbox Lice (4/12-8/15)
Wicked in Columbus Wicked
Ohio Theatre (7/28-8/15)
Silver Scene Players Presents… LOVE, SEX & the IRS in Columbus Silver Scene Players Presents… LOVE, SEX & the IRS
The Avalon Theatre (6/26-6/28)
Doo Dah Parade + Party 2026 On July 04, 2026 in Columbus Doo Dah Parade + Party 2026 On July 04, 2026
Goodale Park (7/04-7/04)
La Cage Aux Folles in Columbus La Cage Aux Folles
Hilliard Civic and Cultural Arts Center (11/06-11/15)
35MM in Columbus 35MM
Abbey Theatre of Dublin (7/10-7/12)