UNIVERSITY OF AKRON

by A.A. Cristi - December 09, 2025

The National Center for Choreography–Akron will begin an extended anniversary celebration that spans multiple cities and programs across the U.S. The initiative will highlight residencies, public events, national convenings, and new work within NCCAkron’s research-focused framework. ...

by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 09, 2025

The National Center for Choreography-Akron (NCCAkron) will celebrate 10 years as a national hub for dance research and development: an incubator for artists and a hyperagent for the national dance field....

by A.A. Cristi - November 10, 2025

STOMP, the international percussion sensation, will return to Akron for two performances only, April 22–23, 2026, at E.J. Thomas Hall. The production is presented by Playhouse Square in partnership with The University of Akron. Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, November 11....

by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 01, 2025

The National Center for Choreography-Akron will soon come to Chicago to host Making Moves: Chicago book event at the Goodman Theatre. Learn more and see how to attend! ...

by A.A. Cristi - September 30, 2025

Playhouse Square has announced that tickets for the final two shows in the 2025–2026 Broadway in Akron series will go on sale Wednesday, October 1 at 10:00 a.m. ...

by Stephi Wild - September 10, 2025

Following the great success of the limited holiday Broadway engagement last year, a brand-new tour of Elf The Musical, will sprinkle jolly joy to E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall at The University of Akron....

by Josh Sharpe - July 08, 2025

Following a return to the stage with shows across North America in 2024 and the first half of 2025, HEART is set to continue their Royal Flush Tour this tour....

by A.A. Cristi - June 24, 2025

The national tour of The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Award-winning musical including Best Musical, will return to Akron this fall for a limited two-night engagement at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall at The University of Akron. Performances will take place Monday, September 30 and Tuesday, O...

by Josh Sharpe - April 22, 2025

HEART has announced an additional run of dates as their tour continues. This highly anticipated next leg will see the band embark on August 8 at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Quincy, WA and continue through August 30 at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, NY....

by A.A. Cristi - April 17, 2025

As part of the Stephen Petronio Company's final season, the Company will be offering monthly open rehearsals and free classes this spring and summer....