THE WEDDING SINGER Begins At Wright State Theatre November 13
Wright State Theatre will present the hit 1980s musical comedy The Wedding Singer, November 13–23, 2025, at the Festival Playhouse in Wright State University’s Creative Arts Center.
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The latest theatre news from Dayton — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
BOOP! THE MUSICAL North American Tour Will Open in Rochester in Fall 2026
BOOP! The Musical will embark on a North American Tour, opening for its 50-week run in Rochester, NY at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre.
Just One Week Left to Vote for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage Season 6
Election Day may be over, but voting is still open for the first round of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage! Each week, contestants will be voted on by the general public and judged by an all-star panel of judges.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Comes to Great Lakes Theater
The stage of the Mimi Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square, will glow with good spirits and time-honored tradition when Great Lakes Theater (GLT) presents its 37th production of Charles Dickens' timeless tale, A Christmas Carol.
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Last Chance To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards
This is your last chance to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Photos: First look at Rise Up Art Alliance Community Theatre’s DRACULA
Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel Dracula popularized the Gothic genre and brought vampire fiction to a mass audience, shaping popular understanding of the mythological creature.
Voting Now Open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage Season 6
Voting is now open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students.
Final Days to Submit For BroadwayWorld's NEXT ON STAGE Season 6
Last chance to submit for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage Season 6, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students.
Katt Williams Golden Age Tour 2026 Dates Announced!
Katt Williams' Golden Age Tour 2026 kicks off Jan 23 in Ontario.
Avalon Productions To Present TWISTED TALES OF POE October 25–26
Avalon Productions will present Twisted Tales of Poe by Philip Grecian, adapted from the stories and poems of Edgar Allan Poe, on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 7 p.
Final Weeks To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards
Time is running out to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
RIVERDANCE Will Launch US Tour in 2026
RIVERDANCE 30 - The New Generation, the international Irish dance phenomenon seen by over 30 million people worldwide, will return to the United States in 2026.
Jordan Tannahill’s CONCORD FLORAL Begins This Month at Wright State Theatre
Wright State Theatre will present CONCORD FLORAL by Canadian playwright Jordan Tannahill, opening October 24 in the Herbst Studio Theatre.
Submissions Open For BroadwayWorld's NEXT ON STAGE Season 6
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BroadwayWorld My Shows Announces Badges & Points While Celebrating First 10K Reviews
BroadwayWorld announced today that its new My Shows platform has surpassed 10,000 user reviews since its launch.
The Human Race Theatre Company to Present DRACULA: A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY, REALLY
The Human Race Theatre Company marks its 40th anniversary by returning to the play that started it all: Dracula.
Photos: SUFFS North American Tour Marches On
Performances are now underway for the North American Tour of SUFFS, which officially opened in Seattle, WA at The 5th Avenue Theatre on Friday, September 19, 2025.
Canton Ballet Opens 60th Season With ONE STAGE, TWO LEGACIES and PETER AND THE WOLF
Canton Ballet will open its 2025–26 season with two milestone performances that showcase the strength of collaboration and the legacy of the arts in Northeast Ohio.
CAPA to Host Edgar Meyer, Mike Marshall, and George Meyer at the Lincoln Theatre in January
CAPA will present Edgar Meyer, Mike Marshall, and George Meyer at the Lincoln Theatre on January 27, 2026.
Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
THE GAME’S AFOOT Comes to Wright State Theatre
Ken Ludwig’s drawing-room mystery, THE GAME’S AFOOT will fill the main stage opener mystery.
BroadwayWorld Launches Stage Mag 2.0, Adding Print-Ready Programs to Free Digital Platform
BroadwayWorld’s industry-leading, completely free digital show program service, Stage Mag, announced the launch of Stage Mag 2.
BroadwayWorld Launches My Shows: A New Way to Track and Share Your Theatre Journey
BroadwayWorld introduces MyShows, a new feature that lets you track shows you’ve seen, rate productions, share reviews, and connect with friends.
Beck Center For The Arts Hosts Rita Elswick: Photography Exhibition
Beck Center for the Arts will present Rita Elswick: Photography Exhibition, featuring this local artist’s framed photographs, prints, and cards.
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Charlie And The Chocolate Factory La Comedia (6/25-8/09) |
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What Became of Us The Human Race Theatre (4/07-4/18) |
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Salem: Blood to Drink The Human Race Theatre (10/14-10/25) |
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Stinky Cheese Man La Comedia (10/13-10/24) |
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Something Rotten La Comedia (10/12-11/08) |
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Santa Claus: The Musical and The Gift of Christmas La Comedia (11/12-12/28) |
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Nell Campbell Victoria Theatre (10/16-10/16) |
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A Midsummer Night's Dream The Human Race Theatre (2/03-2/14) |
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Reindeer Sessions The Human Race Theatre (12/09-12/20) |
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Job The Human Race Theatre (6/02-6/13) |