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The Human Race Theatre Company To Present SEASONAL SHORTS, A NEW HOLIDAY COMEDY FESTI

The Human Race Theatre Company To Present SEASONAL SHORTS, A NEW HOLIDAY COMEDY FESTIVAL

by BWW News Desk — November 11, 2025
The Human Race Theatre Company will present SEASONAL SHORTS, a new collection of six short holiday plays written by local playwrights, running December 10–21, 2025, at The Loft Theatre.
THE WEDDING SINGER Begins At Wright State Theatre November 13

THE WEDDING SINGER Begins At Wright State Theatre November 13

by BWW News Desk — November 5, 2025
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.
Last Chance To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards

Last Chance To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards

by BWW Awards — October 27, 2025
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.
Final Weeks To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards

Final Weeks To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards

by BWW Awards — October 14, 2025
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.
Jordan Tannahill’s CONCORD FLORAL Begins This Month at Wright State Theatre

Jordan Tannahill’s CONCORD FLORAL Begins This Month at Wright State Theatre

by BWW News Desk — October 13, 2025
Wright State Theatre will present CONCORD FLORAL by Canadian playwright Jordan Tannahill, opening October 24 in the Herbst Studio Theatre.
The Human Race Theatre Company to Present DRACULA: A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY, REALLY

The Human Race Theatre Company to Present DRACULA: A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY, REALLY

by BWW News Desk — September 30, 2025
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

Photos: SUFFS North American Tour Marches On

by BWW News Desk — September 30, 2025
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 Opens 60th Season With ONE STAGE, TWO LEGACIES and PETER AND THE WOLF

by BWW News Desk — September 24, 2025
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.
Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards

Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards

by BWW Awards — September 10, 2025
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

THE GAME’S AFOOT Comes to Wright State Theatre

by BWW News Desk — September 9, 2025
Ken Ludwig’s drawing-room mystery, THE GAME’S AFOOT will fill the main stage opener mystery.
Beck Center For The Arts Hosts Rita Elswick: Photography Exhibition

Beck Center For The Arts Hosts Rita Elswick: Photography Exhibition

by BWW News Desk — September 2, 2025
Beck Center for the Arts will present Rita Elswick: Photography Exhibition, featuring this local artist’s framed photographs, prints, and cards.
DAD'S PLACE - A FARCE to be Presented at Human Race Theatre Company

DAD'S PLACE - A FARCE to be Presented at Human Race Theatre Company

by BWW News Desk — August 12, 2025
Fathers and sons, downsizing, and imposter syndrome? Right at home in Jake Lockwood’s world premiere Dad’s Place – A Farce starting the 40th Season at The Human Race Theatre Company.
Canton Ballet Reveals 2025-2026 Financial Aid Programs, Renames Boys Scholarship for

Canton Ballet Reveals 2025-2026 Financial Aid Programs, Renames Boys Scholarship for Alumnus Tommie Earl Jenkins

by BWW News Desk — July 23, 2025
Canton Ballet has announced its financial aid and scholarship programs for the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year, reaffirming its commitment to making dance education accessible to all aspiring students.
2nd Annual CHRISTMAS IN JULY with The Avalon Theatre Set For This Month

2nd Annual CHRISTMAS IN JULY with The Avalon Theatre Set For This Month

by BWW News Desk — July 8, 2025
2nd Annual CHRISTMAS IN JULY with The Avalon Theatre is set for this month.
The Gates Mills Players Will Perform THE BIRDS Live Radio Play

The Gates Mills Players Will Perform THE BIRDS Live Radio Play

by BWW News Desk — July 7, 2025
The Gates Mills Players, in partnership with fellow nonprofit Arts Radio Network Theatre, invite you to experience the suspense and spectacle of a classic live radio play performance of The Birds.
Canton Ballet Launches a Free ‘Dancing Through the Canvas’ Program

Canton Ballet Launches a Free ‘Dancing Through the Canvas’ Program

by BWW News Desk — June 6, 2025
Canton Ballet has announced its new ‘Dancing Through the Canvas’ program, a four-week initiative designed to make arts education more accessible to new students in the community.
Spotlight: CHILDREN OF EDEN at La Comedia

Spotlight: CHILDREN OF EDEN at La Comedia

by BWW Special Offer — May 22, 2025
Children of Eden Now Playing at La Comedia!
The Human Race Theatre Company To Present THE COMEUPPANCE by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

The Human Race Theatre Company To Present THE COMEUPPANCE by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

by BWW News Desk — May 20, 2025
The Human Race Theatre Company will present The Comeuppance, a sharp and moving new play by Pulitzer Prize finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins.
Beck Center For The Arts Will Host Budding To Blossoming

Beck Center For The Arts Will Host Budding To Blossoming

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2025
Beck Center for the Arts once again will display the artistic work of its visual arts students.
Dayton Ballet’s POINTES OF VIEW Set For This Month

Dayton Ballet’s POINTES OF VIEW Set For This Month

by BWW News Desk — May 5, 2025
The Dayton Ballet will present its season finale, Pointes of View, this month at the Victoria Theatre in downtown Dayton.
Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL JR. Comes to Dayton

Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL JR. Comes to Dayton

by BWW News Desk — April 24, 2025
Disney's High School Musical JR.
Ann Hampton Callaway Comes to the Schuster Center

Ann Hampton Callaway Comes to the Schuster Center

by BWW News Desk — April 21, 2025
The Tony-nominated pop/jazz singer-songwriter joins Neal Gittleman and the Philharmonic on the DPO stage for a night of classics made famous by some of the biggest names in the business.
Bizet's CARMEN and More Set for Dayton Performing Arts Alliance 2025–2026 Season

Bizet's CARMEN and More Set for Dayton Performing Arts Alliance 2025–2026 Season

by BWW News Desk — April 3, 2025
The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance has revealed its 2025–2026 Season in the Wintergarden of the Benjamin and Miriam Schuster Performing Arts Center.

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