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Stinky Cheese Man
The fairytale characters may be familiar, but each of your favorite storybook fables is uproariously derailed in this witty parody based on the award-winning book
Salem: Blood to Drink
The world premiere of a dark comedy by Ohio playwright Maggie Lou Rader, set during the Salem witch trials. Four accused women find themselves sharing a jail cell, and what starts as a fight for survival becomes an unlikely alliance as fear spreads and accusations fly. Directed...
Young People's Concert
A Learning concert conducted by Caleb Thompson, newly appointed Assistant Conductor of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. Thompson will conduct and host performances throughout the season as part of his role working closely with Music & Artistic Director Keitaro Harada.
Mystic Pizza
ystic Pizza: A New Musical delivers the beloved story from the iconic hit film driven by a score packed with unforgettable hits from the ’80s and ’90s. Follow best friends Kat, Daisy, and Jojo as they navigate the complexities of friendship and romance—all while slinging slices...
Clue
A mansion. A murder. A mystery. Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the...
A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol
Written by Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus, this rendition of Charles Dickens's holiday tale features Mother Goose telling the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, played by the Big Bad Wolf. The Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present, and Future help Scrooge understand what a scoundrel he's...
Handel's Messiah
A special event performance of Handel's Messiah conducted by Caleb Thompson with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. Tickets are available as part of the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance's Christmas in July promotion.
Reindeer Sessions
"You won't look at Blitzen and Rudolph the same way again..." Play by Eric Ulloa. Directed by Igor Goldin. Our second production of the 26-27 season. Five productions exploring how we know what’s true, who decides it, and what happens when our experiences and opinions cloud our...
The Nutcracker
A production of The Nutcracker presented by Dayton Ballet with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Caleb Thompson. Performances take place across four shows over three days in December 2026. Tickets are available as part of the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance's...
Santa Claus: The Musical and The Gift of Christmas
Two joyous musicals for the price of one! The first act of our holiday celebration is Santa Claus: The Musical. Santa has decided to retire but not all the elves in his workshop are thrilled with his chosen replacement. Packed with a sleigh-full of original Christmas music...
Hell's Kitchen
Welcome to HELL’S KITCHEN, the hit musical from 17-time Grammy® Award winning Alicia Keys – inspired by her life, her music, and her community. Your journey begins with Ali, a 17-year-old girl full of fire, searching for freedom, passion, and her place in the world. Along the...
A Midsummer Night's Dream
A beachy reimagining of Shakepeare's beloved romantic comedy. Directed by Emily N. Wells. Our third production of the 26-27 season. Five productions exploring how we know what’s true, who decides it, and what happens when our experiences and opinions cloud our judgment. Our next...
Magic Carpet Concert
A Learning concert series conducted by Caleb Thompson with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, running across three consecutive days in February 2027. Thompson serves as the primary cover conductor and community engagement conductor for the orchestra under Music & Artistic...
THE BOOK OF MORMON
This outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. Since opening on Broadway in 2011, THE BOOK OF MORMON has become one of the most successful shows in Broadway history, breaking the...
Hamilton
The unforgettable story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation, seen by more than 28 million people around the world. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that...
Hamilton (Angelica Company)
HAMILTON is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation's first Treasury Secretary. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz...
What Became of Us
A Regional Premiere Play by Shayan Lotfi. "Same childhood. Different futures. The cost of becoming yourself." Our fourth production of the 26-27 season. Five productions exploring how we know what’s true, who decides it, and what happens when our experiences and opinions cloud...
Shucked
Maizy and Beau are getting hitched, when the corn that protects their small community starts to die. The town needs answers. But who will dare to venture beyond the borders of Cob County? Including the knockout songs “Woman of the World,” “Somebody Will,” and “Independently...
Shucked
What do you get when you pair a semi-neurotic, New York comedy writer with two music superstars from Nashville? A hilarious and audacious farm-to-fable musical about the one thing Americans everywhere can't get enough of: corn. Shucked is the new musical comedy that proves...
Waitress
Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. When a baking contest in a nearby county offers her a chance at escape, Jenna must weigh her commitments against a rare shot at freedom and recognition. Her customers, co-workers, and the...
Job
"What she sees online won't stay on the screen." Play by Max Wolf Friedlich. Directed by Emily N. Wells. REGIONAL PREMIERE. Our final production of the 26-27 season. Five productions exploring how we know what’s true, who decides it, and what happens when our experiences and...
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Something Rotten La Comedia (10/12-11/08) |
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Stinky Cheese Man La Comedia (10/13-10/24) |
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Reindeer Sessions The Human Race Theatre (12/09-12/20) |
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Hamilton (Angelica Company) Schuster Performing Arts Center [Mead Theatre] (3/30-4/11) |
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Santa Claus: The Musical and The Gift of Christmas La Comedia (11/12-12/28) |
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Job The Human Race Theatre (6/02-6/13) |
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A Midsummer Night's Dream The Human Race Theatre (2/03-2/14) |
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Hell's Kitchen Schuster Performing Arts Center [Mead Theatre] (1/26-1/31) |
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Clue Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center (11/24-11/29) |
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Salem: Blood to Drink The Loft Theatre (10/14-10/25) |
