E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall

Tickets For ELF THE MUSICAL at Playhouse Square On Sale Wednesday
by Stephi Wild - Sep 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.

HEART Unveils Additional Fall Dates for Royal Flush Tour 2025
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 8, 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.

THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns to Akron This Fall at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 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, October 1, 2025, with curtain at 7:30 p.m.

Heart Add Additional Dates to Royal Flush Tour 2025
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 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.

& JULIET, COME FROM AWAY And More Announced At Playhouse Square
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2025

Playhouse Square will welcome unique shows to its stages this March, spanning comedy, dance, music, theatrical performances and more. 

SOME LIKE IT HOT, MEAN GIRLS And More Come To Playhouse Square In November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2024

Playhouse Square will welcome unique shows to its stages this May, spanning comedy, dance, music, and theatrical performances and more. 

Cast Set For the Non-Equity National Tour of THE CHER SHOW
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2023

The cast has been announced for the Non-Equity National Tour of THE CHER SHOW. The new production, featuring Bob Mackie’s dazzling original Tony Award-winning Broadway costumes, hits the road in November 2023, traveling to 57 markets across the USA.  

Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate's 23/24 Season to Include Commissions From NY Phil, Lincoln Center & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2023

Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate announces his 2023/2024 season, featuring commissions from the New York Philharmonic, American Composers Orchestra, Turtle Island Quartet, and more. Don't miss his live performances and new album recordings.

PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL Comes To E.J. Thomas Hall In October
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2023

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL is coming to E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall on the University of Akron campus Tuesday, October 17 and Wednesday, October 18th as part of the 2023-24 Broadway in Akron series.

THE CHER SHOW Will Kick Off National Tour in November
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2023

A brand-new production of the Tony Award-winning musical The Cher Show will hit the road this year! Learn more about the full tour route, ticket information, and more!

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Comes To E.J. Thomas Hall In Akron
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2023

Following critically acclaimed, sold-out engagements in the UK, the reimagined 50th Anniversary tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR will come to E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall on the University of Akron campus Monday, April 10 – Tuesday, April 11 as part of the 2022-23 Broadway in Akron series.

Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY Comes To E.J. Thomas Hall In Akron
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2023

The Lincoln Center Theater's critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY is coming to Akron for a limited two-performance engagement at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall on the University of Akron campus March 14-15 as part of the Broadway in Akron series.

Broadway In Akron Presents The Tony Award-Winning Musical TOOTSIE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2022

TOOTSIE, the hilarious Tony Award-winning musical, is coming to Akron for a limited two-performance engagement at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall on the University of Akron campus November 29-30 as part of the Broadway in Akron series.

BLUE MAN GROUP Returns To Akron At E.J. Thomas Hall, October 17-19
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2022

The smash hit phenomenon BLUE MAN GROUP returns to Akron for a limited three-performance engagement at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall on The University of Akron campus October 17-19 as part of the Broadway in Akron series. 

Tuesday Musical Presents Verb Ballets And Chamber Music Society Of Ohio
by Julie Musbach - Sep 9, 2019

Verb Ballets is honored to be presented on Tuesday Musical's Fuze Series Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Akron's E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall.

E.J. Thomas Welcomes PNC As A 2018/2019 Corporate Season Sponsor
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2018

The University of Akron (UA) is pleased to announce PNC Bank, N.A. (PNC) as a 2018/2019 Corporate Season Sponsor for E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall. Support from PNC will help E.J. Thomas and UA continue to provide quality fine arts programming to students and the community and will enhance PNC's presence on campus as UA's official financial services provider.

Jackson Browne Releases New Album 'Standing In The Breach' Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2014

Today, October 7th, Jackson Browne will release his 14th studio album, Standing In The Breach. The album was recorded in Los Angeles and features the single 'The Birds Of St. Marks,'

Jackson Browne Announces New Album 'Standing In The Breach', Out 10/7
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 20, 2014

On October 7th, Jackson Browne will release his 14th studio album, Standing In The Breach. The album was recorded in Los Angeles and features the single 'The Birds Of St. Marks,'

PBS to Air SARAH BRIGHTMAN: DREAMCHASER: IN CONCERT Special, Aug 2013
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013

After making history on both stage and screen, pioneering the classical crossover genre, selling over 30 million albums worldwide, and becoming the only artist to perform the theme song at two Olympics, it's hard to imagine Sarah Brightman has a dream left to realize. Yet with her new album 'Dreamchaser,' Sarah is embarking on what she calls 'the greatest adventure I can imagine.' Inspired by the wonderment and beauty of space, 'Dreamchaser' is a reflection of Brightman's lifelong dream to travel into space.

Sarah Brightman Tour Announces New Cincinnnati Date, 10/2; Moves to Music Hall
by BWW News Desk - Dec 17, 2012

The Cincinnati engagement of the Sarah Brightman tour has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 7:30 PM at Music Hall (the original concert was scheduled for March 5, 2013 at the Aronoff Center). Sarah Brightman's highly anticipated 11th studio album Dreamchaser will now be released in North America in April 2013. This will coincide with the timing of her International album release plan that will run through Spring 2013. As a consequence, the North American tour dates will be moved to the fall of 2013.