Renaissance Theatre

THE HEAT OF SOUTHSIDE To Be Performed At Theatreworks @ The Square
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 18, 2026

Actors Renaissance Theatre is set to present the original production of THE HEAT OF SOUTHSIDE which is written & directed by Mary Ann Washington. Set in the heart of South Memphis, The Heat of Southside is a fiery urban stage play about family, betrayal, love, and ambition

GUYS & DOLLS to Open Renaissance Theatre's 2026-2027 Broadway Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2026

The Renaissance Theatre in Mansfield, Ohio, will open its Broadway Series with Guys & Dolls, directed by Artistic Director Michael Thomas, in the venue's newly renovated auditorium.

Review: THE RISE & FALL OF LITTLE VOICE at Backyard Renaissance
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jun 25, 2026

Backyard Renaissance Theatre's San Diego premiere of Jim Cartwright's “The Rise and Fall of Little Voice” is a curious blend of broad comedy and intimate drama. Anthony Methvin's production is elevated by a remarkable cast that finds genuine humanity beneath the script's extremes.

DISCO BOOTS to End Its Run at Renaissance Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 2026

Renaissance Theatre Company's immersive Studio 54-inspired show DISCO BOOTS has drawn over 3,000 guests and will conclude its final extension in Orlando, featuring live singers, dancers, drag performers, and themed nights.

Review: THE REVIEW, THEN EVE AND MORE at The Orlando Fringe Festival
by Benoit Teves - May 22, 2026

Week two of the festival carries on with lawyers, Biblical transformation, bare honesty, and a firecracker First Lady.

1776: IN CONCERT to be Presented for Free at The Brickyard
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026

The Renaissance Theatre, Mansfield Symphony Orchestra, and Downtown Mansfield Inc. will present a free one-night-only performance of 1776: In Concert featuring Broadway and Hollywood performers, at The Brickyard in downtown Mansfield.

Theater Resources Unlimited to Present TRU Audition Conference ACT26
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2026

Theater Resources Unlimited's ACT26 series will continue with actor workshops and panel discussions, leading to auditions on May 2-3 before up to 40 theater companies, producers, agents, and casting directors. Registration closes April 22.

MAMMA MIA! to Return to Renaissance Theatre This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2026

The Renaissance Theatre in Mansfield, Ohio will present MAMMA MIA! for six performances April 24 through May 3, featuring local cast members and Broadway actor Jamie Karen.

Renaissance Theatre Company Successfully Completes Inspections, Returns to Orlando Home
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2026

Renaissance Theatre Company is home. Earlier today, the Ren passed their final inspections and the company has returned to their beloved warehouse at 415 E. Princeton Street.

Review: WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? at Backyard Renaissance
by ErinMarie Reiter - Mar 10, 2026

'Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” is undeniably a marathon, but in the hands of Backyard Renaissance, the journey rarely loses its grip.

35th Annual ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL FRINGE THEATRE FESTIVAL Set For May 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2026

The 35th Annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival will return to Loch Haven Park from May 12-25, 2026, celebrating '35 Years Weird' as its theme.

Jeff Richmond to Lead A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Benefit at Renaissance Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026

Jeff Richmond will come together with beloved television and Broadway stars for a benefit production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, all in support of Mansfield's historic Renaissance Theatre.

Rebecca Jo Lightfoot to Perform PUT A LITTLE LOVE IN YOUR HEART at Winter Park Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026

Popular regional performer Rebecca Jo Lightfoot will step onto The Winter Park Playhouse cabaret stage to debut her solo cabaret - Put A Little Love In Your Heart.

Review: MEAN GIRLS at The Renaissance Theatre Company
by Benoit Teves - Jan 20, 2026

Part bar, part group hang, and part chaotic theatrical experience, The Renaissance Theatre Company’s production of MEAN GIRLS blurs the lines between a traditional show and an immersive club experience. While the scrappy staging and mid-show cocktail deliveries lean heavily into the troupe’s immersive club roots, the production is anchored by an exceptionally talented cast and a live band that keep the energy electric. It’s a messy, defiant, and undeniably fun outing for a company that continues to make an indelible mark on the city’s queer arts scene.

Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 14, 2026

Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

Feature: The 2025 Theatre I Kept Thinking About, Long After the Applause
by ErinMarie Reiter - Dec 30, 2025

Think of it not as a “Best of” but as a yearbook of some of the San Diego shows that lingered with me long beyond closing in 2025

Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; THE LION KING Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards; ANASTASIA Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards; 42ND STREET Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards; ANNIE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!