MANSFIELD – The Renaissance Theatre invites you to celebrate the season with Christmas at the Ren presented by Brightspeed Fiber Internet. This year’s series of holiday events offers a variety of festive experiences to bring the community together in the spirit of Christmas. The Nutcracker Ballet Richland Academy of the Arts presents the Nutcracker Ballet […]
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Richland Academy of the Arts offers free Speakeasy concert
MANSFIELD — Richland Academy of the Arts presents the area’s favorite “old-time” dance band, Stardust, is led by the Artistic Jazz Orchestra band leader, Paul Martin. The Stardust dance band consists of two saxophones, three trombones, piano, bass, drums, and a singer, and very authentically recreates the sounds of the bands from the swing era. The […]
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Renaissance announces auditions for 2024-25 season
MANSFIELD — The Renaissance Performing Arts Association is thrilled to announce virtual auditions for the remainder of the 2024-2025 season. Open to all non-union actors, these auditions offer an exciting opportunity to perform in a variety of productions. Most named roles are paid, with housing and travel provided. Audition details ● Visit rentickets.org/auditions/ for information on specific […]
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Beauty & the Beast set for July 20 through Aug. 4 at The Ren
MANSFIELD – Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, coming to the Renaissance Main Stage as part of the Park National Bank Broadway Series. Directed by Ryan Shealy, with musical direction by Kelly Knowlton this international sensation will captivate audiences over six performances. Beauty and the Beast Performances are […]
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Artistic Jazz Orchestra presents ‘Kings of Swing’ May 11 at The Ren
MANSFIELD – Prepare to be transported back to the golden era of jazz as Mansfield’s very own Artistic Jazz Orchestra (AJO), led by conductor Paul Martin, announces its triumphant return to the Renaissance Theatre. On Saturday, May 11 at 7:30 pm, AJO will grace the stage with an electrifying tribute to the legendary bands of the Big […]
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‘A Chorus Line’ slated for The Ren March 2, 3, 9 & 10
MANSFIELD — The Renaissance Theatre is thrilled to unveil the upcoming production of “A Chorus Line,” a spectacular addition to the Park National Bank Broadway Series. The show will be directed by Renaissance Interim Artistic Director Angela Iannone and featuring Musical Direction by Kelly Knowlton. This iconic musical is set to grace the stage starting […]