MANSFIELD – The Renaissance Theatre proudly presents Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s legendary rock opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, for a limited engagement on March 8 and 9 and March 15 and 16 as part of the Park National Bank Broadway Series. This groundbreaking musical, which has captivated audiences worldwide for over 50 years, reimagines the final […]
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Free professional workshop for educators set for Feb. 27
MANSFIELD – The Mansfield Partners in Education Team, comprised of the Renaissance Performing Arts Association, the Mansfield Art Center, and Mansfield City Schools, will host a free professional development workshop for educators and administrators on Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Renaissance Theatre. This engaging and interactive session, The Literacy of Dance: Setting the Stage for […]
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Mansfield Symphony Orchestra presents Enigma Variations: A Side By Side Concert
MANSFIELD — As part of our OhioHealth Symphony Series, The Mansfield Symphony Orchestra (MSO) continues its season on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. with the Mansfield Symphony: Side×Side — “Enigma Variations” concert featuring the Mansfield Symphony Youth Orchestra (MSYO). The repertoire for this concert will feature “Symphony No. 2 in B minor” from composer […]
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Go down the rabbit hole with ‘Alice in Wonderland’ at the Mansfield Playhouse
MANSFIELD — Morgyn Beasley isn’t really the kind of person who is often late. But you would never know it watching the 15-year-old rush around the Mansfield Playhouse stage as the White Rabbit in Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” “Oh dear! Oh dear! I shall be too late!” the White Rabbit exclaims early in the […]
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Sawyer Brown on 03/21/2025
Sawyer Brown Date: 03/21/2025 Time: 07:30 pm-09:30 pm Location: 138 Park Avenue West Mansfield, OH 44902 Organizer: Renaissance Theatre Cost: Starting at $25 Contact and more info: rentickets.org/events/ About the event: With more than 50 chart-topping hits, including “Some Girls Do,” “The Race Is On,” “Six Days on the Road” and “The Walk,” Sawyer Brown […]
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Count Basie’s swing sound featured in Feb. 7 concert at The Ren
MANSFIELD – The Renaissance Theatre invites jazz enthusiasts and swing fans to an unforgettable evening with the Artistic Jazz Orchestra (AJO) as they pay homage to the legendary Count Basie Orchestra. “Artistic Jazz Orchestra: The Music of Count Basie” takes place on Friday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. and promises to bring the vibrant sound […]
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Comedian Preacher Lawson brings the Funny as BLEEP Tour to the Renaissance Theatre
MANSFIELD — Get ready to laugh until it hurts. The Renaissance Theatre is thrilled to announce that comedian Preacher Lawson will bring his Funny as BLEEP Tour to Mansfield on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. Known for his high-energy performances, Lawson’s comedy is as dynamic as his journey, making this one night you won’t want to […]
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Wayfinders seeks funding help to relocate homeless shelter in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Miles Parsons would like to find a larger home for the Wayfinders homeless shelter. The organization’s executive director made presentations about his plans on Wednesday to the Richland County Land Bank in the afternoon and to Mansfield City Council in the evening. The proposal to relocate the shelter, formerly known as Harmony House, […]
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Richland County Land Bank secures $120K state grant for Swan Cleaners remediation
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Land Bank has received a $120,700 state grant it will use in what it hopes will be the final step needed for potential redevelopment of Swan Cleaners. The money will be used to remediate any contaminated groundwater found near the former cleaners at 165 Park Ave. West. The store, which […]
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Teddy Bear concert features ‘The Spooky Old House’ at Mansfield library
MANSFIELD — The Renaissance Theatre will host the first of its three Teddy Bear Concerts of the 2024-25 Mechanics Bank Education Series on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 2:30 p.m. “The Spooky Old House” concert will be held in the Community Room at the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library’s Main Location, located at 43 West Third St., […]