MANSFIELD — Major Broadway and television talent are coming together in Mansfield this winter for a special event that has quickly become something of a local phenomenon. Emmy Award-winning and Tony nominated composer, director, and producer Jeff Richmond comes together with beloved television and Broadway stars for a benefit production of A Funny Thing Happened […]
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Auditions set for Jan. 25-25 for Shrek, the Musical, Jr. at The Ren
MANSFIELD — The Renaissance Theatre will host auditions for the Mansfield Youth Theatre (“MY Theatre”) production of Shrek, the Musical, Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 25, from 2:30 to 5 p.m., and on Monday, Jan. 26, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Renaissance’s Theatre 166 venue, located at 166 Park Avenue West in downtown Mansfield. […]
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‘The Nutcracker’ ballet set for Dec. 6 & 7 at The Ren
MANSFIELD – Celebrate the magic of the season as Richland Academy of the Arts presents The Nutcracker Ballet at the Renaissance Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2:30 p.m. as part of Christmas at the Ren presented by Brightspeed. Each year, this cherished community production brings Tchaikovsky’s beloved […]
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Mansfield Symphony presents Holiday Pops on Dec. 20 at The Ren
MANSFIELD – The Renaissance Performing Arts Association will present one of its most cherished holiday traditions, the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Pops, on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Theatre. Conducted by Octavio Más-Arocas, this festive concert brings the warmth and magic of the season to life with a vibrant blend […]
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Crazy Train: Ozzy Osbourne tribute band rocks The Ren Nov. 14
MANSFIELD – The Renaissance Theatre is set to shake the rafters when Crazy Train: America’s Ozzy Osbourne Experience takes the stage on Friday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Hailed as the ultimate touring Ozzy Osbourne tribute show, Crazy Train is fronted by Vinny Cormier, recognized as North America’s #1 Ozzy Osbourne tribute artist. Backed by […]
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Mansfield arts community teams up for a frightfully fun season
MANSFIELD — Scary movies in caverns, gothic plays at the local theater and a magical masquerade to close out the Halloween season. Those are some of the items on tap for Arts After Dark. It’s the new and exciting partnership that connects Mansfield residents with spooky season events taking place throughout the city this year. […]
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Dracula swoops in on The Ren Oct. 3-5 & 10-12
MANSFIELD – The Renaissance Theatre will bring Bram Stoker’s legendary tale to chilling new life this October with Dracula, an original stage adaptation written and directed by Ryan Shealy. Performances will be held in the Renaissance’s intimate black box venue, Theatre 166, on the following dates: This stripped-down new play, told through Mina’s haunting perspective, […]
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Folding Fractions: Free professional development workshop for educators on April 1 at The Ren
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 Tuesday, April 1, at the Renaissance Theatre. This engaging and interactive session, Folding Fractions: Origami and Math with Kuniko Yamamoto, […]
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Auditions for Mary Poppins set for Jan. 20-21 at The Renaissance Theatre
MANSFIELD — The Renaissance Theatre will hold auditions for the MY Theatre production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins on Monday, Jan. 20 at 6:30 p.m., and Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the Renaissance Theatre Ballroom, located at 138 Park Avenue West in downtown Mansfield. Appointments are not required for auditions. Those […]
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Renaissance Theatre presents South Pacific in an intimate new production
MANSFIELD, OH – The Renaissance Theatre kicks off its Innovation Series for the 2024-2025 season with a fresh and intimate staging of the classic musical South Pacific. This beloved production will take place at Theatre 166, the Renaissance Black Box Theatre, offering a unique and immersive experience for audiences. Performances are scheduled for: Tickets are […]