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 […]
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Learn how to navigate political differences through community & understanding
Thursday’s installment of Kaleidoscope, featuring Amanda Ripley, aims to shed light on a path to better communication and understanding.
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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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“The Science of Sound” Teddy Bear concert set for April 28 at Theatre 166
MANSFIELD – The Renaissance Theatre will host the final concert of its three Teddy Bear Concerts in the 2023-24 Mechanics Bank Education Series on Sunday, April 28 at 2:30 p.m. In partnership with Buckeye Imagination Museum, the concert is entitled “The Science of Sound” and will be held in Theatre 166, located at 166 Park […]
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At Last: An evening with Etta James set for April 26 & 27 at The Ren
MANSFIELD – Get ready to be transported into the captivating world of legendary singer Etta James as the Renaissance Theatre proudly presents “At Last: An Evening with Etta James” on April 26 and 27. This special production, created and written at the Renaissance Theatre, promises an immersive experience into the life and music of one […]
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Letter to the Editor: Disappointed in shows at The Ren
Having grown up and seen many shows at the Renaissance, I was always amazed and awed by the craftsmanship that went into each and every show. But over the past decade or so, it seems that the caliber or show that has been presented at the Renissance Theater has steadily gone downhill, fast. While they […]