University of Akron

The National Center for Choreography-Akron and The University of Akron School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration have announced the sixth year of 21st Century Dance Practices, a series of classes guest taught by working dance artists.

Playhouse Square announced that tickets to the touring Broadway productions of HADESTOWN and COME FROM AWAY are available for purchase now. Learn more here!

BODYTRAFFIC, a Los Angeles-based dance company, named new artistic and executive collaborators as it prepares for its 20th anniversary, following a $1 million grant from the Perenchio Foundation.

The National Center for Choreography-Akron (NCCAkron) will soon come to Nashville to host Making Moves: Nashville on November 23 at Bridgestone-Firestone Conference Center Auditorium, a panel discussion and book event for Artists on Creative Administration.

Kelly Strayhorn Theater will present dance artist Jesse Factor in a three-part program blending pop music and modern dance. Factor's solo performance, The Marthaodyssey, running Friday & Saturday, November 8 – 9, will re-interpret musical icon Madonna and legendary choreographer Martha Graham through clever use of remix.

Messing With People, the first ever solo comedy special from acclaimed comedian, actor and producer Joe Gatto—best known for the hit television shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index”—is out September 17 via YouTube. 

Off-Broadway's NEW PLACE PLAYERS has announced the limited Ohio engagement of the critically acclaimed THE MASQUE OF NIGHT, directed by Craig Bacon and Janina Picard.

The National Center for Choreography-Akron will host a panel discussion and book launch for 'Artists on Creative Administration'. Learn how to attend.

Baryshnikov Arts will present a fall season of dance, music, and digital performances beginning September 20 with the encore of MERCE / MISHA / MORE, a film celebrating decades of friendship, mutual admiration, and collaboration between Mikhail Baryshnikov and Merce Cunningham. 

Playhouse Square announced that tickets to the touring Broadway productions of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL and DEAR EVAN HANSEN will be available for purchase beginning Wednesday July 17, 2024, at 10 a.m.

Ohio Contemporary Ballet will present its much-anticipated summer performances across the Great Lakes region. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Acclaimed comedian, actor and producer Joe Gatto—best known for the hit television shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index”—is set to hit the road for his Let’s Get Into It tour featuring all new material beginning August 30 in Shakopee, MN and running through the end of the year.

Theron Brown Trio to perform at The Avalon Theatre on June 15. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through 'The Change' will embark on a new tour this year beginning on the East Coast of the U.S., followed by more than 50 cities across the United States and Canada.

The National Center for Choreography-Akron has named Rosie Herrera as the inaugural recipient of the $50,000 Knight Choreography Prize, supporting artistic experimentation and career longevity in dance. Learn more about the prize!