Upcoming theatrical performances for Mahoning Valley, beyond | Information for our 2023-24 theater guide came from individual theater and organizational websites, Facebook pages and Twitter accounts. Additions and changes should be sent to in**@me**********.net. Theater-goers are advised to confirm ticket and show availability due to rescheduling and possible cancellations.
Best Western Plus Dutch Haus Inn and Suites. 150 E. State Route 14, Columbiana 44408. 330-482-5050, press #4/dial #408. Purchase online at dasdutchvillage.com…. Performances include a meal and show. Individual tickets are $65. New Year’s Eve tickets are $100 per person/$95 per person for two or more per order. “Monster Mash Murder.” Noon-3 p.m., Friday, Oct. 27; 7-10 p.m., Friday, Oct 27. “America The Beautiful.” Noon-3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 11. “Las Vegas Live… Frank, Dean and Elvis Celebrate Christmas.” 7-10 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 18; 2-5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 19. “The Christmas Spirit with Johnny Cash.” Noon-3 p.m., Friday, Nov., 18; 7-10 p.m., Friday, Nov., 18. “Celebrate a Rockin’ New Year’s Eve 2023.” 8 p.m.-midnight, Sunday, Dec. 31.
Easy Street Productions. 865 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509; 330-743-8555. www.easystreetshows.com…. Easy Street Productions returns this fall with “Close to You,” an intimate cabaret-style show celebrating the music of Richard and Karen Carpenter. Easy Street co-founder Maureen Collins will join Mary Jo Maluso and Rick Blackson for a salute to the 1970s brother-sister hitmakers. Because seating is limited in the Easy Street Studio, advance reservations are strongly recommended. Seating is cabaret-style (at tables) with a maximum of 75-100 per performance. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 13 and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 14. $25. “Easy Street Productions Presents Gotta Dance.” Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. www.youngstownsymphony.com…. ”Gotta Dance! A Celebration of Broadway’s Best!” reimagines the masterpieces created by legendary Broadway choreographers. Presented by Easy Street founders Maureen Collins and Todd Hancock. The performance will be choreographed by Megan Cleland. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov., 3; 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4; and 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 5. “Miracle on Easy Street.” Easy Street’s annual holiday extravaganza returns the weekend before Christmas. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 15; 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16; and 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 17.
Hopewell Theatre (formerly the Victorian Players). 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-746-5455. hopewelltheatre.org…. Shows occur 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $15 for adults and $12 for students/seniors (65 and older). “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.” By Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler. Presented by Millennial Theatre Company. Oct. 20-22, 27-29, 31. Visit www.mil… for tickets. $25. “Exit, Pursued by a Bear.” By Lauren Gunderson. Directed by Roz Blystone. Dec. 8-9, 15-17. “Cabaret.” By J. Kander, F. Ebb and J. Mastero. The classic musical, set in 1930s Berlin, will be presented by Millennial Theatre Company. Jan. 19-28. Visit www.mil… for tickets. “It Shoulda Been You.” By Barbara Anselmi and Brian Hargrove. Presented by Millennial Theatre Company. May 17-26. Visit www.mil… for tickets. “Rabbit Hole.” By David Lindsay-Abaire. Directed by Nick Mulichak. June 14-23.
Kent State University at Trumbull Theatre. 4314 Mahoning Ave., N.W.; 330-675-8887. www.trumbull.kent.edu…. Kent Trumbull Theatre is under the direction of Eric S. Kildow, associate professor and program director. The department is working to rebuild the theater program following the Covid-19 pandemic and will stage classic plays and popular musicals. For more information contact Kildow at ek*****@ke**.edu or 330-675-8829. ”Jimmy Buffett’s Escape from Margaritaville.” Directed by Eric S. Kildow, Music direction by Matt White, Choreography by Emelia Sherin. Nov. 9-12, 16-19. “A Christmas Carol Reading.” Read by Dr. Peter Byrne and company. The classic tale will be accompanied by hot cocoa and treats from local bakeries. Occurs in the Trumbull Campus Union. Dec. 8. “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” Written by Edward Albee. Directed by Tom Engstrom. March 1-3, 8-10. ”I and You.” April 26-28, May 3-5. Written by Lauren Gunderson. Directed by Brian Westerley. “American Idiot.” July 18-21, 25-28. Written by Green Day. Directed and choreographed by Emelia Sherin. Music direction by Rosie Bresson. Kent Trumbull is continuing its “Sips & Scripts” program in collaboration with Modern Methods Brewing Company. The series supports and produces work written by local playwrights through monthly readings. All readings are open to the public and hosted by Modern Methods’ Darlene Lounge, 145 W. Market St. Warren. Performances begin at 7 p.m. The lineup: “Flower & The Serpent.” Play by Peter Byrne. Directed by Jess Brumfield. Sept. 6; “Murdering Medea.” Play by Aly Kantor. Directed by Brian Westerley. Oct. 4; “(Wo)Mansville.” Play Laura Barbieri. Directed by Eric S. Kildow. Nov. 5; “Faking Salvation.” Play by Matt Hanf. Directed by Shiloh Hart. Dec. 6; “Clear Creek Tract.” Play by Michael Dittman. Directed by Jess Brumfield. Jan. 17; “Whiligig of Broken Umbrellas.” Play by Ryan Bultrowicz. Directed by Brian Westerley. Feb. 7; “Pulling Back the Curtain.” Play by Brandi Eaton. Directed by Dakota Smith. March 6; “Headliner.” Play by Marilyn Forster. Directed by Shiloh Hart. April 3.
New Castle Playhouse. 212 E. Long, New Castle, Pa. 16101. 724-654-3437. www.newcastleplayhouse.org…. Performances: 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Friday, Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Doors open one hour prior to show. Adult, $16; seniors (60 and older) $13; students, $13; youth (12 and under) $11. “Newsies.” Based on the actual Newsboy Strike of 1899. Sept. 15-17, 21-24. Directed by Amy Boughter. “Bang Bang.” Written and directed by Ingrid Ullrich. Stars Ingrid Ullrich. Oct. 13-14. “The Crucible.” Directed by Jeff Carey. Oct. 20-22, 26-29. “White Christmas.” Directed by Justin Bryan. Dec. 8-10, 14-17.
The Rust Belt Theater Company. 221 Belmont Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-507-2358. Previous productions include “How the Drag Queen Stole Christmas,” “Dating Sucks: The Musical” and “Forbidden Youngstown!”
Salem Community Theatre. 490 E. State St., Salem 44460; 330-332-9688. www.salemcommunitytheatre.org…. 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. “Beauty and The Beast JR.” Directed by Amy Winner. Sept. 14-17.
Top Hat Productions. 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road, Youngstown 44514. 330-881-0980. www.tophatproductions.org…. Evening shows begin at 7:30 p.m. “Jekyll and Hyde, the Musical.” The epic struggle between good and evil. Oct. 20-21, Nov. 3-4, 10-11. “The Play that Goes Wrong.” By the Tri-City Drama Club. Struthers, Lowellville and Campbell City Schools have recently announced that they do not have the staff and funding for participation in a drama club of their own. Top Hat is enabling students to join together on a common stage. Feb. 23-24, March 1-2.
Trumbull New Theater. 5883 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles 44446. 330-652-1103. trumbullnewtheatre.com…. Performances: 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday. 2 p.m. on Sunday. $17, adults; $15, students. Musicals: $20, adults; $18, students. “Young Frankenstein.” Directed by Liz Conrad. Sept. 8-10, 15-17, 22-24. “A Christmas Carol – Scrooge & Marley.” Directed by Melanie Lucas. Nov. 3-4, 10-12, 17-19. “The Game’s Afoot.” Directed by Lisa Bennett. Jan. 12-13, 19-21, 26-28. “Unnecessary Farce.” Directed by Josh Crank. March 8-9, 15-17, 22-24. “First Date.” Directed by Emma Wason. May 3-5, 10-12, 17-19.
University Theatre. Ford Theater, Bliss Hall. YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3105. www.ysu.edu… tickets. University Theatre is marking its 60th anniversary this year. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Performances are free for YSU students. Adult tickets are $16. Special rate tickets are $12 for non-YSU students, YSU alums, YSU faculty and staff, senior citizens, Penguin Club members, and groups of eight (8) or more. To purchase show tickets, call 330-941-3105 or go to www.ysu.tix.com…. “Zombie Prom” kicks off the season. Set in the nuclear 1950s, this production tells the story of a teenage love affair gone awry, resulting in a zombie transformation. Oct. 6-8, 13-15. “Scapin,” a comedy by Molière. Nov. 10-12, 17-19. “It’s a Small World or the Robot Play.” Explores the implications of artificial intelligence. Feb. 16-18, 23-25. “Once Upon a Mattress.” April 5-7, 12-14.
Youngstown Playhouse. 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown 44511. 330-788-8739. www.theyoungstownplayhouse.com…. Satellite box office: DeYor Performing Arts Center, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Individual tickets will go on sale six weeks prior to each show’s opening. “Little Shop of Horrors.” Book and lyrics by Howard Ashman. Music by Alan Menken. Based on the film by Roger Corman. Robert Dennick Joki is director/costume designer. Tyler Stouffer is music director and Caitlyn Santiago is stage manager. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 22; 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 23; 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 24; 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 29; 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 30; and 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 1. “Misery.”Play by William Goldman. Based on the novel by Stephen King and the 1990 film starring James Caan and Kathy Bates. Oct. 27-Nov. 5. “The Flu Season.” Play by Will Eno. Nov. 10-19. “Cinderella.” Music by Richard Rodgers. Book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Dec. 1-10. “Alice in Wonderland.” Adapted by Jason Pizzarello. Jan. 19-21. “Love/Sick.” Play by John Cariani. Feb. 9-18. “Shrek Jr.” Book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire. Music by Jeanine Tesori. Based on the animated film and book by William Steig. March 8-10. “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.” Based on the novel by Mark Haddon. Adapted by Simon Stephens. April 12-21.“Here on the Flight Path.” Play by Norm Foster. May 10-19. “9 to 5.” Music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. Book by Patricia Resnick. June 7-16.
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