OPERATION BRIDGE BUILDING at the Renaissance Theatre

Each season, thousands of regional students come to the Renaissance Theatre to experience the Mansfield Symphony. Performing a FREE educational concert tied into their curricular standards and featuring beloved symphonic repertoire alongside popular and recognizable music, this event is a highlight in the school year for our region’s students. All tickets purchased online and via…

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CABARET at the Renaissance Theatre

A timeless classic comes to the Renaissance stage! Based on the 1939 novel by Christopher Isherwood and featuring music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, Cabaret is an intimate and unflinching look at love, loss, racism, and the unchecked rise of Fascism. This production takes the story into new directions and reimagines the classic through…

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Labyrinth

The last feature film that Jim Henson would direct, Labyrinth is about a teenage girl named Sarah (Jennifer Connelly) whose baby brother is kidnapped by the Goblin King. Sarah has to rescue her brother from the goblins’ castle at the center of a curiously populated maze before midnight, or he will be turned into a goblin. Labyrinth is the…

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Drive-In Concert: Hollywood Under the Stars

An original concert piece by Artistic Director Michael Thomas. Featuring some of Cinema’s classic musical moments. BUY TICKETS. Part of the Avita Innovation Concert Series   THE REN BACKLOT SERIES Throughout the summer, the Renaissance will present various outdoor entertainment events in the parking lot behind the theatre. Come and safely enjoy concerts, live performances, and…

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Ain’t Misbehavin’

Our 2018 sold-out hit is back with its original cast. Condrea Webber, Deon Taylor, Chantel Ross, Kristal Lawrence, and Jody Odom unite with pianist Alice Bond, Rollie Harper on drums, and Ed Jonnet on saxophone to celebrate the songs made famous by Thomas “Fats” Waller. 35 songs, including I Can’t Give You Anything But Love, It’s A…

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You Can’t Stop the Beat

All your favorite songs from all your favorite shows – presented in concert version, live-on-stage in the new Renaissance Backlot. The very best of Sister Act, Les Miz, Chicago, Hairspray, Annie, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mamma Mia, Beauty and the Beast, Hairspray, and many more! Part of the Avita Innovation Concert Series $25.00 per car THE REN…

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Drive-In Film: Muppet Treasure Island

Ahoy, matey! Get ready for hilarity on the high seas with Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and all the Muppets in this exciting first-ever action-adventure, inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic pirate tale. Part of the Lind Siegenthaler Cinema Series Deja Food and Cajunboi Concessions will be on-site. THE REN BACKLOT SERIES Throughout the summer, the Renaissance…

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NEWSIES: In Concert

If you loved our 2018 summer musical, Newsies, you’ll adore this live-on-stage concert version in the new Renaissance Backlot venue. Featuring all the songs, all the laughs, and all the joy of the original, the evening also includes behind-the-scenes stories, photos, video and interviews from our unforgettable production. This Disney classic is the perfect under-the-stars…

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August Happenings and Events

No matter what back-to-school will look like for your family, there is still plenty of socially-distanced summer fun to be had in Richland County. Watch as racing returns to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, enjoy drive-in entertainment with the Renaissance Theatre’s Backlot Series, shop Ohio’s longest yard sale with the Lincoln Highway BUY-WAY Yard Sale, explore historic mansions, and more....

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One of the most beloved movie musicals of all time – Grease is coming to the Ren Backlot. And, don’t forget to warm-up your vocal cords…it’s a sing-along! Part of the Avita Innovation Concert Series. Get tickets here.  THE REN BACKLOT SERIES Throughout the summer, the Renaissance will present various outdoor entertainment events in the parking lot behind…

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