The Wizard of Oz

Follow the yellow brick road to an unforgettable adventure! Join Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion as they journey to the Emerald City in The Wizard of Oz, a heartwarming musical that has enchanted audiences for generations. Featuring iconic songs like “Over the Rainbow,” “We’re Off to See the Wizard,” and “If I Only…

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Pictures on the Plaza: The Sandlot

Gather your crew on Wednesday, July 9 for The Sandlot, the ultimate summer movie about childhood, baseball, and backyard legends. This heartwarming and hilarious tale follows a group of kids during a summer of unforgettable adventures—including their quest to recover a lost ball signed by Babe Ruth. Part of the Renaissance Theatre’s Pictures on the…

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Renaissance Youth Opera Theatre: 1001 Arabian Nights

Renaissance Youth Opera Theatre presents a one-act of the classic tale, 1001 Arabian Nights. King Shahryar’s new bride Shahrazad has a clever plan to keep him enthralled. Her nightly stories—of Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, and many other heroes and villains—are so engrossing that the whole Royal Court listens…

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Pictures on the Plaza: The Princess Bride

Join us Wednesday, June 11 for The Princess Bride, a cult classic that blends romance, comedy, fantasy, and adventure. Follow Westley, Buttercup, and Inigo Montoya on a quest full of giants, sword fights, and “inconceivable” moments that audiences of all ages love. This screening is part of Pictures on the Plaza, the Renaissance Theatre’s free…

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Teddy Bear Concert: Aladdin’s Lamp at Theatre 166

The Renaissance Theatre hosts its final Teddy Bear Concert of the 2024-25 season! A part of the 2024-2025 Mechanics Bank Education Series, the concerts offer experiences for young audiences and their families. The performance features the story of Aladdin’s Lamp, adapted by Michael Thomas in an engaging musical adaptation which features audience participation, interactive storytelling…

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June Happenings & Events

June kicks off a sizzling season of summer fun with the return of live music, races at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, bustling farmer’s markets, a luau at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary, and some of our favorite annual events making a comeback across the county. Events You Don’t Want to Miss The races are back at…

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Youth Strings: Spring Concert at the Renaissance Theatre

Join us for an enchanting evening of music at the Mansfield Symphony Youth Strings (MSYS) Spring Concert, the grand finale of our season. This performance marks the culmination of a year’s worth of dedication, practice, and passion from our talented young musicians. Since its inception in 1992, the Mansfield Symphony Youth Strings program has been…

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Youth Orchestra: Spring Concert at the Renaissance Theatre

Under Stephen Domka’s direction, the Mansfield Symphony Youth Orchestra’s spring concert showcases seventy-five talented young musicians, including winners of the annual concerto competition. This ensemble, comprising high school students from a 12-county region, offers valuable musical growth and performs at the Renaissance and throughout the community.Conducted by Steven Domka About the Youth Orchestra The MSYO…

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Ballet Legato: Alice in Wonderland

Ballet Legato travels down the rabbit hole to Mansfield, OH at the historic Renaissance Theatre and brings their interpretation of the great Lewis Carroll classic story of “Alice in Wonderland” to life! This family-friendly ballet showcases charming, familiar characters such as the White Rabbit and the Mad Hatter and introduces the brilliant underwater world of…

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MindSprouts Showcase at Theatre 166

The Renaissance’s MindSprouts Creative Writing Program, part of the Mechanics Bank Education Series, invites K-12 students to submit compositions in short story, play, or poem formats. Led by Renaissance Teaching Artist Dauphne Maloney, the program offers in-class workshops and culminates in top submissions being adapted for the stage.  Get Tickets Directed by Dauphne Maloney Our…

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