Performing Arts

Visual, musical, and theatrical - Greater Akron is the stage for cultural pursuits. The Akron Art Museum houses an eclectic modern collection. Nearby, Summit Artspace is home to more than 40 arts organizations and features gallery space, studios, and classrooms.

The area boasts professional and community theatres that host talented year-round entertainment, including staples like Akron Civic Theatre, EJ Thomas Performing Arts Hall, Greystone, and Blossom Music Center. The world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra makes Blossom Music Center its summer home, while the Akron Symphony Orchestra, Tuesday Musical Association, Summit Choral Society, and Ballet Theatre of Ohio dazzle audiences every season. 

 

  • Akron Civic Theatre

    182 S. Main St.
    Akron, Ohio 44308
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    330-253-2488
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    Long recognized among the community’s cultural landmarks, the Akron Civic Theatre has a rich and spectacular history. It has provided the community with a venue for quality entertainment and live performances for more than seventy years. The venue is one of only five remaining atmospheric theatres in the U.S.
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  • ANTIC (Actors - N - Theatre in Cuyahoga Falls)

    Quirk Cultural Center
    1201 Grant Avenue
    Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223
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    (330) 971-5665
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    ANTIC is a local theater community sharing the stage with actors of all ages. This group creates and teaches youth and adults about theater and acting in all aspects of production. 

  • Ballet Theatre of Ohio

    265 N. Main St., Suite 13
    Munroe Falls, Ohio 44262
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    (330) 688-6065
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    Since 1993, the Ballet Theatre of Ohio has awed the arts community and fans with its graceful renditions, from holiday classic “The Nutcracker" to whimsical springtime performances.

  • BLU Jazz+

    47 E. Market Street
    Akron, Ohio 44308
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    330.252.1190
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    Enjoy live music in the heart of Akron at this intimate downtown club.
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  • Children's Concert Society

    198 Hill Street
    Akron, Ohio 44325
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    330.972.2504
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    Children’s Concert Society’s mission is to educate and enrich the lives of school age children in the greater Akron community by providing access to live high quality performing arts experiences.


  • E.J. Thomas Hall

    198 Hill St.
    Akron, Ohio 44325-0501
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    (330) 972-7570
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    The University of Akron’s E. J. Thomas Hall hosts more than 400,000 people of all ages who visit the Hall for a variety of programs, activities and performances ranging from the University Forum Speaker Series to popular Broadway shows, community events and concerts.

  • Goodyear Theater & Goodyear Hall

    1201 E. Market St.
    Akron, Ohio 44305
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    330.690.2307
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    These concert venues, housed in the former Goodyear Headquarters are located in the growing and refreshingly modern East End, Akron's premier redevelopment of the historic Goodyear Campus.

  • Lock 3 Park & Lock 4

    200 S. Main St.
    Akron, Ohio 44308
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    330.375.2877
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    Two unique entertainment venues celebrate the city's old canalway with staged entertainment, festivals, and special events. 
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  • Magical Theatre Co.

    565 W. Tuscarawas Ave.
    Barberton, Ohio 44203
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    (330) 848-3708
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    Housed in the 1919-built Park Theater, the Magical Theatre Co. is the only professional resident and touring theater for young audiences and families in Northeast Ohio and provides cultural and educational experiences. 

  • Ohio Shakespeare Festival

    103 S. High Street, 6th Floor
    Akron, Ohio 44308
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    Tickets: 888.718.4253
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    As a professional theatre company, we are dedicated to articulating the inherently theatrical components of Shakespeare and his fellow playwrights throughout the ages in a manner that enables the collected imaginations of the artists to meet the collective imagination of the audience in a public celebration that transforms the world in which we live.

  • Porthouse Theatre

    3143 O'Neil Road
    Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223
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    (330) 672-3884
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    A professional, outdoor theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center. Shows are presented in a covered, 500-seat, theatre. Pre-show picnics are encouraged!

  • Quirk Cultural Center

    1201 Grant Ave
    Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223
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    (330) 971-8425
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    Quirk is an active cultural center with loads of activities for all ages, with unique offerings for the senior adult community that include monthly events and activities geared towards their interests. The 200-seat Newell Theatre hosts regular acts, such as Point of No Return Improv.

  • Rubber City Theatre

    2207 Romig Road
    Akron, Ohio 44320
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    234-252-0272
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    Rubber City Theatre brings affordable Shakespeare and classical drama to the Akron area through the use of their "Free Shakespeare" program. The "Free Shakespeare" project includes free staged reading throughout the year, and Pay-As-You-Like-It performances for each production in an artistic year.

  • Stow Symphony Orchestra

    3227 Graham Rd.
    Stow, Ohio 44224
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    (330) 678-0029
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    The SSO exists to give orchestral musicians the opportunity to perform classical and contemporary classical repertoire in a professional atmosphere. It also gives audiences who might not otherwise have it, the opportunity to experience the classical repertoire in a setting that is comfortable—not intimidating, affordable, and enjoyable. Performances at Stow High School Auditorium.

  • Summit Choral Society

    140 E Market St
    50 S. Main Street, Suite LL 130
    Akron, Ohio 44308
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    330.434.7464
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    Summit Choral Society's mission is to produce and present quality performances of distinguished choral music for the enrichment, enjoyment and education of our singers, patrons and the Greater Akron community. Performances take place at St. Bernard Church, Cuyahoga Falls High School Auditorium and E.J. Thomas Hall.