Curtain Call

New book an examination of mental health treatments from years past

Erin Holden

Located at the corner of South Detroit and Arlington Avenues, Toledo State Hospital was operational from 1888 until the early 1980s. Its emphasis on...

Brickman offers Comfort and Joy for Broadway in Toledo

Digital Media

Grammy-nominated pianist Jim Brickman will host a live-streamed concert in support of Glass City theatre on Saturday, December 5. Comfort and Joy at Home...

Christmas past returns to Toledo Rep

Jeff McGinnis

The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future won’t let a little pandemic keep them down when The Toledo Rep presents its 35th Anniversary...

Hope Finds a New Stage: THE Modern Dance Company looks to the future

Jason Buchanan

Theatre auditoriums across the country sit empty. Ashley Hill, Artistic Director of The Human Experience Modern Dance Company, keeps dancers in motion while bringing...

The Greatest Band That Never Was: Satirical novel relates tale of Toledo rock “legends”

Jeff McGinnis

Remember OJ’s Knife? No, not the actual physical object— the band. What? You never heard of them? They were huge in the 90’s! Probably...

Three actors, one play, three weekends, one fundraiser

Jeff McGinnis

Toledo theater fans can see three of their favorite performers take turns to play the lead in a one-woman show benefiting the Children’s Theatre...

The Nutcracker Legacy Lives On

Joni Johnson

Photo courtesy of Toledo Ballet The classic Christmas fairy tale The Nutcracker is a Toledo tradition. While many dance companies around the nation have cancelled performances this year,...

A Bloody Good Read: BG author conjures supernatural tale

Jeff McGinnis

Nichole Craig's family has always had a thing for the supernatural. When she was in tenth grade, her parents took her on a trip...

From ditch digger to entrepreneur— Ken Rusk shares his insights

Jeff McGinnis

"Years and years ago, we had something called shop class in our high schools," said Ken Rusk, owner of Everdry Waterproofing of Toledo. "That...

Issue Box Theatre looking for artists to speak out about oppression

Jeff McGinnis

Issue Box Theatre is asking any artist who has suffered from oppression— racism, sexism, gender identity, religious persecution and more— to submit proposals for...

Love Hamilton? Join PMT to Meet The Stars on July 19

Jeff McGinnis

On July 19, PMT will host a Hamilton Hangout on Zoom featuring actors who have played the leads in Lin-Manuel Miranda's phenomenally successful musical.

Buy a virtual ticket, the Toledo Rep is back— online

Jeff McGinnis

The Toledo Repertoire Theatre is hosting its first show in months for a virtual audience. The theatre’s Young Rep program will present live performances of...

2020 Ode to the ZIP Code

TCP Staff

Your ZIP code is more than just your address— it’s part of your identity. The Toledo City Paper has made an effort to express that point...

[title of show] to be performed by Cutting Edge

Jeff McGinnis

A new production of the unique and off-center staging will debut at Nederhouser Community Hall on March 12, courtesy of Toledo’s theatrical risk...

Local activist Alishea Sutton, self-education at a new level, shared with the community

Ila Ramone

History in Her Hands

Timeless classic, “Raisin in the Sun,” at The Rep

Jeff McGinnis

The American Dream, then and now

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