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Carole King’s Tapestry: Music, History and Broken Hearts

Athena Cocoves

In 1971, Carole King released her second album, Tapestry, which earned the 29-year-old singer-songwriter worldwide recognition. Not bad, but also almost the norm for Carole....

“Proof” of University of Toledo Theatre’s New Renaissance

Jeff McGinnis

For Matt Foss, assistant professor of theatre at the University of Toledo, the upcoming production of David Auburn’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Proof” at the UT Center for Performing Arts comes at an extremely exciting time— not just for himself, but for the program as a whole.

Toledo School for the Arts students perform “The Witches”

Athena Cocoves

Above all, the funny, and sometimes scary, story of a young boy’s experiences with his grandmother in a world full of child-hating, evil witches has received praise and an array of adaptations. See the faithful staged version of The Witches, performed by students at the Toledo School for the Arts, during a four-day run.

“Beautiful – The Carole King Musical” playing at Stranahan Theater

Athena Cocoves

With writing credits on 118 pop hits on the Billboard Hot 100 between 1955 and 1999, Carole King is a queen of American music. Learn about her awesome and inspiring rise to fame during BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical.

Act 2 Toledo hosts Dinner Theater Fundraiser

Athena Cocoves

The recently-formed Act 2 Productions Toledo first stepped on a local stage in 2017 with the mission to offer fun, affordable, and educational art experiences to Toledo-area students.

Toledo Opera brings famous Rigoletto back to Glass City

Jeff McGinnis

"La donna e mobile" is perhaps the most famous single piece in all of opera, despite the fact that it is frequently presented out...

Cutting Edge Theatre Company hosts two-night showing of “Edges”

Athena Cocoves

Check out the reprisal of the performance— featuring all new performers— or hear if for the first time during the two-night only show of EDGES

World premiere of “Flint” at the Purple Rose Theatre

Athena Cocoves

Turning the focus on the regional Flint water crisis, Daniels’ new play has already garnered attention as a must-see this theater season.

The Monthly Improv Show at Valentine Theatre

Athena Cocoves

Comedy is funnier off the cuff— hear some of Toledo’s most hilarious performers during The Monthly Improv Show on the final Friday of every month, consistently playing to sold out audiences in The Valentine’s Studio A Theatre.

Organic Wellness and Your Food Dollar discussion with Charmaine Bassett

Courtney Probert

Thinking of eating organic? Join experienced dietician, Charmaine Bassett of Bassett’s Health Food Store in an informative discussion on Organic Wellness and Your Food Dollar.

Cabaret at The Valentine Theatre

Athena Cocoves

Hear some of the most memorable songs in musical theater urging you to follow your heart, despite all odds.

Stone Productions Winter One Act Festival

Athena Cocoves

See seven works by local playwrights during Stone Productions first Winter One Act Festival, featuring a diverse lineup of smart, witty and haunting live theater.

Toledo Opera’s Winter Opera Gala

Athena Cocoves

Enjoy performances from Soprano Kathryn Lewek and Zach Borichevsky, dinner, drinks, dancing and more during this elegant and festive event.

Lauren Gunderson’s “Silent Sky” makes Toledo debut at Valentine Theatre

Jeff McGinnis

The lesser-known story of an astronomer named Henrietta Swan Leavitt is the focus of the playwright Lauren Gunderson’s Silent Sky, which will make its Toledo debut on Friday, January 12 as part of the Valentine Theatre Studio Series.

New, cynical comedy “Ripcord” plays at Toledo Repertoire Theatre

Athena Cocoves

See what happens when two equal opponents are matched in Ripcord, a new, cynical comedy from Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Lindsay-Abaire.

Tuning In To The Holiday Spirit With Tree City Playhouse

Eric Hehl

Sylvania Tree City Playhouse turns the dial

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