Happy Valentine’s (Theatre) Day! 125th anniversary gala to be held online
February 2, 2021The Valentine will host a special online gala on Sunday, February 14— fitting, right?— at 6pm. The streaming show will feature actress Ana Gasteyer and SiriusXM Broadway host Seth Rudetsky.
Duets and Drinks: World famous opera stars to appear at virtual Toledo Opera event
January 27, 2021On January 29, there will be music in the air— and over wifi. Toledo Opera will present a special Duets and Drinks event beginning at 7pm, featuring renowned opera stars Kathryn Lewek and Zach Borichevsky. The pair are more than just co-stars for this special evening, however— they are husband and wife. “All of our
Homespun Humor: Chad Prather comes to Funny Bone
December 8, 2020Chad Prather has taken an unusual career path into comedy. “My career went backwards from what most comedians do. Most comedians, they do the open mikes, go to the clubs. And then from the clubs, they might start doing theaters, and their social media takes off, and they wind up on television. I was on
Hope Finds a New Stage: THE Modern Dance Company looks to the future
December 1, 2020Theatre auditoriums across the country sit empty. Ashley Hill, Artistic Director of The Human Experience Modern Dance Company, keeps dancers in motion while bringing the magic of the stage to the safety of our living rooms. Fresh off two open air performances staged for Momentum Toledo, Hill joined forces with The Valentine Theatre for
The Nutcracker Legacy Lives On
November 9, 2020Photo 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, the Toledo Ballet and The Ballet Theatre of Toledo are committed to deliver this enchanting performance. As the pandemic persists, however, this year’s Nutcracker will look a little different.
Issue Box Theatre looking for artists to speak out about oppression
July 17, 2020Issue Box Theatre is asking any artist who has suffered from oppression— racism, sexism, gender identity, religious persecution and more— to submit proposals for a video project entitled “I Want You To See Me.” The proposals can be for almost anything— poetry, music, dance, spoken word, etc. If accepted, the artist will submit their work