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HAMILTON Tickets on Sale October 5th

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Single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on October 5, 2021.

HAMILTON will be at the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center for two weeks of performances Jan. 26, 2022 through Feb. 6, 2022 with the best ticket availability being Feb. 2-6, 2022. There is a maximum purchase limit of 8 tickets per account for the engagement. When tickets go on sale, prices will range from $49.00 to $199.00 with a select number of premium seats available from $299.00 for all performances. There will be a lottery for forty $10 seats for all performances. Details on the lottery will be announced closer to the engagement.

Hamilton

HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now.  Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.

With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, HAMILTON is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography. It has won Tony®, Grammy®, and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.

Planning on buying HAMILTON tickets tomorrow for its Dayton engagement? Here’s how it will work!
Tickets will go on sale to the public on October 5 at 10 a.m. at daytonlive.org/hamilton and in person at the Schuster Center Box Office. Tickets will not be available by phone tomorrow.
If you are buying your tickets in person at the Schuster Center Box Office on October 5, the doors will open at 9 am and tickets will go on sale at 10 am. Masks are required at all Dayton Live venues, regardless of vaccination status.
If you are buying your tickets online, you will be placed in a virtual purchase queue at 10 a.m. If you are on the website prior to 10 am, you will be placed in a virtual waiting room and then RANDOMLY PLACED into the virtual purchase queue at 10 am. If you go to the website after 10 am, you will be given the next available space in the queue after those in the waiting room have been placed in the queue. Once it is your turn and you have secured tickets in your shopping cart, you will have 10 minutes to complete your transaction. There is an 8-ticket max per household.
TIP: Be sure to have your password and credit card ready. But, if you have trouble logging into your account, just use the guest checkout!

Hamilton
Joseph Morales and Nik Walker will lead the second national tour of Hamilton as Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, respectively.
Other principal roles in Hamilton will be played by Ta’Rea Campbell as Angelica Schuyler; Marcus Choi as George Washington; Elijah Malcomb as John Laurens/Phillip Schuyler; Shoba Narayan as Eliza Hamilton; Fergie L. Philippe as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison; Kyle Scatliffe as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson; Danielle Sostre as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds and Jon Patrick Walker as King George.
The second national tour also includes Tia Altinay, Amber Ardolino, Conroe Brooks, Cameron Burke, Evan S. Cochran, Phil Colgan, Desmond Sean Eillington, Hope Endrenyi, Lili Froehlich, Daniel Gaymon, Camden Gonzales, Jennie Harney, Stephen Hernandez, Kristen Hoagland, Abby Jaros, Emily Jenda, Wonza Johnson, King David Jones, Carina-Kay Louchiey, Brandt Martinez, Taeko McCarroll, Tyler McKenzie, Justice Moore, Antuan Magic Raimone, Julian Ramos, Jen Sese, Willie Smith III, and Julius Thomas III.

DAYTON LIVE Announces 2021-2022 Season

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Dayton Live announced the 2021-2022 lineup for Premier Health Broadway in Dayton, Projects Unlimited Star Attractions, Universal 1 Credit Union Music Series, Dayton Children’s Family Series and the National Geographic Live Series, sponsored by Subaru of America and Wagner Subaru.

“For months and months, we’ve waited and waited to be able to say when Broadway will be back in Dayton,”  stated Ty Sutton, Dayton Live President & CEO. “We’re thrilled to be announcing not only the Premier Health Broadway in Dayton lineup, but also as many additional performances and series as we possibly can. We can’t wait to have our venues brimming with people and shows and excitement.”

The Premier Health Broadway in Dayton Series features the hottest touring Broadway shows going back out on the road, including some titles previously announced. “But of course, having two weeks of HAMILTON in January is going to be huge – with DEAR EVAN HANSEN right after that! You’ll definitely want to be in ‘The Room Where It Happens’ by being a Season Ticket Holder.”

 

2021-2022 PREMIER HEALTH BROADWAY IN DAYTON 

at the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center

 

HAMILTON

January 26-February 6, 2022

This “theatrical landmark has transformed theater and the way we think about history” (The New York Times). HAMILTONis the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway,HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre – a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, HAMILTON is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography. It has won Tony®, Grammy®, and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN

March 8-13, 2022

Winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is “a cultural phenomenon” (LA Times). A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to finally fit in. DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it. DEAR EVAN HANSEN has struck a remarkable chord with audiences and critics everywhere, including The Washington Post who says DEAR EVAN HANSENis “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theatre history.” The New York Times calls it “a gorgeous musical for anyone with a beating heart.” And NBC Nightly News declares the musical “an anthem resonating on Broadway and beyond.” DEAR EVAN HANSEN features a book by Tony Award® winner Steven Levenson, a score by Grammy®, Tony®, Olivier® and Academy Award® winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, The Greatest Showman), and direction by four-time Tony Award® nominee Michael Greif (Rent, Next to Normal).

 

COME FROM AWAY

April 6-10, 2022

Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America!  This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Don’t miss this breathtaking new musical written by Tony® nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and helmed by Tony®-winning Best Director Christopher Ashley. Newsweek cheers, “It takes you to a place you never want to leave!” On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all.

 

MEAN GIRLS

May 31-June 5, 2022

Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer Tina Fey (“30 Rock”), composer Jeff Richmond (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and director Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon). Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. Soon, this naïve newbie falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady devises a plan to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a Queen Bee without getting stung. New York Magazine cheers, “MEAN GIRLS delivers with immense energy, a wicked sense of humor and joyful inside-jokery.” USA Today says, “We’ll let you in on a little secret, because we’re such good friends: GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!”

 

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

June 21-26, 2022

Audiences across North America are toasting a new production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF!  Rich with musical hits you know and love, including “Tradition,” “Sunrise, Sunset;’ “If I Were A Rich Man;’ “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “To Life (L’Chaim!),” FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is the heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and life, love and laughter. Tony®-winning director Bartlett Sher and the team behind South Pacific, The King and I and 2017 Tony-winning Best Play Oslo, bring a fresh and authentic vision to this beloved theatrical masterpiece from Tony® winner Joseph Stein and Pulitzer Prize winners Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick. Featuring a talented cast, lavish orchestra and stunning movement and dance from Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter, based on the original staging by Jerome Robbins,FIDDLER ON THE ROOF will introduce a new generation to the uplifting celebration that raises its cup to joy! To love! To life!

 

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

August 2-7, 2022

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is an iconic musical phenomenon with a world-wide fan base. In celebration of its 50th anniversary, a new mesmerizing production comes to North America. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and award-winning choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), this production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring. Featuring award-winning music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Gethsemane” and “Superstar.”

 

Season Ticket Holders from the 20-21 Premier Health Broadway in Dayton Series will have their subscription tickets rolled into the new 21-22 Season. They will receive a statement of account from the Dayton Live Ticket Office which will confirm their seat locations and any amounts due. Contact the Ticket Office with any questions at 937-228-3630 or email [email protected].

 

Season Tickets are the best way to guarantee seats to these Broadway hits. Call 937-228-3630 or go to daytonlive.org/broadway for more information. Season Ticket Holders get many perks, including advance opportunities to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the general public. Season Tickets are the way to go to get the best seats at the best price. Popular demand can make ticket prices go up as the performance date approaches. With titles like HAMILTON and DEAR EVAN HANSEN, Season Tickets will be the best way to guarantee seats.

Single tickets will go on sale late in the summer or early in the fall for most shows. Patrons should sign up to receive Dayton Live’s emails and follow Dayton Live on social media to be sure to hear the latest on-sale information.

 

Additional performances and series being announced in chronological order:

 

STOMP

October 15-17, 2021 – Victoria Theatre – Projects Unlimited Star Attractions

 

CATS

November 23-28, 2021 – Schuster Center – Premier Health Broadway in Dayton  (not on season package)

 

GRIMMZ FAIRY TALES

November 6 & 7, 2021 – Victoria Theatre – Dayton Children’s Family Series

 

THAT GOLDEN GIRLS SHOW! A PUPPET PARODY
November 9, 2021 – Victoria Theatre – Projects Unlimited Star Attractions

 

DAVID SEDARIS LIVE

December 1, 2021 – Victoria Theatre

 

THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER

December 3, 2021 – Victoria Theatre – Dayton Children’s Family Series

 

STRAIGHT NO CHASER

December 22, 2021 – Schuster Center

 

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: LED ZEPPELIN II

January 7, 2022 – Victoria Theatre

Universal One Credit Union Music Series

 

RONAN DONOVAN: SOCIAL BY NATURE

January 9-10, 2022 – Victoria Theatre

National Geographic Live Series

Sponsored by Subaru of America & Wagner Subaru

 

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL – CHRONICLES

February 4, 2022 – Victoria Theatre

Universal One Credit Union Music Series

 

KARA COONEY: WHEN WOMEN RULED THE WORLD

February 20-21, 2022 – Victoria Theatre

National Geographic Live Series

Sponsored by Subaru of America & Wagner Subaru

 

THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE

March 6, 2022 – Schuster Center

 

DRUM  TAO

March 10, 2022 – Victoria Theatre – Projects Unlimited Star Attractions

 

ANDY MANN: FROM SUMMIT TO SEA

March 14-15, 2022 – Victoria Theatre

National Geographic Live Series

Sponsored by Subaru of America & Wagner Subaru

 

THE PEKING ACROBATS

March 16, 2022 – Victoria Theatre – Dayton Children’s Family Series

 

ALTON BROWN LIVE

March 23, 2022 – Schuster Center – Projects Unlimited Star Attractions

 

 

RED HOT CHILI PIPERS

April 21, 2022 – Victoria Theatre – Universal 1 Credit Union Music Series

 

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: AC/DC – BACK IN BLACK

April 30, 2022 – Victoria Theatre

Universal One Credit Union Music Series

 

On sale Dates will be announced at a later time. Go to DaytonLive.org for  more information.

All performances, dates & times are subject to change.

 

Spice up your holiday with a special “Holiday at Home” feature with DCDC

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After a year that’s kept us all at home, streaming our entertainment, I think it’s safe say we’re feeling a little Netflixed out. We’ve seen it ALL. Well, if you’re looking for something holiday themed, original, fabulous and local – check out the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company’s virtual “Home for the Holidays” performance this weekend.

Whether you’re new to modern dance, or a connoisseur, this show is both an opportunity for new patrons experience dance, as well as a dose of what longtime arts fans have been missing this year. It’s a beautiful way to celebrate the holidays with our own world-class dance company through cheerful dance and song!

How to tune in? That’s the best part: it’s at your convenience. Buy a ticket and enjoy a single viewing of the performance sometime from Saturday, December 26, 2020 until Tuesday, December 29, 2020.

“This production will beckon us towards the memories that remind us of the things we treasure most: family, community, and home,” the company stated. They invite the community to “let this moving, joyful experience warm your family’s heart during the holiday season.”

Not only is this cozy production a great way to break up the online monotony with something cultural and original, purchasing access to this performance is also a great way to support this treasured local arts institution. All performing arts organizations could greatly use the community’s support during this challenging time.

After the performance, there will be a special feature where DCDC’s dancers perform their favorite holiday fireside stories. The company invites you to follow along with their special craft making session, which is perfect for the entire family. This is an up close and personal way for the dancers to share their memories of hope and joy with the community.

Ticket Information

Get your tickets at daytonlive.org or call 937-228-3630. $26.50 each.

This broadcast will be available for a single viewing between 12 a.m. on Saturday, December 26, 2020 and 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. Information about how to access the stream will be included on your email confirmation.

Dayton Contemporary Dance Company: www.dcdc.org

Dayton Live Announces Two Week Run For HAMILTON in ‘21-‘22 Season,

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Dayton Live is pleased to announce it will welcome the first Dayton engagement of HAMILTON to the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center next year in the 2021-2022 Season. In addition, Dayton Live announces a new lineup for the upcoming Premier Health Broadway in Dayton Season. Due to closures and restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020-2021 season will be delayed, launching in January 2021 with slightly revised programming.

 

“We’re thrilled to announce HAMILTON’s premiere engagement in Dayton,” said Ty Sutton, President & CEO of Dayton Live (formerly Victoria Theatre Association), the nonprofit arts organization that presents the Premier Health Broadway in Dayton Series at the Schuster Center. “We’ve been working to confirm dates for this incredible theatrical powerhouse since 2018. In fact, the question I get more often than any other is when will HAMILTON be here? Now we can officially confirm: HAMILTON is coming to Dayton.”

HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire,HAMILTON is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography. It has won Tony®, Grammy®, and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.

 

HAMILTON will play two weeks of performances (16 shows) in 2022 at the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center. On-sale dates for single tickets and group tickets will be announced at a later date. The best way to guarantee access to tickets for the limited engagement is to purchase Season Tickets for the full 2020-2021 Premier Health Broadway in Dayton lineup, which will begin in January 2021, and renew your Season Tickets for 2021-2022 when the time comes. Premier Health Broadway in Dayton Season Ticket Holders will have access to HAMILTON tickets before they are available to the general public. Visit daytonlive.org/hamilton-faq for answers to frequently asked questions.

 

A REVISED PREMIER HEALTH BROADWAY IN DAYTON SEASON

 

“The shutdown of Broadway in New York City has had a wide-reaching effect on performing arts centers and Broadway presenters around the country,” Sutton said. “In addition to not having a clear picture when our venues will be open again, nearly all Broadway tours have closed at least temporarily and are not going to be playing in the fall. This necessitated a great deal of juggling on everyone’s part and I’m happy to say we retained most of our season, and also were able add a huge Broadway hit – and one of my favorite titles – DEAR EVAN HANSEN.”

 

The winner of six 2017 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, DEAR EVAN HANSEN features a book by Tony Award® winner Steven Levenson, a score by Grammy®, Tony® and Academy Award® winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, The Greatest Showman), and direction by four-time Tony Award® nominee Michael Greif (Rent, Next to Normal).

 

Declared “One of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history” by the Washington Post’s Peter Marks, DEAR EVAN HANSEN opened at the Music Box Theatre to rave reviews on December 4, 2016. There, it has broken all box office records and struck a chord with audiences and critics alike, including New York Times critic Jesse Green, who, in his May 2019 re-review of the show, declared it “more and more ingenious with each viewing. It is more hopeful than ever.”

 

The Grammy Award®-winning Original Broadway Cast Recording of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, produced by Atlantic Records, was released in February 2017, making an extraordinary debut on the Billboard 200 and entering the chart at #8 – the highest charting debut position for an original cast album since 1961 – and went on to win the 2018 Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theatre Album. A deluxe version of the cast recording, including six bonus tracks and a pop cover from Katy Perry of “Waving through a Window” is now available digitally.

 

In addition to winning six 2017 Tony Awards® and a 2018 Grammy Award®, DEAR EVAN HANSEN has won numerous other awards, including the 2017 Drama League Award for Outstanding Musical Production and for the off-Broadway production, two Obie Awards, a Drama Desk Award, and two Outer Critics Circle Awards and two Helen Hayes Awards. DEAR EVAN HANSEN is also the winner of the Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards three years running, and was just proclaimed the Best Long-Running Show and the Best Touring Production in the 2019 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards.

 

DEAR EVAN HANSEN, produced by Stacey Mindich, features scenic design by David Korins, projection design by Peter Nigrini, costume design by Emily Rebholz, lighting design by Japhy Weideman, sound design by Nevin Steinberg, and hair design by David Brian Brown. Music supervision, orchestrations and additional arrangements are by Alex Lacamoire. Ben Cohn is the Associate Music Supervisor. Vocal arrangements and additional arrangements are by Justin Paul. Danny Mefford is the choreographer.

 

Casting by Tara Rubin Casting/Xavier Rubiano. Sash Bischoff, Adam Quinn and Danny Sharron are the Associate Directors. Judith Schoenfeld is the Production Supervisor. US General Management 101 Productions.

 

Here is the complete lineup for the 2020-2021 Premier Health Broadway in Dayton Season:

 

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

January 12 – 17, 2021 – Schuster Center

 

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

February 9 – 14, 2021 – Schuster Center

 

THE BAND’S VISIT

March 9 – 14, 2021 – Schuster Center

 

Disney’s THE LION KING

May 6 – 23, 2021 – Schuster Center

 

New!

DEAR EVAN HANSEN

June 8 – 13, 2021

WINNER OF SIX 2017 TONY AWARDS® INCLUDING BEST MUSICAL
AND THE 2018 GRAMMY AWARD® FOR BEST MUSICAL THEATER ALBUM.

A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to finally fit in. DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it. DEAR EVAN HANSEN has struck a remarkable chord with audiences and critics everywhere, including The Washington Post who says DEAR EVAN HANSEN is “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theatre history.” The New York Times calls it “a gut-punching, breathtaking knockout of a musical.” And “NBC Nightly News” declares the musical “an anthem resonating on Broadway and beyond.” DEAR EVAN HANSEN features a book by Tony Award® winner Steven Levenson, a score by Grammy®, Tony® and Academy Award® winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, The Greatest Showman), and direction by four-time Tony Award® nominee Michael Greif (Rent, Next to Normal).

New dates!
CATS

July 6 – 11, 2021 – Schuster Center

 

New dates!

ANASTASIA

July 20 – 25, 2021 – Schuster Center

 

The Season Ticket Package will include the above shows with the exception of CATS, which was rescheduled from the 2019-2020 Season. But, you can add CATS as an additional show to your package. The much-anticipated touring productions of COME FROM AWAY and MEAN GIRLS, originally scheduled for the fall of  the 2020-2021 Season, will be moved to a future season. All programming is subject to change. The deadline to renew existing Season Ticket Packages and keep subscriber seats has been extended to July 20, 2020. For complete details on the Premier Health Broadway in Dayton series, go to daytonlive.org/broadway.

DAYTON LIVE COVID-19 TICKET GUARANTEE

 

Arts patrons all over the nation and beyond are concerned about how and when performances will again take place.

 

“We are eager for our venues to reopen and welcome you to life-inspiring performances,” explained Sutton.  “But we want each of our patrons to feel safe and comfortable attending performances in our fabulous venues. Rest assured, we will be doing everything in our power to make your experience with our venues feel positive and safe, from extended cleaning regimens to observation of all state and federal guidelines. As these recommendations and requirements become clear, we will communicate them to you.”

To this end, Dayton Live has issued a COVID-19 Ticket Guarantee. If, once Dayton Live’s venues are open and performances are again filling the calendar, a patron feels COVID-19 conditions make it unsafe to attend a performance/event, they’ll have several options starting 30 days before your performance. For more details on this ticket guarantee, go to daytonlive.org/ticket-guarantee.

 

This COVID-19 Ticket Guarantee applies to performances/events presented by Dayton Live or its nonprofit resident companies. Some events presented by licensees renting Dayton Live facilities may not be covered or might have additional restrictions. The guarantee is available to the original ticket buyer who purchased directly from DaytonLive.org or our former ticketing site, TicketCenterStage.com. Tickets purchased from resellers are not covered.

 

Today is a “Day of Giving” For the Arts

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Today is the first-ever Day Of Giving for Dayton’s performing arts! Our stages have been dark for more than three months. That means Dayton’s performing arts organizations have canceled or postponed hundreds of performances and are facing a multimillion-dollar loss through the end of the calendar year. The Day of Giving is a completely online fundraiser that will feature updates from your favorite performing arts organizations: Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Dayton Dance Initiative, Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus, Dayton Live, Dayton Performing Arts Alliance (Dayton Ballet, Dayton Opera, Dayton Philharmonic), and The Human Race Theatre Company. You can donate now at daytonlive.org/giving or by texting CREATE to 243 725!

Make a difference in the future of performing arts in Dayton and donate today!

Schuster Center, Victoria Theatre, The Loft Theatre & PNC Arts Annex – closed until further notice

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Governor DeWine has issued an executive order to cancel gatherings of 100 or more people throughout the state of Ohio. Dayton Live – operators of the Schuster Center, Victoria Theatre, The Loft Theatre, and the PNC Arts Annex – is following this order immediately. Dayton Live is currently working to reschedule upcoming performances, including presentations by Dayton Live, Dayton Ballet, Dayton Opera, Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, The Human Race Theatre Company, and any promoters renting the buildings. We will provide more details about what to do with your tickets as soon as possible. In the meantime, do not come to the Schuster Center, Victoria Theatre, The Loft Theatre, or the PNC Arts Annex as they are closed until further notice. The Arts Garage will remain open for business.

We’ll be providing updates directly by email, on our website at DaytonLive.org, on Facebook at @DaytonLive365, on Instagram at @DaytonLive365, and on Twitter at @DaytonLive365.

If you have tickets to a performance, we will be in contact with you via email with your options as soon as we can. Please be patient as there are many performances to be addressed.

We appreciate the leadership of our public officials and will continue to monitor the situation to ensure the health and well-being of our patrons, artists, staff, and volunteers.

Victoria Theatre Association, and Ticket Center Stage are now DAYTON LIVE!

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In a major event for the Dayton Arts Community theVictoria Theatre Association’s President and CEO, Ty Sutton, and the VTA Board of Trustees hosted an Open House Event this evening announcing a new name and brand for the organization (Dayton Live) and new website, (DaytonLive.org) as well as the 2020-2021 Premier Health Broadway in Dayton season.  By placing Dayton in our name, we are reinforcing that Dayton is a regional arts and entertainment destination for southwest Ohio and beyond.


“Dayton Live evokes the energy of live events while boldly declaring that our thriving downtown community is the region’s home for arts, culture and entertainment,” said Sutton. “After months of research and conversation with our audience, we found our brand didn’t really reflect the many activities we promote or venues we operate as an organization. Dayton Live is a vibrant brand under which all of our venues and community partners will be able to grow.”  

President and CEO, Ty Sutton

Our commitment to these venues and the arts in Dayton is stronger than ever. The historic Victoria Theatre will always be at the heart of who we are and why we exist. We are honoring that legacy, and we are not changing the venue names.

 

MISSION:  The mission of Dayton Live is to strengthen community engagement in the arts through inspiring performances, educational opportunities, and world-class venues.

VISION: Dayton Live elevates a thriving downtown experience as the primary host and presenter for performing arts in the region.

“The most significant part of this rebranding process is the launch of a new website that marries the former TicketCenterStage.com ticketing website with VictoriaTheatre.com,” continued Sutton. “Ticket buyers are now able to easily search DaytonLive.org by performance name, presenting organization, art form, or date. As a result, they will quickly discover all the fabulous live arts and entertainment experiences and education programs available at the Schuster Center, Victoria Theatre, PNC Arts Annex, and The Loft Theatre – all on one website. You can now select seats with the view from seat functionality, make donations to any of the presenting organizations represented, exchange subscription seats, or even add seats – all on DaytonLive.org – 24/7 on your mobile phone, tablet, or desktop computer.”

 

2020-2021 Premier Health Broadway in Dayton Lineup

COME FROM AWAY

October 6–11, 2020 – Schuster Center

Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America! This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed, and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Don’t miss this breathtaking new musical written by Tony® nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein and helmed by this year’s Tony®-winning Best Director Christopher Ashley. On 9/11, the world stopped.  On 9/12, their stories moved us all.

ANASTASIA

November 3-8, 2020 – Schuster Center

The romantic and adventure-filled new musical ANASTASIA is at home in Dayton at last! This dazzling show will transport you from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out on a journey to discover the mystery of her past.

 

 

MEAN GIRLS

November 24–29, 2020 – Schuster Center

Featuring a book by Tina Fey, MEAN GIRLS tells the story of a naïve newbie who falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies. Entertainment Weekly calls it “A MARVEL: dazzling and hilarious!” and USA Today says, “We’ll let you in on a little secret because we’re such good friends: GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!”

 

 

 

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

January 12– 17, 2021 – Schuster Center

Jesus Christ Superstar is an iconic musical phenomenon with a worldwide fan base. In celebration of its 50th anniversary, a new mesmerizing production comes to North America. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, this production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival. Featuring award-winning music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, this legendary score reflects the rock roots that defined a generation.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

February 9–14, 2021 – Schuster Center

Tony®-winning director Bartlett Sher brings his fresh take on a beloved masterpiece to life as FIDDLER ON THE ROOF begins a North American tour direct from Broadway. A wonderful cast and a lavish orchestra tell this heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and the timeless traditions that define faith and family.To love! To life!

 

 

THE BAND’S VISIT

March 9–14, 2021 – Schuster Center

The critically acclaimed smash-hit Broadway musical THE BAND’S VISIT is the winner of 10 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, making it one of the most Tony®-winning musicals in history.  It is also a Grammy Award® winner for Best Musical Theater Album. With a score that seduces your soul and sweeps you off your feet, and featuring thrillingly talented onstage musicians, THE BAND’S VISIT rejoices in the way music makes us laugh, makes us cry, and ultimately, brings us together.  

 

 

Disney’s THE LION KING

May 6–23, 2021 – Schuster Center

More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the phenomenon of Disney’s THE LION KING, and now you can, too, when Dayton’s best-loved musical returns to the Schuster Center. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. THE LION KING also features some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. There is simply nothing else like THE LION KING.

2020-2021 Projects Unlimited Star Attractions

(as of March 10, 2020, more to be added later)

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE

December 21-24 & 26-27, 2020 – Victoria Theatre

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE lights up the holiday season with its popular and electrifying stage spectacular The New York Daily News proclaims a “delicious confection of charm, sparkle, and talent by the sleigh load.” Broadway director Neil Goldberg has searched the world to assemble the unique cast of incomparable cirque artists and theatrical talent to wow audiences nationwide. Over 300 imaginative costumes, 20 astonishing world-class acts, the finest singers, original music, and seasonal favorites that celebrate Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas and the New Year – all in a 2-hour breathtaking spectacle. Audiences of all ages will marvel at soaring acrobatics, gravity-defying feats, and extravagant theatrical production numbers the Boston Globe hails as “entrancing… Las Vegas meets family entertainment.” Experience this unique multi-million-dollar live stage production that dazzled at the Kennedy Center, sparkled at the Grand Ole Opry House, and BroadwayWorld calls “the perfect holiday gift… a show that everyone will enjoy.”

STOMP

April 9-11, 2021 – Victoria Theatre

STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. The return of the percussive hit also brings some new surprises, with some sections of the show now updated and restructured and the addition of two new full-scale routines, utilizing props like tractor tire inner tubes and paint cans. As USA Today says, “STOMP finds beautiful noises in the strangest places.” STOMP. See what all the noise is about.

Season Ticket Holders get the Perks!

Season Tickets to the 2020-2021 Premier Health Broadway in Dayton Season are on sale now at DaytonLive.org.  Dayton Live Season Ticket Holders receive numerous benefits to make their theatre-going experience easy and enjoyable.

Season Ticket Holders can:

  • Exchange tickets to another date of the same show title (as long as it is done at least 24 hours before the ticketed performance) at DaytonLive.org without being charged a fee. 
  • Swap tickets to a Premier Health Broadway in Dayton shows for extra tickets to another title on the series or tickets to one of the Project Unlimited Star Attractions.
  • Utilize Dayton Live’s new 6-month payment plan. Reserve seats with a $100 deposit. The balance is due July 6, 2020.
  • Reserve the best available seats at a savings of up to 20% and no processing fees.
  • Receive advance notifications to purchase other shows presented by Dayton Live.
  • Purchase discounted parking for their series at $2 off each park

To renew or purchase Season Tickets for the 2020-2021 Premier Health Broadway in Dayton Season, call or visit the Dayton Live Ticket Office, or for convenient 24/7 access, visit DaytonLive.org.

For more information about the Dayton Live rebrand, DaytonLive.org, the 2020-2021 Premier Health Broadway in Dayton Season or the rest of the 2019-2020 Season, visit DaytonLive.org.

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Dayton Live is a not-for-profit arts organization that receives funding from a variety of public and private sources, including corporations, foundations, individuals, the Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District, and the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). Dayton Live programs are made possible in part by state tax dollars allocated by the Ohio Legislature to OAC, a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically. Dayton Live is the official ticketing outlet for events at the Schuster Center, Victoria Theatre, PNC Arts Annex, and The Loft Theatre.

A Brand-New Website- DaytonLive.org

“The most significant part of this rebranding process is the launch of a new website that marries the former TicketCenterStage.com ticketing website with VictoriaTheatre.com,” continued Sutton. “Ticket buyers are now able to easily search DaytonLive.org by performance name, presenting organization, art form, or date. As a result, they will quickly discover all the fabulous live arts and entertainment experiences and education programs available at the Schuster Center, Victoria Theatre, PNC Arts Annex, and The Loft Theatre – all on one website. You can now select seats with the view from seat functionality, make donations to any of the presenting organizations represented, exchange subscription seats, or even add seats – all on DaytonLive.org – 24/7 on your mobile phone, tablet, or desktop computer.”

 

 

WEBSITE: DaytonLive.org

    • To better serve the community, help people understand who we are, and evoke the energy of live events, Victoria Theatre Association, and Ticket Center Stage merged brands to become Dayton Live. The names Victoria Theatre Association and Ticket Center Stage don’t reflect everything we do and all the venues we operate: The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, Victoria Theatre, The Loft Theatre, PNC Arts Annex, and The Arts Garage.
    • Our commitment to these venues and the arts in Dayton is stronger than ever. The historic Victoria Theatre will always be at the heart of who we are and why we exist. We are honoring that legacy, and we are not changing the venue names.
    • By placing Dayton in our name, we are reinforcing that Dayton is a regional arts and entertainment destination for southwest Ohio and beyond.