The Human Race Theatre Company launches with the American premiere of buzzworthy musical "Legendale," but also aims to please with local premieres of "The House" and "Sex with Strangers."
Dare to Defy Productions, a haven for musicals, balances family-friendly fare ("Little Women") with edgier titles ("Bat Boy," "The Who's Tommy").
Playground Theatre, focused on relevant millennial-driven stories, will particularly push the envelope with its local premiere of the risqué drama "Bachelorette," which has been touted as one of the riskiest shows produced thus far from the continually impressive troupe.
On collegiate stages, Wright State University entertains with traditional tastes in mind due to such classics as "You Can't Take it With You," "Fiddler on the Roof" and "The Grapes of Wrath." Sinclair Community College, bolstered this season by its newly renovated Blair Hall Theatre, embraces the African-American experience with "Blues for an Alabama Sky" and "Blood at the Root." The University of Dayton will shed light on social justice ("Unfinished") and also provide a world premiere musical concerning the founding of the Marianists ("Spectacle").
Across the broad spectrum of community theaters, Actor's Theatre of Fairborn returns after a lengthy hiatus with "Of Mice and Men," Beavercreek Community Theatre presents Stephen Sondheim's groundbreaking "Company," and the Dayton Theatre Guild offers five local premieres including Pulitzer Prize-nominated drama "Marjorie Prime" and acclaimed off-Broadway and regional hit drama "The Christians."
THEATER
PROFESSIONAL
Victoria Theatre Association
Schuster Center, Second and Main streets, Dayton, and Victoria Theatre, First and Main streets, Dayton. (937) 228-3630 or ticketcenterstage.com.
facebook.com/VictoriaTheatreAssociation
twitter.com/VictoriaTheatre
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The Victoria Theatre Association, which operates the Victoria Theatre, Schuster Center and Loft Theatre, presents more than 300 professional performances annually for all ages, most notably the popular Broadway Series, which brings national tours to town direct from New York.
Season tickets: Broadway Series: Tickets start at $240; Family Series: $40 for four shows, $50 for five shows; National Geographic Live!: Tickets start at $66; Single tickets vary
PREMIER HEALTH PARTNERS BROADWAY SERIES
- Oct. 3-8: "In the Heights"
- Nov. 7-12: "An American in Paris"
- Feb. 13-18, 2018: "The Sound of Music"
- March 20-25, 2018: "Something Rotten!"
- April 11-22, 2018: "The Phantom of the Opera"
- May 22-27, 2018: "Beautiful – The Carole King Musical"
PROJECTS UNLIMITED STAR ATTRACTIONS
- Oct. 24: "Alton Brown Live – Eat Your Science"
- Oct. 26: "Mystic India: The World Tour"
- Nov. 28-29: "A Christmas Carol"
- Nov. 29: "Mannheim Steamroller Christmas"
- Dec. 3: "The Illusionists Present Adam Trent"
- Dec. 12-17: "A Christmas Story"
- March 17, 2018: "Steep Canyon Rangers"
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE SERIES
- Jan. 28-29, 2018: Mireya Mayor: "Pink Boots and a Machete"
- Feb. 18-19, 2018: Bertie Gregory: "A Wild Life"
- March 11-12, 2018: Terry Virts: "View From Above"
MORRIS FURNITURE CO. INC. FAMILY SERIES
- Nov. 4: "How I Became a Pirate"
- Jan. 20, 2018: "Mr. Popper's Penguins"
- March 3, 2018: "Step Afrika"
- March 18, 2018: "Go, Dog. Go!" (Sensory-Friendly)
- April 7, 2018: "Journey to Oz"
- April 8, 2018: "Journey to Oz" (Sensory-Friendly)
- May 5, 2018: "The Olate Dogs Variety Show"
UNIVERSAL 1 CREDIT UNION VIC150 MUSIC SERIES
- Oct. 15: Mary Chapin Carpenter
- Nov. 1: Kansas
- March 4, 2018: Dailey & Vincent
- April 13, 2018: Rodney Crowell
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP SPEAKER SERIES
- Oct. 17: Cy Wakeman: Reality Based Leadership"
- Feb. 6, 2018: Tim Sanders: "Genius is a Team Sport"
- April 11, 2018: Jon Gordon: "The Energy Bus"
The Victoria says:
"I think this season's Premier Health Broadway Series is one of – if not THE– strongest Broadway series we have presented in many, many years. We start with 'In the Heights,' Lin-Manuel Miranda's first Tony Award-winning musical, then move on to Gershwin and the city of light in the simply beautiful production of 'An American in Paris.' Next, a newly conceived production of 'The Sound of Music' brings new life to this classic, followed by the truly funny musical 'Something Rotten!' Bigger and better than ever, 'The Phantom of the Opera' returns to Dayton in April, and, we finish the season with 'Beautiful – The Carole King Musical.' I mean, WOW! I am truly excited to see all of these productions and I hope Miami Valley audiences enjoy every single minute." — VTA President & CEO Ken Neufeld
Human Race Theatre Company
Loft Theatre, 126 N. Main St., Dayton. (937) 228-3630 or humanracetheatre.org
facebook.com/HumanRaceTheatre
twitter.com/HRTC_Dayton
YouTube.com/HumanRaceTheatre
The Human Race Theatre Company is Dayton’s only professional regional theater and has particularly championed many new plays and musicals. Universal storytelling is a key component in its programming as the organization attempts to produce shows that touch emotions and remind audiences “why we are here.”
Season tickets: $54-$206; Single tickets vary
- Sept. 7-Oct. 1: "Legendale – A New Musical"
- Nov. 2-19: "The House"
- Feb. 1-18, 2018: "Sex with Strangers"
- April 5-22, 2018: "Brighton Beach Memoirs"
- April 19-May 13, 2018: "Erma Bombeck: At Wit's End"
- May 31-June 24, 2018: "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised]"
The Human Race says:
“The Human Race is Dayton’s ‘Official Professional Theatre Company,’ producing incredible entertainment while sharing stories that explore our humanity for 31 years. Join us as we bring life to new works, share the best of current American theatre and re-invent the classics.” — Human Race President & Artistic Director Kevin Moore
Dare to Defy Productions
Mathile Theatre of the Schuster Center, Second and Main streets, Dayton
Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main. St, Dayton (937) 228-3630 or d2defy.com
facebook.com/Dare-to-Defy-Productions-LLC
Dare to Defy Productions thrives from an ambitious mindset balancing recognizable and relatively unknown contemporary musicals.
Season tickets: $155; Single tickets: $23.50-$53.50
- Oct. 27-Nov. 3: "Bat Boy: The Musical"
- Dec. 1-9: "Little Women"
- Jan. 12-20, 2018: "The Who's Tommy"
- April 13-21, 2018: "Tick Tick Boom!"
- May 18-19, 2018: "The Wedding Singer"
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
765 W. Central Ave., Springboro. (937) 746-4554 or lacomedia.com
facebook.com/lacomediadinnertheatre
Celebrating 40 years, La Comedia Dinner Theatre has established a long tradition of quality productions, featuring New York and local talent, and tasty food including certain dishes that represent the “flavor” of the show.
Season tickets: $231-$420; Single tickets: $35-$54
- Aug. 24-Oct. 28: "Mamma Mia!"
- Nov. 1-Dec. 31: "Timeless Memories of Christmas"
- Jan. 11-Feb. 18, 2018: "Smoke on the Mountain"
- Feb. 22-April 15, 2018: "The Color Purple"
- May 3-June 24, 2018: "Little Shop of Horrors"
Magnolia Theatre Company
Mathile Theatre of the Schuster Center, Second and Main Streets, Dayton
magnoliatheatrecompany.com
facebook.com/MagnoliaTheatreCompany
instagram.com/magnolia_theatre_company
Founded in 2012 by Gina Handy, Magnolia Theatre Company is dedicated to promoting female-driven plays with a fresh, funky and feminine vibe.
Single tickets: $15-$20
Schedule TBA
Playground Theatre
Mathile Theatre, Schuster Center, Second and Main Streets, Dayton.
theplaygroundtheatre.org
facebook.com/playgroundDYT
Playground Theatre is dedicated to compelling stories reflecting the relatable emotions and struggles of millennials. The troupe stages fresh new works from some of today’s most established and promising playwrights.
Single tickets: $15-$20
- Oct. 19-22: "Tape"
- Jan. 4-7, 2018: "The Tutors"
- March 8-11, 2018: "Bachelorette"
Playground Theatre says:
“We’re growing and evolving every season. We’re pushing the boundaries and taking risks. This season we’re exploring the seven deadly sins such as envy, sloth, wrath, and gluttony.” — Jenna Valyn and Christopher Hahn, Playground Co-Founders
Springfield Arts Council
Clark State Performing Arts Center, 300 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield.
(937) 328-3874 or springfieldartscouncil.org
facebook.com/SpringfieldArtsCouncil
twitter@ArtsSpringfield
Springfield Arts Council delivers national tours and concerts annually while also promoting community-building through the performing arts.
Season tickets: $155-$230; Single tickets: $35-$55
- Sept. 30: "Sing-A-Long Grease"
- Oct. 21: The Carpenters Tribute featuring Michelle Whited
- Dec. 2: The Midtown Men – Holiday Hits
- Feb. 10, 2018: Waylon, Willie, Cash: Outlaws and Highwaymen
- March 16, 2018: The Celtic Tenors
- April 28, 2018: Glen Burtnik's Summer of Love
Clark State Performing Arts Center Series
Clark State Performing Arts Center, 300 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield.
(937) 328-3874 or pac.clarkstate.edu/events
- Sept. 23: "Decades Rewind"
- Oct. 1: Marshall Tucker Band
- Oct. 6: Julie Fowlis
- Oct. 7: MasterWorks I – Gavin George
- Oct. 14: Black Violin
- Oct. 21: The Carpenters Tribute featuring Michelle Whited
- Nov. 2: "Kinky Boots"
- Nov. 9. "Elf – The Musical"
- Nov. 18: NightLights I – "Cirque Musica's Heroes and Villains"
- Dec. 2: The Midtown Men – Holiday Hits
- Dec. 9: "The Illusionists – Live From Broadway"
- Jan. 10, 2018: "Cabaret"
- Jan. 20, 2018: NightsLights II – The Shimasaki Sisters
- Jan. 27, 2018: Cristina Pato
- Feb. 2, 2018: Central State University Choir
- Feb. 9, 2018: Diavolo L.O.S.T.
- Feb. 10, 2018: Waylon, Willie, Cash: Outlaws and Highwaymen
- Feb. 17, 2018: Masterworks II – Pascal and Amy Rogé
- Feb. 23, 2018: "Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella"
- March 16, 2018: The Celtic Tenors
- March 24, 2018: MasterWorks III – Misha Dichter
- April 14, 2018: MasterWorks IV – Mendelssohn's Elijah
- April 21, 2018: Celtic Woman
- April 28, 2018: Glen Burtnik's Summer of Love
Zoot Theatre Company
(937) 223-5277 or zoottheatrecompany.org
facebook.com/ZootTheatreCompany
instagram.com/zoottheatre
twitter.com/zoottheatre
The puppet/mask-driven Zoot Theatre Company, co-founded by D. Tristan Cupp, is a forward-thinking, collaborative-infused production and design troupe elevating the imaginative magic of theater with inventive finesse.
Oct. 1: A Puppet Happening at Yellow Cab
COLLEGIATE
Cedarville University
251 N. Main St., Stevens Student Center, Cedarville. (937) 766-7700 or cedarville.edu/ticketinfo
facebook.com/CedarvilleUniversityTheatre
Cedarville University’s theater component adheres to programming that educates and entertains with a spiritual focus while exploring deeper themes.
Single tickets: $12-$15
- Oct. 5-15: "The Diary of Anne Frank"
- Feb. 1-11, 2018: "The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe"
- April 5-15, 2018: "Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery"
Clark State Community College
Clark State Performing Arts Center, 300 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield. (937) 328-3874 or pac.clarkstate.edu/theatre_arts.php
facebook.com/clarkstatetheatre
Clark State Community College’s theater arts program presents varied works from the sophistication of Moliere to the hot-button drama of Tony Kushner.
Single tickets: $15
- Oct. 27-Nov. 5: "King Lear"
- Spring 2018: TBA
Miami University
119 Center for Performing Arts, Oxford. (513) 529-3200 or http://arts.muohio.edu
facebook.com/MiamiOHTheatre
twitter.com/MiamiOHTheatre
youtube.com/user/MiamiOHCCA/videos
Miami University’s theater program prides itself on diverse, thought-provoking works that can “inspire a world of possibilities.”
Single tickets: $10-$15
- Sept. 27-Oct. 1: "The Flick"
- Nov. 15-19: "Gathering Blue"
- March 7-11, 2018: "We Are So Proud to Present a Presentation About the Herero of Namibia, Formerly Known as Southwest Africa, From the German Sudwestafrika, Between the Years 1884-1915"
- May 2-6, 2018: "Tartuffe"
Sinclair Community College
444 W. Third St. Blair Hall Theatre, Building 2. (937) 512-2808 or sinclair.edu/tickets
facebook.com/Sinclair.Theatre
twitter.com/sinclairtheatre
Sinclair Community College’s theater department continues to balance well-known titles with a few unknown works waiting to be discovered.
Single tickets: $8-$18
- Oct. 6-14: "Blues for an Alabama Sky"
- Nov. 2-5: "Radio Plays"
- Dec. 14-17: "A Charlie Brown Christmas"
- Feb. 9-17, 2018: "Fahrenheit 451"
- April 11-15, 2018: "Blood at the Root"
Sinclair recommends:
"Our play selection began with Dominque Morisseau's 'Blood at the Root,' inspired by the case involving the Jena Six. The students love the script. It made us realize we have students that crave this type of theater (and) want to know more about why this event happened in our society. For our students to be moved by it was moving to us. It's such a relevant story. And it's not just about race relations. In general, it's about communication." — Gina Neuerer, Chair of Sinclair's Music, Theatre and Dance Department
University of Dayton
300 College Park, Dayton. (937) 229-2545
udayton.edu/artssciences/academics/theatre/productions
facebook.com/University-of-Dayton-Theatre-Program
University of Dayton’s theater program embraces a collaborative, educational and community-driven perspective with an emphasis on devised projects and original works.
Single tickets: $8-$12
- Sept. 29: "Improv All-Stars Night for BCT to Benefit Brighter Connections Theatre"
- Nov. 10-12: "Grease"
- Feb. 2, 2018: "Fluent"
- Feb. 23-25, 2018: "Unfinished"
- April 20-22, 2018: "Spectacle"
UD recommends:
"This season we are sharing the voices of our local communities. As the season opener, youth with autism spectrum disorder from Brighter Connections Theatre will shine alongside local and regional professional improv troupes for the fundraiser performance 'Improv All Stars Night for BCT.' 'Unfinished' will stage the social justice issues that students are passionate about in a new devised work featuring nationally recognized poet and actor Steve Connell as our guest artist in residence. Finally, 'Spectacle' will tell the story of the founder of the Marianist Catholic order, the Blessed Father William Joseph Chaminade, honoring our Marianist campus community." — Michelle Hayford, UD Theatre, Dance and Performance Technology Program Director
Wright State University
3640 Col. Glenn Hwy., Fairborn, Creative Arts Center. (937) 775-2500 or wright.edu/tdmp
facebook.com/Wright-State-University-Dept-of-Theatre-Dance-Motion-Pictures
twitter.com/WrightState
It is no secret that Wright State University’s professional-caliber musical theater department is one of the best programs of its kind in the Midwest. Attention to the classics is also paramount in its programming.
Season tickets: $74-$78; Single tickets: $20-$22
- Sept. 28-Oct. 8: "You Can't Take it With You"
- Nov. 2-19: "Fiddler on the Roof"
- Dec. 1-10: "Urinetown: The Musical"
- Feb. 1-11, 2018: "The Grapes of Wrath"
- March 15-April 8, 2018: "The Mystery of Edwin Drood"
- April 20-22, 2018: "The Memory of Water"
WSU recommends:
“There are several themes (in this season), but (a) recurring one is for our students to study and be inspired by the plight of refugees throughout history and throughout the world. In ‘Fiddler’, my cast is looking not only at the specific plight of Jews in the Pale of Russia which is at the heart of the story – their community in the Shtetl of Anatevka, the story of a divided family, and the eventual program that lead to the flight of those villagers to foreign lands –we are also looking at the modern-day plight of peoples fleeing their country due to religious, political, social, or economic/climate oppression and catastrophe. This theme continues with Steinbeck’s ‘The Grapes of Wrath,’ focusing now on the journey of refugees within a country, fleeing economic oppression, caused by natural/man-made catastrophe. Both productions, as well as themes in ‘Drood,’ are part of a larger educational journey, if you will, being undertaken by students and faculty alike, namely, the Ghostlight Project, which is raising consciousness of our educational and regional community about burning social issues of today.” — W. Stuart McDowell, Artistic Director and Coordinator of Theatre Studies, WSU’s Department of Theatre, Dance and Motion Pictures
COMMUNITY
Actor’s Theatre of Fairborn
23 E. Main St., Fairborn. (937) 878-3353
facebook.com/Actors-Theatre-Fairborn
Actor’s Theatre of Fairborn returns for the first time in nearly a decade with John Steinbeck’s classic tale of friendship and tragedy.
Nov. 10-12: “Of Mice and Men”
Beavercreek Community Theatre
3868 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek. (937) 429-4737 or bctheatre.org
facebook.com/BeavercreekCommunityTheatre
Beavercreek Community Theatre continues to divide its programming between traditional and edgier tastes. Some of its best shows in recent years have stemmed from its alternative Edge of the Creek presentations.
Single tickets: $12-$15
- Oct. 27-Nov. 5: "Young Frankenstein"
- Dec. 1-10: "Just in the Nick of Time"
- Jan. 26-Feb. 4, 2018: "And Then There Were None"
- March 2-11, 2018: "Stuart Little"
- April 27-May 6, 2018: "A Streetcar Named Desire"
- June 15-24, 2018: "Company"
Brookville Community Theatre
770 Arlington Rd., Brookville. (937) 833-6790 or brookvillecommunitytheatre.com
facebook.com/Brookville-Community-Theatre
Brookville Community Theatre does intimate and large-scale shows equally well while appealing to fans of such diverse voices as Oscar Wilde, Stephen Sondheim and Neil Simon.
Single tickets: $15
- Nov. 9-19: "The Christmas Spirit"
- Feb. 15-25, 2018: "Foxfire"
- April 19-29, 2018: "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels"
- June 28-July 15, 2018: "Mary Poppins"
Children’s Performing Arts of Miamisburg
Memorial Building, 540 E. Park Ave., Miamisburg. (937) 867-0353 or cpamburg.com
facebook.com/cpamburg
CPAM is dedicated to promoting to area youth the appreciation of the performing arts through education, practice and performance.
Single tickets: $9-$11
- Sept. 29-Oct. 8: "Peter Pan Jr."
- Spring 2018: TBA
Dayton Playhouse
1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton. (937) 424-8477 or daytonplayhouse.org
facebook.com/DaytonPlayhouse
For over 50 years the Dayton Playhouse has dedicated itself to entertaining theatergoers of all ages. The organization’s nationally-recognized FutureFest of new plays continues to give emerging playwrights the opportunity to take their work to the next level as adjudicated by national theater professionals.
Season tickets: $70-$75; Single tickets: $16-$18
- Sept. 15-Oct. 1: "Sister Act"
- Nov. 3-12: "Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean"
- Jan. 19-Feb. 4, 2018: "Beehive: The '60s Musical"
- March 9-18, 2018: "A Few Good Men"
- May 4-20, 2018: "Disney's The Little Mermaid"
Dayton Theatre Guild
430 Wayne Ave., Dayton. (937) 278-5993 or daytontheatreguild.org
facebook.com/Dayton-Theatre-Guild
twitter.com/DaytnTheatreGld
youtube.com/DaytonTheatreGuild
For over 70 years the Dayton Theatre Guild seeks to produce eclectic plays that surprise and provoke in order to provide cultural growth.
Season tickets: $80; Single tickets: $13-$20
- Oct. 6-22: "Marjorie Prime"
- Nov. 17-Dec. 3: "The Christians"
- Jan. 19-Feb. 4, 2018: "Stella and Lou"
- March 16-April 1, 2018: "The Other Place"
- May 11-27, 2018: "Bakersfield Mist"
Harmony Creek Theatre
Harmony Creek Church, 5280 Bigger Rd., Kettering. (937) 434-3941 ext. 200 or harmonycreekchurch.org
facebook.com/HarmonyCreekTheatre
Harmony Creek Theatre is an emerging troupe embracing thought-provoking dramas and lighthearted fare.
Oct. 20-22: “Murder at Café Noir”
INNOVAtheatre
MJ’s on Jefferson, 20 N. Jefferson St., Dayton.
innovatheatre.com
facebook.com/INNOVAtheatre
Dedicated to innovation through inclusion, INNOVAtheatre specifically embraces diversity in its quest to provide unique theatrical experiences.
- Sept. 21-23: "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert"
- Dec. TBA: "Steel Magnolias"
Lebanon Theatre Company
10 S. Mechanic St., Lebanon. (513) 228-0932 or ltcplays.com
facebook.com/LTCPlays
Thriving on its intimate setting, Lebanon Theatre Company aspires to produce works “evoking emotion and wonder” for theatergoers.
Season tickets: $50; Single tickets: $19
- Sept. 22-Oct. 1: "Guys and Dolls"
- Oct. 6-21: "The Séance"
- Oct. 13-14: "Raise Your Voices"
- Dec. 1-10: "A Charlie Brown Christmas"
- Jan. 19-20, 2018: "Annual Gala – Elegance in Music"
- Feb. 4, 2018: "Pinocchio"
- March 16-25, 2018: "Almost, Maine"
- April 8, 2018: "Rapunzel"
- May 18-27, 2018: "The Foreigner"
Middletown Lyric Theatre
1530 Central Ave., Middletown. (513) 425-7140 or middletownlyric.org
facebook.com/middletownlyrictheatre
youtube.com/middletownlyrictheatre
Middletown Lyric Theatre produces theater that seeks to “inspire, nurture, challenge, educate, and empower.”
Season tickets: $75; Single tickets: $15-$18
- Sept. 15-23: "Lost in Yonkers"
- Nov. 10-18: "The Game's Afoot"
- Feb. 16-24, 2018: "My Name is Asher Lev"
- March 16-24, 2018: "Blues in the Night"
- April 20-28, 2018: "Circle Mirror Transformation"
- June 8-16, 2018: "Present Laughter"
Playhouse South
Clark Haines Theatre, 3700 Far Hills Ave., Kettering. (888) 262-3792 or playhousesouth.org
facebook.com/playhousesouth
Kettering’s Playhouse South isn’t above taking risks as it seeks to entertain with familiar titles as well as more contemporary shows aimed at a younger demographic.
Single tickets: $13-$15
- Sept. 15-24: "Women Playing Hamlet"
- Nov. 3-12: "Chess"
- March 2-11, 2018: "The 39 Steps"
- May 11-20, 2018: "Rock of Ages"
Town Hall Theatre
27 N. Main St., Centerville. (937) 433-8957 or townhalltheatre.org
facebook.com/THT
Town Hall Theatre provides an array of familiar titles including junior versions of many musical hits.
Season tickets: $50-$75; Single tickets: $5-$15
- Sept. 15-Oct. 1: "Disney's The Lion King Jr."
- Oct. 20-29: "Wiley and the Hairy Man"
- Nov. 3-5: "Babe, The Sheep Pig"
- Dec. 1-17: "Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas The Musical"
- Jan. 19-Feb. 4, 2018: "The Giver"
- Feb. 16-19, 2018: "Law & Order: Fairy Tale Unit"
- March 9-25, 2018: "Curious George: The Golden Meatball"
- May 4-20, 2018: "Madagascar: A Musical Adventure"
- June 1-3, 2018: "Camelot and Camelittle"
Troy Civic Theatre
Barn in the Park, Adams St., Troy. (937) 339-7700 or troycivictheatre.com
facebook.com/troycivictheatre
For over 50 years Troy Civic Theatre has offered family-friendly entertainment. Classic comedies are always standard fare in particular.
Season tickets: $58; Single tickets: $14-$16
- Sept. 29-Oct. 8: "Yankee Tavern"
- Nov. 10-20: "The Pajama Game"
- March 2-13, 2018: "Escanaba in da Moonlight"
- May 4-14, 2018: "Making God Laugh"
Undercroft Players
Basement of First Lutheran Church, 138 W. First St., Dayton. http://undercroftplayers.weebly.com
Undercroft Players strives to give theatergoers quality productions at an affordable price.
Single tickets: $5-$10
- Nov. 16-19: "It's a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play"
- April 19-22, 2018: "The Selfish Giant"
Xenia Area Community Theater
45 E. Second St., Xenia. (937) 372-0516 or xeniaact.org
facebook.com/XeniaAreaCommunityTheater
Xenia Area Community Theater’s programming embraces comedies and dramas as well as mysteries and original works.
Single tickets: $12-$17
- Sept. 8-17: "Play On!"
- Oct. 27-Nov. 5: "The Hound of the Baskervilles"
- Dec. 8-17: "What Happened After Once Upon a Time"
- Feb. 9-18, 2018: "Last of the Red Hot Lovers"
- April 6-15, 2018: "Wait Until Dark"
- May 25-June 3, 2018: "You Can't Take it With You"
Yellow Springs Theater Company
First Presbyterian Church, 314 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs.
ystheater.org
facebook.com/ystcohio
Yellow Springs Theater Company, devoted to new and classic works, believes theater can “enrich the soul, challenge the mind, and expand the heart of the diverse community in which it serves.”
Sept. 28-Oct. 7: “Fefu and Her Friends”
Young at Heart Players
Dayton Playhouse, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton
(937) 654-0400 or www.youngatheartplayers.com
Single tickets: $15 for adults; $12 for seniors/ students.
Young at Heart Players is primarily devoted to themes such as connection and ageism in an attempt to enhance communication, creativity and socialization in the lives of senior adults.
- Nov. 17-26: "Tuesdays with Morrie"
- June 1-10, 2018: TBA
OTHER
Mayhem and Mystery
mayhemandmystery.blogspot.com
facebook.com/MayhemMystery
Mondays and select Fridays at Spaghetti Warehouse, 36 W. Fifth St., Dayton. (937) 461-3913
Mayhem and Mystery is an interactive theater experience known for its feel-good, upbeat comedies.
Cost: $29.95 (dinner and show)
- Sept. 11-Oct. 30: "Zombie Nonsense"
- Nov. 6-31: "A Holiday at the Movies"
Muse Machine
Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St. (937) 222-6873 or musemachine.com
facebook.com/musemachine
twitter.com/themusemachine
youtube.com/MuseMachineDayton
The student arts education organization continues to enrich the local arts scene with impressive performances stemming from a wide range of participants from numerous schools across the Miami Valley.
Jan. 2018: TBA
The Signature: A Poetic Medley Show
Loft Theatre, 126 N. Main St, Dayton.
www.tripplecroxxent.com or ticketcenterstage.com
facebook.com/ofpproductionsusa
Celebrating its 10th season, “The Signature” spotlights urban creative arts, notably the art of spoken word, in collaboration with Oral Funk Poetry Productions and the Human Race Theatre Company.
- Oct. 14: "Razzle Dazzle: Decade Celebration"
- Dec. 1: "Beyond the Decade"
FALL ARTS PREVIEW
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Coming next week: Dance and Visual Arts
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