Theatre and Arts
Alliance Symphony Orchestra
P.O. Box 3836, Alliance, OH 44601 ~ (330) 829-8102
The Alliance Symphony is a community based nonprofit symphony orchestra, offering public performances three times a year. Join us for the free outdoors Pops Concert during Carnation Festival.
Canton Ballet
1001 Market Ave. N, Canton, OH 44702 ~ (330) 455-7220
Canton Ballet offers public performances three times per year. Why not make a holiday trip to see a matinee or night show of the Nutcracker!
Canton Cabaret, Musical Dinner Theatre
Metropolitan Centre, 601 Cleveland Ave. N, Canton, OH 44702 ~ (330) 456-7397
Intimate musical dinner theater is offered year-round in a restored (1926) Grand ballroom by a professional repertory company of performance artists. Dinner and show, show only ticket options and group rates available. The Repertory Company may be booked to create and/or perform for any size event. Please visit our Web site for more information on performance dates and times. Dinner and show tickets are $42.50. Show only tickets are $25. Free parking.
Canton Comic Opera Company
437 Market Ave. N, Canton, OH 44702 ~ (330) 327-2985
The Canton Comic Opera Company is a non-profit theatre company dedicated to the preservation and performance of American operettas.
Canton Museum of Art
1001 Market Ave. N, Canton, OH 44702 ~ (330) 453-7666
The Canton Museum of Art is Stark County's home for art. The galleries and classrooms welcome all to experience art first hand through our touring and Permanent Collection exhibits, and studio art classes and workshops. CMA's Permanent Collection focuses on American watercolors and contemporary ceramics. Open Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults, $2.50 for seniors (60+) and children (6-12). Tuesdays are free for everyone, CMA members are always free.
The Canton Palace Theatre
605 Market Ave. N, Canton, OH 44702 ~ (330) 454-8172
The historic Canton Palace Theatre opened its doors for the first time on November 22, 1926. An "atmospheric" theatre, the ornate Palace seeks to re-create a Spanish courtyard on a midsummer night. Its ceiling, a starry sky with wisps of clouds, creates a dream effect. the Palace still has its original cloud machine that makes the clouds continuously march across the sky. The Palace also still has its magnificent "Kilgen" Pipe Organ, originally used to provide background music for the silent movies shown at the Theatre. The Kilgen is one of only a few left in the country, and the only one that remains in its original home. The majestic Canton Palace Theatre plays host to over 300 events per year and has an attendance of over 100,000 per year. Ticket prices vary per event. Please contact the box office for a list of upcoming events. The box office is open Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Canton Symphony Orchestra
1001 Market Ave. N, Canton, OH 44702 ~ (330) 452-3434
The Canton Symphony Orchestra is a fully professional ensemble and organization which strives to perform concerts that enrich, educate and entertain members of Stark County and beyond. The Canton Symphony Orchestra performs classical, holiday, and a variety of educational concerts each season in Umstattd Hall as well as other venues in Stark County. Check their website for concert details and prices.
Carnation City Players Firehouse Theatre
450 E. Market St., Alliance, OH 44601 ~ (330) 821-8712
Carnation City Players (CCP) is a nonprofit community theater that has been in existence for more than 40 years. CCP performs four or five regular season productions as well as director's specials during its October through June season.
Carousel Dinner Theatre
1275 East Waterloo Rd, Akron, OH 44306 ~ (800) 362-4100
The Carousel has been the #1 group attraction in Northeast Ohio for 7 years. We offer a sit down dining experience with an excellent menu. Our Broadway shows are cast with equity actors/actresses from New York City. Our sets are crafted individually and our costume designer has worked with Broadway & Hollywood stars. Visit us to experience Broadway, dining & more. Dinner & Show, Show-Only ticket options and great group rates are available. Open Tuesday through Saturday. Please see Web site for the current show times and ticket prices.
Cultural Center for the Arts/Arts in Stark
1001 Market Ave. N, Canton, OH 44702 ~ (330) 452-4096
The Cultural Center for the Arts is the 330,00 square foot home of the Players Guild Theatre, Voices of Canton, Canton Ballet, Canton Museum of Art and Canton Symphony Orchestra. Weddings and special events, housed in this spectacular structure, find the perfect backdrop with the stunning bronze Pegasus fountain. Open Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., other hours and times for special events.
The Harmony Players at The Harmony Spot
1227 North Main St, North Canton, OH 44720 ~ (330) 305-1466
The Harmony Players is North Canton's Newest Dinner Theater. Productions open the first Friday of every month. Complete list of productions, dinner choices, and dates are available on our website. 2008 performances include "Seussical", "Falsettos", "Darkside", "Picnic", area premiere of "Lady with All the Asnwers", and world premiere of "Pop-In-Kins, the musical". Tickets for show and dinner are $22.95 for adults and $17.95 for children. Tickets for show and dinner are $14.95 for adults and $13.95 for children.
Lions Lincoln Theatre
156 Lincoln Way E, Massillon, OH 44646 ~ (330) 833-2413
The Lincoln Theatre was opened in 1915 as an Opera House and had many live shows and acts before becoming a movie theater. In 1995 renovations were completed. The 694-seat facility is for rent Monday through Thursday evenings. Special matinee showings of the current film can be arranged. Public movie showings Friday - Sunday along with special events throughout the year.
Little Art Gallery
185 N Main St, North Canton, OH 44720 ~ (330) 499-4712
The Little Art Gallery, housed on the main floor of the North Canton Public Library, features fine art by local artists of Stark County and the surrounding area. Exhibits are changed every 4 to 6 weeks, so there is always something new to see!
Lolli's Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
4801 Dressler Rd NW, Canton, OH 44718 ~ (330) 492-6846
Lolli's Restaurant is more than just a four-star restaurant and banquet facility. It is the home of the exciting and hilarious "Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre." Enjoy a full four course meal with a choice of entree while watching a professional cast perform this intriguing show. Win a prize for guessing the murderer! Fun for all ages.
Louisville Community Theatre
P.O. Box 93, Louisville, OH 44641~ (330) 875-5339
The Louisville Community Theatre is a theatre production corporation with the charitable purpose of providing exposure to, appreciation of, production of, and education regarding live theatre to the general public including the adult, children, and senior communities of Louisville, Minerva, East Canton and Paris, Ohio.
Massillon Museum
121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon, OH 44646 ~ (330) 833-4061
The Massillon Museum is an art and history museum located in the center of downtown Massillon. The museum offers changing exhibitions, permanent collection galleries, lectures, concerts and educational programming. Tuesday - Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The Metropolitan Centre
601 Cleveland Ave. N, Canton, OH 44702 ~ (330) 754-0365
The Knights of Columbus Building, built in 1919 has served as host to many special occasions and meetings in Stark County. Now a new generation can enjoy the many amenities and splendor of this historical landmark. The Metropolitan Centre's rebirth in 2007 has taken an elegant step into the 21 century. After a complete cosmetic and structural overhaul the building was outfitted with state of the art electronics controlling every energy usage and making this the first restored Green building in Ohio. Things didn't stop there BPL Network, Hi Def. Video Projection, DMX Stage Lighting and Multichannel Audio raise the bar for Theater and MultiMedia presentations. Ultra modern Kitchens, a Ballroom, a Restaurant, a Jazz Club, a Roof Top Patio make The Metropolitan Centre your first choice for any type of event.
North Canton Playhouse
525 7th Street NE, North Canton, OH 44720 ~ (330) 494-1613
We bring big city talent with a small town atmosphere to Stark County! The North Canton playhouse, Center for the Performing Arts is a charitable and educational institution, whose mission is to provide entertainment, enrichment, and education and to encourage theatrical arts throughout the North Canton community, Stark County and the Northeastern Ohio area. Office open Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. summer hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Players Guild Theatre
1001 Market Ave. N, Canton, OH 44702 ~ (330) 453-7619
The Players Guild Theatre is a volunteer-based, professionally directed theatre producing staged productions which stimulates, enhances and uplifts the quality of life for both its audiences and volunteers, Players Guild Theatre also exists to offer instruction in theatre arts through production experience, classes, workshops, special programming and outreach activities. At Players Guild Theatre, volunteers work side by side with professionals in order to maintain the highest standards of production, encourage individual creativity and enhance their understanding and appreciation of live theatre. Box office open Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
VOCI - Voices of Canton
Cultural Center for the Arts, 1001 Market Ave. N, Canton, OH 44702 ~ (330) 455-1000
VOCI - Voices of Canton is dedicated to engaging adults and youth in the performances of choral and vocal works in various genres locally and abroad. By being the communities' premier choral organization, we strive to improve the quality of life everywhere we entertain. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call or visit our web site for more information on upcoming events and performances.
Surrounding Areas
Trumpet In The Land & The White Savage Outdoor Dramas
New Philadelphia ~ (330) 339-1132
Spectacular battle pyrotechnics, brilliant lighting effects, galloping horses, professional actors, singers and dancers combine for an outstanding evening of family entertainment. Nightly except Sunday from June 9 - August 26 at 8:30 p.m.