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Cincinnati, OH
Located in downtown Cincinnati’s Backstage District, the Aronoff Center for the Arts is a large performing arts center presenting plays, dance, popular music concerts, stand-up comedy and musicals. Opened in 1995, the facility offers numerous event spaces including three theaters and an art gallery.
The 2,700-capacity Procter & Gamble Hall is a performance space with excellent sightlines, comfortable seating, a fully-equipped stage, state-of-the-art sound and lighting, and a fiber optic ceiling that creates a starlight effect. The intimate 437-capacity Jarson-Kaplan Theater has with full production capabilities, great acoustics, and excellent sightlines. The 150-capacity Fifth Third Bank Theater is a street-level studio space with full lighting and sound that can be configured for a wide variety of functions.
The Aronoff is home to several resident companies including Broadway in Cincinnati, Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Music Theatre, Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative, Contemporary Dance Theater, Exhale Dance Tribe, Mutual Dance Theatre, and Revolution Dance Theatre.
The Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) manages and operates the Aronoff Center and Music Hall. ...
Cincinnati, OH
Memorial Hall OTR is a performance venue and event space located across from Washington Park in the arts district of Over-the-Rhine in Cincinnati, OH. Memorial Hall hosts concerts, comedy shows, parties, movies, lectures, family programs, and more.
The 556-seat jewel box Annie W. and Elizabeth M. Anderson Theater features remarkable acoustics and stunning Beaux Arts design.
Two elegant ballrooms with seated capacity of 208 feature hardwood floors, intricately painted ceilings, and sophisticated lighting and AV capabilities.
Just outside the theater, the intimate Parkview Room is a stone chamber with high ceilings and artisanal windows opening to Washington Park.
The Studio at Memorial Hall is the perfect space to host a rehearsal, corporate meeting, small performance, or variety of other events. This room is simple, yet sharp with its glass storefront doors, resilient flooring and built-in AV components.
Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society (CMHS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the history and enhancing Memorial Hall as a place for culture, arts, and community. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Lorain, OH
Built in 1928, The Lorain Palace Theatre is a multi-purpose public facility located in the town of Lorain, OH, just west of Cleveland. The historic theater is a regional entertainment landmark hosting a wide variety of shows, plays, concerts and more. Concessions generally include candy, soda, coffee and bottled water. At some events, popcorn and pizza may also be available for purchase as well as beer, wine and spirits. ...
Findlay, OH
Marathon Center for the Performing Arts in Findlay, OH, offers many unique spaces for large and small events including The Donnell Theater and Armes Event Hall. The Donnell Theater features plush seating for 960 people, a large stage with sprung floor, professional theater lighting and sound, as well as backstage dressing rooms and green room. The Roy and Marcia Armes Event Hall features a sprung wood floor, professional lighting and sound, as well as a catering prep kitchen. ...
Defiance, OH
Stroede Center for the Arts is administered by the Defiance Community Cultural Council, a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of the performing arts, communication, and historic preservation. The performance hall features a Baldwin 9′ concert grand piano, digital projector, and seats 192. ...
Newark, OH
Built in 1928, Midland Theatre is a venue in downtown Newark, OH, presenting touring and local artists and other events. The Newark Midland Theatre Association is the organization dedicated to building value in the community with the positive, shared experiences of the performing arts. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Cleveland, OH
Opened in 1921, Playhouse Square is a performing arts center and home to ten performance spaces in Cleveland, OH, offering the best of Broadway, theater, concerts, and family entertainment. Venues in the theater district include the 3194-capacity KeyBank State Theatre, 2708-capacity Connor Palace, 997-capacity Mimi Ohio Theatre, 540-capacity Hanna Theatre, and intimate 99-capacity Kennedy’s Cabaret. ...
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