Theater & Performing Arts around Dayton

Find upcoming events in the Dayton area, including performing arts, art exhibits around Dayton, Ohio and the Miami Valley.

Performing Arts in Dayton

First Degree Mistletoe presented by Mayhem & Mystery

Monday, December 30 2024

Holidays are killer, especially for Detective Garnet Frost. She follows a trail of puzzles to solve what happened to Aunt Coco. The people of Mistletoe seem to be hiding something. Join the cast of First-Degree Mistletoe.

Dead Man's Rocky

Saturday, January 04 2025

Dead Man's Rocky is the Dayton areas newest year-round Rocky Horror shadowcast based out of Englewood Cinema. It's all the classic Rocky Horror fun you'd want featuring live performers and audience participation!

Photographer Vincent J. Musi: Where The Wild Things Are

Sunday, January 05 2025

Join National Geographic photographer Vincent J. Musi for an entertaining and enlightening romp through 30+ years documenting a changing planet.

Pullin' It: An Improv Comedy Show

Thursday, January 09 2025

Improv troupe, Pullin' It takes the stage for a hilarious night of improvised comedy!

Ghost: The Musical

Friday, January 10 2025

La Comedia's unique combination of delicious dining and Broadway-style live entertainment is "A Taste of Broadway" unlike anything else in Ohio! After your meal, you will enjoy the supernatural romantic classic Ghost.

Six - Broadway in Dayton

Tuesday, January 14 2025

From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone at The Schuster JAN 14 - JAN 19, 2025.

Muse Machine Presents Cats

Thursday, January 16 2025

Muse Machine brings an enormous cast of young people from across the Miami Valley to create a fast and funny reimagining of CATS to celebrate the 40th Muse musical!

Die Mommie Die!

Friday, January 17 2025

In a plot that reflects Greek tragedy as well as Hollywood kitsch, Angela’s Elektra-like daughter Edith convinces Angela’s emotionally disturbed son Lance that they must avenge their father’s death by killing their mother.

Snow White and the Seven Endings

Friday, January 17 2025

Happily ever after gets turned on its head in this comedic retelling of Snow White's classic princess fairy tale. Town Hall Theatre January 17-19, 2025

The Mark Lomax Quartet at the Foundry Theater

Saturday, January 18 2025

The Mark Lomax Quartet will perform a set of original compositions inspired by John Coltrane and the John Coltrane composition, A Love Supreme.

Classic Albums Live Performs Led Zeppelin IV

Friday, January 24 2025

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: LED ZEPELLIN IV at the Victoria Theatre. Classic Albums Live has been performing Led Zeppelin’s music for 20 years and they deliver it like no one else.

The Minutes By Tracy Letts

Friday, January 31 2025

This searing new comedy about small-town politics and real-world power exposes the ugliness behind some of our most closely held American narratives, asking each of us what we would do to avoid becoming history’s losers.

Naturally 7 - A Cappella

Sunday, February 02 2025

A jaw-dropping “a cappella” experience returns to the APAC for a command performance not to be missed!

Three Tenors, Encore!

Sunday, February 02 2025

Featuring opera’s greatest arias to Broadway, Neapolitan, and Zarzuela songs, this concert will have you yelling “Encore!”

A Distinct Society

Tuesday, February 04 2025

In the tranquil hush of a library that straddles the U.S. – Canada border, life is about to change.

Chicago

Tuesday, February 04 2025

CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake - FEB 4 - FEB 9, 2025 at The Schuster in Dayton.

Jersey Boys

Thursday, February 13 2025

La Comedia's unique combination of delicious dining and Broadway-style live entertainment is "A Taste of Broadway" unlike anything else in Ohio! After your meal, you will enjoy the Broadway hit Jersey Boys!

"When She Had Wings"

Thursday, February 20 2025

A performance from the University of Dayton's Theatre, Dance and Performance Technology program.

2025 Beavercreek Weekend of Jazz

Friday, February 21 2025

Annual, educational jazz festival in Beavercreek, presented by the Beavercreek Music Parents Association.

Antioch Shrine Circus

Friday, February 21 2025

The Antioch Shrine Circus at the Hobart Arena will bring out the kid in everyone!

Peter Pan - Broadway in Dayton

Wednesday, February 26 2025

DAYTON LIVE PRESENTS a new adaptation by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse: Peter Pan February 26-March 2, 2025 at The Schuster in downtown Dayton.

Cyan Tattoo Invitational 2025

Friday, February 28 2025

I'll be tattooing at the 3rd Annual Cyan Tattoo Invitational in Dayton, OH from February 28 through March 2! Reach out if you're interested in being tattooed at the event. If not, stop by just to get some good food and say Hi

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Friday, February 28 2025

A cyclone carries Dorothy and her dog, Toto, to the magical land of Oz. Town Hall Theatre February 28 - March 16, 2025

DCDC presents "POWER & PRESENCE" at the Victoria Theatre

Saturday, March 01 2025

Women's history and Black History collide in a brilliant evening of contemporary dance at the Victoria Theatre. Witness the future of dance as four women choreographers reveal their power in new and restored modern works.

We SOAR: Student Original Arts Repertory

Thursday, March 06 2025

Original theatre and dance performances featuring student works at the University of Dayton.

American Mosaic - Bach Society of Dayton choral concert

Sunday, March 09 2025

A concert to celebrate American choral masters. Featuring Leonard Bernstein's Chichester Psalms; winning compositions from young composers; and a new work from Evan Fein (faculty member at The Juilliard School).