Tag Archives: Broadway in Dayton

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Broadway in Dayton
Aug. 2-7
Schuster Center [Dayton]

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 theatre 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.

• Tue-Thu, Aug. 2-4 at 7:30pm
• Fri, Aug. 5 at 8pm
• Sat, Aug. 6 at 2pm & 8pm
• Sun, Aug. 7 at 1pm & 6:30pm

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Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTOR
Broadway in Dayton
May 26-28
Shuster Performing Arts Center [Dayton]

Willy Wonka is opening his marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory… to a lucky few. That includes Charlie Bucket, whose bland life is about to burst with color and confection beyond his wildest dreams. He and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a mesmerizing joyride through a world of pure imagination. Now’s your chance to experience the wonders of Wonka like never before – get ready for Oompa-Loompas, incredible inventions, the great glass elevator, and more, more, more at this everlasting showstopper!  Our policy is children under the age of 6 will not be permitted. 

• Thu, May 26 at 7:30pm
• Fri, May 27 at 8pm
• Sat, May 28 at 2pm & 8pm

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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Broadway in Dayton
June 21-26
Shuster Performing Arts Center [Dayton]

The original production won 10 Tony Awards®, including a special Tony® for becoming the longest-running Broadway musical of all time. You’ll be there when the sun rises on this new production, with stunning movement and dance from acclaimed Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter, based on the original staging by Jerome Robbins. 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. Our policy is children under the age of 6 will not be permitted. Occasionally a particular production will include content that is generally not suitable for those under the age of 17.

• Tue-Thu, June 21-23 at 7:30pm
• Fri, June 24 at 8pm
• Sat, June 25 at 2pm & 8pm
• Sun, June 26 at 1pm & 6:30pm

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