I was absolutely thrilled that North Canton Playhouse was doing The Play That Goes Wrong!…read more We're a musical family, but my dad really only likes straight plays, so I was so excited to take him to one of the best ones around. It ended up being such a great choice. The cast and crew were incredibly charming, and you could truly feel their passion all the way from your seats. The playhouse itself is comfortable and welcoming, and there's something so good about supporting local theater. Even though it was a bit of a drive for us, we're already keeping an eye out for another production from them. If you're thinking about going, please do!

Lindsey Yocum did a wonderful job in the newsies .Her talent is just great,she should go far…read more Really enjoyed the show.Everybody did a great job.The seating was just fine the seats are a little close together.

Show was great! Seating and pricing is great too! Easy access from free parking to entrance. They…read moreoffer snacks and beverages also. Good times!

Hot Take: Shakespeare is meant to be acted, not read…read more As a 9th-grade English teacher, I think "Romeo and Juliet" belongs off the required reading list and back on the stage. Shakespeare's plays aren't specimens to examine under a microscope--they're living stories that come alive when talented actors perform them. Want proof? Experience Shakespeare the way it was meant to be enjoyed: outdoors on a summer evening, drink in hand, shouting "Huzzah!" with the crowd as a talented local troupe breathes fresh life into centuries-old scripts. That's exactly what my daughter and I found on an enchanting Sunday evening at Stan Hywet Hall, where the Ohio Shakespeare Festival's "As You Like It" came to life as dark rain clouds mercifully passed overhead, sparing us a downpour. From twinkle-lit brick pathways to moss-covered stone walls and turrets where actors rested between scenes, the gardens of Stan Hywet transport audiences away from the everyday into the magical world of the Bard. Here, love strikes instantly, dialogue dances in rhyme and meter, and fools somehow manage to speak the deepest truths. Though Shakespeare's language sounds foreign to modern audiences, OSF's expressive physicality and vocal intonation make the story easy to follow. Rather than translating Shakespeare, the company invites audiences to understand him naturally. The physical comedy of Touchstone, played with perfect timing by the purple-bearded Brian Pedaci, and Audrey, hilariously portrayed by Hannah Storch, drew waves of laughter from the audience. As Orlando, Trevor Buda impressed--and occasionally terrified--me with his athleticism. When Orlando swung beneath the balcony from a cleverly concealed set of monkey bars, I wondered whether the structure would hold. Fortunately, Buda also doubles as one of the company's carpenters, so he clearly trusted his own handiwork. Buda's earnest, gentlemanly Orlando paired beautifully with Sabrina Maristela's energetic and thoroughly lovable Rosalind. They even made a skeptic like me believe in love at first sight--at least for three fanciful hours. What lingers with me a few days later, though, is the feeling that this company genuinely enjoys performing together. The ensemble feels less like a cast and more like a family inviting you into its after-supper, before-bed entertainment. That sense of warmth and close-knit community is especially refreshing in an age when genuine shared experiences seem increasingly rare. "As You Like It" runs Thursday through Sunday evenings through July 26. Arrive early for the Green Show, where a dozen performers offer a relaxed, audience-driven pre-show that adds another half hour of laughter before the main event. "Macbeth" will follow from August 6 through August 23 (2026). Don't let the trauma of reading "Romeo and Juliet" next to the creepiest boy in your ninth-grade English class keep you from discovering what Shakespeare was always meant to be. Spend an evening laughing under the stars, surrounded by gardens, actors, and neighbors. Let the Ohio Shakespeare Festival convince you that Shakespeare is still well worth the effort.

This is really fun. I attended one of the summer performances at Stan Hwyet Hall, so not at their…read moreindoor theater, but it's the same overall group. The actors were enthusiastic and talented, and the performance was very well done. They stick to the language, but did a great job translating some of the passages through tone and body language. The Green Show prior to the main show was a lot of fun - humor and dancing and mock fighting, with some improv thrown in to really show their range. Definitely a fun experience!

Kevin as amazing! We first met him at my BIL & SIL's wedding and loved everything he did. He then…read morewent on to DJ our wedding, my Brother & SIL's wedding, and my other BIL & SIL's wedding as well as some friends too! I highly recommend booking Kevin for any DJ needs as he puts his heart and soul into the job he does.

Warren City Schools Preschool Program invited Outback Ray and his Amazing Animals to visit with our…read morestudents and their families. He is a true performer who keeps everyone engaged and our families truly enjoyed the show. If you are thinking of inviting Outback Ray to your program or family gathering, do it! Highly recommend!

Outback Ray does an AMAZING job at our preschool/day care! The animals are great and he is so…read morepatient in letting all the kids touch/pet them. The presentation is well done and moves along quickly so the kids are never bored. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this show for anyone!

Joe Russell and his team did such an amazing job at our wedding and reception - I can't even give…read morethem enough stars and compliments!! Joe was so easy to work with! His professionalism and experience were so evident throughout the whole evening! My husband and I were clueless about what to ask for and expect when it comes to DJ's and their services. Joe held our hand the whole way explaining options, etc. He listened to our requests and put together a killer playlist. He cared about the subtle details and showed that he wanted to make our experience unique. Since he also provided our ceremony music, these details and timing were very important and I was amazed at how it all came together so well. He is the best of the best in my book and should the need ever arise - I would hire him again!

Russell Sound Lab was the DJ service we chose for our wedding this past June, and they did such an…read moreamazing job! Joe did a great job of all of the prep work before hand and provided us with a lot of valuable guidance as far as the timeline, the song list, and the lighting for our reception. He spent a lot of time with us planning the details of our day and how the night was going to go. Some thing I loved particularly about Russell Sound Lab is that they are very upfront with their pricing and packages. We also had them do up lighting for our reception and it looked amazing. It completely set the mood for the night and changed the tone of our reception in the most wonderful way. Bruce was our DJ in charge of the music for the night and he did a fantastic job. He was a great MC with an awesome personality, was very accommodating to requests (we specified that we wanted to take requests), and modified the music anytime I asked. Our dance floor was packed all the way up until midnight and we had a wedding reception for the books. You can't go wrong with this company!

Delightful! Theatre first: It has spacious seats and aisles for comfortable and handicap…read moreaccessible convenience. Every seat in the house has an excellent view and acoustics. The theater has an intimate quality which enhances live performances. The audience is enthusiastically involved. Parking confused me because the lots say faculty only or students only, but then I realized...it's summer! All the lots are open to OLO. OLO: I can't rave enough about it! We get season passes every year and thoroughly enjoy every show. We also enjoy the pre-performance lectures which teach about lyric opera itself, a composer, or the historical period represented. The repertoire each season is varied--always having Gilbert and Sullivan; usually having Broadway musicals we fondly remember, this year, 2026, My Fair Lady (Alfred P. Doloittle, played by Niko Theriault, brought the house down!); as well as showcasing gems from Vienna, France, Germany, England, and American composers. I have to give a special shout out to Spencer Reese, who is the choreographer for the company. During his tenure, the quality, beauty and athleticism of the dancing has gone from neighborhood theater quality to world class quality. I am always impressed! You will enjoy yourself! See you there next year!

I grew up, in a lot of ways, with the OLO. My family started taking me to Gilbert & Sullivan…read moreperformances every summer from a young age, and now I still try to see at least one show a year if I can. The talent assembled is remarkable when you consider this is a relatively small company performing in a tiny Midwestern college town. The art direction, costuming, and set design is always impressive, and the performances at Freedlander Theatre are welcoming and intimate rather than feeling cramped or overwhelming. If you can, I strongly encourage you to attend the pre-show lectures, held 1 hour before each performance, where they talk about the history of the production you're going to see, and provide samples of the music.

Best wedding DJ ever... I saw him at a wedding, then hired him for my daughter's wedding... Great…read moreequipment, professional, and understands that the day is about the bride !!!... Not the DJs ego... Gets the whole crowd into a good time yet great at deflecting the odd requests... Hire this guy for your wedding !!!! Easiest decision you'll make.

Mike was great to work with! His online portal makes it easy to fill everything in and ensures that…read moreno detail gets left out. We used the playlists in the portal to put the songs we definitely wanted played, and some we didn't, then we gave him free reign on the rest! He was very engaged during the wedding and definitely kept the party going. Oh and...do the shoe game!!!! We were hesitant about it at first and we decided to do it last minute (like dinner was about to be served at our reception and we told him we were going to do it). We were served our dinner first, so we did the shoe game while everyone else was finishing eating. It provided entertainment and got all the guests involved, they even started shouting out answers! It went by super fast and it was a great personalized addition to our reception! We also got the Photo Booth through Mike and it was a hit! Everyone loved going in there with different props and different groups of people. It served as an amazing and memorable guest book for us for years to come!