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American Idol Finalists star in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

American Idol Finalists star in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

American Idol Finalists star in "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at The Schuster Center in Dayton, October 21-26

Forget Pumpkins - Fall Means Theatre

Forget Pumpkins - Fall Means Theatre

The 2014-2015 Victoria Theatre Association Season kicks off soon and Dayton Local is a proud sponsor of the PNC Family Series. Here's what's coming...get your tickets early!

Albannach Headlining Ohio Renaissance Festival Oct 11 & 12

Albannach Headlining Ohio Renaissance Festival Oct 11 & 12

Performing Live Saturday October 11th & Sunday October 12th at the Ohio Renaissance Festival.

Walking The Line of Believability: Million Dollar Quartet

Walking The Line of Believability: Million Dollar Quartet

To portray Johnny Cash, an American icon, at an acceptable level, Scott Moreau must walk the line of believability.

Wright-Patt pools open to community

Wright-Patt pools open to community

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Residents of local communities will be allowed to become members of the Patterson and Prairies Pools this year.

Bring It On: The Musical

Bring It On: The Musical

The story of the challenges and unexpected bonds formed through the thrill of extreme competition.

Dayton Music Fest Kicks Off their 10th Anniversary with a Concert featuring Buffalo Killers and a Church Choir

Dayton Music Fest Kicks Off their 10th Anniversary with a Concert featuring Buffalo Killers and a Church Choir

For 10 years, Dayton Music Fest have been putting together one incredible night of music every autumn. This year they're hosting a special concert several months early.

My Dream Beside Me

My Dream Beside Me

A true life love story, involving a Dayton woman, is so remarkably moving that it was turned into a movie, which is showing at Neon this Sunday, April 13 at 3p.m.

Memphis The Musical

Memphis The Musical

From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, comes a hot new Broadway musical that bursts off the stage.

Dragons fight off rain, but cant hold off Whitecaps in opener

Dragons fight off rain, but cant hold off Whitecaps in opener

The weather at the Dragon's home opener didn't exactly embody the hope of spring, but this year the Dragons were at least were able to fight off the rain and give Dayton the baseball we've been yearning for.

Memphis the Musical Coming to Dayton Next Week

Memphis the Musical Coming to Dayton Next Week

Jasmin Richardson plays Felicia in Memphis which is at The Schuster Theatre April 8 - 13, 2-14. "Felicia is very, very different from the other roles I've played."

Sister Act @ The Schuster

Sister Act @ The Schuster

Coming direct from Broadway, SISTER ACT is the feel-amazing musical comedy smash that the New York Post calls ''ridiculously fun'', and audiences are jumping to their feet in total agreement! - Recommend Ages 9 and up.

Mother Superior in Sister Act by Divine Intervention

Mother Superior in Sister Act by Divine Intervention

More than just her talents. Lynne Wintersteller believes that some divine intervention earned her the role of Mother Superior in the national tour of 'Sister Act,' which is at the Schuster Center, January 28-February 2.

Walt Willey @ Dayton Funny Bone Comedy Club

Walt Willey @ Dayton Funny Bone Comedy Club

People's Choice, Mr. Willey co-hosted Live! with Regis and Kelly alongside his former All My Children co-star Kelly Ripa, and the 20th Anniversary Daytime Emmy Awards with Susan Lucci.

It's a Wonderful Life at Victoria Theatre

It's a Wonderful Life at Victoria Theatre

December 3-15, 2013 at Victoria Theatre - This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast – complete with jazzy radio jingles, hilarious commercials, and a glamorous cast. Ages 6 and up.

REVIEW - The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

REVIEW - The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

The Hunger Games is one of those rare gems of modern science fiction and fantasy with a fully fleshed out, living, breathing universe that seems as real as the one we are living in.

Arts and culture are the key ingredients

Arts and culture are the key ingredients

Hundreds packed out downtown's historic Victoria Theatre last Friday for the inaugural TEDxDayton - and the message was clear: Dayton needs its culture to survive.

War Horse at the Schuster Center

War Horse at the Schuster Center

October 22-27, 2013 at The Schuster - A heart-warming tale of loyalty and friendship, WAR HORSE tells the story of young Albert and his beloved horse, Joey. Suitable for ages 12 and up.

Behind the Scenes: War Horse

Behind the Scenes: War Horse

Mike Woody goes behind the scenes with Maria Elena Ramirez, who plays the role of Rose, Albert's mother, in the epic theatrical production of 'War Horse' .

Over The Rhine at the Victoria Theatre

Over The Rhine at the Victoria Theatre

Cincinnati based band Over the Rhine is returning to the Victoria Theatre Saturday, October 5th, the only Dayton stop on their Meet Me at the Edge of the World tour.

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