182 South Main St. Akron, OH 44308
Phone 1 330.535.3179
Website http://www.akroncivic.com
We are a entertainment facility in Downtown Akron, Ohio that caters to all types of entertainment from local and regionaly produced entertainment to national and international touring productions
We are a entertainment facility in Downtown Akron, Ohio that caters to all types of entertainment from local and regionaly produced entertainment to national and international touring productions
Operating as usual
Say It Loud is a community-centered original production of The Civic’s Millennial Theatre Project created to give voice to people’s lived experiences. These memes, town halls and performances throughout the Akron area are designed to consistently and clearly provide a platform for that voice.
Akron Civic Commons Sojourner Truth Statue for Akron OH
Don’t miss Avenue Q presented by Millennial Theatre Project. Six shows to catch, 3 weekends of fun! January 13 - 28, 2023, in the beautiful Knight Stage.
Click here for tickets: https:/www.Ticketmaster.com/event/05005D713DE78A85.
Avenue Q is an adult oriented musical comedy featuring puppets and human actors. It’s a raunchy parody of PBS’s Sesame Street with adult-oriented themes.
It's not too late to grab tickets for Joe on Friday! Check him out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqCW-tFH9nU
Joe featuring Tiffany Bynoe Fri, December 30 at 8pm! Presented by The City of Akron in conjunction with Zip City Entertainment.
🎟️ https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005D5BB81142F5
Joe is an accomplished vocalist of smooth and sultry R&B productions with occasional hip-hop beats, and an extensive background in gospel music.
Joe's official music video for 'No One Else Comes Close'. Click to listen to Joe on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/JoeSpot?IQid=JoeNOEAs featured on All That I ...
He has been spotted in our sky...Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!
Due to illness, The The JiMiller Band's Jerry Garcia show scheduled for TONIGHT in the Knight Stage is POSTPONED till April 22nd. All tickets will be honored for the new date.
JUST IN and ON SALE! The OEA’s & Greenhouse Presents: Winter Jam. Sunday, January 15, 2023 7:00 pm
https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005D96F3A85C5F
Event Description: Come enjoy a fun filled evening with amazing Hip Hop and R&B talent from all over the state. We a starting the year off strong with a banger. Doors open at 6pm and the show starts at 7pm. Make sure you come support Ohio music.
RESCHEDULED FOR 12/26/22 - ALL TICKETS FROM PREVIOUS DATE WILL BE HONORED for Home for the Holidays: A Broadway Can-Cert.
Don't miss Joe featuring Tiffany Bynoe Fri, December 30 at 8pm! Presented by The City of Akron in conjunction with Zip City Entertainment.
🎟️ https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005D5BB81142F5
Joe is an accomplished vocalist of smooth and sultry R&B productions with occasional hip-hop beats, and an extensive background in gospel music.
SOLD OUT - A Night of Jerry Garcia with The JiMiller Band on Fri, Dec. 23 at 8pm at The Knight Stage!
Thank you for your patronage!
Don’t miss Avenue Q, presented by Millennial Theatre Project. Six show to catch, 3 weekends of fun! January 13 - 28, 2023 in the beautiful Knight Stage!
Click here for tickets: https://www.Ticketmaster.com/event/05005D713DE78A85
Avenue Q is a adult oriented musical comedy featuring puppets and human actors. It’s a raunchy parody of PBS’s Sesame Street with adult-oriented themes.
ON SALE NOW! An Evening with Neil Zaza on February 18, 2023 @ 8 PM in the Knight Stage! Catch this amazing internationally recognized guitarist in an intimate setting. Click here for your tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005D8D9BA5260C
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Your gift of support at any level helps us operate the Akron Civic Theatre and maintain this extraordinary historic building, where hundreds of performing artists entertain and inspire our community all year long.
Your gift matters! As a nonprofit organization, The Civic relies on friends like you to help keep the stars shining in The Civic’s iconic night sky and on our historic stage.
PLEASE DONATE TODAY — AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Click here:
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Just in and on PRESALE! An Evening with Neil Zaza on February 18, 2023 @ 8 pm in the Knight Stage! Catch this amazing international rock guitarist in an intimate setting.
Click here for your tickets! https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005D8D9BA5260C?did=presale
Tomorrow’s Sparkly Bows and Mistletoe show is SOLD OUT! Thanks so much for your patronage!
Hey all you Thespians and other lovers of the Arts. Come and check out this FREE event, STAGEFEST! One day only, taking place in all of our venues: The Civic, The Knight Stage and Wild Oscars. Lots of entertainment and informational booths. Don't forget to come and be entertained!!
Performing;
Sunday Jan. 22, 2023 at 12:00pm
Akron Civic Theatre
Summit StageFest is the area's largest theater-focused festival. Audiences will enjoy FREE performances on the Civic campus! Shows will occur in the Knight Stage, Wild Oscar's and the Civic Stage!
Tower Eighty Players - 1:00 PM - Civic Stage
The BOOM Theater - Steven Scionti- Hear What’s In the Heart ( A shortened version)-
12:00 PM - Wild Oscars
PointofNoReturnImprov - 1:00 PM - Wild Oscars
Millennial Theatre Project - 2:00 PM - Knight Stage
Western Reserve Playhouse - 2:00 PM - Civic Stage
Hearts For Music, Inc - 3:00 PM - Civic Stage
Just Go With It Improv - 3:00 PM - Wild Oscars
Largely Literary Theater Company - 4:00 PM - Knight Stage
The Luminescent Moon Theatre Company - 5:00 PM - Knight Stage
Tonight and Saturday's performances of The BOOM Theater production of SCROOGE are sold out!
Thank you so much for your patronage!
ON SALE NOW! Time Traveller: North America's #1 Moody Blues Tribute on March 17th & 18th, 2023 at The Knight Stage!
March 17th: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005D889BBD21B5
March 18th: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005D889BBF21C5
Time Traveller highlights over three decades of material from the legendary group The Moody Blues, performing a full rock concert with lighting and video in addition to a complete Rock/Orchestra show.
JUST IN & PRE-SALE! Time Traveller: North America's #1 Moody Blues Tribute on March 17th & 18th, 2023 at The Knight Stage!
March 17th: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005D889BBD21B5?did=presale
March 18th: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005D889BBF21C5?did=presale
Time Traveller highlights over three decades of material from the legendary group The Moody Blues, performing a full rock concert with lighting and video in addition to a complete Rock/Orchestra show.
Don't miss Avenue Q presented by Millennial Theater Project January 13- 28, 2023 at The Knight Stage!
🎟️ https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005D713DE78A85
Avenue Q is a musical comedy featuring puppets and human actors. It's a raunchy parody of PBS's Sesame Street with adult-oriented themes.
Calling all brave heroes! Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new show on Fri, January 27, 2023 at 7:30pm!
🎟️ https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005D2CB9714065
Makes the perfect Christmas gift!
Don't miss Joe featuring Tiffany Bynoe presented by The City of Akron on Fri, December 30 at 8pm!
🎟️ https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005D5BB81142F5
Joe is an accomplished vocalist of smooth and sultry R&B productions with occasional hip-hop beats, and an extensive background in gospel music.
Don't miss A Night of Jerry Garcia with The JiMiller Band on Fri, Dec. 23 at 8pm at The Knight Stage!
https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005D2D97CF1866
A special Grateful Dead Christmas holiday show you're sure to love!
Join us for Wayside Holiday Movies on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 2pm & 6pm FREE HOLIDAY MOVIES with FREE popcorn!
Elf (2003)
Doors at 1pm
Show at 2pm
The Polar Express (2004)
Doors at 5pm
Show at 6pm
Movies are FREE but tickets are required. You can pick up tickets at the Akron Civic Box Office Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm or Wayside Furniture, 1367 Canton Rd. in Akron.
Say It Loud is a community-centered original production of The Civic’s Millennial Theatre Project created to give voice to people’s lived experiences. These memes, town halls and performances throughout the Akron area are designed to consistently and clearly provide a platform for that voice. Akron Civic Commons Sojourner Truth Statue for Akron OH
Brighten your holidays this season with Lightwire Theater’s A Very Electric Christmas on December 17th at 3PM & 7PM!
🎟️ https://www.akroncivic.com/shows/563
https://youtu.be/29dcDwS7lJM
Brighten your holidays with Lightwire Theater’s A Very Electric Christmas! In this wonderful story, Santa’s helpers are putting the final touches on presents...
JUST IN & ON SALE! Swamps of Jersey: A Bruce Springsteen Tribute on Friday, February 24, 2023 at 8PM at The Knight Stage!
https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005D87D782449E
Swamps of Jersey is a Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band tribute from Cleveland, Ohio that captures the heart and soul of Springsteen’s live performances!
It’s the very next big thing in the transformation of our downtown.
Parents, check out this perfect Christmas gift!
Your kids will be amazed by Dragons and Mythical Beasts on Fri, January 27, 2023. 🎟️ https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005D2CB9714065
They'll discover the colossal Stone Troll, the mysterious Indrik and Japanese Baku; the Tooth Fairy (not as sweet as you'd think), an adorable Unicorn and majestic Griffin. Just don't wake the Dragon…
Don't miss Joe featuring Tiffany Bynoe on Friday, December 30 at 8 pm
🎟️ https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005D5BB81142F5
Presented by The City of Akron - A Lock 3 Extra Inside the Civic - in conjunction with Zip City Entertainment! Featuring Akron’s Real Deal and 3X Amateur Night at the Apollo winner, Tiffany Bynoe!
Don't miss A Night of Jerry Garcia with The JiMiller Band Friday, December 23 at 8 pm at The Knight Stage!
🎟️ https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005D2D97CF1866
Join us for A Special Christmas Holiday Show with a Grateful Dead twist!
Join us for Wayside Holiday Movies Sunday, December 18th
FREE HOLIDAY MOVIES with FREE popcorn!
Elf (2003)
Doors at 1pm
Show at 2pm
The Polar Express (2004)
Doors at 5pm
Show at 6pm
Movies are FREE but tickets are required. You can pick up tickets at the Akron Civic Box Office Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm or Wayside Furniture, 1367 Canton Rd. in Akron.
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Only 2 more weekends to see Scrooge the Musical presented by Boom! Theater! 🎟️ https://akroncivic.com/shows/605
It's the perfect show for the Christmas season!
Say It Loud is a community-centered original production of The Civic’s Millennial Theatre Project created to give voice to people’s lived experiences. These memes, town halls and performances throughout the Akron area are designed to consistently and clearly provide a platform for that voice.
Akron Civic Commons Sojourner Truth Statue for Akron OH
Come see Lightwire: A Very Electric Christmas on December 17th! Literally brighten your holidays this season with a light show that is sure to amaze! https://www.akroncivic.com/shows/563
https://youtu.be/29dcDwS7lJM
Brighten your holidays with Lightwire Theater’s A Very Electric Christmas! In this wonderful story, Santa’s helpers are putting the final touches on presents...
ON SALE! Hotel California – The Original Eagles Tribute Band on Sat, March 25, 2023 at 8pm
🎟️ https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005D7D965723CF
Hotel California prides itself on creating the illusion that you are listening to the actual Eagles!
JUST IN & ON SALE! Akron Pride Festival presents The NYE Rainbow Ball on December 31st at 8pm!
https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005D81E0096C4A
The Rainbow Ball is BACK! Ring in 2023 with Akron Pride Festival in the beautiful Grand Lobby of the Akron Civic Theatre. Ticket includes food by Ernie’s Catering, hosted beverages, performances by local musicians, performances by drag artists, DJ & dancing, Champagne toast at midnight, and NYE swag!
SCROOGE is in the house! Grab your tickets for BOOM! Theater’s production of Scrooge: The Musical in the beautiful Knight Stage the next three weekends (December 2, 3, 9,10, 16, 17)! Get your tickets by calling our box office at 330-253-2488. They are going fast!
Getting ready to start rehearsals for our upcoming production of Avenue Q starting Sunday! The talent has arrived and taken over the executive office! Tickets can be purchased on Ticketmaster or by calling the box office at 330.253.2488!
Don't miss Joe presented by The City of Akron - A Lock 3 Extra Inside the Civic - in conjunction with Zip City Entertainment on Fri, December 30 at 8pm
https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005D5BB81142F5
Joe is an accomplished vocalist of smooth and sultry R&B productions with occasional hip-hop beats, and an extensive background in gospel music.
JUST IN & PRE-SALE! Hotel California – The Original Eagles Tribute Band on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 8 pm!
https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005D7D965723CF?did=presale
Hotel California prides itself on creating the illusion that you are listening to the actual Eagles!
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Join the U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus for a FREE performance of Heroes on Friday, November 18th at 7:00pm! For more than 75 years, the U.S. Army Field Band has been a vital part of American military history, providing music for parades, concerts, ceremonies and more. Now you can hear them too! This event is sponsored by Wayside Furniture and is free to attend; however, tickets are required for entry. Tickets are available at the Akron Civic Box Office and Wayside Furniture at 1367 Canton Rd. in Akron.
Free Concert! The U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus present “Heroes,” a celebration of people who have gone above and beyond for their communities. Join us Friday Nov. 18, 2022 at 7:00pm FREE tickets available at the Akron Civic Box Office or Wayside Furniture, 1367 Canton Rd. in Akron.
Don't miss The Ultimate Tribute to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers on Saturday Nov. 12, 2022 at 8:00pm https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005D09C1C640B4 #tompetty #tompettytribute
You do NOT want to miss Thursdays are a Drag: Happy Hour on November 10th! The Queens are fabulous and the drinks are flowing...so get your tickets now! https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005D3EE8D679E8 #dragshow #dragqueens
You do NOT want to miss Thursdays are a Drag: Happy Hour on November 10th! The Queens are fabulous and the drinks are flowing....so grab your tickets now! https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005D3EE8D679E8 #dragshow #dragqueen
We’re back for one last Halloween showing! Don’t get lost in time and space, teleport to Evil Dead: The Musical!
LAST CHANCE! This is the final weekend to see Evil Dead: The Musical! 🎟 Get tickets at https://akroncivic.com/shows/581 #therewillbeblood #evildead
Be sure to check out Home Free ‘s new music video, “Save The World”, the second single off their new album, “So Long Dixie”! TICKETS ARE ON-SALE to see Home Free live Friday October 28! Don’t wait to get yours. https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005CDDA9D52CCC They WILL sell out! #homefree #acapella #wellerman
Don't miss Evil Dead: The Musical tonight and tomorrow night in the Knight Stage! Learn more at https://akroncivic.com/shows/581
Evil Dead: The Musical survived opening weekend with moves like these! Come see it for yourself this Friday or Saturday, Oct 21 & 22 in the Knight Stage! https://www.akroncivic.com/shows/581
See Home Free with Erin Kinsey live Friday Oct. 28 at 8pm! 🎟️ https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005CDDA9D52CCC #homefree
Evil Dead: The Musical opens TONIGHT! Don't miss it October 14-31st! It's going to be a BLOODY good time! https://akroncivic.com/shows/581 #evildead
Evil Dead: The Musical opens this Friday, October 14th! The shows are quickly selling out so hurry and get your ticket today! https://akroncivic.com/shows/581
Don't miss The Vinyl Machine Wednesday Oct. 19 at 8pm https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005D189D0655F5 Collectively - with the biggest acts of the last fifty years – The Vinyl Machine have played more than 30,000 shows in the United States and abroad. Legendary members include: Joe Vitale (Eagles, Joe Walsh, Crosby Stills & Nash) Duane Sciacqua (Paul McCartney, Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh) Jim Stapley (Kenney Jones, Cactus, Jim Cregan) Stanley Sheldon (Peter Frampton, Lou Gramm, Warren Zevon) Tommy Stephenson (Joe Walsh, Gary Wright, Joe Cocker) Joe Vitale Jr (Joe Walsh, Crosby Stills & Nash, Ravenwood)
Don't miss Evil Dead: The Musical October 14-31 at 7:30pm https://akroncivic.com/shows/581 #evildead
Be sure to check out Home Free‘s new music video, “What’s Left of My Heart”, the first single off their new album, “So Long Dixie”! TICKETS ARE ON-SALE NOW to see Home Free live Friday Oct. 28, 2022 at 8:00pm! Don’t wait to get yours. They WILL sell out! https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005CDDA9D52CCC
The Vinyl Machine is hitting The Knight Stage Wed, Oct.19 at 8pm. https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005D189D0655F5 Don't miss your chance to see the following legends live! Joe Vitale (Eagles, Joe Walsh, Crosby Stills & Nash) Duane Sciacqua (Paul McCartney, Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh) Jim Stapley (Kenney Jones, Cactus, Jim Cregan) Stanley Sheldon (Peter Frampton, Lou Gramm, Warren Zevon) Tommy Stephenson (Joe Walsh, Gary Wright, Joe Cocker) Joe Vitale Jr.r (Joe Walsh, Crosby Stills & Nash, Ravenwood) #eagles #joewalsh #peterframpton #crosbystillsandnash
Tickets are going fast! Join us October 7th at 7pm for the Pints & Pies: Craft Beer & Pizza Festival! Get 25 beer samples, including our Civic Nights Hard Seltzer collaboration with Lock 15 Brewing Company, and all the pizza you can try- savory and sweet! 🎟️ https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005D059D89374B Sponsored by Wayside Furniture #craftbeer #CraftBeerLife #craftbeerlover #craftbeercommunity Walk ups welcome
We will, we will ROCK you...on Saturday Nov. 19, 2022 at 8:00pm! Come see Almost Queen for a night of music that would make Freddie Mercury proud! https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005CF2B914319B #queen #freddiemercury
Don't miss Evil Dead: The Musical this October in the Knight Stage! https://akroncivic.com/shows/581 In this comedic take on the 80s horror franchise, characters and demons sing and dance to songs written specifically for the musical. But beware...you may be sprayed with blood...
JUST IN! Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles April 14, 2023 at 8pm (PRE-SALE SEPT 29) This mind-blowing performance takes you back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that is the next best thing to seeing the Beatles.
PRE-SALE! Dragons and Mythical Beasts Friday Jan. 27, 2023 at 7:30pm https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005D2CB9714065?did=presale Calling all brave heroes! Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new show. Take your place among legendary heroes, just don't wake the Dragon…
LABOR DAY SALE! Tim Hawkins Live in Concert Nov. 12, 2022 https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005CC1968545F0 This Fall enjoy a night of laughs and fun full of stories designed to bring people together to laugh and enjoy each other’s company.
Rubber City Jazz & Blues Festival presents Norman Brown with HUBBS GROOVE Sat, Sept. 10 at 8:00pm https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005CF2B9EB3292 “A culmination of Jimi Hendrix and George Benson with some of Wes Montgomery thrown in.”- JazzTimes Magazine *This show is eligible for the Loretta's Hideaway Upgrade! Only $15 and you get access to our private lounge with top shelf liquor and free appetizers! Call our Box Office at 330-253-2488 to upgrade today.
The Legendary Soul Jam Friday Sep. 16, 2022 at 8:00pm https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005CBBB1565072 Listen to smooth R&B with The Dramatics, The Manhattans, Enchantment and Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes!
The Legendary Soul Jam Friday Sep. 16, 2022 at 8:00pm https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005CBBB1565072 Listen to smooth R&B with The Dramatics, The Manhattans, Enchantment and Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes!
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