Wow, who knew community theater could be this good! Jersey Boys was awesome. Great cast, great…read moreenergy. This was my first show and I liked the friendly small theater vibes. You can get a local craft beer for $6 and snacks and sodas were for sale by a volunteer for $2 each - a great, family friendly value. Free parking, easy exit. Highly recommend!

I've been distracted lately and it's easy to get caught up is the day to day crap... truth is…read morecommunity theater is amazing and y'all should go every chance. Weather vane is amazing. Saw Ragtime tonight. Great show, very professional, singing was superb. Complex story, it's been a long time since I'd seen this play, it was written in the mid 70s and it's sad that so many of the themes, set in 1905 haven't changed much. Anyway... go to the theatre. It's good for ya.

spent the night here for my birthday on Saturday, had a huge bill (thats fine, our fault lol). but…read moretipped in cash. they then charged me $34.51 more than the total of my bill. this was equivalent to a 20% tip which means it was done illegally. my friend and i watched my husband fill out the receipt, so there were 2 additional witnesses. I tried calling over 20 times over 2 days and way different hours just in case they were busy. never answered the phone. never answered my email. had to file a dispute with my credit card company and finally got it back. to add, every time we go, mario is RUDE. not only to workers, but to customers. my group friends (15 people) and I will not be coming back.

This was our first time here and you never know going to a bar like this how you will be judge not…read morebeing a regular. There was absolutely no judgement by the staff or patrons, great and very friendly service. Very nice place to meet up with friends and chat, a lot of space and plenty of places to sit. We would definitely go back.

Went to a wedding here!! Beautiful!! I just wish that the…read morebar had bigger space. It was a tight squeeze when we went to get cocktails before the wedding. Overall it was amazing there.

I recently attended a wedding at this venue, and it was really lovely. The ballroom was stunning,…read morewith beautiful high ceilings and lots of light. I ordered a vegan meal, and it was delicious! It was a lovely risotto with some grilled vegetables - highly recommended. There's also spacious suite that's perfect for the bridal party to get ready in. There's a limited amount of parking in a small lot just outside the hall.

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!

Pleasantly surprised that Goodyear is a nice theater for concerts. It's not big and fancy. It's…read moresomewhat intimate. Everyone on the floor has a good seat. There is an upper level. Nice restrooms. Refreshment bar. Security people are around. Helpful ushers. Looking forward to going here again.

A great place to see a show on Akron's East End. Small theater with an intimate setting. Seats are…read morecomfortable but narrow. The bar offers beers wine and cocktails, as well as sodas and snacks. The volunteers are very friendly.

Porthouse Theater is a gem of North East Ohio. Celebrating it's 50th Season the shows are always…read moretop notch. Parking is a breeze and they allow you to bring your own picnic dinner (alcoholic beverages are allowed) with ample table and pavilion space if you are a subscriber. We have been attending for over a decade, the staff is always helpful. If there is another event at Blossom allow extra time to get to Porthouse, traffic can be difficult on those nights.

Ignore the other negative review for Porthouse, it is simply not true. Porthouse is our favorite…read moresummer theater destination. Beware of Blossom concerts, unless you are okay with some traffic. The grounds are beautiful and the staff has always been accommodating and helpful. Bring your own picnic, or enjoy a hotdog at the food stand. The box office handles pavilion spots, and be sure to call ahead because they fill up, but we love the picnic tables. They even have golf carts to take you from your car to the theater! We so enjoyed Night Music and Sister Act, and Newsies, and can't wait for 2018! Terri Kent never fails to bring a high quality show to Porthouse.

My first visit to EJ Thomas for the Cirque Holidaze Dreams show. Absolutely magical. Both the show…read moreand the hall were gorgeous with Christmas decorations and finery. Convenient parking garage attached. Full bar with reasonable prices! Seats are roomy. It's big enough to hold a crowd but small enough to still feel intimate. Tons of folks to help direct you and find your seat but the seating is logically laid out so you can also manage on your own. I will look for other shows to attend. It's a wonderful venue.

We purchased front row center seats in the balcony because we wanted to sit in the center of the…read morefront row in the balcony. IMMEDIATELY after scanning my tickets I got told we have something better for you and was given different tickets than my mobile tickets I already scanned. I argued and they sent me to those seats anyway. Upon checking them, I returned back to the person and said no I paid for balcony front row in the center. You're trying to put me all the way to the right in the last row up against the wall on the bottom level. The workers then in a very snarky tone said go upstairs to your seats then and you can scream all you want up there. On our way we were stopped by another person trying to give us "a better view". Once at the entrance for our level someone else tried to get us to get different seats and then when we were sitting someone ELSE tried to "upgrade" our seats. If you don't want people on your balcony, don't sell balcony tickets.