Nights on Broadway

A trip to Broadway in Toledo is easy at the Stranahan Theater!  The 2011/2012 Theatre League season still packs plenty of entertainment well into the spring.

• Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schönberg’s legendary musical, Les Miserables (November 8-13, 2011) , with glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. This new production has been acclaimed by critics, fans and new audiences and is breaking box office records wherever it goes.
• Cameron Mackintosh and the National Theatre's landmark production of Lerner & Loewe's My Fair Lady (December 15-18, 2011) , was hailed by the Daily Mail as "the revival against which all others will be measured", and the Daily Telegraph as "probably the greatest musical of all time
• “TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!” raves the New York Post for Jersey Boys (February 7-26, 2012) , the 2006 Tony Award®-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito, and Nick Massi. This is the story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history.
• Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (March 29-April 1, 2012) , the smash hit Broadway musical, returns by popular demand for another record-setting engagement. Based on the Academy Award®-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of more than 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Stranahan Theater!

Itinerary options to complete your experience :

• Discover the new Glass Pavilion along with at the Toledo Museum of Art exhibiting one of America’s finest art collections in two buildings of exceptional beauty. In an hour or a day, discover glass treasures on display from ancient to modern times at the Glass Pavilion. At the Toledo Museum of Art, explore Egypt, Greece and Rome riches from a medieval cloister and splendors of a room from a French chateau.
• A shopping experience with a diverse assortment of venues is our next stop. Libbey Glass Factory Outlet features a complete line of stemware, decorative glassware, candles, Syracuse china, Chrisa glassware and more! The Town Center at Levis Commons is Northwest Ohio's most unique, open-air lifestyle experience offering distinctive stores, unparalleled entertainment, dining and more. Visit Talbot’s, Coldwater Creek, Chico's and more!  For a cozy indoor shopping experience, visit Westfield Franklin Park.  The premier destination for shopping, dining and entertainment features more than 140 retailers, great restaurants, and Cinema De Lux.
• Toledo’s exciting array of ethnic and American cuisine is sure to satisfy any appetite.  Dinner options include a stop at the legendary Tony Packo's Café, made famous by the hit TV show M*A*S*H.  Dine at Real Seafood or Zia’s Italian at the Docks offering the finest fare while providing a beautiful waterfront atmosphere.  Other great options include Georgio’s Café International,  Mancy’s Steakhouse and Spaghetti Warehouse.  Whether you opt for casual fare or exquisite dining options, you may have a difficult time deciding.  Check out the variety, and please do bring your appetite!
• Hear the sounds of fifes and drums echo across the river and the smell of gunpowder from the artillery as you step back to the War of 1812 at Fort Meigs State Memorial.  Built by William Henry Harrison in 1813, it is the largest reconstructed, wooden walled fortification in America and withstood two major attacks by the British. The fort was rebuilt in 2003 and a new Visitor Center and Museum were added. The Visitor Center houses a 3,000 square foot museum, Ohio History Museum Store, and educational classrooms.
• Enjoy a guided tour of the Historic Old West End, one of the largest collections of late Victorian (1810 – 1910) homes left standing in the United States. While there, a must see is The Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral. It is the only Plateresque (architectural style of 16th century Spain) cathedral in the world. Layers of paintings and frescoes of saints and angels reach to the ceiling with a magnificent stained glass Rose Window and Mosaic altars.