Dayton Live

Presenting touring Broadway, comedians, concerts, family shows, and more! We also own and operate The Arts Garage.

We Are Dayton Live

Dayton Live presents touring Broadway, comedians, concerts, films, family shows, and more. Formerly Victoria Theatre Association and Ticket Center Stage, Dayton Live is one of city’s premier not-for-profit arts organizations and the largest real estate owner in downtown proper. Located in the heart of downtown Dayton, we operate and maintain the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Perfo

rming Arts Center, Victoria Theatre, the PNC Arts Annex, and Metropolitan Arts Center (home of The Loft Theatre) for the benefit of the community and the arts organizations that use them. Dayton Live elevates a thriving downtown experience as the primary host and presenter for performing arts in the region. Our mission is to strengthen community engagement in the arts through inspiring performances, educational opportunities, and world-class venues.

06/01/2026

Only one more day until the Miami Valley High School Theatre Awards Showcase takes center stage at the Schuster Center, so let’s look back at last year’s remarkable event.

We can’t wait to see all the students shine tomorrow night! ✨

📸 Matt Silver

05/21/2026

The 2025-2026 Dayton Live Discovery Series was oh so fun! Want to see how the magic unfolds from our POV? From grabbing a refreshment at the Schuster Center Starbucks to giving a curtain speech in front of hundreds of local students, Taylor, Coordinator – Education & Engagement at Dayton Live, takes you behind the scenes!

We’re so grateful to welcome students from all over the region each year to enjoy live entertainment at our venues and learn important lessons about subject matter like history, science, and of course, art. We can’t wait until the field trips start back up next school year! 🍎

05/16/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Miami Valley High School Theatre Awards’ Jimmy Award nominees! 🎉

We can’t wait to see them perform at the Schuster Center during the MVHSTA Showcase on Tuesday, June 2! 🤩

05/15/2026

Summer is just around the corner! Celebrate who you are and find your voice on stage at the weeklong Dayton Live Q THEATRE SUMMER CAMP: PRIDE INTENSIVE! This high-energy summer camp invites LGBTQ+ youth and allies to come together through music, movement, and community.

Throughout the week, participants will learn songs and choreography inspired by iconic musical theatre and pop anthems that celebrate identity, resilience, and joy. Teaching artists will guide campers through vocal work, staging, and dance while creating a supportive space where everyone is encouraged to show up as their authentic selves.

This FREE weeklong summer camp meets Monday, June 1 – Friday, June 5 from 5 p.m. - 8:30 pm. at the PNC Arts Annex.

✨ Register today at daytonlive.org/q-theatre-summer-camp-pride.

05/14/2026

Throwback Thursday! The Dayton Live Creative Academy’s homeschool studio production, OLYMPUS – THE GREEK ROCK MUSICAL, brought so much excitement and energy to the PNC Arts Annex last weekend. Listen to the cast sing, “North, South, East, West” from this mythical show during the Dayton Live Teeny-Tiny Dressing Room Challenge! ✨

05/12/2026

DAYTON, pop the champagne! Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! The 10-time Tony Award® -winning MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is coming to the Schuster Center July 22-26. Tickets are on sale NOW at daytonlive.org/moulin-rouge.✨

📸 Robert Petkoff and the Company of the 2025 touring production of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL. Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman for Murphymade.

05/11/2026

What a fabulous week of Mrs. Doubtfire the Musical! We couldn’t stop laughing and smiling. Thanks to cast of MRS. DOUBTFIRE for accepting the Dayton Live Tiny Dressing Room Challenge. Listening to “As Long As There Is Love” makes us miss these poppets at the Schuster Center. We’ll be singing this song all week long! 💙

05/09/2026

The energy during a Broadway show night is always thrilling. Thanks to the photographer behind facedayton, Derek Neufarth, for capturing the excitement of patrons before they saw Mrs. Doubtfire the Musical on opening night! 💙

There’s still time for you to catch MRS. DOUBTFIRE at the Schuster Center now through Sunday, May 10. Get tickets at daytonlive.org/mrs-doubtfire.

05/07/2026

Calling all Bigfoot fans, skeptics and true believers! Join the stars of Discovery Channel’s hit show “Expedition Bigfoot” for a thrilling night of legend, lore, and the untamed wild! Hear from Dr. Mireya Mayor and Russell Acord about their research on the elusive beast including behind-the-scenes stories, incredible findings, and the audio you must hear to believe.

Come see them live at the Victoria Theatre in Dayton, Ohio, on Thursday, May 14. Tickets are available at daytonlive.org/bigfoot.

ℹ️ Special shoutout to Changemaker Talent!

05/05/2026

HELLOOOOO POPPETS! Mrs. Doubtfire the Musical opens this evening at the Schuster Center. Based on the beloved film, MRS. DOUBTFIRE tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. 💙

Extend your Broadway experience with a themed drink! from our Performance Bar, Run-By Fruiting, a passion fruit, orange, and lime mocktail with grenadine syrup (with an option to add a shot of your choice liquor).

From our Schuster Center Starbucks, you can order Easy Peasy, a black iced tea with brown sugar syrup or Hello Pistachio – a hot pistachio latte with whipped cream.

See you at the theatre! 🎭

Address

138 North Main Street
Dayton, OH
45402

Telephone

+19376378100

Website

https://www.daytonlive.org/

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