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Weathervane Playhouse, Akron
1301 Weathervane Ln, Akron, OH 44313, United States
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El
Review №1

They have Broadway and off-Broadway shows at affordable prices. They offer tickets packages, which have been gifted to me by my family a couple times. Its so much easier to get in and out of here than the theaters in downtown Cleveland. They have a large theater with only 12 rows, so even in the back you are still close to the action. Their smaller theater makes you feel like you are part of the show. I volunteered here too, which helped me learn about running the spotlight and other things that go on behind the scenes. This is an awesome little theater!

Ro
Review №2

Saw Dangerous Liaisons last night. Wonderful acting and costumes!

Ca
Review №3

Close to home.Doesnt have any inconveniences of driving to downtown Cleveland.The theater is smaller. Generally, you are closer to the stage than downtown Cleveland. Having (front row center) tickets under $30 a piece allowed me and my wife the ability to have a dinner and a show for under $100 .Agatha Christies And then there were none was amazing! The acting was fantastic, not too many things can keep my attention as long as that show did. Made me a fan!

Ti
Review №4

Easy to locate, beautiful and sizable venue

Er
Review №5

Wonderful place place for amazing local theatre!

Ri
Review №6

Went to see grandson in play. Rather disorganized seating a disaster. Play was good, but no programs. Not the normal live theater regarding front office.We went to the performance on Tuesday morning 11/26/19. We had tickets set aside at will call supposedly.Our grandson was in the support cast from a stow grade school. The cast and play were fine seating was the problem plus no programs. My wife and her friends are going today. I hope they would have programs then.You may want to post more signage about the theater being equipped with a hearing loop.

Mo
Review №7

We had 35 minutes before catching The Rock Opera Tommy across the street. Our waiters name was Colin. We explained our dilemma and were served beer and the most AMAZING appetizer trio in time to catch the Introduction! This place must have an amazing staff as the bar was packed and no booths were available! They were ALL hustling!

L
Review №8

LOVE this theater! Not a bad seat in the house! All the volunteers are friendly and helpful. Shows are always great and I am always amazed at the local talent! We just saw School of Rock and we were blown away by the quality of the show and the top notch cast!!

Fr
Review №9

They always put on quality shows! They also have many programs for all ages and they do a lot for the community. Cant say enough good things about this theatre!

Ki
Review №10

In the audience, as a parent of a youth performer, or as a volunteer, Weathervane Playhouse has been an extremely valuable part of my life, and the lives of my family members. Professional staff, professional quality shows, and opportunities for everyone to grow as both a performer or an educated audience participant. Thank you, Weathervane, for years of adding to the quality of our lives.

Su
Review №11

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was a wonderful production. Amazingly talented actors and actresses! Must see! Intimate setting. Perfect for performances.

Ja
Review №12

I just went here for a play and it was amazing. The quality of the entire place was highly professional. The theater itself is clean and spacious. If you want to go to a Broadway show but cannot afford it go to this playhouse.

Ch
Review №13

Not a bad seat in the house. Friendly and informative staff.

Pa
Review №14

Nice enough place, intimate stage, good community theater with a lot of fun musicals. A generally older crowd but youll have fun no matter what.

Ra
Review №15

A nice, intimate theater. Take cash if you plan on buying water or pop. They do sell liquor and a very limited amount of snacks. A very positive experience.

Ch
Review №16

Great classes for kids, a nice clean facility.

Gi
Review №17

So amazing! The ensemble for Joseph and the Technicolored Dreamcoat were absolutely wonderful on and off stage!

Ju
Review №18

Great plays and the Ticket Manager us wonderful !!

Em
Review №19

One of my favorite venues to see shows. I always attend the musicals here. If you have always wanted to see a professional touring show or broadway but can only afford community theater... this is the place for you!

Je
Review №20

Wonderful evening enjoying Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat!! Awesome performances by the entire cat!!!

Th
Review №21

This place lives under a rock. No racial diversity, if you walk in as a minority its like they saw a ghost. Was constantly referred to go to other theatres, asked why, where, who was I looking for, it was like we stepped into the 60s. In Merriman Valley!

An
Review №22

Just saw Joseph and the technicolor dreamcoat and it was an excellent show the whole cast was fantastic would come see it again and many more!!!

De
Review №23

Great performance! Small venue, but nice set up and volunteers.

Za
Review №24

Gorgeous building and stage. Great performance and set . Cant wait to go back!

Br
Review №25

Very nice and comfortable venue.

Ja
Review №26

Awesome performance area and every seat in the house is a good seat. Comfortable seating and a very large waiting room with beverages and snacks available at a moderate price. They even have adult beverages for those who like those. Everyone is so friendly and pleasant making you feel right at home. A great place to go to be entertained!

Ha
Review №27

Loved it here. Wonderful people. So much talent.

Su
Review №28

Good food and always full of returning customers

Bi
Review №29

Nice place...great seats wherever you sit

Je
Review №30

What an amazing Gem we have in this Playhouse. I highly recommend everyone to go see a play there. Best ever!

Ro
Review №31

Took an amazing acting class here! So supportive and helpful!

Al
Review №32

Came to see Joseph - what a show! The theatre was wonderful – I hope to be back for the next show!

Da
Review №33

Good theater at an atractive price.

Wi
Review №34

Nice play. Nice venue

St
Review №35

Great kid programs. They are low key and not intimidating for shy kids.

Vi
Review №36

We greatly enjoyed Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Coat. The very talented cast was well, absolutely amazing! This is definitely a MUST SEE for the whole family! Contact The Weathervane Playhouse to reserve your tickets. Youll be glad you did.

Ki
Review №37

Great performance and talented actors!

Sh
Review №38

We were at Joseph and the Techicolour Dream Coat and it was a wonderful production!! All of the help and staff were most helpful and the facilities are neat, clean, and top notch!! The children and all of the singers and actors were great and it was obvious that they practiced many times and had to for being this good. A gem and worth a visit!!!

De
Review №39

We saw the wonderful preview night for Into the Woods. Wish I lived in the same state instead of seven hours away or I would get season tickets. Will definitely be back when I am next in town.

M.
Review №40

Beautiful theater. Recently renovated with a nice sitting area and Bar. Eclectic selection of shows. Every seat in the theater has a good review.

Ba
Review №41

They did a great job with Tommy.

Ci
Review №42

Great shows, reasonably priced.

ke
Review №43

I saw The Diary of Anne Frank and it was a great performance of it! The theater is so quaint.

jo
Review №44

I went tonight to see a Christmas Carol. It was absolutely amazing. All of the actors and actresses amazing. Their voices beautiful. The best Mr. Scrooge I have ever seen. I had a wonderful night and will definitely visit there again.

Do
Review №45

Another amazing performance tonight. The Weather vane always brings their A game.

C
Review №46

Jesus Christ Superstar. Was an amazing show.

De
Review №47

Whats not to love? Excellent local productions and fabulous camps for the kids. Great central location, plenty of places to go to to dine beforehand or grab a drink afterwards. Modern lobby/waiting area. Clean restrooms.

De
Review №48

Great show nice theatre

El
Review №49

Lovely theater, intimate size. Wish the open areas for wheelchairs had a bit more space

St
Review №50

Always a pleasure to watch a play here. Comfortable seating in a nice theatre. Concessions reasonably priced.

Li
Review №51

I haven t laughed so hard in ages !!! Excellent production, cast, and the timing was incredible!

Th
Review №52

Great show!! We come from the Youngstown area to enojoy their shows.

Ab
Review №53

Great experience. The website isnt clear about ticket costs. We ended up paying 2 to 3 times what the web pages said, but the show was well worth it!

ro
Review №54

I always enjoy myself when I go to weathervane theater.....

To
Review №55

One of the more spacious and welcoming lobbys around for a playhouse. The actors, actresses and performance in general was better than expected. Nice intermediate size Auditorium so all the seats are good. Nice location for the theater with restaurants in the area for pre or post performance food and drinks.

Gl
Review №56

Very good. Funny. Excellent show.

Pa
Review №57

Theres not a bad seat in the house

Ja
Review №58

The plays are good if you like that type of thing, the music is very good and every player and actor is very good

Ba
Review №59

Went to see the play Dream girls, it was awesome, very entertaining.

Je
Review №60

Always a great place to visit. Wonderful settings, crews and cast. Ive enjoyed dozens of productions there.

TM
Review №61

Wonderful place great entertainment ample parking great staff.

Ca
Review №62

This was my first time and from the outside look of building it doesnt look very big but it does from the back you seem to be right up front the stage and lights make the productions awesome and staff are the most adorable when speaking . you can see and feel the excitment that they bring before you walk in

Br
Review №63

Wide variety of productions with local talents!Box office help is spot on...Keith is the best

Ha
Review №64

Excellent theater , only draw back was its either gets really cold on there or to stuffy hot. Still Ill be back again to see a performance

To
Review №65

High quality acting in a community theater atmosphere. Great ticket prices too.

Ka
Review №66

This is my absolute favorite theater in Northeast Ohio. Whether Im volunteering for a show or just sitting in the audience, I love being there. The staff is wonderful, their army of volunteers is incredibly dedicated, the building is gorgeous and well maintained, and the production quality is top notch. I am extremely proud that Weathervane is part of my community.

De
Review №67

Bye, Bye Birdie Play was great, those young kids were talented. WELL DONE

Ch
Review №68

Excellent place. Excellent shows. Just saw Hunchback of Notre Dame.

Jo
Review №69

The show was very good - Saw the Hunchback of Notre Dame. I had never seen the Hunchback of Notre Dame before and I was easily able to follow the plot. I could understand most characters (minus a couple of mixing issues, but thats hard to get around in theater, and it wasnt more agregrious than any other playhouse in the area). Not that expensive either. They have drinks and concessions. The hours flew by watching, very passionate performance.

Re
Review №70

Awesome! Love this place! I could see every show and Id be happy!

Ba
Review №71

Cute, intimate setting for some provocative shows

Ch
Review №72

Fantastic local theater! Take cash for concessions. Free parking.

Da
Review №73

Just saw an outstanding production of Hunchback of Notre-Dame. Do not miss it.

Je
Review №74

Wonderful local theater! Especially love the 8 x 10 series.

ca
Review №75

The best theater in Ohio, hands down (besides the astounding Playhouse Square)! I like to watch performances, especially musicals, so I travel to different theaters in Ohio, and this one is simply spectacular! I regularly go to each summer production, the young actors one, and so far I have seen R&Hs Cinderella, Annie, Honk, and Wizard of Oz. The costumes were exquisite and well designed every time, so meaningful and breathtaking. The actors and actresses are so talented; Weathervane does a grand job for casting, all of them can sing, dance and act very well! My favorite musical I saw in the summer had to be Wizard of Oz. It was radiant, the principal characters were stunning, definitely going places, and the ensembles were great, moving the scenes along with their fun reactions, movements, and singing. The choreography was divine. Everyone in Ohio should get to see a Weathervane show! Im looking forward to seeing the summer one this year, along with Oklahoma!, the musical thats going on closer to summer!

Ro
Review №76

Great show. What a wonderful hidden gem.

Re
Review №77

Fantastic as usual. Professional local theater, excellent execution of timely themed plays. Attending since 1972.

Le
Review №78

It was awesome! Loved the play!!! Theater was awesome!

Be
Review №79

As a volunteer, I get to meet new people and maintain current friendships. There is a variety of productions to entertain everyone. Top quality in the cast and crew.

Pe
Review №80

This is a hidden gem in the Akron area. I was expecting high school quality production and execution. I just saw A Christmas Carol and it was super, first class all round. I plan to see at 4 or 5 production there in 2018.

Br
Review №81

Great local theater. Another cool piece that makes Akron a great place to live!

Ke
Review №82

I always have a fantastic time at the Weathervane Playhouse. Anytime you have the chance to go, definitely visit weathervane for any of their exciting performances.

cr
Review №83

Second time here. Enjoyed both musicials. All ready booked tickets for Bye Bye Birdie.

Ay
Review №84

Fantastic community theater. Friendly and fantastic volunteers. And the productions are always amazing

Ge
Review №85

Very nice place!

D
Review №86

Great shows

Mi
Review №87

The kids acting classes are wonderful. My niece had a blast!!!

Re
Review №88

Great people who love the Arts! My son has been performing here since 2008 and has had an awesome educational experience!

An
Review №89

Really nice theater and worth a night out to go see a play here. Something different to go do. Would be worth a try especially in winter when there isnt much more to do around here.

Th
Review №90

It was good. Small theater though.

Jo
Review №91

Wonderful place with great staff.

Ja
Review №92

Great place for my daughters to take fun theater classes, and to see great adult AND family-friendly shows for reasonable prices!! We asked for gift certificates for Christmas so we could come see more shows this year :)

Ry
Review №93

Every show weve seen was amazing. Professional level costumes, sets and talent. The venue is gorgeous and in a great location. SO HAPPY to have Weathervane in our neighborhood!

Jo
Review №94

Great theatre! Not really a bad seat in the house and tremendous artistic outlet for kids in the surrounding community!

Kr
Review №95

I have been here twice and love the shows! They have some food you can purchasd but also free tea and coffee. :)

Ky
Review №96

My husband and I drove from the east side of Cleveland and enjoyed a showing of Charleys Aunt at Weathervane. From start to finish, the production was phenomenal. Although this is a community theater, it truly is right up there with PlayhouseSquare and the like. The sets are ornate and beautiful to look at, and the actors and actresses speak their lines fluidly without any stumbling or other unnatural attributes. My husband and I felt like we were really able to escape reality when watching a performance at this theater. They also had complimentary tea and a beautiful, modern facility to enjoy during intermission. We will definitely be returning, as this is a place where you enjoy more than just entertainment. Its pure BLISS!

Ja
Review №97

Great place to see live theater.

Mo
Review №98

Wonderful show and good seats

Je
Review №99

Dangerous Liasons is fantastic!! So clever and packed with double entendre!! Laugh out loud entertainment!!

To
Review №100

They always put on a good show less expensive tickets great place to be

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  • Address:1301 Weathervane Ln, Akron, OH 44313, United States
  • Site:http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/
  • Phone:+1 330-836-2626
Categories
  • Performing arts theater
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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