Upcoming Events
October 2008
Jerry Lee Lewis
In the smallest venue the Killer has played in well over 25 years this inaugural member of the Rock Hall of Fame will shake the Ren!
Bonnie St. John
Bonnie St. John is an author, inspirational speaker, executive coach, TV personality, mother, and seeker of wisdom whose message emphasizes falling down and getting up-in life.
In: Lecture Series
Greater Tuna
Saturday, October 18th, 2008
8:00 PM
What do Arles Struvie, Thurston Wheelis, Aunt Pearl, Petey Fisk, Phineas Blye and R. R. Snavely have in common? In this hilarious send-up of small town morals and mores, they are all among the upstanding citizens of Tuna, Texas' third smallest town.
In: Rental Events
E. T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Both a classic movie for kids and a remarkable portrait of childhood, E.T. is a sci-fi adventure that captures that strange moment in youth when the world is a place of mysterious possibilities, and the universe seems somehow separate from the one inhabited by grown-ups.
In: Movies
Nunsense
Nunsense is a comical story of the Little Sisters of Hoboken starring Sally Struthers which has entertained audiences worldwide!
In: Broadway Series
Haunted Illusions Magic Show
This Halloween, don’t settle for the same old tricks. Treat your family to an evening of mind-blowing magic and comedy that gets the whole audience into the act.
November 2008
Rhapsody in Blue - American Originals
George Gershwin's melding of classical and jazz music successfully transcends categorization and creates something uniquely American and original.
2008 Presidental Election Returns Night
Come on out to Mansfield's Largest Living Room as we fire up the digital projector for some of the most thrilling and exciting television events on our 40 foot television screen! These events are free and open to everyone.
In: Special Events
Wish You Were Here
Clearly the premiere Floyd tribute in the Midwest, Wish You Were Here returns for their third appearance at the Ren.
The Four Bitchin' Babes
The indestructible divas that are The Four Bitchin’ Babes are back and hotter than ever (literally!) in their immensely popular Hormonal Imbalance: A Mood Swinging Musical Revue!
Acappellooza
Two of the most exciting acapella ensembles in the world today come together on the Renaissance stage for one incredible evening of unaccompanied vocal music!
In: Special Events
In the Mood
Much more than a concert, In The Mood presents a retro 1940s musical featuring the In The Mood Singers and Dancers with the sensational “String of Pearls” Big Band Orchestra.
In: Special Events
Bridge Over the River Kwai
The Bridge on the River Kwai is a 1957 World War II film based on the novel Le Pont de la Rivière Kwaï by French writer Pierre Boulle. The film is a work of fiction but borrows the construction of the Burma Railway in 1942-43 for its historical setting.
In: Movies
Old School Freight Train
Old School Freight Train has finely crafted tunes and innovative arrangements that bring creativity, taste and wit to a broad spectrum of contemporary styles - vocal and instrumental.
OSU vs. Michigan
Come on out to Mansfield's Largest Living Room as we fire up the digital projector for some of the most thrilling and exciting television events on our 40 foot television screen! These events are free and open to everyone.
In: Special Events
Lisa Williams: Life Among the Dead
Lisa Williams is an internationally acclaimed Medium and Clairvoyant who has an amazing ability to communicate with loved ones and friends who have passed on to the ‘other side’.
In: Special Events
Magic Tree House: The Musical
Magic Tree House®: The Musical, based on Mary Pope Osborne’s beloved series of children’s books, transports one of Jack and Annie’s Merlin Missions onto the stage to create a theatrical event for the entire family.
In: Special Events
December 2008
Holiday Spectacular Spectacular
Friday, December 12th, 2008
Saturday, December 13th, 2008
Sunday, December 14th, 2008
8:00 PM
3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
3:00
The Mansfield Symphony and Chorus, with special guests Jodi Benson and Neos Dance Theatre, will take audiences on a thrilling ride through Ohio at the height of the Holiday Season!
A Christmas Story
Adapted from a memoir by humorist Jean Shepherd, the film centers on Ralphie Parker, a young boy living in 1940s Indiana, desperately yearning for a Red Rider BB gun for Christmas.
In: Movies
January 2009
The Lettermen
This very special concert with strings and horns will feature all of The Lettermen's famous hits, such as “When I Fall In Love”, “Shangri-la” and “Traces/Memories”.
Parrots of the Caribbean
Palm trees, margaritas and cheeseburgers... The premiere Jimmy Buffet tribute band in the country hits the stage of the Ren just in time to drive away your post holiday winter blues.
A Community Celebration
Join us and a city wide mass choir as the life of this great American is remembered through song, reflection and tribute.
In: Special Events
Lawrence of Arabia
This sweeping, highly literate historical epic covers the Allies' mideastern campaign during World War I as seen through the eyes of the enigmatic T. E. Lawrence.
In: Movies
The Golden Dragon Acrobats
The Golden Dragons are recognized throughout the United States and abroad as the premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company of today.
In: Special Events
Jungle Jack Hanna
Jungle Jack’s live show features many of his favorite animal friends, as well as fascinating and humorous stories and footage from his adventures around the world.
Winter Repertory
Saturday, January 31st, 2009
8:00 PM
Neos Dance Theatre is ready for the first solo performance on stage at the Renaissance Theatre. Your cold January evening might get hot with a night of world premiere work and classic love stories.
In: Default
February 2009
Tony N' Tina's Wedding
Wednesday, February 4th, 2009
Thursday, February 5th, 2009
Friday, February 6th, 2009
Saturday, February 7th, 2009
Sunday, February 8th, 2009
2:00 PM & 7:00PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
3:00 PM
Off-Broadway’s longest running interactive comedy! At Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding, you’re not just a member of the audience – you’re part of the family!
In: Broadway Series
Jim Brickman
Treat that special someone to an evening of romantic music for Valentine’s Day preformed by Jim Brickman, who revolutionized the sound of Adult Contemporary music with his pop-style solo piano.
Amistad
This Steven Spielberg-directed exploration into a long-ago episode in African-American history recounts the trial that followed the 1839 rebellion aboard the Spanish slave ship Amistad and captures the complex political maneuverings set in motion by the event.
In: Movies
Waltzing with the Stars
Taking a cue from the immensely popular “Dancing with the Stars”, some of Mansfi eld’s best known “celebrities” will take to the stage to interpret the great Strauss Waltzes.
March 2009
Nobodies of Comedy
We have scoured the country for the most talented rising stars in stand-up so get ready for a night of incredible stand-up comedy starring the funniest comics you’ve never heard of!
Debbi Fields
Debbi Fields is the founder and former chairperson of Mrs. Fields Cookies, a $500 million company and author of “One Smart Cookie: How a Housewife’s Chocolate Chip Recipe Turned into a Multimillion-Dollar Business: The Story of Mrs. Fields Cookies”.
In: Lecture Series
The 25th Annual Putman County Spelling Bee
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a musical about six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves.
In: Broadway Series
Eileen Ivers
Eileen Ivers, musical star of Riverdance, has established herself as the pre-eminent exponent of the Irish fiddle in the world today and will change the way you think about the violin.
The Godfather
This multi-generational crime saga is a touchstone of cinema: one of the most widely imitated, quoted, and lampooned movies of all time starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino.
In: Movies
