Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

THE GREAT GATSBY 4/7/2026 - 4/12/2026

Fri, 23 May 2025 09:10:12 GMT

THE PARTY’S ROARING IN TOLEDO!

THE GREAT GATSBY is a “Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy” (Entertainment Weekly). Based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Tony Award®-winning new musical is an unforgettable journey of love, wealth and tragedy that brings the Roaring Twenties to life on stage.

Directed by Marc Bruni (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), this story of extravagance and longing features choreography by Dominique Kelley (So You Think You Can Dance), a book by Kait Kerrigan (The Mad Ones) and a jazz- and pop-influenced original score by Jason Howland (Little Women) and Nathan Tysen (Paradise Square).

Performance Schedule:

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 - 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 7:30 p.m.

Friday, April 10, 2026 - 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 11, 2026 - 2:00 & 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 12, 2026 - 1:00 & 6:30 p.m

Stranahan Theatre brings The Great Gatsby via Broadway in Toledo April 7-12, tickets on sale now 4/7/2026 7:30 PM - 4/12/2026 6:30 PM

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:02:05 GMT

NEWS RELEASE

Show Information: THE GREAT GATSBY

The Stranahan, Toledo, OH, presented by The American Theatre Guild

April 7–12, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 6, 2026

Contacts:

Cathy Long, Associate Director,

Cathy.Long@ATGuild.org

Cell: 515-778-2564

Shelby DuPont , Communications Associate II,

Shelby.DuPont@ATGuild.org

Cell: 940-536-4804

RAISE A GLASS, OLD SPORT!

FULL CAST ANNOUNCED FOR THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED

NORTH AMERICAN TOUR OF THE HIT BROADWAY MUSICAL

THE GREAT GATSBY

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!

TOLEDO, OH The American Theatre Guild is thrilled to share full casting for Ohio’s premiere engagement of the smash hit Broadway musical and global sensation, THE GREAT GATSBY, based on the beloved novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. This production is part of the 25–26 BROADWAY IN TOLEDO Series and will take the stage at The Stranahan for eight performances April 7–12, 2026.

Tickets to THE GREAT GATSBY are available for purchase at BroadwayInToledo.com and StranahanTheater.com. Group ticket savings for 10+ are available by contacting Groups@ATGuild.org.

ASSETS: https://app.box.com/s/es41rhxvykblc0vbmmf06xucb1q7wcf2

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 9, 2026 7:30 p.m.

Friday, April 10, 2026 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 11, 2026 2:00 & 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 12, 2026 1:00 & 6:30 p.m.

The North American tour is led by Jake David Smith as Jay Gatsby and Senzel Ahmady as Daisy Buchanan. Rounding out the principal cast are Joshua Grosso (Les Misérables, National Tour) as Nick Carraway, Leanne Robinson (The Book of Mormon, West End) as Jordan Baker, Lila Coogan (Anastasia, National Tour) as Myrtle Wilson, Will Branner (Back to the Future: The Musical, Broadway) as Tom Buchanan, Tally Sessions (A Wonderful World, Broadway) as George Wilson, and Edward Staudenmayer (Girl from the North Country, Broadway) as Meyer Wolfsheim.

The company features ensemble members, D'Marreon Alexander, William Bishop, Justin Scott Brown, Kyle Caress, Valeria Ceballos, Anna Gassett, Joann Gilliam, Rosie Granito, Josiah Hicks, Nina Michael Howland, Tyler Johnson-Campion, Kurt Kemper, Joi D. McCoy, Charlotte McKinley, Macy McKown, Tim Quartier, Alli Sutton, Dee Tomasetta, Ryan Vogt, and Shai Yammanee.

“After witnessing THE GREAT GATSBY ignite audiences on Broadway, the West End, and Seoul, I am elated to bring this beautiful production across North America with an extraordinary cast. Led by Jake David Smith and Senzel Ahmady, this company delivers a GATSBY that feels thrillingly alive and emotionally rich. It is truly must-see theatre.”

— Chunsoo Shin, Producer of THE GREAT GATSBY

Set in the Roaring Twenties, the story follows eccentric and mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby, who will stop at nothing in the pursuit of the lost love of his youth, Daisy Buchanan. Through its fascinatingly nuanced characters – driven by complex inner lives, erupting with extravagance and longing – this epic tale has always been destined to sing. Now, it comes to life across North American stages, with a grand, Tony Award-winning production design befitting the 21st?century.

THE GREAT GATSBY features music & lyrics by Tony Award nominees Jason Howland (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Little Women) and Nathan Tysen (Paradise Square), a book by Jonathan Larson Grant winner Kait Kerrigan (The Mad Ones), and is staged by award-winning director Marc Bruni (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) and choreographer Dominique Kelley (“Mariah’s Magical Christmas Special”, “Dancing with the Stars”).

Through an electrifying jazz and pop-infused score, the epic story has landed on the Broadway musical stage for the first time ever, transporting sold-out audiences to an “extravaganza that explodes with life and energy” (Entertainment Weekly). THE GREAT GATSBY is winner of the 2024 Tony Award® for Best Costume Design, winner of the 2024 Broadway.com Audience Choice Award for Favorite New Musical, and winner of nine top awards for BroadwayWorld’s 2024 Theater Fan's Choice awards, including Best Musical.

THE GREAT GATSBY features Drama Desk Award-winning scenic & projection design by Paul Tate dePoo III (Spamalot, Tommy at The Kennedy Center), Tony Award-winning costume design by Linda Cho (Anastasia, A Gentleman’s Guide...), lighting design by Cory Pattak (Spamalot), sound design by Tony Award winner Brian Ronan (Beautiful, The Book of Mormon), and hair & wig design by Drama Desk Award winner Charles G. LaPointe (The Cher Show, Spongebob Squarepants) & Rachael Geier. Arrangements and music supervision are by Jason Howland, orchestrations are by Jason Howland and Kim Scharnberg (Jekyll & Hyde), additional arrangements are by music supervisor Daniel Edmonds, associate directing from David Ruttura, associate choreography by Cedric Dodd, and casting is by Stephen Kopel and Jillian Cimini at C12 Casting (Gutenberg, & Juliet). Steven Varon-Moore of Gentry & Associates is the General Manager, and Alex Williams of NETworks Presentations is the Production Manager.

The Tour Conductor is Charlie Alterman, Kelsey Tippins serves as the Production Stage Manager, Amanda M. Stuart is the Stage Manager, and Campbell Tiffin is the Assistant Stage Manager. Katie Cortez is the Company Manager, and Frank Deming II is the Associate Company Manager.

The Broadway production of THE GREAT GATSBY began previews at The Broadway Theatre on Friday, March 29, 2024, and opened on Thursday, April 25, 2024, where it continues to thrill audiences and break box office records. The Broadway production followed a record-breaking world-premiere engagement at Paper Mill Playhouse, where it was the highest-grossing show in that organization’s history.

THE GREAT GATSBY made its West End debut at the London Coliseum, which began previews on April 11, 2025, officially opened on April 24, and closed on September 7. The successful Seoul production recently finished its residency at the GS Arts Center in the Gangnam District of Seoul.

One of the most popular novels of all time, The Great Gatsby is a New York Times and USA Today perennial best-seller. It has sold over 30 million copies worldwide since its release in 1925 and continues to sell over 500,000 per year. The novel has been translated into over 42 different languages, and has been adapted into television shows, radio plays, video games, and multiple films – including the blockbuster Baz Luhrmann feature film starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

The North American tour of THE GREAT GATSBY is produced by Chunsoo Shin, OD Company and NETworks Presentations. Mark Shacket and Trinity Wheeler serve as Executive Producers for the production. Worldwide management for THE GREAT GATSBY is handled by Foresight Theatrical.

Please note: BroadwayInToledo.com, Etix.com and The Stranahan Box Office are the only official sources for tickets to all shows in the 25–26 BROADWAY IN TOLEDO Series. If you purchase tickets through another source, you may pay inflated prices and your tickets will not be guaranteed.

The 25–26 BROADWAY IN TOLEDO Series is welcomed by The Stranahan and the Courtyard Toledo Maumee.

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The American Theatre Guild

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of NWO's sold-out Bowl for Kids' Sake April 18 4/18/2026 12:30 PM - 4/18/2026 2:30 PM

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:27:21 GMT

MEDIA ADVISORY

TUESDAY, APRIL 14

Contact:

Dr. Marvin Whitfield, CEO

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio

mwhitfield@bbbsnwo.org

419-243-4600 ext. 101

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio Hosts Sold-Out Bowl for Kids’ Sake Event Featuring Major Announcements

WHAT:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio will host its annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser, its largest peer-to-peer fundraising event supporting youth mentoring programs across the region.

At the start of Session One, the organization will make major announcements, including new funding awarded through the Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. This funding will support expansion of the Empowering Future Leaders group mentoring program, STEM Club and Youth Ambassador Club.

The event will also feature a ceremonial first bowl thrown by Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz to officially kick off the day.

WHERE:
Miracle Lanes
5030 Jackman Rd, Toledo, OH 43613

WHEN:
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Session One: 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. (media encouraged to attend at the start)

WHY:
Bowl for Kids’ Sake raises critical funds to support one-to-one mentoring relationships for youth across Lucas and Wood counties. These programs help children build confidence, develop life skills, and reach their full potential.

This year’s event is sold out, reflecting strong community support and engagement from local businesses and leaders. The combination of a full house, major funding announcements, and participation from community leadership makes this a strong visual and storytelling opportunity for media.

VISUALS & MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

Announcement of new funding and program expansion
Mayor of Toledo delivering the ceremonial first bowl
Large crowd of participants and community leaders
Teams bowling and engaging in event activities
On-site interviews with Dr. Whitfield and attendees

About Bowl for Kids’ Sake

Bowl for Kids’ Sake is an annual event benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio. All funds will remain in the community and keep our agency’s programming available for the hundreds of local children who need the help of a mentor relationship.

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio

The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio is to provide one-to-one mentoring relationships between qualified adults and children in order to help children develop into competent, confident, and caring individuals. The agency provides services to more than 1500 children annually in several different mentoring and leadership programs. It is the agency’s vision that every child who needs a mentor gets one. Through advanced programming, including the Empowering Future Leaders (EFL) program, the organization focuses on four youth development areas (aka Pillars): Life Skills, Leadership Development, Cultural Competence, and Career Development.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio is partially funded by The Lucas County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board. For more information, please visit http://www.bbbsnwo.org/.


	Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio P.O. Box 1369, Toledo, OH, 43604 United States For all inquiries, please contact us at: mwhitfield@bbbsnwo.org

Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful Green Drinks event with Toledo Spirits April 21 4/21/2026 4:00 PM - 4/21/2026 7:00 PM

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:01:24 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful

Adam Cassi, Executive Director

419-213-2254

acassi@ktlcb.org

Green Drinks Returns April 21 with North Toledo Litter Cleanup and Sustainability Networking Event

Toledo, Ohio — Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful and Partners for Clean Streams will host a special Green Drinks event on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, featuring a North Toledo litter cleanup followed by a sustainability networking gathering at Toledo Spirits.

The event begins with a litter cleanup from 4:00 to 5:00 PM in North Toledo and continues with Green Drinks from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Toledo Spirits, 1301 N. Summit St., Toledo, OH. Community members are welcome to attend either portion of the event or both.

Timed just ahead of Earth Day, the event gives residents a chance to take direct action in the community and then connect with other environmental and community-minded individuals in a relaxed, social setting.

“Earth Day is a reminder that cleaner streets and healthier neighborhoods take all of us,” said Adam Cassi, Executive Director of Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful. “This event gives people a chance to be part of the solution and to make a visible difference through the cleanup, then stay to connect, share ideas, and build momentum for a more sustainable community.”

Green Drinks is a free community networking series that brings together residents, professionals, students, and community leaders who care about sustainability, environmental stewardship, and local action. Toledo Spirits offers both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options for purchase.

Participants planning to join the litter cleanup are encouraged to register in advance at: https://www.ktlcb.org/green-drinks

WHO: Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful and Partners for Clean Streams

WHAT: Green Drinks 2026 – Toledo Spirits Litter Cleanup and Sustainability Networking Event

WHEN: Tuesday, April 21, 2026

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM litter cleanup

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Green Drinks networking event

WHERE: Toledo Spirits

1301 N. Summit St.

Toledo, OH

CONTACT:

Adam Cassi

Executive Director, Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful

419-213-2254

acassi@ktlcb.org

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Cleanup participants are encouraged to register in advance at: https://www.ktlcb.org/green-drinks

Adam W. Cassi

Executive Director

Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful

419-213-2254

http://www.ktlcb.org

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