Renaissance Theatre announces lineup for 2024-25 season

The upcoming season at the Renaissance Theatre features national acts on back-to-back weekends in January.

Country music group Sawyer Brown will take the stage Jan. 11, followed by Take 6 Jan. 18.

Sawyer Brown has released 18 studio albums and has charted more than 50 times, including three No. 1 singles: "Step That Step," "Some Girls Do" and "Thank God for You."

The band's sound is largely defined by country pop and rock music influences, with cover versions of songs by George Jones, Michael Johnson and Dave Dudley also among their hit singles.

Take 6 is an American a cappella gospel sextet formed in 1980 on the campus of Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama. The group integrates jazz with spiritual and inspirational lyrics. Take 6 has received several Grammy Awards as well as Dove Awards, a Soul Train Award and nominations for the NAACP Image Award.

The rest of the 2024-25 season at the Renaissance features a variety of entertainment.

"We've worked hard to bring a season of entertainment for our community that has something for everyone," said Renaissance President and CEO Chelsie Thompson. "With a free symphony concert to kick off our season and a variety of affordable pricing options, including subscriptions and memberships, we want to ensure the community knows we are here to serve and provide a space where everyone can experience and enjoy all that the arts have to offer."

Season promises 'Experiences for Everyone'

This season promises to embody the ethos of "Experiences for Everyone," offering diverse programming that reflects the vibrant cultural tapestry of Mansfield.

The Park National Bank Broadway Series starts with Disney's classic "Beauty and the Beast," followed by the uproarious musical comedy "The Producers" and culminating with the iconic rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar."

Music lovers can delight in the Avita Health System Concert Series lineup, which includes Electric Avenue's 1980s MTV Experience, a Motown and soul celebration titled Uptown, and Ramble Tamble's tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival.

In the OhioHealth Symphony Series, Mansfield Symphony Orchestra treats audiences to a diverse repertoire, including a free community concert, holiday pops and a collaboration with Broadway on "Fiddler on the Roof."

The Mechanics Bank Education Series offers the Mansfield Youth Theatre's production of "Disney's Aladdin Jr.," sensory-friendly performances, Teddy Bear Concerts and workshops like Improv Underground and MindSprouts Showcase.

The Innovation Series presents "South Pacific" and the Emerging Artists Festival, featuring fresh new plays and musicals. Meanwhile, special events like the U.S. Army Field Band concert promise memorable experiences.

The Spotlight Series showcases cinematic gems like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the classic ballet "The Nutcracker," complemented by jazz performances and the comedic stylings of Preacher Lawson.

The Pictures on the Plaza outdoor film series returns, featuring family favorites such as "Space Jam," "Jumanji" and "Shrek."

Tickets and the complete schedule for the 2024-2025 season are available at rentickets.org. For information, visit the Renaissance box office or call 419-522-2726.

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This article originally appeared on Mansfield News Journal: Renaissance Theatre's lineup for next season includes country group