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Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center

Second and Main Sts, Dayton, OH 45402
937 228 3630
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Ranked #3 of 24 attractions in Dayton
Type: Theatres
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- 19 May 2013
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Venice
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59 reviews 59 reviews
6 attraction reviews
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We have season tickets for the Broadway Series. The musicals held here are always delightful. I don't think there is a bad seat in the house. The ceiling is breathtakingly beautiful. I enjoyed the Aronoff in Cincinnati until the Schuster was built. The Schuster is so much better and much easier to find and park.

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Dayton, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We've attended opera, symphonic performances and musicals in the Schuster. It is a beautiful space (look at the ceiling to see the sky on the day the Wrights first flew) with astonishingly good acoustics. The Holiday Windows from the old Rike's Department Store at Christmas time just sets the holiday off right.

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Dayton, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

This beautiful performing arts center is a great venue in downtown Dayton. The Mead theater acoustics are excellent. Don't forget to look up and view the star studded ceiling, it represents the star pattern on December 17, 1903 when native sons Wil and Orville Wright first flew at Kitty Hawk.

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Dayton, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

I have been to the Schuster center on a few different occasions: Wicked on Broadway, The Nutcracker, and Mary Poppins. The layout of the venue is wonderful, with a decent view from any seat. The seats are small, to accomodate a larger crowd, so if you are larger in size, I would advise handicap seating. The workers are exceptional, helping... More

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Dayton, Ohio
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013 via mobile

We took the whole family to see Mary Poppins Broadway tour. The Schuster Center is impressive and the show was fantastic. Our seats were at the back of the Orchestra section and we still had a nice view and could hear well. The only downside is the seating configuration. If someone taller is sitting in front of you they totally... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

Hope this was the correct month, Got this as a gift from my daughter. We had a great time, sat in the very top row of the place in the middle, fantastic audio, clear voices in the songs, could hear all the lyrics, except for a couple times with the granddaughter. Although for her size she still was great, that... More

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Dayton, Ohio, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

This Center is top notch. You wouldn't expcect to see such a marvelous facility in a city of Dayton's size, but it is there and just celebrated it's 10th anniversary! The venue is easily accessible, very comfortable, and part of Dayton's history. If you look at the ceiling in the main theater, you will see what the sky looked like... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Fabulous Wagner at the beautiful Schuster Performing Arts Center! Dayton is lucky to have such cultural treasures.

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Fairborn, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

I love this place. The ceiling is amazing and the little lights are so pretty. I have been there for several events and always had a wonderful time. The staff is helpful and friendly. It's a pleasure to go to the Schuster Center. And the parking garage is very convenient and highly recommended

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Dayton
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

This place is out of this world. Best place to see a play in Dayton. During the holidays they bring back the old Christmas windows from downtown Dayton in the past.

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