Stranahan Theater & Great Hall

Lovely place to watch a performance. We attended Lindsey Stirling’s Warmer in The Winter concert. We had an upgrade for the pre-show and snacks. The snacks were delicious (especially the sugar cookies and hot cocoa). Complementary coat check lady was efficient as well as friendly. VIP check in and security check was the fastest I had ever experienced. No issues with the view (as some theaters have odd angles or columns). All staff we encountered were pleasant and helpful-no one appeared to be disgruntled for working on a weekend evening.

The place was great and the people working were very good at what they do.

Very high class and well maintained building, great place to go for a wide variety of performances and entertainment acts throughout all seasons of the year

Have been a season theatre member for several years and enjoyed it very much. However, when I called to inquire about the precautions they are taking for next season due to Covid I was informed they are doing very little. They are selling all 2200+ seats and are not going to address the huge crowds prior to the show or after the show in the lobby.They are not requiring masks. Not sure I will be a season ticket holder next season.

Attended for Lindsey Sterling concert, front row seats!Theater is spacious, comfortable seating, and couldnt of had better seats allowing you to be extremely close and personal to stage.Parking is incredibly easy, easier then almost any other arena Ive ever been, easy in and out.Staff is incredibly friendly, and helpful.Only complaint is its a tad disorganized, once past security, youre really a free for all in a tiny lobby room where merchandise, ticket check, and refreshments are all crammed together and theres little structure to control chaos. At one point, I went out a door after being seated and almost was denied re-entry without waiting for ticket line, again, and it was an awful line. Staff member overheard my complaints, and led me through VIP entrance to get around.Overall incredible experience but defintely need to restructure and rethink lobby efforts.

Perfect place to see a show! The staff is helpful and friendly. This was my first time at the Stranahan Theater and I loved the experience. There isnt a bad seat in there. For being smaller than the Huntington Center, it doesnt feel at all crowded or like youre invading the personal space of those around you.

The Stranahan Theater is a Premier, 2,424-seat performance venue featuring a lineup of theatrical productions, comedy shows & concerts, graduations, special events, and private events located at 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd, Toledo, OH 43614, formerly known as the Masonic Auditorium. This place has stood the test of time. I can recall going there as a kid, in my teens, and throughout my adult life. Ive seen countless artists comedians, and stars perform including, Pattie Labelle, Brian McKnight, Aretha Franklin, Fantasia, Ricky Smiley, Kathy Griffin, Tom Joyner, numerous graduations. They have Broadway Productions all the time. Its iconic, if you come through Toledo, you must stop in.

Beautiful clean theatre, with easy access to park and get in. Smooth lines to pick up tickets. Once in the sound throughout was flawless and perfect lighting to see the show.Shout out to the Toledo Ballet putting on The Nutcracker! Wonderful performances from all this evening.

Very good experience. The seats are comfortable and you can see the stage really well from any seat. They have some really good security here. Nothing is going to happen. Saw the Toledo Symphony here and the acoustics are decent. They always bring a lot of shows here and really good ones.

Went there to pick up peaches this morning. Indian River Direct brought them, assembly line service went smoothly with little contact.

The staff was so helpful and friendly. Thank God they had someone to come to my rescue when my car wouldnt start after the show. My first time there and I will definitely come back for other shows.

Went here to see Harry Potter live in concert. The orchestra was amazing they were dead on with the movie. Cant wait for the other live performances. The building is just breathtaking.

After going to this theater many times throughout my life I will say that the experience of seeing a Broadway musical here is quite exceptional. The stage itself is always spacious enough to allow a grand vision of the shows to transpire in your imagination. No matter where I sit in the theater I always hear the music & dialogue very clearly, props for sound quality. I genuinely recommend going to see a show at this place at least once while in the area if you have the opportunity to do so. (^.^)/*

An ideal venue. Its on the small side so although some seats are better than others, there are no truly bad seats. Nice area and lots of restaurants nearby.

My first ballet, the Nutcracker. This was an amazing experience with my daughter

Excellent acoustics, only issue we have with Stanahan is that there is no elevator to the second floor and makes it difficult for a person with disabilities, but then again we could sit on the first floor but everyone stands for concert & blocks view? Just a personal issue I guess?

Great venue. No bad seats and very good sound. Comfortable. Easy, free parking!

Excellent Venue!Our first time there,( as we just moved here) most impressed.Tonights performance was very good. We are looking forward to seeing upcoming events.

A beautiful venue staffed by kind professionals. The bathroom was still acceptible even after the sold out Nutcracker Suite was over.As usual the structural design is not conducive for comfortably handling the size of crowds that go to attend a performance. Very difficult to move around the vestibule and very slow getting out of the parking lot.

This theater is comfortable and the staff are helpful and courteous. I dont believe there is a bad seat in the house. You can clearly here the actors dialogue and singing. Enjoyable productions.

I was the wedding coordinator here for a wedding and it is a beautiful venue!! Helpful staff and a great environment for a wedding!

A great theatre and event space in South Toledo! Ample parking and comfy seating.

Very nice venue. Reasonably priced drinks. Good sightlines no matter where you sit. Sound seemed muddy for the Alice Cooper show. Overall I would definitely come back for another show.

A really nice theater. It was perfect for the concert i went to see. I have NEVER seen a theater like this one before

Love this Theatre. The ambiance is inviting and not overwhelming. The owners have adjusted to modern theatre goers, so I always feel comfortable regardless of who is performing.

Magical Cirque Christmas was fantastic.Every act was just amazing. World class all the way. Loved it.

We saw The Nutcracker here and it was a very pleasant experience. Nice seating and good view of the stage from just about anywhere.

We were here for the Superbowl of all Bridal Shows and it was beautiful! There were a lot of people so it was tough to hear the vendors, but it was beautiful!

Rather tight seats. Really small screen for a movie in such a big auditorium. Pricing fur concession s were surprisingly low. Good overall experience though.

I love events at The Stranahan. It is a great venue for a concert.

Nice size venue. Saw the book of mormon here, very fun.

Staff was great, acoustics pretty good. Seating was problematic, too low and too narrow even after taking the aisle side panel off, almost no knee room (for me). Great show.

Top notch place to watch anything that is put on at the venue. Would recommend it to anyone.

Wonderful bridal show, even the groomsmen enjoyed the show. Many vendors from wedding dresses for bride and bridal party, tuxedos, catering, flowers, reception, ceremony sites, make up, tanning, fitness, financial planning and more. Plenty of samples, beverages, and cash bar for adult drinks available. Also, they had enclosed trolley cars to take you to the Premiere show across the street for rest of the show. They have tons of options, 2 day show, admission price is good for both days. Bring everyone who is interested in wedding planning, because there so much to see and ton information at this show. Great show to get ideas, get your wedding planning done, and the follow up with the wedding vendors that I was interested in afterward the show has been great. Time well spent and worth price of admission. This Bridal show is done every year, skip line buy your tickets online. Come early, parking fills up fast.

Paw Patrol live was a bit pricey for a 1 year old but that was my choice. $15 cotton candy was a joke! The show was cute though.

Its one of Great many ways to relax and enjoy something so Therapeutic. Like a different world.

The concert was amazing, the lighting, the music! My GD and I went for my my birthday, we have our tickets to go back again this yr. So excited !!!

Excellent theater space. We were there today for a gem and mineral show. Well laid out show. Toledo geological society put out lovely displays.

They put on a fantastic Broadway series every year. My mother, friend and I are season ticket holders. Only complaint is the seats are getting worn put and uncomfortable. Other than that clean, friendly staff and always a good time.

This place is amazing! The people that work here are very nice.

Visited many times and every time i enjoy!! Nice big clean business with friendly people!

Alice Cooper was fantastic! Great venue!

Had a blast at Glass City Brew Fest, excited to come back.

Really nice theater and it was really clean and events were properly organized. Bathrooms are clean and accessible. Staff is friendly.

Beautiful venue for a wedding. Wonderful shows brought here to our city.

Cole Swindell for my birthday was Amazing! Loved it.

Free parking, plenty of bathrooms, comfortable seats. Nice place to see a show.

The Stranahan Theater is a great place to see a show, it has a lot of history and a lot of beauty. But I think the best part about it is the shows that it puts on; they bring in some of the biggest names in theater. I would highly suggest you see something here, whether you are a theater buff or new to the scene I know you will have a great time!

Have been a season ticket member for 10+ years. This year they have started new security measures. All the staff is friendly and it does not slow down getting into the building. Was also recently remodeled. Interior looks amazing.

The Nutcracker by the Toledo Ballet was breathtaking. The only downside to the Stranahan is a lack of an elevator. Im disabled and stairs are my enemy.

Free Parking. Concession stands could use a little better organization and throughput but otherwise a fine venue for a show.

Staff great security was polite. Plenty of staff to get people to their seats and answer any questions. Clean. Safe secure well lit parking lot.

Great theater, stopped by to purchase tickets for The Lion King show.

Interesting venue....has nostalgia to it, concerts are a tight squeeze but still very enjoyable

Went to The Stranahan for a performance of Les Miserables. This was my first trip in over 5 years. WOW!!! The changes are amazing. Very beautifully updated. Looking forward to return soon! Also the performance was one of the BEST ever!!!

Beautiful theater and amazingly organized staff. The event I attended was great! Would definitely come back for more events !!

Finding Neverland was the best production I have seen at the theater. I see that there is a new level of professionalism in the operation and the stall. The strict policies on snack, drinks, and security will take some time for customers to get used to. The interior updates are refreshing. A commitment to this level improves the experience.

We saw Ron White here and it was great! The event staff were extremely helpful and kind! The venue itself was beautiful and clean!!

Fabulous venue, great shows and artists performing year-round.

The Bandstand musical was fantastic!!

Best place in Toledo to see a show. The seating is so much more comfortable than arena seating. Much more spaced out. Ushers are very nice, always have a good experience.

Went to see Cody Jinks and The Steel Woods. Nice venue. Restrooms were nice. Its a small enough venue that no matter the seat, youll have a great view. Also, it had a large, on site parking lot, so no fighting over parking. Will definitely try to attend an event again in the future!

It was a very nice theater. My favorite part however was the staff. Not pushy or rude, but very kind, calm, and talked to you while you waited in line.

Theater is vary well maintained, seats comfortable with no obstructitons to stage.

The craft shows here are amazing. Lots of beautiful things.

Pretty and intimate. Small venue with good acoustics. I had an excellent concert experience here.

Looking forward to seeing The Lion King in April.

Fantastic experience. Affordable and convenient. Free parking on site. Plenty of clean restrooms. Amazing staff. All around excellence!

We attend performances on a regular basis here. All the workers I have encountered have been great, and every seat has been easy to see the stage. They have workers in the restrooms at intermission to help people get through the line and back to their seats on time which may seem odd to share but it has made a big difference. The only thing I would improve is the seats themselves, they are a little small for my comfort.They have started checking bags and using a metal detector as you come into the building. It does slow down entering a little and should be taken into account for your arrival time.

Saw Fiddler on the Roof. Great performance. There was a lot of people but there was no wait things went real smoothly

I remember when it was built. So many memories. GREAT night saw Vince Gill.

Juan & Walter have there Midwest Affair there ..its always a fantastic event ..at a Loverly Venue..

We went to see the harry potter and the sorcerers stone and it was amazing!! Highly enjoyed

Fantastic theater that never fails at putting on great shows!

Difficult to get good seats if you are new season ticket holder.

What a beautiful show! Not a bad seat in the place!

Craft show going on today free to the public. Some traditional crafts but some really interesting unique pieces of work as well! Very interesting collection this year!

First time there, great place. Great show

Great seating. You can see the stage know matter where you sit.

It was ok, seating would be appreciated, as the wait is long before you get to be seated on auditorium

Saw a magic show (the champions of magic), it was great! The theatre is beautiful!

Nice theatre with top rate shows. Free parking and easy to get into and out of.

The staff were fantastic and the venue I was attending was nothing short of wonderful

They were very helpful seating the handicap but I do wish they would make it easier to reach the balcony. Not very handicap accessible.

I have been going to the Stranahan for years. It is a top notch place for an event. The staff are always friendly and helpful. Plays, musicals, concerts, graduations, etc. It is my favorite place to go. Not a bad seat in the house. Roomy and comfy seats and free parking.

Toledo Symphony was AMAZING. The theater itself is very beautiful, kept very well.

Very nicely decorated, seating is comfortable for long performances

Nice for chili cook-off

Great graduation for Jadon Fisher

Everything was great, but the lobby got cramped really easily

Excellent place for a concert or musical. Love the atmosphere.

The staff you work with there is wonderful, they help you as much as they can

Great place to see a show. Staff is excellent!

Loved performing at this Theatre! We had a blast.

An absolutely stunning building with lovely people working there!

Great venue for a concert. Alice Cooper rocked!!

Ive always had a great time here, but i went to see fiddler a week or two ago. Everything with the show was amazing. I was in the balcony. During intermission, the mens bathroom upstairs gets turned into a womens bathroom so there is 2 womens bathrooms and zero mens up there. Okay no big deal im 33 years old i can climb some stairs.Im glad i went down there because i caught some 70- 80 year old man who was falling up the stairs. It made me really mad that he had to walk down and back up three flights of stairs to use the restroom so a group of 20- 30 year old woman could use the upstairs. If theres an elevator, i didnt see it. I understand there was a long line at the ladies room but this just didnt sit right with me.

Went for the Alice Cooper concert, this was my first time going to Stranahan for something like this. Was very impressed, staff was great.

Saw Steely Dan show, great time. Mr. Donald Fagan and Co. Put on an excellent show, after all these years still sounded amazing. Stranahan is a clean, comfortable, venue. You can enjoy a glass of wine, mix drink or a nice cold beer.

My first visit here can be summed up with one word - impressive.