The Carousel Dinner Theater, (also known as The Carousel) is a theater located in Akron, Ohio. This is a dinner theater which features a three course dinner and a Broadway musical. The theater began in 1973 in a converted Ravenna, Ohio supermarket. The theater featured a stage which revolved around, which is the reason why the theater is named The Carousel. soon after the Dinner Theatre moved into its current Akron Location at 1275 East Waterloo Rd. in March, 1988. In January, 2003 the partnership of Joel Palmer and David W. Slaght acquired the business. As of today, thousands of people come to see a Carousel show, making it the largest and most popular Dinner Theatre on Earth


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The Experience

The Carousel Dinner Theatre is a theater that is not like others. This kind of theater provides a special experience for guests who come. You begin by walking into a lobby with many marquees and red carpeting as well as the box office and coat room. You will go to the box office to present or get your ticket for the show. You will than go up a carpeted ramp through the double doors and into an enormous showroom. The showroom features a 1940's New York Supper club atmosphere combining a Lavish Vegas feel. You will than take your seat and a waiter or waitress will attend to you with your menu/playbill. You will order your first course, which is your unlimited beverage and appetizer. When the waiter or waitress comes back to you again, you will order main course meal. The main course includes a variety of steaks, seafoods, pasta, and soups. You will enjoy your meal and once you complete your meal, you can order your dessert for the intermission. If you did not notice, your meal comes before the performance due to safety reasons. It is also because you can hear much noise from forks on your plates and the talking. However, there is no loud noise. It is very peaceful, relaxing, and enjoyable. The show will than begin. The show features a very amazing set, lavishing costumes, amazing choreography, and music that will have everybody in a content emotion. After the first act, there will be a 25 minute intermission. During this time, you will enjoy the dessert you ordered before the first act began. When the intermission is complete, you will than enjoy the second act of the show. When the show is finished, you will be guaranteed to have had an enjoyable time.

Groups

Red carpet treatment awaits motorcoach tour groups - the underpinning of the Carousel business. Upon arrival, all motorcoaches are personally greeted by management staff. We love motorcoaches and adore the guests that come with the coaches. Carousel's Group Sales Department works closely with all groups and can provide overnight entertainment packages from one to three nights that include Northeast Ohio's finest hotels and popular attractions.

The State of Ohio, as well as the Akron community, has welcomed the Carousel as a vital force for tourism... with its proven track record of group tour business from across the country and Canada, as well as international travelers. As a destination or overnight stop, the Carousel location at 1275 East Waterloo Road in Akron - just off Route 224 and Interstate 77 (only miles from Interstate 76 and the Ohio Turnpike) - makes the Carousel accessible for those traveling near Northeast Ohio. The Carousel has, year after year, been voted as the top motorcoach attraction in Ohio and the top entertainment value in Akron.

2008 season

The Odd Couple

January 9- February 23

The King and I

February 27- April 26

Damn Yankees: Cleveland Indians Edition

April 30- June 28

Viaggio

July 2- August 23

The Wizard of OZ

August 27- November 1

All Shook Up

November 5- January 3, 2009

FAQ

Q: Are your shows touring shows?
A: No, Carousel produces their own shows, right here in Akron, Ohio and they are equal to or exceed any touring production in our area.

Q: Is Carousel an Equity theatre?
A: Carousel is the largest of any professional Equity Union theatres in Ohio, and one of the premiere Equity theatres in the region.

Q: Where do you get your actors?
A: We cast professional Equity actors from New York and across the United States. Most shows feature a mix of leading Equity roles and non-equity supporting and chorus or ensemble roles. When the cast size exceeds a certain number and when other factors are considered, we will cast locally.

Q: How do you pick your shows?
A: Choosing shows for each new season begins almost two to three years ahead of time. It depends on what shows are being offered by licensing companies, what other theaters in our region have requested or have those shows booked and what we feel will be the best productions for our Carousel audiences. We are committed to bringing new productions, sometimes leading edge but balanced with the true and tested musicals. We also send out random individual and Current Carousel Subscriber surveys for feedback.

Q: Is your food prepared on site?
A: Carousel employs an accomplished Certified Executive Chef and a full restaurant kitchen staff of thirty three individuals plus a service staff of over seventy. All meals are served sit down in our dining room.


Q: Do you have a dress code?
A: The dress code is considered ‘business casual.’ We suggest dress shirts or sweaters and dress pants for men; dresses, skirts or pant suits for women. As always, you may dress as formal as you like for any occasion. Please no ball caps, t-shirts, tennis shoes, jeans, shorts, jogging suits or workout gear.

Q: How do I buy a Subscription?
A: Carousel Subscriptions offer all 6 shows at up to a 31 percent discount off regular Box Office pricing! Carousel’s annual New Subscription drive runs from September 1 – December 31.


Q: How do I join your mailing list?
A: Simply click on this link to add your information and join our mailing list today!

Q: Does your food contain MSG?
A: Carousel does not serve any items that contain Monosodium Glutamate.

Contact information

For reservations or questions on Seating and Ticket availability, contact the Carousel Box Office:
(330) 724-9855 or (800) 362-4100

Carousel Dinner Theatre, LLC
1275 E. Waterloo Rd.
Akron, OH 44306

FAX (330) 724-2232

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