What is a Living History presentation?  It’s simple. An actor brings an historical character back to life.  How do they do it? The actor does in-depth research into the character they have selected and create a presentation around the information that they have learned. The actors do not use a script that has been produced by someone else, but have created their own original dialogue. We at MadCap Living History do our best to represent the character as realistically as they were in life. We delve deeply into their life, and focus on various aspects that we find interest, and believe will find entertaining. We do our best to be accurate and respectful of all of our characters, even the ones that weren’t so respectable.

MELODY GUY will be in concert at The Woodward Opera House on Friday evening September 20th. This is a FREE community event with only a donation requested to attend! Doors will open at 5:30p with the concert beginning at 6:15p A uniquely gifted songwriter and performer, Melody Guy continues to reach fans and inspire them to follow her through a life’s journey of love, loss and independent triumph of the spirit. Artists of varying genres have recorded her songs from Sherrie Austin to Jesse James.

Mt. Vernon Community band & The Knox Community Jazz Orchestra are proud to present a joint concert of movie music and big band jazz! Come hear music from popular tv and movie favorites performed by the Mount Vernon Community Band! Enjoy classic and contemporary big band jazz charts by the Knox Community Jazz Orchestra! Support your local community bands and show them some love! Admission will be free with donations taken at the door to help support local music! Doors will open to the public at 5:30. Get there early for a great seat! (There's not a bad seat at The Woodward, but still...)

Presented by Dogwood Blossoms Chorus Sunday, October 13 • 3:00pm VENUE:The Woodward Opera House(107 South Main St., Mount Vernon, OH 43050) TICKETS:Adult Pre-Sale: $15 • Adults at the door: $20 Children under 10 are FREE Music, romance, intrigue, and a bit of magic makes this chorus-driven romp a can’t-miss experience! Special guest performers Daybreak Quartet will dazzle and delight a cappella and music lovers everywhere!

Two 19th-century portraits, "Dawn" and "Mid Day," were returned to their home in The Woodward Opera House just before the close of 2020. The paintings were commissioned for the theater and are original to 1884 when it opened.

The Woodward Opera House Conservancy is pleased to announce the addition of Dena Hess-McKinstry to The Woodward’s staff as house manager, effective January 1, 2021.

  Lean on Us - Knox County, Ohio The Woodward Opera House Conservancy is proud to collaborate with local artists to produce this uplifting video

The Aisle lights for the Opera House center aisle and the outter areas of the theater were completed and look beautiful!

Today we set up the Opera House Floor and the Recital Hall for banquets.

The balcony theater seats are completely installed. Indeed, they are beautiful!!