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.

The magic starts with the gift of a little wooden doll. Clara falls asleep, and suddenly, visions of sugarplums are no longer dreams. Dancing snowflakes dazzle her eyes. Toy soldiers come to life and protect Clara against the Mouse Queen and her troop! She enters the Land of Sweets and the audience journeys with her. Come see Central Ohio Youth Ballet’s The Nutcracker at The Woodward Opera House in Mount Vernon the second weekend of December. The magic is ever-expanding as this youth company brings to life the costumes, sets and choreography of this ballet classic. Come dream with us! Central Ohio Youth Ballet’s The Nutcracker has been a holiday tradition in Central Ohio for over 25 years.

Presented by The Woodward Opera House and PAK United FREE CONCERT In connection with Mrs. Claus' Workshop, presented by PAK United and The Woodward Opera House, a feature concert will begin at 6:30pm. The Dogwood Blossoms, will take the main stage and share with us a medley of Christmas carols! The Woodward Opera House will be transformed into the North Pole for this fun, free, family evening!

Presented by The Woodward Opera House and PAK United The Woodward Opera House in partnership with PAK United announce Mrs Claus’ Workshop, a family friendly event. On Monday December 16th, The Woodward Opera House will transform into the North Pole! This FREE family event will include a visit from Santa himself complete with a photo booth including a picture for you to capture the memory of this evening. We will have crafts, games, cookie decorating, giveaways from supporting partner businesses, and our special treat for the evening a FREE concert presented by The Dogwood Blossoms. The evening events will begin at 5:30pm and continue open house style until 7:30pm.The Dogwood Blossoms will take the stage at 6:30 for all to enjoy caroling in the theater. For more information or to be added to our list of sponsors for the evening contact Dena Hess, Woodward Opera Hosue manager, PAK united representative, by emailing [email protected]

Presented by The Woodward Opera House Sponsored by Mortellaro McDonalds and Park National Bank Saturday, January 18 • 7:00 PM The Woodward Opera House proudly presents CLEVELAND KEYS DUELING PIANOS on Saturday January 18, 2025. Partnering to help raise funds for The Rotary Club of Mount Vernon, this one-night show is sure to sell out quickly. Park National Bank, and Mortellaro McDonalds have joined with The Woodward and The Rotary Club of Mount Vernon in sponsoring this event. The Rotary Club of Mount Vernon, a service organization, will be raising funds to assist their many projects in the Mount Vernon/Knox County areas.

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!!