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Toledo Ballet announced the lead roles of Clara, Fritz, and the Nutcracker Prince for its 83^rd annual production of The Nutcracker. These roles are traditionally shared across multiple casts. The role of Clara will be performed by Leah Brody (11, Sylvania) and Lily Van Tuinen (10, Maumee). The role of Clara’s brother Fritz will be performed by Reed Dute-Semones (9, Millbury) and Beau Koppitsch (8, Perrysburg). The role of the Nutcracker Prince will be performed by Quinn Otto (10, Sylvania) and Jack Koppitsch (11, Perrysburg).

Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced the rescheduling of the highly-anticipated Toledo Symphony event Simply the Best: The Music of Tina Turner due to unforeseen circumstances. Originally scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 30, 2023, the event has been rescheduled to ensure the upmost enjoyment to attendees. The new date for this event is set for Friday, June 7, 2024.

The Toledo Symphony, a member of the Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts, announced that Music Director Alain Trudel’s contract has been extended through the 2025/2026 season. The TSO also announced that frequent guest conductor Steven Jarvi has been named Principal Pops Conductor for the 2023/2024 season.

The Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts announced that Girl Named Tom (Pettisville, OH) will perform with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra for one night only on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the Peristyle. Tickets go on sale on Friday, September 15 at 10am.

Girl Named Tom’s sound is built on the heartfelt voice of Bekah Liechty and her two brothers Joshua and Caleb. During their first year as a band, Girl Named Tom drove their old minivan cross country, playing 67 shows in 27 cities. Girl Named Tom made history as the first trio to ever win The Voice.