The Stranahan Theater & Great Hall, commonly known as the Stranahan Theater is a 2,424-seat concert hall located in

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. The facility was constructed in 1969 and until the mid-1990s was called Masonic Auditorium because attached to the west side of the theater is a structure owned and occupied by several Masonic organizations. Part of the construction and maintenance costs have been funded by the Stranahan Foundation. Around the time of the name change, theater management began seeking more broad-based community funding. The theater foyer is and the adjacent Great Hall features of meeting space. The property contains parking for 1,200 cars. Fulfilling its primary usage as a concert venue, the Stranahan Theater presents approximately 170 theater events a year. Broadway shows sponsored by Theater League have included ''

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'' by the Toledo Ballet, and '' A Christmas Carol'' by the Toledo Rep. In addition, the Great Hall hosts over 140 banquets, receptions, and trade shows each year. The Stranahan Theater is the largest

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. It operates primarily as a rental house and is owned and operated by a 501c3 non-profit trust. Former executive directors include Penny Marks and Ward Whiting. Steve Hyman was named Executive Director in May 2014.

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