IMPORTANT NOTE:
BOX SEATING HAS OBSTRUCTED VIEWS
Box views are obstructed by sound equipment and curtains. Up to 1/2 the stage will be not be visible. Box seats require steps to access and are not wheelchair accessible. There are NO REFUNDS on these seats.
Sorg Opera House Guided Tour
Take a guided tour of the historic 132-year-old Sorg Opera House!
Led by a SORG volunteer, this 90-minute tour explores the theater's rich history and architecture—including the lobby, balconies, projection booth, backstage, and more.
Wicked Sing Along
Get ready to belt out your favorite Wicked tunes at a one-of-a-kind Wicked sing-along experience at the Historic Sorg Opera House!
Crafting with the Classics: The Neverending Story
Crafting with the Classics returns to the Sorg. Join us for a special lights-on showing of The Neverending Story. This is a special event geared towards crafters and artisans to come and work on projects and meet some fellow crafters.
Signs of Life: The American Pink Floyd
Signs of Life: The American Pink Floyd faithfully captures the music, emotion, and excitement of a Pink Floyd concert. The group features eight incredible musicians and a top-notch production team dedicated to reproducing the vast and spacious Pink Floyd sound.
Scotty Bratcher
Middletown Native and blues guitarist Scotty Bratcher makes his debut at the Sorg.
Reefer Madness Fundraising Event
Don’t miss the high-camp cult classic that’ll have you laughing, gasping, and questioning everything you thought you knew about the “devil’s lettuce”! Join us at the historic Sorg Opera House for a pay-what-you-can screening of Reefer Madness—a hilarious night of vintage propaganda, over-the-top drama, and unforgettable moments, all for a great cause.
Crafting with the Classics: Grease
Greased Lightning meets yarn delight! Join us for Crafting with the Classics at the Sorg as we screen the iconic musical Grease—with the lights on and the volume down, so you can stitch, purl, or crochet your way through Rydell High.
Grease
Get ready to return to Rydell High, where the hair is high, the songs are catchy, and summer love never really ends.
Classic Rock Symphony
Classic rock Symphony brings you the the ultimate classic rock tribute to Foreigner, Boston, Journey, and more!!!
Captain Fantastic Detroit: The Ultimate Elton John Tribute
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
For decades, Elton John has dazzled audiences worldwide with his electrifying performances and timeless music. Captain Fantastic Detroit isn’t just a tribute—it’s a full-scale Elton John experience.
Dead Man's Rocky Horror Shadowcast
Dayton’s wildest cult movie experience is here! Dead Man’s Rocky brings The Rocky Horror Picture Show to life with a raucous cast, audience participation, and over-the-top fun. Props, giveaways, dancing—need we say more?
Gabriel Sanchez presents THE PRINCE EXPERIENCE
Step into a night of electrifying music, unforgettable style, and pure funk as Gabriel Sanchez presents THE PRINCE EXPERIENCE brings the spirit, sound, and soul of Prince to life.
Cincinnati Transit Authority: A Chicago Tribute
Cincinnati Transit Authority is an eight-piece band paying tribute to the great horn driven sound of Chicago Transit Authority. Originating in Cincinnati, Ohio, the band consists of some of the area's best rock, jazz, and blues musicians.
A Celtic Christmas with On the Lash
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with A Celtic Christmas with On the Lash at the historic Sorg Opera House. This high-energy ensemble brings the spirit of Irish traditional music to life with rich harmonies, masterful musicianship, and timeless melodies
The Cleverlys
The Cleverlys are a one-of-a-kind comedy/music blend coming from the remote part of the Ozark Mountains, near Cane Spur, Arkansas.
Tyler Christopher & The Roustabout Show Band
Get ready to shake, rattle and roll with the king for one night and one night only. Tyler Christopher & The Roustabout Show Band will have you dancing in your blue suede shoes.
Children's Letters to God: A Musical
Children’s Letters To God: A musical that follows the lives of five young friends, as they voice their beliefs, desires, questions and doubts common to all people but most disarmingly expressed by children.
Rhonda Vincent
After a sold out debut at the Sorg Opera House, Rhonda Vincent returns! Part of the Sorg Opry House Series of concerts.
Rise Up Presents: 13 JR, The Musical
With a catchy rock score from Tony Award-winning composer, Jason Robert Brown, (Parade, The Last Five Years, The Bridges of Madison County) and a hilarious book by Tony winner Robert Horn (Tootsie, Shucked) and Dan Elish (13), 13 JR. tells a timeless story about fitting in - and standing out!
Turn to Stone: A Tribute to ELO
Turn to Stone: A Tribute to ELO delivers an unforgettable evening of Electric Light Orchestra’s biggest hits! Experience the nostalgia of a legendary rock band as Turn to Stone captures the magic of a 1970’s ELO performance with a live string section, light show and ’70’s clothing.
The RUSH Experience
Experience the unparalleled legacy of Rush with "The Rush Experience" as they take the stage at the historic Sorg Opera House.
Silent Betrayal Movie Premiere
A “red-carpet” event to host the World Premiere of the Independent Film – “Silent Betrayal," the latest film from Black Cat Motion Pictures and helps raise funds for the restoration of the historic SORG Opera House.
Butler Philharmonic Chorus: Voices of Spring
Come and hear the Butler Philharmonic Chorus sing your favorite numbers from the stage and screen! Featuring selections from The Music Man, Les Miserables, Into The Woods, and many more! You'll be transported to the stages of Broadway in your own back yard!
Butler Philharmonic presents Viennese Nights!
The Butler Philharmonic Orchestra returns to the beautiful Sorg Opera House for a March 15 concert of music highlighting masters of the Classical Era of music history. The Mozart boys, Wolfgang and his father Leopold, join Ludwig van Beethoven for an evening of the finest of the late 18th century.
The Addams Family
The Addams Family school edition features an original story, and it's every father's nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family -- a man her parents have never met.
Valentines Day with the Belairs
The Belairs are a Las Vegas style Musical Show Band playing 50s and 60s music. The show includes 4-part harmonies, costume changes and eye-catching choreography.
February Guided Tour of the Sorg Opera House
Join the 1st Guided Tour of 2025! Come see the 2nd balcony, under the stage, and even peek into the boiler room while learning about our rich 134 history.
January Guided Tour of the Sorg Opera House
Join the 1st Guided Tour of 2025! Come see the 2nd balcony, under the stage, and even peek into the boiler room while learning about our rich 134 history.
Crafting with the Classics: Casablanca
Crafting with the Classics is a lights-on event for crafters and artisans to come watch a movie, meet new people, and craft while watching classic movies in our 134 year old theater.