First Night Artists

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Arists: Theatre

Lou Santini

John S. Knight Center-Main Floor 2 7:30-8:15
John S. Knight Center-Main Floor 2 8:30-9

You remember him from WZIP, WRQK and WMMS. In his fifth appearance at Frist Night Akron comedian Lou Santini dishes out hilarious, witty, clever and universal comedy.

Premiere: A new stand-up routine!

Site Sponsored by GAR Foundation

Magic Mike Productions

Around Town 6-9

Invoking the spirit of legendary Houdini, Magic Mike reappears at First Night with mind baffling interactive street magic and in your face illusions!

Premiere: A new illusion!

Magical Theater Company

Akron-Summit County Public Library-High St. Level 5-6
Akron-Summit County Public Library-High St. Level 6:30-7:30

Magical Theater Company presents an astounding bit of acting, storytelling and music that reinvents the classic tale, "Little Red Riding Hood in the Wood," in a simple, yet sophisticated manner.

Premiere: A new performance!

Stage sponsored by The University of Akron

Site Sponsored by Acme Fresh Market

The Illusion Factory

Akron-Summit County Public Library-High St. Level 8-9
Akron-Summit County Public Library-High St. Level 9:30-10:30

Enjoy The Illusion Factory's hilarious adaptation of the children's best seller, "If You Take a Mouse to School." A young boy takes a mouse to school, and the day's events tumult into hilarity and hijinks!

Premiere: First time performing, "If You Take a Mouse to School!"

Stage sponsored by The University of Akron

Site Sponsored by Acme Fresh Market