2,199 New Seats and a Broadway First for Toledo

Big changes are happening at the Stranahan Theater, and Toledo theater fans are about to experience them firsthand.

Kyle sits down with Scott McGardy to talk about the Stranahan’s first complete auditorium reseating in more than 50 years. All 2,199 seats have been replaced, cup holders are finally here, and major ADA improvements are making the theater more accessible and comfortable for everyone.
But that’s only part of the story.

They also talk about the upcoming Broadway in Toledo season and why this year is a big one for the city. The Bodyguard will launch its national Broadway tour right here in Toledo, with the cast and creative team spending weeks in town rehearsing before opening night.

Scott explains how Toledo landed the opportunity, what it could mean for future national tours, and why supporting Broadway in Toledo has an impact that reaches beyond the theater.

Plus, Kyle makes plans to put those brand-new Stranahan seats through the official Stage Door seat test.

New seats. A new Broadway season. A national tour launching in Toledo.

There’s a lot happening behind those Stage Doors.