Akron Ohio's Carousel Dinner Theater has “expect the unexpected” as its motto.

People place prime importance on their leisure time. Dinner theater is always an enjoyable experience.

Many dinner theaters claim to be the largest, Carousel is no exception. Whether it really is the largest or not, it is one of the best. Carousel productions are put on by union members. It's not just for laughs. Using union talent helps to ensure a high quality show.

Born in a converted supermarket in 1973, Carousel moved to its current digs in 1988. The theater accommodates patrons looking for both dinner and a show, as well as those who want to skip the meal but see the show . Over the last few years the production quality has risen, attracting even more serious professionals from the New York theater business. As a result show quality has improved.

”Wicked” has been a very popular play . This is a story that takes place before the Wizard of Oz and involves many of the witches in that world. Patrons are urged to see the story that started it all, as Carousel is currently showing the Wizard of Oz. One of the big draws is the colorful Proscenium that shifts the sets around the stage. The blog at http://carouseldinnertheatre.blogspot.com discusses this and other aspects of the quality production . Yes, plays like many people now have their own web sites.

Many Broadway productions eventually find their way to the Carousel. ”The Odd Couple” brought down the house in 2008. Others include Annie, Grease and even the Sound of Music. Here you can enjoy good food and Broadway without going to Broadway. In 2009 the theater hosts the very popular High School Musical.

The Carousel Dinner Theater gives Akron's citizens and visitors a taste of the New York nightlife. Take a look, you might be surprised.