When it opened December 20, 1928, over 1,500 patrons packed the theatre to listen to the Ritz Quality Orchestra and greet this modern marvel. Completed in only nine months The Ritz Theatre was instantly dubbed “Tiffin’s quarter-million-dollar-movie-palace.”

Throughout the theatre, The Ritz boasts an Italian Renaissance design. The inner lobby quietly mimics the outside of an Italian villa, complete with stucco walls and subtle accents of teal and red. Two marble staircases lead the audience to the balcony where hand painted stencils of red, teal and yellow create the feeling of a trellis in an outdoor garden. The mammoth 1,200 pound chandelier, made of 20,000 Czechoslovakian crystal pieces, hangs impressively from a dome of sky blue Renovated in 1998 to its almost original condition The Ritz Theatre allows us to look back to a time when the theaters themselves often stole the show.

The 1260-seat theatre has hosted a number of artists that were promoted by other organizations. The theatre is also used annually by the Fraternal Order of Police, local dance schools, high schools and colleges and many more…even a couple of weddings and a rehearsal dinner have graced the stage!

THE RITZ THEATRE ANNOUNCES NEW 2024-2025 SEASON OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS SALES BEGIN JULY 15

SINGLE EVENT TICKET SALES BEGIN AUGUST 12

The Ritz Theatre, your destination for live entertainment, is proud to announce another outstanding season of events for 2024-2025 consisting of music, comedy, community theatre, family entertainment and movies. The season includes celebrated artists such as The Righteous Brothers Lovin’ Feelin’ Farewell Tour, Asia Featuring John Payne, John Schneider (country music artist and formerly “Bo” Duke from The Dukes of Hazzard), Yacht Rock the Dock with Ambrosia & Friends, The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, Molly Hatchet and so much more.

Subscriptions for all events on The Ritz Theatre’s 2024-2025 season go on sale beginning July 15 and individual event ticket sales begin August 12. For ticket and subscription information contact The Ritz Theatre Box Office at 30 S. Washington St. in downtown Tiffin, 419.448.8544 or info@ritztheatre.org. Information is also available online at ritztheatre.org.