Join us at the Sorg Opera House in Middletown, Ohio on Saturday, September 21, 2024 for a classic movie double feature! Start the night classy, and end the night spooky:

6pm: The Philadelphia Story (1940), with Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, and James Stewart

8pm: House on Haunted Hill (1959), with Vincent Price

Presented by your friends and neighbors from the South Main Historic Neighborhood Association

Puppy Pals is a nationally touring family fun, action-packed show where adopted and rescued dogs perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats onstage before your very eyes! Watch spellbound as we lead the puppies and audience through challenging and comical tricks, as the pooches show everyone who is really boss! Full of surprises and laugh-out-loud canine comedy, this performance appeals to children of all ages. This is not only a show but a family fun experience. In every performance, we invite the audience to take part in the show and maybe even step up on the stage.

The World Premiere Screening for Lana Read’s latest film Death for Dinner will take place at the historical Sorg Opera House in Middletown, Ohio on Saturday September 28th, 2024 at 8:00pm.

A savvy Detective named Noah Rafferty (Michael Pare) and his partner Isaiah Baker (Wendell Kinney) investigate the mysterious sudden death of a prominent Ohio Senator, Andrew Rutherford. As they delve into the case, they find themselves entangled with the senator's insanely quirky siblings, and loved ones each vying for a share of their recently deceased father’s millions. The complex web of family dynamics and financial motives adds layers of intrigue to their investigation as they race against time to uncover the truth behind the senator's demise.

Middletown Pride and the Sorg Opera House partner up for a special matinee screening of Love, Simon. The event will be hosted by Roxie D. Mocracy. All proceeds are split between the Sorg and Pride, both non-profit organizations.

ThunderBeard is the ultimate ZZ Top tribute band that authentically recreates the live experience of the legendary band. ThunderBeard will have you singing along to classic hits such as “La Grange,” “Tush,” and “Sharp Dressed Man” as well as many other classics from throughout the band’s 50+ year history. With musicianship and showmanship that rivals the original (and, of course, Fuzzy guitars!), ThunderBeard delivers an unforgettable live show that will have you feeling like you’ve been transported back to the heyday of one of the greatest rock bands of all time.

Join us for a special showing of Gone with the Wind where we leave the lights on for all you crafters to craft with fellow crafters! Crochet, knitting, needlepoint, macramé, drawing, painting, digital art, puzzling, and anything in-between!

We have limited tables, macramé racks (bring some hooks), and plenty of room for all your supplies.

85th anniversary screening of Gone with the Wind

Get into the spooky Halloween spirit with the classic silent film Nosferatu the way it was intended to be seen, accompanied by a live orchestra! Released in 1922, Nosferatu is considered one of the most foreboding and influential horror films in the history of cinema.

Night of the Living Dead, one of the most enduring American films of the 20th Century. This October, the 1968 zombie classic is coming to the Sorg Opera House, for one night only. Night of the Living Dead set the tone for a brand new genre of horror that still resonates today… here is an opportunity to see the original masterpiece on the big screen!

The look, sound and essence of the Purple One explode on stage when The Prince Experience delivers hits such as “Lets Go Crazy,” “Purple Rain," “Kiss,” as well as all the timeless classics. This show brings to life the Purple Rain Era of Prince, complete with costumes, props and choreographed dances. The Prince Experience transports you back in time and gets you ready to party likes it’s 1999.

This COMPLETELY LIVE tribute performs all the iconic songs that have made Queen one of the most legendary rock bands of all time and faithfully recreates the grand scope of Queen’s live shows – musically and visually capturing the amazing live Queen experience that has filled stadiums around the world.

There are a lot of bands doing a tribute to the band Chicago, but back in the early 90s, when Powerhouse decided to put together their Chicago Transit tribute act, they were the first in the world to do so. And they remain today as the longest running Chicago tribute band and the only one to carry four lead vocalists, just as the band Chicago does.