Live Entertainment

Lakeside boasts a celebrated history of famed musicians, renowned politicians and other historical prominent figures, who have graced the stage of the historic Hoover Auditorium.  The likes of Eleanor Roosevelt, Amelia Earhart, Ray Charles and Pat Boone, among others have enlightened and entertained crowds in the 2,600-seat auditorium.

A wide variety of arts programs are offered nightly at 8:15 pm in Hoover Auditorium.  The 2011 Chautauqua summer season schedule includes, Riders in the Sky, The Temptations featuring Dennis Edwards, Kenya Safari Acrobats, "Let's Hang On!" - Frankie Valli Tribute, Gaelic Storm, Righteous Brothers' Bill Medley, OSU Alumni Band, John Ford Coley Band, Starship starring Mickey Thomas, Shae Laurel and Helen Welch "Divas: Celebration of the First Ladies of Song." The Lakeside Symphony Orchestra will also peform eight inspiring concerts. 

Upcoming Events at Hoover Auditorium

May 26, 2012 — Summer Opening Ceremony with the Golden Dragon Acrobats
To celebrate the beginning of another summer season at Lakeside, the Golden Dragon Acrobats will perform in Lakeside’s Hoover Auditorium on Saturday, May 26. The Summer Opening Ceremony will kick-off…
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May 27, 2012 — Beach Party Boys-Tribute to The Beach Boys
The Beach Party Boys will entertain the crowd at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 27, in Hoover Auditorium. The group will reproduce the authentic look, vocal harmony and instrumentation of…
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Jun 23, 2012 — Mike Albert & the Big "E" Band
To kick off the 139th Chautauqua summer season, Mike Albert & the Big "E" Band returns to Lakeside at 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, June 23, in Hoover Auditorium. Albert is…
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Jun 25, 2012 — Hoover Movie Night

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