A Wednesday night fire at La Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro cut into showtime and sent people hustling out of an on-site building, but everyone made it out safely and no injuries were reported, officials said.
The blaze was reported around 7:30 p.m. at the theater complex on West Central Avenue, according to WKRC Local 12. Crews arrived to find smoke showing and one of the three buildings on the property, identified as the dorm, involved in the fire.
Beloved local stage with a long run
La Comedia has been serving up dinner-theatre productions since 1975 and bills itself as “A Taste of Broadway” on its website, which lists its Springboro address and current season lineup. The Journal-News reported the theater had multiple productions slated through the spring and summer, and those shows could be affected while officials evaluate the damage.
Fire response and investigation
Fire crews knocked down the flames quickly, and officials told WKRC Local 12 the incident did not cause major damage. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and local fire officials stayed on scene to secure the property.
What patrons should know
Patrons holding upcoming tickets are being urged to check La Comedia or contact the box office for schedule changes and refund information. The theater’s 2026 season included titles through the summer, so the community will be watching closely for any cancellations or date shifts.
The swift response from firefighters kept the situation from becoming a bigger disaster and left the building’s future, along with the season’s status, hinging on the fire department’s review. This story will be updated as officials and the theater release more details.
