Ohio Star Theater launches Elijah: Prophet of Fire for 2026 season

A new Bible epic will keep Ohio Star Theater busy from spring into late fall, with Elijah: Prophet of Fire opening May 15 and running through Nov. 5 in Sugarcreek.

The production is being positioned as one of the venue’s marquee offerings for 2026. It follows Elijah’s conflict with King Ahab and Queen Jezebel, while also drawing on the widow’s miraculous provision and the fiery proclamation on Mount Carmel. The story gives the theater the kind of dramatic, larger-than-life material that has become part of its identity in Holmes County.

Showtimes will be offered on select days at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through OhioStarTheater.com or by calling 1-855-344-7547. One event listing places the ticket price at $49.95.

For Sugarcreek and the surrounding Holmes County business district, the length of the run matters. A show that stretches nearly six months gives restaurants, shops and lodging around the Dutch Valley campus a long window for added traffic, especially from weekend travelers building a trip around entertainment in Amish Country. The theater sits steps away from dining, shopping and lodging, making it an easy anchor for a day trip or overnight stay.

Ohio Star Theater has spent years building that kind of draw. Ohio’s Amish Country says the theater was relaunched in 2017, moving from a modest space inside the Carlisle Inn Sugarcreek to a state-of-the-art venue with updated sound technology. Holmes County Chamber of Commerce listings describe it as family-friendly and note that it hosts live musicals, concerts and comedy acts year-round.

The venue also brings in performers from beyond the county line. A theater listing says productions feature trained cast members who audition from multiple states and spend the season living and performing in Sugarcreek, giving the shows a polished, touring-company feel while keeping the focus on faith-centered storytelling.

With Elijah: Prophet of Fire, Ohio Star Theater is pairing a familiar biblical narrative with a long seasonal run that can keep visitors coming into Sugarcreek from mid-May through early November. For Holmes County, that makes the show more than a night at the theater; it becomes part of the local tourism economy.