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Akron, OH 44313

The Prom
The Prom
4/25 - 5/12/2024


THE PROM Music by Matthew Sklar Book by Bob Martin, Chad Beguelin Lyrics by Chad Beguelin April 25 – May 12, 2024 Four eccentric Broadway ...

Something Rotten!
Something Rotten!
6/13 - 7/7/2024


OMETHING ROTTEN! Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell Music and Lyrics by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick Directed by Melanie YC Pepe Assistant Directed by Kevin ...

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory


ROALD DAHL'S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Musical August 8-September 1 Music by Marc Shaiman, Lyrics by Marc Shaiman and David Greig Book by David Greig, Songs ...


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Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Cleveland Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


by BWW Awards - December 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Cleveland Awards; BYE BYE BIRDIE, MOVING DAY, Olde Towne Hall Theatre & More Lead!


by BWW Awards - December 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards; BYE BYE BIRDIE, MOVING DAY, Olde Towne Hall Theatre & More Lead!


by BWW Awards - December 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards December 5th Standings; BYE BYE BIRDIE Leads Best Musical!


by BWW Awards - December 05, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards; MOVING DAY Leads Best Play!


by BWW Awards - November 27, 2023

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards; BYE BYE BIRDIE Leads Best Musical!


by BWW Awards - November 20, 2023

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

First Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards; Olde Towne Hall Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


by BWW Awards - November 13, 2023

The first wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 13th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards


by BWW Awards - January 23, 2023

The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022....

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards; Rubber City Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


by BWW - December 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites....

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards; at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre Leads Best Ensemble Performance!


by BWW - December 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites....

Past Shows

Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida


ELTON JOHN AND TIM RICE’S AIDA    February 22 – March 17, 2024 Music by Elton John Lyrics by Tim Rice Book by Linda Woolverton ...

Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida


LTON JOHN AND TIM RICE’S AIDA    February 22 – March 17, 2024 Music by Elton John Lyrics by Tim Rice Book by Linda Woolverton, ...

8x10: The Eileen Moushey TheatreFest


8X10: THE EILEEN MOUSHEY THEATREFEST New 10-minute play festival January 11 – 21, 2024 Created and first produced by Eileen Moushey -- a longtime Weathervane Playhouse ...

Elf the Musical
Elf the Musical
11/24 - 12/17/2023


Elf the Musical  Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin Music by Matthew Sklar Lyrics by Chad Beguelin Based on the New Line Cinema film ...

Elf, The Musical
Elf, The Musical
11/24 - 12/17/2023


    ELF THE MUSICAL Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin Music by Matthew Sklar Lyrics by Chad Beguelin Based on the New Line Cinema ...

Murder on the Weathervane Express


Climb aboard the Weathervane Express for an afternoon of murder, mystery, and mayhem on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. Start your journey at Greystone Hall ...

Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express


AGATHA CHRISTIE’S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig September 28 – October 15, 2023 Directed by Fred Gloor Stage ...

Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express


AGATHA CHRISTIE’S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig September 28 – October 15, 2023 Directed by Fred Gloor Just ...

SUBMISSIONS FOR 8x10: The Eileen Moushey TheatreFest


Call for submissions for 10-minute plays, accepted through October 15, 2023! Weathervane's annual 10-minute play festival is back! The festival will take place in January ...

Matilda, The Musical
Matilda, The Musical
8/10 - 9/3/2023


ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA THE MUSICAL August 10 – September 3, 2023 Book by Dennis Kelly Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin Based on the book, Matilda by ...

Seussical Jr.
7/21 - 7/23/2023


Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and all of your favourite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical jr, a fantastical ...

Ragtime
Ragtime
6/15 - 7/9/2023


At the dawn of a new century, everything is changing...and anything is possible. Called "a triumph for the stage," and "the best musical in twenty ...

Ragtime The Musical
Ragtime The Musical
6/15 - 7/9/2023


Musical - June 15 through July 9, 2023 Music by Stephen Flaherty Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Book by Terrence McNally At the dawn of a ...

Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap


A group of strangers are stranded in a snow storm with a murderer in their midst. Will they reveal the killer before they themselves become ...

Sister Act
Sister Act
2/23 - 3/19/2023


Musical Comedy - February 23 through March 19, 2023 Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Glenn Slater Book by Cheri & Bill Steinkellner Additional Material ...

Sister Act
Sister Act
2/23 - 3/19/2023


Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture, Sister Act, is a musical adaptation of the hit 1992 film, featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time ...

Mary Poppins
3/10 - 3/12/2023


Mary Poppins is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country, which has Variety raving, “This is the rare touring production ...

8x10: The Eileen Moushey TheatreFest


Original Works Festival - This annual short-play festival enters its second decade. Eight plays, 10 minutes each, and a winner chosen by you, our audience! ...

Plaid Tidings
12/20 - 12/29/2022


Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings is a brand-new show that offers the best of Forever Plaid tied-up in a nifty package with a big Christmas bow ...

Elf, The Musical
Elf, The Musical
11/25 - 12/18/2022


Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. Here, the would-be elf is raised, unaware ...

Sweeney Todd
Sweeney Todd
9/29 - 10/16/2022


Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony Awards (including Best Musical) after its Broadway premiere over 40 years ago. ...

The Play That Goes Wrong
8/4 - 8/28/2022


From Mischief, Broadway masters of comedy, comes this smash hit farce. Welcome to opening night of the Cornley Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at ...


Based on the classic film, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is an authentic piece of Americana, a time-tested romantic comedy with a special, contemporary relevance. ...

Steel Magnolias
6/16 - 6/25/2022


Robert Harling Weathervane Playhouse...

9 To 5, The Musical
6/2 - 6/11/2022


9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL is a hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era. 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL tells the story ...

Becoming Dr. Ruth
4/7 - 5/1/2022


Mark St. Germain Weathervane Playhouse...

Steel Magnolias
6/17 - 6/26/2021


Weathervane Playhouse Robert Harling...

Seven Brides For Seven Brothers


In this quintessentially and unmistakably American take on the war between the sexes, seven empowered frontier women take charge of their destinies (and their men) ...

Steel Magnolias
6/11 - 6/20/2020


Robert Harling Weathervane Playhouse...

9 To 5, The Musical
9 To 5, The Musical
5/28 - 6/6/2020


Three unlikely friends take control of their office and learn there is nothing they can't do, even in a man's world....

By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
2/20 - 3/8/2020


Lynn Nottage Weathervane Playhouse...

Memphis
2/20 - 3/8/2020


n the electrifying world of Memphis the Musical, get ready for a powerful story set against the backdrop of the 1950s rock and roll revolution. ...


Red Barn Theatre: Michael Heitzman, David Holcenberg, Ileme Reid; dir: Joy Hawkins....

Romance/Romance
7/18 - 7/27/2019


Love is in the air as two separate one-act musicals become one, giving audiences a glimpse into the stories of romance seekers. The first act ...

ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA THE MUSICAL


A joyous girl power romp! This is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to ...

Noises Off
5/9 - 5/26/2019


NOISES OFF is an ingenious play-within-a-play which follows a touring company as they rehearse and present a bedroom farce called Nothing On, filled with slamming ...


Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman Weathervane Playhouse...

Almost, Maine
1/17 - 2/3/2019


John Cariani Weathervane Playhouse...

The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
10/11 - 10/28/2018


"The Hunchback of Notre Dame" A musical Muisc by Alan Menken Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Book by Peter Parnell Directed and Choreographed by Marissa Leenaarts ...

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time


"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" A drama Based on the novel by Mark Haddon adapted by Simon Stephens Directed by Melanie ...

Bye Bye Birdie
Bye Bye Birdie
8/2 - 8/19/2018


"Bye Bye Birdie" A musical comedy Book by Michael Stewart Music by Charles Strouse Lyrics by Lee Adams Directed by Susan Wallin Musical Direction by ...

PIPPIN
PIPPIN
8/2 - 8/11/2018


Pippin, the energetic and sometimes bizarre brainchild of director Bob Fosse, takes you on a wild journey of self-discovery. Pippin, a young prince seemingly bored ...

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
7/19 - 7/28/2018


Stephen Sondheim’s remarkable Broadway fable of friendship and the high price of success opens in the present and moves backward in time. The triumphs and ...

42ND STREET
7/5 - 7/14/2018


Come along and listen to the lullaby of Broadway! 42nd Street celebrates Broadway, Times Square and the magic of show biz with wit, humor and ...

A CHORUS LINE
6/7 - 6/16/2018


The show won the 1976 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, one of the few musicals ever to receive this honor, and the New York Drama Critics' ...

New Year's Eve Gala


Weathervane Playhouse is hosting a New Year's Eve Gala on December 31 starting at 8 pm. Enjoy a welcome reception, with fine food and a ...

MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS
12/21 - 12/30/2017


CATS
8/11 - 8/13/2017


Cats is a record-breaking musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on T. S. Eliot's 1939 poetry collection Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats . ...

G2K State Fair
7/21 - 7/22/2017


Rodgers & Hammerstein's only musical written directly for the screen is now a stage musical that's had critics raving from coast to coast. Set against ...

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
6/15 - 6/24/2017


Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. ...

I LOVE YOU BECAUSE
2/2 - 2/19/2017


I LOVE YOU BECAUSE is a modern twist on Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, set in New York City. A young, uptight greeting card writer’s ...


Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country ...

THE MUSIC MAN
6/30 - 7/9/2016


The Music Man, a classic American musical brimming with small-town charm and a touch of con artistry, follows the fast-talking Harold Hill. He arrives in ...

JEKYLL & HYDE (B'WAY)
6/2 - 6/11/2016


A true musical theatre phenomenon, "Jekyll & Hyde" attracted legions of loyal fans even before the show began its smash-hit Broadway run. An evocative tale ...

THE PAJAMA GAME
7/1 - 7/11/2015


The Pajama Game, a delightful musical brimming with romance, labor disputes, and catchy tunes, is the brainchild of the songwriting duo Richard Adler and Jerry ...

RENT
6/4 - 6/13/2015


RENT: DOWNTOWN LA takes place in a warehouse in industrial downtown Los Angeles, where an artistic renaissance is underway in the vein of 1990s Alphabet ...

Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar
12/18 - 12/28/2014


It seems especially fitting that the first rock opera, created as a concept album at the end of the turbulent '60s, should have at its ...

Footloose
Footloose
7/24 - 8/2/2014


One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. When Ren and his mother move from ...

Oklahoma!
Oklahoma!
6/26 - 7/5/2014


Rodgers & Hammerstein's first collaboration remains, in many ways, their most innovative, having set the standards and established the rules of musical theatre still being ...

LES MISERABLES
12/19 - 12/29/2013


This international smash-hit may be the most popular musical in the world. In 19th century France, Jean Valjean is released from 19 years of unjust ...

GUYS & DOLLS
5/30 - 6/8/2013


Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, this oddball romantic comedy - considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy - soars with ...

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