MaryAnn Nagel

The Cleveland Orchestra announces its 2017-18 American Greetings Family Concert series, for children ages 7 and older, and PNC Musical Rainbow series, for children ages 3 to 6.  Both concert series are designed to introduce young people to classical music, and feature performances by Cleveland Orchestra musicians with special guest artists. Subscriptions for both series are now available by visiting the Severance Hall Ticket Office, clevelandorchestra.com, and by calling 216-231-1111 or 800-686-1141.  Tickets to individual performances go on sale in late summer. 

World premiere of KRIS KRINGLE THE MUSICAL proves show is a work in progress.

It's that time of year when local theatres fill their stages with holiday cheer. Yes, it's the season of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, A CHRISTMAS STORY, A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL, WHITE CHRISTMAS, and ELF THE MUSICAL.

The producers of KRIS KRINGLE The Musical the new Broadway-bound production being developed in Cleveland, have announced the creative team, cast and performance schedule for its premiere.

The Cleveland Orchestra announces its 2015-16 Family Concert Series, for children ages 7 and older, and PNC Musical Rainbow Concerts Series, for children ages 3 to 6.  Both concert series are designed to introduce young people to classical music, and feature performances by Cleveland Orchestra musicians with special guest artists.  Subscriptions and individual concert tickets for both series are now available online at clevelandorchestra.com or by calling Cleveland Orchestra Ticket Services at 216-231-1111.

Love is in, and a new movie about it is breaking records and turning heads. OLD FASHIONED an upstart, indie romantic drama about respect in romance sold out theaters, drew spontaneous applause at the end and, according to Box Office Mojo, holds the new record as best-performing Christian film in fewer than 300 theaters.

The Cleveland Orchestra has announced its concerts and events for February 2014. Scroll down for details!

The Cleveland Orchestra has announced its concerts and events for February 2014. Scroll down for details!

Calendar listing for Cleveland Orchestra concerts and events in December 2013:

One of the major questions musicologists have asked for years is why the brilliant Ludwig van Beethoven devoted four years of his life to writing 33 variations of what is considered to be a very mediocre waltz by Anton Diabelli.

Beck Center for the Arts is proud to present the regional premiere of 33 Variations, October 11 through November 17, 2013 in the intimate Studio Theater. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are now on sale. There will be no performance on Saturday, October 19. Check out a first look below!

Cleveland Orchestra has announced its concerts and events for October 2013. Details below!

Cleveland Orchestra has announced its concerts and events for October 2013. Details below!

Beck Center for the Arts is proud to present the regional premiere of 33 Variations, October 11 through November 17, 2013 in the intimate Studio Theater. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are now on sale. There will be no performance on Saturday, October 19.

Committed to welcoming more young people and families, The Cleveland Orchestra will significantly expand the “Under 18s Free” program in the 2013-14 season to include 46 concerts from September to May, an increase from 14 “Under 18s Free” concerts in 2012-13. “Under 18s Free” tickets will be available for all family programming at Severance Hall, along with Cleveland Orchestra concerts on Fridays and Sundays. The concerts include the Family Concert Series; PNC Musical Rainbows programs; Cleveland Orchestra Friday Matinee, Friday evening (including KeyBank Fridays@7), and Sunday afternoon concerts; and Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra and Youth Chorus concerts.

The Cleveland Orchestra has announced its upcoming concerts and events for March 2013. See details below!

The Cleveland Orchestra has announced its upcoming concerts and events for March 2013. See details below!

Cleveland Orchestra violist Lisa Boyko will introduce children ages 3-6 to "The Vivacious Viola" in PNC Musical Rainbow concerts, held in Severance Hall's Reinberger Chamber Hall. Viola students from El Sistema@Rainey will perform with Ms. Boyko during the program. There will be one performance on Friday, November 30, at 10 a.m., and two Saturday performances, Saturday, December 1, at 10 a.m. and Saturday, December 1, at 11 a.m. Local actress and singer Maryann Nagel hosts the 30-minute programs for young children, which include narration, demonstration, short solo selections, and audience participation.

The Cleveland Orchestra announces its 2012-13 Family Concert Series, for children ages 7 and older, and PNC Musical Rainbow Series, for children ages 3 to 6. Both concert series are designed to introduce young people to classical music, and feature performances by Cleveland Orchestra musicians with special guest artists. Subscriptions for both series, as well as single tickets, are now available.