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Oberlin College and Conservatory Music Theater to Present SPRING AWAKENING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Cleveland
(01/05/2026) - Beck Center for the Arts will present its first annual collaboration through the production of Spring Awakening with Oberlin College and Conservatory Music Theater Program.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Cleveland
(01/05/2026) - Beck Center for the Arts will present its first annual collaboration through the production of Spring Awakening with Oberlin College and Conservatory Music Theater Program.
Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Beck Center For The Arts
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(12/09/2025) - When I reviewed it on Broadway, several year ago, my capsule judgment stated: SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS THE BROADWAY MUSICAL is a wonder of neon psychedelic delight starring a character-perfect lead surrounded by a fun-centered cast which should delight adults and children of all ages!”
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(12/09/2025) - When I reviewed it on Broadway, several year ago, my capsule judgment stated: SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS THE BROADWAY MUSICAL is a wonder of neon psychedelic delight starring a character-perfect lead surrounded by a fun-centered cast which should delight adults and children of all ages!”
Review: SPAMALOT at Connor Palace
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(12/05/2025) - SPAMALOT, also known at MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT: A MUSICAL (LOVINGLY) RIPPED OFF FROM THE MOTION PICTURE MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL, is settled in at the Connor Palace for a short run (December 1-6).
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(12/05/2025) - SPAMALOT, also known at MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT: A MUSICAL (LOVINGLY) RIPPED OFF FROM THE MOTION PICTURE MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL, is settled in at the Connor Palace for a short run (December 1-6).
Photos: THE HOBBIT at Dobama Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Cleveland
(12/05/2025) - The second production of Dobama Theatre’s 2025/26 mainstage season is the Cleveland Premiere of Greg Banks' imaginative stage adaptation of THE HOBBIT, based on the classic novel by J.R.R. Tolkien. Check out photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Cleveland
(12/05/2025) - The second production of Dobama Theatre’s 2025/26 mainstage season is the Cleveland Premiere of Greg Banks' imaginative stage adaptation of THE HOBBIT, based on the classic novel by J.R.R. Tolkien. Check out photos here!
Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(11/25/2025) - What did our critic think of SHREK THE MUSICAL at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre?
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(11/25/2025) - What did our critic think of SHREK THE MUSICAL at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre?
Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Great Lakes Theater
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(11/04/2025) - Normally, in a who-done-it, the question facing the audience is to figure out who the killer is. In DIAL M FOR MURDER, which is now on-stage at Great Lakes Theater, Jeffrey Hatcher, who rewrote the present play version of the epic, doesn’t leave us in the air.
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(11/04/2025) - Normally, in a who-done-it, the question facing the audience is to figure out who the killer is. In DIAL M FOR MURDER, which is now on-stage at Great Lakes Theater, Jeffrey Hatcher, who rewrote the present play version of the epic, doesn’t leave us in the air.
Review: HELL'S KITCHEN at Key Bank State/Playhouse Square/Cleveland
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(10/17/2025) - Normally, juke-box musicals, which are scripts created from pre-conceived music, have songs shoe-horned into what is generally an acceptable, but less-than well-written story (think MOULIN ROUGE! and MAMMA MIA!).
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(10/17/2025) - Normally, juke-box musicals, which are scripts created from pre-conceived music, have songs shoe-horned into what is generally an acceptable, but less-than well-written story (think MOULIN ROUGE! and MAMMA MIA!).
Review: WITCH at DOBAMA
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(10/14/2025) - “The universal themes of transformation, belonging, and resistance found in [Jen] Silverman's work resonates with diverse audiences. Her use of magical realism and inventive storytelling techniques invites viewers to reconsider familiar narratives, fostering empathy and reflection.”
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(10/14/2025) - “The universal themes of transformation, belonging, and resistance found in [Jen] Silverman's work resonates with diverse audiences. Her use of magical realism and inventive storytelling techniques invites viewers to reconsider familiar narratives, fostering empathy and reflection.”
Review: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at GreAT LAKES THEATER
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(10/07/2025) - George Pierre Seurat was a French post-Impressionist artist best known for devising a painting technique entitled Pointillism, “a series of paint or crayon dots of multi-colored paint which allows the viewer's eye to blend colors optically, rather than having the colors physically blended on the canvas.”
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(10/07/2025) - George Pierre Seurat was a French post-Impressionist artist best known for devising a painting technique entitled Pointillism, “a series of paint or crayon dots of multi-colored paint which allows the viewer's eye to blend colors optically, rather than having the colors physically blended on the canvas.”
Photos: WITCH Opens Dobama Theatre 2025/26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Cleveland
(10/02/2025) - Dobama Theatre will open its 2025/26 mainstage season with the Cleveland premiere of WITCH by Jen Silverman, directed by Carrie Williams. The production will run October 2–26, 2025, at Dobama, Cleveland’s Off-Broadway Theatre. Check out first look photos below.
by A.A. Cristi - Cleveland
(10/02/2025) - Dobama Theatre will open its 2025/26 mainstage season with the Cleveland premiere of WITCH by Jen Silverman, directed by Carrie Williams. The production will run October 2–26, 2025, at Dobama, Cleveland’s Off-Broadway Theatre. Check out first look photos below.
Photos: SUFFS North American Tour Marches On
by Stephi Wild - Broadway
(09/30/2025) - Performances are now underway for the North American Tour of SUFFS, which officially opened in Seattle, WA at The 5th Avenue Theatre on Friday, September 19, 2025. Check out all new photos of the cast in action here!
by Stephi Wild - Broadway
(09/30/2025) - Performances are now underway for the North American Tour of SUFFS, which officially opened in Seattle, WA at The 5th Avenue Theatre on Friday, September 19, 2025. Check out all new photos of the cast in action here!
PHOTOS: Great Lakes Theater's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by Gillian Blum - Cleveland
(09/28/2025) - See production photos for Great Lakes Theater's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, running September 26 through October 12 in the Hanna Theatre at Playhouse Square.
by Gillian Blum - Cleveland
(09/28/2025) - See production photos for Great Lakes Theater's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, running September 26 through October 12 in the Hanna Theatre at Playhouse Square.
Photos: Meet the Cast of the STEREOPHONIC National Tour
by Jennifer Broski - Broadway
(09/18/2025) - The U.S. National Tour of Stereophonic, the 2024 Tony Award-winning Best Play, is getting ready to hit the road! The company just met the press and BroadwayWorld was there for the big day! Check out photos here.
by Jennifer Broski - Broadway
(09/18/2025) - The U.S. National Tour of Stereophonic, the 2024 Tony Award-winning Best Play, is getting ready to hit the road! The company just met the press and BroadwayWorld was there for the big day! Check out photos here.
Review: THE NOTEBOOK THE MUSICAL at Connor Place --Key Bank Broadway Series
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(09/14/2025) - The Notebook the Musical tells the heart warming, and often heartbreaking life-long love story, of Allie and Noah. See here for more details on the show!
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(09/14/2025) - The Notebook the Musical tells the heart warming, and often heartbreaking life-long love story, of Allie and Noah. See here for more details on the show!
Photos: Meet the Cast of THE OUTSIDERS National Tour
by Jennifer Broski - Broadway
(08/28/2025) - Rehearsals are officially underway for the North American tour of The Outsiders, the Tony Award winning Best Musical. The cast just met the press and we have photos here!
by Jennifer Broski - Broadway
(08/28/2025) - Rehearsals are officially underway for the North American tour of The Outsiders, the Tony Award winning Best Musical. The cast just met the press and we have photos here!
Photos: THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tour Gets Ready to Hit the Road
by Jennifer Broski - Broadway
(08/21/2025) - Rehearsals have officially begun for the upcoming North American tour of The Sound of Music. Cast members Cayleigh Capaldi, Christiane Noll, and more gave BroadwayWorld an inside look at numbers from the beloved musical, including the iconic 'Do-Re-Mi' and 'My Favorite Things.' Check out photos from inside the event here!
by Jennifer Broski - Broadway
(08/21/2025) - Rehearsals have officially begun for the upcoming North American tour of The Sound of Music. Cast members Cayleigh Capaldi, Christiane Noll, and more gave BroadwayWorld an inside look at numbers from the beloved musical, including the iconic 'Do-Re-Mi' and 'My Favorite Things.' Check out photos from inside the event here!
Review: A CHORUS LINE at Beck Center For The Arts
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(08/06/2025) - A CHORUS LINE is considered by many theatre experts to be one of the shows that set the pattern for what is labeled the American Musical Theater.
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(08/06/2025) - A CHORUS LINE is considered by many theatre experts to be one of the shows that set the pattern for what is labeled the American Musical Theater.
Review: SCHOOL OF ROCK at Porthouse Theatre/Kent State University
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(07/21/2025) - What happens when a musical film earns over $131-million on a $35-million-dollar investment? If you are Andrew Lloyd Webber, you buy the rights and turn it into the stage musical, SCHOOL OF ROCK, with lyrics by Glenn Slater and book by Julian Fellowes.
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(07/21/2025) - What happens when a musical film earns over $131-million on a $35-million-dollar investment? If you are Andrew Lloyd Webber, you buy the rights and turn it into the stage musical, SCHOOL OF ROCK, with lyrics by Glenn Slater and book by Julian Fellowes.
Review: KIMBERY AKIMBO at Connor Palace--Key Bank Broadway Series
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(07/18/2025) - Offerings of the musical theater cover a vast array of topics. There is the tale of the young prince who wants to find his “Corner of the sky” (PIPPIN), the flower girl who wants to be a lady (MY FAIR LADY), and the dairy man who has a life ruled by tradition (FIDDLER ON THE ROOF).
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(07/18/2025) - Offerings of the musical theater cover a vast array of topics. There is the tale of the young prince who wants to find his “Corner of the sky” (PIPPIN), the flower girl who wants to be a lady (MY FAIR LADY), and the dairy man who has a life ruled by tradition (FIDDLER ON THE ROOF).
Review: YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLEY BROWN at PORTHOUSE THEATER
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(07/10/2025) - Few realize that when reading a Peanuts comic strip, watching a television show based on the writings of Charles M. Schulz, or seeing the theatrical YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN, a version of which is now on stage at Porthouse Theatre, that they are being exposed to the author’s religious sensibility.
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(07/10/2025) - Few realize that when reading a Peanuts comic strip, watching a television show based on the writings of Charles M. Schulz, or seeing the theatrical YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN, a version of which is now on stage at Porthouse Theatre, that they are being exposed to the author’s religious sensibility.
Review: THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM at BECK CENTER FOR THE ARTS
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(06/20/2025) - The intimate Beck’s Studio Theatre is a perfect venue for meeting and greeting THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM a blue-grass, farcical musical with a book and lyrics by Alfred Uhry and music by Robert Waldman.
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(06/20/2025) - The intimate Beck’s Studio Theatre is a perfect venue for meeting and greeting THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM a blue-grass, farcical musical with a book and lyrics by Alfred Uhry and music by Robert Waldman.
Review: NOISES OFF at Great Lakes Theater Festival
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(05/04/2025) - Two aspects are important in understanding why people often react diametrically to the play. First is that it is a British farce. It is not intended to carry a social message. It is not a Shakespeare drama or tragedy.
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(05/04/2025) - Two aspects are important in understanding why people often react diametrically to the play. First is that it is a British farce. It is not intended to carry a social message. It is not a Shakespeare drama or tragedy.
Photos: NOISES OFF at Great Lakes Theater
by Emmy Rice - Cleveland
(04/27/2025) - Production photos have been released for Noises Off at Great Lakes Theater (GLT). This farce takes center stage at the Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square, from April 25 – May 18, 2025. See the photos here!
by Emmy Rice - Cleveland
(04/27/2025) - Production photos have been released for Noises Off at Great Lakes Theater (GLT). This farce takes center stage at the Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square, from April 25 – May 18, 2025. See the photos here!
Review: SHUCKED at Conner Palace/Key Bank Series
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(04/24/2025) - Cob County loves its corn. Or, so we are told by the storytellers in SHUCKED, the Tony nominated musical, now on stage at the Connor Palace Theatre, as part of the Key Bank Broadway series.
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(04/24/2025) - Cob County loves its corn. Or, so we are told by the storytellers in SHUCKED, the Tony nominated musical, now on stage at the Connor Palace Theatre, as part of the Key Bank Broadway series.
Photos: RUST: A STORY OF STEEL AND GRIT at Dobama Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Cleveland
(04/23/2025) - The final production of Dobama Theatre’s 2024/25 mainstage season is the World Premiere of RUST: A Story of Steel and Grit by George Brant. Check out photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Cleveland
(04/23/2025) - The final production of Dobama Theatre’s 2024/25 mainstage season is the World Premiere of RUST: A Story of Steel and Grit by George Brant. Check out photos here!
Review: UNDER A BASEBALL SKY at Beck Center For The Arts
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(04/10/2025) - The excellent English/Spanish language production of José Cruz Gonzalez’s UNDER A BASEBALL SKY, adds an intercultural presence to the area’s theatre scene that is a welcome addition both for actors and audience!
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(04/10/2025) - The excellent English/Spanish language production of José Cruz Gonzalez’s UNDER A BASEBALL SKY, adds an intercultural presence to the area’s theatre scene that is a welcome addition both for actors and audience!
Review: TWELFTH NIGHT at Great Lakes Theater
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(03/26/2025) - What did our critic think of TWELFTH NIGHT at Great Lakes Theater?
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(03/26/2025) - What did our critic think of TWELFTH NIGHT at Great Lakes Theater?
Photos: TWELTH NIGHT at Great Lakes Theater
by Emmy Rice - Cleveland
(03/23/2025) - Great Lakes Theater (GLT) continues its 63rd season with Shakespeare’s delightful romantic comedy, Twelfth Night, directed by Producing Artistic Director Sara Bruner^. Check here for the photos.
by Emmy Rice - Cleveland
(03/23/2025) - Great Lakes Theater (GLT) continues its 63rd season with Shakespeare’s delightful romantic comedy, Twelfth Night, directed by Producing Artistic Director Sara Bruner^. Check here for the photos.
Review: JERSEY BOYS at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(03/18/2025) - A juke box musical consists of pre-existing songs which are melded into a script to tell a story. The songs, in contrast to lyrics and music, which are specifically integrated into a traditional musical’s story, don’t always smoothly transition into the juke box tale.
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(03/18/2025) - A juke box musical consists of pre-existing songs which are melded into a script to tell a story. The songs, in contrast to lyrics and music, which are specifically integrated into a traditional musical’s story, don’t always smoothly transition into the juke box tale.
Review: SHOWIN' UP BLACK at Cleveland Public Theatre
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(03/07/2025) - In a recent email Cleveland Public Theatre’s Executive Artistic Director, Raymond Bobgan stated, “At Cleveland Public Theatre, we believe in the power of art to transform, heal, and build community. In these times of uncertainty, fear, anxiety, and division, we remain steadfast in our mission to center diverse voices, to celebrate bold and courageous storytelling, and to open space for those who seek refuge in creativity and expression.
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(03/07/2025) - In a recent email Cleveland Public Theatre’s Executive Artistic Director, Raymond Bobgan stated, “At Cleveland Public Theatre, we believe in the power of art to transform, heal, and build community. In these times of uncertainty, fear, anxiety, and division, we remain steadfast in our mission to center diverse voices, to celebrate bold and courageous storytelling, and to open space for those who seek refuge in creativity and expression.
Review: WAITRESS at Beck Center For The Arts
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(02/22/2025) - What did our critic think of WAITRESS at Beck Center For The Arts?
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(02/22/2025) - What did our critic think of WAITRESS at Beck Center For The Arts?
Review: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at Great Lakes Theater
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(02/10/2025) - Mention author J. M. Barrie, and the immediate thought is Peter Pan. Peter Pan, the tale of a boy who refused to grow up, which has become a cottage industry. Dolls, movies, a musical play, coloring books, cartoons, Halloween costumes, a non-musical play, and books are all available. There is even a psychological condition, “The Peter Pan Syndrome,” which puts the spotlight on men who refuse to assume responsibility for their boyish actions.
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(02/10/2025) - Mention author J. M. Barrie, and the immediate thought is Peter Pan. Peter Pan, the tale of a boy who refused to grow up, which has become a cottage industry. Dolls, movies, a musical play, coloring books, cartoons, Halloween costumes, a non-musical play, and books are all available. There is even a psychological condition, “The Peter Pan Syndrome,” which puts the spotlight on men who refuse to assume responsibility for their boyish actions.
Review: THE HOT WING KING at Dobama
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(02/09/2025) - What did our critic think of THE HOT WING KING at Dobama?
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(02/09/2025) - What did our critic think of THE HOT WING KING at Dobama?
Review: PARADE at Connor Palace/Key Bank Series
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(02/06/2025) - PARADE, which is now on stage at the Palace Theatre as part of the Key Bank Broadway series, is a musical with a book by Alfred Uhry and music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown.
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(02/06/2025) - PARADE, which is now on stage at the Palace Theatre as part of the Key Bank Broadway series, is a musical with a book by Alfred Uhry and music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown.
Exclusive: First Look at PARADE National Tour
by Joshua Wright - Broadway
(01/22/2025) - BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at photos from the touring production of the recent Broadway revival of Parade is now on tour across the United States. The production is on stage through January 26th, 2025 at Hennepin Arts in Minneapolis.
by Joshua Wright - Broadway
(01/22/2025) - BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at photos from the touring production of the recent Broadway revival of Parade is now on tour across the United States. The production is on stage through January 26th, 2025 at Hennepin Arts in Minneapolis.
Roy Berko's 2024 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Critics Awards
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(01/22/2025) - At the end of each year, Broadwayworld Cleveland's Critic Roy Berko elects to recognize productions, performers and technicians to be recognized from Cleveland, OH stagings. The format for these acknowledgments is being altered.
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(01/22/2025) - At the end of each year, Broadwayworld Cleveland's Critic Roy Berko elects to recognize productions, performers and technicians to be recognized from Cleveland, OH stagings. The format for these acknowledgments is being altered.
Review: LIFE OF PI at Connor Palace/Key Bank Series
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(01/10/2025) - Yann Martel is noted for his ability to write tales filled with adventure, survival and spirituality. His novel, LIFE OF PI, sold more than 15 million copies and won numerous awards. The novel has been translated into a film and now a stage play by Lolita Chakrabarti. It is on stage at the Connor Palace Theatre, as part of the Key Bank Broadway Series.
by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(01/10/2025) - Yann Martel is noted for his ability to write tales filled with adventure, survival and spirituality. His novel, LIFE OF PI, sold more than 15 million copies and won numerous awards. The novel has been translated into a film and now a stage play by Lolita Chakrabarti. It is on stage at the Connor Palace Theatre, as part of the Key Bank Broadway Series.
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