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SWEENEY TODD and More Set for Great Lakes Theater 2026-27 Seasonby Chloe Rabinowitz - Cleveland
(02/02/2026) - The 2026–27 Season ushers in Great Lakes Theater's milestone 65th anniversary season as Producing Artistic Director Sara Bruner unveils a six-show lineup.
Tickets to THE OUTSIDERS at Playhouse Square are Now on Saleby Chloe Rabinowitz - Cleveland
(01/28/2026) - Single tickets for the Tony Award winning Best Musical, The Outsiders, based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola's landmark motion picture, are now on sale for its Playhouse Square engagement.
Jimmie Woody to Direct August Wilson's TWO TRAINS RUNNING in 2026by Stephi Wild - Cleveland
(01/27/2026) - Jimmie Woody will direct the upcoming production of August Wilson's TWO TRAINS RUNNING, set to open in January 2026. This event marks a significant addition to the theatrical season, showcasing Woody's directorial prowess.
Beck Center Seeks Submissions for Upcoming Visual Artist Exhibitionby Stephi Wild - Cleveland
(01/20/2026) - Beck Center for the Arts is calling for artist submissions for a new visual arts exhibition set to open in 2026. Artists are encouraged to apply by the specified deadline. Learn more here!
CIM Opera Theater to Stage Judith Weir's BLOND ECKBERT This Springby A.A. Cristi - Opera
(01/15/2026) - On Feb. 11 and 12, CIM Opera Theater kicks off a supernatural second half of the year with a new production of Judith Weir's Blond Eckbert. The work, a chamber opera penned in 1993, is the first of two operas based on dark German tales being staged at CIM this spring.
FAN EXPO CLEVELAND Adds William Shatner, Bonnie Wright, And Mike Colter To 2026 Lineupby A.A. Cristi - Cleveland
(01/15/2026) - FAN EXPO Cleveland has announced the addition of William Shatner, Bonnie Wright, and Mike Colter to its celebrity lineup at the Huntington Convention Center, March 13-15.
SUFFS, THE MUSIC MAN and More Set for Playhouse Square February Lineupby Chloe Rabinowitz - Cleveland
(01/15/2026) - Playhouse Square will present a diverse lineup this February, including comedy, dance, music, theatrical performances and more, including the national tours of Suffs and The Music Man.
Cleveland Institute Of Music To Highlight Contemporary Works In Spring 2026 Seasonby A.A. Cristi - Cleveland
(01/14/2026) - The Cleveland Institute of Music will present a spring 2026 concert season that places a strong emphasis on contemporary music alongside established classical repertoire.
JIM HENSON'S LABRYNTH: IN CONCERT to Launch 60-City Tourby Chloe Rabinowitz - Los Angeles
(01/13/2026) - Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert, is launching a 60-city North American tour this fall. Fans will once again be transported to the Goblin City with a thrilling blend of live music and Jim Henson's musical fantasy masterpiece Labyrinth presented on a large HD cinema screen
Cleveland Public Theatre Marks Decade of Playwright Development With TEST FLIGHTby Stephi Wild - Cleveland
(01/13/2026) - Cleveland Public Theatre has announced the 10th anniversary of its quintessential play development series, Test Flight, back with six established and up-and-coming Northeast Ohio playwrights.
M.U.S.i.C. To Present LOVE IS IN THE AIR Valentine’s Day Concert In Pepper Pikeby A.A. Cristi - Cleveland
(01/12/2026) - On February 14, 2026, M.U.S.i.C. will present 'LOVE IS IN THE AIR,' a special Valentine's Day concert featuring chamber music performances by emerging talents. The event will take place in Pepper Pike, Ohio, offering a romantic evening of classical music.
Dancing Wheels Company to Present PUFF THE MAGIC DRAGONby Chloe Rabinowitz - Cleveland
(01/09/2026) - The Dancing Wheels Company will bring to the stage the world premiere of Puff the Magic Dragon! The storybook ballet was choreographed and reenvisioned by Robert Wesner, who had previously choreographed several full-length works for Dancing Wheels.
Review: STEREOPHONIC at Connor Palace (Key Bank Broadway Series)by Roy Berko - Cleveland
(01/08/2026) - STEREOPHONIC, which is now on stage at the Connor Palace, is a 4-act, 3-hour production, was written by American playwright David Adjmi, with music composed by Will Butler.
Cleveland Premiere of THE HEART SELLERS Comes to Dobamaby Stephi Wild - Cleveland
(01/07/2026) - Dobama Theatre will kick off 2026 with the Cleveland Premiere of The Heart Sellers by celebrated American playwright Lloyd Suh. Learn more about the production here!
Oberlin College and Conservatory Music Theater to Present SPRING AWAKENINGby 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 Artsby 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 Palaceby 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 Theatreby 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 Theatreby 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 Theaterby 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/Clevelandby 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 DOBAMAby 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 THEATERby 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 Seasonby 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 Onby 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 GEORGEby 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 Tourby 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 Seriesby 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 Tourby 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 Roadby 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 Artsby 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 Universityby 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 Seriesby 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).
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