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Moreland Theater Receives Grant From Cleveland City Council
by Stephi Wild - January 15, 2025


Cleveland City Council has approved funds for the Marrick House in Tremont and the Moreland Theater in Buckeye. The institutions received $450,000 worth of ARPA dollars on Monday night.

Review: LIFE OF PI at Connor Palace/Key Bank Series
by Roy Berko - January 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.

QV Melbourne Will Celebrate Lunar New Year in QV Square
by Stephi Wild - January 09, 2025


QV Melbourne will celebrate Lunar New Year with an interactive Snakes & Ladders experience. The playful and architectural twist on the classic game of snakes and ladders will take over QV Square, in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD.

THE HOT WING KING Regional Premiere to Open at Dobama Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 08, 2025


The third production in Dobama Theatre's 2024/25 mainstage season is the Regional Premiere of The Hot Wing King by Katori Hall. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

OPUS Continues Clague Playhouse's 97th Season
by Stephi Wild - January 08, 2025


Clague Playhouse will present OPUS by Michael Hollinger beginning this month. Learn more about the upcoming show and find out how to get tickets to a performance here!

Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards
by BWW Awards - January 07, 2025


Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Comes to Great Lakes Theater
by Stephi Wild - January 07, 2025


Great Lakes Theater will set the stage for the second half of its 63rd season with the playful Peter Pan prequel, Peter and the Starcatcher. Learn more about the show here!

Cleveland Institute of Music Unveils Spring 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 06, 2025


CIM has unveiled its musical plans for spring 2025, revealing a calendar full of ambitious and enticing programs around the region. 

WAITRESS to be Presented by Baldwin Wallace at Beck Center for Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 02, 2025


​Beck Center for the Arts will collaborate with the Baldwin Wallace University Music Theatre program. This season, Waitress is on the menu. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards; LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Rubber City Theater Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 27, 2024


This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 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!

THE SUPERHERO PROJECT to Open at Beck Center For The Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 26, 2024


Beck Center for the Arts: The Superhero Project will rescue and revive viewers experiencing the winter blues in Beck Center’s Hoffman-Stach main gallery, on display January through February 2025. Learn how to attend.

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards; Rubber City Theater Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - December 23, 2024


This is the final week to vote for the 2024 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!

Cleveland Public Theatre's New Arts Festival SOFTLAUNCH Blasts Off In January
by A.A. Cristi - December 20, 2024


Cleveland Public Theatre will present the World Premiere of its most experimental artistic development program to date, SoftLaunch. This groundbreaking festival seeks to reinvent what theatre and art can be.

LIFE OF PI, Jim Jefferies, And More Come To Playhouse Square In January
by A.A. Cristi - December 19, 2024


Playhouse Square will welcome unique shows to its stages this May, spanning comedy, dance, music, theatrical performances and more. 

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards; BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at The Youngstown Playhouse Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 16, 2024


Voting continues for the 2024 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!

Review: PETER/WENDY at Dobama
by Roy Berko - December 14, 2024


What did our critic think of PETER/WENDY at Dobama?

Review: 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE... BY. CIRQUE DU SOLEIL at Key Bank State Theatre
by Roy Berko - December 12, 2024


What did our critic think of 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE... BY. CIRQUE DU SOLEIL at Key Bank State Theatre?

NCCAkron and The University of Akron DTAA Reveal Sixth Year of 21st Century Dance Practices
by Stephi Wild - December 12, 2024


The National Center for Choreography-Akron and The University of Akron School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration have announced the sixth year of 21st Century Dance Practices, a series of classes guest taught by working dance artists.

The Cleveland Orchestra To Host Free MLK Celebration Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 11, 2024


The Cleveland Orchestra will host its 45th annual concert honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center. Learn more!

Baldwin Wallace University Appoints Jennifer Hemphill as Professor of Music Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 11, 2024


Baldwin Wallace University's nationally recognized Music Theatre program has appointed of Jennifer Hemphill as professor of music theatre and music theatre director. Learn more!

& JULIET On Sale Now At Playhouse Square
by A.A. Cristi - December 10, 2024


Playhouse Square has announced that tickets for & Juliet are currently on sale for a three-week run with performances March 4 – 23, 2025. 

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Cleveland Awards
by BWW Awards - December 09, 2024


Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 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!

Photos: First Look At PETER/WENDY At Dobama Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - December 06, 2024


Dobama Theatre’s 2024/25 mainstage season continues with the Professional Cleveland Premiere of Peter/Wendy. See photos from the production.

First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Cleveland Awards
by BWW Awards - December 02, 2024


Check out the first stats for the 2024 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!

The Cleveland Orchestra Reports Sixth Consecutive Balanced Budget, Highlights Season Successes
by A.A. Cristi - November 25, 2024


The Cleveland Orchestra has released its 2023-24 fiscal year operating results, reporting a balanced operating budget for the sixth consecutive year with a small surplus of $6,000. The operating results span July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024.  


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