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Review: THE GREAT GATSBY: A NEW MUSICAL at Connor Palace

Review: THE GREAT GATSBY: A NEW MUSICAL at Connor Palace

by Steve Sucato — June 12, 2026
THE GREAT GATSBY: A NEW MUSICAL is Surprisingly Great
MEAN GIRLS to Make Northeast Ohio Premiere at Beck Center for the Arts

MEAN GIRLS to Make Northeast Ohio Premiere at Beck Center for the Arts

by BWW News Desk — June 5, 2026
Beck Center for the Arts will present the Northeast Ohio premiere of Mean Girls the Tony-nominated Broadway musical by Tina Fey, Jeff Richmond, and Nell Benjamin, as the final production of its 2025-2026 professional theater season.
Previews: LADIES OF THE ’80S at Mimi Ohio Theatre

Previews: LADIES OF THE ’80S at Mimi Ohio Theatre

by Steve Sucato — June 5, 2026
Cleveland’s Dancing Wheels Company goes back to the future for its upcoming 45th Anniversary Gala Benefit Production, Ladies of the ’80s.
DEATH BECOMES HER Tickets to Go on Sale for Playhouse Square Engagement

DEATH BECOMES HER Tickets to Go on Sale for Playhouse Square Engagement

by BWW News Desk — June 4, 2026
Tickets for the Tony Award-winning musical comedy DEATH BECOMES HER go on sale for its three-week engagement at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, where the national tour will launch.
Ensemble Theatre of Cleveland to Present 2026-2027 Season With World Premiere and Cle

Ensemble Theatre of Cleveland to Present 2026-2027 Season With World Premiere and Cleveland Debuts

by BWW News Desk — June 3, 2026
Ensemble Theatre of Cleveland announced its upcoming season, featuring a World Premiere, two Cleveland Premieres, and a revival, including Jez Butterworth's THE FERRYMAN and Seamus Heaney's THE BURIAL AT THEBES.
Review: FREAK THE MIGHTY at Cleveland Play House

Review: FREAK THE MIGHTY at Cleveland Play House

by Julie Zatko — June 2, 2026
What did our critic think of FREAK THE MIGHTY at Cleveland Play House?
Interview: Amber Ardolino of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at The Stran

Interview: Amber Ardolino of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at The Stranahan Theater

by Julie Zatko — June 1, 2026
Broadway in Toledo will bring the national tour of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical to the Stranahan Theater June 16–21.
Interview: Book & Lyricist Anthony Drewe Talks FREAK THE MIGHTY at Cleveland Play Hou

Interview: Book & Lyricist Anthony Drewe Talks FREAK THE MIGHTY at Cleveland Play House

by Julie Zatko — June 1, 2026
The Cleveland Play House is launching the world premiere of the new musical Freak the Mighty.
Steubenville’s Dean Martin Festival To Welcome Vegas Favorites, Screen Stars, and M

Steubenville’s Dean Martin Festival To Welcome Vegas Favorites, Screen Stars, and More

by BWW News Desk — June 1, 2026
Steubenville, OH will host the 30th annual Dean Martin Hometown Festival, featuring Las Vegas headliners, a Rat Pack tribute show, dinner theatre, and appearances by film actor Lou Martini, Jr.
Tickets On Sale This Week For THE WHO'S TOMMY At Playhouse Square

Tickets On Sale This Week For THE WHO'S TOMMY At Playhouse Square

by BWW News Desk — May 28, 2026
Tickets are on sale for The Who's Tommy this week at Playhouse Square's Connor Palace in Cleveland, featuring original creators Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff's Tony-nominated revival.
Review: THE WIZ at Stranahan Theatre

Review: THE WIZ at Stranahan Theatre

by Julie Zatko — May 27, 2026
Dorthy Gale arrives at Stranahan Theater by tornado (and tour bus!) as Broadway in Toledo brings the National Tour of The Wiz to town this week.
National Center for Choreography-Akron to Host Free Nonprofit Reimagining Event

National Center for Choreography-Akron to Host Free Nonprofit Reimagining Event

by BWW News Desk — May 26, 2026
NCCAkron will present a free public event at Akron's Goodyear Theater featuring national artists and thought leaders examining the nonprofit model, as part of its 10th anniversary CAR Summit Convening.
StageMag Launches Programmable PDF Editor for Digital Theater Programs

StageMag Launches Programmable PDF Editor for Digital Theater Programs

by Team BWW — May 21, 2026
StageMag, the digital show program platform from BroadwayWorld, launched its new PDF Editor to all producers and stage managers using the service.
Interview: Irina Zaurov Directs FIDDLER ON THE ROOF At Toledo Repertoire Theatre

Interview: Irina Zaurov Directs FIDDLER ON THE ROOF At Toledo Repertoire Theatre

by Julie Zatko — May 19, 2026
The Toledo Repertoire Theatre will present the classic musical FIDDLER ON THE ROOF this June on its Tenth Street stage.
Interview: Phoenix LaFreniere Brings The National Tour of THE WIZ to Toledo

Interview: Phoenix LaFreniere Brings The National Tour of THE WIZ to Toledo

by Julie Zatko — May 17, 2026
In its fourth engagement of the 2025–26 season, Broadway in Toledo brings the all-new North American tour of THE WIZ to Stranahan Theater.
THE LOST BOYS Will Launch a North American Tour in 2028

THE LOST BOYS Will Launch a North American Tour in 2028

by BWW News Desk — May 15, 2026
BoradwayWorld has just learned that THE LOST BOYS will launch a North American National Tour in Spring 2028, at Playhouse Square in Cleveland.
Great Lakes Theater, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, and Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival

Great Lakes Theater, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, and Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival Partner With Play On Shakespeare

by BWW News Desk — May 14, 2026
Great Lakes Theater, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, and Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival have announced a new partnership with Play On Shakespeare.
Interview: Erinn Crittenden of CINDERELLA at Mimi Ohio Theatre

Interview: Erinn Crittenden of CINDERELLA at Mimi Ohio Theatre

by Steve Sucato — May 14, 2026
For almost as long as this current iteration of the Cleveland Ballet has existed, dancer Erinn Crittenden has been a fixture.
THE MAGICIANS TABLE Will Come to Playhouse Square in August

THE MAGICIANS TABLE Will Come to Playhouse Square in August

by BWW News Desk — May 14, 2026
Playhouse Square announced tickets go on sale for THE MAGICIANS TABLE, a close-up magic experience direct from London, for a limited run.
DISNEY'S THE LION KING Begins at Playhouse Square This June

DISNEY'S THE LION KING Begins at Playhouse Square This June

by BWW News Desk — May 11, 2026
Casting has been announced for Cleveland's limited return engagement of DISNEY'S THE LION KING at Playhouse Square, featuring Cleveland native Robb Sapp, who has played Ed in the Broadway production since 2021.
Previews: CINDERELLA at Mimi Ohio Theatre

Previews: CINDERELLA at Mimi Ohio Theatre

by Steve Sucato — May 11, 2026
For Cleveland Ballet Artistic Director Timour Bourtasenkov’s new production of Cinderella, premiering May 15-17, 2026, at Playhouse Square’s Mimi Ohio Theatre, he incorporated much of that tradition while crafting a ballet uniquely his own.
Tickets On Sale Now for BorderLight Theatre Festival in Cleveland

Tickets On Sale Now for BorderLight Theatre Festival in Cleveland

by BWW News Desk — May 6, 2026
The BorderLight Theatre Festival in Cleveland will present more than 120 performances across 43 shows, featuring local, national, and international artists spanning theatre, dance, puppetry, cabaret, and more.
Previews: SPRING REPERTORY CONCERT at Lorraine And Bill Dodero Center For Performing

Previews: SPRING REPERTORY CONCERT at Lorraine And Bill Dodero Center For Performing Arts

by Steve Sucato — May 6, 2026
City Ballet of Cleveland, the pre-professional student company in residence at Cleveland City Dance, will present its 17th annual Spring Repertory Concert on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Lorraine and Bill Dodero Center for Performing Arts at Gilmour Academy.
EXIT STRATEGY by Ike Holter to Close Ensemble Theatre 46th Season

EXIT STRATEGY by Ike Holter to Close Ensemble Theatre 46th Season

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2026
Ensemble Theatre will close its 46th season with Exit Strategy, Ike Holter's play about a Chicago public school facing closure, directed by Jeannine Gaskin and featuring a cast of local actors.
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