Cleveland Newsroom CPT's Y-Haven Theatre Project Celebrates 20th Year With 2018 Production: OUTSIDE THE MIRROR
by BWW News Desk on October 16, 2018 in Cleveland Cleveland Public Theatre and Y-Haven present Outside the Mirror, created and performed by the residents of Y-Haven, a branch of the Greater Cleveland YMCA. The Y-Haven Theatre Project is a 20-year partnership between Cleveland Public Theatre and Y-Haven, a transitional housing facility for formerly homeless men recovering from substance abuse and mental health challenges. Every year, CPT collaborates with the clients of Y-Haven to create an original theatre production, performed by the men and based on their life stories. The Y-Haven Theatre Project captures an authenticity and emotional power as the cast shares their true-to-life experiences often hidden from the world. (more...)  Anita Baker Brings Her Farewell Concert Series to KeyBank State Theatre at Playhouse Square
by BWW News Desk on October 16, 2018 in Cleveland Playhouse Square and Steve Litman Presents / Urban Vibe announced that multi-Grammy Award-winning singer Anita Baker will perform at the KeyBank State Theatre on November 16-17, 2018 as part of her upcoming Farewell Concert Series. Tickets go on sale to the public on Wednesday, October 17 at 10:00 AM. (more...)  Lea Salonga Will Embark On The Human Heart Tour In 2019
by BWW News Desk on October 16, 2018 in Cleveland Lea Salonga is going back on tour! The singer, actress and Broadway icon has announced the Lea Salonga: The Human Heart Tour. Check out a full list of tour dates below! (more...)  Great Lakes Theater's Production Of A CHRISTMAS CAROL Celebrates 30th Anniversary At Playhouse Square
by BWW News Desk on October 15, 2018 in Cleveland The stage of the Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square will glow with good spirits and time-honored tradition when Great Lakes Theater (GLT) presents its 30th anniversary production of Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol, running November 30 - December 23, 2018. The production has delighted more than 750,000 people in its history, making it one of northeast Ohio's most-loved and best-attended holiday events. (more...)  Photo Flash: Cleveland Playhouse Presents Lynn Nottage's SWEAT
by BWW News Desk on October 15, 2018 in Cleveland Cleveland Play House (CPH) brings to life Lynn Nottage's complex story of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Rust Belt drama Sweat. Set in Reading, PA, this relevant story offers audience members suspense through its intricate portrayal of characters battling to survive in a city crippled by economic stagnation. CPH Artistic Director Laura Kepley will direct. Previews begin on October 13th, with press opening on October 19th at the Outcalt Theatre in Playhouse Square. This production is sponsored by Great Lakes Brewing Company. (more...)  Photo Flash: First Look at Cleveland Public Theatre's YA MAMA
by BWW News Desk on October 15, 2018 in Cleveland Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to present Ya Mama! The production is onstage from October 11 - 27, 2018, in CPT's Gordon Square Theatre. (more...)  Sebastian Maniscalco's Stay Hungry Tour Is Coming To Playhouse Square
by BWW News Desk on October 15, 2018 in Cleveland A string of record-breaking sold out comedy appearances, a new top-ranked show on SiriusXM, "The Pete & Sebastian Show," and inclusion on Forbes' 2017's "The World's Highest Paid Comedians" who praised, "thanks to his enthusiasm and willingness to work, Maniscalco will likely continue to be on Forbes' list for years to come," comedian Sebastian Maniscalco is having an incredible year. People Magazine's "The people's comedian" is hitting the road for 15 cities in 2018 beginning with a January 5 opening in Montreal, Canada, where he was dubbed 'Stand Up Comedian of the Year' at Just For Laughs Festival. (more...)  BWW Review: Superb WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? @ Beck Center
by Roy Berko on October 14, 2018 in Cleveland Edward Albee, author of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf,' now in production at Beck Center for the Arts, is one of the best known Theatre of the Absurd American writers. This form of theatre, which was at its apex shortly following World War II, is based, in part on philosophical existentialism, which asks 'what is the purpose of existence?' (more...) EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME) Comes to Clague Playhouse
by BWW News Desk on October 13, 2018 in Cleveland Clague Playhouse's holiday show will be "Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)". Instead of performing Charles Dickens' beloved holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told. A madcap romp through the holiday season. The play is written by Michael Carleton, James FitzGerald and John K. Alvarez and is directed by Robert Gibb and our cast features Michael Frye, Bob Goddard and Don Knepper. (more...)  BWW Review: Less than clever CANNIBAL! THE MUSICAL raw @ Blank Canvas
by Roy Berko on October 13, 2018 in Cleveland As Blank Canvas's program notes states, 'Before 'South Park.' Before 'The Book of Mormon. There was 'Cannibal! The Musical!' (more...)  Robert Dubac's THE BOOK OF MORON Comes To Cleveland
by BWW News Desk on October 13, 2018 in Cleveland Robert Dubac's newest Off-Broadway solo hit, THE BOOK OF MORON, has been described as one of the most "Hilarious" "Intelligent" and "Scorching" satirical attacks on idiocracy since Mark Twain. (And "idiocracy" isn't even a word. How dumb is that?) (more...)  Tickets for LES MISERABLES Are On Sale Now
by BWW News Desk on October 11, 2018 in Cleveland Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISERABLES, is on sale now for its much anticipated Cleveland engagement at Playhouse Square as part of the KeyBank Broadway Series direct from a celebrated two-and-a-half year Broadway engagement. (more...)  Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 10/12 - DEAR EVAN HANSEN, WICKED, HAIR, and More!
by BWW Special on October 12, 2018 in Cleveland BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature DEAR EVAN HANSEN, WICKED, HAIR, and more! (more...)  RASTUS AND HATTIE By Lisa Langford Selected For NNPN National Showcase Of New Plays
by BWW News Desk on October 10, 2018 in Cleveland Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to announce that Rastus and Hattie, a new play written by Lisa Langford, Cleveland Public Theatre's 2018/2019 Nord Family Foundation Playwright Fellow and longtime CPT artist, was selected alongside 5 new plays to be read at NNPN's 17th annual National Showcase of New Plays this December in Sacramento, California. (more...)  VIDEO: Betty Buckley And The Cast Of HELLO, DOLLY! Take Opening Night Bows
by BroadwayWorld TV on October 09, 2018 in Cleveland The first national tour of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Revival of Hello, Dolly!, starring Tony Award winner Betty Buckley, launched last week from Cleveland's Connor Palace at Playhouse Square. We've got a first look at the triumphant opening night curtain call! Check out the video below! (more...)  Photo Coverage: Betty Buckley and the Tour Cast of HELLO, DOLLY! Take Their Bows in Cleveland
by BWW News Desk on October 09, 2018 in Cleveland The first national tour of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Revival of Hello, Dolly!, starring Tony Award winner Betty Buckley, launched earlier this week from Cleveland's Connor Palace at Playhouse Square. (more...)  BWW Review: Beautifully Crafted “Pride and Prejudice” at Great Lakes Theater
by Roy Berko on October 08, 2018 in Cleveland Great Lakes Theater has found a perfect combination of scripts to start its 57th season. The fun, escapist juke box musical, 'Mamma Mia!,' had the audience excitedly on its feet for the extended curtain call. 'Pride and Prejudice,' the epic story of class-stratification and misunderstanding feelings in 19th century England, also had the audience on its feet at the end. This time, instead of dancing and singing, it was applause for a well-directed and performed staging. (more...) Cleveland Public Theatre Presents EVERYTHING IS OKAY (AND OTHER HELPFUL LIES)
by BWW News Desk on October 08, 2018 in Cleveland Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to present the world premiere of Everything is Okay (and other helpful lies). The production is onstage from October 20 - November 10, 2018, in CPT's James Levin Theatre. (more...)  THE CHOIR OF MAN Tour Stops In Cleveland This Spring
by BWW News Desk on October 08, 2018 in Cleveland Playhouse Square will present THE CHOIR OF MAN on March 24, 2019 as part of their inaugural North American tour! This worldwide smash, and runaway hit of numerous music festivals, will have stateside audiences on their feet! (more...)  HAMILTON's Rory O'Malley Performs At Beck Center's Spotlight Gala
by BWW News Desk on October 08, 2018 in Cleveland Beck Center for the Arts' annual Spotlight gala will delight and dazzle guests once again at the beautiful and unique Cleveland Grays Armory Museum. The benefit will take place on Saturday, November 10 at 6 p.m. This year's Honorees are Iris November and Rosemary Corcoran, dear friends to each other and to Beck Center. Iris, a longtime supporter and sponsor of Beck Center for the Arts Youth Theater, and Rosemary Corcoran, past board president and advocate of Beck Center will join together, as east meets west to celebrate a common theme of providing art experiences to all people. (more...)  Photo Flash: First Look at Great Lakes Theater's PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
by BWW News Desk on October 08, 2018 in Cleveland Jane Austen's classic romantic comedy, Pride and Prejudice completes GLT's Fall Repertory pairing. While everyone around her is pressuring marriage, the outspoken Elizabeth Bennet is barely interested - until she meets the handsome, enigmatic Mr. Darcy, that is. Despite finding themselves unwittingly and unwillingly attracted to one another, will Mr. Darcy's pride and Elizabeth's prejudice undo the fledgling romance before the relationship blossoms? Fearless, funny and utterly irresistible, Jane Austen's classic is sure to steal the hearts of audiences. (more...)  Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, Oct. 7
by Audition Roundup on October 07, 2018 in Cleveland Updated this week! Check out upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, October 7, 2018 for both productions in your area and around the country including what/when/where and how to audition! (more...)  Cleveland Public Theatre Presents YA MAMA!
by BWW News Desk on October 05, 2018 in Cleveland Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to present Ya Mama! The production is onstage from October 11 - 27, 2018, in CPT's Gordon Square Theatre. (more...)  VIDEO: Betty Buckley Talks Taking HELLO, DOLLY! Across The Country
by BWW News Desk on October 05, 2018 in Cleveland Here she comes, world! The first national tour of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Revival of Hello, Dolly!, starring Tony Award winner Betty Buckley, officially opens tonight in Cleveland! Check out the video below where Betty Buckley talks about taking on the iconic role and bringing it across the country! (more...) Musical Theater Project Announces Upcoming Concert JUST FOR LAUGHS
by BWW News Desk on October 05, 2018 in Cleveland The Musical Theater Project (TMTP) will produce a new multi-media concert, "Just for Laughs," for two performances: Wednesday, November 14 (7pm) at Solon Center for the Arts, and Sunday, November 18 (3pm) at The Hanna Theater at Playhouse Square. (more...) |
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