Video: First Look at Rehearsals for TARTUFFE at Cleveland Play House
Cleveland Play House has released a first look video at rehearsals for Tartuffe, running April 5 through April 26, 2026, at the Outcalt Theatre in Playhouse Square.
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Previews: HANDEL'S MESSIAH at KeyBank State Theatre At Playhouse Square
Cleveland Ballet continues its 11th season with Handel’s Messiah this weekend at Playhouse Square’s KeyBank State Theatre.
THE LION KING Run Extended at Cleveland's Playhouse Square
Disney Theatrical Group and Playhouse Square have extended the Cleveland engagement of Disney's The Lion King.
Interview: Lauren Stenroos of HANDEL'S MESSIAH at KeyBank State Theatre At Playhouse Square
After a 20-year professional performance career, Cleveland Ballet’s Lauren Stenroos is retiring from the company as a dancer this weekend, following the company’s performances of Handel's 'Messiah' with the Cleveland Chamber Choir and BlueWater Chamber Orchestra at KeyBank State Theatre in Cle
Paul Jacobs to Perform POULENC’S ORGAN CONCERTO with Cleveland Orchestra
GRAMMY Award-winning organist Paul Jacobs will join the Cleveland Orchestra for a series of performances featuring POULENC’S ORGAN CONCERTO.
Third Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Best Movie Musical Of All Time Bracket
Voting is now open for the third round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Be
Previews: ALADDIN at Akron Civic Theatre
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio-based Ballet Excel Ohio, formerly Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet, is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this weekend with the world premiere of choreographer Erich Yetter’s Aladdin at Akron Civic Theatre.
CIM Expands Roles for Violin Faculty Members Sibbi Bernhardsson and Stephen Tavani
The Cleveland Institute of Music has announced expanded roles for faculty members Sibbi Bernhardsson and Stephen Tavani, further strengthening the depth and vitality of its violin department.
Photos: First Look at the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE
In honor of the official opening of the North American tour, producers have released production photos of BEETLEJUICE, the Broadway musical comedy based on Tim Burton’s film.
Second Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Best Movie Musical Of All Time Bracket
Voting is now open for the second round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate B
FAN EXPO Cleveland to Host TWILIGHT Screening with Cast Q&A Session
FAN EXPO Cleveland will present a special screening of Twilight at the Capitol Theatre, featuring a Q&A with cast members.
Interview: Director Victoria Bussert Re-Awakened SPRING AWAKENING in Recent Run at The Beck Center
I checked in with director Victoria Bussert, for a conversation about her run of Spring Awakening which wrapped March 1st at The Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood, OH.
Teatrista Lab Hosts Staged Reading of ALLEGEDLY at Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center
Teatrista Lab will present a staged reading of 'ALLEGEDLY' by Julia Rosa Sosa on March 20 at the Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center, featuring a talented cast and exploring themes of fame and scandal during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Cleveland Institute of Music Appoints Chad Hoopes To Violin Faculty
The Cleveland Institute of Music has appointed Chad Hoopes to its violin faculty, further strengthening the depth and vitality of the string department.
Ohio State Senator Nickie J. Antonio to Be Honored at Beck Center Gala
Senator Nickie J.
Josh Johnson Reveals Dates for 2026 Tour JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP
The Emmy-nominated writer, stand-up comedian, and The Daily Show rotating host and correspondent will be embarking on Josh Johnson'S COMEDY BAND CAMP as his next tour, a one-of-a-kind stand up and live music experience that brings together all the community of being in one big band and all the nosta
CIM Opera Theater to Present HANSEL AND GRETEL as Season Finale
With its new production of Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel, CIM Opera Theater this month will draw its spring season to a cheery close.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from February 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
Beck Center for the Arts to Present RAZZLE DAZZLE: IT'S ALL RELATIVE in March 2026
Beck Center for the Arts will inspire Northeast Ohio again this April, when the cast and crew of Razzle Dazzle: It's All Relative welcomes audiences into their family, with musical genres to get your toes tapping through their on-stage reunion.
Gates Mills Players To Present THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY This March
Gates Mills Players will present THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY, the comedy by Jones Hope Wooten, this March at Gates Mills Community House.
Video: THE OUTSIDERS North American Tour First Look
BroadwayWorld has a first look at the North American Tour of The Outsiders.
FOREVER K-POP National Tour to Kick Off in Bloomington and Visit Over 30 Cities
The national tour schedule has been revealed for Forever K-Pop - A Celebration Concert, a brand-new concert experience set to burst onto stages at over 30 locations this spring.
Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Best Movie Musical Of All Time Bracket
Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Best Movie Musical!
DAPHNE'S DIVE, A SHERLOCK CAROL, and More Set for Dobama Theatre 2026/27 Season
Dobama Theatre in Cleveland Heights will present a diverse lineup of new plays for its 2026/27 season, featuring regional and world premieres at the Donald A.
MACBETH Comes to Great Lakes Theater This Spring
Great Lakes Theater will continue its 64th season with Shakespeare's towering tragedy, Macbeth, running March 20 – April 4, 2026, in the Hanna Theatre at Playhouse Square.
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Guys & Dolls Renaissance Theatre (8/01-8/09) |
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The Fray & Dashboard Confessional Jacobs Pavilion (8/12-8/12) |
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Pippin Short North Stage - Garden Theater (8/06-8/29) |
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Ragtime Near West Theatre (7/17-8/02) |
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Dear Evan Hansen Short North Stage - Garden Theater (1/23-2/14) |
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Cassidy Theatre (8/07-8/23) |
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A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum Near West Theatre (4/16-5/02) |
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Honk! Near West Theatre (2/12-2/28) |
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Golden Girls The Laughs Continue Canton Palace Theatre (10/01-10/01) |
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The Rocky Horror Show Short North Stage - Garden Theater (10/22-10/31) |