Previews: CHOREOLAB at Near West Theatre
Cleveland Ballet’s company dancers will stretch their choreographic wings once again in the third annual ChoreoLab, an evening of dance for and by the dancers.
Cleveland Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Cleveland from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Interview: Amber Ardolino of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at The Stranahan Theater
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 House
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 More
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 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.
SONIC LIVE IN CONCERT to Launch Global Tour With US and UK Premieres
Senbla and SEGA announced Sonic Live In Concert, a new concert experience celebrating 35 years of the franchise, with US and UK premieres featuring a live orchestra, rock musicians, and vocalists performing music from across the Sonic universe.
Review: THE WIZ at Stranahan Theatre
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
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, 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
The Toledo Repertoire Theatre will present the classic musical FIDDLER ON THE ROOF this June on its Tenth Street stage.
THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour Adds 26 Cities to 2026-27 Route
The North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK announced 26 new cities for its upcoming season, including stops in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, and Houston, after welcoming over 500,000 patrons since its launch.
DEATH BECOMES HER Sets Closing Date
BroadwayWorld has just learned that the Tony Award winning and Grammy Award nominated musical, and the most nominated production of the 2024/2025 Broadway season, DEATH BECOMES HER, will conclude its Broadway run.
Interview: Phoenix LaFreniere Brings The National Tour of THE WIZ to Toledo
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
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 Partner With Play On Shakespeare
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
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
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
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
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
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 Arts
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
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.
SPEECH & DEBATE by Stephen Karam To Be Presented At Beck Center for the Arts
Beck Center for the Arts will present SPEECH & DEBATE, Stephen Karam's comedy about three misfit high school students in Salem, Oregon, directed by Case Western Reserve University's Don Carrier in Lakewood, OH.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reveals 2026-27 Tour Dates and Cities
The Tony and Olivier Award-winning OPERATION MINCEMEAT announced a full North American tour route spanning over 25 cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC, as the Broadway production hits 500 performances.
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Guys & Dolls Renaissance Theatre (8/01-8/09) |
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Hairspray Short North Stage - Garden Theater (11/19-12/20) |
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Rush at Rocket Arena Rocket Arena (9/17-9/18) |
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Ragtime Near West Theatre (7/17-8/02) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Cleveland (9/19-9/19) |
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My Dear Aunt Flow Starcatcher Theater (8/07-8/09) PHOTOS |
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The Fray & Dashboard Confessional Jacobs Pavilion (8/12-8/12) |
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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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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Cassidy Theatre (8/07-8/23) |
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A Christmas Carol: The Musical Ohio Star Theater (11/18-12/15) PHOTOS |