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Cleveland Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Cleveland from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Playhouse Square Promotes Laura Smith to President
Playhouse Square has promoted Chief Operating Officer Laura Smith to President, formalizing a shared leadership structure alongside CEO Craig Hassall to support the Cleveland theater district's continued growth.
Review: GREASE at PORTHOUSE/Kent State University
GREASE, Porthouse-style, is a nostalgic reminder of the era of mid-1900’s and left those of a certain-age satisfied and maybe those of the Information Age/Digital Age asking “what was the attitude, grease and angst” all about.
THE MAGICIANS TABLE to Extend Run at Playhouse Square Due to Popular Demand
Playhouse Square announced THE MAGICIANS TABLE will extend its limited run at Cibréo Privato for an additional four weeks.
Review: MEAN GIRLS at Akron Civic Theater
Young performers overcame weather and sound issues to bring the vibrant, musical retelling of the 2004 film Mean Girls to the vintage, nostalgic Akron Civic Theater.
BEETLEJUICE & THE BODYGUARD Tickets to Go on Sale for Broadway in Akron Series
Playhouse Square announced tickets for touring Broadway productions of BEETLEJUICE and THE BODYGUARD will go on sale for the 2026-2027 Broadway in Akron series, with both shows set to perform at E.
Review: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE NATIONAL TOUR at Stranahan Theatre
The national tour of A Beautiful Noise rocks into town this week, bringing enough sequins to light up all of Toledo.
WAITRESS Will Embark on 10th Anniversary North American Tour This Fall
The Waitress musical hits the road this fall! Celebrate its 10th anniversary with a North American tour hitting 40+ cities.
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Launches 25th Anniversary North American Tour
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL announced a multi-city anniversary tour celebrating 25 years since its debut in a 76-seat Orlando theater.
Previews: HALF THE SKY at Westfield Studio Theatre
Dancer-choreographer Melissa Ajayi's interest in creating her own dance works came at a young age in her hometown dance studio in New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Review: THE GREAT GATSBY: A NEW MUSICAL at Connor Palace
THE GREAT GATSBY: A NEW MUSICAL is Surprisingly Great
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from May 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
BroadwayWorld Launches Producer Fantasy Game
BroadwayWorld's new Producer Fantasy Game lets fans draft six Broadway shows and earn points from real box office grosses, awards, and weekly predictions.
Previews: LADIES OF THE ’80S at Mimi Ohio Theatre
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
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.
ADRENALIZE to Kick Off Ohio Summer Concert Season with Def Leppard Tribute Shows
ADRENALIZE – The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience will perform at Wilmington's Friday Night Summer Concert Series and LA-Z Acres Campground in Nashport, OH, as part of a broader summer schedule including theater and festival dates.
Ensemble Theatre of Cleveland to Present 2026-2027 Season With World Premiere and Cleveland Debuts
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
What did our critic think of FREAK THE MIGHTY at Cleveland Play House?
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS to Return for 12th Year With 39-City National Tour
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS announced a 39-city U.
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.
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.
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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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Dr. Seuss'' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical Palace Theatre Columbus (12/08-12/13) |
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Annie Near West Theatre (11/20-12/06) |
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The Producers Short North Stage - Garden Theater (3/12-4/11) |
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Rush at Rocket Arena Rocket Arena (9/17-9/18) |
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Mean Girls Beck Center for the Arts (7/10-8/09) |
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Mean Girls Senney Theatre (6/10-8/09) |
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In the Heights The Youngstown Playhouse (8/28-9/06) |
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The Fray & Dashboard Confessional Jacobs Pavilion (8/12-8/12) |