Cleveland Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Cleveland from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Christina Rose Hall and Aaron Kaburick Join BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will celebrate its one-year anniversary, and welcome new cast members.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from June 2026
In this June 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from stages across the country and beyond - from the world premiere of Gloria and Emily Estefan's Basura at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre to the riotous new comedy Iceboy!, starring Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, at Chic
Interview: Joseph Ball & Ekaterina “Katya” Helpman of That’s Joe Biz Productions Talk WHICH WAY TO THE STAGE
That’s Joe Biz Productions' presentation of Ana Nogueira's Which Way to the Stage opens this Friday at the Maumee Indoor Theatre for a two-weekend engagement.
Previews: DISNEY'S THE LION KING at KeyBank State Theatre At Playhouse Square
The winner of six Tony Awards ® including Best Musical, Best Choreography, and Best Scenic, Costume, and Lighting Designs, Disney's beloved musical THE LION KING returns to Cleveland and Playhouse Square's KeyBank State Theatre, July 6 - August 8, 2026.
Full Cast Set For DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL North American Tour
The full cast has been revealed for the North American Tour of Dirty Dancing: The Musical, a new stage production based on the beloved film Dirty Dancing.
BroadwayWorld Unveils New Redesigned Website & On Demand TV Apps
Today marks a major milestone for BroadwayWorld.
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?
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Guys & Dolls Renaissance Theatre (8/01-8/09) |
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Sweeney Todd Short North Stage - Garden Theater (9/26-10/17) |
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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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Rush at Rocket Arena Rocket Arena (9/17-9/18) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Cleveland (8/15-8/15) |
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Lerner and Loewe's Brigadoon Porthouse Theatre (7/24-8/09) |
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A Christmas Carol: The Musical Ohio Star Theater (11/18-12/15) PHOTOS |
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Elijah: Prophet of Fire Ohio Star Theater (5/15-11/05) PHOTOS VIDEOS |
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Honk! Near West Theatre (2/12-2/28) |