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Congressman Turner presents Congressional Medal to Area Students
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2017
Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) released the following statement after presenting area students with a Congressional Medal for their dedication to service throughout their community:
CHESS Brings Russian Collusion to Cleveland Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2017
With Russia at the center of a huge political conversation, and a scheduled Broadway revival of the show set for next year, this concert version of Chess is more relevant than ever! 
RHINOCEROS Opens Next Week at convergence-continuum
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2017
When a brutish rhinoceros storms through their quiet neighborhood, the townsfolk are alarmed, but gradually become supporters of rhino-ism and one by one begin to turn into rhinoceroses themselves.
The Cleveland Orchestra Announces 2017-18 Music Study Groups
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2017
The 2017-18 Cleveland Orchestra Music Study Groups will begin on September 19, 20, and 21, 2017 at convenient community locations throughout the Greater Cleveland area.  The classes will explore music from The Cleveland Orchestra's 100th Season at Severance Hall.  The series is organized into three parts so registrants may choose a series length to best fit their schedule - selecting from fall, winter, and/or spring.  Music Study Groups are presented by the Orchestra with support from Friends of The Cleveland Orchestra (formerly known as Women's Committee of The Cleveland Orchestra) and other generous donors to the education programs of The Cleveland Orchestra. 
The Kitchen Announces Fall 2017 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2017
The Kitchen, founded in 1971, has continued to serve as an important catalyst for a broad community of groundbreaking artists working across disciplines. In today's landscape, where contemporary artists and arts institutions are collaborating in new ways and generating new contexts for the continuing evolution of multi-disciplinary art, The Kitchen, as a nimble, smaller-scale organization, plays an especially vital role: it provides emerging and established artists a hot-house environment for the presentation and discussion of their work, supporting and seeking to foster a vibrant, living dialogue among artists from every field and area of culture.
Secret Trysts, Swordfights and Drama Coming to Cleveland Play House in SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2017
"I will have poetry in my life.  And adventure.  And love. Love above all." The Cleveland Play House produces the Academy Award-winning romantic comedy Shakespeare in Love, complete with swordfights, secret trysts, and backstage drama.
BWW Review: EQUUS at Blank Canvas
by Roy Berko - August 13, 2017
This is required attendance for anyone interested in experiences of marrying a well-written script with a superb staging. If for no other reason, go to the theater to experience the marvel of Antonio DeJesus.
Cleveland Public Theatre's 'Party of the Year' to Return in PANDEMONIUM 2017
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2017
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) Executive Artistic Director, Raymond Bobgan, presents Pandemonium 2017 - CPT's annual benefit and theatrical spectacular - on Saturday, September 9, 2017, from 7:00pm through midnight. The Pandemonium 2017 theme is "Unleash."
Playhouse Square 56th Season to Include THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2017
Great Lakes Theater (GLT) will commence its 2017-18 season at the Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square with a Fall Repertory that features the soaring musical epic in its Midwest premiere, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Shakespeare's magical comic masterpiece, A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Cleveland Orchestra to Welcome Afendi Yusuf as Principal Clarinet
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2017
The Cleveland Orchestra and Music Director Franz Welser-Most have announced that Afendi Yusuf will join the Orchestra as principal clarinet beginning with the start of the coming Severance Hall season in September 2017.
CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC to Bring Holiday Illusions to Playhouse Square
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2017
Beginning December 27, audiences will be captivated by the magic of the holiday season when the U.K. sensation Champions of Magic perform at the Connor Palace at Playhouse Square.
Shen Yun Returns to Playhouse Square This February
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2017
Color, dance & athleticism of China comes to life with "Shen Yun".  Artists and theatergoers around the world are calling Shen Yun "breathtaking," "mesmerizing," "a miracle," "inspiring." 
Desi Oakley to Lead WAITRESS Tour Kick-Off at Playhouse Square
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2017
Full casting has been announced for the upcoming National Touring Production of WAITRESS, the new Broadway musical from Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles inspired by Adrienne Shelley's 2007 motion picture.
Cleveland Play House to Feature Open Caption Performances
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2017
Cleveland Play House (CPH) has been selected for a two-year partnership with Theatre Development Fund's (TDF) National Open Captioning Initiative (NOCI) to sponsor open captioned performances during the upcoming 2017-2018 Season.
THE MUSIC MAN in Concert this Weekend at Cain Park
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2017
There's trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian!
Fine Arts Associates: Rich History Provides Foundation for Group with Bright Future
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2017
Founded in 1952, the Canton Fine Arts Associates continue to offer friendship, entertainment, learning experiences, and volunteer opportunities to members and the public alike. Monthly luncheon meetings with excellent art-related programs are held from September to May, excluding November. The luncheons are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 11:45 a.m. in the Wilkof Courtyard of the Canton Museum of Art. Guests are most welcome at these luncheon meetings. Attached is the full 2017-18 program schedule.
THE BLUES BROTHERS, WHEN HARRY MET SALLY and More Set for 20th Annual CINEMA AT THE SQUARE
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2017
The beautiful Connor Palace is jumping back in time to transport Cleveland to the Golden Era of Cinema during the 20th Annual Cinema at the Square classic film series, presented by Medical Mutual, August 3-20.
The Capitol Theatre presents Star of the #1 Comedy Girls Trip TIFFANY HADDISH
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2017
Breakout star of the #1 comedy movie Girls Trip, Tiffany Haddish brings her extremely popular stand-up comedy to the Capitol Theatre on Friday, September 1 at 7 pm. Tickets go on sale Saturday, August 5 at 10 am. This show is for mature audiences.
Cesear's Forum to Present Yasmina Reza's LIFE X 3
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2017
A theatrical triptych, LIFE x 3 offers three variations on the same event: a dinner party gone awry. Unforeseen circumstances combine with unexpected comic and not so comic responses. The repetition and changes in each episode reflect on individual personality with consequential choices inevitable in life decision-making.
Photographer Alain Willaume's 'Vulnerable,' Opens at FIAF 9/15
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2017
The French Institute Alliance Francaise (FIAF), New York's premiere French cultural center, is pleased to present VULNERABLE, the first-ever U.S. solo exhibition of work by French photographer Alain Willaume, as part of the 2017 edition of the Crossing the Line Festival. Curated by Francois Hebel, perhaps best known as the longtime director of the prestigious Les Rencontres de la photographie festival in Arles, France, VULNERABLE will be on view at the FIAF Gallery from Friday, September 15, through Saturday, October 28.
BWW Review: A Clevelander's View of the Shaw Festival - 2017
by Roy Berko - August 01, 2017
The Shaw is one of two major Canadian theater celebrations, the other being The Stratford Festival in Stratford, Ontario. Both are professional, high quality venues.
Single Tickets on Sale August 1st for Cleveland Orchestra's 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2017
Individual concert tickets for The Cleveland Orchestra's 2017-18 Season and 100th year of concerts go on sale today, August 1, 2017, online at clevelandorchestra.com, by phone at 216-231-1111, and in person at the Severance Hall Ticket Office.
Cleveland Teens Create An Original Play at CPT's STEP Youth on Tour
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2017
Cleveland Public Theatre's (CPT) Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan is proud to present the return of CPT's celebrated Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP), Cleveland's longest-running arts and job training program for urban teens. STEP celebrates its 23rd year with the latest original play, And Yet, We Shine, on tour to Cleveland city parks from August 1-11.
BWW Review: DISNEY'S NEWSIES, in it's Area Premiere, Makes for a Very Pleasant Evening of Theater at Porthouse Theatre
by Roy Berko - July 31, 2017
'Newsies' is the Disney produced musical that was inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899 in which a group of ragtag ruffian youth, who were the breadwinners for their impoverished immigrant families, stood up to the powerful Joseph Pulitzer, the owner of New York's major newspaper. The show is now on stage at Porthouse Theatre, in its area premiere, on the grounds of Blossom Center.
Cleveland Institute of Music Announces New Minority Artist Fellowship
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2017
The Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) is now accepting applications for the inaugural class of its new Minority Artist Fellowship (MAF) program.

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