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BWW Review: Seldom-staged “City of Angels” now at Beck Center for the Arts
by Roy Berko - July 11, 2017
'City of Angels,' a version of which is now on stage at Beck Center, opened on Broadway in December of 1989 and ran through January, 1992, in a healthy run of almost 900 performances. Lakewood's Dee Hoty, a three-time Tony nominee, played a leading role in the Great White Way run.
Three New Shows On Sale This Friday at Playhouse Square
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2017
in the State Theatre. Earlier today, celebrated singer-songwriter Tori Amos announced via Facebook Live her extensive North American fall concert schedule, in support of her anticipated new album Native Invader, available on Decca Records on September 8. Tori Amos is one of the most successful, prolific and influential artists of her generation. Native Invader is Tori's fifteenth studio album, following 2014's Unrepentant Geraldines - her eighth Billboard Top 10 album.
Enter to Take the Ride of a Lifetime Before the Cleveland National Air Show
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2017
The Cleveland National Air Show and Discount Drug Mart, in partnership with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), will provide the opportunity of a lifetime for a lucky child. The EAA Young Eagles Flight Essay Contest will award one child a Young Eagles Flight with aerobatic legend Sean D. Tucker.
BWW Review: Jivin' AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' is All Singing and Dancing at Porthouse
by Roy Berko - July 08, 2017
"Ain't Misbehavin'" is a musical-review which will be of interest to those who like 1920 and 30's Harlem Renaissance swing music. Be aware that the show, though nicely performed, has over 30 songs and no story line.
Queer|Art Initiates The Barbara Hammer Lesbian Experimental Filmmaking Grant
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2017
Queer|Art, the New York City-based non-profit, is pleased to introduce Queer|Art|Awards, a new program of grants, prizes, and awards that will provide various kinds of direct support-monetary and otherwise-to LGBTQ artists. Over time, Queer|Art|Awards seeks to include a spectrum of support that will benefit artists working in a variety of fields and mediums, as well as broader categories of support that will survey LGBTQ culture as a whole.
Photo Flash: First Look at CITY OF ANGELS at Beck Center
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2017
Beck Center for the Arts presents City of Angels, winner of 6 Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Original Score. This acclaimed film noir musical runs tonight, July 7, through August 13, 2017 in the Mackey Theater. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Mamai Theatre Company Comments on Planned Protests of THE TESTAMENT OF MARY
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2017
Mamai Theatre Company has released a statement on the planned protests of its production of THE TESTAMENT OF MARY. 
The Huron Playhouse Announces Change to 2017 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2017
The Huron Playhouse's 2017 season will open its 69th season with the classic Tom Jones-Harvey Schmidt musical The Fantasticks. This production will replace the previously announced A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum due to unforeseen circumstances.
Clague Playhouse Hiring for Paid Design and Backstage Positions
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2017
Clague Playhouse is presently looking to fill the following PAID positions to round out its exciting upcoming 90th season!
WINSOR! A Cleveland Cabaret Announced
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2017
The Musical Theater Project will produce "Winsor! A Cleveland Cabaret," based on the life of legendary local media personality Winsor French, at 7 PM today, July 6 and Sunday, July 9 at Nighttown in Cleveland Heights.
Photo Flash: Mamaí's 2017 Season at Playhouse Square Continues with THE TESTAMENT OF MARY!
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2017
Imagine the most iconic mother of all time telling her private version of a story we thought we knew. Colm Toibin's retelling of the pivotal events in the life of Jesus Christ through the eyes of Mary the survivor challenges us to imagine the suffering, courage and strength of mothers on a colossal scale -- up close and personal.
Mamai's 2017 Season at Playhouse Square to Continue with THE TESTAMENT OF MARY
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2017
Mamai's 2017 Season at Playhouse Square continues with the Regional Premiere of Colm Toibin's THE TESTAMENT OF MARY!
The Huron Playhouse Announces Change to 2017 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 04, 2017
The Huron Playhouse's 2017 season will open its 69th season with the classic Tom Jones-Harvey Schmidt musical The Fantasticks. This production will replace the previously announced A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum due to unforeseen circumstances.
BWW Review: Black comedy, “An Impending Rupture of The Belly,” insights at none-too-fragile
by Roy Berko - June 27, 2017
Matt Pelfrey is noted for inventing oddball concepts and writing sardonic dialogue. His 'An Impending Rupture of the Belly,' now on stage at none-too-fragile, is Pelfrey at his 'creative' black comedy best.
Cain Park Arts Festival Celebrates 40th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2017
The Cain Park Arts Festival is a juried fine arts and fine crafts event, featuring the work of up to 150 artists. 
Second Show Just Added for John Mulaney: KID GORGEOUS at Playhouse Square
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2017
John Mulaney will bring his new show, John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous to the Connor Palace on Friday, January 12 at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tickets are on sale now, at playhousesquare.org.
BWW Review: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS 'S Wonderful' at State Theatre
by Roy Berko - June 22, 2017
My Broadway review of “An American In Paris, A New Musical,” stated that it was “a visual, dance-driven Broadway story-telling creation that is gorgeous, enchanting, seamless and sophisticated.” Though I won't go raise the banner as high for the touring production, I will say that it is a very, very pleasing and “'S Wonderful” evening of theater.
Choreographer Tommie-Waheed Evans to Create New Work for Verb Ballets
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2017
It is with great excitement that Verb Ballets hosts guest choreographer Tommie-Waheed Evans in-studio from June 26-30, 2017.
Convergence-Continuum Presents Regional Premiere of NEIGHBORS
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2017
Convergence-continuum presents the regional premiere of NEIGHBORS by MacArthur genius award winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
WINSOR! A Cleveland Cabaret Announced
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2017
The Musical Theater Project will produce "Winsor! A Cleveland Cabaret," based on the life of legendary local media personality Winsor French, at 7 PM on Thursday, July 6 and Sunday, July 9 at Nighttown in Cleveland Heights.
Beck Center Brings the City of Angels to Lakewood
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2017
Beck Center for the Arts is pleased to present City of Angels, winner of 6 Tony Awards³ including Best Musical and Best Original Score. This acclaimed film noir musical runs July 7 through August 13, 2017 in the Mackey Theater. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are now on sale. Buy early and save with promo code: HWOOD to receive $5 off each adult/senior ticket purchased by July 6.
Comedian John Mulaney Coming to Playhouse Square This Winter
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2017
John Mulaney will bring his new show, John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous to the Connor Palace on Friday, January 12.
Paranormal Documentary to Get Screening at Playhouse Square
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2017
The 28-city "SIR NOFACE LIVES TOUR," hosted by award-winning documentary filmmaker and world-renowned paranormal investigator Chad Calek, with fellow filmmaking and paranormal investigation partner, Justin Holstein, offers the rare opportunity to be amongst the first to see Calek's new "SIR NOFACE" documentary.  The documentary, which chronicles the Australian Government-sanctioned paranormal investigation that led to the filming of a full-body apparition,  definitively proves for the first time in history the existence of ghosts! (A link to the trailer to the "SIR NOFACE" documentary: https://vimeo.com/217725354 )
BWW Review: Slight “9 to 5” pleases sold-out Porthouse audience
by Roy Berko - June 19, 2017
'9 to 5 The Musical' is based on the 1980 comedy film which starred Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton. After the success of the movie, which is credited with being the 20th highest grossing comedy film, Parton decided to add music and put the story on stage.

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