Cleveland Play House to Stage BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY This Spring
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2017
Cleveland Play House's Outcalt Theatre will be transformed into the rent-controlled apartment of ex-cop Walter 'Pops' Washington in the bold, fresh, and unfiltered work of renowned playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis. Packed with irreverent humor, lightning-quick dialogue, and tremendous heart, Between Riverside and Crazy is the Pulitzer Prize-winning dark comedy about family, pride, and redemption.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2017
Cleveland Play House's Outcalt Theatre will be transformed into the rent-controlled apartment of ex-cop Walter 'Pops' Washington in the bold, fresh, and unfiltered work of renowned playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis. Packed with irreverent humor, lightning-quick dialogue, and tremendous heart, Between Riverside and Crazy is the Pulitzer Prize-winning dark comedy about family, pride, and redemption.
BWW Review: HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE Makes For a Slow Haunting Trip at Cleveland Play House
by Roy Berko - March 13, 2017
The mission of the Cleveland Play House is to produce plays that 'inspire stimulate and entertain.' It further intends to bring bold, necessary, personal stories told in imaginative ways to the public.
by Roy Berko - March 13, 2017
The mission of the Cleveland Play House is to produce plays that 'inspire stimulate and entertain.' It further intends to bring bold, necessary, personal stories told in imaginative ways to the public.
BWW Review: FLOYD COLLINS Melodramatically Spelunkers Into Eternal Fame at Blank Canvas
by Roy Berko - March 13, 2017
'Floyd Collins,' now on stage at Blank Canvas Theatre, isn't your typical musical. There is no dancing, no show-stopper production numbers, no intentional humor, no subplot, no 'I wish for' numbers. It's a tale of simple folks, a story focused on a man with an obsession to spelunker (explore caves), the power of sensationalism in the press, and the role of family and faith.
by Roy Berko - March 13, 2017
'Floyd Collins,' now on stage at Blank Canvas Theatre, isn't your typical musical. There is no dancing, no show-stopper production numbers, no intentional humor, no subplot, no 'I wish for' numbers. It's a tale of simple folks, a story focused on a man with an obsession to spelunker (explore caves), the power of sensationalism in the press, and the role of family and faith.
SHAPING SOUND Returns to Playhouse Square this March!
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2017
TRAVIS WALL and Break The Floor Productions will be including Playhouse Square as part of their national tour by America's hottest dance company, Travis Wall's SHAPING SOUND. After The Curtain will begin touring March 1st in Utica, New York and play nineteen cities. Travis Wall's SHAPING SOUND After The Curtain comes to Playhouse Square's Connor Palace Today, March 11 at 7:30 pm. TICKETS FOR Travis Wall's Shaping Sound March 11 are $75, $55, $45, $35 & $10 and are on sale now at playhousesquare.org, 216-241-6000 and the Ticket Office.
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2017
TRAVIS WALL and Break The Floor Productions will be including Playhouse Square as part of their national tour by America's hottest dance company, Travis Wall's SHAPING SOUND. After The Curtain will begin touring March 1st in Utica, New York and play nineteen cities. Travis Wall's SHAPING SOUND After The Curtain comes to Playhouse Square's Connor Palace Today, March 11 at 7:30 pm. TICKETS FOR Travis Wall's Shaping Sound March 11 are $75, $55, $45, $35 & $10 and are on sale now at playhousesquare.org, 216-241-6000 and the Ticket Office.
HAMLET Heats Up Hanna Theatre with Dual Casting and Immersive Design
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2017
Great Lakes Theater (GLT), Cleveland's Classic Company, continues the second half its 55th season with the world's most famous tragedy, William's Shakespeare's Hamlet. The production will be performed in the company's intimate and audience-friendly home at the Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square, March 31 - April 15, 2017. GLT's Producing Artistic Director, Charles Fee directs the production.
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2017
Great Lakes Theater (GLT), Cleveland's Classic Company, continues the second half its 55th season with the world's most famous tragedy, William's Shakespeare's Hamlet. The production will be performed in the company's intimate and audience-friendly home at the Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square, March 31 - April 15, 2017. GLT's Producing Artistic Director, Charles Fee directs the production.
FLOYD COLLINS, EQUUS and More on Tap for Blank Canvas Theatre's 2017 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2017
Blank Canvas Theatre is dedicated to inspiring a new love for those new to theatre in the Cleveland community, while providing another quality venue for those who already love the arts.
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2017
Blank Canvas Theatre is dedicated to inspiring a new love for those new to theatre in the Cleveland community, while providing another quality venue for those who already love the arts.
Nancy Maier and OPEN A NEW WINDOW: THE SONGS OF JERRY HERMAN by The Musical Theater Project
by Roy Berko - March 09, 2017
Nancy Maier left New York and a budding career to move to Cleveland. Yes, she traded the Big Apple for Cle!
by Roy Berko - March 09, 2017
Nancy Maier left New York and a budding career to move to Cleveland. Yes, she traded the Big Apple for Cle!
Beck Center Teen Theater presents High School Horror with CARRIE
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2017
Beck Center Teen Theater continues their 2016-2017 season with CARRIE the musical, March 24-26 and March 31-April 2, 2017 in the Mackey Theater. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays. A student matinee will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 30. Tickets are on sale now at 216.521.2540 x10 or beckcenter.org. CARRIE the musical contains strong language and adult content.
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2017
Beck Center Teen Theater continues their 2016-2017 season with CARRIE the musical, March 24-26 and March 31-April 2, 2017 in the Mackey Theater. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays. A student matinee will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 30. Tickets are on sale now at 216.521.2540 x10 or beckcenter.org. CARRIE the musical contains strong language and adult content.
Tickets On Sale Today for NEW STAGES 35: SHAKER NEW PLAYS SERIES
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2017
The Shaker Heights High School Theatre Arts Department presents the thirty-fifth festival of new plays, written, directed, performed and co-produced by students, Stages 35: Shaker New Plays Series, March 15, 16, 17 & 18 at 7 PM with a 9:15 PM show on Friday, March 17 in our intimate black box theatre, Stage 3. Six one-act plays will be presented as part of a full season of theatrical events, which began with Urinetown and concludes with Nevermore: A Spring Ensemble Show, in April.
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2017
The Shaker Heights High School Theatre Arts Department presents the thirty-fifth festival of new plays, written, directed, performed and co-produced by students, Stages 35: Shaker New Plays Series, March 15, 16, 17 & 18 at 7 PM with a 9:15 PM show on Friday, March 17 in our intimate black box theatre, Stage 3. Six one-act plays will be presented as part of a full season of theatrical events, which began with Urinetown and concludes with Nevermore: A Spring Ensemble Show, in April.
Cleveland Public Theatre & Teatro Publico de Cleveland Present LABIO DE LIEBRE (THE LIP OF THE HARE)
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2017
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) and Teatro Publico de Cleveland (TPC) present the US premiere ofLabio de Liebre (The Lip of the Hare) by playwright Fabio Rubiano Orjuela. The production is directed by Teatro Publico de Cleveland ensemble member Dante Fernando Larzabal and will be performed in Spanish, with English subtitles, by TPC ensemble members to run April 6 - 15, 2017 in CPT's historic Gordon Square Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2017
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) and Teatro Publico de Cleveland (TPC) present the US premiere ofLabio de Liebre (The Lip of the Hare) by playwright Fabio Rubiano Orjuela. The production is directed by Teatro Publico de Cleveland ensemble member Dante Fernando Larzabal and will be performed in Spanish, with English subtitles, by TPC ensemble members to run April 6 - 15, 2017 in CPT's historic Gordon Square Theatre.
New Stages 35 presents Shaker New Plays Series
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2017
The Shaker Heights High School Theatre Arts Department presents the thirty-fifth festival of new plays, written, directed, performed and co-produced by students, Stages 35: Shaker New Plays Series, March 15, 16, 17 & 18 at 7 PM with a 9:15 PM show on Friday, March 17 in our intimate black box theatre, Stage 3. Six one-act plays will be presented as part of a full season of theatrical events, which began with Urinetown and concludes with Nevermore: A Spring Ensemble Show, in April.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2017
The Shaker Heights High School Theatre Arts Department presents the thirty-fifth festival of new plays, written, directed, performed and co-produced by students, Stages 35: Shaker New Plays Series, March 15, 16, 17 & 18 at 7 PM with a 9:15 PM show on Friday, March 17 in our intimate black box theatre, Stage 3. Six one-act plays will be presented as part of a full season of theatrical events, which began with Urinetown and concludes with Nevermore: A Spring Ensemble Show, in April.
Cleveland Orchestra Board of Trustees Elects Richard K. Smucker As President
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2017
At its regular meeting on Friday, March 3, 2017, The Cleveland Orchestra's Board of Trustees elected long-time board member Richard K. Smucker to be the organization's thirteenth Board President.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2017
At its regular meeting on Friday, March 3, 2017, The Cleveland Orchestra's Board of Trustees elected long-time board member Richard K. Smucker to be the organization's thirteenth Board President.
BWW Review: Controversial, Thought-Provoking A GREAT WILDERNESS at Beck Center for the Arts
by Roy Berko - March 07, 2017
by Roy Berko - March 07, 2017
BWW Review: Compelling THE FLICK Unreels as a Must See Production at Dobama
by Roy Berko - March 06, 2017
Annie Baker, who deservedly won the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for her play The Flick, was perceived by the awarding committee as one of 'the most impressive dramatists of her generation.' They went on to say she, 'writes with tenderness and keen insight.'
by Roy Berko - March 06, 2017
Annie Baker, who deservedly won the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for her play The Flick, was perceived by the awarding committee as one of 'the most impressive dramatists of her generation.' They went on to say she, 'writes with tenderness and keen insight.'
Paula Vogel's HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE Set for Cleveland Play House This March
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2017
Cleveland Play House shifts gears from playful (Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery) to profound with the Pulitzer Prize-winning play How I Learned to Drive. Written by Paula Vogel - one of the preeminent figures in American theater today - How I Learned to Drive traverses taboo territory with humor, heart, and empathy.
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2017
Cleveland Play House shifts gears from playful (Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery) to profound with the Pulitzer Prize-winning play How I Learned to Drive. Written by Paula Vogel - one of the preeminent figures in American theater today - How I Learned to Drive traverses taboo territory with humor, heart, and empathy.
Photo Flash: Beck Center for the Arts presents A GREAT WILDERNESS
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2017
Beck Center for the Arts proudly presents the regional premiere of A Great Wilderness March 3 through April 9, 2017 in the intimate Studio Theater. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays. Written by 2014 MacArthur Genius Grant recipient Samuel D. Hunter, A Great Wilderness begins with Walt as he prepares for a reluctant retirement.
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2017
Beck Center for the Arts proudly presents the regional premiere of A Great Wilderness March 3 through April 9, 2017 in the intimate Studio Theater. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays. Written by 2014 MacArthur Genius Grant recipient Samuel D. Hunter, A Great Wilderness begins with Walt as he prepares for a reluctant retirement.
Converzation's Announces THE EMERGING TROMBONE
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2017
CSO Principal Trombonist Tom Pylinski speaks about the history of his instrument for the upcoming ConverZations on March 13, 2017. ConverZations is a series of free public discussions, held at the Zimmermann Symphony Center (2331 17th Street NW), and features a variety of guest speakers who provide a pleasant and entertaining way for audience members to "get inside" the music.
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2017
CSO Principal Trombonist Tom Pylinski speaks about the history of his instrument for the upcoming ConverZations on March 13, 2017. ConverZations is a series of free public discussions, held at the Zimmermann Symphony Center (2331 17th Street NW), and features a variety of guest speakers who provide a pleasant and entertaining way for audience members to "get inside" the music.
A GREAT WILDERNESS Touches on Timely Themes at Beck Center
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2017
Beck Center for the Arts proudly presents the regional premiere of A Great Wilderness March 3 through April 9, 2017 in the intimate Studio Theater. Show times are 8 p.m. Todays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are now on sale. Buy early and save with promo code: NATURE to receive $5 off each adult/senior ticket purchased by March 2.
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2017
Beck Center for the Arts proudly presents the regional premiere of A Great Wilderness March 3 through April 9, 2017 in the intimate Studio Theater. Show times are 8 p.m. Todays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are now on sale. Buy early and save with promo code: NATURE to receive $5 off each adult/senior ticket purchased by March 2.
BWW Feature: KEY BANK BROADWAY SERIES 2017-2018 Announced at PlayhouseSquare
by Roy Berko - March 02, 2017
It was an exciting evening at the State Theatre, where a capacity crowd heard Gina Vernaci, architect of the Key Bank Broadway series, announce the 2017-2018 season.
by Roy Berko - March 02, 2017
It was an exciting evening at the State Theatre, where a capacity crowd heard Gina Vernaci, architect of the Key Bank Broadway series, announce the 2017-2018 season.
WAITRESS, ON YOUR FEET! and More in Playhouse Square's 2017-18 KeyBank Broadway Series
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2017
An energetic, sold out crowd at the State Theatre were on their feet, ready to hear the smashing lineup of shows coming to Cleveland, as part of Playhouse Square's 2017-2018 KeyBank Broadway Series.
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2017
An energetic, sold out crowd at the State Theatre were on their feet, ready to hear the smashing lineup of shows coming to Cleveland, as part of Playhouse Square's 2017-2018 KeyBank Broadway Series.
BWW Review: I CALL MY BROTHERS Challenges and Confounds at Cleveland Public Theatre
by Roy Berko - March 01, 2017
It's no wonder in this age of xenophobia, racial profiling and baiting, irrational interpretation of regulations, police brutality and alternate facts being spewed, that when a car bomb goes off in the center of a large American metropolis, a Muslim young man would become paranoid.
by Roy Berko - March 01, 2017
It's no wonder in this age of xenophobia, racial profiling and baiting, irrational interpretation of regulations, police brutality and alternate facts being spewed, that when a car bomb goes off in the center of a large American metropolis, a Muslim young man would become paranoid.
Cleveland Public Theatre presents TEST FLIGHT 2017
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2017
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to announce the Test Flight 2017 series. Test Flight is a multi-week series that showcases new work on its way to full production, providing both local and national/international artists with the keys to the theatre and the opportunity to co-produce original works-in-progress. Test Flight encourages risk-taking and an entrepreneurial spirit towards creating new work while offering artists a structured support system, activating an art-focused environment. CPT's New Play Development Program is intended to move projects forward, whether through full productions at CPT, receiving larger exposure or participating in touring performances or Fringe Festivals.
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2017
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to announce the Test Flight 2017 series. Test Flight is a multi-week series that showcases new work on its way to full production, providing both local and national/international artists with the keys to the theatre and the opportunity to co-produce original works-in-progress. Test Flight encourages risk-taking and an entrepreneurial spirit towards creating new work while offering artists a structured support system, activating an art-focused environment. CPT's New Play Development Program is intended to move projects forward, whether through full productions at CPT, receiving larger exposure or participating in touring performances or Fringe Festivals.
Photo Flash: Cleveland Public Theatre presents BARBECUE
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2017
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to announce the regional premiere of Barbecue, a dark comedy by Robert O'Hara (Bootycandy, Antebellum) and directed by CPT Associate Artistic Director Beth Wood. Barbecue is onstage February 16th - March 11th, 2017 in CPT's historic Gordon Square Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2017
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to announce the regional premiere of Barbecue, a dark comedy by Robert O'Hara (Bootycandy, Antebellum) and directed by CPT Associate Artistic Director Beth Wood. Barbecue is onstage February 16th - March 11th, 2017 in CPT's historic Gordon Square Theatre.
BWW Review: Well Done BARBECUE Lights Up Cleveland Public Theatre
by Roy Berko - February 27, 2017
Addiction, whether it's alcohol, drugs, sex, racism, obsessive compulsion or eating, is no funny matter. That is unless it's in a play written by playwright Robert O'Hara.
by Roy Berko - February 27, 2017
Addiction, whether it's alcohol, drugs, sex, racism, obsessive compulsion or eating, is no funny matter. That is unless it's in a play written by playwright Robert O'Hara.
Cleveland Orchestra Announces Fourth Annual Summers@Severance Concerts, 7/14-8/18
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2017
Following three successful seasons of Summers@Severance concerts (inaugurated in 2014), The Cleveland Orchestra has announced a fourth year of Summers@Severance concerts on Friday nights at Severance Hall. The series of orchestra concerts, sponsored by Thompson Hine LLP, will take place July 14, July 28, and August 18, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2017
Following three successful seasons of Summers@Severance concerts (inaugurated in 2014), The Cleveland Orchestra has announced a fourth year of Summers@Severance concerts on Friday nights at Severance Hall. The series of orchestra concerts, sponsored by Thompson Hine LLP, will take place July 14, July 28, and August 18, 2017.
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