The Huron Playhouse Announces 2017 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2017
The world's longest-running musical, an electrifying Pulitzer Prize award-winning rock musical, a riveting classic courtroom drama, and the Tony award smash-hit retelling of the origin of Peter Pan make up the 2017 Huron Playhouse season.
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2017
The world's longest-running musical, an electrifying Pulitzer Prize award-winning rock musical, a riveting classic courtroom drama, and the Tony award smash-hit retelling of the origin of Peter Pan make up the 2017 Huron Playhouse season.
Lakeland Civic Theatre to Stage THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2017
Lakeland Civic Theatre presents "The Bridges of Madison County," a Tony Award-winning musical running Feb. 3 through 19 in the college's Dr. Wayne L. Rodehorst Performing Arts Center, 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, 44094.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2017
Lakeland Civic Theatre presents "The Bridges of Madison County," a Tony Award-winning musical running Feb. 3 through 19 in the college's Dr. Wayne L. Rodehorst Performing Arts Center, 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, 44094.
Lakeland Civic Theatre Presents THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2017
The Bridges of Madison County is based on the best-selling novel, and developed by the Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning creative team of Jason Robert Brown (The Last Five Years, Parade and Songs for a New World) and Marsha Norman (The Secret Garden, 'Night Mother and The Color Purple) who went on to win the Tony Award for Best Score and Orchestrations in 2014 for this stunning romance.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2017
The Bridges of Madison County is based on the best-selling novel, and developed by the Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning creative team of Jason Robert Brown (The Last Five Years, Parade and Songs for a New World) and Marsha Norman (The Secret Garden, 'Night Mother and The Color Purple) who went on to win the Tony Award for Best Score and Orchestrations in 2014 for this stunning romance.
BWW Review: DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM, CLEVELAND BALLET, GROUNDWORKS at Ohio Theatre
by Roy Berko - January 26, 2017
Founded in 1969, the Dance Theatre of Harlem, which is housed in the Harlem section of New York City, was the first black professional classical ballet company. Since that time, as was evidenced in their recent Cleveland concerts, the organization has extended its purpose to being racially diverse and performing an eclectic repertoire that stresses empowerment through dance.
by Roy Berko - January 26, 2017
Founded in 1969, the Dance Theatre of Harlem, which is housed in the Harlem section of New York City, was the first black professional classical ballet company. Since that time, as was evidenced in their recent Cleveland concerts, the organization has extended its purpose to being racially diverse and performing an eclectic repertoire that stresses empowerment through dance.
RADIO GOLF Opens Next Friday at Ensemble
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2017
To Celebrate Black History Month Ensemble will produce August Wilson's Radio Golf. The final installment of his ten play American Century Cycle, this fast-paced, dynamic and wonderfully funny work is about the world today and the dreams we have for the future. Set in Pittsburgh in the late 1990's, it's the story of a successful entrepreneur who aspires to become the city's first black mayor. But when the past begins to catch up with him, secrets get revealed that could be his undoing.
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2017
To Celebrate Black History Month Ensemble will produce August Wilson's Radio Golf. The final installment of his ten play American Century Cycle, this fast-paced, dynamic and wonderfully funny work is about the world today and the dreams we have for the future. Set in Pittsburgh in the late 1990's, it's the story of a successful entrepreneur who aspires to become the city's first black mayor. But when the past begins to catch up with him, secrets get revealed that could be his undoing.
convergence-continuum Presents the 2017 NEOMFA Playwrights Festival February 9-18
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2017
convergence-continuum presents two world-premiere plays by local graduate-student playwrights at the 2017 NEOMFA Playwrights Festival.
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2017
convergence-continuum presents two world-premiere plays by local graduate-student playwrights at the 2017 NEOMFA Playwrights Festival.
Kris Kristofferson Coming to Playhouse Square
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2017
Show business wannabes are warned to "keep your day job"… just in case. But in the case of KRIS KRISTOFFERSON, the Rhodes Scholar/Golden Gloves boxer gave up a Captain's rank as a helicopter pilot in the Army's elite Airborne Rangers and a turn-down of an assignment to teach at West Point...all to pursue a music career.
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2017
Show business wannabes are warned to "keep your day job"… just in case. But in the case of KRIS KRISTOFFERSON, the Rhodes Scholar/Golden Gloves boxer gave up a Captain's rank as a helicopter pilot in the Army's elite Airborne Rangers and a turn-down of an assignment to teach at West Point...all to pursue a music career.
BWW Review: THE NIGHT ALIVE at Dobama
by Roy Berko - January 23, 2017
Conor McPherson, author of THE NIGHT ALIVE, now on stage at Dobama Theatre, is considered one of the important new breed of playwrights who delve into the lives of people. In this case, Irish people, usually Irish men. He has an eye for loneliness and despair. His plays often are 'meditations on regret, guilt and confusion.'
by Roy Berko - January 23, 2017
Conor McPherson, author of THE NIGHT ALIVE, now on stage at Dobama Theatre, is considered one of the important new breed of playwrights who delve into the lives of people. In this case, Irish people, usually Irish men. He has an eye for loneliness and despair. His plays often are 'meditations on regret, guilt and confusion.'
Psychological Illusionist Joshua Seth to Appear at Playhouse Square
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2017
Say the name "Joshua Seth" and many Kent, OH residents will tell you that he is the hometown boy who made good in the entertainment world, while adult fans of animation will say Joshua is best known as the villainous voice of Tetsuo, the starring role in the animated masterpiece, Akira (2001). (He also voiced the evil Young Knives in Trigun and the heroic Elk in Arc the Lad.) Playhouse Square theatergoers, however, will tell you that Joshua Seth is the amazing psychological illusionist who has entertained them the past few years with his one-man show "Beyond Belief".
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2017
Say the name "Joshua Seth" and many Kent, OH residents will tell you that he is the hometown boy who made good in the entertainment world, while adult fans of animation will say Joshua is best known as the villainous voice of Tetsuo, the starring role in the animated masterpiece, Akira (2001). (He also voiced the evil Young Knives in Trigun and the heroic Elk in Arc the Lad.) Playhouse Square theatergoers, however, will tell you that Joshua Seth is the amazing psychological illusionist who has entertained them the past few years with his one-man show "Beyond Belief".
Murder and Intrigue to Hit the Stage at Clague with LOVE FROM A STRANGER
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2017
After a sellout run of the wildly popular 'Plaid Tidings,' Clague Playhouse continues its 89th season with Love From a Stranger. Running January 20 - February 12, 2017, this tale of trickery by Frank Vosper is based on a story by Agatha Christie.
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2017
After a sellout run of the wildly popular 'Plaid Tidings,' Clague Playhouse continues its 89th season with Love From a Stranger. Running January 20 - February 12, 2017, this tale of trickery by Frank Vosper is based on a story by Agatha Christie.
Lakeland Theatre's Regional Premiere of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2017
Lakeland Civic Theatre presents "The Bridges of Madison County," a Tony Award-winning musical running Feb. 3 through 19 in the college's Dr. Wayne L. Rodehorst Performing Arts Center, 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, 44094.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2017
Lakeland Civic Theatre presents "The Bridges of Madison County," a Tony Award-winning musical running Feb. 3 through 19 in the college's Dr. Wayne L. Rodehorst Performing Arts Center, 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, 44094.
Great Lakes Theater Presents WAIT UNTIL DARK at Hanna Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2017
Great Lakes Theater (GLT), Cleveland's Classic Company, commences the second half its 2017-18 season with Frederick Knott's classic thriller, Wait Until Dark. The production will be performed in the company's intimate and audience-friendly home at the Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square, February 17 - March 12, 2017. Joseph Hanreddy directs the production. Wait Until Dark is presented through special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2017
Great Lakes Theater (GLT), Cleveland's Classic Company, commences the second half its 2017-18 season with Frederick Knott's classic thriller, Wait Until Dark. The production will be performed in the company's intimate and audience-friendly home at the Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square, February 17 - March 12, 2017. Joseph Hanreddy directs the production. Wait Until Dark is presented through special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.
Steven Wright Comes to Playhouse Square 2/3
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2017
My biography: I was born. When I was 23 I started telling jokes. Then I started going on television and doing films. That's still what I am doing. The end.
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2017
My biography: I was born. When I was 23 I started telling jokes. Then I started going on television and doing films. That's still what I am doing. The end.
BWW Review: Cleveland Theater Tributes 2016
by Roy Berko - January 17, 2017
Greater Cleveland is blessed with a vital theater scene. It has been the purpose of the TIMES THEATER TRIBUTES, now known as BROADWAY WORLD-CLEVELAND REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL THEATER TRIBUTES (BWW-Cle Theater Tributes), to recognize theatrical experiences that, in the subjective view of this reviewer, were excellent and deserve recognition.
by Roy Berko - January 17, 2017
Greater Cleveland is blessed with a vital theater scene. It has been the purpose of the TIMES THEATER TRIBUTES, now known as BROADWAY WORLD-CLEVELAND REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL THEATER TRIBUTES (BWW-Cle Theater Tributes), to recognize theatrical experiences that, in the subjective view of this reviewer, were excellent and deserve recognition.
Shaker Theatre Presents THE NINTH GRADE THEATRE EXPERIENCE
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2017
January, February, and March are showcase months for Shaker Theatre's integrative approach to writing and performance in the high school, what we like to call, our 'Giving Voice' season.
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2017
January, February, and March are showcase months for Shaker Theatre's integrative approach to writing and performance in the high school, what we like to call, our 'Giving Voice' season.
Verb Ballets Continues the Legacy of Heinz Polls
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2017
Verb Ballets continues the legacy of Heinz Poll, founder of Ohio Ballet, at the Akron Civic Theatre on Friday, February 17, 2017 at 8:00pm. Verb Ballets will showcase new ballets inspired by Poll's choreography with a company premiere by former principal with Ohio Ballet, Andrew Carroll and Verb Ballets' dancer, Michael Hinton.
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2017
Verb Ballets continues the legacy of Heinz Poll, founder of Ohio Ballet, at the Akron Civic Theatre on Friday, February 17, 2017 at 8:00pm. Verb Ballets will showcase new ballets inspired by Poll's choreography with a company premiere by former principal with Ohio Ballet, Andrew Carroll and Verb Ballets' dancer, Michael Hinton.
FLOYD COLLINS, EQUUS and More on Tap for Blank Canvas Theatre's 2017 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 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 - January 16, 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.
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Dance Theatre of Harlem's DANCECleveland
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2017
Dance Theatre of Harlem presents DANCECleveland at Playhouse Square at the Ohio Theatre, January 21, 2017 at 3:00 and 7:00pm. BroadwayWorld brings you a sneak peek below!
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2017
Dance Theatre of Harlem presents DANCECleveland at Playhouse Square at the Ohio Theatre, January 21, 2017 at 3:00 and 7:00pm. BroadwayWorld brings you a sneak peek below!
BWW Review: Innovative INTO THE WOODS Examines 'Happily Ever After' at Connor Palace
by Roy Berko - January 16, 2017
Contemporary musical theater and jazz, are two major contributions to the arts of the world that have come from the United States. Originally filled with escapist reviews and song and dance shows, with no story or purpose other than to entertain, the American musical has evolved into a format to tell tales of importance (HAMILTON), highlight sociological and societal changes (HAIR) and make pleas for understanding (RENT).
by Roy Berko - January 16, 2017
Contemporary musical theater and jazz, are two major contributions to the arts of the world that have come from the United States. Originally filled with escapist reviews and song and dance shows, with no story or purpose other than to entertain, the American musical has evolved into a format to tell tales of importance (HAMILTON), highlight sociological and societal changes (HAIR) and make pleas for understanding (RENT).
BWW Review: THIS IS NOT ABOUT MY DEAD DOG at Playwrights Local
by Roy Berko - January 16, 2017
A present trend in entertainment is story telling before an audience. 'The Moth: True Stories Told Live,' is one of Public Radio's highest rated offerings. The publicity for the show states, 'The Moth is deeply rooted in the desire [of humans] to connect with each other through shared experiences in stories.' ccording to its blog site, though there are many opportunities nation-wide to experience first-hand 'The Moth' readings, none are being staged in the Cleveland area.
by Roy Berko - January 16, 2017
A present trend in entertainment is story telling before an audience. 'The Moth: True Stories Told Live,' is one of Public Radio's highest rated offerings. The publicity for the show states, 'The Moth is deeply rooted in the desire [of humans] to connect with each other through shared experiences in stories.' ccording to its blog site, though there are many opportunities nation-wide to experience first-hand 'The Moth' readings, none are being staged in the Cleveland area.
BWW Review: THE PHANTOM TOOL BOOTH at Ensemble Theatre
by Roy Berko - January 16, 2017
Much like Lewis Carroll's ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND and L. Frank Baum's THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF OZ, Norton Juster's THE PHANTOM TOLL BOOTH is a fantasy adventure. All three are perceived as tales for children, but, in reality, though they are intended to teach youngsters, the messages are often so complex that they go over the heads of their intended audience.
by Roy Berko - January 16, 2017
Much like Lewis Carroll's ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND and L. Frank Baum's THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF OZ, Norton Juster's THE PHANTOM TOLL BOOTH is a fantasy adventure. All three are perceived as tales for children, but, in reality, though they are intended to teach youngsters, the messages are often so complex that they go over the heads of their intended audience.
MLK Community Service Awards to be Presented at Cleveland Orchestra Concert
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2017
On January 15 at 7:00 p.m., The Cleveland Orchestra, conducted by Thomas Wilkins, performed its 37th annual concert in celebration of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. The sold out concert featured the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Chorus prepared by William Henry Caldwell, and Sphinx Competition winner Thomas Mesa as cello soloist. The concert is being broadcast live on radio stations WCLV (104.9 FM) and WCPN (90.3 FM).
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2017
On January 15 at 7:00 p.m., The Cleveland Orchestra, conducted by Thomas Wilkins, performed its 37th annual concert in celebration of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. The sold out concert featured the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Chorus prepared by William Henry Caldwell, and Sphinx Competition winner Thomas Mesa as cello soloist. The concert is being broadcast live on radio stations WCLV (104.9 FM) and WCPN (90.3 FM).
Cleveland Public Theatre presents I CALL MY BROTHERS
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2017
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to announce the regional premiere of I Call My Brothers, written by Jonas Hassen Khemiri and translated by Rachel Willson-Broyles. The CPT production with be directed by 2015 National Directors Fellow, Evren Odcikin. I Call My Brothers is onstage February 9th - March 4th, 2017 in CPT's James Levin Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2017
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to announce the regional premiere of I Call My Brothers, written by Jonas Hassen Khemiri and translated by Rachel Willson-Broyles. The CPT production with be directed by 2015 National Directors Fellow, Evren Odcikin. I Call My Brothers is onstage February 9th - March 4th, 2017 in CPT's James Levin Theatre.
Murder and Intrigue to Hit the Stage at Clague with LOVE FROM A STRANGER
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2017
After a sellout run of the wildly popular 'Plaid Tidings,' Clague Playhouse continues its 89th season with Love From a Stranger. Running January 20 - February 12, 2017, this tale of trickery by Frank Vosper is based on a story by Agatha Christie.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2017
After a sellout run of the wildly popular 'Plaid Tidings,' Clague Playhouse continues its 89th season with Love From a Stranger. Running January 20 - February 12, 2017, this tale of trickery by Frank Vosper is based on a story by Agatha Christie.
Ready? Okay! Beck Center Presents BRING IT ON
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2017
Beck Center for the Arts is pleased to present the regional premiere of Bring It On the Musical, the sixth annual collaboration with the esteemed Baldwin Wallace University Music Theatre Program.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2017
Beck Center for the Arts is pleased to present the regional premiere of Bring It On the Musical, the sixth annual collaboration with the esteemed Baldwin Wallace University Music Theatre Program.
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