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GroundWorks DanceTheater to Re-imagine Carmina Burana This July
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2016
Returning to Cain Park's Alma Theater for its fourteenth annual summer series on July 15-17, the innovative and award-winning GroundWorks DanceTheater will once again present an exciting and eclectic program bringing audiences face-to-face with fresh, fascinating performances of passion, intellect and humor. They will present an expanded cast in a spectacular new adaptation of Carl Orff's timeless classic Carmina Burana. Also featured on the program will be a world premiere work by award-winning New York choreographer Adam Barruch.
The Cleveland Orchestra Appoints Abby Mitchell as Chief Development Officer
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2016
 Cleveland Orchestra Executive Director Andre Gremillet and Board of Trustees President Dennis W. LaBarre today announced that Abby Mitchell will join the Orchestra as Chief Development Officer on Monday, July 18, 2016.  Ms. Mitchell's charge is to further strengthen the long-term partnership between the Orchestra and its hometown.  Ms. Mitchell takes on the position vacated by Jon Limbacher, who returned to Minnesota to lead the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra as Managing Director and President. 
THE BOOK OF MORMON to Return to Playhouse Square Next Fall
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2016
Back by popular demand, the National Tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played sold out and record-breaking engagements in 2013 & 2015, returns to Cleveland for a strictly limited, one-week run September 12-17, 2017, a FirstMerit Diamond Performance at Playhouse Square.
Photo Flash: First Look at Mamai Theatre's LADY WINDERMERE'S FAN
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2016
LADY WINDERMERE'S FAN by Oscar Wilde, directed by Bernadette Clemens, will play the Cleveland Masonic Performing Arts Center DeMolay Room, 3615 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, tonight, July 14, through July 31, 2016. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Mamai Theatre to Continue 2016 Season with LADY WINDERMERE'S FAN
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2016
Mamai Theatre presents LADY WINDERMERE'S FAN by Oscar Wilde, directed by Bernadette Clemens.
BWW Review: BILLY ELLIOT The Musical Sings and Dances Its Way on the Beck Center Stage
by Roy Berko - July 13, 2016
The year is 1984. Margaret Thatcher, the first woman British Prime Minister, declared war on the coal labor unions, closed 20 mines and laid off 20,000 workers in what she called 'the process of bringing the British coal industry up to competitive levels.'
Cleveland Public Theatre Moves THE GHOSTS OF LOTE BRAVO Premiere to October
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2016
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan announces an update to the 2016-2017 season lineup, featuring the National New Play Network (NNPN) Rolling World Premiere of THE GHOSTS OF LOTE BRAVO by Hilary Bettis, on stage October 13-29 in CPT's historic Gordon Square Theatre.
BWW Review: RING OF FIRE, Johnny Cash Jukebox Musical, Delights at Porthouse
by Roy Berko - July 11, 2016
Johnny Cash, 'The Man in Black,' was noted as a somber singer of such songs as 'I Walk the Line,' 'If I Were a Carpenter,' and 'Ring of Fire.' The latter was chosen as the title for Richard Maltby, Jr.'s jukebox musical, now on stage at Porthouse Theatre, which loosely centers on the trials and tribulations of Cash's life. While not autobiographical, per se, there is enough of the tale of the man to gain an understanding of Cash, his music, his strong belief in social causes, and his personal problems.
Mercury Theatre Company's FINIAN'S RAINBOW Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2016
With the hope for a better world through song, dance and the luck of the Irish, Mercury Theatre Company presents one of Broadway's classic and most original musicals: Finian's Rainbow, July 8-23, 2016.
HARBOR Opens Tonight at convergence-continuum
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2016
convergence-continuum continues its 2016 Season with Chad Beuelin's HARBOR, a hilarious and touching romp into the shifting nature of the meaning of family.
Beck Center to Launch Red Stage Summer Music Series
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2016
Beck Center for the Arts is pleased to present the outdoor Red Stage Summer Music Series this July through September. Four concerts will take place on Wednesdays, July 27, August 10 and 24, and September 7 from 6-8 p.m. The Red Stage is located on the front lawn and patio of Beck Center's main building located at 17801 Detroit Avenue. The series is free and open to the public.
Beck Center Does National Search for Their Billy (Elliot)
by Roy Berko - June 30, 2016
The multi-award winning Billy Elliot The Musical tells the historically tale of a community in strife caused by a miners' strike in County Durham, in North Eastern England, balanced against the fictional tale of a lad named Billy.
Helen Welch to Perform at Cain Park, 7/22
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2016
Cain Park is proud to present critically-acclaimed vocalist and entertainer Helen Welch on Friday, July 22 in the Alma Theater.
OPEN A NEW WINDOW: THE SONGS OF JERRY HERMAN Set for Alma Theater, 7/21
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2016
Cain Park and the Musical Theater Project have come together to present Open A New Window: The Songs of Jerry Herman on July 21 in the Alma Theater. This event is hosted by The Musical Theater Project's Bill Rudman and Nancy Maier featuring Caitlin Hyland and Joe Monaghan.
Best of Marilyn Bianchi Kids' Playwriting Festival Coming to Cain Park, 7/20
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2016
"Imagination" The Best of Marilyn Bianchi Kids' Playwriting Festival comes to Cain Park on July 20 from noon to 2:30pm. A Dobama theater tradition, the Marilyn Bianchi Kids' Playwriting Festival is entering its 38th year of producing plays written by kids! Hundreds of plays are submitted by students throughout Cuyahoga County, grades 1 - 12. Dedicated to the memory of Marilyn Bianchi, the festival is the nation's first event of its kind, encouraging kids to celebrate the fun and joy of live theatre!
Lights Go Out at Actors' Summit After 17 Seasons
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2016
Actors' Summit Theater is turning out the lights after 17 seasons of professional theater.  The Board of Trustees decided to close the theater after regretfully accepting the retirement of its Artistic Director, MaryJo Alexander. 
HARBOR to Open Next Month at convergence-continuum
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2016
convergence-continuum continues its 2016 Season with Chad Beuelin's HARBOR, a hilarious and touching romp into the shifting nature of the meaning of family.
GroundWorks DanceTheater to Re-imagine Carmina Burana This July
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2016
Returning to Cain Park's Alma Theater for its fourteenth annual summer series on July 15-17, the innovative and award-winning GroundWorks DanceTheater will once again present an exciting and eclectic program bringing audiences face-to-face with fresh, fascinating performances of passion, intellect and humor. They will present an expanded cast in a spectacular new adaptation of Carl Orff's timeless classic Carmina Burana. Also featured on the program will be a world premiere work by award-winning New York choreographer Adam Barruch.
Beck Center to Host Juried Photography Competition BECK FOCUS
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2016
Beck Center for the Arts is proud to present Beck Focus, the organization's first annual juried photography competition July 15 - August 21, 2016 in the Jean Bulicek Galleria.
Jimmys Roundup: Follow the Road to the National High School Musical Theatre Awards with This Year's Nominees!
by BWW Special Coverage - June 24, 2016
It's that time of year again! Dozens of kids from across the country will gather to compete for the ultimate prize- Best Performance by an Actor and Actress at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, also known as the Jimmy Awards, on Monday, June 27, 2016 at the Minskoff Theatre.
STAGE TUBE: Winners J.R. Heckman and Kate Klika Talk the 2016 DAZZLE AWARDS
by Christina Mancuso - June 23, 2016
With the aim of inspiring performance and recognizing the importance of musical theater and arts education in Northeast Ohio high schools, Playhouse Square proudly held its inaugural Dazzle Awards ceremony on Saturday, May 21. The Dazzle Awards are affiliated with the National High School Musical Theatre Awards ('The Jimmy Awards') presented by The Broadway League Foundation.  
Beck Center for the Arts to Present BILLY ELLIOT, 7/8-8/14
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2016
?Beck Center for the Arts is pleased to present the locally produced premiere of Billy Elliot the Musical, July 8 through August 14, 2016 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: BILLY to receive $5 off each adult/senior ticket purchased by July 7. Please note this production contains strong language.
Playhouse Square Reschedules Tomorrow's Performances
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2016
In light of the historic celebration planned for the city of Cleveland tomorrow, Playhouse Square has rescheduled the Wednesday, June 22 performances of The Phantom of the Opera and Steel Magnolias. There will be no performances at Playhouse Square on June 22 and the Playhouse Square offices will be closed.
BWW Review: Reimagined PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Impressive at the State Theatre, But . . .
by Roy Berko - June 21, 2016
It's been seen by over 140-million people in 30 countries and 151 cities. It's been translated into 14 languages. It's Broadway's longest running show. What is it? Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, which is now on stage at the State Theatre, in a reimagined form.
BWW Review: SISTER ACT Delights as the Opening Show of the 2016 Porthouse Season
by Roy Berko - June 21, 2016
What happens when a new musical opens at the prestigious Pasadena Playhouse in California and becomes the highest grossing show ever at that venue? Obviously, it is grabbed up by a Broadway producer who opens it on the Great White Way. Right? Wrong!

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