Cleveland Play House MFA Class Unveils New Take on Zimmerman's METAMORPHOSES Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2016
The Case Western Reserve University/Cleveland Play House MFA (CWRU/CPH MFA) Acting Program will present Mary Zimmerman's METAMORPHOSES in the Helen Rosenfeld Lewis Bialosky Lab Theatre ('The Helen') at Playhouse Square for 10 performances only, tonight, March 16, through Mrach 26, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2016
The Case Western Reserve University/Cleveland Play House MFA (CWRU/CPH MFA) Acting Program will present Mary Zimmerman's METAMORPHOSES in the Helen Rosenfeld Lewis Bialosky Lab Theatre ('The Helen') at Playhouse Square for 10 performances only, tonight, March 16, through Mrach 26, 2016.
In Memoriam: David O. Frazier
by Roy Berko - March 15, 2016
When my wife and I walked into many an opening night performance, it was our pleasure to find David and Joe Garry, David's partner for 40 years and husband for two, and schmooze about the theatre scene in Cleveland and New York, and the many places all of us had visited.
by Roy Berko - March 15, 2016
When my wife and I walked into many an opening night performance, it was our pleasure to find David and Joe Garry, David's partner for 40 years and husband for two, and schmooze about the theatre scene in Cleveland and New York, and the many places all of us had visited.
BWW Review: THE 39 STEPS, British Farcical Fun, at Blank Canvas
by Roy Berko - March 15, 2016
What do you do if you are bored? If you are Richard Hannay, the major character in Patrick Barlow's THE 39 STEPS, now on stage at Blank Canvas, you go to the theater to see 'something mindless and trivial.' If you, personally are bored and looking for something to fill your time, THE 39 STEPS should fill the bill!
by Roy Berko - March 15, 2016
What do you do if you are bored? If you are Richard Hannay, the major character in Patrick Barlow's THE 39 STEPS, now on stage at Blank Canvas, you go to the theater to see 'something mindless and trivial.' If you, personally are bored and looking for something to fill your time, THE 39 STEPS should fill the bill!
Ensemble Theatre's 2016 Colombi New Plays Festival Starts This Week with CHOICES
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2016
Ensemble Theatre kicks off its 5th ANNUAL COLOMBI NEW PLAYS FESTIVAL with CHOICES by Cynthia Dettelbach (former Editor of the Cleveland Jewish News). Directed by Dr. Scott Miller (Cleveland School of the Arts), the production plays March 17th-26th, 2016 in the MainStage Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2016
Ensemble Theatre kicks off its 5th ANNUAL COLOMBI NEW PLAYS FESTIVAL with CHOICES by Cynthia Dettelbach (former Editor of the Cleveland Jewish News). Directed by Dr. Scott Miller (Cleveland School of the Arts), the production plays March 17th-26th, 2016 in the MainStage Theatre.
BWW Review: THE REVISIONIST Exposes the Need for Connectedness at Dobama
by Roy Berko - March 14, 2016
Social anthropologists offer that humans have four basic needs-survival, pleasure, security and territoriality. They also propose that we need to belong to some group or groups. Most commonly that of a family. Jesse Eisenberg in his play THE REVISIONIST hits on the needs and the desire for connectedness in his thought-provoking script.
by Roy Berko - March 14, 2016
Social anthropologists offer that humans have four basic needs-survival, pleasure, security and territoriality. They also propose that we need to belong to some group or groups. Most commonly that of a family. Jesse Eisenberg in his play THE REVISIONIST hits on the needs and the desire for connectedness in his thought-provoking script.
BWW Review: LUNA GALE Expertly Places the Spotlight on the Child Welfare System at the Cleveland Play House
by Roy Berko - March 14, 2016
As revealed in the CPH program: 43 percent of children placed in the child welfare system in Ohio are eventually returned to their families, 24 percent are taken in by relatives ('kinship care'), 15 percent are adopted and 14 percent stay in the system until they become adults.
by Roy Berko - March 14, 2016
As revealed in the CPH program: 43 percent of children placed in the child welfare system in Ohio are eventually returned to their families, 24 percent are taken in by relatives ('kinship care'), 15 percent are adopted and 14 percent stay in the system until they become adults.
BWW Review: New Ending Adds a Twist to AND THEN THERE WERE NONE at Great Lakes Theater
by Roy Berko - March 11, 2016
Agatha Christie is one of the world's best-selling authors. Her 66 detective novellas and fourteen short story collections have sold over a billion copies. She is also credited with writing the play and movie scripts for some of her works.
by Roy Berko - March 11, 2016
Agatha Christie is one of the world's best-selling authors. Her 66 detective novellas and fourteen short story collections have sold over a billion copies. She is also credited with writing the play and movie scripts for some of her works.
Beck Center Dance to Present PRINCESS SCARGO, 4/16-17
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2016
Beck Center Dance Workshop and Dance Education proudly present the legendary Princess Scargo with excerpts from Swan Lake, April 16 - 17, 2016. Show times are 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, and 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 17. Performances will be held in the Mackey Theater. Tickets are on sale now.
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2016
Beck Center Dance Workshop and Dance Education proudly present the legendary Princess Scargo with excerpts from Swan Lake, April 16 - 17, 2016. Show times are 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, and 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 17. Performances will be held in the Mackey Theater. Tickets are on sale now.
CPT & Teatro Publico's Wickedly Dark UZ, EL PUEBLO Begins Today
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2016
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) and Teatro Publico de Cleveland present the US premiere of UZ, EL PUEBLO by playwright Gabriel Calderon beginning today. The production is directed by Teatro Publico de Cleveland ensemble member Dante Fernando Larzabal and will be performed in Spanish by Teatro Publico ensemble members.
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2016
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) and Teatro Publico de Cleveland present the US premiere of UZ, EL PUEBLO by playwright Gabriel Calderon beginning today. The production is directed by Teatro Publico de Cleveland ensemble member Dante Fernando Larzabal and will be performed in Spanish by Teatro Publico ensemble members.
Comedian Brian Regan Returning to Playhouse Square, 11/18
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2016
As part of his summer-fall tour to 40 cities, comedian BRIAN REGAN will return to Playhouse Square Fri., November 18 for one 8 pm show. Tickets go on sale Fri., March 11 at 11 am at playhousesquare.org. 216-241-6000 or the Ticket Office. Prices will be $42.50 & $52.50.
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2016
As part of his summer-fall tour to 40 cities, comedian BRIAN REGAN will return to Playhouse Square Fri., November 18 for one 8 pm show. Tickets go on sale Fri., March 11 at 11 am at playhousesquare.org. 216-241-6000 or the Ticket Office. Prices will be $42.50 & $52.50.
Cleveland Play House MFA Class Unveils New Take on Zimmerman's METAMORPHOSES
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2016
The Case Western Reserve University/Cleveland Play House MFA (CWRU/CPH MFA) Acting Program will present Mary Zimmerman's METAMORPHOSES in the Helen Rosenfeld Lewis Bialosky Lab Theatre ('The Helen') at Playhouse Square for 10 performances only, March 16-26, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2016
The Case Western Reserve University/Cleveland Play House MFA (CWRU/CPH MFA) Acting Program will present Mary Zimmerman's METAMORPHOSES in the Helen Rosenfeld Lewis Bialosky Lab Theatre ('The Helen') at Playhouse Square for 10 performances only, March 16-26, 2016.
The Cleveland Orchestra Announces 99th season for 2016-17
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2016
The Cleveland Orchestra and Music Director Franz Welser-Most have announced details of the Orchestra's 2016-17 season. The year marks the Orchestra's 99th season and the 15th season of the acclaimed partnership with its Music Director. Recent praise of the Orchestra under the artistic leadership of Franz Welser-Most includes The New York Times calling the ensemble "…American's most brilliant orchestra," and The Wall Street Journal stating that the Orchestra is "…magnificent."
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2016
The Cleveland Orchestra and Music Director Franz Welser-Most have announced details of the Orchestra's 2016-17 season. The year marks the Orchestra's 99th season and the 15th season of the acclaimed partnership with its Music Director. Recent praise of the Orchestra under the artistic leadership of Franz Welser-Most includes The New York Times calling the ensemble "…American's most brilliant orchestra," and The Wall Street Journal stating that the Orchestra is "…magnificent."
convergence-continuum to Open 2016 Season with BOOTYCANDY
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2016
convergence-continuum opens its 2016 season with the regional premiere of the outrageous, in-your-face satire BOOTYCANDY by Robert O'Hara, directed by Terrence Spivey.
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2016
convergence-continuum opens its 2016 season with the regional premiere of the outrageous, in-your-face satire BOOTYCANDY by Robert O'Hara, directed by Terrence Spivey.
Cleveland Native Rajiv Joseph's MR. WOLF Comes to Cleveland Play House This April
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2016
Cleveland Play House's Centennial Season continues with MR. WOLF, an intense and compelling drama about faith, hope and healing.
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2016
Cleveland Play House's Centennial Season continues with MR. WOLF, an intense and compelling drama about faith, hope and healing.
Cleveland Orchestra & Franz Welser-Most to Premiere New Opear & Ballet in April
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2016
On April 7-10, 2016 The Cleveland Orchestra, Music Director Franz Welser-Most, and The Joffrey Ballet will perform a double-bill of staged opera and ballet in four performances at Severance Hall. The performances feature two works by 20th-century Hungarian composer Bela Bartok: his gritty and tragic ballet The Miraculous Mandarin and the operatic psychological thriller, Bluebeard's Castle. Chicago's The Joffrey Ballet and Artistic Director Ashley Wheater continue their long-term partnership with The Cleveland Orchestra with this production featuring newly commissioned choreography and staging for both Bartok works under the direction of choreographer Yuri Possokhov. Bluebeard's Castle features two renowned singers, bass Mikhail Petrenko and soprano Katarina Dalayman, and members of The Joffrey Ballet in this riveting drama of a man introducing his new wife to the secrets of his past. Both productions' set, lighting, and projections are designed by Alexander V. Nichols with costume design by Mark Zappone and costume construction by Mark A Zappone & Co.
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2016
On April 7-10, 2016 The Cleveland Orchestra, Music Director Franz Welser-Most, and The Joffrey Ballet will perform a double-bill of staged opera and ballet in four performances at Severance Hall. The performances feature two works by 20th-century Hungarian composer Bela Bartok: his gritty and tragic ballet The Miraculous Mandarin and the operatic psychological thriller, Bluebeard's Castle. Chicago's The Joffrey Ballet and Artistic Director Ashley Wheater continue their long-term partnership with The Cleveland Orchestra with this production featuring newly commissioned choreography and staging for both Bartok works under the direction of choreographer Yuri Possokhov. Bluebeard's Castle features two renowned singers, bass Mikhail Petrenko and soprano Katarina Dalayman, and members of The Joffrey Ballet in this riveting drama of a man introducing his new wife to the secrets of his past. Both productions' set, lighting, and projections are designed by Alexander V. Nichols with costume design by Mark Zappone and costume construction by Mark A Zappone & Co.
Beck Center to Stage Conor McPherson's SHINING CITY, 4/1-5/1
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2016
Beck Center for the Arts presents the regional premiere of Shining City April 1 through May 1, 2016 in the intimate Studio 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 GHOST to receive $5 off each adult/senior ticket purchased by March 31, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2016
Beck Center for the Arts presents the regional premiere of Shining City April 1 through May 1, 2016 in the intimate Studio 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 GHOST to receive $5 off each adult/senior ticket purchased by March 31, 2016.
MAKING A MURDERER Lawyers Dean Strang & Jerry Buting Coming to State Theatre, 6/10
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2016
Dean Strang and Jerry Buting, defense attorneys for Steven Avery in the Netflix documentary series Making A Murderer, announced their North American dates for "A Conversation on Justice" Tour, coming to Playhouse Square's State Theatre June 10 at 8 pm. Tickets will go on sale Fri., March 4 at Noon at Playhouse Square's Ticket Office; playhousesquare.org and 216-241-6000. (Prices are $39.50 & $49.50, or VIP Tickets at $95, which includes seats in the first 10 rows, a meet-and-greet photo opportunity with Strang and Buting, and a signed program).
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2016
Dean Strang and Jerry Buting, defense attorneys for Steven Avery in the Netflix documentary series Making A Murderer, announced their North American dates for "A Conversation on Justice" Tour, coming to Playhouse Square's State Theatre June 10 at 8 pm. Tickets will go on sale Fri., March 4 at Noon at Playhouse Square's Ticket Office; playhousesquare.org and 216-241-6000. (Prices are $39.50 & $49.50, or VIP Tickets at $95, which includes seats in the first 10 rows, a meet-and-greet photo opportunity with Strang and Buting, and a signed program).
Mamai Theatre Company Announces New Youth Education Outreach Program
by BWW News Desk - February 29, 2016
N ow in its fourth season, Mamai Theatre Company is pleased to announce its new Youth Educational Outreach Program: Mamai Matinees.
by BWW News Desk - February 29, 2016
N ow in its fourth season, Mamai Theatre Company is pleased to announce its new Youth Educational Outreach Program: Mamai Matinees.
Photo Flash: First Look at Great Lakes Theater's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, Now Playing!
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2016
Great Lakes Theater (GLT), Cleveland's Classic Company, commences the second half its 2016-17 season with Agatha Christie's classic mystery thriller, And Then There Were None. The production will be performed in the company's intimate and audience-friendly home at the Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square, February 26 - March 20, 2016. Charles Fee, GLT's Producing Artistic Director, directs the production. And Then There Were None is presented through special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2016
Great Lakes Theater (GLT), Cleveland's Classic Company, commences the second half its 2016-17 season with Agatha Christie's classic mystery thriller, And Then There Were None. The production will be performed in the company's intimate and audience-friendly home at the Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square, February 26 - March 20, 2016. Charles Fee, GLT's Producing Artistic Director, directs the production. And Then There Were None is presented through special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.
Akron's Professional Theater Announces Opening of New Irish Play CHAPATTI
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2016
Akron's Professional theater, is pleased to announce the opening of Christian O'Reilly's new Irish play Chapatti. The show will have a preview performance on Thursday Feb. 25th at 8 PM. The show runs until March 13th, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2016
Akron's Professional theater, is pleased to announce the opening of Christian O'Reilly's new Irish play Chapatti. The show will have a preview performance on Thursday Feb. 25th at 8 PM. The show runs until March 13th, 2016.
Austin Pendleton-Helmed LUNA GALE Begins Today at Cleveland Play House
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2016
Cleveland Play House's (CPH) monumental 100th Season continues with the regional premiere of LUNA GALE today. CPH welcomes back film and stage legend Austin Pendleton to direct this contemporary drama that begs the question 'To whom do you belong?' Written by Rebecca Gilman, recipient of the 2015 Roe Green Award, LUNA GALE runs today, February 27 through March 20 in the intimate Allen Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2016
Cleveland Play House's (CPH) monumental 100th Season continues with the regional premiere of LUNA GALE today. CPH welcomes back film and stage legend Austin Pendleton to direct this contemporary drama that begs the question 'To whom do you belong?' Written by Rebecca Gilman, recipient of the 2015 Roe Green Award, LUNA GALE runs today, February 27 through March 20 in the intimate Allen Theatre.
CPT and Teatro Publico to Stage Wickedly Dark UZ, EL PUEBLO This Spring
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2016
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) and Teatro Publico de Cleveland present the US premiere of UZ, EL PUEBLO by playwright Gabriel Calderon. The production is directed by Teatro Publico de Cleveland ensemble member Dante Fernando Larzabal and will be performed in Spanish by Teatro Publico ensemble members.
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2016
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) and Teatro Publico de Cleveland present the US premiere of UZ, EL PUEBLO by playwright Gabriel Calderon. The production is directed by Teatro Publico de Cleveland ensemble member Dante Fernando Larzabal and will be performed in Spanish by Teatro Publico ensemble members.
JERSEY BOYS Returning to Playhouse Square This Fall
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2016
Dates have been announced for the Cleveland return engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. The musical will make its much-anticipated return to Cleveland to play the State Theatre at Playhouse Square, Sept. 20-25, 2016. Single tickets go on sale April 29.
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2016
Dates have been announced for the Cleveland return engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. The musical will make its much-anticipated return to Cleveland to play the State Theatre at Playhouse Square, Sept. 20-25, 2016. Single tickets go on sale April 29.
BWW Review: MR. BURNS: 'The Simpsons,' 'Cape Feare' and Gilbert and Sullivan at CPT
by Roy Berko - February 22, 2016
It should come as no surprise to anyone who has seen Anne Washburn's MR. BURNS A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY, now in production at Cleveland Public Theatre, that when the show opened in Washington, DC in 2012 and then in New York in 2013, it received mixed reviews that ranged from 'passionate dissent' to raves.
by Roy Berko - February 22, 2016
It should come as no surprise to anyone who has seen Anne Washburn's MR. BURNS A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY, now in production at Cleveland Public Theatre, that when the show opened in Washington, DC in 2012 and then in New York in 2013, it received mixed reviews that ranged from 'passionate dissent' to raves.
CPT to Present ROAD TO HOPE at Lakeview Terrace, 2/27
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2016
Cleveland Public Theatre Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan is proud to announce ROAD TO HOPE at LAKEVIEW TERRACE, one of a series of free performing arts events-inspired by the triumphs of the Underground Railroad-that celebrate hope, honor Cleveland history and engage with contemporary social justice issues. Activities will take place in six Cleveland-area neighborhoods from January through June 2016, produced in conjunction with Cleveland Public Theatre's third annual Station Hope celebration on April 30 at historic St. John's Episcopal Church, Cleveland's first authenticated Underground Railroad site.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2016
Cleveland Public Theatre Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan is proud to announce ROAD TO HOPE at LAKEVIEW TERRACE, one of a series of free performing arts events-inspired by the triumphs of the Underground Railroad-that celebrate hope, honor Cleveland history and engage with contemporary social justice issues. Activities will take place in six Cleveland-area neighborhoods from January through June 2016, produced in conjunction with Cleveland Public Theatre's third annual Station Hope celebration on April 30 at historic St. John's Episcopal Church, Cleveland's first authenticated Underground Railroad site.
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