BWW Feature: Soon Clevelanders Will be Going to the Shaw Festival in Canada
by Roy Berko - January 22, 2016
The Canadian winds are whipping across Lake Erie! Yes, the snow is on the ground, the weather is miserable, but soon the cold winds will subside and many Clevelanders will start their trek to the land of the maple leaf and cross one of the many bridges in their treks north to Canada for wonderful theater.
by Roy Berko - January 22, 2016
The Canadian winds are whipping across Lake Erie! Yes, the snow is on the ground, the weather is miserable, but soon the cold winds will subside and many Clevelanders will start their trek to the land of the maple leaf and cross one of the many bridges in their treks north to Canada for wonderful theater.
BWW Review: FRANKENSTEIN'S WAKE at CPT - A Thought-Provoking Reimagining of the Shelly Legend
by Roy Berko - January 19, 2016
When the mention of the name Frankenstein is made, the common visual reference is that of Boris Karloff, who was a large green monster with screws in his head, as featured in the 1931 horror film. Karloff, in fact, played Frankenstein's monster, not Henry Frankenstein, the young scientist who created the being from parts collected from various sources, including the brain of a criminal, which was brought to life through electrical devices.
by Roy Berko - January 19, 2016
When the mention of the name Frankenstein is made, the common visual reference is that of Boris Karloff, who was a large green monster with screws in his head, as featured in the 1931 horror film. Karloff, in fact, played Frankenstein's monster, not Henry Frankenstein, the young scientist who created the being from parts collected from various sources, including the brain of a criminal, which was brought to life through electrical devices.
BWW Review: Apollo's Fire, Cleveland's 'Other' Internationally Recognized Orchestra Presents 'Sephardic Journey'
by Roy Berko - January 19, 2016
Apollo's Fire, Cleveland's 'other' orchestra is credited with having built the largest audience in the nation for 'early-music' (Renaissance, Baroque and early Classical). Headed by Jeannette Sorrell, the orchestra is forging 'a vibrant approach to the re-making of authenticity.'
by Roy Berko - January 19, 2016
Apollo's Fire, Cleveland's 'other' orchestra is credited with having built the largest audience in the nation for 'early-music' (Renaissance, Baroque and early Classical). Headed by Jeannette Sorrell, the orchestra is forging 'a vibrant approach to the re-making of authenticity.'
BWW Review: Musical Black Comedy Delights and Could Incite Thinking at Cleveland Play House
by Roy Berko - January 18, 2016
How does the musical black comedy LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS fit into the Cleveland Play House's 100th anniversary theme of paying homage to their history? To find the answer requires going back to May, 1916, when the theatre staged THE DEATH OF TINTAGILES. The avant-garde play starred marionettes created by Helen Haiman Joseph, who created The Puppet Players Theatre at CPH in the mid-1920s.
by Roy Berko - January 18, 2016
How does the musical black comedy LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS fit into the Cleveland Play House's 100th anniversary theme of paying homage to their history? To find the answer requires going back to May, 1916, when the theatre staged THE DEATH OF TINTAGILES. The avant-garde play starred marionettes created by Helen Haiman Joseph, who created The Puppet Players Theatre at CPH in the mid-1920s.
WELCOME TO NIGHT VALE Creators to Bring Live Show to Playhouse Square This April
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2016
The creators of that wildly popular podcast, WELCOME TO NIGHT VALE, will bring their acclaimed live show to 18 U.S. cities, including a stop at Playhouse Square's Ohio Theatre, Friday, April 7 at 8 pm.
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2016
The creators of that wildly popular podcast, WELCOME TO NIGHT VALE, will bring their acclaimed live show to 18 U.S. cities, including a stop at Playhouse Square's Ohio Theatre, Friday, April 7 at 8 pm.
BWW Review: CPT's INCENDIARIES HOUGH 1966 - Thought-provoking but Problematic
by Roy Berko - January 14, 2016
July 18, 1966 is a day that will long be noted in the Cleveland community. That hot, muggy day festered into what is now called 'The Hough Riots.'
by Roy Berko - January 14, 2016
July 18, 1966 is a day that will long be noted in the Cleveland community. That hot, muggy day festered into what is now called 'The Hough Riots.'
'GENESIS' by The Musical Box to Play State Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2016
Fans of Genesis and The Musical Box have enjoyed the latter's Playhouse Square faithful reenactments of emblematic Genesis albums as theatrical experiences. Now a first: January 28 at Playhouse Square's State Theatre, The Musical Box premieres The Black Show : "Genesis - Selling England By the Pound," a flamboyant visual spectacle that is classic "Peter Gabriel" Genesis.
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2016
Fans of Genesis and The Musical Box have enjoyed the latter's Playhouse Square faithful reenactments of emblematic Genesis albums as theatrical experiences. Now a first: January 28 at Playhouse Square's State Theatre, The Musical Box premieres The Black Show : "Genesis - Selling England By the Pound," a flamboyant visual spectacle that is classic "Peter Gabriel" Genesis.
BWW Review: Cleveland's 'Daddy Warbucks' Comes Home in ANNIE Tour at Connor Palace
by Roy Berko - January 14, 2016
by Roy Berko - January 14, 2016
SAME TIME NEXT YEAR Begins Next Week at Actors' Summit Theater
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2016
Actors' Summit Akron's Professional theater will open the New Year with a production of Bernard Slade's romantic comedy Same Time Next Year. The show will have a preview performance on Jan 21st at 8 PM and opening night is scheduled for Jan 22nd. 2016. A dessert reception with the director and cast follows the performance on opening night. The show runs until Feb. 7th, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2016
Actors' Summit Akron's Professional theater will open the New Year with a production of Bernard Slade's romantic comedy Same Time Next Year. The show will have a preview performance on Jan 21st at 8 PM and opening night is scheduled for Jan 22nd. 2016. A dessert reception with the director and cast follows the performance on opening night. The show runs until Feb. 7th, 2016.
Cleveland Play House Hosts LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Blood Drive Today
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2016
The upcoming Cleveland Play House (CPH) production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS mixes the beats of Motown with the quirkiness of B-movies, while following the power-hungry plant (Audrey II) in its lyrical and hysterical quest for blood. In a similar vein (pun intended), CPH is sponsoring a blood drive with Lifeshare Community Blood Services in support of National Blood Donor Month. Interested donors may come to the Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square (1407 Euclid Avenue) any time from Noon - 4 p.m. today, January 14th.
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2016
The upcoming Cleveland Play House (CPH) production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS mixes the beats of Motown with the quirkiness of B-movies, while following the power-hungry plant (Audrey II) in its lyrical and hysterical quest for blood. In a similar vein (pun intended), CPH is sponsoring a blood drive with Lifeshare Community Blood Services in support of National Blood Donor Month. Interested donors may come to the Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square (1407 Euclid Avenue) any time from Noon - 4 p.m. today, January 14th.
Cleveland Play House & The Cleveland Orchestra to Present THE GOOD PEACHES
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2016
Cleveland Play House (CPH) and The Cleveland Orchestra announce details of their latest collaboration, The Good Peaches, a play commissioned by CPH and written by Pulitzer Prize and Roe Green Award-winning playwright Quiara Alegria Hudes. The play will make its world premiere April 14 - 16 on the Allen Theatre stage. The Good Peaches features three actors and a 55-piece chamber orchestra and will be directed by CPH Artistic Director Laura Kepley and conducted by the Orchestra's Associate Conductor, Brett Mitchell. This presentation marks the third collaboration between CPH and the Orchestra and will feature music excerpted from Benjamin Britten's Sea Interludes and John Adams's Shaker Loops. This production is part of the New Ground Theatre Festival, CPH's annual showcase of new theatrical works, and was made possible by an Art Works Award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), which supports both the creation and presentation of both new and existing work, lifelong learning in the arts, and public engagement with the arts. Additional support was made possible by New Ground Honorary Producer Roe Green, the Keithley Fund for Artistic Collaboration and Westlake Reed Leskosky.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2016
Cleveland Play House (CPH) and The Cleveland Orchestra announce details of their latest collaboration, The Good Peaches, a play commissioned by CPH and written by Pulitzer Prize and Roe Green Award-winning playwright Quiara Alegria Hudes. The play will make its world premiere April 14 - 16 on the Allen Theatre stage. The Good Peaches features three actors and a 55-piece chamber orchestra and will be directed by CPH Artistic Director Laura Kepley and conducted by the Orchestra's Associate Conductor, Brett Mitchell. This presentation marks the third collaboration between CPH and the Orchestra and will feature music excerpted from Benjamin Britten's Sea Interludes and John Adams's Shaker Loops. This production is part of the New Ground Theatre Festival, CPH's annual showcase of new theatrical works, and was made possible by an Art Works Award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), which supports both the creation and presentation of both new and existing work, lifelong learning in the arts, and public engagement with the arts. Additional support was made possible by New Ground Honorary Producer Roe Green, the Keithley Fund for Artistic Collaboration and Westlake Reed Leskosky.
Beck Center to Stage Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony-Winning Musical IN THE HEIGHTS
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2016
Beck Center for the Arts is pleased to present In the Heights, the fifth annual collaboration with the esteemed Baldwin Wallace University Music Theatre program. The limited engagement runs February 12 through 28, 2016 on the Mackey Main Stage. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Two Thursday performances will take place at 8 p.m. on February 18 and 25. Tickets are now on sale. Buy early and save with promo code: BECKBW to receive $5 off each adult/senior ticket purchased by February 11.
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2016
Beck Center for the Arts is pleased to present In the Heights, the fifth annual collaboration with the esteemed Baldwin Wallace University Music Theatre program. The limited engagement runs February 12 through 28, 2016 on the Mackey Main Stage. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Two Thursday performances will take place at 8 p.m. on February 18 and 25. Tickets are now on sale. Buy early and save with promo code: BECKBW to receive $5 off each adult/senior ticket purchased by February 11.
Petite Firecracker, Lauren Molina, Stars in Cleveland Playhouse's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Roy Berko - January 11, 2016
If you had asked Lauren Molina during her high school days in Detroit what she was going to be when she grew up, the self-described 'brainiac,' would probably have answered, 'A doctor or a vet.' Though not thinking of a life behind the footlights, she did attend arts summer programs at Northwestern, Yale and NYU.
by Roy Berko - January 11, 2016
If you had asked Lauren Molina during her high school days in Detroit what she was going to be when she grew up, the self-described 'brainiac,' would probably have answered, 'A doctor or a vet.' Though not thinking of a life behind the footlights, she did attend arts summer programs at Northwestern, Yale and NYU.
BWW Review: Cleveland Orchestra Plays All Beethoven Concert with Yefim Bronfman
by Roy Berko - January 11, 2016
A recent trip to New York included a tour of Carnegie Hall. As we entered the famous auditorium someone asked, 'How are the acoustics?' The seasoned tour guide answered, 'they are good, but not as good as Cleveland's Severance Hall.' He went on to say, 'Though this is a beautiful setting, it doesn't compare to Cleveland's Severance Hall. This was followed, about ten minutes later by the comment, 'The orchestras that play here are top-notch, especially the Cleveland Orchestra.' Following the tour I asked if he was a northern Ohio native. He responded that he wasn't, but came to Cleveland at least twice a year to hear the orchestra and always attended their performances in the Big Apple.
by Roy Berko - January 11, 2016
A recent trip to New York included a tour of Carnegie Hall. As we entered the famous auditorium someone asked, 'How are the acoustics?' The seasoned tour guide answered, 'they are good, but not as good as Cleveland's Severance Hall.' He went on to say, 'Though this is a beautiful setting, it doesn't compare to Cleveland's Severance Hall. This was followed, about ten minutes later by the comment, 'The orchestras that play here are top-notch, especially the Cleveland Orchestra.' Following the tour I asked if he was a northern Ohio native. He responded that he wasn't, but came to Cleveland at least twice a year to hear the orchestra and always attended their performances in the Big Apple.
Huron Playhouse Announces 2016 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2016
A Pulitzer Prize award-winning classic musical, a suspenseful stage adaptation from the story that inspired a legendary Hitchcock film, the hysterical recipient of the 2013 Tony award for Best Play, and one of the most popular musical comedies ever written make up the 2016 Huron Playhouse season.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2016
A Pulitzer Prize award-winning classic musical, a suspenseful stage adaptation from the story that inspired a legendary Hitchcock film, the hysterical recipient of the 2013 Tony award for Best Play, and one of the most popular musical comedies ever written make up the 2016 Huron Playhouse season.
2015 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards Winners Announced!
by BWW Special Coverage - January 08, 2016
Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 70 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2015 Cleveland winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!
by BWW Special Coverage - January 08, 2016
Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 70 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2015 Cleveland winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!
The Musical Theater Project & Cleveland Jazz Orchestra to Present CURTAIN UP AT THE COTTON CLUB, 1/30-31
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2016
The Musical Theater Project and Cleveland Jazz Orchestra will co-produce "Curtain Up at The Cotton Club" for two performances on Saturday, January 30 (8pm) and Sunday, January 31 (2pm) at the Hanna Theatre at Playhouse Square.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2016
The Musical Theater Project and Cleveland Jazz Orchestra will co-produce "Curtain Up at The Cotton Club" for two performances on Saturday, January 30 (8pm) and Sunday, January 31 (2pm) at the Hanna Theatre at Playhouse Square.
Cleveland Play House to Host LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Blood Drive Next Week
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2016
The upcoming Cleveland Play House (CPH) production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS mixes the beats of Motown with the quirkiness of B-movies, while following the power-hungry plant (Audrey II) in its lyrical and hysterical quest for blood. In a similar vein (pun intended), CPH is sponsoring a blood drive with Lifeshare Community Blood Services in support of National Blood Donor Month. Interested donors may come to the Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square (1407 Euclid Avenue) any time from Noon - 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 14th.
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2016
The upcoming Cleveland Play House (CPH) production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS mixes the beats of Motown with the quirkiness of B-movies, while following the power-hungry plant (Audrey II) in its lyrical and hysterical quest for blood. In a similar vein (pun intended), CPH is sponsoring a blood drive with Lifeshare Community Blood Services in support of National Blood Donor Month. Interested donors may come to the Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square (1407 Euclid Avenue) any time from Noon - 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 14th.
Photo Flash: Cleveland Public Theatre Revives FRANKENSTEIN'S WAKE, Starting Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2016
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to announce the revival of FRANKENSTEIN'S WAKE, an original show by creative team Raymond Bobgan (CPT Executive Artistic Director) and Holly Holsinger (actor/director and 2016 Creative Workforce Fellow). The production previews tonight, January 7, and January 8, 9 and 14 before opening for a three-weekend run from January 15-30 in Cleveland Public Theatre's Church, a former Romanian Orthodox Church acquired by the theatre in 2009, located at 6201 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH on the east end of Cleveland Public Theatre's campus. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the show below!
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2016
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to announce the revival of FRANKENSTEIN'S WAKE, an original show by creative team Raymond Bobgan (CPT Executive Artistic Director) and Holly Holsinger (actor/director and 2016 Creative Workforce Fellow). The production previews tonight, January 7, and January 8, 9 and 14 before opening for a three-weekend run from January 15-30 in Cleveland Public Theatre's Church, a former Romanian Orthodox Church acquired by the theatre in 2009, located at 6201 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH on the east end of Cleveland Public Theatre's campus. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the show below!
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek - Cleveland Public Theatre to Revive FRANKENSTEIN'S WAKE This January
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2015
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to announce the revival of FRANKENSTEIN'S WAKE, an original show by creative team Raymond Bobgan (CPT Executive Artistic Director) and Holly Holsinger (actor/director and 2016 Creative Workforce Fellow). The production previews January 7, 8, 9 and 14 before opening for a three-weekend run from January 15-30 in Cleveland Public Theatre's Church, a former Romanian Orthodox Church acquired by the theatre in 2009, located at 6201 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH on the east end of Cleveland Public Theatre's campus. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the show below!
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2015
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to announce the revival of FRANKENSTEIN'S WAKE, an original show by creative team Raymond Bobgan (CPT Executive Artistic Director) and Holly Holsinger (actor/director and 2016 Creative Workforce Fellow). The production previews January 7, 8, 9 and 14 before opening for a three-weekend run from January 15-30 in Cleveland Public Theatre's Church, a former Romanian Orthodox Church acquired by the theatre in 2009, located at 6201 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH on the east end of Cleveland Public Theatre's campus. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the show below!
BWW Review: Delightful ELF THE BROADWAY MUSICAL Tours into the Connor Palace
by Roy Berko - December 30, 2015
Last month the Cleveland area played host to what was a hoped for new Christmas musical that would go to Broadway and be holiday entertainment. Unfortunately, KRIS KRINGLE, with book by Maria Ciampi and music by Tim Janis, lacked clear structure, emotional-generating glee, and joyous songs. It's lead character was charming, but not endearing.
by Roy Berko - December 30, 2015
Last month the Cleveland area played host to what was a hoped for new Christmas musical that would go to Broadway and be holiday entertainment. Unfortunately, KRIS KRINGLE, with book by Maria Ciampi and music by Tim Janis, lacked clear structure, emotional-generating glee, and joyous songs. It's lead character was charming, but not endearing.
Photo Flash: Meet Nord Family Foundation's 2015-16 Playwright Fellows
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2015
Cleveland Public Theatre's Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan has announced the Nord Family Foundation Playwright Fellowship Reading Series, a presentation of three new plays by emerging Northeast Ohio playwrights. The 2015-2016 Nord Family Foundation Playwright Fellows are Stuart Hoffman, Gail Nyoka and Greg Vovos. Scroll down to meet them!
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2015
Cleveland Public Theatre's Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan has announced the Nord Family Foundation Playwright Fellowship Reading Series, a presentation of three new plays by emerging Northeast Ohio playwrights. The 2015-2016 Nord Family Foundation Playwright Fellows are Stuart Hoffman, Gail Nyoka and Greg Vovos. Scroll down to meet them!
2015 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards - Last Week to Vote!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 24, 2015
Happy Holidays! It's the last week to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 24, 2015
Happy Holidays! It's the last week to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!
CPT & OCTP to Stage World Premiere of INCENDIARIES
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2015
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) Executive Artistic Director, Raymond Bobgan is proud to announce the world premiere of Incendiaries, a co-production with Ohio City Theatre Project. Incendiaries was conceived and directed by Pandora Robertson and features a 7-person ensemble cast. The production previews January 7 before opening for a three-weekend run from January 8-23 in Cleveland Public Theatre's historic Gordon Square Theatre venue, located at 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH.
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2015
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) Executive Artistic Director, Raymond Bobgan is proud to announce the world premiere of Incendiaries, a co-production with Ohio City Theatre Project. Incendiaries was conceived and directed by Pandora Robertson and features a 7-person ensemble cast. The production previews January 7 before opening for a three-weekend run from January 8-23 in Cleveland Public Theatre's historic Gordon Square Theatre venue, located at 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH.
BWW Feature: New Cleveland Professional Musical Theater and Training Program Launches
by Roy Berko - December 21, 2015
'The Cleveland Musical Theatre' and 'Making It on Broadway' may not mean much to many in the local community, but soon, if Sean Patrick and Miles Sternfeld have their way, those organizations will become a regular part of the Cleveland theater agenda.
by Roy Berko - December 21, 2015
'The Cleveland Musical Theatre' and 'Making It on Broadway' may not mean much to many in the local community, but soon, if Sean Patrick and Miles Sternfeld have their way, those organizations will become a regular part of the Cleveland theater agenda.
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