A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Return to Playhouse Square for 27th Year, 11/28-12/23
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2015
The stage of the Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square will glow with good spirits and time-honored tradition when Great Lakes Theater (GLT) presents its twenty-seventh annual production of Charles Dickens' classic A CHRISTMAS CAROL, running November 28 - December 23, 2015. The production has delighted more than 675,000 people in its history, making it one of northeast Ohio's most-loved and best-attended holiday events.
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2015
The stage of the Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square will glow with good spirits and time-honored tradition when Great Lakes Theater (GLT) presents its twenty-seventh annual production of Charles Dickens' classic A CHRISTMAS CAROL, running November 28 - December 23, 2015. The production has delighted more than 675,000 people in its history, making it one of northeast Ohio's most-loved and best-attended holiday events.
BWW Review: TALL SKINNY CRUEL CRUEL BOYS - Theater Ninja Offers a Thought-Provoking Scare-Treat
by Roy Berko - November 02, 2015
Theater Ninjas, which bills itself as 'the Food Truck of Cleveland Theater' due to its having no permanent home, but relishes its nomadic pattern of trying out 'new and exciting spaces to perform,' is noted for rethinking what theater can be. According to its Artistic Director, Jeremy Paul, the theater is 'committed to making our region and our home a better place to live.' The theater's newest attempt to achieve its goal is a production of Cleveland native Caroline V. McGraw's TALL SKINNY CRUEL CRUEL BOYS.
by Roy Berko - November 02, 2015
Theater Ninjas, which bills itself as 'the Food Truck of Cleveland Theater' due to its having no permanent home, but relishes its nomadic pattern of trying out 'new and exciting spaces to perform,' is noted for rethinking what theater can be. According to its Artistic Director, Jeremy Paul, the theater is 'committed to making our region and our home a better place to live.' The theater's newest attempt to achieve its goal is a production of Cleveland native Caroline V. McGraw's TALL SKINNY CRUEL CRUEL BOYS.
2015 Dia de Muertos Celebration Set for Halloween at Cleveland Public Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2015
Do not mistake Halloween hijinks for the 11th Annual Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Festival in Cleveland's Detroit Shoreway neighborhood today, Oct. 31, from 11 am to 10 pm, at Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Avenue.
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2015
Do not mistake Halloween hijinks for the 11th Annual Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Festival in Cleveland's Detroit Shoreway neighborhood today, Oct. 31, from 11 am to 10 pm, at Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Avenue.
Composer Attends PERFECTLY MARVELOUS: THE SONGS OF JOHN KANDER at Playhouse Square This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2015
The Musical Theater Project presents PERFECTLY MARVELOUS: THE SONGS OF JOHN KANDER tonight, Oct. 31 (8pm) and Sunday, Nov. 1 (2pm) at the Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square.
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2015
The Musical Theater Project presents PERFECTLY MARVELOUS: THE SONGS OF JOHN KANDER tonight, Oct. 31 (8pm) and Sunday, Nov. 1 (2pm) at the Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square.
ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: LIVE ON STAGE! Comes to Playhouse Square Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2015
ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: LIVE ON STAGE!, a brand new, music-filled interactive live show, kicks off an 50-city tour, stopping at Playhouse Square's State Theatre for one 6 pm show tonight, Oct. 29.
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2015
ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: LIVE ON STAGE!, a brand new, music-filled interactive live show, kicks off an 50-city tour, stopping at Playhouse Square's State Theatre for one 6 pm show tonight, Oct. 29.
Beck Youth Theater to Present A LITTLE PRINCESS
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2015
Beck Center Youth Theater presents the first production of their 2015-2016 season, A Little Princess, November 5-8, 2015, in the Mackey Theater. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday, November 6 and 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8. A special morning matinee open to the community, groups, and schools is 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 5. Tickets are now on sale by calling 216.521.2540 x10 or beckcenter.org
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2015
Beck Center Youth Theater presents the first production of their 2015-2016 season, A Little Princess, November 5-8, 2015, in the Mackey Theater. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday, November 6 and 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8. A special morning matinee open to the community, groups, and schools is 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 5. Tickets are now on sale by calling 216.521.2540 x10 or beckcenter.org
2015 Dia de Muertos Celebration Set for Halloween at Cleveland Public Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2015
Do not mistake Halloween hijinks for the 11th Annual Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Festival in Cleveland's Detroit Shoreway neighborhood on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 11 am to 10 pm, at Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Avenue.
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2015
Do not mistake Halloween hijinks for the 11th Annual Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Festival in Cleveland's Detroit Shoreway neighborhood on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 11 am to 10 pm, at Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Avenue.
BWW Review: Meticulously Written, Directed and Performed THE CALL at Dobama
by Roy Berko - October 26, 2015
Tanya Barfield, author of THE CALL, which is now on stage at Dobama Theatre, didn't want to write the play. She stated in a December, 2012 interview, 'Without realizing what I was doing, I pointedly and stubbornly refused. . . What I knew-what I was known for-were plays about the African-American experience through history. I did not want to write a contemporary play, a play close to me, a play about adoption.'
by Roy Berko - October 26, 2015
Tanya Barfield, author of THE CALL, which is now on stage at Dobama Theatre, didn't want to write the play. She stated in a December, 2012 interview, 'Without realizing what I was doing, I pointedly and stubbornly refused. . . What I knew-what I was known for-were plays about the African-American experience through history. I did not want to write a contemporary play, a play close to me, a play about adoption.'
BWW Review: What is THE HAPPY SAD at Convergence-Continuum
by Roy Berko - October 23, 2015
Tyson Douglas Rand, director of THE HAPPY SAD now in production at convergence-continuum, in his program notes for the show, states, 'What is THE HAPPY SAD? Well...it's a play with music - but it's not a musical. It's a funny play about romance and relationships - but it's NOT a romantic comedy.' He goes on to state, 'It's not a series of problems and solutions. It is a journey of discovery.'
by Roy Berko - October 23, 2015
Tyson Douglas Rand, director of THE HAPPY SAD now in production at convergence-continuum, in his program notes for the show, states, 'What is THE HAPPY SAD? Well...it's a play with music - but it's not a musical. It's a funny play about romance and relationships - but it's NOT a romantic comedy.' He goes on to state, 'It's not a series of problems and solutions. It is a journey of discovery.'
Last Call! One Week Left to Nominate for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - October 23, 2015
Last call! ??This is your last chance to nominate for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards, honoring productions which opened between October 2014 and September 2015. Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
by BWW Special Coverage - October 23, 2015
Last call! ??This is your last chance to nominate for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards, honoring productions which opened between October 2014 and September 2015. Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
Beatles Tribute 1964 Coming to Playhouse Square, Today
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2015
Rolling Stone magazine calls 1964 - The Tribute "the best Beatles tribute on earth!" Since the early Eighties, 1964-The Tribute has been thrilling audiences around the globe by taking them on a journey through a quintessential moment in music history that will live forever.
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2015
Rolling Stone magazine calls 1964 - The Tribute "the best Beatles tribute on earth!" Since the early Eighties, 1964-The Tribute has been thrilling audiences around the globe by taking them on a journey through a quintessential moment in music history that will live forever.
BWW Review: Farcical BAT BOY THE MUSICAL is a Blood-Sucking 'Hoot' at Blank Canvas
by Roy Berko - October 22, 2015
In June 23, 1992, if you believed the supermarket tabloid, 'Weekly World News,' you'd have accepted that a 'large-eyed, fanged human child' was found in a southern West Virginia cave.
by Roy Berko - October 22, 2015
In June 23, 1992, if you believed the supermarket tabloid, 'Weekly World News,' you'd have accepted that a 'large-eyed, fanged human child' was found in a southern West Virginia cave.
Cleveland Public Theatre & Y-Haven to Present WALK A MILE, 11/5-15
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2015
Cleveland Public Theatre and Y-Haven present Walk a Mile, created and performed by the residents of Y-Haven, a branch of the Greater Cleveland YMCA. An eighteen-year partnership between the two organizations, the project introduces theatre arts to homeless men recovering substance abuse and mental health challenges. As they work with CPT artists to create an original performance based on their personal experiences, participants develop skills and capacities that support their sobriety and transition to employment, permanent housing and independent living.
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2015
Cleveland Public Theatre and Y-Haven present Walk a Mile, created and performed by the residents of Y-Haven, a branch of the Greater Cleveland YMCA. An eighteen-year partnership between the two organizations, the project introduces theatre arts to homeless men recovering substance abuse and mental health challenges. As they work with CPT artists to create an original performance based on their personal experiences, participants develop skills and capacities that support their sobriety and transition to employment, permanent housing and independent living.
BWW Review: Cesear's Forum's THE INVESTIGATION is an Excruciating Personal Experience
by Roy Berko - October 19, 2015
As the actors lined up for the curtain call of Cesear's Forum's THE INVESTIGATION, Peter Weiss's play about the Frankfurt Auschwitz Trials of 1963-65, I was on an emotional trip far, far way.
by Roy Berko - October 19, 2015
As the actors lined up for the curtain call of Cesear's Forum's THE INVESTIGATION, Peter Weiss's play about the Frankfurt Auschwitz Trials of 1963-65, I was on an emotional trip far, far way.
BWW Review: Memerizing Production of Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE at Cleveland Play House
by Roy Berko - October 19, 2015
Arthur Miller, the author of THE CRUCIBLE, which is now in production at the Cleveland Play House's Outcalt Theatre, was one of the most important modern American playwrights. Credited with being the developer of the contemporary definition of the American tragedy, he would have been 100 this year. Ironically, this is CPH's one-hundreth birthday, as well.
by Roy Berko - October 19, 2015
Arthur Miller, the author of THE CRUCIBLE, which is now in production at the Cleveland Play House's Outcalt Theatre, was one of the most important modern American playwrights. Credited with being the developer of the contemporary definition of the American tragedy, he would have been 100 this year. Ironically, this is CPH's one-hundreth birthday, as well.
BWW Review: Shakespeare's Epic Tragedy KING LEAR at GLT is a Moving Experience
by Roy Berko - October 15, 2015
In his program notes for Great Lakes Theater's production, director Joseph Hanreddy states, 'KING LEAR, with its titanic range of emotional, vast physical landscape, dark ironic humor and snarl of mysteries, contradictions, ambiguity and paradoxes, render it one of the theater's greatest challenges to realize in performance.' To his credit, Hanreddy creates a production which lives up to the challenge.
by Roy Berko - October 15, 2015
In his program notes for Great Lakes Theater's production, director Joseph Hanreddy states, 'KING LEAR, with its titanic range of emotional, vast physical landscape, dark ironic humor and snarl of mysteries, contradictions, ambiguity and paradoxes, render it one of the theater's greatest challenges to realize in performance.' To his credit, Hanreddy creates a production which lives up to the challenge.
Canton Symphony Orchestra and Pro Football Hall of Fame Present 'Soundtracks of the Gridiron' Concert Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2015
CANTON, OHIO (September 8, 2015) - Two organizations that focus on excellence will join together to present a one-of-a-kind concert event, today, October 15, 2015 at 8:00pm. 'Soundtracks of the Gridiron', narrated by Gold Jacket Lynn Swann and performed by the Canton Symphony Orchestra (CSO) will be produced by the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This exciting night will feature some of the greatest music of America's most popular sport and will take place in Umstattd Performing Arts Hall (2323 17th Street NW, Canton). Music Director Gerhardt Zimmermann will conduct the orchestra.
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2015
CANTON, OHIO (September 8, 2015) - Two organizations that focus on excellence will join together to present a one-of-a-kind concert event, today, October 15, 2015 at 8:00pm. 'Soundtracks of the Gridiron', narrated by Gold Jacket Lynn Swann and performed by the Canton Symphony Orchestra (CSO) will be produced by the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This exciting night will feature some of the greatest music of America's most popular sport and will take place in Umstattd Performing Arts Hall (2323 17th Street NW, Canton). Music Director Gerhardt Zimmermann will conduct the orchestra.
THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE! Returning to Playhouse Square
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2015
The Price Is Right Live is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to 'Come On Down' to win. Prizes may include appliances, vacations and possibly a new car! Play classic games from television's longest running and most popular game show from Plinko, to Cliffhangers, to The Big Wheel, and even the fabulous Showcase.
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2015
The Price Is Right Live is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to 'Come On Down' to win. Prizes may include appliances, vacations and possibly a new car! Play classic games from television's longest running and most popular game show from Plinko, to Cliffhangers, to The Big Wheel, and even the fabulous Showcase.
BWW Review: Aesthetically Exquisite THE SECRET GARDEN at GLT
by Roy Berko - October 13, 2015
Every once in a while a theater-goer is privileged to participate in a staged production that aesthetically enfolds them. Under the creative direction of Victoria Bussert, Great Lakes Theater's THE SECRET GARDEN, is such a creation.
by Roy Berko - October 13, 2015
Every once in a while a theater-goer is privileged to participate in a staged production that aesthetically enfolds them. Under the creative direction of Victoria Bussert, Great Lakes Theater's THE SECRET GARDEN, is such a creation.
A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER Coming to Playhouse Square Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2015
The Tony Award winner for Best Musical, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, will play Cleveland's Playhouse Square, November 3 - 15, 2015 in its First National Tour, launching September 2015. Tickets to Gentleman's Guide, part of the Key Bank Broadway Series at Playhouse Square, are currently on sale, and are available at the Playhouse Square ticket office (1519 Euclid Avenue in downtown Cleveland), by calling 216-241-6000, or online at www.playhousesquare.org. Orders for groups of fifteen (15) or more may be placed by calling 216-640-8600.
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2015
The Tony Award winner for Best Musical, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, will play Cleveland's Playhouse Square, November 3 - 15, 2015 in its First National Tour, launching September 2015. Tickets to Gentleman's Guide, part of the Key Bank Broadway Series at Playhouse Square, are currently on sale, and are available at the Playhouse Square ticket office (1519 Euclid Avenue in downtown Cleveland), by calling 216-241-6000, or online at www.playhousesquare.org. Orders for groups of fifteen (15) or more may be placed by calling 216-640-8600.
BWW Review: Poignant, Compelling, MOTHERS AND SONS Captivates at Beck
by Roy Berko - October 12, 2015
In her directorial notes for the Beck Center's production of Terrance McNally's MOTHERS AND SONS, Sarah May states, 'I was so struck by this play when I saw it on Broadway. Here was an unwritten chapter of the terrible AIDS Crisis!'
by Roy Berko - October 12, 2015
In her directorial notes for the Beck Center's production of Terrance McNally's MOTHERS AND SONS, Sarah May states, 'I was so struck by this play when I saw it on Broadway. Here was an unwritten chapter of the terrible AIDS Crisis!'
Cleveland Play House's Riveting New Production of Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2015
Fear, deceit, and paranoia run rampant in Cleveland Play House's (CPH) gripping new production of Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2015
Fear, deceit, and paranoia run rampant in Cleveland Play House's (CPH) gripping new production of Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE.
Photo Flash: First Look at MOTHERS AND SONS, Opening Tonight at Beck Center
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2015
Beck Center for the Arts presents the regional premiere of MOTHERS AND SONS tonight, October 9, through November 15, 2015 in the intimate Studio Theater. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2015
Beck Center for the Arts presents the regional premiere of MOTHERS AND SONS tonight, October 9, through November 15, 2015 in the intimate Studio Theater. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Nominations Open for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - October 08, 2015
Nominations have now opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards, honoring productions which opened between October 2014 and September 2015. Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
by BWW Special Coverage - October 08, 2015
Nominations have now opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards, honoring productions which opened between October 2014 and September 2015. Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
Cleveland Public Theatre Launches 2015-16 Season with WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2015
Cleveland Public Theatre's Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan announces the launch CPT's 2015-2016 season, featuring the regional premiere of WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT by Nassim Soleimanpour, produced in association with Aurora Nova Productions.
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2015
Cleveland Public Theatre's Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan announces the launch CPT's 2015-2016 season, featuring the regional premiere of WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT by Nassim Soleimanpour, produced in association with Aurora Nova Productions.
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