Cast Annouced for KRIS KRINGLE at Olmsted Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2015
The producers of KRIS KRINGLE The Musical the new Broadway-bound production being developed in Cleveland, have announced the creative team, cast and performance schedule for its premiere.
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2015
The producers of KRIS KRINGLE The Musical the new Broadway-bound production being developed in Cleveland, have announced the creative team, cast and performance schedule for its premiere.
Actors' Summit's QUILTERS, THE MUSICAL Opens Friday
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2015
Actors' Summit, Akron's professional theater, announces the opening of the 2015-2016 theater season with the musical, QUILTERS by Molly Newman and Barbara Damashek.
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2015
Actors' Summit, Akron's professional theater, announces the opening of the 2015-2016 theater season with the musical, QUILTERS by Molly Newman and Barbara Damashek.
Playhouse Square & Firstmerit Bank Announce New Partnership
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2015
Playhouse Square is proud to announce FirstMerit Bank as the title sponsor for four shows coming to the Connor Palace and State Theatre during the 2015-16 season, including the Cleveland premiere of ELF THE MUSICAL. The partnership with FirstMerit Bank allows Playhouse Square to continue expanding its entertainment offerings.
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2015
Playhouse Square is proud to announce FirstMerit Bank as the title sponsor for four shows coming to the Connor Palace and State Theatre during the 2015-16 season, including the Cleveland premiere of ELF THE MUSICAL. The partnership with FirstMerit Bank allows Playhouse Square to continue expanding its entertainment offerings.
Humana Festival Founder Jon Jory and More to Join Cleveland Play House's Hall of Fame
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
Cleveland Play House will honor a new class of those who have contributed to its vibrant history with a Hall of Fame induction ceremony and luncheon on October 25th from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Cibreo Privato located at 2037 E. 14th Street. 2015/16 inductees will include Jon Jory, a former apprentice actor at CPH who went on to found the Humana Festival of New American Plays, The Resident Company of CPH (1921-88), and the CPH Heritage Award will be presented to Karamu House, the revolutionary theatre who, like CPH, is also celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
Cleveland Play House will honor a new class of those who have contributed to its vibrant history with a Hall of Fame induction ceremony and luncheon on October 25th from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Cibreo Privato located at 2037 E. 14th Street. 2015/16 inductees will include Jon Jory, a former apprentice actor at CPH who went on to found the Humana Festival of New American Plays, The Resident Company of CPH (1921-88), and the CPH Heritage Award will be presented to Karamu House, the revolutionary theatre who, like CPH, is also celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
Actors' Summit to Open 2015-16 Theater Season with QUILTERS
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
Actors' Summit, Akron's professional theater, announces the opening of the 2015-2016 theater season with the musical, QUILTERS by Molly Newman and Barbara Damashek.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
Actors' Summit, Akron's professional theater, announces the opening of the 2015-2016 theater season with the musical, QUILTERS by Molly Newman and Barbara Damashek.
Cain Park to Present THE TOXIC AVENGER in June 2016
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
The City of Cleveland Heights and Cain Park Theater Artistic Director Ian Wolfgang Hinz announce the Cleveland Professional Premiere of THE TOXIC AVENGER will be produced in the Alma Theater for an extended run of four weeks (June 2-26) as part of Cain Park?s 2016 season. Nathan Motta directs this rock comic musical with musical direction by Jordan Cooper. THE TOXIC AVENGER, which is based on Lloyd Kaufman?s 1984 cult classic film, has book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro and music and lyrics by David Bryan. Five actors play 30 roles in 'this toxic love story with an environmental twist.'
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
The City of Cleveland Heights and Cain Park Theater Artistic Director Ian Wolfgang Hinz announce the Cleveland Professional Premiere of THE TOXIC AVENGER will be produced in the Alma Theater for an extended run of four weeks (June 2-26) as part of Cain Park?s 2016 season. Nathan Motta directs this rock comic musical with musical direction by Jordan Cooper. THE TOXIC AVENGER, which is based on Lloyd Kaufman?s 1984 cult classic film, has book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro and music and lyrics by David Bryan. Five actors play 30 roles in 'this toxic love story with an environmental twist.'
Composer to Attend PERFECTLY MARVELOUS: THE SONGS OF JOHN KANDER at Playhouse Square, 10/31 & 11/1
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2015
The Musical Theater Project presents PERFECTLY MARVELOUS: THE SONGS OF JOHN KANDER on Saturday, Oct. 31 (8pm) and Sunday, Nov. 1 (2pm) at the Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square.
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2015
The Musical Theater Project presents PERFECTLY MARVELOUS: THE SONGS OF JOHN KANDER on Saturday, Oct. 31 (8pm) and Sunday, Nov. 1 (2pm) at the Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square.
Playhouse Square High School Musical Theater Awards Program to Launch May 2016
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2015
With the aim of inspiring performance and recognizing the importance of musical theater and arts education in Northeast Ohio high schools, Playhouse Square proudly introduces the High School Musical Theater Awards program, affiliated with the National High School Musical Theatre Awards ("The Jimmy Awards") presented by The Broadway League Foundation.
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2015
With the aim of inspiring performance and recognizing the importance of musical theater and arts education in Northeast Ohio high schools, Playhouse Square proudly introduces the High School Musical Theater Awards program, affiliated with the National High School Musical Theatre Awards ("The Jimmy Awards") presented by The Broadway League Foundation.
Beck Center to Stage Regional Premiere of MOTHERS AND SONS
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2015
Beck Center for the Arts presents the regional premiere of Mothers and Sons October 9 through November 15, 2015 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: FAMILY to receive $5 off each adult/senior ticket purchased by October 8.
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2015
Beck Center for the Arts presents the regional premiere of Mothers and Sons October 9 through November 15, 2015 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: FAMILY to receive $5 off each adult/senior ticket purchased by October 8.
Cleveland Public Theatre to Launch 2015-16 Season with WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 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 - September 25, 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.
Cleveland Stage Alliance to Present FROM CLEVELAND WITH LOVE: THE SONGS OF 007, 11/8 & 11
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2015
Cleveland Stage Alliance (CSA) presents 'From Cleveland With Love: The Songs of 007,' at Vosh Lakewood on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 7 PM and at the Bop Stop, now part of the Cleveland Music Settlement, on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 8 PM.
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2015
Cleveland Stage Alliance (CSA) presents 'From Cleveland With Love: The Songs of 007,' at Vosh Lakewood on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 7 PM and at the Bop Stop, now part of the Cleveland Music Settlement, on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 8 PM.
Cleveland Play House to Stage Riveting New Production of Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 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 - September 23, 2015
Fear, deceit, and paranoia run rampant in Cleveland Play House's (CPH) gripping new production of Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE.
BWW Review: The Theatre of the Absurd...WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF at Lakeland Civic Theatre
by Roy Berko - September 23, 2015
Edward Albee, author of WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF, now in production at The Lakeland Civic Theatre, is one of the best known Theatre of the Absurd American writers. This form of theatre, which was at its apex shortly following World War II is based, in part on existentialism, and asks 'what is the purpose of existence?'
by Roy Berko - September 23, 2015
Edward Albee, author of WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF, now in production at The Lakeland Civic Theatre, is one of the best known Theatre of the Absurd American writers. This form of theatre, which was at its apex shortly following World War II is based, in part on existentialism, and asks 'what is the purpose of existence?'
BWW Review: Emotionally Draining, Intellectually Satisfying DEATH OF A SALESMAN at Ensemble
by Roy Berko - September 22, 2015
Arthur Miller's DEATH OF A SALESMAN, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning drama, now on stage at Ensemble Theatre, is universally recognized as one of, if not the greatest modern American play. Others that are recognized as top classic plays are LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT (Eugene O'Neil), STREET CAR NAMED DESIRE (Tennessee Williams), OUR TOWN (Thornton Wilder), and WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF (Edward Albee).
by Roy Berko - September 22, 2015
Arthur Miller's DEATH OF A SALESMAN, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning drama, now on stage at Ensemble Theatre, is universally recognized as one of, if not the greatest modern American play. Others that are recognized as top classic plays are LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT (Eugene O'Neil), STREET CAR NAMED DESIRE (Tennessee Williams), OUR TOWN (Thornton Wilder), and WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF (Edward Albee).
Actors' Summit to Kick Off 2015-2016 Season with QUILTERS
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2015
Actors' Summit, Akron's professional theater, announces the opening of the 2015-2016 theater season, with the musical, QUILTERS by Molly Newman and Barbara Damashek.
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2015
Actors' Summit, Akron's professional theater, announces the opening of the 2015-2016 theater season, with the musical, QUILTERS by Molly Newman and Barbara Damashek.
BWW Review: Well-conceived THE SPITFIRE GRILL at Beck Center
by Roy Berko - September 21, 2015
Opening night of THE SPITFIRE GRILL was a special evening for the Beck Center for the Arts. It was the start of the organization's 82nd season and Scott Spence's 25th anniversary as Artistic Director.
by Roy Berko - September 21, 2015
Opening night of THE SPITFIRE GRILL was a special evening for the Beck Center for the Arts. It was the start of the organization's 82nd season and Scott Spence's 25th anniversary as Artistic Director.
Photo Flash: First Look at THE SPITFIRE GRILL, Opening Tonight at Beck Center
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2015
Beck Center for the Arts opens its 2015-2016 theater season with THE SPITFIRE GRILL tonight, September 18, through October 18, 2015 on the Mackey Main Stage. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2015
Beck Center for the Arts opens its 2015-2016 theater season with THE SPITFIRE GRILL tonight, September 18, through October 18, 2015 on the Mackey Main Stage. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Broadway Legend John Kander to Attend Musical Theater Projects PERFECTLY MARVELOUS
by Roy Berko - September 18, 2015
Liza Minnelli once said, 'The greatest thing about [John] Kander and [Fred] Ebb is you sing their songs and you feel good.' She was referring to the multi-award winning Broadway writing team who gave the world such songs as, 'How Lucky Can You Get?,' 'Maybe This Time,' 'All That Jazz,' 'Cabaret,' and 'But The World Goes Round.'
by Roy Berko - September 18, 2015
Liza Minnelli once said, 'The greatest thing about [John] Kander and [Fred] Ebb is you sing their songs and you feel good.' She was referring to the multi-award winning Broadway writing team who gave the world such songs as, 'How Lucky Can You Get?,' 'Maybe This Time,' 'All That Jazz,' 'Cabaret,' and 'But The World Goes Round.'
convergence-continuum to Continue Season with THE HAPPY SAD
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2015
convergence-continuum, continues its 2015 Season with the regional premiere of The Happy Sad by Ken Urban, a quirky comedy with songs about sex and dating in our post-monogamy world.
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2015
convergence-continuum, continues its 2015 Season with the regional premiere of The Happy Sad by Ken Urban, a quirky comedy with songs about sex and dating in our post-monogamy world.
OPA Youth Stage to Present LEGALLY BLONDE, Beginning 9/25
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2015
Smart and full of smiles, "Legally Blonde the Musical" opens at the Olmsted Performing Arts Center (OPAC) - http://www.olmstedperformingarts.com - in Olmsted Falls on Friday Sept. 25. It will be a totally awesome weekend, for sure, you guys.
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2015
Smart and full of smiles, "Legally Blonde the Musical" opens at the Olmsted Performing Arts Center (OPAC) - http://www.olmstedperformingarts.com - in Olmsted Falls on Friday Sept. 25. It will be a totally awesome weekend, for sure, you guys.
Photo Flash: First Look at Bradley Dean, Rob McClure & More in Cleveland Play House's A COMEDY OF TENORS
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2015
Ludwig, one of theatres most accomplished comedic playwrights, has struck gold once again with this comedic tour de force, and has chosen the Tony Award recipient Cleveland Play House as the production's launching pad.
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2015
Ludwig, one of theatres most accomplished comedic playwrights, has struck gold once again with this comedic tour de force, and has chosen the Tony Award recipient Cleveland Play House as the production's launching pad.
BWW Review: World Premiere of Ken Ludwig's A COMEDY OF TENORS Delights at Cleveland Play House
by Roy Berko - September 14, 2015
The Cleveland Play House opened its 100th season in a lavish and theatrically exciting way. An invitation only group of CPH financial supporters, politicians, and theatre enthusiasts, draped in tuxedos and high fashioned gowns, entered the beautiful Allen theatre lobby to have their pictures taken with the 2015 Best Regional Theatre Tony Award statue. Guests were then escorted into the inner lobby where a cocktail party was in full swing.
by Roy Berko - September 14, 2015
The Cleveland Play House opened its 100th season in a lavish and theatrically exciting way. An invitation only group of CPH financial supporters, politicians, and theatre enthusiasts, draped in tuxedos and high fashioned gowns, entered the beautiful Allen theatre lobby to have their pictures taken with the 2015 Best Regional Theatre Tony Award statue. Guests were then escorted into the inner lobby where a cocktail party was in full swing.
Lakeland to Stage WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2015
On September 18, 2015 the Tony Award Prize-winning drama of 1963, 2005 and 2012, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, opens at Lakeland Community College's Rodehorst Performing Arts Center. Initially selected for the 1963 Pulitzer Prize for Drama by the Pulitzer's advisory board, later- the trustees of Columbia University - objected to the play's then-controversial use of profanity and sexual themes, and overruled the award's advisory committee, awarding no Pulitzer Prize for drama in 1963. Featuring Gregory Violand (AEA) as George and Molly McGinnis (AEA) as Martha, Lakeland's production of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf will be the first professional production in many years. The roles of Nick and Honey feature Dan Simpson and Katie Nabors. Woolf is directed by Martin Friedman, with sets and lights by Kristin Williams, costumes by Jordan Cooper and sound design by Eric Simna.
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2015
On September 18, 2015 the Tony Award Prize-winning drama of 1963, 2005 and 2012, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, opens at Lakeland Community College's Rodehorst Performing Arts Center. Initially selected for the 1963 Pulitzer Prize for Drama by the Pulitzer's advisory board, later- the trustees of Columbia University - objected to the play's then-controversial use of profanity and sexual themes, and overruled the award's advisory committee, awarding no Pulitzer Prize for drama in 1963. Featuring Gregory Violand (AEA) as George and Molly McGinnis (AEA) as Martha, Lakeland's production of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf will be the first professional production in many years. The roles of Nick and Honey feature Dan Simpson and Katie Nabors. Woolf is directed by Martin Friedman, with sets and lights by Kristin Williams, costumes by Jordan Cooper and sound design by Eric Simna.
Tickets to Playhouse Square's Upcoming Season on Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2015
Today, September 11 beginning at 11 a.m., tickets to more than 80 different shows including Broadway, dance, comedy, concerts and family programming will all be on sale as part of Playhouse Square's 2015-2016 'Season On Sale' event. The annual on-sale includes single tickets to KeyBank Broadway Series shows including: If/Then, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and Matilda The Musical; non-series Broadway shows, including Elf The Musical, Annie and The Wizard of Oz; great family shows such as Air Play, Good Night Moon and The Runaway Bunny and The Magic of Bill Blagg LIVE!; and legendary performers like Johnny Mathis and returning favorites Paula Poundstone, Jim Brickman and Dave Koz.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2015
Today, September 11 beginning at 11 a.m., tickets to more than 80 different shows including Broadway, dance, comedy, concerts and family programming will all be on sale as part of Playhouse Square's 2015-2016 'Season On Sale' event. The annual on-sale includes single tickets to KeyBank Broadway Series shows including: If/Then, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and Matilda The Musical; non-series Broadway shows, including Elf The Musical, Annie and The Wizard of Oz; great family shows such as Air Play, Good Night Moon and The Runaway Bunny and The Magic of Bill Blagg LIVE!; and legendary performers like Johnny Mathis and returning favorites Paula Poundstone, Jim Brickman and Dave Koz.
BWW Review: Well Acted, Overly Long IN A FOREST, DARK AND DEEP at none too fragile
by Roy Berko - September 09, 2015
by Roy Berko - September 09, 2015
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