BWW Reviews: BECKY SHAW, Comedy of Bad Manners, Splendid at Dobama
by Roy Berko - March 09, 2015
Gina Gionfriddo, the author of BECKY SHAW, now on stage at Dobama Theatre, is one of the new breed of playwrights who reflect topics relevant to today, cleverly construct their writings, and uses language that shimmers with naturalism. They don't use stage language or formats like Arthur Miller or Eugene O'Neill, or the oft-present symbolism of Tennessee Williams, nor the existential philosophy of Edward Albee. Gionfriddo, along with such modernists as Neil LaBute and Rajiv Joseph, push the envelope, using real people interacting to highlight their foibles and weaknesses.
by Roy Berko - March 09, 2015
Gina Gionfriddo, the author of BECKY SHAW, now on stage at Dobama Theatre, is one of the new breed of playwrights who reflect topics relevant to today, cleverly construct their writings, and uses language that shimmers with naturalism. They don't use stage language or formats like Arthur Miller or Eugene O'Neill, or the oft-present symbolism of Tennessee Williams, nor the existential philosophy of Edward Albee. Gionfriddo, along with such modernists as Neil LaBute and Rajiv Joseph, push the envelope, using real people interacting to highlight their foibles and weaknesses.
Dancing Wheels Company Presents RHYTHM & WHEELS: AROUND THE WORLD
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2015
In a first-of-its-kind production for one of Cleveland's most innovative dance companies, the Dancing Wheels Company will join forces with Elec Simon, world percussionist from the famous Off-Broadway show STOMP, to present "Rhythm & Wheels: Around the World." Starting at 8:00 p.m. on April 25, 2015, the magnificent stage at the Masonic Auditorium will ignite with fiery musicians including the Dancing Wheels Company members, who will join in on the rhythms created by this masterful drummer.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2015
In a first-of-its-kind production for one of Cleveland's most innovative dance companies, the Dancing Wheels Company will join forces with Elec Simon, world percussionist from the famous Off-Broadway show STOMP, to present "Rhythm & Wheels: Around the World." Starting at 8:00 p.m. on April 25, 2015, the magnificent stage at the Masonic Auditorium will ignite with fiery musicians including the Dancing Wheels Company members, who will join in on the rhythms created by this masterful drummer.
POTTED POTTER to Return to Playhouse Square This Month
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2015
Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience - A Parody by Dan and Jeff returns by magical demand to Playhouse Square for one weekend only, March 26-29 as part of the Star Performance Series. Tickets on sale now!
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2015
Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience - A Parody by Dan and Jeff returns by magical demand to Playhouse Square for one weekend only, March 26-29 as part of the Star Performance Series. Tickets on sale now!
BWW Reviews: DIRTY DANCING Disappoints at the Connor Palace
by Roy Berko - March 06, 2015
DIRTY DANCING, THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE, which is now in production at the Connor Palace transports the audience back to the summer of 1963. As is the custom of many well-to-do Jewish New York City families of that time, the Housemans have escaped for the summer to the Catskill Mountains, home of the Borscht Belt. It's a summer away from the sweltering city. It's a time for fun and games, and summer romances.
by Roy Berko - March 06, 2015
DIRTY DANCING, THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE, which is now in production at the Connor Palace transports the audience back to the summer of 1963. As is the custom of many well-to-do Jewish New York City families of that time, the Housemans have escaped for the summer to the Catskill Mountains, home of the Borscht Belt. It's a summer away from the sweltering city. It's a time for fun and games, and summer romances.
Playhouse South's THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2015
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is a hip musical comedy which follows six young people in the throes of puberty, who are overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, as they learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser. At each performance, audience volunteers are selected and invited on stage to participate in the Bee, making each performance unique. THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is recommended for theatergoers 13 and over.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2015
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is a hip musical comedy which follows six young people in the throes of puberty, who are overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, as they learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser. At each performance, audience volunteers are selected and invited on stage to participate in the Bee, making each performance unique. THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is recommended for theatergoers 13 and over.
ISAAC'S EYE Opens 3/20 at convergence-continuum
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2015
convergence-continuum, kicks off its 2015 Season with the Ohio premiere of Lucas Hnath's modern send-up of old-fashioned historical dramas, ISAAC'S EYE.
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2015
convergence-continuum, kicks off its 2015 Season with the Ohio premiere of Lucas Hnath's modern send-up of old-fashioned historical dramas, ISAAC'S EYE.
AMERICA'S GOT DOWNTON Coming to Playhouse Square, 4/18
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2015
Direct from London's famous West End, Cleveland will be graced with a visit from 'America's Got Downton,' a night of comic spoof on the hit PBS-TV series and hailed by The London Daily Telegraph as 'a remarkable tour de force one-man show. If this doesn't prove a wow in Edinburgh and beyond, then I'm Dame Maggie Smith!'
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2015
Direct from London's famous West End, Cleveland will be graced with a visit from 'America's Got Downton,' a night of comic spoof on the hit PBS-TV series and hailed by The London Daily Telegraph as 'a remarkable tour de force one-man show. If this doesn't prove a wow in Edinburgh and beyond, then I'm Dame Maggie Smith!'
Cleveland Play House to Make 100th Season Announcement, 3/21
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2015
Cleveland Play House (CPH) will announce their stellar 100th Season on Saturday, March 21st at 11 a.m. in the Allen Theatre. Those in attendance will be among to the first to hear the exciting lineup of shows that CPH will create for the 2015-2016 Season. The event will be lead by CPH's Artistic Director Laura Kepley, and guests will get a glimpse of what the season has to offer, as they are treated to scenes from some of the upcoming shows, performed by members of the Case Western Reserve University/Cleveland Play House MFA Acting Program Class of 2016.
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2015
Cleveland Play House (CPH) will announce their stellar 100th Season on Saturday, March 21st at 11 a.m. in the Allen Theatre. Those in attendance will be among to the first to hear the exciting lineup of shows that CPH will create for the 2015-2016 Season. The event will be lead by CPH's Artistic Director Laura Kepley, and guests will get a glimpse of what the season has to offer, as they are treated to scenes from some of the upcoming shows, performed by members of the Case Western Reserve University/Cleveland Play House MFA Acting Program Class of 2016.
Dare to Defy Productions to Present THE MUSIC OF HAIR, 3/13-14
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2015
One of the most iconic Broadway scores, HAIR features more modern 'hit' songs than any show in history: 'Aquarius,' 'Let The Sun Shine In,' 'Easy To Be Hard,' 'Good Morning Starshine,' and the title song became chart-topping hits, Grammy winners, Gold or Platinum records, or all of the above. The original Broadway cast recording of HAIR remains one of greatest selling pop albums of all time and among the most beloved in music history.
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2015
One of the most iconic Broadway scores, HAIR features more modern 'hit' songs than any show in history: 'Aquarius,' 'Let The Sun Shine In,' 'Easy To Be Hard,' 'Good Morning Starshine,' and the title song became chart-topping hits, Grammy winners, Gold or Platinum records, or all of the above. The original Broadway cast recording of HAIR remains one of greatest selling pop albums of all time and among the most beloved in music history.
Cleveland Orchestra Sets Ticket Distribution Locations for Free Community Concert
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2015
The Cleveland Orchestra to perform FREE concert in Broadway Slavic Village on Friday, April 10, during its third annual residency in a Northeast Ohio neighborhood - The Cleveland Orchestra At Home in Broadway Slavic Village
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2015
The Cleveland Orchestra to perform FREE concert in Broadway Slavic Village on Friday, April 10, during its third annual residency in a Northeast Ohio neighborhood - The Cleveland Orchestra At Home in Broadway Slavic Village
DIRTY DANCING National Tour Comes to Playhouse Square Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2015
The Classic Story On Stage will play Playhouse Square tonight, March 3-22 part of the KeyBank Broadway Series. The Cleveland premiere of the staged musical of this worldwide smash-hit film is on sale now. Tickets are available online at www.playhousesquare.org, by calling 216.241.6000 or at the Playhouse Square Ticket Office, 1519 Euclid Avenue in downtown Cleveland. Group orders of 15 or more may be placed by calling 216.640.8600.
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2015
The Classic Story On Stage will play Playhouse Square tonight, March 3-22 part of the KeyBank Broadway Series. The Cleveland premiere of the staged musical of this worldwide smash-hit film is on sale now. Tickets are available online at www.playhousesquare.org, by calling 216.241.6000 or at the Playhouse Square Ticket Office, 1519 Euclid Avenue in downtown Cleveland. Group orders of 15 or more may be placed by calling 216.640.8600.
BWW Reviews: DIAL 'M' FOR MURDER - Another Exciting Murder Mystery at GLT
by Roy Berko - March 02, 2015
Mystery books are the second highest money-making genre in literature, only exceeded by Romance/Erotica. They are the highest rated television demand topic.
by Roy Berko - March 02, 2015
Mystery books are the second highest money-making genre in literature, only exceeded by Romance/Erotica. They are the highest rated television demand topic.
BWW Reviews: MY HEART IS THE DRUM Gets Staged Premiere at Kent State University
by Roy Berko - March 02, 2015
One of the major purposes of collegiate musical theater programs, besides teaching acting, singing and dancing skills, is to expand student knowledge of not only traditional, but new scripts. Kent State is offering its students such an opportunity by presenting MY HEART IS THE DRUM.
by Roy Berko - March 02, 2015
One of the major purposes of collegiate musical theater programs, besides teaching acting, singing and dancing skills, is to expand student knowledge of not only traditional, but new scripts. Kent State is offering its students such an opportunity by presenting MY HEART IS THE DRUM.
Principal Viola Robert Vernon to Retire from The Cleveland Orchestra After 40 Seasons
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2015
In conjunction with announcing the 2015-16 season, The Cleveland Orchestra has announced that, after 40 seasons, Principal Viola Robert Vernon will retire from the ensemble in the summer of 2016.
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2015
In conjunction with announcing the 2015-16 season, The Cleveland Orchestra has announced that, after 40 seasons, Principal Viola Robert Vernon will retire from the ensemble in the summer of 2016.
The Cleveland Orchestra Announces 98th Season
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2015
The Cleveland Orchestra and Franz Welser-Most have announced details of the Orchestra's 2015-16 season. The year marks the Orchestra's 98th season and the 14th season with Franz Welser-Most as Music Director.
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2015
The Cleveland Orchestra and Franz Welser-Most have announced details of the Orchestra's 2015-16 season. The year marks the Orchestra's 98th season and the 14th season with Franz Welser-Most as Music Director.
Tickets to THE BOOK OF MORMON at Playhouse Square On Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2015
Back by popular demand, the National Tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a record-breaking three-week run in 2013, returns to Cleveland for a strictly limited, one-week run August 25-30, 2015, as part of the KeyBank Broadway Series at Playhouse Square. Tickets for all performances will go on sale to the general public today, February 27 at 9:00AM. Tickets will be available for purchase in person at the Playhouse Square Ticket Office (1519 Euclid Avenue in downtown Cleveland), online at www.playhousesquare.org, or by phone at 216.241.6000.
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2015
Back by popular demand, the National Tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a record-breaking three-week run in 2013, returns to Cleveland for a strictly limited, one-week run August 25-30, 2015, as part of the KeyBank Broadway Series at Playhouse Square. Tickets for all performances will go on sale to the general public today, February 27 at 9:00AM. Tickets will be available for purchase in person at the Playhouse Square Ticket Office (1519 Euclid Avenue in downtown Cleveland), online at www.playhousesquare.org, or by phone at 216.241.6000.
Great Lakes Theater Presents DIAL 'M' FOR MURDER, Now thru 3/22
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2015
Great Lakes Theater (GLT), Cleveland's Classic Company, commences the second half its 2015-16 season with Frederick Knott's murder mystery masterpiece, Dial 'M' for Murder. The production will be performed in the company's intimate and audience-friendly home at the Hanna Theatre, PlayhouseSquare, tonight, February 27 - March 22, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2015
Great Lakes Theater (GLT), Cleveland's Classic Company, commences the second half its 2015-16 season with Frederick Knott's murder mystery masterpiece, Dial 'M' for Murder. The production will be performed in the company's intimate and audience-friendly home at the Hanna Theatre, PlayhouseSquare, tonight, February 27 - March 22, 2015.
BWW Reviews: DOGFIGHT Fails to Live Up to Beck-Baldwin Wallace Past Productions
by Roy Berko - February 25, 2015
Beck Center for the Arts and Baldwin Wallace's Musical Theatre Program have, for the past four years, collaborated to produce some outstanding productions. CARRIE, SPRING AWAKENING and NEXT TO NORMAL all received Cleveland Critic Circle and Times Tribute recognitions.
by Roy Berko - February 25, 2015
Beck Center for the Arts and Baldwin Wallace's Musical Theatre Program have, for the past four years, collaborated to produce some outstanding productions. CARRIE, SPRING AWAKENING and NEXT TO NORMAL all received Cleveland Critic Circle and Times Tribute recognitions.
Intergalactic Nemesis Brings ROBOT PLANET RISING to Playhouse Square Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2015
The Intergalactic Nemesis is returning to Playhouse Square for one night only, tonight, February 25, with ROBOT PLANET RISING, a new installment of the cult-favorite live-action graphic novel series that has garnered critical acclaim from all over the country.
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2015
The Intergalactic Nemesis is returning to Playhouse Square for one night only, tonight, February 25, with ROBOT PLANET RISING, a new installment of the cult-favorite live-action graphic novel series that has garnered critical acclaim from all over the country.
MARK TWAIN TONIGHT Comes to PlayhouseSquare Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2015
Tony Award winner and Oscar nominee Hal Holbrook returns to PlayhouseSquare for one night only, tonight, February 21st, to reprise his role celebrating the humor, satirical wit and timeless observations of Mark Twain in his acclaimed Tony Award winning one-man show, Mark Twain Tonight!.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2015
Tony Award winner and Oscar nominee Hal Holbrook returns to PlayhouseSquare for one night only, tonight, February 21st, to reprise his role celebrating the humor, satirical wit and timeless observations of Mark Twain in his acclaimed Tony Award winning one-man show, Mark Twain Tonight!.
Tonight's RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE TOUR Stop at Playhouse Square Postponed
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2015
Tonight's (February 20) 9 pm performance of "RuPaul's Drag Race Tour" has been POSTPONED. At this writing their tour bus is broken down in Angola, IN, with no chance of the troupe being able to travel to Playhouse Square in time for their 9 pm curtain.
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2015
Tonight's (February 20) 9 pm performance of "RuPaul's Drag Race Tour" has been POSTPONED. At this writing their tour bus is broken down in Angola, IN, with no chance of the troupe being able to travel to Playhouse Square in time for their 9 pm curtain.
Beck Teen Theater Presents CHICAGO, Now thru 3/1
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2015
Beck Center Teen Theater presents Chicago on the Mackey Main Stage today, February 20 - March 1, 2015. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Todays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. A special student matinee performance is at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 26. Tickets are on sale now. Beck Center has established a PG-13 rating for this piece.
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2015
Beck Center Teen Theater presents Chicago on the Mackey Main Stage today, February 20 - March 1, 2015. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Todays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. A special student matinee performance is at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 26. Tickets are on sale now. Beck Center has established a PG-13 rating for this piece.
OPA Presents THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2015
This month, Olmsted Performing Arts (OPA) - http://www.olmstedperformingarts.com - in Olmsted Falls will present 'The Diary of Anne Frank' - the story of a young girl trying to understand and overcome a world of hatred.
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2015
This month, Olmsted Performing Arts (OPA) - http://www.olmstedperformingarts.com - in Olmsted Falls will present 'The Diary of Anne Frank' - the story of a young girl trying to understand and overcome a world of hatred.
DIRTY DANCING National Tour Coming to Playhouse Square, 3/3-22
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2015
The Classic Story On Stage will play Playhouse Square March 3-22 part of the KeyBank Broadway Series. The Cleveland premiere of the staged musical of this worldwide smash-hit film is on sale now. Tickets are available online at www.playhousesquare.org, by calling 216.241.6000 or at the Playhouse Square Ticket Office, 1519 Euclid Avenue in downtown Cleveland. Group orders of 15 or more may be placed by calling 216.640.8600.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2015
The Classic Story On Stage will play Playhouse Square March 3-22 part of the KeyBank Broadway Series. The Cleveland premiere of the staged musical of this worldwide smash-hit film is on sale now. Tickets are available online at www.playhousesquare.org, by calling 216.241.6000 or at the Playhouse Square Ticket Office, 1519 Euclid Avenue in downtown Cleveland. Group orders of 15 or more may be placed by calling 216.640.8600.
Cleveland Play House Adds New Performance of THE PHILADELPHIA STORY
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2015
By audience demand, Cleveland Play House has added an extra performance of The Philadelphia Story. This special Sunday matinee performance will take place on March 1 at 3pm.
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2015
By audience demand, Cleveland Play House has added an extra performance of The Philadelphia Story. This special Sunday matinee performance will take place on March 1 at 3pm.
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