BWW Reviews: ARCADIA - A Well Constructed Play Which Makes for a Long Echoing Sit at MAMAI
by Roy Berko - July 20, 2014
Czech born Thomas Stoppard is a Jewish British playwright who escaped from his birth country in 1939, just before the Nazi occupation. Living, in England, he has gained a reputation as one of modern English language's greatest playwrights. The recipient of an Academy Award and four Tony Awards, it is generally agreed by theatre analysts that 'Arcadia,' a production of which is now on stage at Mamai Theatre, is one of the western world's greatest plays.
by Roy Berko - July 20, 2014
Czech born Thomas Stoppard is a Jewish British playwright who escaped from his birth country in 1939, just before the Nazi occupation. Living, in England, he has gained a reputation as one of modern English language's greatest playwrights. The recipient of an Academy Award and four Tony Awards, it is generally agreed by theatre analysts that 'Arcadia,' a production of which is now on stage at Mamai Theatre, is one of the western world's greatest plays.
Olmsted Performing Arts to Present JEKYLL & HYDE, Begin. 8/1
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2014
Olmsted Performing Arts (OPA) - http://www.olmstedperformingarts.com - in Olmsted Falls will unleash the split-personality of 'Jekyll & Hyde' on the Olmsted Performing Arts Center (OPAC) stage August 1 -3, and 8 - 10. 'Jekyll & Hyde' is headlined by a talented cast of classically trained theatre and musical theatre professionals and is sure to be the most robust, spectacular and entertaining show at OPA yet.
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2014
Olmsted Performing Arts (OPA) - http://www.olmstedperformingarts.com - in Olmsted Falls will unleash the split-personality of 'Jekyll & Hyde' on the Olmsted Performing Arts Center (OPAC) stage August 1 -3, and 8 - 10. 'Jekyll & Hyde' is headlined by a talented cast of classically trained theatre and musical theatre professionals and is sure to be the most robust, spectacular and entertaining show at OPA yet.
Playhouse South to Present HONK!, Begin. 8/8
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2014
Written by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe HONK! is the story of Ugly, whose odd, gawky looks instantly incite prejudice from his family and neighbors. Separated from the farm and pursued by a hungry Cat, Ugly must find his way home. Along his rollicking and harrowing journey he not only discovers his true beauty and glorious destiny, but also finds love and acceptance in all its forms. Witty and hilarious, but also deeply moving, HONK! will treat you to equal amounts of laughter and tears.
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2014
Written by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe HONK! is the story of Ugly, whose odd, gawky looks instantly incite prejudice from his family and neighbors. Separated from the farm and pursued by a hungry Cat, Ugly must find his way home. Along his rollicking and harrowing journey he not only discovers his true beauty and glorious destiny, but also finds love and acceptance in all its forms. Witty and hilarious, but also deeply moving, HONK! will treat you to equal amounts of laughter and tears.
Cesear's Forum to Present Edward Albee's OCCUPANT, 9/19-10/25
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2014
Edward Albee's OCCUPANT. September 19th through October 25th, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, two Sunday Matinees at 3 pm, September 28th & October 12th, Kennedy's Down Under, PlayhouseSquare, 1501 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, Call 216-241-6000 or visit www.playhousesquare.org.
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2014
Edward Albee's OCCUPANT. September 19th through October 25th, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, two Sunday Matinees at 3 pm, September 28th & October 12th, Kennedy's Down Under, PlayhouseSquare, 1501 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, Call 216-241-6000 or visit www.playhousesquare.org.
BWW Reviews: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Should Delight Beck Audiences, But...
by Roy Berko - July 14, 2014
On a November Saturday afternoon in 2007, I anxiously entered the Hilton Theatre in New York. I love exaggerated, well-conceived and performed farce. I was going to see 'Young Frankenstein' by the king of farce and parody, Mel Brooks. Yes, 'Young Frankenstein,' officially known as 'The New Mel Brooks Young Frankenstein,' was the Broadway follow-up to 'The Producers,' by the comedy madman and his writing sidekick, Thomas Meehan.
by Roy Berko - July 14, 2014
On a November Saturday afternoon in 2007, I anxiously entered the Hilton Theatre in New York. I love exaggerated, well-conceived and performed farce. I was going to see 'Young Frankenstein' by the king of farce and parody, Mel Brooks. Yes, 'Young Frankenstein,' officially known as 'The New Mel Brooks Young Frankenstein,' was the Broadway follow-up to 'The Producers,' by the comedy madman and his writing sidekick, Thomas Meehan.
The Cleveland Orchestra Joins the World in Mourning the Death of Lorin Maazel
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2014
The Cleveland Orchestra joins the world in mourning the death earlier today of Lorin Maazel, who served as The Cleveland Orchestra's fifth Music Director through a remarkable decade, 1972-82. He was a musician of exceptional and early talents, who had first appeared with the Orchestra in 1942, at age 12, as both conductor and violinist. Three decades later, he was chosen to be Cleveland's Music Director.
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2014
The Cleveland Orchestra joins the world in mourning the death earlier today of Lorin Maazel, who served as The Cleveland Orchestra's fifth Music Director through a remarkable decade, 1972-82. He was a musician of exceptional and early talents, who had first appeared with the Orchestra in 1942, at age 12, as both conductor and violinist. Three decades later, he was chosen to be Cleveland's Music Director.
Mercury Summer Stock Presents SUNSET BOULEVARD, Now thru 7/26
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2014
Andrew Lloyd Webber's glorious musical, the award-winning SUNSET BOULEVARD, will get a new production at Mercury Summer Stock from today, July 11-26, 2014.
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2014
Andrew Lloyd Webber's glorious musical, the award-winning SUNSET BOULEVARD, will get a new production at Mercury Summer Stock from today, July 11-26, 2014.
Olmsted Performing Arts Presents ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, Now thru 7/13
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2014
Olmsted Performing Arts (OPA) in Olmsted Falls brings the fun, funny and heartfelt 'Once Upon A Mattress' to the Olmsted Performing Arts Center (OPAC) Youth Stage in July.
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2014
Olmsted Performing Arts (OPA) in Olmsted Falls brings the fun, funny and heartfelt 'Once Upon A Mattress' to the Olmsted Performing Arts Center (OPAC) Youth Stage in July.
It's Alive! YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Is Fully Charged at Beck Center, Now thru 8/17
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2014
Beck Center for the Arts presents The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, today, July 11 through August 17, 2014 on the Mackey Main Stage. Nominated for three Tony Awards and awarded Best Musical by the Outer Critics Circle, this monstrously entertaining musical comedy is based on Mel Brooks' parody of classic horror movies. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are now on sale.
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2014
Beck Center for the Arts presents The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, today, July 11 through August 17, 2014 on the Mackey Main Stage. Nominated for three Tony Awards and awarded Best Musical by the Outer Critics Circle, this monstrously entertaining musical comedy is based on Mel Brooks' parody of classic horror movies. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are now on sale.
BWW Reviews: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Rocks the Ohio Theatre…'Great Balls of Fire!'
by Roy Berko - July 10, 2014
Part concert, part history lesson, and a lot of rock 'n roll-- that's 'Million Dollar Quartet', now on stage at the Ohio Theatre in PlayhouseSquare.
by Roy Berko - July 10, 2014
Part concert, part history lesson, and a lot of rock 'n roll-- that's 'Million Dollar Quartet', now on stage at the Ohio Theatre in PlayhouseSquare.
MY MOTHER'S LESBIAN JEWISH WICCAN WEDDING Returns to Actors' Summit Theater, Tickets on Sale Now, 8/7-17
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2014
"My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding" is returning to Actors' Summit Theater, in time for the 9th International Cleveland-Akron Gay Games. This delightful musical, based on a true story, will have a preview performance on Aug. 7th, followed by opening night on Aug. 8th. This show will perform thru Aug. 17th, 2014, at Actors' Summit, Akron's professional theater at Greystone Hall in downtown Akron.
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2014
"My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding" is returning to Actors' Summit Theater, in time for the 9th International Cleveland-Akron Gay Games. This delightful musical, based on a true story, will have a preview performance on Aug. 7th, followed by opening night on Aug. 8th. This show will perform thru Aug. 17th, 2014, at Actors' Summit, Akron's professional theater at Greystone Hall in downtown Akron.
BWW Reviews: Sic-Fi STARMITES Should Delight Many at Porthouse
by Roy Berko - July 06, 2014
There was 'Star Trek.' Then 'Star Wars.' Then there were the werewolves and vampires. Then 'Hunger Games.' Now there is 'Starmites.'
by Roy Berko - July 06, 2014
There was 'Star Trek.' Then 'Star Wars.' Then there were the werewolves and vampires. Then 'Hunger Games.' Now there is 'Starmites.'
The Musical Theater Project and Cleveland Public Theatre Presents I AM WHAT I AM, 8/10
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2014
The Musical Theater Project and Cleveland Public Theatre will present "I Am What I Am: Gays, Lesbians and the American Musical" on Sunday, August 10, 2014 at 2pm and 7pm. Both performances will be held in the Gordon Square Theatre at Cleveland Public Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2014
The Musical Theater Project and Cleveland Public Theatre will present "I Am What I Am: Gays, Lesbians and the American Musical" on Sunday, August 10, 2014 at 2pm and 7pm. Both performances will be held in the Gordon Square Theatre at Cleveland Public Theatre.
Cleveland Orchestra Announces Community Arts Partnership with the 2014 Gay Games
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2014
The Cleveland Orchestra proudly announces its community arts partnership with the 2014 Gay Games, being held this summer in Northeast Ohio. The 2014 Gay Games presented by the Cleveland Foundation takes place August 9-16 in venues around Cleveland and Akron. More than 35 sports and culture events will be held, with more than 20,000 people from more than 50 countries expected to participate and visit the region.
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2014
The Cleveland Orchestra proudly announces its community arts partnership with the 2014 Gay Games, being held this summer in Northeast Ohio. The 2014 Gay Games presented by the Cleveland Foundation takes place August 9-16 in venues around Cleveland and Akron. More than 35 sports and culture events will be held, with more than 20,000 people from more than 50 countries expected to participate and visit the region.
Olmsted Performing Arts Brings ONCE UPON A MATTRESS to Stage, 7/11–13
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2014
Olmsted Performing Arts (OPA) - http://www.olmstedperformingarts.com - in Olmsted Falls brings the fun, funny and heartfelt "Once Upon A Mattress" to the Olmsted Performing Arts Center (OPAC) Youth Stage in July.
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2014
Olmsted Performing Arts (OPA) - http://www.olmstedperformingarts.com - in Olmsted Falls brings the fun, funny and heartfelt "Once Upon A Mattress" to the Olmsted Performing Arts Center (OPAC) Youth Stage in July.
Mercury Summer Stock Presents SUNSET BOULEVARD, 7/11-26
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2014
Andrew Lloyd Webber's glorious musical, the award-winning SUNSET BOULEVARD, will get a new production at Mercury Summer Stock fromJuly 11-26, 2014. Based on the Billy Wilder film with Gloria Swanson, the musical version of Sunset Boulevard, starring renowned Soprano Helen Todd, features a lush score by Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Christopher Hampton and Don Black. The musical, directed and choreographed by MSS Artistic Director Pierre Brault, features the hit songs "With One Look", "As If We Never Said Goodbye" and "The Perfect Year".
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2014
Andrew Lloyd Webber's glorious musical, the award-winning SUNSET BOULEVARD, will get a new production at Mercury Summer Stock fromJuly 11-26, 2014. Based on the Billy Wilder film with Gloria Swanson, the musical version of Sunset Boulevard, starring renowned Soprano Helen Todd, features a lush score by Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Christopher Hampton and Don Black. The musical, directed and choreographed by MSS Artistic Director Pierre Brault, features the hit songs "With One Look", "As If We Never Said Goodbye" and "The Perfect Year".
Dare to Defy Productions to Present ALTAR BOYZ,
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2014
Altar Boyz introduces a struggling Christian boy band from Greenville, Ohio, who are on the last night of their 'Raise the Praise' U.S. tour and determined to make the big time. The Boyz - Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham (he's Jewish) - are intent on saving souls and raising spirits.
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2014
Altar Boyz introduces a struggling Christian boy band from Greenville, Ohio, who are on the last night of their 'Raise the Praise' U.S. tour and determined to make the big time. The Boyz - Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham (he's Jewish) - are intent on saving souls and raising spirits.
BWW Reviews: A Satisfying MY FAIR LADY at Porthouse Theatre
by Roy Berko - June 30, 2014
Last year's Porthouse production of 'South Pacific' joined the beautiful and gifted Kayce Cummings (Green) as Nellie Forbush with suave and talented Greg Violand as Emile DeBecque, with Terri Kent, the theatre's artistic director. The result was 'an evening of fine entertainment.' This year the trio joined forces for a pleasing 'My Fair Lady.'
by Roy Berko - June 30, 2014
Last year's Porthouse production of 'South Pacific' joined the beautiful and gifted Kayce Cummings (Green) as Nellie Forbush with suave and talented Greg Violand as Emile DeBecque, with Terri Kent, the theatre's artistic director. The result was 'an evening of fine entertainment.' This year the trio joined forces for a pleasing 'My Fair Lady.'
Barley House Celebrates MICHAEL JACKSON 5, Today
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2014
Barley House in Cleveland is opening its doors today, June 28 from 5-8pm to local fans of the King of Pop to celebrate Michael Jackson 5 -- A Gathering of Love. This tribute evening will honor the fifth year anniversary of Michael Jackson's passing, and will include music, memories, memorabilia and more. Hosting the event will be memorabilia vendors from michaeljacksonfreak.com.
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2014
Barley House in Cleveland is opening its doors today, June 28 from 5-8pm to local fans of the King of Pop to celebrate Michael Jackson 5 -- A Gathering of Love. This tribute evening will honor the fifth year anniversary of Michael Jackson's passing, and will include music, memories, memorabilia and more. Hosting the event will be memorabilia vendors from michaeljacksonfreak.com.
Olmsted Performing Arts to Present ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, 7/11-13
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2014
Olmsted Performing Arts (OPA) in Olmsted Falls brings the fun, funny and heartfelt "Once Upon A Mattress" to the Olmsted Performing Arts Center (OPAC) Youth Stage in July.
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2014
Olmsted Performing Arts (OPA) in Olmsted Falls brings the fun, funny and heartfelt "Once Upon A Mattress" to the Olmsted Performing Arts Center (OPAC) Youth Stage in July.
Olmsted Performing Arts Presents JEKYLL & HYDE Art Contest, Submissions Due 7/25
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2014
Olmsted Performing Arts (OPA) - http://www.olmstedperformingarts.com - in Olmsted Falls will unleash the split-personality of "Jekyll & Hyde" on the Olmsted Performing Arts Center (OPAC) stage August 1 -3, and 8 - 10. "Jekyll & Hyde" is headlined by a talented cast of classically trained theatre and musical theatre professionals and is sure to be the most robust, spectacular and entertaining show at OPA yet.
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2014
Olmsted Performing Arts (OPA) - http://www.olmstedperformingarts.com - in Olmsted Falls will unleash the split-personality of "Jekyll & Hyde" on the Olmsted Performing Arts Center (OPAC) stage August 1 -3, and 8 - 10. "Jekyll & Hyde" is headlined by a talented cast of classically trained theatre and musical theatre professionals and is sure to be the most robust, spectacular and entertaining show at OPA yet.
Photo Flash: Final Four Performances of THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE at Mercury Summer Stock, Now Thru 6/28
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2014
Mercury Summer Stock presents the final four performances of Thoroughly Modern Millie at Regina Hall, Notre Dame College. 1857 S. Green Rd. South Euclid, OH 44121. The performances are June 25-28.
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2014
Mercury Summer Stock presents the final four performances of Thoroughly Modern Millie at Regina Hall, Notre Dame College. 1857 S. Green Rd. South Euclid, OH 44121. The performances are June 25-28.
BWW Reviews: A MAP OF VIRTUE Confounds at Convergence Continuum
by Roy Berko - June 23, 2014
Every once in a while a theatrical production results in a 'what is going on?' and 'why is time and energy being wasted on this?' reaction. Such is the case with 'A Map of Virtue' now on stage at convergence continuum.
by Roy Berko - June 23, 2014
Every once in a while a theatrical production results in a 'what is going on?' and 'why is time and energy being wasted on this?' reaction. Such is the case with 'A Map of Virtue' now on stage at convergence continuum.
The Cleveland Orchestra Announces Details of Annual European Tour for September 2014
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2014
The Cleveland Orchestra embarks on its 14th international concert tour under the direction of music director Franz Welser-Most in September 2014, performing 13 concerts in 7 cities between September 7 and 22.
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2014
The Cleveland Orchestra embarks on its 14th international concert tour under the direction of music director Franz Welser-Most in September 2014, performing 13 concerts in 7 cities between September 7 and 22.
BWW Reviews: Rabbit Run Introduces Audience to Unbridled Comic Hysteria in NOISES OFF
by Roy Berko - June 20, 2014
The Rabbit Run production of the farce, 'Noises Off,' was well directed, well acted, well technically presented and turned out to be a laugh riot! I saw this show in London was convulsed with laughter. The PP show had much the same effect on me. For anyone wanting a fun summer experience, the trip to Madison, the hospitality and hometown welcome of the RR community, as well as the quality of this production, all say, 'You all come!' You won't regret it.
by Roy Berko - June 20, 2014
The Rabbit Run production of the farce, 'Noises Off,' was well directed, well acted, well technically presented and turned out to be a laugh riot! I saw this show in London was convulsed with laughter. The PP show had much the same effect on me. For anyone wanting a fun summer experience, the trip to Madison, the hospitality and hometown welcome of the RR community, as well as the quality of this production, all say, 'You all come!' You won't regret it.
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