PlayhouseSquare to Welcome YOU SAY TOMATO, I SAY SHUT UP!, 2/5-17
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2013
Celebrate 2013, with You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up!, continuing its National Tour starring Kevin Bartini and Gabrielle Mirabella at the 14th Street Theatre at PlayhouseSquare for a limited engagement, February 5 through February 17. You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up! is a part of the U. S. Bank Star Performance Series.
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2013
Celebrate 2013, with You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up!, continuing its National Tour starring Kevin Bartini and Gabrielle Mirabella at the 14th Street Theatre at PlayhouseSquare for a limited engagement, February 5 through February 17. You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up! is a part of the U. S. Bank Star Performance Series.
Blue Man Group Returns to PlayhouseSquare 2/12-17
by Kelsey Denette - January 14, 2013
Blue Man Group returns to Cleveland's PlayhouseSquare for one week only, February 12th through 17th, with their first ever theatrical tour featuring brand new content highlighted by classic Blue Man favorites.
by Kelsey Denette - January 14, 2013
Blue Man Group returns to Cleveland's PlayhouseSquare for one week only, February 12th through 17th, with their first ever theatrical tour featuring brand new content highlighted by classic Blue Man favorites.
Cleveland Orchestra Ticket Sales Setting New Records
by Kelsey Denette - January 14, 2013
The Cleveland Orchestra's 2012-13 Severance Hall season ticket sales revenue is on track to set a new all-time record, driven by the best-ever ticket sales in November and December.
by Kelsey Denette - January 14, 2013
The Cleveland Orchestra's 2012-13 Severance Hall season ticket sales revenue is on track to set a new all-time record, driven by the best-ever ticket sales in November and December.
Cleveland Orchestra to Honor Martin Luther King Jr., 1/21
by Kelsey Denette - January 11, 2013
The Cleveland Orchestra, conducted by Tito Muñoz, will perform its 33rd annual concert in celebration of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. The concert will feature the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Chorus (a 125-member volunteer chorus from the greater Cleveland community) and the Central State University Chorus, both prepared by William Henry Caldwell, and Sphinx Competition prizewinner Adé Williams as violin soloist.
by Kelsey Denette - January 11, 2013
The Cleveland Orchestra, conducted by Tito Muñoz, will perform its 33rd annual concert in celebration of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. The concert will feature the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Chorus (a 125-member volunteer chorus from the greater Cleveland community) and the Central State University Chorus, both prepared by William Henry Caldwell, and Sphinx Competition prizewinner Adé Williams as violin soloist.
Cleveland Play House Presents BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE, Now thru 2/3
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2013
Before there was the hit TV show Bewitched, there was the stylish and funny romantic comedy, Bell, Book and Candle, set in the hip 1950s New York City where we meet Gillian, a smart, independent and beautiful woman - and a witch.
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2013
Before there was the hit TV show Bewitched, there was the stylish and funny romantic comedy, Bell, Book and Candle, set in the hip 1950s New York City where we meet Gillian, a smart, independent and beautiful woman - and a witch.
DOUBLE HEART World Premiere to Launch at Great Lakes Theater, 2/12
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2013
Great Lakes Theater (GLT) will launch the world premiere of DOUBLE HEART: The Courtship of Beatrice and Benedick, a free hour-long touring production scheduled to visit twenty-one neighborhood venues throughout northeast Ohio, to kick off the company's 2013 series of Surround outreach programming.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2013
Great Lakes Theater (GLT) will launch the world premiere of DOUBLE HEART: The Courtship of Beatrice and Benedick, a free hour-long touring production scheduled to visit twenty-one neighborhood venues throughout northeast Ohio, to kick off the company's 2013 series of Surround outreach programming.
WARRIORS DON'T CRY Set for 1/17 & 18 at Balch Street Theatre in Akron
by Kelsey Denette - January 10, 2013
The University of Akron's Center for Conflict Management and Akron's Center for Applied Theatre and Active Culture (CATAC) presents The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts national tour of WARRIORS DON'T CRY, sponsored by AETNA. An adaptation of the award-winning (American Library Association Award, 1995 Nonfiction Book of the Year; Robert F. Kennedy Book Award) memoir of the same name, authored by Dr. Melba Pattillo Beals, this newly produced one-woman performance comes to The Balch Street Theatre, 220 South Balch Street, Akron, OH, 44302 for two public performances on January 17 and 18, 2013 at 7:30pm.
by Kelsey Denette - January 10, 2013
The University of Akron's Center for Conflict Management and Akron's Center for Applied Theatre and Active Culture (CATAC) presents The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts national tour of WARRIORS DON'T CRY, sponsored by AETNA. An adaptation of the award-winning (American Library Association Award, 1995 Nonfiction Book of the Year; Robert F. Kennedy Book Award) memoir of the same name, authored by Dr. Melba Pattillo Beals, this newly produced one-woman performance comes to The Balch Street Theatre, 220 South Balch Street, Akron, OH, 44302 for two public performances on January 17 and 18, 2013 at 7:30pm.
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL Will Play the State Theatre Instead of the Palace
by Kelsey Denette - January 10, 2013
All performances of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL (January 15-27, 2013), will now be held in the State Theatre (originally scheduled and ticketed to play the Palace). In addition, the opening night performance on TUESDAY, JANUARY 15 will have a new 8:00 p.m. curtain time. This time change is for opening night ONLY. All other performances will begin at their normally scheduled times. All current ticket holders will receive new tickets by mail prior to their ticketed performance.
by Kelsey Denette - January 10, 2013
All performances of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL (January 15-27, 2013), will now be held in the State Theatre (originally scheduled and ticketed to play the Palace). In addition, the opening night performance on TUESDAY, JANUARY 15 will have a new 8:00 p.m. curtain time. This time change is for opening night ONLY. All other performances will begin at their normally scheduled times. All current ticket holders will receive new tickets by mail prior to their ticketed performance.
Celtic Woman Returns to PlayhouseSquare, 4/6
by Kelsey Denette - January 08, 2013
The enchanting Irish musical ensemble Celtic Woman returns to America for an expansive four-month concert tour (February 21 - June 15), following on the heels of the group's sold-out Christmas Celebration tour.
by Kelsey Denette - January 08, 2013
The enchanting Irish musical ensemble Celtic Woman returns to America for an expansive four-month concert tour (February 21 - June 15), following on the heels of the group's sold-out Christmas Celebration tour.
DISCOVERING HISTORY, EMPTY SPACE ROUNDTABLE Set for Ensemble Stage-Wrights Workshop in 2013
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2013
Ensemble Stage-Wrights Workshop has announced its 2013 Workshops: "Discovering History: The Playwright's Journey" and "An Empty Space Roundtable". Details below!
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2013
Ensemble Stage-Wrights Workshop has announced its 2013 Workshops: "Discovering History: The Playwright's Journey" and "An Empty Space Roundtable". Details below!
School of Music Presents Guest Artist Concert with Joel Hastings, Carter Pann, 1/16
by Kelsey Denette - January 07, 2013
Steinway artist Joel Hastings, assistant professor of piano at Florida State University, and winner of the 1993 International Bach Competition at the Kennedy Center, will present the music of Carter Pann in a guest artist series concert at 8 pm Wednesday, January 16, in Weigel Auditorium, 1866 College Rd. Composer, pianist, and Grammy Award nominee Carter Pann teaches composition at the University of Colorado and will join Hastings on the program, entitled "The Piano's 12 Sides: The Piano Music of Carter Pann."
by Kelsey Denette - January 07, 2013
Steinway artist Joel Hastings, assistant professor of piano at Florida State University, and winner of the 1993 International Bach Competition at the Kennedy Center, will present the music of Carter Pann in a guest artist series concert at 8 pm Wednesday, January 16, in Weigel Auditorium, 1866 College Rd. Composer, pianist, and Grammy Award nominee Carter Pann teaches composition at the University of Colorado and will join Hastings on the program, entitled "The Piano's 12 Sides: The Piano Music of Carter Pann."
POTTED POTTER Adds Second Cleveland Show Jan. 31
by Kelsey Denette - January 04, 2013
Due to popular demand, Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience - A Parody by Dan and Jeff has been confirmed for a second performance date at PlayhouseSquare on Thursday, January 31, 2013! Written and performed by former BBC Television hosts Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner, Potted Potter takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing, or 'potting', all seven Harry Potter books into 70 madcap minutes, aided only by multiple costume changes, brilliant songs, ridiculous props and a generous helping of Hogwarts magic. The show also invites audiences to engage with a real life game of Quidditch, but according to Clarkson and Turner's unique set of rules.
by Kelsey Denette - January 04, 2013
Due to popular demand, Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience - A Parody by Dan and Jeff has been confirmed for a second performance date at PlayhouseSquare on Thursday, January 31, 2013! Written and performed by former BBC Television hosts Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner, Potted Potter takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing, or 'potting', all seven Harry Potter books into 70 madcap minutes, aided only by multiple costume changes, brilliant songs, ridiculous props and a generous helping of Hogwarts magic. The show also invites audiences to engage with a real life game of Quidditch, but according to Clarkson and Turner's unique set of rules.
Cleveland Play House to Present BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE, 1/11-2/3
by Kelsey Denette - January 02, 2013
Before there was the hit TV show Bewitched, there was the stylish and funny romantic comedy, Bell, Book and Candle, set in the hip 1950s New York City where we meet Gillian, a smart, independent and beautiful woman - and a witch.
by Kelsey Denette - January 02, 2013
Before there was the hit TV show Bewitched, there was the stylish and funny romantic comedy, Bell, Book and Candle, set in the hip 1950s New York City where we meet Gillian, a smart, independent and beautiful woman - and a witch.
Ensemble Theatre and Convergence Continuum Team for SWAN Day, 3/30
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2012
On Saturday, March 30, 2013, the east side's Ensemble Theatre and the west side's Convergence Continuum will host Northeast Ohio's contribution to the sixth annual SWAN Day, an international celebration of women in the arts. Here in the 4th-largest theater-producing area in the USA, SWAN Day CLE - 2013 will be staging readings of short plays to raise awareness and to celebrate women playwrights, directors, and actors.
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2012
On Saturday, March 30, 2013, the east side's Ensemble Theatre and the west side's Convergence Continuum will host Northeast Ohio's contribution to the sixth annual SWAN Day, an international celebration of women in the arts. Here in the 4th-largest theater-producing area in the USA, SWAN Day CLE - 2013 will be staging readings of short plays to raise awareness and to celebrate women playwrights, directors, and actors.
BWW's Top Cleveland Theatre Stories of 2012
by BWW Special Coverage - December 26, 2012
BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Cleveland in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 26, 2012
BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Cleveland in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!
2012 BWW Cleveland Regional Awards - LIVE Update 12/24 - Final Week to Vote!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 24, 2012
Voting is now underway for the Cleveland Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January.
by BWW Special Coverage - December 24, 2012
Voting is now underway for the Cleveland Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January.
DISCOVERING HISTORY, EMPTY SPACE ROUNDTABLE Set for Ensemble Stage-Wrights Workshop in 2013
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2012
Ensemble Stage-Wrights Workshop has announced its 2013 Workshops: "Discovering History: The Playwright's Journey" and "An Empty Space Roundtable". Details below!
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2012
Ensemble Stage-Wrights Workshop has announced its 2013 Workshops: "Discovering History: The Playwright's Journey" and "An Empty Space Roundtable". Details below!
SPANK! THE FIFTY SHADES PARODY Extends thru Jan 27 at PlayhouseSquare
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2012
Due to popular demand, SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody has been confirmed for five additional performances at PlayhouseSquare! This hilarious new musical brings all the naughty fun of the best-selling book to life. Your inner goddess will be laughing out loud with this clever re-imagining of the characters as they come alive with hysterical comedy, musical numbers, sexy and fun performances from the hunky leading man, plus lots of surprises.
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2012
Due to popular demand, SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody has been confirmed for five additional performances at PlayhouseSquare! This hilarious new musical brings all the naughty fun of the best-selling book to life. Your inner goddess will be laughing out loud with this clever re-imagining of the characters as they come alive with hysterical comedy, musical numbers, sexy and fun performances from the hunky leading man, plus lots of surprises.
Cleveland Critics Circle Announces 2012 Theater Awards
by Roy Berko - December 18, 2012
It is the purpose of THE CLEVELAND CRITICS CIRCLE AWARDS to recognize outstanding Cleveland area productions, performers, directors and others who were involved in those offerings during the 2012 year. Awards are considered for those theatres which the members review and the categories agreed upon by the members of the organization. (For a listing of these theatres go to: clevelandtheaterawards.com)
by Roy Berko - December 18, 2012
It is the purpose of THE CLEVELAND CRITICS CIRCLE AWARDS to recognize outstanding Cleveland area productions, performers, directors and others who were involved in those offerings during the 2012 year. Awards are considered for those theatres which the members review and the categories agreed upon by the members of the organization. (For a listing of these theatres go to: clevelandtheaterawards.com)
ELVIS LIVES Comes to Aronoff Center, 2/9
by Kelsey Denette - December 18, 2012
The national hit, ELVIS LIVES, featuring four award-winning Elvis tribute artists, will make its Cincinnati premiere on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 8:00 PM at the Aronoff Center's Procter & Gamble Hall. Presented by the Cincinnati Arts Association as part of its 2012-13 Season, this much-anticipated, family-friendly musical event is produced by On Stage Touring, LLC, in association with Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE).
by Kelsey Denette - December 18, 2012
The national hit, ELVIS LIVES, featuring four award-winning Elvis tribute artists, will make its Cincinnati premiere on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 8:00 PM at the Aronoff Center's Procter & Gamble Hall. Presented by the Cincinnati Arts Association as part of its 2012-13 Season, this much-anticipated, family-friendly musical event is produced by On Stage Touring, LLC, in association with Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE).
BWW Reviews: Delightful MY MOTHER'S LESBIAN JEWISH WICCAN WEDDING at Actors' Summit
by Roy Berko - December 16, 2012
MY MOTHER'S LESBIAN JEWISH WICCAN WEDDING is a meaningful musical production which has a solid message enforcing the need for equal rights for all, while also being totally delightful. This is a must see show!
by Roy Berko - December 16, 2012
MY MOTHER'S LESBIAN JEWISH WICCAN WEDDING is a meaningful musical production which has a solid message enforcing the need for equal rights for all, while also being totally delightful. This is a must see show!
PlayhouseSquare Announces Gift Card Drive-Thru, 12/19
by Kelsey Denette - December 14, 2012
The Gift Card Drive-Thru sponsored by Premier Landscaping returns to PlayhouseSquare for the second straight year this December 19, 2012 from 8am-6pm, open curbside along Euclid Avenue in front of the theaters. Skip the last-minute mall frenzy and swing through the Gift Card Drive-Thru.
by Kelsey Denette - December 14, 2012
The Gift Card Drive-Thru sponsored by Premier Landscaping returns to PlayhouseSquare for the second straight year this December 19, 2012 from 8am-6pm, open curbside along Euclid Avenue in front of the theaters. Skip the last-minute mall frenzy and swing through the Gift Card Drive-Thru.
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Comes to PlayhouseSquare Jan 15-27
by Kelsey Denette - December 13, 2012
The first national tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical is coming to the Palace Theatre in Cleveland, from January 15-27, 2013 as part of the KeyBank Broadway Series at PlayhouseSquare.
by Kelsey Denette - December 13, 2012
The first national tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical is coming to the Palace Theatre in Cleveland, from January 15-27, 2013 as part of the KeyBank Broadway Series at PlayhouseSquare.
BWW Reviews: THE SECRET SOCIAL Holds Special Meeting at Cleveland Public Theatre
by Roy Berko - December 11, 2012
THE SECRET SOCIAL is not traditional theatre. No plot, no social message. All in all the goings on are intended for fun. That is, if you are in the mood to be uninhibited, and just have a great time. It also helps if you and half the audience are looped and let loose with rude and creative comments.
by Roy Berko - December 11, 2012
THE SECRET SOCIAL is not traditional theatre. No plot, no social message. All in all the goings on are intended for fun. That is, if you are in the mood to be uninhibited, and just have a great time. It also helps if you and half the audience are looped and let loose with rude and creative comments.
What's On: Upcoming Shows in Cleveland - Dec 2012
by Vicky Croisant - December 11, 2012
Check out these upcoming shows in Cleveland for the month of December!
by Vicky Croisant - December 11, 2012
Check out these upcoming shows in Cleveland for the month of December!
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Everybody's Talking About Jamie
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
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James and the Giant Peach
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The Nation's #1 Earth Wind and Fire Tribute Let's Groove Tonight
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Murder On The Orient Express
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