BWW Reviews: ANNIE Lights up the Stage at Beck Center
by Roy Berko - December 11, 2012
This is the time of year that theatres are looking for productions to attract large audiences in order to bring some extra money into the coffers. BECK, for a number of years did BEAUTY AND THE BEAST for their holiday show. This year they opened the classic ANNIE.
by Roy Berko - December 11, 2012
This is the time of year that theatres are looking for productions to attract large audiences in order to bring some extra money into the coffers. BECK, for a number of years did BEAUTY AND THE BEAST for their holiday show. This year they opened the classic ANNIE.
Photo Flash: First Look at Beck Center for the Arts' ANNIE
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2012
Beck Center for the Arts presents ANNIE, with book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Martin Charnin. Based on Little Orphan Annie by permission of The Media Tribune Services, Inc. Directed by Scott Spence, with musical direction by Larry Goodpaster and choreography by Martin Cespedes, the show runs now through Jan 6, 2013. Get a first look at the cast onstage in the photos below!
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2012
Beck Center for the Arts presents ANNIE, with book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Martin Charnin. Based on Little Orphan Annie by permission of The Media Tribune Services, Inc. Directed by Scott Spence, with musical direction by Larry Goodpaster and choreography by Martin Cespedes, the show runs now through Jan 6, 2013. Get a first look at the cast onstage in the photos below!
THE WALKING DEAD LIVE Comes to PlayhouseSquare, 2/14
by Kelsey Denette - December 10, 2012
THE WALKING DEAD LIVE - An Evening with the Cast & Creators of the Hit Show gives audiences an exclusive look inside The Walking Dead with cast members Norman Reedus (Daryl), Steve Yeun (Glenn) & Lauren Cohan (Maggie) and executive producer/special effects guru Greg Nicotero for a special live panel discussion, fan Q&A, never before seen footage, a look behind the scenes and much more!
by Kelsey Denette - December 10, 2012
THE WALKING DEAD LIVE - An Evening with the Cast & Creators of the Hit Show gives audiences an exclusive look inside The Walking Dead with cast members Norman Reedus (Daryl), Steve Yeun (Glenn) & Lauren Cohan (Maggie) and executive producer/special effects guru Greg Nicotero for a special live panel discussion, fan Q&A, never before seen footage, a look behind the scenes and much more!
2012 BWW Cleveland Regional Awards - LIVE Update Dan Folino and More in the Lead - 12/10!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 10, 2012
Voting is now underway for the Cleveland Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January. Check out the live standings below.
by BWW Special Coverage - December 10, 2012
Voting is now underway for the Cleveland Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January. Check out the live standings below.
BWW Reviews: Dorothy Silver and Strong Cast Takes Audience 4000 MILES at Dobama
by Roy Berko - December 10, 2012
There is an air of an impending explosion about to happen in Amy Herzog's 4000 MILES, now on stage at Dobama Theatre. Interesting, though the artillery never goes off, the 90-minute play captivates and absolutely holds attention.
by Roy Berko - December 10, 2012
There is an air of an impending explosion about to happen in Amy Herzog's 4000 MILES, now on stage at Dobama Theatre. Interesting, though the artillery never goes off, the 90-minute play captivates and absolutely holds attention.
MERCY KILLERS Embarks on Tour for a Cause
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2012
Joe loves apple pie, Rush Limbaugh, the fourth of July and his wife Jane. He is blue-collar, corn-fed, made in the USA and proud, but when his uninsured wife is diagnosed with cancer his patriotic feelings and passion for the ethos of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are turned upside down. In Mercy Killers, a new one-man play, Joe struggles with the uniquely American experience of losing your health in the land of plenty.
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2012
Joe loves apple pie, Rush Limbaugh, the fourth of July and his wife Jane. He is blue-collar, corn-fed, made in the USA and proud, but when his uninsured wife is diagnosed with cancer his patriotic feelings and passion for the ethos of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are turned upside down. In Mercy Killers, a new one-man play, Joe struggles with the uniquely American experience of losing your health in the land of plenty.
Beck Center for the Arts Presents ANNIE, Now thru 1/6
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2012
Beck Center for the Arts presents one of the world's best-loved musicals, Annie, tonight, December 7, 2012 through January 6, 2013 on the Mackey Main Stage.
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2012
Beck Center for the Arts presents one of the world's best-loved musicals, Annie, tonight, December 7, 2012 through January 6, 2013 on the Mackey Main Stage.
Cleveland Winter '13 Theater Calendar
by Roy Berko - December 05, 2012
Don't just hunker down during Cleveland's upcoming season of discontent and snow, support the local theatres. BTW…tickets or gift cards to local theatres make great holiday presents!
by Roy Berko - December 05, 2012
Don't just hunker down during Cleveland's upcoming season of discontent and snow, support the local theatres. BTW…tickets or gift cards to local theatres make great holiday presents!
The Cleveland Orchestra Performs Musical Soundtrack for Charlie Chaplin's 'Modern Times' 12/11
by Kelsey Denette - December 04, 2012
The Cleveland Orchestra performs the musical soundtrack for a showing of the 1936 classic film, Modern Times. In the final appearance of Chaplin's iconic Little Tramp (the character that brought him world fame), the incomparable actor-director created a comedy about man's struggle to survive in the industrialized world during the Great Depression. William Eddins conducts the Orchestra. Performing with the Orchestra in the roles of singing waiters will be Brent Chamberlin, Jason Levy, Rohan Mandelia, and Matthew Rizer.
by Kelsey Denette - December 04, 2012
The Cleveland Orchestra performs the musical soundtrack for a showing of the 1936 classic film, Modern Times. In the final appearance of Chaplin's iconic Little Tramp (the character that brought him world fame), the incomparable actor-director created a comedy about man's struggle to survive in the industrialized world during the Great Depression. William Eddins conducts the Orchestra. Performing with the Orchestra in the roles of singing waiters will be Brent Chamberlin, Jason Levy, Rohan Mandelia, and Matthew Rizer.
BWW Reviews: Not One But Two NUTCRACKERS the Same Weekend
by Roy Berko - December 04, 2012
It's that time of year. Local theatres are staging all sorts of holiday fare. Tiny Tims, Scrooges, elfs and Santas are traipsing their way across the boards. And true to form, THE NUTCRACKER is marching and dancing.
by Roy Berko - December 04, 2012
It's that time of year. Local theatres are staging all sorts of holiday fare. Tiny Tims, Scrooges, elfs and Santas are traipsing their way across the boards. And true to form, THE NUTCRACKER is marching and dancing.
ANNIE Opens Friday at Beck Center
by Kelsey Denette - December 03, 2012
Beck Center for the Arts presents one of the world's best-loved musicals, Annie, December 7, 2012 through January 6, 2013 on the Mackey Main Stage. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Please note early curtain times. There are additional 2:30 p.m. matinee performances on Saturdays, December 15 and 29 (no evening performance on 12/29) and January 5 with special 7:30 p.m. Thursday shows on December 20 and 27. Tickets are now on sale and matinee performances are selling fast.
by Kelsey Denette - December 03, 2012
Beck Center for the Arts presents one of the world's best-loved musicals, Annie, December 7, 2012 through January 6, 2013 on the Mackey Main Stage. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Please note early curtain times. There are additional 2:30 p.m. matinee performances on Saturdays, December 15 and 29 (no evening performance on 12/29) and January 5 with special 7:30 p.m. Thursday shows on December 20 and 27. Tickets are now on sale and matinee performances are selling fast.
2012 BWW Cleveland Regional Awards - LIVE Update - 12/3!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 03, 2012
Voting is now underway for the Cleveland Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January. Check out the live standings below.
by BWW Special Coverage - December 03, 2012
Voting is now underway for the Cleveland Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January. Check out the live standings below.
4 Hands 2 Pianos Plays December 5-30 at Park Square Theatre
by Kelsey Denette - December 03, 2012
A sell-out in 2010, Park Square Theatre brings 2 Pianos 4 Hands, the delightful play about two piano whiz kids with stars in their eyes, back to the stage December 5-30, 2012. A side-splitting celebration of dreaming of greatness, 2 Pianos 4 Hands is a perfect show for the entire family, children ages 11 and older.
by Kelsey Denette - December 03, 2012
A sell-out in 2010, Park Square Theatre brings 2 Pianos 4 Hands, the delightful play about two piano whiz kids with stars in their eyes, back to the stage December 5-30, 2012. A side-splitting celebration of dreaming of greatness, 2 Pianos 4 Hands is a perfect show for the entire family, children ages 11 and older.
BWW Reviews: DEBBIE DOES DALLAS, NOT FOR PRUDES at Blank Canvas
by Roy Berko - December 01, 2012
What does an airheaded, "good" girl from Beaverton Jesuit High School do when she wants to be a Dallas Cowgirl professional football team cheerleader, and she gets accepted, but doesn't have the money to get from Oklahoma to the big city? She and her cheerleading friends, of course, turn to prostitution. That, at least is the premise of the classic porn flick DEBBIE DOES DALLAS, as well as the musical based on that flick. The latter is now on stage at Blank Canvas.
by Roy Berko - December 01, 2012
What does an airheaded, "good" girl from Beaverton Jesuit High School do when she wants to be a Dallas Cowgirl professional football team cheerleader, and she gets accepted, but doesn't have the money to get from Oklahoma to the big city? She and her cheerleading friends, of course, turn to prostitution. That, at least is the premise of the classic porn flick DEBBIE DOES DALLAS, as well as the musical based on that flick. The latter is now on stage at Blank Canvas.
PlayhouseSquare Offers Free Holiday Theater Tour Today
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2012
Today's free Holiday Tour of PlayhouseSquare will showcase theaters decorated in their holiday finest while offering up backstage glimpses, interesting facts and fun anecdotes about the largest performing arts complex outside New York City…PlayhouseSquare.
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2012
Today's free Holiday Tour of PlayhouseSquare will showcase theaters decorated in their holiday finest while offering up backstage glimpses, interesting facts and fun anecdotes about the largest performing arts complex outside New York City…PlayhouseSquare.
Blank Canvas Theatre Presents DEBBIE DOES DALLAS, Now thru 12/22
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2012
Blank Canvas Theatre offers a break from the typical holiday show with the Cleveland Premiere of Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical, adapted by Erica Schmidt, conceived by Susan L. Schwartz and composed by Andrew Sherman, tonight, November 30th - December 22nd, running Today & Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 7pm.
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2012
Blank Canvas Theatre offers a break from the typical holiday show with the Cleveland Premiere of Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical, adapted by Erica Schmidt, conceived by Susan L. Schwartz and composed by Andrew Sherman, tonight, November 30th - December 22nd, running Today & Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 7pm.
Playhousesquare Presents Pajanimals: Pajama Playdate, 4/27
by Samantha Vega - November 29, 2012
For the first time ever, The Jim Henson Company's Pajanimalsare packing their bags and hitting the road to bring a brand new live musical production to PlayhouseSquare on Saturday, April 27 for one performance only.
by Samantha Vega - November 29, 2012
For the first time ever, The Jim Henson Company's Pajanimalsare packing their bags and hitting the road to bring a brand new live musical production to PlayhouseSquare on Saturday, April 27 for one performance only.
SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody Comes to PlayhouseSquare, 1/17-20
by Kelsey Denette - November 28, 2012
SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody is the hilarious new musical that 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 Kelsey Denette - November 28, 2012
SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody is the hilarious new musical that 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 Orchestra and Greater Cleveland Partnership Seek Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award Nominees
by Kelsey Denette - November 27, 2012
In cooperation with the City of Cleveland, The Cleveland Orchestra and the Greater Cleveland Partnership, through the Commission on Economic Inclusion, are currently accepting nominations for the tenth annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award, which will be presented at the Orchestra's Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Concert at Severance Hall on Sunday, January 20, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. Awards will be presented in three categories in recognition of the services and achievements of an adult, a youth, and a business or organization that have positively impacted Cleveland in the spirit of the teachings and example of Dr. King.
by Kelsey Denette - November 27, 2012
In cooperation with the City of Cleveland, The Cleveland Orchestra and the Greater Cleveland Partnership, through the Commission on Economic Inclusion, are currently accepting nominations for the tenth annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award, which will be presented at the Orchestra's Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Concert at Severance Hall on Sunday, January 20, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. Awards will be presented in three categories in recognition of the services and achievements of an adult, a youth, and a business or organization that have positively impacted Cleveland in the spirit of the teachings and example of Dr. King.
LES MISÉRABLES REturns to PlayhouseSquare in February
by Kelsey Denette - November 26, 2012
In April 2011, over 42,000 people experienced a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schonberg's legendary musical, LES MISÉRABLES. Now, due to overwhelming demand, LES MISÉRABLES returns to Cleveland for one week only as a part of the U.S. Bank Star Performance Series at PlayhouseSquare.
by Kelsey Denette - November 26, 2012
In April 2011, over 42,000 people experienced a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schonberg's legendary musical, LES MISÉRABLES. Now, due to overwhelming demand, LES MISÉRABLES returns to Cleveland for one week only as a part of the U.S. Bank Star Performance Series at PlayhouseSquare.
2012 BWW Cleveland Regional Awards - LIVE Update - 11/26!
by BWW Special Coverage - November 26, 2012
Voting is now underway for the Cleveland Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January. Check out the live standings below.
by BWW Special Coverage - November 26, 2012
Voting is now underway for the Cleveland Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January. Check out the live standings below.
PLAYscape Features Random Acts of Art at New World Performance Laboratory Today
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2012
"PLAYscape," a monthly family-oriented program sponsored by New World Performance Laboratory (NWPL) at the company's Balch Street Theatre, 220 South Balch Street, Akron 44302, takes place today, November 24 at 2pm-3:30 pm. The event is free and open to all ages.
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2012
"PLAYscape," a monthly family-oriented program sponsored by New World Performance Laboratory (NWPL) at the company's Balch Street Theatre, 220 South Balch Street, Akron 44302, takes place today, November 24 at 2pm-3:30 pm. The event is free and open to all ages.
BWW Reviews: MIRCLE & WONDER - A Welcome Change From Usual Holiday Fare
by Roy Berko - November 20, 2012
Ensemble's Stagewright's concept is an excellent means for local playwrights to try out their writing skills, get constructive feedback, and hopefully get their works staged. Congratulations to Jonathan Wilhelm for developing the often delightful MIRACLE & WONDER. Though it needs some refinements, and a more clearly directed concept, it is both entertaining and thought provoking and a change from the usual holiday theatre fare.
by Roy Berko - November 20, 2012
Ensemble's Stagewright's concept is an excellent means for local playwrights to try out their writing skills, get constructive feedback, and hopefully get their works staged. Congratulations to Jonathan Wilhelm for developing the often delightful MIRACLE & WONDER. Though it needs some refinements, and a more clearly directed concept, it is both entertaining and thought provoking and a change from the usual holiday theatre fare.
PlayhouseSquare Welcomes Olivia Newton-John, 12/9
by Kelsey Denette - November 20, 2012
Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta became the iconic on-screen lovers "Danny" and "Sandy" in Grease, but it took them until now to record together again. November 13th their holiday album "This Christmas: John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John" was released with proceeds donated to their respective charities: the Jett Travolta Foundation and the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Center.
by Kelsey Denette - November 20, 2012
Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta became the iconic on-screen lovers "Danny" and "Sandy" in Grease, but it took them until now to record together again. November 13th their holiday album "This Christmas: John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John" was released with proceeds donated to their respective charities: the Jett Travolta Foundation and the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Center.
2012 BWW Cleveland Regional Awards - LIVE Update - 11/19!
by BWW Special Coverage - November 19, 2012
Voting is now underway for the Cleveland Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January. Check out the live standings below!
by BWW Special Coverage - November 19, 2012
Voting is now underway for the Cleveland Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January. Check out the live standings below!
Videos
|
Two Trains Running
Beck Center for the Arts (2/27 - 3/29) | |
|
PARADE
Weathervane Playhouse, Akron (6/18 - 7/19) | |
|
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Cleveland (2/28 - 2/28) | |
|
THE HEART SELLERS
Dobama Theatre (1/29 - 2/22) | |
|
James and the Giant Peach
Beck Center for the Arts (3/20 - 3/29) | |
|
I''m a Soulman - A Tribute to The Blues Brothers
Théâtre Capitole (6/6 - 6/6) | |
|
Elijah: Prophet of Fire
Ohio Star Theater (5/15 - 11/5) | |
| VIEW SHOWS ADD A SHOW | ||
Get Cleveland's #1 Theatre Newsletter
All the show news & discounts for Cleveland & beyond.
