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PlayhouseSquare Presents SHREK: THE MUSICAL, 3/1-13
by Nicole Rosky - January 31, 2011
DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd. are pleased to announce that SHREK THE MUSICAL with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford, will play PlayhouseSquare, for two weeks only, March 1 - 13. Tickets are on sale NOW and are available at the PlayhouseSquare Ticket Office, via phone at 216-241-6000 or online at www.playhousesquare.org.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Cleveland - 1/30
by BWW - January 30, 2011
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 1/30 for Cleveland
ALTAR BOYZ Comes To The PlayhouseSquare, Closes 1/30
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2011
Full of sharp parody and irreverent humor, ALTAR BOYZ is the hilarious spoof about a heavenly guy-group that is adored by audiences and critics alike. Produced by The Beck Center, ALTAR BOYZ is a sharp and polished pop-music parody with irreverent humor that tells the inspiring story of five small-town boys trying to save the world one screaming fan at a time. Featuring 90 minutes of side-splitting songs (convincing enough to be played on MTV), uncontrollable laughs and light hearted fun, ALTAR BOYZ closes at PlayhouseSquare's Hanna Theatre January 30.
39 STEPS, KITE RUNNER & More Part of Cleveland Play House's '10-11 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2011
Cleveland Play House Artistic Director Michael Bloom announces the 2010-11 Season lineup - the final one at the historic venue on 85th and Euclid Avenue before relocating to downtown Cleveland's Theater District in the fall of 2011. A re-imagining of an American classic by Horton Foote, Midwest premieres of acclaimed literary adaptations, modern musicals and clever comedies are all contributing to the wide variety of entertainment Bloom has designed for The Play House's 95th consecutive season.
LAST CALL CLEVELAND Returns To PlayhouseSquare 1/14-15, 28-29
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2011
As the self-proclaimed "world's only sketch comedy group," Last Call Cleveland will save Cleveland through laughter as it brings its hilarious brand of sketch comedy to PlayhouseSquare's 14th Street Theatre January 14-15 & 28-29.
Tovah Feldshuh Brings GOLDA'S BALCONY To Palace Theatre, 1/29
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2011
Four-time Tony-Nominee Tovah Feldshuh will recreate her award-winning performance as Golda Meir in GOLDA'S BALCONY, when the acclaimed William Gibson play comes to PlayhouseSquare's Palace Theatre on January 29th at 7:30 p.m. for one performance only!
PlayhouseSquare Announces Slam U 2011
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2011
Slam U, a series of performance poetry workshops presented by the Community Engagement & Education Department at PlayhouseSquare, is a unique opportunity for high school students to speak their minds, hone their poetry-writing and performance skills and compete for a place on Cleveland's National Youth Poetry Slam Team that will travel to San Francisco for Brave New Voices, the 14th Annual National Youth Poetry Slam Festival, in July.
Mindreading and Mystery Come to Cleveland's PlayhouseSquare 1/27-3/24
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2011
Internationally touring mystery entertainer, Joshua Seth, will present his one man show Beyond Belief: An Intimate Evening of Psychological Illusion at PlayhouseSquare's Kennedy's Cabaret on January 27, February 3, March 3, and March 24, 2011.
Winter Small Non-Profit Series to Feature Speakers from Susan G. Komen
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 25, 2011
The 2010-11 Small Non-Profit Series, a sequence of free discussions focusing on issues related to the management of small non-profit organizations, continues on Tuesday, February 22 from 4:30-6 p.m. and will focus on "Volunteer Management - Making the Most of Your Volunteers."
Pastore, Hutsell, Douglas To Lead Cleveland's CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY 2/3-6 & 3/10-13
by Charlie Piane - January 24, 2011
If you've ever wondered how Vanna flips her panels, what Stallone keeps in his freezer, or what secrets the Jonas Brothers have to getting along on tour, you won't want to miss the hilarious new hit comedy CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY, coming to the 14th Street Theatre at PlayhouseSquare February 3-6 and March 10-13.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Cleveland - 1/23
by BWW - January 23, 2011
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 1/23 for Cleveland
CATS Comes To The Palace Theatre 1/21-23
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2011
The show that revolutionized musical theatre is coming to PlayhouseSquare's Palace Theatre in Cleveland for five performances January 21st through 23rd.
Marx and Scannell Perform At PlayhouseSquare, 2/13
by James Miller - January 21, 2011
The pairing of two talented artists on one show is always twice the enjoyment--and--often a once-in-a-lifetime concert experience. Just such an offering is on tap as an intimate Valentine for fans of Richard Marx and Matt Scannell, who'll perform at PlayhouseSquare's Ohio Theatre, Sunday February 13 at 7 pm.
THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL Plays Clevland Playhouse 2/4-2/27
by Kassie Rivera - January 21, 2011
A haunting American classic, THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL marks the first Cleveland Play House production of a work by Pulitzer Prize- and Academy Award-winner Horton Foote, and the world-premiere performance of this play by an African-American cast. Receiving the blessing of Hallie Foote, daughter of the playwright, this co-production with Round House Theatre is helmed by Timothy Douglas and stars preeminent African-American actress Lizan Mitchell as Carrie Watts. THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL begins in the Drury Theatre at Cleveland Play House on Friday, February 4 and runs through Sunday, February 27, 2011. Tickets are available at Cleveland Play House box office by calling 216.795.7000 ext 4 or online at www.clevelandplayhouse.com. THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL is presented with support from US Bank, Turner Construction, Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, and the Ohio Arts Council.
CATS Comes To The Palace Theatre 1/21-23
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2011
The show that revolutionized musical theatre is coming to PlayhouseSquare's Palace Theatre in Cleveland for five performances January 21st through 23rd.
Naturally 7 Comes To PlayhouseSquare 1/20
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2011
Fresh off collaborations with Quincy Jones and Michael Bublé, the international acappella sensation Naturally 7 makes their PlayhouseSquare premiere, Thursday, January 20th at 7:30 PM.
4th Annual Cleveland Blues Festival Returns To PlayhouseSquare 3/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 19, 2011
The Cleveland Blues Festival, a high-energy concert event featuring world-class blues entertainers, celebrates its 4th Anniversary with a return to PlayhouseSquare's State Theatre March 5th at 7 pm.
PlayhouseSquare Welcomes Peking Acrobats, 2/20
by Nicole Rosky - January 18, 2011
Combine the color, spectacle and death-defying feats found in a circus along with the skill and discipline of Olympic gymnastics...toss in a modicum of martial arts, and the result is a jaw-dropping experience courtesy of one of the world's entertainment wonders--The Peking Acrobats. Celebrating their 25th anniversary of touring, these skilled artists have amazed family audiences worldwide, from youngsters to grandparents.
20th Annual Jump Back Ball Set for Feb. 26
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 17, 2011
Themed "Passport to Party," the 20th annual Jump Back Ball, presented by PNC, is set for Saturday, February 26, 2011.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Cleveland - 1/16
by BWW - January 16, 2011
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 1/16 for Cleveland
Tix Go On Sale 1/15 For International Children's Festival at PlayhouseSquare
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2011
"Celebrating the world we share" is the theme for the second annual International Children's Festival to be held at PlayhouseSquare May 2-7, 2011.
Steven Wright Delivers Laughs In Cleveland
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 14, 2011
Academy Award winner STEVEN WRIGHT is a prototype comedian: deadpan delivery, stoic manner and Wright-isms delivered in his signature monotone that drives the laugh meter needle over the top
LAST CALL CLEVELAND Returns To PlayhouseSquare 1/14-15, 28-29
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2011
As the self-proclaimed "world's only sketch comedy group," Last Call Cleveland will save Cleveland through laughter as it brings its hilarious brand of sketch comedy to PlayhouseSquare's 14th Street Theatre January 14-15 & 28-29.
GLTF Presents TWICE TOLD TALES OF THE DECAMERON as Free Touring Production
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 13, 2011
Great Lakes Theater Festival (GLTF) will launch the world premiere of TWICE TOLD TALES OF THE DECAMERON, a free one-hour touring production scheduled to visit twenty-one neighborhood venues throughout northeast Ohio, to kick off the company's 2011 series of Surround outreach programming. The play, adapted from Giovanni Boccaccio's The Decameron by GLTF Director of Education Daniel Hahn, features a touring company of four actors and is directed by Lisa Ortenzi.
ALTAR BOYZ Comes To The PlayhouseSquare 1/13-30, 2011
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2011
Full of sharp parody and irreverent humor, ALTAR BOYZ is the hilarious spoof about a heavenly guy-group that is adored by audiences and critics alike.

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