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PlayhouseSquare Presents THE SANTALAND DIARIES 11/26-12/19
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2010
David Sedaris' THE SANTALAND DIARIES is coming to PlayhouseSquare's intimate 14th Street Theatre this holiday season. The Santaland Diaries, the retelling of best-selling author David Sedaris' unique experience in the throes of the holidays, will be produced by Cleveland Public Theatre in 14th Street Theatre, November 26 through December 19, 2010.
39 STEPS, KITE RUNNER & More Part of Cleveland Play House's '10-11 Season
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2010
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.
PlayhouseSquare Tickets and Gift Cards Offered
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 22, 2010
Free Wyndham Hotel overnight stays, dinners, discounted PlayhouseSquare Gift Cards, coffee table books, free theater parking and no ticket fees are some of the highlighted offers included as PlayhouseSquare inaugurates its first Cyber Monday online shopping event.
APORKALYPSE! World Premiere Opens 12/3 at Convergence-Continuum
by Lauren Wolman - November 21, 2010
convergence-continuum, concludes its 2010 Season at the Liminis theatre with the world premiere of APORKALYPSE! - our not-for-the- kiddies holiday show by Cleveland playwright and con-con company member Chris Johnston. Christmas, Marines AWOL from Iraq, a Persian love goddess and corporate American agri- business all collide down at Pawpaw's pig farm. And since it's the holiday season, there's some singing and accordion playing, too. For the three-week run, we've added 7 pm Sunday performances in addition to our usual Thu-Sat 8 pm shows.
BILLY ELLIOT Comes To PlayhouseSquare 11/19-12/12
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2010
Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions bring the 2009 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Billy Elliot the Musical to PlayhouseSquare from November 19 through December 12. Based on the international smash-hit film and featuring music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, choreography by Peter Darling and direction by Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot the Musical has earned critical acclaim on Broadway including 10 Tony Awards.
Convergence-Continuum Presents the World Premiere of APORKALYPSE! 12/3-12/19
by Erica Anker - November 18, 2010
Convergence-continuum, concludes its 2010 Season at the Liminis theatre with the world premiere of APORKALYPSE! - our not-for-the-kiddies holiday show by Cleveland playwright and con-con company member Chris Johnston. Christmas, Marines AWOL from Iraq, a Persian love goddess and corporate American agri-business all collide down at Pawpaw's pig farm. And since it's the holiday season, there's some singing and accordion playing, too. For the three-week run, we've added 7 pm Sunday performances in addition to our usual Thu-Sat 8 pm shows.
PlayhouseSquare Welcomes Peter, Paul and Mary, 12/10
by Nicole Rosky - November 16, 2010
Peter, Paul & Mary became famous for their powerful and political messages through a repertoire of songs that became-for millions of Americans-an intro to political activism and awareness, touching four generations of fans. Despite Mary Travers' passing last year following a courageous battle with cancer, Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey continue the trio's messages of hope and equality throughout the world.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Plays The Beck Center 12/3-1/2/2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 16, 2010
Beck Center for the Arts proudly continues its holiday tradition of fine family entertainment with its production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat, on the Mackey Main Stage, December 3, 2010 through January 2, 2011.
Playhousesquare Announces PASSPORT TO PARTY 11/16
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2010
On Tuesday, November 16 from 6-8 p.m., tickets for the 20th annual Jump Back Ball presented by PNC go on sale at a kickoff party at Zinc (668 Euclid Ave.).
PlayhouseSquare Presents PERSONALS UNCUT, 12/3-11
by Nicole Rosky - November 15, 2010
Personals Uncut: The New York Edition is back by popular demand! The show, which made its Cleveland debut this past summer, is an edgy contemporary comedy poised to escort theatergoers on a laugh-filled trip through the uncensored world of cyber-dating. Written and directed by native Clevelander Jennifer Griffin, Personals Uncut: The New York Edition makes its return to Kennedy's Cabaret in PlayhouseSquare December 3, 4, 10 & 11th with 8 pm performances nightly.
Cleveland Play House Presents THIS WONDERFUL LIFE 12/26-12/19
by Sophie Schulman - November 15, 2010
One clever actor, James Leaming, plays over 30 characters including George Bailey, Clarence, Mr. Potter, Mary, Martini and Zuzu, in THIS WONDERFUL LIFE, an enchanting and witty one-man stage telling of Frank Capra's Hollywood classic. Directed by Peter Amster, THIS WONDERFUL LIFE begins in the Drury Theatre at Cleveland Play House on Friday, November 26 and runs through Sunday, December 19, 2010. Tickets are available at Cleveland Play House box office by calling 216.795.7000 ext 4 or online at www.clevelandplayhouse.com. This Wonderful Life is presented with support from Rainbow Babies & Childrens Hospital, Premier Printing Corp, Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, and the Ohio Arts Council. Media sponsors of This Wonderful Life are WEWS NewsChannel 5 and Yelp.com.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Cleveland - 11/14
by BWW - November 14, 2010
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 11/14 for Cleveland
39 STEPS, KITE RUNNER & More Part of Cleveland Play House's '10-11 Season
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2010
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.
Lakewood Mayor Hosts Benefit for the Beck Center 11/13
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2010
The Beck Center is ready to roll out the red carpet for the 3rd Annual Mayor's Charity Ball, hosted by Lakewood Mayor Ed FitzGerald on Saturday, November 13 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood.
Convergence-Continuum Closes BRAINPEOPLE 11/13
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2010
convergence-continuum, continues its 2010 Season at the Liminis theatre with the Ohio premiere of Brainpeople, a surreal psychological drama, by Jose Rivera. Brainpeople opens Friday, Oct. 15 and runs at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 13 at the Liminis, 2438 Scranton Rd., Cleveland, OH 44113. Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 for students and seniors (65+). For reservations and information call 216-687-0074 or visit www.convergence-continuum.org on the web.
PlayhouseSquare Presents THE SANTALAND DIARIES 11/26-12/19
by Sophie Schulman - November 10, 2010
David Sedaris' THE SANTALAND DIARIES is coming to PlayhouseSquare's intimate 14th Street Theatre this holiday season. The Santaland Diaries, the retelling of best-selling author David Sedaris' unique experience in the throes of the holidays, will be produced by Cleveland Public Theatre in 14th Street Theatre, November 26 through December 19, 2010.
Human Race Theatre Company Presents THE 39 STEPS At The Loft Theatre 10/21-11/7
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2010
Meaningful, it's not. Insightful, it's not. Laden with philosophical, social, political or artistic nuances, it's not. Heck, even director Joe Deer says it's not profound.
THE KITE RUNNER Comes To The Cleveland Playhouse 10/15-11/7
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2010
Based on the acclaimed novel that spent over five years on The New York Times bestseller list, this topical and touching story of friendship, family, and redemption is now brought to the stage.
Beck Center Takes Flight with Reopening of Studio Theater 10/8-11/7
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2010
Beck Center for the Arts proudly presents its production of American playwright Arthur Kopit's inspiring drama Wings, in the Studio Theater, October 8 through November 7, 2010. Show times are 8:00 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3:00 p.m. Sundays.
Beck Center Announces 2010/11 Professional Theater Season
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2010
Beck Center for the Arts is proud to announce its 2010/2011 professional theater season, featuring something for every taste and the reopening of the Studio Theater.
HANDEL'S MESSIAH ROCKS Comes To PlayhouseSquare 12/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 05, 2010
The 2010 - 2011 National Tour of Handel's Messiah Rocks: A Joyful Noise is coming to Cleveland for one performance only, during this limited holiday engagement.
Great Lakes Theater Fest Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL 12/3-23
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 04, 2010
The stage of the Ohio Theatre, PlayhouseSquare will glow with good spirits and time-honored tradition when Great Lakes Theater Festival (GLTF) presents its annual production of Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol, running December 3 - 23, 2010.
The Magnificent MAZOWSZE 60th Anniversary Tour comes to PlayhouseSquare
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 02, 2010
Direct from Poland, the internationally renowned MAZOWSZE returns to PlayhouseSquare as part of its special North American 20-city, 60th Anniversary Tour.
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE Comes To PlayhouseSquare's Palace Theatre 12/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 02, 2010
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE lights up the 2010 holiday season when it transforms the stage at PlayhouseSquare's Palace Theatre beginning December 14th FOR 8 performances only.
PlayhouseSquare Welcomes Dave Koz, 12/3
by Nicole Rosky - November 01, 2010
The holiday season at PlayhouseSquare wouldn't be official without the annual visit from Dave Koz, his friends and A Smooth Jazz Christmas 2010. December 3rd at 7:30 pm, in PlayhouseSquare's Palace Theatre, saxman extraordinaire Koz will be joined by fellow smooth jazz artists: Jonathan Butler (singer/songwriter/guitarist); Brian Culbertson (keyboards/trombone); and Candy Dulfer (alto sax). This talent-times-four is set to entertain with a catalog of their individual hits, plus songs of the season (and maybe a few surprise musical collaborations!).

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