Review: WITCH at DOBAMA
by Roy Berko - October 14, 2025
“The universal themes of transformation, belonging, and resistance found in [Jen] Silverman's work resonates with diverse audiences. Her use of magical realism and inventive storytelling techniques invites viewers to reconsider familiar narratives, fostering empathy and reflection.”
by Roy Berko - October 14, 2025
“The universal themes of transformation, belonging, and resistance found in [Jen] Silverman's work resonates with diverse audiences. Her use of magical realism and inventive storytelling techniques invites viewers to reconsider familiar narratives, fostering empathy and reflection.”
Final Weeks To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards
by BWW Awards - October 14, 2025
Time is running out to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
by BWW Awards - October 14, 2025
Time is running out to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
9 TO 5 Comes to Baldwin Wallace University Music Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2025
Baldwin Wallace University University's nationally acclaimed music theatre program is clocking in this fall with the high-energy '9 to 5: The Musical.' Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2025
Baldwin Wallace University University's nationally acclaimed music theatre program is clocking in this fall with the high-energy '9 to 5: The Musical.' Learn more here!
The National Center for Choreography-Akron Unveils 2025 Knight Choreography Prize Recipients
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2025
The National Center for Choreography-Akron has named choreographers Alice Sheppard (New York, NY/Los Altos, CA) and Laurel Lawson (Atlanta, GA) of disability arts company Kinetic Light as the latest recipients of the $50,000 Knight Choreography Prize.
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2025
The National Center for Choreography-Akron has named choreographers Alice Sheppard (New York, NY/Los Altos, CA) and Laurel Lawson (Atlanta, GA) of disability arts company Kinetic Light as the latest recipients of the $50,000 Knight Choreography Prize.
Solo Comedy THE ABNORMAL HEART US Tour Dates Announced
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2025
Following its sold-out Hollywood Fringe Festival run and Off-Broadway United Solo Pride Award win, The Abnormal Heart by Parker Mills will tour Seattle, Cleveland, and Chicago beginning October 2025.
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2025
Following its sold-out Hollywood Fringe Festival run and Off-Broadway United Solo Pride Award win, The Abnormal Heart by Parker Mills will tour Seattle, Cleveland, and Chicago beginning October 2025.
Preview: OBERLIN COLLEGE AND GREAT LAKES THEATER ANNOUNCE ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIP
by Roy Berko - October 10, 2025
by Roy Berko - October 10, 2025
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is Coming to Beck Center for the Arts
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2025
Beck Center for the Arts will present intergenerational experience that is fun for all, The SpongeBob Musical. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here.
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2025
Beck Center for the Arts will present intergenerational experience that is fun for all, The SpongeBob Musical. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here.
THINGS MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME to be Presented at Gates Mills Players
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2025
The Gates Mills Players is inviting audiences to an evening (and afternoon) of laughter and warmth with Things My Mother Taught Me. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2025
The Gates Mills Players is inviting audiences to an evening (and afternoon) of laughter and warmth with Things My Mother Taught Me. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at GreAT LAKES THEATER
by Roy Berko - October 07, 2025
George Pierre Seurat was a French post-Impressionist artist best known for devising a painting technique entitled Pointillism, “a series of paint or crayon dots of multi-colored paint which allows the viewer's eye to blend colors optically, rather than having the colors physically blended on the canvas.”
by Roy Berko - October 07, 2025
George Pierre Seurat was a French post-Impressionist artist best known for devising a painting technique entitled Pointillism, “a series of paint or crayon dots of multi-colored paint which allows the viewer's eye to blend colors optically, rather than having the colors physically blended on the canvas.”
SUGAR SKULL! A DÍA DE MUERTOS MUSICAL ADVENTURE Announces National Tour Cast
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2025
SUGAR SKULL! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure is a touring bilingual/bicultural musical for young audiences and families that uses traditional regional music and dance from Mexico to tell the story of twelve-year-old Vita Flores.
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2025
SUGAR SKULL! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure is a touring bilingual/bicultural musical for young audiences and families that uses traditional regional music and dance from Mexico to tell the story of twelve-year-old Vita Flores.
Review: ANDY WARHOL IN IRAN at Beck Center For The Arts
by Roy Berko - October 06, 2025
When one thinks of seeing experimental or area premieres of new contemporary scripts at local theaters, one normally doesn’t think of Beck Center for the Arts. Those kinds of plays are for the likes of Cleveland Public Theatre, Dobama (the self-proclaimed Cleveland’s Off-Broadway theater) or even Ensemble. Beck is usually the home of ELF, JOSEPH AND THE TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT and LITTLE MERMAID.
by Roy Berko - October 06, 2025
When one thinks of seeing experimental or area premieres of new contemporary scripts at local theaters, one normally doesn’t think of Beck Center for the Arts. Those kinds of plays are for the likes of Cleveland Public Theatre, Dobama (the self-proclaimed Cleveland’s Off-Broadway theater) or even Ensemble. Beck is usually the home of ELF, JOSEPH AND THE TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT and LITTLE MERMAID.
SISTAS: THE MUSICAL Opens Karamu House 2025–2026 Mainstage Season
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2025
Karamu House will open its 2025–2026 Mainstage Theatre Season with SISTAS: THE MUSICAL, written by Dorothy Marcic, directed by Treva Offutt, with music direction by Dr. David M. Thomas and produced under the leadership of President + CEO Tony F. Sias.
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2025
Karamu House will open its 2025–2026 Mainstage Theatre Season with SISTAS: THE MUSICAL, written by Dorothy Marcic, directed by Treva Offutt, with music direction by Dr. David M. Thomas and produced under the leadership of President + CEO Tony F. Sias.
CityMusic Cleveland to Present Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate'sKo'koom'fena: Our Grandmother
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2025
Chickasaw American composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate will unveil his latest work for orchestra, Ko'koom'fena: Our Grandmother, commissioned and performed by CityMusic Cleveland. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2025
Chickasaw American composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate will unveil his latest work for orchestra, Ko'koom'fena: Our Grandmother, commissioned and performed by CityMusic Cleveland. Learn more!
CIM Appoints Two Senior Business Leaders As New Trustees
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
CIM's Board of Trustees on Monday elected two new members, Cleveland-based leaders in the fields of law, mining, and manufacturing. Learn more about the changes at the organization here!
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
CIM's Board of Trustees on Monday elected two new members, Cleveland-based leaders in the fields of law, mining, and manufacturing. Learn more about the changes at the organization here!
Photos: WITCH Opens Dobama Theatre 2025/26 Season
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
Dobama Theatre will open its 2025/26 mainstage season with the Cleveland premiere of WITCH by Jen Silverman, directed by Carrie Williams. The production will run October 2–26, 2025, at Dobama, Cleveland’s Off-Broadway Theatre. Check out first look photos below.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
Dobama Theatre will open its 2025/26 mainstage season with the Cleveland premiere of WITCH by Jen Silverman, directed by Carrie Williams. The production will run October 2–26, 2025, at Dobama, Cleveland’s Off-Broadway Theatre. Check out first look photos below.
Video: First Look at THE WITCH at Dobama, Cleveland’s Off-Broadway Theatre
by Michael Major - October 01, 2025
The first production of Dobama Theatre’s 2025/26 mainstage season is the Cleveland Premiere of WITCH by Jen Silverman, directed by Carrie Williams. Watch the video now!
by Michael Major - October 01, 2025
The first production of Dobama Theatre’s 2025/26 mainstage season is the Cleveland Premiere of WITCH by Jen Silverman, directed by Carrie Williams. Watch the video now!
DIAL M FOR MURDER Comes to Great Lakes Theater
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
Great Lakes Theater will continue its 64th season with Jeffrey Hatcher's sleek, suspense-filled new adaptation of Dial M for Murder, beginning in October. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
Great Lakes Theater will continue its 64th season with Jeffrey Hatcher's sleek, suspense-filled new adaptation of Dial M for Murder, beginning in October. Learn more here!
Ohio Star Theater To Present New Bible-Based Musical ELIJAH: PROPHET OF FIRE
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
Ohio Star Theater will present its 2026 Bible-based musical, Elijah: Prophet of Fire. This Ohio Star Theater original production follows Elijah's journey. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
Ohio Star Theater will present its 2026 Bible-based musical, Elijah: Prophet of Fire. This Ohio Star Theater original production follows Elijah's journey. Learn more here!
Tickets Now Available for STEREOPHONIC at Playhouse Square
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
Stereophonic, the 2024 Tony Award-winning Best Play, will make its Cleveland premiere as part of the KeyBank Broadway Series at Playhouse Square January 6 – 25, 2026, as part of a U.S. National Tour.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
Stereophonic, the 2024 Tony Award-winning Best Play, will make its Cleveland premiere as part of the KeyBank Broadway Series at Playhouse Square January 6 – 25, 2026, as part of a U.S. National Tour.
Broadway In Akron Series To Present MRS. DOUBTFIRE And THE MUSIC MAN; Tickets On Sale This Week
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2025
Playhouse Square has announced that tickets for the final two shows in the 2025–2026 Broadway in Akron series will go on sale Wednesday, October 1 at 10:00 a.m.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2025
Playhouse Square has announced that tickets for the final two shows in the 2025–2026 Broadway in Akron series will go on sale Wednesday, October 1 at 10:00 a.m.
PHOTOS: Great Lakes Theater's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2025
See production photos for Great Lakes Theater's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, running September 26 through October 12 in the Hanna Theatre at Playhouse Square.
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2025
See production photos for Great Lakes Theater's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, running September 26 through October 12 in the Hanna Theatre at Playhouse Square.
THE END OF BLACK EXCELLENCE Comes to Cleveland Public Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2025
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) will present the world premiere of The End of Black Excellence performed and written by Chris Webb. Learn more about the show here!
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2025
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) will present the world premiere of The End of Black Excellence performed and written by Chris Webb. Learn more about the show here!
THE CHOIR OF MAN To Return To Cleveland As Part Of 2026 U.S. Tour
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2025
The Choir of Man will return to Cleveland’s Playhouse Square March 3–8, 2026, as part of its upcoming U.S. tour. The Olivier Award–nominated international hit combines pub atmosphere with powerhouse vocals, choreography, and live music.
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2025
The Choir of Man will return to Cleveland’s Playhouse Square March 3–8, 2026, as part of its upcoming U.S. tour. The Olivier Award–nominated international hit combines pub atmosphere with powerhouse vocals, choreography, and live music.
Preview: NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Oberlin Music Theater Program
by Roy Berko - September 20, 2025
What did our critic think of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Oberlin Music Theater Program?
by Roy Berko - September 20, 2025
What did our critic think of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Oberlin Music Theater Program?
THE BOOK OF MORMON Launches Lottery For Playhouse Square Run
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2025
THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, has announced a lottery ticket policy in Akron playing at E.J. Thomas Hall. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2025
THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, has announced a lottery ticket policy in Akron playing at E.J. Thomas Hall. Learn more here!
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PARADE
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Dobama Theatre (4/23 - 5/17) | |
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Spring Awakening
Senney Theater (2/13 - 3/1) | |
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Baldwin Wallace Music Theatre - KJ Baptiste Benefit
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The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight at KeyBank State Theatre
KeyBank State Theatre (5/2 - 5/2) | |
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James and the Giant Peach
Beck Center for the Arts (3/20 - 3/29) | |
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The House of Blue Leaves
Western Reserve Playhouse (1/16 - 1/31) | |
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