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Review: ALTER at Cleveland Public Theatre & Teatro Publico De Cleveland
by Roy Berko - February 20, 2024


What did our critic think of ALTER at CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE& Teatro PUBLICO De Cleveland? Developing an original new play script is a daunting task.  The writer must have an idea, topic, or belief that they want to present in dramatic form. 

ORDINARY DAYS to be Presented at Playhouse Square in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 19, 2024


For their 17th annual collaboration, Playhouse Square and Baldwin Wallace University will present an original and innovative musical, Ordinary Days. See how to purchase tickets.

THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES Comes to Clague Playhouse Next Month
by Stephi Wild - February 19, 2024


Clague Playhouse will present The Marvelous Wonderettes, Written & Created by Roger Bean, from Friday, March 22 through Sunday, April 14, 2024.

Review: MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN at Ensemble
by Roy Berko - February 17, 2024


What did our critic think of MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN at Ensemble?

Photos: First Look at THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Cleveland Play House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 16, 2024


Cleveland Play House is presenting the regional premiere of the international hit comedy, The Play That Goes Wrong. Check out photos here!

The Cleveland Orchestra Launches In Community Chamber Concert Series With Composer-in-Residence Allison Loggins-Hull
by Stephi Wild - February 15, 2024


The Cleveland Orchestra and flutist, composer, and producer Allison Loggins-Hull announced a series of four free concerts in collaboration with Cleveland community partners. Learn more about the lineup here!

COME FROM AWAY Is On Sale Now At Playhouse Square
by A.A. Cristi - February 14, 2024


COME FROM AWAY, the Tony & Olivier Award-winning 'must-see musical' (NPR), is now on sale! Don't miss your chance to experience this incredible show.

Review: RIDE THE CYCLONE THE MUSICAL at Beck Center For The Arts
by Roy Berko - February 13, 2024


What did our critic think of RIDE THE CYCLONE THE MUSICAL at Beck Center For The Arts?

CIM Students, Faculty Cook Up Fifth Annual MUSIC FOR FOOD Benefit With Members Of The Cleveland Orchestra
by A.A. Cristi - February 12, 2024


CIM students and faculty collaborate with members of The Cleveland Orchestra for the fifth annual Music for Food Benefit.

Review: AGATHA CHRISTIE'S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Great Lakes Theater
by Roy Berko - February 12, 2024


Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie was an English writer known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, particularly those revolving around fictional detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. 

Photos: First Look at Great Lakes Theater's AGATHA CHRISTIE'S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
by Blair Ingenthron - February 11, 2024


Great Lakes Theater (GLT) has kicked off the second half of its 62nd season with the world-famous mystery Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express. Check out production photos here!

Cleveland Public Theatre's Play Development Series TEST FLIGHT to Return in March
by Blair Ingenthron - February 11, 2024


Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) has announced the return of its quintessential play development series, Test Flight, back with four up-and-coming Northeast Ohio playwrights. Learn more here!

DanceCleveland & National Center For Choreography-Akron Announce Collaboration Around Helène Simoneau Danse
by A.A. Cristi - February 09, 2024


DANCECleveland and the National Center for Choreography-Akron collaborate to support Hélène Simoneau Danse (HSD) in March. Free public events include a master class and work-in-progress showing, as well as a creative residency and guest classes for The University of Akron dance students.

New Drama SOMETHING CLEAN Comes To Dobama Next Month
by Stephi Wild - February 07, 2024


Dobama Theatre's 2023/24 mainstage season continues with the Regional Premiere of SOMETHING CLEAN this March. Performances run March 8-30, 2024. Learn more about the show here!

Beck Center For The Arts To Produce MEAN GIRLS High School Version
by A.A. Cristi - February 05, 2024


Beck Center for the Arts, one of the oldest continuously running Youth Theater programs in the nation is proud to announce the Mean Girls High School Version during the 75th Youth Theater Season.

Cleveland Public Theatre to Present US Debut Of Hanoch Levin's REQUIEM
by Blair Ingenthron - February 03, 2024


Cleveland Public Theatre will present the USA debut of Hanoch Levin's REQUIEM, directed by Raymond Bobgan. The play will run from March 14 to April 6, featuring a diverse cast led by Peter Lawson Jones. Learn more here!

Review: THE BREAKFAST AT THE BOOKSTORE at KARAMU
by Roy Berko - February 02, 2024


Lisa Langford, the author of THE BREAKFAST AT THE BOOKSTORE, which is getting its world premiere at Karamu, the nation’s oldest African American theater, is a Cleveland based actress and playwright.  

Cello Student Karim Maggio Wins 2024 Presser Foundation Undergraduate Scholar Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 02, 2024


Cello student Karim Maggio wins the 2024 Presser Foundation Undergraduate Scholar Award.

Tickets Go On Sale Today For BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL in Cleveland
by Stephi Wild - February 02, 2024


The 2022 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical, BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will come to Cleveland as part of the 2023-24 KeyBank Broadway Series at Playhouse Square.

Gerardo Teissonnière and Alexander Kobrin to Headline CIM's New Young Artist Piano Seminar
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 01, 2024


Gerardo Teissonnière and Alexander Kobrin are set to headline CIM's new Young Artist Piano Seminar. Stay tuned for this exciting event!

INTO THE WOODS, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM & More Set for Great Lakes Theater 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 01, 2024


Great Lakes Theater has unveiled their 2024-25 Season at Hanna Theatre.

BWW Q&A: Monica Torres of TU Ternura Molotov at LatinUs Black Box Theater
by Joshua Wright - January 31, 2024


Monica is a native Puerto Rican pediatrician who graduated from San Juan Bautista School of Medicine in 1996 and finished her pediatric residency in 2000. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship in genetic epidemiology at Case Western Reserve.

NCCAkron & DTAA to Launch 5th Year of 21st Century Dance Practices
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 30, 2024


NCCAkron and The University of Akron School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration announce the fifth year of 21st Century Dance Practices, a capsule series of classes taught by working dance artists.

Playhouse Square Establishes “Affiliate Company” Relationship with Karamu House
by Stephi Wild - January 30, 2024


Playhouse Square has announced Karamu House as its first “affiliate company,” a designation for established, professional Northeast Ohio arts organizations that are significant to our cultural life and have a relationship with Playhouse Square.

Beck Center for the Arts Presents THE PORTRAIT SHOW
by A.A. Cristi - January 29, 2024


Beck Center for the Arts will display artwork by local artists. The Portrait Show is a free visual arts exhibition on view in Beck Center's main building now until February 26, 2024.


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