HEAVEN'S MY DESTINATION Begins In The Drury Theater 4/24-5/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 30, 2009
The Cleveland Play House Artistic Director Michael Bloom announces the world premiere production of Thornton Wilder's novel Heaven's My Destination, adapted by award-winning playwright Lee Blessing. The play is the centerpiece of the fourth annual FusionFest, a multidisciplinary performing arts festival.
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 30, 2009
The Cleveland Play House Artistic Director Michael Bloom announces the world premiere production of Thornton Wilder's novel Heaven's My Destination, adapted by award-winning playwright Lee Blessing. The play is the centerpiece of the fourth annual FusionFest, a multidisciplinary performing arts festival.
PlayhouseSquare Hosts 16th Fair On The Square 5/4 In State Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 30, 2009
The Arts Education Department at PlayhouseSquare will welcome hundreds of educators from all over Northeast Ohio to the 16th annual Fair on the Square presented by Huntington Bank on Monday, May 4th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the State Theatre. At this free arts education and field trip expo, the only event of its kind in Greater Cleveland, educators can network with colleagues and prepare for next school year.
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 30, 2009
The Arts Education Department at PlayhouseSquare will welcome hundreds of educators from all over Northeast Ohio to the 16th annual Fair on the Square presented by Huntington Bank on Monday, May 4th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the State Theatre. At this free arts education and field trip expo, the only event of its kind in Greater Cleveland, educators can network with colleagues and prepare for next school year.
Dayton Playhouse Offers Educational Workshop Series 3/28
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2009
Come and participate in the Dayton Playhouse's educational workshop series. This month, we are featuring a second class with Mr. Alan Bomar Jones, Equity Actor and Director. Receive intense monologue coaching; learn about the Meisner acting technique; scene work on dramatic pause and moment to moment, as well as have some fun.
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2009
Come and participate in the Dayton Playhouse's educational workshop series. This month, we are featuring a second class with Mr. Alan Bomar Jones, Equity Actor and Director. Receive intense monologue coaching; learn about the Meisner acting technique; scene work on dramatic pause and moment to moment, as well as have some fun.
LAST TRAIN TO NIBROC Arrives At Cincinnati Playhouse 3/28
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2009
The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will continue its Thompson Shelterhouse Theatre season with Arlene Hutton's engaging and endearing play LAST TRAIN TO NIBROC . This sweet journey of the heart begins public previews on March 28 and continues through April 26. Young lives intertwine when Raleigh, a recently discharged flyboy with ambitions of becoming a writer, and May, a woman who dreams of doing missionary work, board the same train to Los Angeles in the winter of 1940. They soon come to realize that not only are they headed in a similar direction, but their roots are closer than they could have dreamed.
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2009
The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will continue its Thompson Shelterhouse Theatre season with Arlene Hutton's engaging and endearing play LAST TRAIN TO NIBROC . This sweet journey of the heart begins public previews on March 28 and continues through April 26. Young lives intertwine when Raleigh, a recently discharged flyboy with ambitions of becoming a writer, and May, a woman who dreams of doing missionary work, board the same train to Los Angeles in the winter of 1940. They soon come to realize that not only are they headed in a similar direction, but their roots are closer than they could have dreamed.
Revisit The Best Of Shadowbox 2009 6/11-8/29 In Easton
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 27, 2009
This summer catch up on the Shadowbox shows you missed or revisit your favorites with The Best of Shadowbox 2009, running June 11 August 29 at the sketch comedy and rock 'n' roll club located in the Easton Town Center.
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 27, 2009
This summer catch up on the Shadowbox shows you missed or revisit your favorites with The Best of Shadowbox 2009, running June 11 August 29 at the sketch comedy and rock 'n' roll club located in the Easton Town Center.
Shadowbox & Metro HS Produce A Sketch/Rock 'n' Roll Show
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 27, 2009
As the first part of a new community outreach program, Shadowbox will partner with Metro High School to co-produce a one-night-only sketch comedy and rock 'n' roll show featuring the students from the STEM-focused school (science, technology, engineering, mathematics).
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 27, 2009
As the first part of a new community outreach program, Shadowbox will partner with Metro High School to co-produce a one-night-only sketch comedy and rock 'n' roll show featuring the students from the STEM-focused school (science, technology, engineering, mathematics).
LuPone Joins Patinkin In Ohio For 'An Evening' 5/5-5/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 27, 2009
Finally appearing together again after their Tony Award® winning performances in Evita, Patti LuPone joins Mandy Patinkin onstage for An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin. These Broadway legends will bring their critically acclaimed theatre concert to the Palace Theatre at PlayhouseSquare for 16 performances only, May 5 - 17, 2009.
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 27, 2009
Finally appearing together again after their Tony Award® winning performances in Evita, Patti LuPone joins Mandy Patinkin onstage for An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin. These Broadway legends will bring their critically acclaimed theatre concert to the Palace Theatre at PlayhouseSquare for 16 performances only, May 5 - 17, 2009.
SLAM U Teen Competition Enters Final Rounds 3/27, 4/3
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2009
The competition portion of Slam U begins with the semi-final rounds on Friday, March 27 and Friday, April 3 at 7 p.m. in the Idea Center at PlayhouseSquare. Slam U is the annual series of poetry workshops and slams for teens held by PlayhouseSquare's Arts Education Department.
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2009
The competition portion of Slam U begins with the semi-final rounds on Friday, March 27 and Friday, April 3 at 7 p.m. in the Idea Center at PlayhouseSquare. Slam U is the annual series of poetry workshops and slams for teens held by PlayhouseSquare's Arts Education Department.
Kennedy is Landers in THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS at Cleveland Playhouse 3/27-4/19
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2009
The Cleveland Play House is excited to announce that Mimi Kennedy, best known for playing Dharma's hippie mom Abby on ABC's 'Dharma & Greg,' will star as Ann Landers in The Lady With All the Answers by David Rambo (God's Man In Texas, The Ice-Breaker). Seth Gordon, Associate Artistic Director for The Play House, will direct this hilarious and touching sneak-peek into the inner-life of famed columnist Ann Landers.
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2009
The Cleveland Play House is excited to announce that Mimi Kennedy, best known for playing Dharma's hippie mom Abby on ABC's 'Dharma & Greg,' will star as Ann Landers in The Lady With All the Answers by David Rambo (God's Man In Texas, The Ice-Breaker). Seth Gordon, Associate Artistic Director for The Play House, will direct this hilarious and touching sneak-peek into the inner-life of famed columnist Ann Landers.
Shadowbox Delays WOODSTOCK: BACK TO THE GARDEN Until 4/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 26, 2009
Shadowbox has decided to put off the debut of their new, original musical 'Woodstock: Back to the Garden' until September 2009. The multi-faceted performance ensemble will produce several special events this summer in lieu of the musical, which is now slated to open on October 4, 2009.
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 26, 2009
Shadowbox has decided to put off the debut of their new, original musical 'Woodstock: Back to the Garden' until September 2009. The multi-faceted performance ensemble will produce several special events this summer in lieu of the musical, which is now slated to open on October 4, 2009.
Shadowbox's BORN TO BE WILD Opens 3/26 At Easton Town Center
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2009
Get your motor runnin' this Spring with Shadowbox's Born to be Wild, opening March 26, 2009 at their sketch comedy and rock ?n roll club at the Easton Town Center. This brand-new theme celebrates the unrelenting human spirit and our desire to work hard, play hard, and rock hard.
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2009
Get your motor runnin' this Spring with Shadowbox's Born to be Wild, opening March 26, 2009 at their sketch comedy and rock ?n roll club at the Easton Town Center. This brand-new theme celebrates the unrelenting human spirit and our desire to work hard, play hard, and rock hard.
Covedale Center Presents PETER PAN 3/26-4/11
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2009
The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts presents the classic tale of youth, joy and freedom, Peter Pan. Performances run March 26 - April 11, 2009. All children except one...grow up! Based on J.M. Barrie's tale of the same name, this is the all time favorite musical of Peter - the boy who spent his life in Neverland battling pirates! When he brings the Darling children to Neverland, he finally defeats his foe, Captain Hook, and befriends the Indian princess.
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2009
The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts presents the classic tale of youth, joy and freedom, Peter Pan. Performances run March 26 - April 11, 2009. All children except one...grow up! Based on J.M. Barrie's tale of the same name, this is the all time favorite musical of Peter - the boy who spent his life in Neverland battling pirates! When he brings the Darling children to Neverland, he finally defeats his foe, Captain Hook, and befriends the Indian princess.
DORA THE EXPLORER LIVE! Comes To Cleveland 4/25-26
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 24, 2009
Nickelodeon and Broadway Across America are teaming up to bring 'Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys,' starring the world's most famous Latina explorer, to Cleveland from April 25 -26, 2009 for 4 performances. The last Dora 'Lost Toys' U.S. tour was seen by more than 1.2 million people during its 2003-2004 run.
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 24, 2009
Nickelodeon and Broadway Across America are teaming up to bring 'Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys,' starring the world's most famous Latina explorer, to Cleveland from April 25 -26, 2009 for 4 performances. The last Dora 'Lost Toys' U.S. tour was seen by more than 1.2 million people during its 2003-2004 run.
Larson's Story TICK, TICK...BOOM! Plays Below Zero 4/16-18
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 24, 2009
A musical look at the courage it takes to follow your dreams, TICK, TICK... BOOM! is Jonathan Larson's autobiographical tale of a young composer on the brink of turning 30 and falling into oblivion. His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city (TICK,), his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue (TICK...), yet Jon is still waiting on tables and trying to write the great American musical (BOOM!).
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 24, 2009
A musical look at the courage it takes to follow your dreams, TICK, TICK... BOOM! is Jonathan Larson's autobiographical tale of a young composer on the brink of turning 30 and falling into oblivion. His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city (TICK,), his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue (TICK...), yet Jon is still waiting on tables and trying to write the great American musical (BOOM!).
Cincinnati Playhouse Offers THE FANTASTICKS & More In '09-10
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 24, 2009
Four world premieres, a new version of a classic from one of the country's brightest young playwrights, two major Tony Award-winning directors, a line-up of extraordinary designers and three major musical revivals are part of the 50 th anniversary season at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 24, 2009
Four world premieres, a new version of a classic from one of the country's brightest young playwrights, two major Tony Award-winning directors, a line-up of extraordinary designers and three major musical revivals are part of the 50 th anniversary season at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.
Playwright Naomi Wallace To Visit Xavier University 3/24
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2009
Award-winning playwright Naomi Wallace is making a day-trip to Cincinnati between Humana's big theater industry marathon weekends. Her plays include: In The Heart of America, One Flea Spare, Slaughter City, The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek, The Girl Who Fell Through a Hole in Her Jumper, The War Boys, Things of Dry Hours, Birdy, The Fever Chart: Three Visions of the Middle East, Twenty One Positions: A Cartographic Dream of the Middle East, and 'The Hard Weather Boating Party'.
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2009
Award-winning playwright Naomi Wallace is making a day-trip to Cincinnati between Humana's big theater industry marathon weekends. Her plays include: In The Heart of America, One Flea Spare, Slaughter City, The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek, The Girl Who Fell Through a Hole in Her Jumper, The War Boys, Things of Dry Hours, Birdy, The Fever Chart: Three Visions of the Middle East, Twenty One Positions: A Cartographic Dream of the Middle East, and 'The Hard Weather Boating Party'.
GOING BLONDE Acting Singing Dancing Summer Camp Held 6/16-18
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 23, 2009
Victoria Theatre Association's JPMorgan Broadway University program has announced a theatre summer camp, to be held June 16-18, in conjunction with Legally Blonde The Musical. JPMorgan Broadway University has expanded to offer its first summer camp experience, GOING BLONDE, in conjunction with the Chase Broadway Series presentation of Legally Blonde The Musical at the Schuster Center. The camp will run June 16 - 18, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. each day.
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 23, 2009
Victoria Theatre Association's JPMorgan Broadway University program has announced a theatre summer camp, to be held June 16-18, in conjunction with Legally Blonde The Musical. JPMorgan Broadway University has expanded to offer its first summer camp experience, GOING BLONDE, in conjunction with the Chase Broadway Series presentation of Legally Blonde The Musical at the Schuster Center. The camp will run June 16 - 18, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. each day.
Photo Flash: DOUBT, A PARABLE
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 23, 2009
DOUBT, A Parable, has a new, expanded title since it began its Broadway run, but it's the same riveting drama that gathered a Pulitzer Prize and Best Play Tony Award. And the upcoming Human Race Theatre Company production will provide even more emotional intensity, thanks to the intimacy of the 219-seat Loft Theatre.
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 23, 2009
DOUBT, A Parable, has a new, expanded title since it began its Broadway run, but it's the same riveting drama that gathered a Pulitzer Prize and Best Play Tony Award. And the upcoming Human Race Theatre Company production will provide even more emotional intensity, thanks to the intimacy of the 219-seat Loft Theatre.
Hal Holbrook Stars In MARK TWAIN TONIGHT 3/21
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2009
Hal Holbrook in 'Mark Twain Tonight' Saturday, March 21 - 7:30pm A LIVING, BREATHING, AMERICAN MASTERPIECE! The actor was Hal Holbrook. The man was Mark Twain. It is, quite simply, one of the most acclaimed and enduring performances in the history of theatre. Nearly 50 years ago, a young actor took the stage in a tiny off-Broadway theatre and introduced the world to a man they'd never forget. The actor was Hal Holbrook. The man was Mark Twain. (Mark Twain biography attached).
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2009
Hal Holbrook in 'Mark Twain Tonight' Saturday, March 21 - 7:30pm A LIVING, BREATHING, AMERICAN MASTERPIECE! The actor was Hal Holbrook. The man was Mark Twain. It is, quite simply, one of the most acclaimed and enduring performances in the history of theatre. Nearly 50 years ago, a young actor took the stage in a tiny off-Broadway theatre and introduced the world to a man they'd never forget. The actor was Hal Holbrook. The man was Mark Twain. (Mark Twain biography attached).
PlayhouseSquare Hosts RISING STAR TALENT COMPETITION 3/21
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2009
Northeast Ohio talent takes center stage at PlayhouseSquare for the Rising Star Talent Competition on Saturday, March 21 at 12 p.m. Participants of all ages will compete in vocal and dance semi-final competitions to determine which of the 123 acts will move on to the final round at 4 p.m. 'We are excited to give Northeast Ohio's best amateur talent an opportunity to perform onstage at PlayhouseSquare,' stated Colleen Porter, director of arts education for PlayhouseSquare. 'It's great fun for both the competitors and the audience, and it's not about who wins. It's about the experience.'
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2009
Northeast Ohio talent takes center stage at PlayhouseSquare for the Rising Star Talent Competition on Saturday, March 21 at 12 p.m. Participants of all ages will compete in vocal and dance semi-final competitions to determine which of the 123 acts will move on to the final round at 4 p.m. 'We are excited to give Northeast Ohio's best amateur talent an opportunity to perform onstage at PlayhouseSquare,' stated Colleen Porter, director of arts education for PlayhouseSquare. 'It's great fun for both the competitors and the audience, and it's not about who wins. It's about the experience.'
COOL CLEVELAND Party Celebrates FARNSWORTH INVENTION 3/20
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2009
Beck Center for the Arts and CoolCleveland.com host a Cool Cleveland party celebrating the invention of the television and the Cleveland premiere of Aaron Sorkin's The Farnsworth Invention on Friday, March 20, 2009, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Beck Center for the Arts.
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2009
Beck Center for the Arts and CoolCleveland.com host a Cool Cleveland party celebrating the invention of the television and the Cleveland premiere of Aaron Sorkin's The Farnsworth Invention on Friday, March 20, 2009, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Beck Center for the Arts.
STREETCAR Comes To Dayton Playhouse 3/20-4/5
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2009
A multiple Daytony award winning performer, producer, and director, Barbara Coriell is a well known Dayton Playhouse alum who auditioned for - but was not cast in - the Playhouse's first production of Streetcar. She brings to us her talent and expertise in a production of Tennessee Williams most famous play, A Streetcar Named Desire. This play was selected by our audience, as were all of the shows this season, to help us celebrate our 50th anniversary. This will also be the first show which will use our new online ticketing system. This ticketing system is part of the success our fundraising campaign has brought to the Dayton Playhouse, enabling us to bring you another 50 years of great entertainment.
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2009
A multiple Daytony award winning performer, producer, and director, Barbara Coriell is a well known Dayton Playhouse alum who auditioned for - but was not cast in - the Playhouse's first production of Streetcar. She brings to us her talent and expertise in a production of Tennessee Williams most famous play, A Streetcar Named Desire. This play was selected by our audience, as were all of the shows this season, to help us celebrate our 50th anniversary. This will also be the first show which will use our new online ticketing system. This ticketing system is part of the success our fundraising campaign has brought to the Dayton Playhouse, enabling us to bring you another 50 years of great entertainment.
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Runs 3/20-4/5 At Dayton Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2009
A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams runs March 20 - April 5, 2009 at Dayton Playhouse The play reveals to the very depths the character of Blanche du Bois, a woman whose life has been undermined by her romantic illusions, which lead her to reject-so far as possible-the realities of life with which she is faced and which she consistently ignores. The pressure brought to bear upon her by her sister, with whom she goes to live in New Orleans, intensified by the earthy and extremely 'normal' young husband of the latter, leads to a revelation of her tragic self-delusion and, in the end, to madness.
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2009
A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams runs March 20 - April 5, 2009 at Dayton Playhouse The play reveals to the very depths the character of Blanche du Bois, a woman whose life has been undermined by her romantic illusions, which lead her to reject-so far as possible-the realities of life with which she is faced and which she consistently ignores. The pressure brought to bear upon her by her sister, with whom she goes to live in New Orleans, intensified by the earthy and extremely 'normal' young husband of the latter, leads to a revelation of her tragic self-delusion and, in the end, to madness.
Winesburg, Ohio Opens At Kansas City Rep On 3/20
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2009
The hopes, dreams and inner desires of the residents of a small Midwestern town will come bursting to life in Kansas City Rep's production of the new Eric Rosen musical Winesburg, Ohio, one of the most original new musicals to come along this decade. Rosen, artistic director of the Rep, wrote the book and lyrics for Winesburg, Ohio and he will direct.
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2009
The hopes, dreams and inner desires of the residents of a small Midwestern town will come bursting to life in Kansas City Rep's production of the new Eric Rosen musical Winesburg, Ohio, one of the most original new musicals to come along this decade. Rosen, artistic director of the Rep, wrote the book and lyrics for Winesburg, Ohio and he will direct.
WICKED, A CHORUS LINE Set For VTA 2009-10 Broadway Series
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 19, 2009
The wait is over! Victoria Theatre Association has announced the 2009-2010 Miami Valley and Good Samaritan Hospitals Broadway Series, and it includes the Dayton Premiere of Broadway's biggest blockbuster, WICKED!
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 19, 2009
The wait is over! Victoria Theatre Association has announced the 2009-2010 Miami Valley and Good Samaritan Hospitals Broadway Series, and it includes the Dayton Premiere of Broadway's biggest blockbuster, WICKED!
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