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Dancing Wheels Company to Present PUFF THE MAGIC DRAGON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 09, 2026
The Dancing Wheels Company will bring to the stage the world premiere of Puff the Magic Dragon! The storybook ballet was choreographed and reenvisioned by Robert Wesner, who had previously choreographed several full-length works for Dancing Wheels.
THE HEART OF ROBIN HOOD Comes to Great Lakes Theater
by Stephi Wild - January 09, 2026
Great Lakes Theater will present David Farr's The Heart of Robin Hood, running February 6 – 22, 2026, in the Hanna Theatre at Playhouse Square. Learn more about the event here!
Review: STEREOPHONIC at Connor Palace (Key Bank Broadway Series)
by Roy Berko - January 08, 2026
STEREOPHONIC, which is now on stage at the Connor Palace, is a 4-act, 3-hour production, was written by American playwright David Adjmi, with music composed by Will Butler.  
Cleveland Premiere of THE HEART SELLERS Comes to Dobama
by Stephi Wild - January 07, 2026
Dobama Theatre will kick off 2026 with the Cleveland Premiere of The Heart Sellers by celebrated American playwright Lloyd Suh. Learn more about the production here!
Ohio Contemporary Ballet Hosts Trio of Choreographers for 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - January 06, 2026
Throughout January and February, the company will host three distinguished choreographers—Nycole Ray, Avree Walker, and Gordon Peirce Schmidt—in its Cleveland studios.
Oberlin College and Conservatory Music Theater to Present SPRING AWAKENING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 05, 2026
​​​​​​​Beck Center for the Arts will present its first annual collaboration through the production of Spring Awakening with Oberlin College and Conservatory Music Theater Program.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards; ANNIE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Cleveland Public Theatre's Immersive Theatre Fest SOFTLAUNCH Returns
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2025
​​​​​​​Cleveland Public Theatre will present the sophomore year of SoftLaunch, its most experimental artistic development program to date. Learn more about the event here.
Playhouse Square To Present Comedy, Concerts, And Theatre Programming In January
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2025
Playhouse Square has announced its January programming lineup featuring Broadway productions, comedy performances, concerts, theatrical events, and resident company presentations.
Ensemble Theatre Of Cleveland Will Present LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT As Part Of 46th Season
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2025
Ensemble Theatre of Cleveland will present Eugene O’Neill’s LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT as part of its 46th season. Performances will take place at the Marinello Little Theatre in University Heights.
Beck Center For The Arts Will Present ARCHITECTURE: FROM THE GROUND UP
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Beck Center for the Arts will present a new group photography exhibition, Architecture: From the Ground Up, showcasing work by members of the Rust Belt Photo Collective.
Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Beck Center For The Arts
by Roy Berko - December 09, 2025
When I reviewed it on Broadway, several year ago, my capsule judgment stated: SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS THE BROADWAY MUSICAL is a wonder of neon psychedelic delight starring a character-perfect lead surrounded by a fun-centered cast which should delight adults and children of all ages!” 
& JULIET Tour to Launch Ticket Lottery for Toledo Engagement
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2025
The American Theatre Guild released details about their digital ticket lottery policy for the North American tour of Broadway’s hit musical, & JULIET.
The National Center for Choreography-Akron to Kick Off 10th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2025
The National Center for Choreography-Akron (NCCAkron) will celebrate 10 years as a national hub for dance research and development: an incubator for artists and a hyperagent for the national dance field.
The National Center For Choreography–Akron To Launch 10th Anniversary Celebration
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2025
The National Center for Choreography–Akron will begin an extended anniversary celebration that spans multiple cities and programs across the U.S. The initiative will highlight residencies, public events, national convenings, and new work within NCCAkron’s research-focused framework.
ProMusica Will Kick Off 2026 With Soprano Camilla Tillin
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2025
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra will open 2026 at the Southern Theatre with a program that features soprano Camilla Tilling, for her ProMusica debut in Mahler Symphony No. 4. Led by Music Director David Danzmayr.
Review: SPAMALOT at Connor Palace
by Roy Berko - December 05, 2025
SPAMALOT, also known at MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT: A MUSICAL (LOVINGLY) RIPPED OFF FROM THE MOTION PICTURE MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL, is settled in at the Connor Palace for a short run (December 1-6).
Photos: THE HOBBIT at Dobama Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2025
The second production of Dobama Theatre’s 2025/26 mainstage season is the Cleveland Premiere of Greg Banks' imaginative stage adaptation of THE HOBBIT, based on the classic novel by J.R.R. Tolkien. Check out photos here!
Tickets To A BEAUTIFUL NOISE in Toledo on Sale Now
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2025
Single tickets for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, are on sale now. This engagement is part of the 25–26 BROADWAY IN TOLEDO Series and will take the stage at The Stranahan for eight performances.
Broadway Peformer Daniel Neer To Star In Solo Cabaret Performance At Bellevue Society For The Arts
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2025
Bellevue Society for the Arts will present DANIEL NEER From Bellevue to Broadway: A Christmas Special for a special one-night presentation on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 7pm.
Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre
by Roy Berko - November 25, 2025
What did our critic think of SHREK THE MUSICAL at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre?
ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 15
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2025
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 15 performers in both age groups. The Top 15 includes...
Watch: Next On Stage's High School & College Top 15 Revealed
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
Who will make the Top 15 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, November 21 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out!
THE ABNORMAL HEART Comes to Cleveland This Month
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2025
Cleveland native Dawn Sebock is bringing The Abnormal Heart, a solo comedy written and performed by Parker Mills, to Playhouse Square for two performances only at Kennedy's Cabaret.
THE GREAT GATSBY Tickets Now On Sale At Playhouse Square
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2025
The North American tour of THE GREAT GATSBY will play Playhouse Square in Cleveland from June 9 to 28, 2026, as part of the KeyBank Broadway Series. Tickets went on sale November 19.

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