Northeast Ohio High School Theater Programs Honored at Playhouse Square's Dazzle Awards Ceremony
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2023
Playhouse Square celebrated and honored the hard work, dedication and excellence in Northeast Ohio’s high school theater programs at the annual Dazzle Awards presented by Pat and John Chapman on Saturday, May 20.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2023
Playhouse Square celebrated and honored the hard work, dedication and excellence in Northeast Ohio’s high school theater programs at the annual Dazzle Awards presented by Pat and John Chapman on Saturday, May 20.
Cleveland Play House Names Rachel Fink as Managing Director
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2023
The Cleveland Play House Board of Directors has announced that arts advocate and executive leader Rachel Fink has been appointed as Managing Director. A stalwart supporter of leadership development and cultural policy, Fink comes to Cleveland from Chicago where she served as Executive Director of Lookingglass Theatre Company.
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2023
The Cleveland Play House Board of Directors has announced that arts advocate and executive leader Rachel Fink has been appointed as Managing Director. A stalwart supporter of leadership development and cultural policy, Fink comes to Cleveland from Chicago where she served as Executive Director of Lookingglass Theatre Company.
Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Connor Palace
by Roy Berko - May 17, 2023
Dear Evan Hansen at Connor Palace is a top-ranking musical drama that highlights social anxiety, suicide, family angst, and teenage drug addiction. Based on real-life incidents, it explores the complexities of mental health and societal investigation. With a pop-contemporary musical theatre sound, it is a must-see musical for those interested in boundary-pushing storytelling.
by Roy Berko - May 17, 2023
Dear Evan Hansen at Connor Palace is a top-ranking musical drama that highlights social anxiety, suicide, family angst, and teenage drug addiction. Based on real-life incidents, it explores the complexities of mental health and societal investigation. With a pop-contemporary musical theatre sound, it is a must-see musical for those interested in boundary-pushing storytelling.
Beck Center For The Arts Reveals Historic 90th Anniversary Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
Beck Center for the Arts has announced its historic 90th Anniversary, and the 2023-2024 Professional Theater Season. Learn more about the full season lineup here!
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
Beck Center for the Arts has announced its historic 90th Anniversary, and the 2023-2024 Professional Theater Season. Learn more about the full season lineup here!
Station Hope Features a Poet Laureate, a Focus on Jesse Owens, a Local Jazz Club, and More
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) presents the 10th anniversary of Station Hope on Saturday, May 27, 2023, from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm on the grounds of Cleveland’s first authenticated Underground Railroad site St. John’s Episcopal Church at 2600 Church Avenue. Station Hope is a jubilant community event celebrating Cleveland’s social justice heritage and exploring contemporary struggles for freedom and equity.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) presents the 10th anniversary of Station Hope on Saturday, May 27, 2023, from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm on the grounds of Cleveland’s first authenticated Underground Railroad site St. John’s Episcopal Church at 2600 Church Avenue. Station Hope is a jubilant community event celebrating Cleveland’s social justice heritage and exploring contemporary struggles for freedom and equity.
THE LOST WEEKEND: THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF MAY PANG Exhibition To Be Presented At Up Front Art Space
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
Few people knew John Lennon as intimately as May Pang. Pang was Lennon's lover during the infamous 'Lost Weekend' which lasted 18 months during late 1973 through 1975. During this highly creative time for Lennon, Pang took candid photos of Lennon in a comfortable, relaxed environment.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
Few people knew John Lennon as intimately as May Pang. Pang was Lennon's lover during the infamous 'Lost Weekend' which lasted 18 months during late 1973 through 1975. During this highly creative time for Lennon, Pang took candid photos of Lennon in a comfortable, relaxed environment.
The National Center for Choreography-Akron Secures Funding From The Knight Foundation
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
The National Center for Choreography-Akron (NCCAkron) has received a $125,000 grant from the Knight Arts Akron Community Fund at The Miami Foundation, to be invested in local collaborations expanding presentation opportunities for dance with theater organizations in Akron.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
The National Center for Choreography-Akron (NCCAkron) has received a $125,000 grant from the Knight Arts Akron Community Fund at The Miami Foundation, to be invested in local collaborations expanding presentation opportunities for dance with theater organizations in Akron.
Review: KEN LUDWIG'S MORIARTY: A NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE at Cleveland Play House
by Roy Berko - May 13, 2023
What did our critic think of KEN LUDWIG'S MORIARTY: A NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE at Cleveland Play House?
by Roy Berko - May 13, 2023
What did our critic think of KEN LUDWIG'S MORIARTY: A NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE at Cleveland Play House?
MOULINE ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Comes To Playhouse Square In June
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2023
Playhouse Square will welcome the first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, to the Connor Palace from Wednesday, June 7 – Sunday, July 2 as part of the 2022-23 KeyBank Broadway Series at Playhouse Square.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2023
Playhouse Square will welcome the first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, to the Connor Palace from Wednesday, June 7 – Sunday, July 2 as part of the 2022-23 KeyBank Broadway Series at Playhouse Square.
Straight No Chaser Returns To The Van Wezel This November
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
RIAA-certified Gold a cappella group Straight No Chaser today announced the “Sleighin' It Tour,” their fall 2023 run of live shows. Ranked in the top 20 of Pollstar's “Live 75” for tours at the end of 2022, Straight No Chaser's annual fall tours have become part of family holiday traditions throughout the United States.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
RIAA-certified Gold a cappella group Straight No Chaser today announced the “Sleighin' It Tour,” their fall 2023 run of live shows. Ranked in the top 20 of Pollstar's “Live 75” for tours at the end of 2022, Straight No Chaser's annual fall tours have become part of family holiday traditions throughout the United States.
National Center for Choreography - Akron to Host Second Creative Administration Research Summit Convening
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
The National Center for Choreography - Akron (NCCAkron) will host the second National Summit Convening for its Creative Administration Research (CAR) program Artists and Thought Partners, Thursday, June 1 through Saturday, June 3, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
The National Center for Choreography - Akron (NCCAkron) will host the second National Summit Convening for its Creative Administration Research (CAR) program Artists and Thought Partners, Thursday, June 1 through Saturday, June 3, 2023.
World Premiere of Ken Ludwig's MORIARTY: A NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE is Coming to Cleveland Play House
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
Cleveland Play House will bring its 2022-2023 season to a close with the world premiere production of Ken Ludwig's Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure. Running April 29 through May 21 in the Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
Cleveland Play House will bring its 2022-2023 season to a close with the world premiere production of Ken Ludwig's Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure. Running April 29 through May 21 in the Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square.
Review: AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at GREAT LAKES THEATER
by Roy Berko - May 08, 2023
What did our critic think of AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at GREAT LAKES THEATER? The setting in which a musical production takes place, often affects the pleasure one gets from the experience. A perfect case in point is AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' presently being staged by Great Lakes Theater in its intimate Hanna Theatre home.
by Roy Berko - May 08, 2023
What did our critic think of AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at GREAT LAKES THEATER? The setting in which a musical production takes place, often affects the pleasure one gets from the experience. A perfect case in point is AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' presently being staged by Great Lakes Theater in its intimate Hanna Theatre home.
Grammy-Award Winner Judy Collins to Kickoff Cain Park's Newly Expanded Season
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2023
On Saturday, May 20, the legendary Judy Collins and a 27-piece Cain Park Symphony Orchestra will perform her album Wildflowers in its entirety at the Evans Amphitheater at Cleveland Heights' Cain Park. The show will also feature Judy's most beloved songs from her decades-spanning career.
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2023
On Saturday, May 20, the legendary Judy Collins and a 27-piece Cain Park Symphony Orchestra will perform her album Wildflowers in its entirety at the Evans Amphitheater at Cleveland Heights' Cain Park. The show will also feature Judy's most beloved songs from her decades-spanning career.
Orchestra Added to Blossom Music Festival Performance of Distant Worlds: Music from FINAL FANTASY
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2023
The Cleveland Orchestra announced the Akron Symphony Orchestra will perform Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY as part of the 2023 Blossom Music Festival on Saturday, September 9.
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2023
The Cleveland Orchestra announced the Akron Symphony Orchestra will perform Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY as part of the 2023 Blossom Music Festival on Saturday, September 9.
Cleveland Public Theatre Presents STATION HOPE 2023 10th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2023
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) presents the 10th anniversary of Station Hope on Saturday, May 27, 2023 from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm on the grounds of Cleveland's first authenticated Underground Railroad site St. John's Episcopal Church at 2600 Church Avenue. Station Hope is a jubilant community event celebrating Cleveland's social justice heritage and exploring contemporary struggles for freedom and equity.
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2023
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) presents the 10th anniversary of Station Hope on Saturday, May 27, 2023 from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm on the grounds of Cleveland's first authenticated Underground Railroad site St. John's Episcopal Church at 2600 Church Avenue. Station Hope is a jubilant community event celebrating Cleveland's social justice heritage and exploring contemporary struggles for freedom and equity.
Playhouse Square Announces Nominees For Annual DAZZLE AWARDS Presented By Pat And John Chapman
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2023
The next generation of Broadway stars are taking center stage at Playhouse Square’s Dazzle Awards presented by Pat and John Chapman.
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2023
The next generation of Broadway stars are taking center stage at Playhouse Square’s Dazzle Awards presented by Pat and John Chapman.
Photos: First Look at Great Lakes Theater's AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2023
Great Lakes Theater (GLT) closes out its 61st season with a jazzy musical celebration of Fats Waller, Ain't Misbehavin', performing in the company's intimate and audience-friendly home at the Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square running through May 21, 2023. Check out photos from the production here!
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2023
Great Lakes Theater (GLT) closes out its 61st season with a jazzy musical celebration of Fats Waller, Ain't Misbehavin', performing in the company's intimate and audience-friendly home at the Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square running through May 21, 2023. Check out photos from the production here!
Review: TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Connor Palace
by Roy Berko - April 29, 2023
What did our critic think of TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at CONNOR PALACE?
by Roy Berko - April 29, 2023
What did our critic think of TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at CONNOR PALACE?
Review: THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL SHEDS HER CHAMELEON SKIN at Karamu
by Roy Berko - April 28, 2023
What did our critic think of THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL SHEDS HER CHAMELEON SKIN at Karamu? It's been called '...[a] sharp and tasty new musical...charming...as the show ingeniously turns professional perkiness, the lifeblood of the American musical, into a funny, poignant comment on ethnic self-denial.'
by Roy Berko - April 28, 2023
What did our critic think of THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL SHEDS HER CHAMELEON SKIN at Karamu? It's been called '...[a] sharp and tasty new musical...charming...as the show ingeniously turns professional perkiness, the lifeblood of the American musical, into a funny, poignant comment on ethnic self-denial.'
The Cleveland Orchestra Announces $10 Million Gift
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
The Cleveland Orchestra has announced a $10 million gift from The Milton and Tamar Maltz Family Foundation to support improvements and future development of Blossom Music Center, the Orchestra's summer home.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
The Cleveland Orchestra has announced a $10 million gift from The Milton and Tamar Maltz Family Foundation to support improvements and future development of Blossom Music Center, the Orchestra's summer home.
DOUBT Comes to Beck Center For The Arts Beginning Next Month
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2023
Beck Center for the Arts will produce the Pulitzer Prize-winning, captivating, Doubt: A Parable, May 26 to June 25, 2023 in the intimate Studio Theater.
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2023
Beck Center for the Arts will produce the Pulitzer Prize-winning, captivating, Doubt: A Parable, May 26 to June 25, 2023 in the intimate Studio Theater.
Review: WHAT WE LOOK LIKE at DOBAMA
by Roy Berko - April 25, 2023
What did our critic think of WHAT WE LOOK LIKE at DOBAMA?
by Roy Berko - April 25, 2023
What did our critic think of WHAT WE LOOK LIKE at DOBAMA?
Playhouse Square Will Present Comedy, Concerts and More in May
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2023
Playhouse Square will welcome unique shows to its stages this May, spanning comedy, dance, music and theatrical performances and more. Learn more about the lineup here!
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2023
Playhouse Square will welcome unique shows to its stages this May, spanning comedy, dance, music and theatrical performances and more. Learn more about the lineup here!
Beck Center For The Arts Presents 'Budding To Blossoming', An Annual Beck Center Visual Arts Student Exhibition
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2023
Beck Center for the Arts once again displays the artistic work of its visual arts students. Many items on display are available for purchase at customer service. This exhibition is free and open to the public, with pieces on display now through May 21, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2023
Beck Center for the Arts once again displays the artistic work of its visual arts students. Many items on display are available for purchase at customer service. This exhibition is free and open to the public, with pieces on display now through May 21, 2023.
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A Christmas Story
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Holy Mother of BINGO!
Beck Center for the Arts (12/12 - 12/20) | |
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Weathervane Playhouse, Akron (11/20 - 12/21) | |
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Spring Awakening
Senney Theater (2/13 - 3/1) | |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
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SHREK
Weathervane Playhouse, Akron (3/5 - 3/29) | |
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James and the Giant Peach
Beck Center for the Arts (3/20 - 3/29) | |
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RENT
Weathervane Playhouse, Akron (1/15 - 2/1) | |
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