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Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Beck Center For The Arts

Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Beck Center For The Arts

by Roy Berko — December 9, 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!” 
The National Center For Choreography–Akron To Launch 10th Anniversary Celebration

The National Center For Choreography–Akron To Launch 10th Anniversary Celebration

by BWW News Desk — December 9, 2025
The National Center for Choreography–Akron will begin an extended anniversary celebration that spans multiple cities and programs across the U.
& JULIET Tour to Launch Ticket Lottery for Toledo Engagement

& JULIET Tour to Launch Ticket Lottery for Toledo Engagement

by BWW News Desk — December 9, 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

The National Center for Choreography-Akron to Kick Off 10th Anniversary

by BWW News Desk — December 9, 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.
ProMusica Will Kick Off 2026 With Soprano Camilla Tillin

ProMusica Will Kick Off 2026 With Soprano Camilla Tillin

by BWW News Desk — December 8, 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.
Review: SPAMALOT at Connor Palace

Review: SPAMALOT at Connor Palace

by Roy Berko — December 5, 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).
Tickets To A BEAUTIFUL NOISE in Toledo on Sale Now

Tickets To A BEAUTIFUL NOISE in Toledo on Sale Now

by BWW News Desk — December 5, 2025
Single tickets for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, are on sale now.
Photos: THE HOBBIT at Dobama Theatre

Photos: THE HOBBIT at Dobama Theatre

by BWW News Desk — December 5, 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.
Broadway Peformer Daniel Neer To Star In Solo Cabaret Performance At Bellevue Society

Broadway Peformer Daniel Neer To Star In Solo Cabaret Performance At Bellevue Society For The Arts

by BWW News Desk — December 3, 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

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

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.
Watch: Next On Stage's High School & College Top 15 Revealed

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

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

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.
A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS Casting Announced at Playhouse Square

A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS Casting Announced at Playhouse Square

by BWW News Desk — November 17, 2025
Karamu House will present A Motown Christmas at Playhouse Square from November 28 to December 14, 2025.
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards

Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards

by BWW Awards — November 14, 2025
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS National Tour Comes To Playhouse Square March 2026

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS National Tour Comes To Playhouse Square March 2026

by BWW News Desk — November 12, 2025
The North American tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS has announced full casting ahead of its 2026 engagement at Playhouse Square.
BW Music Theatre To Present World Premiere Of STAR MACHINE

BW Music Theatre To Present World Premiere Of STAR MACHINE

by BWW News Desk — November 12, 2025
The Baldwin Wallace University Music Theatre will present the world premiere of the new musical 'Star Machine' in both New York City and Cleveland as part of a long-running spring partnership with Playhouse Square.
Cleveland Public Theatre To Present I WEAR MY DEAD SISTER’S CLOTHES By Amy Schwabau

Cleveland Public Theatre To Present I WEAR MY DEAD SISTER’S CLOTHES By Amy Schwabauer

by BWW News Desk — November 11, 2025
Cleveland Public Theatre will present the world premiere production of I Wear My Dead Sister’s Clothes by Amy Schwabauer from December 4–20, 2025.
STOMP Comes to E.J. Thomas Hall In April 2026

STOMP Comes to E.J. Thomas Hall In April 2026

by BWW News Desk — November 10, 2025
STOMP, the international percussion sensation, will return to Akron for two performances only, April 22–23, 2026, at E.
THE LION KING Sensory-Friendly Performance to be Presented at Playhouse Square

THE LION KING Sensory-Friendly Performance to be Presented at Playhouse Square

by BWW News Desk — November 7, 2025
Disney Theatrical Group and Playhouse Square will offer a sensory-friendly performance of Disney’s The Lion King in the KeyBank State Theatre at Playhouse Square.
Tickets to THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour in Cleveland on Sale

Tickets to THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour in Cleveland on Sale

by BWW News Desk — November 5, 2025
Tickets are on sale today for THE SOUND OF MUSIC, coming to the Playhouse Square.
Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Great Lakes Theater

Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Great Lakes Theater

by Roy Berko — November 4, 2025
Normally, in a who-done-it, the question facing the audience is to figure out who the killer is.

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