Helen Welch Stars in CARPENTERS: THE SONGS, THE STORIES
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2025
Get ready for an incredible musical journey through the timeless hits and fascinating backstage stories of the Carpenters, one of the most beloved and influential duos in pop music history.
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2025
Get ready for an incredible musical journey through the timeless hits and fascinating backstage stories of the Carpenters, one of the most beloved and influential duos in pop music history.
SINCERELY A Filipina Coming-of-Age Play at BorderLight Fringe
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2025
Award-winning theatre company, The Vagrancy will present Sincerely, (the diary play) by Bryanna Lee, directed by Caitlin Hart, as an official selection of the 2025 BorderLight Fringe Festival. Performances will be held this July at Allen Rehearsal Hall in the Theatre & Arts Building at Cleveland State University.
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2025
Award-winning theatre company, The Vagrancy will present Sincerely, (the diary play) by Bryanna Lee, directed by Caitlin Hart, as an official selection of the 2025 BorderLight Fringe Festival. Performances will be held this July at Allen Rehearsal Hall in the Theatre & Arts Building at Cleveland State University.
Review: YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLEY BROWN at PORTHOUSE THEATER
by Roy Berko - July 10, 2025
Few realize that when reading a Peanuts comic strip, watching a television show based on the writings of Charles M. Schulz, or seeing the theatrical YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN, a version of which is now on stage at Porthouse Theatre, that they are being exposed to the author’s religious sensibility.
by Roy Berko - July 10, 2025
Few realize that when reading a Peanuts comic strip, watching a television show based on the writings of Charles M. Schulz, or seeing the theatrical YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN, a version of which is now on stage at Porthouse Theatre, that they are being exposed to the author’s religious sensibility.
Tom and Cindy Einhouse Honored At Beck Center 2025 Spotlight Gala Fundraiser
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2025
Beck Center for the Arts' Spotlight Gala theme, “A Standing Ovation: Celebrating Vision & Impact” celebrates Tom and Cindy Einhouse, and their outstanding legacy of leadership in the arts in Northeast Ohio.
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2025
Beck Center for the Arts' Spotlight Gala theme, “A Standing Ovation: Celebrating Vision & Impact” celebrates Tom and Cindy Einhouse, and their outstanding legacy of leadership in the arts in Northeast Ohio.
Dirty Laundry Theatre Brings SHARIF شريف to U.S. Audiences at BorderLight Theatre Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2025
Fresh off its London debut, Dirty Laundry Theatre will present the U.S. premiere staged reading of SHARIF شريف at the BorderLight Theatre Festival in Cleveland, Ohio, from July 17–19, 2025.
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2025
Fresh off its London debut, Dirty Laundry Theatre will present the U.S. premiere staged reading of SHARIF شريف at the BorderLight Theatre Festival in Cleveland, Ohio, from July 17–19, 2025.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns to Akron This Fall at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2025
The national tour of The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Award-winning musical including Best Musical, will return to Akron this fall for a limited two-night engagement at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall at The University of Akron. Performances will take place Monday, September 30 and Tuesday, October 1, 2025, with curtain at 7:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2025
The national tour of The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Award-winning musical including Best Musical, will return to Akron this fall for a limited two-night engagement at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall at The University of Akron. Performances will take place Monday, September 30 and Tuesday, October 1, 2025, with curtain at 7:30 p.m.
New Musical FREAK THE MIGHTY World Premiere Cleveland Play House
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2025
Cleveland Play House (CPH) will present Freak The Mighty May 22 – June 21 2026, a co production with Seattle Rep. This brand-new musical with book and lyrics by Anthony Drewe, music by Ryan Fielding Garrett, directed by CPH Artistic Director Michael Barakiva, and choreographed by David Connolly, is based on the beloved novel by Rodman Philbrick.
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2025
Cleveland Play House (CPH) will present Freak The Mighty May 22 – June 21 2026, a co production with Seattle Rep. This brand-new musical with book and lyrics by Anthony Drewe, music by Ryan Fielding Garrett, directed by CPH Artistic Director Michael Barakiva, and choreographed by David Connolly, is based on the beloved novel by Rodman Philbrick.
Review: THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM at BECK CENTER FOR THE ARTS
by Roy Berko - June 20, 2025
The intimate Beck’s Studio Theatre is a perfect venue for meeting and greeting THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM a blue-grass, farcical musical with a book and lyrics by Alfred Uhry and music by Robert Waldman.
by Roy Berko - June 20, 2025
The intimate Beck’s Studio Theatre is a perfect venue for meeting and greeting THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM a blue-grass, farcical musical with a book and lyrics by Alfred Uhry and music by Robert Waldman.
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Music Exhibit Now Open at The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2025
Saturday Night Live’s 50th Anniversary exhibit, “SNL: Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of Music,' is now open at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio.
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2025
Saturday Night Live’s 50th Anniversary exhibit, “SNL: Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of Music,' is now open at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio.
Preview FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Kent State University/Porthouse Theatre
by Roy Berko - June 16, 2025
At the age of fifteen Solomon Rabinovich adopted the pseudonym “Sholem Aleichem,” a Yiddish variant of the Hebrew expression meaning 'peace be with you' and used as a greeting.
by Roy Berko - June 16, 2025
At the age of fifteen Solomon Rabinovich adopted the pseudonym “Sholem Aleichem,” a Yiddish variant of the Hebrew expression meaning 'peace be with you' and used as a greeting.
A CHORUS LINE Comes to Beck Center Next Month
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2025
Beck Center for the Arts will present A Chorus Line next month. A Chorus Line is THE 1975 musical, with music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban, book by James Kirkwood, Jr., and Nicholas Dante.
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2025
Beck Center for the Arts will present A Chorus Line next month. A Chorus Line is THE 1975 musical, with music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban, book by James Kirkwood, Jr., and Nicholas Dante.
Lottery Launches For HAMILTON in Cleveland
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2025
A digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show’s first performance on Tuesday, June 17 in Cleveland at Playhouse Square.
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2025
A digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show’s first performance on Tuesday, June 17 in Cleveland at Playhouse Square.
THE NOTEBOOK Tickets Now on Sale for Playhouse Square Engagement
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2025
Tickets are now on sale for performances of The Notebook, a new Broadway musical based on the bestselling Nicholas Sparks novel that inspired the iconic film, coming to Playhouse Square.
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2025
Tickets are now on sale for performances of The Notebook, a new Broadway musical based on the bestselling Nicholas Sparks novel that inspired the iconic film, coming to Playhouse Square.
Previews: IM GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER AND TAKING IT ON THE ROAD; CHURCHILL AT WAR at The Musical Theater Project; Actors Summit
by Roy Berko - June 02, 2025
Gretchen Cryer (Book and Lyrics) and Nancy Ford (Composer), whose I’M GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER AND TAKING IT ON THE ROAD which will soon be locally staged by The Musical Theater Project, are known for their “firsts.” They were the first female writing team in the history of American musical theater and the duo’s NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN (1967) was the first anti-war musical of the Vietnam era.
by Roy Berko - June 02, 2025
Gretchen Cryer (Book and Lyrics) and Nancy Ford (Composer), whose I’M GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER AND TAKING IT ON THE ROAD which will soon be locally staged by The Musical Theater Project, are known for their “firsts.” They were the first female writing team in the history of American musical theater and the duo’s NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN (1967) was the first anti-war musical of the Vietnam era.
BorderLight Theatre Festival Reveals 2025 Program; Tickets On Sale Now
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2025
The BorderLight Theatre Festival, taking place July 16th-19th across 16 stages in the Playhouse Square District, has announced its lineup, with tickets now on sale.
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2025
The BorderLight Theatre Festival, taking place July 16th-19th across 16 stages in the Playhouse Square District, has announced its lineup, with tickets now on sale.
May Pang to Exhibit Candid Photos Of John Lennon at The Treelawn Social Club & Music Hall
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2025
'The Lost Weekend - The Photography of May Pang' exhibition will provide fans a rare opportunity to see John Lennon in a new light at The Treelawn Social Club & Music Hall. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2025
'The Lost Weekend - The Photography of May Pang' exhibition will provide fans a rare opportunity to see John Lennon in a new light at The Treelawn Social Club & Music Hall. Learn more!
Cleveland Public Theatre Presents GOLDEN FLAME By Raymond Bobgan
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2025
Cleveland Public Theatre will present the World Premiere of Golden Flame Invitation by Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan and Cleveland CORE Ensemble. Running June 12 through June 29, 2025.
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2025
Cleveland Public Theatre will present the World Premiere of Golden Flame Invitation by Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan and Cleveland CORE Ensemble. Running June 12 through June 29, 2025.
THE BASEMENT YARD POCAST TOUR is Coming to the Palace Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
The Basement Yard boys are hitting the road and bringing their hilarious hit podcast to a city near you. See them at the Palace Theatre in September! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
The Basement Yard boys are hitting the road and bringing their hilarious hit podcast to a city near you. See them at the Palace Theatre in September! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Tickets For BEETLEJUICE at Playhouse Square on Sale This Week
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2025
Playhouse Square announced that single tickets for the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, will go on sale this week.
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2025
Playhouse Square announced that single tickets for the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, will go on sale this week.
Mary Zimmerman-Directed OUR TOWN And More Announced for Cleveland Play House 2025-26 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
Cleveland Play House has announced the 2025-26 season that will take and transport audiences beyond pure entertainment with gripping stories, powerful performances, and unforgettable moments.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
Cleveland Play House has announced the 2025-26 season that will take and transport audiences beyond pure entertainment with gripping stories, powerful performances, and unforgettable moments.
Video: Preview of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Cleveland Play House
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2025
Watch a new look at Fiddler on the Roof at Cleveland Playhouse. The cast features Robert Cuccioli as Tevye, Joanna Glushak as Golde, and Kristine Zbornik as Yente. See the video and learn more about the new production!
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2025
Watch a new look at Fiddler on the Roof at Cleveland Playhouse. The cast features Robert Cuccioli as Tevye, Joanna Glushak as Golde, and Kristine Zbornik as Yente. See the video and learn more about the new production!
KWINGO'S COMEDY REVUE to be Presented at Cleveland Public Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2025
On the heels of Cleveland Pride, Cleveland Public Theatre will present Kwingo's Comedy Revue, a new comedy show conceptualized by CPT's National New Play Network (NNPN) Producer in Residence, Kadijah Wingo (aka Kwingo).
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2025
On the heels of Cleveland Pride, Cleveland Public Theatre will present Kwingo's Comedy Revue, a new comedy show conceptualized by CPT's National New Play Network (NNPN) Producer in Residence, Kadijah Wingo (aka Kwingo).
Review: NOISES OFF at Great Lakes Theater Festival
by Roy Berko - May 04, 2025
Two aspects are important in understanding why people often react diametrically to the play. First is that it is a British farce. It is not intended to carry a social message. It is not a Shakespeare drama or tragedy.
by Roy Berko - May 04, 2025
Two aspects are important in understanding why people often react diametrically to the play. First is that it is a British farce. It is not intended to carry a social message. It is not a Shakespeare drama or tragedy.
MEAN GIRLS, THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, and More Set For Beck Center For The Arts 2025-2026 Theater Season
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2025
Beck Center for the Arts has announced its 2025-2026 Professional Theater Season, the 92nd season which includes a big splash, comedies, dramas, musicals, and a new collaboration with Oberlin College & Conservatory Music Theater Program.
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2025
Beck Center for the Arts has announced its 2025-2026 Professional Theater Season, the 92nd season which includes a big splash, comedies, dramas, musicals, and a new collaboration with Oberlin College & Conservatory Music Theater Program.
The Cleveland Orchestra Reveals Artistic Appointments For 2025–26 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2025
The Cleveland Orchestra has added three new members to its artistic and creative team, continuing the Orchestra's commitment to innovation, community engagement, and musical excellence. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2025
The Cleveland Orchestra has added three new members to its artistic and creative team, continuing the Orchestra's commitment to innovation, community engagement, and musical excellence. Learn more!
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