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2020 Blossom Music Festival Will Include HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS In Concert
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2019
Next summer at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, experience Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsTM in Concert with The Cleveland Orchestra! This 2020 Blossom Music Festival movie concert will be presented in high-definition on large screens, with its unforgettable score performed live to picture by The Cleveland Orchestra. Just in time for this year's holiday gift giving, concert tickets go on sale Tuesday, November 19, 2019, through the Severance Hall Ticket Office, online at clevelandorchestra.com, or by calling Cleveland Orchestra Ticket Services at 216-231-1111 or 1-800-686-1141.
HAMILTON Will Return to Playhouse Square in 2020
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2019
Playhouse Square is has announced the return of HAMILTON for a six-week engagement as a Huntington Featured Performance, from September 22 through November 1, 2020. A limited number of season ticket packages including HAMILTON will be available to purchase on Monday, November 11 at 10:00 a.m. by calling 216-640-8800 or visiting playhousesquare.org.
BWW Review: THE BAND'S VISIT Is An Emotionally Seductive Slice Of Life Musical Drama
by Roy Berko - November 07, 2019
It's '1996, the Alexandria [Egypt] Ceremonial Police Orchestra, just arrived in Israel, and are waiting in Tel Aviv's central bus station. They expect to be welcomed by a representative from a local Arab cultural organization, but no one shows up.
Becca Kufrin and Ben Higgins to Co-Host THE BACHELOR LIVE ON STAGE at Playhouse Square's KeyBank State Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2019
'Bachelor' franchise fan favorites Becca Kufrin and Ben Higgins will co-host The Bachelor Live on Stage coming to Playhouse Square's KeyBank State Theatre April 3 at 8 pm. The 66-city nationwide tour, which kicks off February 13, brings the most successful romance reality series in television the history to their fans hometowns to help them find love. The Bachelor Live on Stage fits an entire season of 'Bachelor' drama into one evening, giving members of the audience the opportunity to find love in their own community, complete with rose ceremonies.
SESAME STREET LIVE! Comes To The Wolstein Center In April
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2019
Everyone's invited to take part in the sunniest and funniest street celebration in Sesame Street Live! Let's Party! The inaugural production under Feld Entertainment's new partnership with the non-profit educational organization, Sesame Workshop features favorite Sesame Street pals Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and more in a brand-new sensory adventure live on stage. Sesame Street Live! Let's Party! visits Cleveland, April 4 to April 5 for five performances at Wolstein Center.  Tickets go on sale November 12.
Voting Now Open For The 2019 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards, Presented by TodayTix!
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2019
Voting is NOW OPEN for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The nominees are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized!
Great Lakes Theater's Production Of A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns To Playhouse Square
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2019
The stage of the Mimi Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square will glow with good spirits and time-honored tradition when Great Lakes Theater (GLT) presents its 31st anniversary production of Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol, running November 29 a?" December 22, 2019. The production has delighted more than 750,000 people in its history, making it one of northeast Ohio's most-loved and best-attended holiday events.
BWW Review: Dynamic, Must See HAIR Commemorates Kent State Massacre of 1970
by Roy Berko - November 02, 2019
On May 4, 1970, over a period of 13-seconds, nearly 70 shots were fired upon Kent State University unarmed students by the Ohio State National Guard. The students, and their supporters, were protesting against the bombing of Cambodia by the United States, part of the ill-conceived Vietnam incursion. Forever after, to be known as 'The Kent State Massacre,' the attack killed four and wounded nine others.
MEAN GIRLS National Tour Is Coming to Playhouse Square
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2019
Playhouse Square has announced the First National Tour of Mean Girlsa?"the record-breaking new musical comedy produced by Lorne Michaels, Stuart Thompson, Sonia Friedman, and Paramount Pictures based on the hit filma?"will be coming to the Connor Palace from December 3 to 22 as part of the 2019a?"2020 KeyBank Broadway Series. Mean Girls features a book by nine-time Emmy Award winner Tina Fey, based on her screenplay for the film, music by three-time Emmy Award winner Jeff Richmond; and lyrics by two-time Tony Award nominee Nell Benjamin.
HAMLET Set To Stalk The Firestone Stage
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2019
William Shakepeare's enduring masterpiece of revenge, passion, and deception, Hamlet, is set to take life on stage for three performances in November. The play is under the direction of guest director Tess Burgler, managing director of Akron's Ohio Shakespeare Festival (OSF). Hamlet features the story of a Danish prince who returns home to find his father killed and his mother marrying the murderer. When his father's ghost rises to demand retribution, he is put in an impossible situation. Performances of Hamlet will be held at 7:30 p.m. November 21, 22, and 23, 2019, in the Linda B. Kersker Auditorium at Firestone CLC. General admission tickets to Hamlet are $8.00 in advance, $10.00 at the door, and $12.00 for reserved, VIP seating. All tickets are currently available online and at the door on the night of performance. These performances of Hamlet represent the latest in a long line of Shakespearean plays presented as on ongoing effort to educate our students as performers, technicians, and audience members to the magic and mystery of the Bard's greatest works.
The Cleveland Pops Orchestra Is Returning to Connor Palace at Playhouse Square for Their Annual Holiday Spectacular
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2019
The Cleveland Pops Orchestra returns to Connor Palace at Playhouse Square on December 1st with their annual holiday concert, a favorite holiday tradition of Cleveland. The show features traditional holiday music performed by the orchestra, chorus and youth orchestra as well as the popular audience sing along. Guest artist and Broadway star, Michael Preacely will be joining The Pops on the stage this year. Pre-concert activities begin at 1pm in the lobby.
The Case Western Reserve University/Cleveland Play House MFA Acting Program To Present THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2019
The Case Western Reserve University/Cleveland Play House (CWRU/CPH) MFA Acting Program kicks off its 2019-2020 season with Shakespeare's classic The Merchant of Venice. Directed by Broadway theatre critic and Artistic Director of Shakespeare Academy @ Stratford Sara Holdren, this timeless story runs November 6th - 16th in the Helen Theatre at Playhouse Square. The cast includes Alex Brightwell, Conor Canning, Kasey Connolly, Comfort Dolo, Gregory James, Abdul Seidu, Courtney Stennett, and Elisabeth A. Yancey. General admission tickets can be purchased at 216.241.6000 or clevelandplayhouse.com.
Cleveland Play House Holds Free Performance of A CHRISTMAS STORY
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2019
CPH Managing Director Kevin Moore announced today that The George Gund Foundation will sponsor Cleveland Play House's Free Night of Theatre performance of A Christmas Story on Sunday, December 1 at 6:30 pm.
Cleveland Public Theatre and Teatro Público De Cleveland Present A XMAS CUENTO REMIX
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2019
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) and Teatro Público de Cleveland (TPC) present the National New Play Network (NNPN) Rolling World Premiere of A Xmas Cuento Remix, by Maya Malan-Gonzalez, composition and arrangements by Emiliano Valdez and Daniel Valdez, directed by Holly Holsinger. The play will be performed in English with some Spanish by TPC ensemble members and will run December 5 a?" 21, 2019 in CPT's James Levin Theatre. 
Cleveland Public Theatre Presents 'The Loush Sisters Love Dick'ns: Oops!... They Did It Again'
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2019
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) will present the return of The Loush Sisters a?" a martini-loving, naughty-but-nice comedic duo a?" in their latest original show, The Loush Sisters Love Dick'ns: Oops!... They Did It Again. The production is onstage from November 21 through December 21 at CPT's historic Gordon Square Theatre.
Johnny Mathis Returns To Playhouse Square
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2019
The now-famous telegram read: a?oeHave found phenomenal 19-year-old singer who could go all the way!  Send contract.a??  That telegram was sent by a Columbia Records executive.   The teenage a?oesingera?? was none other than Johnny Mathis, and the year was 1956a??an Olympic year, one in which track and field star Mathis was supposed to compete in the Olympic trials.
Final Week To Submit Nominations For The 2019 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards, Presented by TodayTix!
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2019
This is the final week to submit nominations for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Don't miss your chance to make sure your favorite [REGION] Theatres are represented!
Canton Ballet Announces 2020 Touchdowns And Tutus Tryouts For High School Football Players
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2019
Canton Ballet has announced its Touchdowns and Tutus tryouts for local high school football players will be held on Sunday, November 17, at 5:00PM, at the Ballet studios in the Cultural Center for the Arts, 1001 Market Avenue North. Tryouts are open to all area high school football players, grades 9-12. No prior dance experience is required.
BWW Review: Compelling PIPELINE Wisely Brings Up More Questions Than It Answers
by Roy Berko - October 23, 2019
Multi-award-winning Dominique Morisseau is one of America's new and, in the view of many, the best of emerging playwrights.
BWW Review: THE PENELOPIAD Relates A Tale Of Mythology, With Contemporary Undertones, At Ensemble
by Roy Berko - October 22, 2019
Most Americans know Margaret Atwood as the author of 'The Handmaid's Tale,' the multi-award-winning television series.
IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS Will Warm the Stage in Cleveland
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2019
IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS, the stage adaptation of the beloved classic film, is coming to Cleveland this holiday season. The heart-warming celebration of Americana will begin performances at Playhouse Square's KeyBank State Theatre on November 26 for a limited one-week engagement through December 1, 2019 as a Huntington Featured Performance.
BWW Review: "Wakey, Wakey" leaves audience emotionally drained at Dobama.
by Roy Berko - October 20, 2019
'Wakey, Wakey' leaves audience emotionally drained at Dobama.
THE TRIALS OF ROBIN HOOD Comes to Beck Center for the Arts
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2019
Beck Center for the Arts produces the Youth Theater production of The Trials of Robin Hood in the Mackey Theater October 24 through October 27, 2019. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays. Student Matinee: Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.
Broadway In Akron Presents BEAUTIFUL The Carole King Musical
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2019
The North American tour of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning hit musical Beautiful- The Carole King Musical will welcome Kennedy Caughell (Carole King), James D. Gish (Gerry Goffin), Kathryn Boswell (Cynthia Weil), James Michael Lambert (Barry Mann), Matt Loehr (Don Kirshner) and Rachel Coloff (Genie Klein) to the Company.

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