Psychological Illusionist Joshua Seth returns to Playhouse Square
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2019
Say the name "Joshua Seth" and many Kent, OH residents will tell you that he is the hometown boy who made good in the entertainment world, while adult fans of animation will say Joshua is best known as the villainous voice of Tetsuo, the starring role in the animated masterpiece, Akira (2001). (He also voiced the evil Young Knives in Trigun and the heroic Elk in Arc the Lad.) On the other hand, Playhouse Square theatergoers will tell you that Joshua Seth is the amazing psychological illusionist who has entertained them with his one-man show "Beyond Belief".
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2019
Say the name "Joshua Seth" and many Kent, OH residents will tell you that he is the hometown boy who made good in the entertainment world, while adult fans of animation will say Joshua is best known as the villainous voice of Tetsuo, the starring role in the animated masterpiece, Akira (2001). (He also voiced the evil Young Knives in Trigun and the heroic Elk in Arc the Lad.) On the other hand, Playhouse Square theatergoers will tell you that Joshua Seth is the amazing psychological illusionist who has entertained them with his one-man show "Beyond Belief".
Verb Ballets Celebrates the Life of Ian Horvath
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2019
Verb Ballets, Northeast Ohio's premiere contemporary ballet company, celebrates the life and work of Ian Horvath (1943-1990) on February 9, 2019 in an evening titled Dance Legacy: Celebrating the Life of Ian Horvath. The three-part performance will honor Horvath's impact on dance in Cleveland and will recognize his work as an AIDS advocate. Tragically, he lost his battle to AIDS at the age of 46.
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2019
Verb Ballets, Northeast Ohio's premiere contemporary ballet company, celebrates the life and work of Ian Horvath (1943-1990) on February 9, 2019 in an evening titled Dance Legacy: Celebrating the Life of Ian Horvath. The three-part performance will honor Horvath's impact on dance in Cleveland and will recognize his work as an AIDS advocate. Tragically, he lost his battle to AIDS at the age of 46.
Family Night Announced At The Canton Museum Of Art
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2019
The Canton Museum of Art (CMA), one of Northeast Ohio's premier American art museums, is offering a family event night titled Cleveland to Canton, on Saturday, February 16 from 5:00PM - 7:00PM with doors opening at 4:30PM. Admission to the event is free, but pre-registration is required. Registration is available on the CMA website at https://www.cantonart.org/classes/cleveland-canton-free-family-night-cma-0
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2019
The Canton Museum of Art (CMA), one of Northeast Ohio's premier American art museums, is offering a family event night titled Cleveland to Canton, on Saturday, February 16 from 5:00PM - 7:00PM with doors opening at 4:30PM. Admission to the event is free, but pre-registration is required. Registration is available on the CMA website at https://www.cantonart.org/classes/cleveland-canton-free-family-night-cma-0
SCHOOL OF ROCK Premieres In Cleveland At Playhouse Square
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2019
Broadway legend Andrew Lloyd Webber's high-octane Broadway and West End hit School of Rock - The Musical is coming to Playhouse Square's Connor Palace for a three-week engagement, March 5-24, 2019, as part of the KeyBank Broadway Series.
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2019
Broadway legend Andrew Lloyd Webber's high-octane Broadway and West End hit School of Rock - The Musical is coming to Playhouse Square's Connor Palace for a three-week engagement, March 5-24, 2019, as part of the KeyBank Broadway Series.
Kent State's Kent Keyboard Series To Present A Folk-infused Chamber Music Concert Feb. 24
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2019
The Kent Keyboard Series continues its 2018-2019 season with pianist Donna Lee, Steinway Artist, and professor and coordinator of piano at Kent State University, on Sun., Feb. 24 at 5 p.m. in Ludwig Recital Hall. She will be joined by clarinetist Daniel Gilbert, a faculty member at the prestigious University of Michigan, and violinist Miho Hashizume, a member of the renowned Cleveland Orchestra and holder of the Theodore Rautenberg Endowed Chair. Kent State's Ludwig Recital Hall is at 1325 Theatre Drive in the Center for the Performing Arts on the Kent Campus. Ample free and handicap accessible parking is available.
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2019
The Kent Keyboard Series continues its 2018-2019 season with pianist Donna Lee, Steinway Artist, and professor and coordinator of piano at Kent State University, on Sun., Feb. 24 at 5 p.m. in Ludwig Recital Hall. She will be joined by clarinetist Daniel Gilbert, a faculty member at the prestigious University of Michigan, and violinist Miho Hashizume, a member of the renowned Cleveland Orchestra and holder of the Theodore Rautenberg Endowed Chair. Kent State's Ludwig Recital Hall is at 1325 Theatre Drive in the Center for the Performing Arts on the Kent Campus. Ample free and handicap accessible parking is available.
The Cleveland Orchestra Extends Vinay Parameswaran's Contract As Assistant Conductor & Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra Music Director
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2019
The Cleveland Orchestra has announced an extension of Assistant Conductor Vinay Parameswaran's contracts. The agreement continues Parameswaran's tenure with the Orchestra for two years through the 2020-21 season. He will continue to hold the Elizabeth Ring and William Gwinn Mather Assistant Conductor Endowed Chair. A concurrent agreement extends Parameswaran's role as Music Director of the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra through the same period.
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2019
The Cleveland Orchestra has announced an extension of Assistant Conductor Vinay Parameswaran's contracts. The agreement continues Parameswaran's tenure with the Orchestra for two years through the 2020-21 season. He will continue to hold the Elizabeth Ring and William Gwinn Mather Assistant Conductor Endowed Chair. A concurrent agreement extends Parameswaran's role as Music Director of the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra through the same period.
Canton Museum of Art Installing State of the Art Storage Systems with Support from Local Foundations
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2019
While the Canton Museum of Art (CMA) is currently showcasing more than 200 major works from its Permanent Collection in the exhibition "In The Parisian Salon," featuring artists such as John Singer Sargent, Winslow Homer, and Edward Hopper, something even more spectacular is occurring behind the scenes. To ensure these and other works are preserved and protected for all to enjoy for years to come, CMA is renovating its collection storage areas to install new floor-mounted art storage racks. This new system will provide heightened protection to some of the Museum's largest and most important works, while increasing storage capacity and allowing greater ease of movement and safety for curatorial staff when handling the art.
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2019
While the Canton Museum of Art (CMA) is currently showcasing more than 200 major works from its Permanent Collection in the exhibition "In The Parisian Salon," featuring artists such as John Singer Sargent, Winslow Homer, and Edward Hopper, something even more spectacular is occurring behind the scenes. To ensure these and other works are preserved and protected for all to enjoy for years to come, CMA is renovating its collection storage areas to install new floor-mounted art storage racks. This new system will provide heightened protection to some of the Museum's largest and most important works, while increasing storage capacity and allowing greater ease of movement and safety for curatorial staff when handling the art.
ROCK OF AGES Returns To Playhouse Square
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2019
Fifth Estate Entertainment is proud to announce the mind-blowing, face melting, nothin' but a good time, audience favorite ROCK OF AGES will return to the stage with a tenth anniversary tour
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2019
Fifth Estate Entertainment is proud to announce the mind-blowing, face melting, nothin' but a good time, audience favorite ROCK OF AGES will return to the stage with a tenth anniversary tour
BWW Review: Lakeland Civic Theatre 's FREAKY FRIDAY is missing the freaky!
by Roy Berko - February 03, 2019
by Roy Berko - February 03, 2019
Lakeland Theatre Presents FREAKY FRIDAY
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2019
Lakeland's 2018-19 season concludes with the first locally produced production of the musical version of Mary Rodgers' classic Young Adult novel Freaky Today. Freaky Today, which opens on February 1, 2019 and runs for three weeks at Lakeland Community College's Rodehorst Performing Arts Center, is directed by Martin Friedman and under the Musical Direction of Matthew Dolan.
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2019
Lakeland's 2018-19 season concludes with the first locally produced production of the musical version of Mary Rodgers' classic Young Adult novel Freaky Today. Freaky Today, which opens on February 1, 2019 and runs for three weeks at Lakeland Community College's Rodehorst Performing Arts Center, is directed by Martin Friedman and under the Musical Direction of Matthew Dolan.
BWW Review: Reimagined MISS SAIGON Gets Standing “O” At The Connor Palace, But...
by Roy Berko - January 31, 2019
Before you ask, 'Yes, a helicopter lands on stage in the touring production of 'Miss Saigon,' now on stage at the KeyBank State Theatre, but, as with the production itself there is a 'but . . .'.
by Roy Berko - January 31, 2019
Before you ask, 'Yes, a helicopter lands on stage in the touring production of 'Miss Saigon,' now on stage at the KeyBank State Theatre, but, as with the production itself there is a 'but . . .'.
Kent State University Orchestra To Feature Winners Of The Annual Concerto Competition
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2019
The Kent State University Orchestra presents its fourth subscription series concert of the 2018-2019 season on Sun., Feb. 17 at 3 p.m. in the University Auditorium at Cartwright Hall. Joining the orchestra are the student winners of the annual concerto competition: Heather Morrison, undergraduate soprano, and Vicky Hei Man Tong, graduate pianist. Cartwright Hall is at 650 Hilltop Drive in Kent, Ohio. Free parking is available off of Terrace Drive. Advance tickets are available online, in-person and over the phone through the Performing Arts Box Office.
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2019
The Kent State University Orchestra presents its fourth subscription series concert of the 2018-2019 season on Sun., Feb. 17 at 3 p.m. in the University Auditorium at Cartwright Hall. Joining the orchestra are the student winners of the annual concerto competition: Heather Morrison, undergraduate soprano, and Vicky Hei Man Tong, graduate pianist. Cartwright Hall is at 650 Hilltop Drive in Kent, Ohio. Free parking is available off of Terrace Drive. Advance tickets are available online, in-person and over the phone through the Performing Arts Box Office.
Organist Paul Jacobs To Give American Premiere Of Deutsch's OKEANOS With Cleveland Orchestra
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2019
Grammy Award-winning organist Paul Jacobs has been invited to appear as soloist with the Cleveland Orchestra and Music Director Franz Welser-Most, to give the highly anticipated American premiere of Bernd Richard Deutsch's Okeanos, Concerto for organ and orchestra. Performances are slated for Thursday evening, March 14, 2019 at 7:30 pm; Friday evening, March 15, 2019 at 8 pm; Saturday evening, March 16, 2019 at 8 pm; and Sunday afternoon, March 17, 2019 at 3 pm at Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106.
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2019
Grammy Award-winning organist Paul Jacobs has been invited to appear as soloist with the Cleveland Orchestra and Music Director Franz Welser-Most, to give the highly anticipated American premiere of Bernd Richard Deutsch's Okeanos, Concerto for organ and orchestra. Performances are slated for Thursday evening, March 14, 2019 at 7:30 pm; Friday evening, March 15, 2019 at 8 pm; Saturday evening, March 16, 2019 at 8 pm; and Sunday afternoon, March 17, 2019 at 3 pm at Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106.
Photo Flash: Cleveland Public Theatre & Teatro Público de Cleveland Present LA GRINGA
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2019
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) and Teatro Publico de Cleveland (TPC) present La Gringa (Spanish), a play by Carmen Rivera, directed by Ernesto Luna Camargo. The play will be performed in Spanish, with English subtitles, by TPC ensemble members and will run February 14 - March 2, 2019, in CPT's James Levin Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2019
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) and Teatro Publico de Cleveland (TPC) present La Gringa (Spanish), a play by Carmen Rivera, directed by Ernesto Luna Camargo. The play will be performed in Spanish, with English subtitles, by TPC ensemble members and will run February 14 - March 2, 2019, in CPT's James Levin Theatre.
Psychological Illusionist Joshua Seth returns to Playhouse Square
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2019
Say the name "Joshua Seth" and many Kent, OH residents will tell you that he is the hometown boy who made good in the entertainment world, while adult fans of animation will say Joshua is best known as the villainous voice of Tetsuo, the starring role in the animated masterpiece, Akira (2001). (He also voiced the evil Young Knives in Trigun and the heroic Elk in Arc the Lad.) On the other hand, Playhouse Square theatergoers will tell you that Joshua Seth is the amazing psychological illusionist who has entertained them with his one-man show "Beyond Belief".
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2019
Say the name "Joshua Seth" and many Kent, OH residents will tell you that he is the hometown boy who made good in the entertainment world, while adult fans of animation will say Joshua is best known as the villainous voice of Tetsuo, the starring role in the animated masterpiece, Akira (2001). (He also voiced the evil Young Knives in Trigun and the heroic Elk in Arc the Lad.) On the other hand, Playhouse Square theatergoers will tell you that Joshua Seth is the amazing psychological illusionist who has entertained them with his one-man show "Beyond Belief".
Bon Iver Comes to Playhouse Square
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2019
Bon Iver has generated worldwide praise from critics and fans alike since the release of the band's debut album For Emma, Forever Ago in 2007. After assembling a talented touring band and traveling across the world, Bon Iver released its highly anticipated 2011 follow-up album, Bon Iver, Bon Iver. Met with further critical acclaim, the release netted Grammy Awards for Best Alternative Music Album and Best New Artist.
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2019
Bon Iver has generated worldwide praise from critics and fans alike since the release of the band's debut album For Emma, Forever Ago in 2007. After assembling a talented touring band and traveling across the world, Bon Iver released its highly anticipated 2011 follow-up album, Bon Iver, Bon Iver. Met with further critical acclaim, the release netted Grammy Awards for Best Alternative Music Album and Best New Artist.
BWW Review: RAISIN IN THE SUN at Ensemble Theatre
by Roy Berko - January 28, 2019
It is entirely appropriate that the songs of Nina Simone were heard before, during intermissions and following the Ensemble production of Lorraine Hansberry's 'A Raisin in the Sun.' Simone, an activist and singer, was strongly influenced by Hansberry, who was the first female African-American playwright to have a play performed on Broadway.
by Roy Berko - January 28, 2019
It is entirely appropriate that the songs of Nina Simone were heard before, during intermissions and following the Ensemble production of Lorraine Hansberry's 'A Raisin in the Sun.' Simone, an activist and singer, was strongly influenced by Hansberry, who was the first female African-American playwright to have a play performed on Broadway.
BWW Review: “Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again,” captivates and frustrates at Dobama
by Roy Berko - January 26, 2019
by Roy Berko - January 26, 2019
Print Club Of Cleveland Celebrates Their Centennial At Beck Center For The Arts
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2019
Beck Center for the Arts is pleased to welcome The Print Club of Cleveland to its Jean Bulicek Gallery for the first time ever. Curated by Beck Center's Gallery Coordinator, Linda Merchant with help from The Print Club, the exhibition features a diverse range of prints from various artists spanning the years of 1927-2016.
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2019
Beck Center for the Arts is pleased to welcome The Print Club of Cleveland to its Jean Bulicek Gallery for the first time ever. Curated by Beck Center's Gallery Coordinator, Linda Merchant with help from The Print Club, the exhibition features a diverse range of prints from various artists spanning the years of 1927-2016.
Helen Welch Stars in SUPERSTAR: THE CARPENTERS STORY
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2019
While the string of new megahits by The Carpenters ended with the 1983 death of Karen Carpenter, the catalog of songs by the Grammy-winning brother-sister duo have become classics.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2019
While the string of new megahits by The Carpenters ended with the 1983 death of Karen Carpenter, the catalog of songs by the Grammy-winning brother-sister duo have become classics.
BWW Review: THE IMPACT OF SHUFFLE ALONG at The Musical Theater Project And Karamu
by Roy Berko - January 23, 2019
Musical theater and Broadway have been changed by some specific shows. Included are 'Oklahoma!,' the first book musical, 'Hair,' and its strong political/anti-war presence, 'Chorus Line,' with its emphasis on dance, and 'Rent' and its millennium theme. Another show, which tends not to be as commonly known, is 'Shuffle Along.'
by Roy Berko - January 23, 2019
Musical theater and Broadway have been changed by some specific shows. Included are 'Oklahoma!,' the first book musical, 'Hair,' and its strong political/anti-war presence, 'Chorus Line,' with its emphasis on dance, and 'Rent' and its millennium theme. Another show, which tends not to be as commonly known, is 'Shuffle Along.'
Playhouse Square Announces Five Executive Promotions
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2019
Art Falco and Gina Vernaci announced today the promotion of Patricia Gaul to executive vice president and general counsel, and the promotions of Tim Birch, David Greene, Autumn Kiser and Michelle Ryan Stewart to senior vice president. All are effective January 28, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2019
Art Falco and Gina Vernaci announced today the promotion of Patricia Gaul to executive vice president and general counsel, and the promotions of Tim Birch, David Greene, Autumn Kiser and Michelle Ryan Stewart to senior vice president. All are effective January 28, 2019.
Broadway In Akron Presents FINDING NEVERLAND
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2019
Finding Neverland, the enchanting Broadway musical, will be making its way to Akron's E.J. Thomas Hall on March 5 and 6, 2019 as part of the 18-19 Broadway in Akron Series.
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2019
Finding Neverland, the enchanting Broadway musical, will be making its way to Akron's E.J. Thomas Hall on March 5 and 6, 2019 as part of the 18-19 Broadway in Akron Series.
Disney's THE LION KING On Sale February 11
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2019
Disney Theatrical Productions and Playhouse Square are thrilled to announce that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney's THE LION KING go on sale to the public on February 11, 2019. Disney's THE LION KING will leap onto the KeyBank State Theatre stage on August 7 for a limited four-week engagement through September 1, 2019, appearing as a Huntington Featured Performance.
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2019
Disney Theatrical Productions and Playhouse Square are thrilled to announce that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney's THE LION KING go on sale to the public on February 11, 2019. Disney's THE LION KING will leap onto the KeyBank State Theatre stage on August 7 for a limited four-week engagement through September 1, 2019, appearing as a Huntington Featured Performance.
BWW Review: Brilliantly theatrical “An Iliad” at Cleveland Play House
by Roy Berko - January 19, 2019
by Roy Berko - January 19, 2019
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