Playhouse Square Presents RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2018
Following four successful years of touring and more than 350 performances, the critically acclaimed Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical will fly into Cleveland, December 7 - 9, live on stage with the world's most famous reindeer and a holly jolly cast of iconic characters including Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius and the Abominable Snow Monster will help Santa save Christmas.
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2018
Following four successful years of touring and more than 350 performances, the critically acclaimed Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical will fly into Cleveland, December 7 - 9, live on stage with the world's most famous reindeer and a holly jolly cast of iconic characters including Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius and the Abominable Snow Monster will help Santa save Christmas.
Photo Flash: Cleveland Public Theatre Presents EVERYTHING IS OKAY (AND OTHER HELPFUL LIES)
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2018
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to present the world premiere of Everything is Okay (and other helpful lies). The production is onstage from October 20 - November 10, 2018, in CPT's James Levin Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2018
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to present the world premiere of Everything is Okay (and other helpful lies). The production is onstage from October 20 - November 10, 2018, in CPT's James Levin Theatre.
Cleveland Public Library & The Cleveland Orchestra Partner To Digitize And Release Orchestra's Archival Scrapbooks
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2018
Cleveland Public Library and The Cleveland Orchestra are pleased to announce the public release of the first wave of digitized materials from The Cleveland Orchestra Archives' News and Reviews Collection during National Archives Month (October), which is available now to the public for free at https://cplorg.contentdm.oclc.org. The overarching collection contains thousands of articles, reviews, and ephemera documenting the Orchestra's 100-year history, and its digitization represents a successful collaborative partnership between two longstanding Cleveland institutions.
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2018
Cleveland Public Library and The Cleveland Orchestra are pleased to announce the public release of the first wave of digitized materials from The Cleveland Orchestra Archives' News and Reviews Collection during National Archives Month (October), which is available now to the public for free at https://cplorg.contentdm.oclc.org. The overarching collection contains thousands of articles, reviews, and ephemera documenting the Orchestra's 100-year history, and its digitization represents a successful collaborative partnership between two longstanding Cleveland institutions.
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE LIVE Returns Oct. 24
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2018
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, the 15-time Emmy Award-winning show that sparked America's fascination with dance, returns to the road this fall with the 15th installment of its blockbuster annual tour, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE LIVE! 2018.
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2018
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, the 15-time Emmy Award-winning show that sparked America's fascination with dance, returns to the road this fall with the 15th installment of its blockbuster annual tour, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE LIVE! 2018.
Cleveland Play House Awarded AAEDD Grant For CARE Program
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2018
Cleveland Play House (CPH) has been awarded a grant through the Assistance for Arts Education Development and Dissemination Grants Program (AAEDD), which will provide $2 million to continue and expand Compassionate Arts Remaking Education (CARE) over the next four years. CPH, in partnership with the Cleveland Municipal School District, will add an additional six teachers, and expand to a total of 10 schools and reach over 4,100 students with CARE.
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2018
Cleveland Play House (CPH) has been awarded a grant through the Assistance for Arts Education Development and Dissemination Grants Program (AAEDD), which will provide $2 million to continue and expand Compassionate Arts Remaking Education (CARE) over the next four years. CPH, in partnership with the Cleveland Municipal School District, will add an additional six teachers, and expand to a total of 10 schools and reach over 4,100 students with CARE.
Popular Podcast “Serial” Discusses Season 3 At Playhouse Square
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2018
Serial, the investigative journalism podcast and first podcast to win a Peabody Award, narrates true stories over multiple episodes each season. From the creators of public radio's "This American Life," Sarah Koenig and Emmanuel Dzotsi (an Ohio native) take Season 3 of Serial on the road, dissecting stories of cases as they wind through the justice system.
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2018
Serial, the investigative journalism podcast and first podcast to win a Peabody Award, narrates true stories over multiple episodes each season. From the creators of public radio's "This American Life," Sarah Koenig and Emmanuel Dzotsi (an Ohio native) take Season 3 of Serial on the road, dissecting stories of cases as they wind through the justice system.
Beck Center For The Arts Welcomes the Holidays with SHREK THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2018
Beck Center for the Arts celebrates the holidays with a fun production for the whole family, SHREK THE MUSICAL.
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2018
Beck Center for the Arts celebrates the holidays with a fun production for the whole family, SHREK THE MUSICAL.
One Week Left To Submit Nominations for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards!
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2018
Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2018
Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
Verb Ballets Commissions Two New Ballets
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2018
Verb Ballets has commissioned two new ballet by Cleveland choreographers Kay Eichman and Richard Dickinson. The public is invited on October 26, 2018 for Live @ Noon an exclusive working rehearsal with the choreographers. This unique opportunity will provide insight into the work of creating a new ballet and the choreographers process. Pack a lunch to enjoy during the rehearsal followed by dessert to be provided.
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2018
Verb Ballets has commissioned two new ballet by Cleveland choreographers Kay Eichman and Richard Dickinson. The public is invited on October 26, 2018 for Live @ Noon an exclusive working rehearsal with the choreographers. This unique opportunity will provide insight into the work of creating a new ballet and the choreographers process. Pack a lunch to enjoy during the rehearsal followed by dessert to be provided.
ROCK OF AGES Rolls Into Akron
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2018
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 beginning this fall. Nominated for five Tony Awards including Best Musical, the all new production will play Akron's E.J. Thomas Hall, November 13 and 14, 2018 as part of the 18-19 Broadway in Akron Series.
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2018
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 beginning this fall. Nominated for five Tony Awards including Best Musical, the all new production will play Akron's E.J. Thomas Hall, November 13 and 14, 2018 as part of the 18-19 Broadway in Akron Series.
CIM Announces New 2018-19 Opera Season With Celebrations And Debuts
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2018
The allure of magic and fantasy in books and films extends to the world of opera, as the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) announces its 2018-19 Opera Theater season. The season launches with two 20th-century one-act masterpieces in which human and non-human worlds meet in magical ways, continues with a groundbreaking masterpiece of the French Baroque, and concludes with its annual spring scenes program.
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2018
The allure of magic and fantasy in books and films extends to the world of opera, as the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) announces its 2018-19 Opera Theater season. The season launches with two 20th-century one-act masterpieces in which human and non-human worlds meet in magical ways, continues with a groundbreaking masterpiece of the French Baroque, and concludes with its annual spring scenes program.
Jamie Farr, M*A*S*H Star And Toledo Native, Will Make Special Guest Appearance In Cleveland Orchestra Christmas Concert Program
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2018
The Cleveland Orchestra's annual Christmas Concerts are a holiday tradition, and Severance Hall is the destination in Northeast Ohio for families and friends to gather and celebrate the season. On Friday, December 14, this year's series of eleven concerts conducted by Richard Kaufman begins - all amidst the Yuletide splendor of Severance Hall, which will be decked out with dazzling decorations. The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus Chamber Ensemble, Cleveland Orchestra Children's Chorus - and guest choirs from The College of Wooster and the The University of Akron - join the Orchestra to fill your festivities with uplifting and joyful music.
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2018
The Cleveland Orchestra's annual Christmas Concerts are a holiday tradition, and Severance Hall is the destination in Northeast Ohio for families and friends to gather and celebrate the season. On Friday, December 14, this year's series of eleven concerts conducted by Richard Kaufman begins - all amidst the Yuletide splendor of Severance Hall, which will be decked out with dazzling decorations. The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus Chamber Ensemble, Cleveland Orchestra Children's Chorus - and guest choirs from The College of Wooster and the The University of Akron - join the Orchestra to fill your festivities with uplifting and joyful music.
Celebrate Día De Muertos At Cleveland Public Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2018
Dia de Muertos Ohio and Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) / Teatro Publico de Cleveland (TPC) proudly present the 14th Annual Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Festival in Cleveland's Detroit Shoreway neighborhood on Saturday, November 3, from 11am to 10pm, to take place at Cleveland Public Theatre, 6205 Detroit Avenue in the Gordon Square Arts District.
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2018
Dia de Muertos Ohio and Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) / Teatro Publico de Cleveland (TPC) proudly present the 14th Annual Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Festival in Cleveland's Detroit Shoreway neighborhood on Saturday, November 3, from 11am to 10pm, to take place at Cleveland Public Theatre, 6205 Detroit Avenue in the Gordon Square Arts District.
Photo Flash: JOHN By Annie Baker Opens At Dobama Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2018
Dobama Theatre continues its 18/19 Mainstage Season with the Midwest Premiere of John, running October 19 - November 11, directed by Nathan Motta.
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2018
Dobama Theatre continues its 18/19 Mainstage Season with the Midwest Premiere of John, running October 19 - November 11, directed by Nathan Motta.
CPT's Y-Haven Theatre Project Celebrates 20th Year With 2018 Production: OUTSIDE THE MIRROR
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2018
Cleveland Public Theatre and Y-Haven present Outside the Mirror, created and performed by the residents of Y-Haven, a branch of the Greater Cleveland YMCA. The Y-Haven Theatre Project is a 20-year partnership between Cleveland Public Theatre and Y-Haven, a transitional housing facility for formerly homeless men recovering from substance abuse and mental health challenges. Every year, CPT collaborates with the clients of Y-Haven to create an original theatre production, performed by the men and based on their life stories. The Y-Haven Theatre Project captures an authenticity and emotional power as the cast shares their true-to-life experiences often hidden from the world.
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2018
Cleveland Public Theatre and Y-Haven present Outside the Mirror, created and performed by the residents of Y-Haven, a branch of the Greater Cleveland YMCA. The Y-Haven Theatre Project is a 20-year partnership between Cleveland Public Theatre and Y-Haven, a transitional housing facility for formerly homeless men recovering from substance abuse and mental health challenges. Every year, CPT collaborates with the clients of Y-Haven to create an original theatre production, performed by the men and based on their life stories. The Y-Haven Theatre Project captures an authenticity and emotional power as the cast shares their true-to-life experiences often hidden from the world.
Anita Baker Brings Her Farewell Concert Series to KeyBank State Theatre at Playhouse Square
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2018
Playhouse Square and Steve Litman Presents / Urban Vibe announced that multi-Grammy Award-winning singer Anita Baker will perform at the KeyBank State Theatre on November 16-17, 2018 as part of her upcoming Farewell Concert Series. Tickets go on sale to the public on Wednesday, October 17 at 10:00 AM.
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2018
Playhouse Square and Steve Litman Presents / Urban Vibe announced that multi-Grammy Award-winning singer Anita Baker will perform at the KeyBank State Theatre on November 16-17, 2018 as part of her upcoming Farewell Concert Series. Tickets go on sale to the public on Wednesday, October 17 at 10:00 AM.
Great Lakes Theater's Production Of A CHRISTMAS CAROL Celebrates 30th Anniversary At Playhouse Square
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2018
The stage of the Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square will glow with good spirits and time-honored tradition when Great Lakes Theater (GLT) presents its 30th anniversary production of Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol, running November 30 - December 23, 2018. 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.
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2018
The stage of the Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square will glow with good spirits and time-honored tradition when Great Lakes Theater (GLT) presents its 30th anniversary production of Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol, running November 30 - December 23, 2018. 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.
Photo Flash: Cleveland Playhouse Presents Lynn Nottage's SWEAT
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2018
Cleveland Play House (CPH) brings to life Lynn Nottage's complex story of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Rust Belt drama Sweat. Set in Reading, PA, this relevant story offers audience members suspense through its intricate portrayal of characters battling to survive in a city crippled by economic stagnation. CPH Artistic Director Laura Kepley will direct. Previews begin on October 13th, with press opening on October 19th at the Outcalt Theatre in Playhouse Square. This production is sponsored by Great Lakes Brewing Company.
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2018
Cleveland Play House (CPH) brings to life Lynn Nottage's complex story of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Rust Belt drama Sweat. Set in Reading, PA, this relevant story offers audience members suspense through its intricate portrayal of characters battling to survive in a city crippled by economic stagnation. CPH Artistic Director Laura Kepley will direct. Previews begin on October 13th, with press opening on October 19th at the Outcalt Theatre in Playhouse Square. This production is sponsored by Great Lakes Brewing Company.
Photo Flash: First Look at Cleveland Public Theatre's YA MAMA
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2018
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to present Ya Mama! The production is onstage from October 11 - 27, 2018, in CPT's Gordon Square Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2018
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to present Ya Mama! The production is onstage from October 11 - 27, 2018, in CPT's Gordon Square Theatre.
Sebastian Maniscalco's Stay Hungry Tour Is Coming To Playhouse Square
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2018
A string of record-breaking sold out comedy appearances, a new top-ranked show on SiriusXM, "The Pete & Sebastian Show," and inclusion on Forbes' 2017's "The World's Highest Paid Comedians" who praised, "thanks to his enthusiasm and willingness to work, Maniscalco will likely continue to be on Forbes' list for years to come," comedian Sebastian Maniscalco is having an incredible year. People Magazine's "The people's comedian" is hitting the road for 15 cities in 2018 beginning with a January 5 opening in Montreal, Canada, where he was dubbed 'Stand Up Comedian of the Year' at Just For Laughs Festival.
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2018
A string of record-breaking sold out comedy appearances, a new top-ranked show on SiriusXM, "The Pete & Sebastian Show," and inclusion on Forbes' 2017's "The World's Highest Paid Comedians" who praised, "thanks to his enthusiasm and willingness to work, Maniscalco will likely continue to be on Forbes' list for years to come," comedian Sebastian Maniscalco is having an incredible year. People Magazine's "The people's comedian" is hitting the road for 15 cities in 2018 beginning with a January 5 opening in Montreal, Canada, where he was dubbed 'Stand Up Comedian of the Year' at Just For Laughs Festival.
BWW Review: Superb WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? @ Beck Center
by Roy Berko - October 14, 2018
Edward Albee, author of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf,' now in production at Beck Center for the Arts, is one of the best known Theatre of the Absurd American writers. This form of theatre, which was at its apex shortly following World War II, is based, in part on philosophical existentialism, which asks 'what is the purpose of existence?'
by Roy Berko - October 14, 2018
Edward Albee, author of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf,' now in production at Beck Center for the Arts, is one of the best known Theatre of the Absurd American writers. This form of theatre, which was at its apex shortly following World War II, is based, in part on philosophical existentialism, which asks 'what is the purpose of existence?'
EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME) Comes to Clague Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2018
Clague Playhouse's holiday show will be "Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)". Instead of performing Charles Dickens' beloved holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told. A madcap romp through the holiday season. The play is written by Michael Carleton, James FitzGerald and John K. Alvarez and is directed by Robert Gibb and our cast features Michael Frye, Bob Goddard and Don Knepper.
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2018
Clague Playhouse's holiday show will be "Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)". Instead of performing Charles Dickens' beloved holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told. A madcap romp through the holiday season. The play is written by Michael Carleton, James FitzGerald and John K. Alvarez and is directed by Robert Gibb and our cast features Michael Frye, Bob Goddard and Don Knepper.
BWW Review: Less than clever CANNIBAL! THE MUSICAL raw @ Blank Canvas
by Roy Berko - October 13, 2018
As Blank Canvas's program notes states, 'Before 'South Park.' Before 'The Book of Mormon. There was 'Cannibal! The Musical!'
by Roy Berko - October 13, 2018
As Blank Canvas's program notes states, 'Before 'South Park.' Before 'The Book of Mormon. There was 'Cannibal! The Musical!'
Robert Dubac's THE BOOK OF MORON Comes To Cleveland
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2018
Robert Dubac's newest Off-Broadway solo hit, THE BOOK OF MORON, has been described as one of the most "Hilarious" "Intelligent" and "Scorching" satirical attacks on idiocracy since Mark Twain. (And "idiocracy" isn't even a word. How dumb is that?)
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2018
Robert Dubac's newest Off-Broadway solo hit, THE BOOK OF MORON, has been described as one of the most "Hilarious" "Intelligent" and "Scorching" satirical attacks on idiocracy since Mark Twain. (And "idiocracy" isn't even a word. How dumb is that?)
Tickets for LES MISERABLES Are On Sale Now
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2018
Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISERABLES, is on sale now for its much anticipated Cleveland engagement at Playhouse Square as part of the KeyBank Broadway Series direct from a celebrated two-and-a-half year Broadway engagement.
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2018
Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISERABLES, is on sale now for its much anticipated Cleveland engagement at Playhouse Square as part of the KeyBank Broadway Series direct from a celebrated two-and-a-half year Broadway engagement.
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