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Ensemble Rings In 2018 With ANGELS IN AMERICA: PART ONE: MILLENIUM APPROACHES
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2018
New York City in the mid-1980s. In the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administration, New Yorkers grapple with life and death, love and sex, heaven and hell. In the first part of Tony Kushner's epic, a gay man is abandoned by his lover when he contracts the AIDS virus, and a closeted Mormon lawyer's marriage to his pill-popping wife stalls.
'Torchwood,' 'Arrow' Star John Barrowman To Appear At Wizard World Comic Con
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2018
Perhaps best known for roles as Captain Jack Harkness from Doctor Who/Torchwood and Malcolm Merlyn in the hit series Arrow and Legends of Tomorrow, popular guest John Barrowman will make a triumphant return to Wizard World Comic Con at upcoming shows in St. Louis (February 3-4) and Cleveland (March 3-4). Barrowman will greet fans, sign autographs, pose for photo ops and conduct an interactive Q&A session during the pop culture extravaganzas in both cities.
Lakeland Theatre Presents MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2018
Lakeland's 2017-18 season concludes with the passionate and oft-misunderstood musical by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth Merrily We Roll Along which opens on February 2, 2018 and runs for three weeks at Lakeland Community College's Rodehorst Performing Arts Center. Merrily. Merrily is directed by Martin Friedman and under the Musical Direction of by Jordan Cooper.
ANGELS IN AMERICA Opens Friday at Ensemble Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2018
New York City in the mid-1980s. In the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administration, New Yorkers grapple with life and death, love and sex, heaven and hell. In the first part of Tony Kushner's epic, a gay man is abandoned by his lover when he contracts the AIDS virus, and a closeted Mormon lawyer's marriage to his pill-popping wife stalls.
CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC Adds New Year's Eve Show
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2017
Beginning December 27 through December 31, 2017 audiences will be captivated by the magic of the holiday season when the U.K. sensation Champions of Magic perform at The Connor Palace at Playhouse Square. The Champions of Magic follow in the illustrious company of the most famous illusionist of all time, Houdini, who performed at the Palace Theatre in 1915. A perfect show for the whole family! The five world-class illusionists that make up this mind-bending theatrical production are coming to the USA for the very first time, following four years in the UK, with sold-out shows, rave reviews and a run in London's West End.
CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC to Bring Holiday Illusions to Playhouse Square
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2017
Beginning December 27, audiences will be captivated by the magic of the holiday season when the U.K. sensation Champions of Magic perform at the Connor Palace at Playhouse Square.
BWW Review: BWW-CLE PROFESSIONAL THEATER TRIBUTES--2017 at Greater Cleveland Theatre
by Roy Berko - December 24, 2017
Greater Cleveland is blessed with a vital theater scene. It the purpose of BROADWAY WORLD.COM-CLEVELAND PROFESSIONAL THEATER TRIBUTES (BWW-CLE Theater Tributes), to recognize theatrical experiences that, in the subjective view of this reviewer, were excellent and deserve recognition.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards; Just One Week Left!
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
CPT to Start Conversation About HOW TO END POVERTY IN 90 MINUTES
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2017
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) and United Way of Greater Cleveland are proud to present Sojourn Theatre's How to End Poverty in 90 Minutes(with 119 people you may or may not know). The production is onstage from January 24 through 28 at CPT's historic Gordon Square Theatre.
Cleveland Play House Celebrates the 'Godmother of Rock and Roll' with MARIE AND ROSETTA
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2017
Cleveland Play House (CPH) is proud to bring George Brant's Marie and Rosetta to the Allen Theatre stage. Marie and Rosetta chronicles the story of 2018 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Early Influence Inductee Sister Rosetta Tharpe and her counterpart Marie Knight as they changed the landscape of modern music. Miche Braden will make her return to Cleveland Play House as Sister Rosetta Tharpe alongside CPH newcomer Chaz Hodges as Marie Knight. Directed by Neil Pepe, Marie and Rosetta runs January 20 through February 11, 2018 in the Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square.
CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC Adds Cleveland Show, 1/6
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2017
By popular demand, the CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC have added yet another performance Sat., JAN. 6 at a perfect-for-families time of 3 pm at the Connor Palace. Tickets go on sale today, starting at $19.99, available at playhousesquare.org; 216-241-6000 and the Ticket Office.
Ensemble Rings In 2018 With ANGELS IN AMERICA: PART ONE: MILLENIUM APPROACHES
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2017
New York City in the mid-1980s. In the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administration, New Yorkers grapple with life and death, love and sex, heaven and hell. In the first part of Tony Kushner's epic, a gay man is abandoned by his lover when he contracts the AIDS virus, and a closeted Mormon lawyer's marriage to his pill-popping wife stalls.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards; Just Two Weeks Left!
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
SHOPKINS LIVE! to Arrive at Playhouse Square This Winter
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2017
Shopkins Live! the first live theatrical production based on the phenomenally successful Shopkins toy brand will bring the national tour to the State Theatre today, December 15.
African American Masterpieces Celebrated in New Canton Museum of Art Exhibition
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2017
Canton Museum of Art (CMA) presents a new exhibition African American Masterpieces: Collection Highlights on view now through March 4, 2018. In conjunction with an exhibition of woodcarvings by Elijah Pierce, this exhibition showcases paintings and ceramics created between 1945 and 2010.
BWW Review: The LOUSH SISTERS Are Boozing and Sexing It Up Again at Cleveland Public Theatre
by Roy Berko - December 14, 2017
Yes, Holly (Beth Wood) and Jolly (Liz Conway) are back again. This time in Cleveland Public Theatre's world premiere of' The Loush Sisters Get Hard for the Holidays.'
NY Times Bestselling Author Neil Gaiman Makes His First Playhouse Square Appearance
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2017
An Evening with Neil Gaiman comes to Playhouse Square's KeyBank State Theatre March 9 at 8 pm. One of the most celebrated, bestselling writers of our time, his popular and critically acclaimed works bend genres while reaching audiences of all ages
Abstract Painting Exhibition ENGRAVED FIELDS Now Open
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2017
Engraved Fields features new work by Ohio artist, Jack McWhorter. These colorful, abstract paintings imbued with nature, color, and form are on view now through March 4, 2018. This original exhibition was curated by Tom Wachunas.
BWW Review: THE CHASTE GENIUS AND HIS DEATHRAY GUN, an interesting history lesson unfolds at convergence continuum
by Roy Berko - December 09, 2017
'The Chaste Genius and His DeathRay Gun,' now on stage at congruence continuum, tells the tale of an obsessive, germ phobic genius who lived most of his life trying to get financial backing from the likes of JP Morgan, to develop his ideas.
BWW Review: On Your Feet! Leaves Audience On Their Feet And Dancing at Connor Palace
by Roy Berko - December 08, 2017
Last year, within a short time after getting off the plane in Havana, it became apparent that the Cuban people adore art, music, bright colors, personal style and family unity. And, after long periods of dictatorships, revolution, communism, deprivation of food and other necessities of life, they have also developed survivor and 'can do' attitudes.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld REGION Awards; West Side Story Leads Best Production of a Musical!
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Tickets For Disney's ALADDIN On Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2017
Disney Theatrical Productions and Playhouse Square announced today that tickets for the long-awaited engagement of Disney's Aladdin will go on sale to the public TODAY at 11AM. The hit Broadway musical will begin performances in Cleveland at the KeyBank State Theatre at Playhouse Square on May 2, 2018 for a limited engagement of 4 weeks through May 27th, 2018. The opening night is Friday, May 4th at 7:30PM. Aladdin is part of the KeyBank Broadway Series at Playhouse Square.
Cleveland's Very Own Variety Circus Theatre Filled with Professional Misbehavers WIZBANG!
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2017
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to present Pinch and Squeal's WIZBANG!, originated by Jason and Danielle Tilk, featuring multiple acts performed by world-class variety performers, onstage December 8 and 9, 2017, in CPT's James Levin Theatre.
CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC Adds New Year's Eve Show
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2017
Beginning December 27 through December 31, 2017 audiences will be captivated by the magic of the holiday season when the U.K. sensation Champions of Magic perform at The Connor Palace at Playhouse Square. The Champions of Magic follow in the illustrious company of the most famous illusionist of all time, Houdini, who performed at the Palace Theatre in 1915. A perfect show for the whole family! The five world-class illusionists that make up this mind-bending theatrical production are coming to the USA for the very first time, following four years in the UK, with sold-out shows, rave reviews and a run in London's West End.
Steve Winwood Comes to Cleveland, 3/6
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2017
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter-musician and Rock Hall inductee STEVE WINWOOD, has included Playhouse Square's KeyBank State Theatre on his new tour, playing MARCH 6 at 8 pm. Tickets go on public sale tomorrow, Dec. 8, at 11 am.

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