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Cleveland Play House to Stage Compelling Production of THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2017
Think of all the beauty still left around you and be happy. These words will come alive again as Cleveland Play House produces The Diary of Anne Frank, providing an immersive experience for the audience in this adaptation never-before seen on the CPH stage.
Local Girls Cast as 'Lulu' in National Tour of WAITRESS at Playhouse Square
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2017
The Tony nominated musical WAITRESS, which will be launching its national tour at Playhouse Square with a limited three-week run October 17 - November 5 as part of the KeyBank Broadway Series, has cast two young area actresses to take on the role of 'Lulu' during the Cleveland engagement.
John Cleese Set for 'HOLY GRAIL' Event at Playhouse Square's State Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2017
Living comedy legend, John Cleese, is heading in your general direction for a live and truly unforgettable evening of conversation and audience Q&A today, September 27th at the State Theatre. Absurd and/or ridiculous questions only, please.
Champions of Magic to Throw the First Pitch at Indians Game on 9/29
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2017
On Friday, September 29, the Cleveland Indians game against the Chicago White Sox will open with the mesmerizing magic of the U.K. sensation Champions of Magic. The Champions of Magic will throw out the first pitch with a magic twist guaranteed to surprise Indians' catcher (shh! he does not know what will happen) and amaze the crowd at Progressive Field.
Photo Flash: Cleveland Public Theatre presents THE FAMILY CLAXON
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2017
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to announce the world premiere of The Family Claxon, a dark comedy by Eric Coble, 2016/2017 Nord Family Foundation Catapult Fellow, and directed by Craig J. George. The Family Claxon is onstage October 5 28, 2017, in CPT's historic Gordon Square Theatre.
Playhouse Square Announces Participating Schools for 3rd Annual Dazzle Awards
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2017
With the aim of recognizing the importance of musical theater and arts education in Northeast Ohio high schools and honoring excellence, the Playhouse Square Dazzle Awards program presented by Patricia and John Chapman is affiliated with the National High School Musical Theatre Awards ('The Jimmy Awards') presented by The Broadway League Foundation.
Local Celebrities Join Forces for August Wilson's THE AMERICAN CENTURY CYCLE Readings at Shore Cultural Centre
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2017
Shore Cultural Centre's Theatre Program, with permission from the August Wilson Estate, will present readings of acclaimed playwright August Wilson's The American Century Cycle beginning with former WEWS news anchor Leon Bibb as Caesar Wilks in Gem of the Ocean September 25 at 7:00pm in the Shore Auditorium.
First Ladies Speaker Coming To Museum For Canton Fine Arts
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2017
A dramatic portrayal of First Lady Dolly Madison will be the featured topic for the October 11th program offered by Canton Fine Arts Associates.
Cleveland Orchestra to Welcome Afendi Yusuf as Principal Clarinet
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2017
The Cleveland Orchestra and Music Director Franz Welser-Most have announced that Afendi Yusuf will join the Orchestra as principal clarinet beginning with the start of the coming Severance Hall season in September 2017.
Cleveland Public Theatre to Present A FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAY READINGS Next Month
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2017
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to announce the opening of CPT's 2017/2018 season with Teatro Publico de Cleveland's OBRAS EN EVOLUCI N! A FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAY READINGS, onstage October 5 7, 2017, in CPT's James Levin Theatre.
Cesear's Forum to Present Yasmina Reza's LIFE X 3 Through October
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2017
Yasmina Reza's LIFE x 3 finds an easy metaphor this hurricane season. The external storm reflected in three 'what if' scenarios, includes decision making, professional and marital vicissitude and reveals inner character.
Cesear's Forum to Present Yasmina Reza's LIFE X 3
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2017
A theatrical triptych, LIFE x 3 offers three variations on the same event: a dinner party gone awry. Unforeseen circumstances combine with unexpected comic and not so comic responses. The repetition and changes in each episode reflect on individual personality with consequential choices inevitable in life decision-making.
Cleveland Institute of Music Names Inaugural Minority Artist Fellows
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2017
The Cleveland Institute of Music announced today that guitarist Damian Goggans and cellist Evan Rowland-Seymour were selected as the inaugural class of its Minority Artist Fellowship (MAF) program. Goggans is a freshman at Cleveland School of the Arts and Rowland-Seymour is an eighth grader at University School in Shaker Heights. Dr. Joyce Griggs, CIM Vice President and Director of the Center for Innovative Music
BWW Review: Mesmerizing, emotion-laden “Last of the Boys” at none too fragile
by Roy Berko - September 19, 2017
War is hell and, as highlighted in Last of the Boys, its aftermath is often worse. Kudos to Sean Derry and his cast for creating a compelling evening of theater. This is must see theater for anyone interested in fine acting and a more real than life picture of the outcomes of combative and emotional wars on human beings.
Convergence-Continuum Presents SPARED as Part of 2017 Tweener Series
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2017
Convergence-continuum presents the fourth production of our 2017 Tweener Series, the dark comedy SPARED by Israel Horovitz, a one-man play performed by Robert Hawkes.
Ensemble Opens 38th Consecutive Season 'We The People' with Lisa Kron's WELL
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2017
'This play is not about my mother and me,' begins the character of Lisa. But, of course, it is about her mother, and her mother's extraordinary ability to heal a changing neighborhood despite her inability to heal herself.
BWW Review: Finely Performed “Simply Simone” Jazzes Up Karamu
by Roy Berko - September 18, 2017
Mention the name Nina Simone and your mind probably conjures up jazz. Yes, Nina, the jazz superstar and writer/performer of such powerhouse songs as 'My Baby Just Cares for Me,' 'To Be Young, Gifted and Black,' and 'Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood.' But, were you aware that the terms child prodigy, civil rights activist, political exile and the Legend Queen of Black Classical music also apply?
BWW Review: Cleveland Play House opens 2017-2018 with entertaining “Shakespeare in Love”
by Roy Berko - September 18, 2017
Cleveland Play House opens 2017-2018 with entertaining Shakespeare in Love
Mamai Theatre Company to Suspend Operations this December
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2017
Mama Theatre Company has announced that it is suspending all operations indefinitely as of December 31, 2017 while it investigates new avenues of sustainability.
Cleveland Public Theatre Presents THE FAMILY CLAXON
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2017
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to announce the world premiere of The Family Claxon, a dark comedy by Eric Coble, 2016/2017 Nord Family Foundation Catapult Fellow, and directed by Craig J. George.The Family Claxon is onstage October 5 28, 2017, in CPT's historic Gordon Square Theatre.
Art Harvest: Trick or Treat Comes to Canton Museum of Art
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2017
Canton Museum of Art (CMA) presents Art Harvest: Free Trick-or-Treat event on October 6, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in conjunction with First Friday festivities.
Photo Flash: A Haunting First Look at WOMAN IN BLACK at Clague Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2017
Clague Playhouse opens its 90th anniversary season with the haunting ghost play, The Woman in Black. Adapted by Stephen Mallatratt from the book by Susan Hill, the spine-tingler will be running now through October 8, 2017. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
ART AFTER DARK Costume Party Combines Halloween & Creativity
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2017
Put on your spookiest, most creative costume, and come party with friends at the Canton Museum of Art (CMA) on Saturday, October 14 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $20 per person and available to purchase online: www.cantonart.org/party
BWW Review: Irreverent "Book of Mormon" Delights in Return Visit at State Theatre
by Roy Berko - September 14, 2017
One of the major concerns in attending a return visit by a Broadway touring show is that the production will be a lesser version. Those planning on attending 'Book of Mormon,' now on stage at the State Theatre, should have no fears. This reincarnation is equally good as any of the other versions that have trucked into town. In fact, it is probably better than some of the others.
Complete Casting Announced for Karamu's SIMPLY SIMONE
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2017
Karamu President + CEO Tony F. Sias announced today complete casting for the regional premiere of Simply Simone: The Music of Nina Simone, created by Robert Neblett and David Grapes, with musical arrangements by Vince di Mura.

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