About the Theatre
Babel Box Theater is a cross-cultural theater that produces an unique style of production -Cinematic live theater! Cinematic live theater is a hybrid performance style that integrates cinematic techniques—such as live video feeds, digital projections, cinematic lighting, and rapid scene transitions—directly into a live stage performance. This approach creates a continuous, high-energy narrative where the stage space is constantly alive with action, bridging the gap between theater’s immediate, raw emotion and film’s visual language. Cinematic live theater is arguably one of the most effective ways to modernize traditional plays, as it solves the "distance" problem—both physical and emotional—that new audiences often feel with classics like Shakespeare or Greek tragedies. So whatever upcoming productions may be, re-imagined classics or new works, rest assure that Babel Box Theater will make it exciting by combining the unpredictable tension of a live event with the high-impact visuals of a movie, creating a unique "electric" atmosphere.Upcoming Shows
Kassandra is a woman who is, simultaneously, the Cassandra of ancient Greek tragedy and a transgender immigrant sex worker living in our own time. While...
by Steve Sucato - April 29, 2026
DanceCleveland’s 69th season came to a satisfying close Saturday night at Playhouse Square’s Mimi Ohio Theatre with the Northeast Ohio debut of YY Dance Company....
by Julie Zatko - April 27, 2026
Summertime is approaching, and it may not be safe to go back in the water. No, not because of algae blooms or the occasional Lake Erie shark rumor (seriously, look it up), but because “Bruce,” the infamous mechanical shark from Jaws, has resurfaced at The Toledo Repertoire Theatre.
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by Julie Zatko - April 08, 2026
Jay Gatsby is throwing a party at the Stranahan Theater—and it does not disappoint. The North American tour of The Great Gatsby is a full-out, glamorous toast to the Roaring Twenties....
by Steve Sucato - February 04, 2026
What did our critic think of MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY - GRAHAM 100 at KeyBank State Theatre At Playhouse Square?...
by Roy Berko - January 08, 2026
STEREOPHONIC, which is now on stage at the Connor Palace, is a 4-act, 3-hour production, was written by American playwright David Adjmi, with music composed by Will Butler.
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by Roy Berko - December 09, 2025
When I reviewed it on Broadway, several year ago, my capsule judgment stated: SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS THE BROADWAY MUSICAL is a wonder of neon psychedelic delight starring a character-perfect lead surrounded by a fun-centered cast which should delight adults and children of all ages!”
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by Roy Berko - December 05, 2025
SPAMALOT, also known at MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT: A MUSICAL (LOVINGLY) RIPPED OFF FROM THE MOTION PICTURE MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL, is settled in at the Connor Palace for a short run (December 1-6).
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Videos
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La Malasangre ( Bad Blood) LatinUs Theater Compay (5/22-6/07) |
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Honk! Near West Theatre (2/12-2/28) |
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O.A.R. Blossom Music Center (9/11-9/11) |
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Kassandra Babel Box Theater (5/08-6/06) |
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Mean Girls Senney Theatre (6/10-8/09) |
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Pops in the Park Myers Memorial Bandshell (6/28-6/28) |
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A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation Goodyear Theater (6/20-6/20) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Cleveland (6/27-6/27) |
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Speech & Debate Beck Center for the Arts (5/29-6/28) |
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Cry Havoc Western Reserve Playhouse (5/22-5/31) |
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