17801 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
Beck Center for the Arts is a theatre in Lakewood, OH.
Directed by Eric Schmiedl. Studio Theater, October 2, 2026 to November 1, 2026. Produced with special arrangement with Gersh Agency. Award-winning local playwright, Eric Coble once again delivers a powerful, thought-provoking script. Mr. Coble partnered with Beck Center on the...
Based on the documentary, How to Dance in Ohio follows a group of teens with autism as they prepare for a dance that will challenge their comfort zones, expectations, and ideas of independence. As they navigate friendships, family dynamics, and first love, they discover what it...
In collaboration with Oberlin College and Conservatory Music Theater Program Nominated for nine Tony Awards®, this musical proves You Will Be Found . A powerful, deeply human musical about connection, identity, and the longing to belong. When Evan Hansen, a misunderstood high...
By D.W. Gregory Direction by Rachel Gold Studio Theater Produced with special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing. Fridays, February 26 & March 5, 2027 at 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, February 27 & March 6, 2027 at 7:30 p.m. Sundays, February 28 & March 7, 2027 at 3:00 pm Student...
Premiering on Broadway in 1976, this one-woman play stars the tour de force local talent, Anne McEvoy. Set in her Amherst, Massachusetts home, this solitary nineteenth century poet shares her life’s events through her famous works, her diaries, letters to loved ones, and some...
Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollman Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis Direction and Choreography by Sarah Clare Music Direction by Heidi Herczeg Senney Theater Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International. Fridays, April 30 & May 7, 2027, at 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, May...
Professional Local Premiere Disney brings the magic of the beloved animated film to the stage in a dazzling Broadway musical. When sisters Elsa and Anna are separated by a mysterious power, they set out on a journey filled with adventure, humor, and heart to discover what true...
Hit songs, exciting choreography, and marvelous performances make this rockin’ revival one worth experiencing. …
The Queen of the Night dazzles Toledo in this exciting production launch.…
In an unusual opening to DanceCleveland’s 70th Anniversary Season, the organization took to the outdoors at Akron’s Cascade Valley Metro Park over the past two weekends for the world premiere of dancer-choreographer Dominic Moore-Dunson’s site-specific dance-theater piece, Black by Nature. …
In order to create authentic dances for Pothouse’s BRIGADOON, if social media pictures can be trusted, during rehearsals Martin Céspedes, the shows choreographer, wore a kilt. The results are the captivating visual movements that light up the stage.…
Tina Fay’s MEAN GIRLS, with the right level of farce can be a delightful experience. Beck’s staging, inspite of a talented cast, was pleasant. It could have been great with the right concept. Go?, Of course! Most audience members, as displayed by the standing ovation at the end of the…
Another exposure as Cleveland Heights’s Cain Park outstanding production directed by Victoria Bussert the present Director of Oberlin College’s Musical Theater program, which featured Gregg Violand, who will be featured, later this season, in Porthouse’s BRIGADOON.…
An experience that may possibly require more than one visit.…
GREASE, Porthouse-style, is a nostalgic reminder of the era of mid-1900’s and left those of a certain-age satisfied and maybe those of the Information Age/Digital Age asking “what was the attitude, grease and angst” all about. …
Young performers overcame weather and sound issues to bring the vibrant, musical retelling of the 2004 film Mean Girls to the vintage, nostalgic Akron Civic Theater.…
The national tour of A Beautiful Noise rocks into town this week, bringing enough sequins to light up all of Toledo. As the final engagement of Broadway in Toledo’s 2025–2026 season, this musical offers a closer look at the life of Neil Diamond while delivering a thoroughly entertaining evening …
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Step into the world of Mean Girls the Musical , where humor meets heartfelt moments in a story about friendship, identity, and the challenges of high school life.
Speech & Debate is a sharp, funny, and heartfelt musical about three high school misfits who team up to expose the truth, find their voices, and take on the world — one argument at a time.
Razzle Dazzle: It’s All Relative brings together participants with disabilities and community volunteers for a vibrant musical celebration at the Beck Center for the Arts. This inclusive theater program features a variety of musical genres while highlighting themes of family and...
Fridays, March 20 & 27, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, March 21 & 28, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. Sundays, March 22 & 29, 2026 at 3:00 pm When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach... and...
Beck Center for the Arts presents August Wilson's Two Trains Running, directed by Jimmie Woody. Set in a coffee shop in Pittsburgh's Hill District during the 1960s, the drama unfolds through the lives of relatable characters, including a wise elder, an ex-con, and a waitress...
August Wilson’s Two Trains Running takes us to 1969 Pittsburgh, inside a small diner that’s seen better days — much like the neighborhood around it. As the city pushes toward so-called progress, a group of regulars gather to make sense of what’s happening to their lives, their...
In collaboration with Oberlin College & Conservatory Music Theater Program. Don't miss out- come see what everyone will be talking about!
Architecture: From The Ground Up is a photography exhibition featuring the Rust Belt Photo Collective, showcasing over 40 pieces that provide contemporary perspectives on architecture. Curated by Denyce Renee, June Hund, and Jamie Richey, the exhibition explores themes of...
All Aboard! From December 5th, 2025- January 4th, 2026, join us under the sea for a bold and bright adventure! Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the Bikini Bottom, this is one musical you don't want to miss. Perfect for families, kids-at-heart, and anyone who believes in...
The SpongeBob Musical is set to delight audiences at Beck Center for the Arts from December 5, 2025, to January 4, 2026. This vibrant production brings the beloved characters of Bikini Bottom to life in a joyous celebration of friendship and adventure. Featuring a talented cast...
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A Puertas Abiertas LatinUs Theater Company (10/23-11/08) |
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Disney's Frozen Renaissance Theatre (11/21-11/29) |
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The Belle of Amherst Beck Center for the Arts (4/09-5/09) |
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Poe Is Dead: A New Musical Starcatcher Theater (10/23-10/25) |
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A Christmas Carol: The Musical Ohio Star Theater (11/18-12/15) PHOTOS |
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Si te Mueres, Te mato ( If you die, I'll Kill you) LatinUs Theater Company (5/21-6/06) |
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A SHERLOCK CAROL Dobama Theatre (12/03-1/03) |
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Dinner Detective Cleveland Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Downtown (11/14-11/14) |
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Les Misérables Great Lakes Theater (3/12-4/04) |
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Dr. Experimentor and the League of Evil Senney Theater, Beck Center for the Arts (10/22-10/25) |
