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SoftLaunch
1/15 - 1/17/2026


Cleveland Public Theatre presents its immersive artistic development series, SoftLaunch, from January 15 to 17, 2026. This festival features over 20 experimental performances and art ...



Cleveland Public Theatre's Immersive Theatre Fest SOFTLAUNCH Returns


by Stephi Wild - December 22, 2025

​​​​​​​Cleveland Public Theatre will present the sophomore year of SoftLaunch, its most experimental artistic development program to date. Learn more about the event here....

Cleveland Public Theatre To Present I WEAR MY DEAD SISTER’S CLOTHES By Amy Schwabauer


by A.A. Cristi - November 11, 2025

Cleveland Public Theatre will present the world premiere production of I Wear My Dead Sister’s Clothes by Amy Schwabauer from December 4–20, 2025. Directed by Ray Caspio....

Borderlight Theatre Festival Opens 2026 Call For Artists


by A.A. Cristi - October 27, 2025

BorderLight Theatre Festival will return to Playhouse Square in Cleveland from July 8–11, 2026, showcasing local and global talent in theatre, dance, puppetry, circus, comedy, and immersive performance....

THE END OF BLACK EXCELLENCE Comes to Cleveland Public Theatre


by Stephi Wild - September 26, 2025

​​​​​​​Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) will present the world premiere of The End of Black Excellence performed and written by Chris Webb. Learn more about the show here!...

HALLOWED OWLS Comes to Cleveland Public Theatre This Fall


by Stephi Wild - September 16, 2025

​​​​​​​Cleveland Public Theatre will present Hallowed Owls, an interactive installation activated through intermingling of storytelling, poetry, instrumentals, voice and dance....

Cleveland Public Theatre Presents GOLDEN FLAME By Raymond Bobgan


by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2025

Cleveland Public Theatre will present the World Premiere of Golden Flame Invitation by Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan and Cleveland CORE Ensemble. Running June 12 through June 29, 2025. ...

KWINGO'S COMEDY REVUE to be Presented at Cleveland Public Theatre


by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 05, 2025

On the heels of Cleveland Pride, Cleveland Public Theatre will present Kwingo's Comedy Revue, a new comedy show conceptualized by CPT's National New Play Network (NNPN) Producer in Residence, Kadijah Wingo (aka Kwingo)....

TEST FLIGHT 2025 (Part Two) to be Presented at Cleveland Public Theatre


by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 22, 2025

Cleveland Public Theatre will present part two of its quintessential play development series, Test Flight, back with three more Northeast Ohio playwrights. Learn more!...

Cleveland Public Theatre Will Host Five Weekends of Dance


by Stephi Wild - March 27, 2025

Cleveland Public Theatre will present DanceWorks 2025, an annual showcase of contemporary dance running April 17 through May 17, 2025. Five weekends of unique dance performances will take place in Cleveland Public Theatre’s James Levine Theatre....

Cleveland Public Theatre's Y-Haven Theatre Project Returns


by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2025

Cleveland Public Theatre and Y-Haven will present Y-Haven Theatre Project's 26th production Roots Through Ruin. Learn more about this upcoming production here!...

Past Shows

Hallowed Owls
10/2 - 10/12/2025


Cleveland Public Theatre presents Hallowed Owls, an interactive installation that transports audiences into the mysterious realm of owls through storytelling, poetry, instrumentals, voice, and dance. ...

DanceWorks 25
4/17 - 5/17/2025


DanceWorks 25 showcases the innovative talent of Northeast Ohio's contemporary dance companies at Cleveland Public Theatre. From April 17 to May 17, 2025, audiences can ...

Roots Through Ruin
4/10 - 4/13/2025


Roots Through Ruin, presented by the Y-Haven Theatre Project and Cleveland Public Theatre, explores the journey of individuals confronting their pasts as they navigate the ...

The Body Play
3/27 - 4/12/2025


The Body Play, written by Madison Wetzell and directed by Paige Conway, is a world premiere that humorously explores the complexities of chronic illness, ineffective ...


Teatro Público de Cleveland will be showcasing a production from March 20 to April 5, 2025, at the Cleveland Public Theatre. This collective of Latino ...

Showin’ Up Black
2/20 - 3/8/2025


Showin’ Up Black returns after a successful run in TestFlight 2023, presenting the story of the Hopegoodes, an affluent African American family preparing for their ...

Test Flight 2025
2/6 - 3/8/2025


Test Flight 2025 offers a unique platform for both emerging and established playwrights to showcase their original works-in-progress over a multi-week series. This initiative provides ...

Soft Launch
1/23 - 1/26/2025


Soft Launch is an innovative event at Cleveland Public Theatre designed to advance new play development through a conference-like format. Engaging audiences in an interactive ...


The Light of Kinara: A Kwanzaa Celebration, presented by the Djapo Cultural Institute, runs from December 19 to December 22, 2024, at the Cleveland Public ...


Tease the Season: A Burlesque Holiday Spectacular returns to Cleveland Public Theatre for a delightful adults-only celebration from December 12 to December 15, 2024. Conceived ...

The Black Rose Experience
12/5 - 12/8/2024


The Black Rose Experience is a multi-media theatrical rock event presented by Church of Starry Wisdom. This production immerses the audience in a dystopian America, ...

The Elephant in the Room
11/14 - 11/17/2024


The Elephant in the Room is a dark comedy written by and featuring Priyanka Shetty. The story centers on the experiences of an Indian metalhead ...

The Outstretched Hand
11/7 - 11/10/2024


The Outstretched Hand dives into the lives of three young adults navigating their identities and connections to their heritage. Mira seeks independence from her family ...


not-for-profit (or the equity, diversity and inclusion play) is a new comedy by francisa da silveira that explores the dynamics within the fictional education nonprofit, ...


Día De Muertos is a vibrant cultural celebration presented by Cleveland Public Theatre and Día de Muertos Ohio, taking place on November 2, 2024. This ...

Rusted Heart Broadcast
5/23 - 6/8/2013


Gordon Square Theatre: - Ensemble , Raymond Bobgan; dir: Raymond Bobgan....


James Levin Theatre: - Mickle Maher; dir: Beth Wood....

Tender Napalm
5/2 - 5/18/2013


Storefront Studio: - Philip Ridley; dir: Denise Astorino, 2012-13 Joan Yellen Horvitz Directing Fellow....

DanceWorks '13
3/21 - 4/20/2013


James Levin Theatre: -...

struck
3/21 - 4/6/2013


Gordon Square Theatre: - Brett Keyser, Tannis Kowalchuk, Ker Wells; dir: Ker Wells....

The Jeremy and Nick Show
3/21 - 4/6/2013


Storefront Studio: - Jeremy Paul, Nick Riley; dir: Jeremy Paul....

Big Box
1/17 - 3/9/2013


James Levin Theatre: - Northeast Ohio Artists ; dir: Northeast Ohio Artists ....


Gordon Square Theatre: - Various CPT Artists ; dir: Various CPT Artists ....


Gordon Square Theatre: - CPT Artists , Oberlin College and Conservatory Faculty , Oberlin College and Conservatory Students ; dir: Raymond Bobgan....

Akarui
5/24 - 6/9/2012

DanceWorks '12
4/19 - 5/26/2012

Not the Flying Stupendas
4/19 - 5/5/2012

Iphigenia 2.0
4/12 - 4/28/2012

Rusted Heart Broadcast
3/29 - 3/31/2012


Gordon Square Theatre: - Ensemble , Raymond Bobgan; dir: Raymond Bobgan....

Lulu Project
3/8 - 3/24/2012


Glen Berger....

Antebellum
2/23 - 3/10/2012

NEOMFA Playwriting Festival
2/22 - 2/25/2012

Big [BOX]
1/5 - 2/18/2012

At-TEN-tion Span
1/19 - 2/4/2012

YA MAMA!
11/3 - 11/12/2011

Leap/Conceive
11/3 - 11/5/2011

Monster Play
10/13 - 10/29/2011

Royal Anne's Preserve
10/6 - 10/29/2011

Springboard
10/6 - 10/23/2011

Videos


The House of Blue Leaves in Cleveland The House of Blue Leaves
Western Reserve Playhouse (1/16 - 1/31)
Murder On The Orient Express in Cleveland Murder On The Orient Express
La Comedia (1/15 - 2/15)
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical in Cleveland Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical
Theatre Royal Bath (3/2 - 3/14)
Arsenic & Old Lace in Cleveland Arsenic & Old Lace
Weathervane Playhouse, Akron (4/30 - 5/24)
Mean Girls in Cleveland Mean Girls
Beck Center for the Arts (7/10 - 8/9)
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show in Cleveland The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Cleveland (2/28 - 2/28)
THE COMEUPPANCE in Cleveland THE COMEUPPANCE
Dobama Theatre (3/12 - 4/5)
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