Review: THE BODYGUARD National Tour at The Stranahan Theater
The Queen of the Night dazzles Toledo in this exciting production launch.…
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Review: BLACK BY NATURE at Cascade Valley Metro Park
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. …
Review: BRIGADOON at Porthouse/Kent State University
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.…
Review: MEAN GIRLS at BECK CENTER
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…
Review: SIDE SHOW IN CONCERT at Porthouse Theatre
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.…
Review: MONET TO MATISSE: DEFYING TRADITION at Art Gallery Of South Australia
An experience that may possibly require more than one visit.…
Review: GREASE at PORTHOUSE/Kent State University
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. …
Review: MEAN GIRLS at Akron Civic Theater
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.…
Review: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE NATIONAL TOUR at Stranahan Theatre
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 …
Review: THE GREAT GATSBY: A NEW MUSICAL at Connor Palace
THE GREAT GATSBY: A NEW MUSICAL is Surprisingly Great…
Past Shows
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Freak The Mighty
Cleveland Play House presents the world premiere of the new musical, Freak The Mighty, a collaboration with Seattle Rep. Based on the beloved novel by Rodman Philbrick, the musical features a book and lyrics by Anthony Drewe and music by Ryan Fielding Garrett. Directed by...
TEST FLIGHT 2026
Cleveland Public Theatre presents Test Flight 2026, celebrating ten years of supporting local playwrights. Running from January 29 to February 14, the program features workshop productions from a diverse group of Northeast Ohio artists, including Tessa Gaffney's Uhaulin’ and...
SoftLaunch
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 installations throughout the CPT campus, turning unconventional spaces into stages. The event...
FeaturedA Christmas Story
One boy. One holiday wish. One triple-dog-daring good time! Cleveland’s favorite holiday tradition returns to Cleveland Play House in all its pink-bunny-suit, glowing-leg-lamp, frozen-flagpole-licking glory. Be a holiday hero and bring your brood downtown to bask in the warm...
Hallowed Owls
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. Created by local artist Robin VanLear, this piece first emerged during CPT's...
DanceWorks 25
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 experience a diverse array of styles and genres as established and emerging groups present their latest works...
Roots Through Ruin
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 challenges of recovery from substance use disorder, homelessness, and incarceration. Set in an abandoned...
The Body Play
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 medical responses, and the challenges of navigating an unstable healthcare system. Through the journey of Amy and...
Teatro Público de Cleveland
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 theatre artists aims to preserve and promote the cultures of Cleveland's Latino community through performances that resonate...
Showin’ Up Black
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 daughter's cotillion. On the eve of the event, their plans are disrupted by a nearby Black Lives Matter protest...
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