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EJ THOMAS HALL

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Akron, OH 44325



Review: FREAK THE MIGHTY at Cleveland Play House


by Julie Zatko - June 02, 2026

What did our critic think of FREAK THE MIGHTY at Cleveland Play House?...

Review: THE WIZ at Stranahan Theatre


by Julie Zatko - May 27, 2026

Dorthy Gale arrives at Stranahan Theater by tornado (and tour bus!) as Broadway in Toledo brings the National Tour of The Wiz to town this week. I had a delightful night easing on down the road with familiar characters reimagined in a creative and moving way. The production is top-quality, featuring...

Review: YY DANCE COMPANY at Mimi Ohio Theatre


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....

Review: THE SHARK IS BROKEN at The Toledo Repertoire Theatre


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. ...

Review: THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour Arrives in Toledo


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....

Review: MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY - GRAHAM 100 at Playhouse Square's KeyBank State Theatre


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?...

Review: STEREOPHONIC at Connor Palace (Key Bank Broadway Series)


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.   ...

Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Beck Center For The Arts


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!”  ...

Review: SPAMALOT at Connor Palace


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). ...

Past Shows

Elf The Musical
Elf The Musical
Nov 11 – Nov 12, 2025

Elf The Musical, inspired by the hit film, is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, a young orphan child whose life is changed forever...

The Price is Right, Live!
The Price is Right, Live!
Feb 25

The hit interactive stage show that gives contestants pulled right from the audience the chance to “Come On Down” to win appliances, vacations and even...

Camelot
Camelot
Feb 10 – Feb 11, 2015

Camelot tells the story of the legend of King Arthur who rules his kingdom with new ideals, bringing peace to a troubled land. But when...

Guys and Dolls
Guys and Dolls
Jan 18 – Jan 19, 2015

Set in Damon Runyan's mythical New York City, this oddball romantic comedy considered by many to be the perfect musical, soars with the spirit of...

The Illusionists
The Illusionists
Nov 19 – Oct 20, 2014

This mind blowing spectacular showcases the jaw dropping talents of seven of the most incredible Illusionists on earth. The Illusionists has shattered box office records...

Videos


My Dear Aunt Flow in Cleveland My Dear Aunt Flow
Starcatcher Theater (8/07-8/09)
Honk! in Cleveland Honk!
Near West Theatre (2/12-2/28)
Dear Evan Hansen in Cleveland Dear Evan Hansen
Short North Stage - Garden Theater (1/23-2/14)
Hairspray in Cleveland Hairspray
Short North Stage - Garden Theater (11/19-12/20)
Speech & Debate in Cleveland Speech & Debate
Beck Center for the Arts (5/29-6/28)
The Producers in Cleveland The Producers
Short North Stage - Garden Theater (3/12-4/11)
The Celestia Theater presents An Evening with Elvis starring Jesse Garron On September 12, 2026 in Cleveland The Celestia Theater presents An Evening with Elvis starring Jesse Garron On September 12, 2026
The Celestia Theater (9/12-9/12)
A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical in Cleveland A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical
The Stranahan Theater (6/16-6/21)
PARADE in Cleveland PARADE
Weathervane Playhouse, Akron (6/18-7/19)
The Prom in Cleveland The Prom
Cassidy Theatre (6/04-6/21)