My Shows
News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

MERCURY THEATRE COMPANY



Back to the Main Page | Browse Local Theatres

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

Newsies
Newsies
Dec 21 – Dec 23, 2018

Newsies Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Jack Feldman Book by Harvey Fierstein Set in New York City at the turn of the century, Newsies...

Joseph and the Amazing Techincolor Dreamcoat
Joseph and the Amazing Techincolor Dreamcoat
Jul 20 – Aug 12, 2018

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Lyrics by Tim Rice July 20, 21, 22, 29, August 1, 2, 3, 9,...

Caroline, or Change
Caroline, or Change
Jul 27 – Aug 11, 2018

Caroline, Or Change Music by: Jeanine Tesori Book and Lyrics by: Tony Kushner July 27, 28, August 4, 5, 8, 11 1963. Lake Charles, Louisiana....

Shrek
Shrek
Jul 7 – Jul 8, 2018

Shrek Music by Jeanine Tesori Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig July...

My Son Pinocchio
My Son Pinocchio
Jun 1 – Jun 24, 2018

My Son Pinocchio June 1, 2, 3, 10, 13, 14, 15, 22, and 24. Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Book by David Stern With...

Soho Cinders
Soho Cinders
Jun 8 – Jun 23, 2018

Soho Cinders Music by George Stiles Lyrics by Anthony Drewe Book by Anthony Drewe and Elliot Davis June 8, 9; 16, 17, 20 and 23...

Babes In Toyland
Babes In Toyland
Dec 15 – Dec 30, 2017

Babes in Toyland Book and Lyrics by Matt Mezzacappa Additional Music by Cynthia Wong Based on the original operetta by Victor Herbert and Glen MacDonough...

Hairspray
Hairspray
Aug 4 – Aug 19, 2017

Hairspray Book by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan Music by Marc Shaiman Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman Based on the 1988 film Hairspray...

Madagascar- A Musical Adventure!
Madagascar- A Musical Adventure!
Jun 17 – Aug 12, 2017

Madagascar- A Musical Adventure! Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture Book by Kevin Del Aguila Original Music and Lyrics by George Noriega & Joel...

La Cage Aux Folles
La Cage Aux Folles
Jul 7 – Jul 22, 2017

La Cage Aux Folles By Jerry Herman & Harvey Fierstein Based on the play by Jean Poiret Watch Brian Marshall and Pierre-Jacques Brault fight for...

Lights On Broadway
Lights On Broadway
Jul 15

Lights On Broadway A Theatrical Tour from A to Z What is it, you ask? "Lights on Broadway" is a musical revue with over 18...

Videos


A BEAUTIFUL NOISE in Cleveland A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
The Stranahan Theater (6/16-6/21)
The Prom in Cleveland The Prom
Cassidy Theatre (6/04-6/21)
Sweeney Todd in Cleveland Sweeney Todd
Short North Stage - Garden Theater (9/26-10/17)
Golden Girls The Laughs Continue in Cleveland Golden Girls The Laughs Continue
Canton Palace Theatre (10/01-10/01)
Mean Girls in Cleveland Mean Girls
Senney Theatre (6/10-8/09)
Mean Girls in Cleveland Mean Girls
Beck Center for the Arts (7/10-8/09)
The Producers in Cleveland The Producers
Short North Stage - Garden Theater (3/12-4/11)
Hairspray in Cleveland Hairspray
Short North Stage - Garden Theater (11/19-12/20)
Pops in the Park in Cleveland Pops in the Park
Myers Memorial Bandshell (6/28-6/28)
Honk! in Cleveland Honk!
Near West Theatre (2/12-2/28)