Ragtime
Set at the turn of the 20th century, a time when everything was changing and anything felt possible, Ragtime weaves together three distinct stories that reflect the...
Near West Theatre
6702 Detroit AveCleveland, OH
Upcoming Shows
Annie
Annie is the story of a young girl whose unwavering optimism begins to transform the lives of everyone around her. Set in 1930s New York City,...
Honk!
When Ugly the duckling finds himself feeling out of place, he sets off on a journey of self-discovery filled with adventure, friendship, and a few...
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum
Inspired by the farces of ancient Rome, this fast-paced musical follows a clever servant determined to win their freedom by helping their young master find...
Review: MEAN GIRLS at Akron Civic Theater
by Patti Kullman - June 19, 2026
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
by Julie Zatko - June 17, 2026
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
by Steve Sucato - June 12, 2026
THE GREAT GATSBY: A NEW MUSICAL is Surprisingly Great...
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.
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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.
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Past Shows
Everybody's Talking About Jamie
Jamie New is 16 and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t quite fit in. Jamie is terrified about the future. Jamie is...
Seussical
The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a...
Hairspray
It's 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular "Corny Collins Show." When...
Next To Normal
Dad's an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American...
Beautiful The Carole King Musical
"Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall, all you have to do is call..."Beautiful is the inspiring tale about a girl who became King, featuring such unforgettable...
Near West Theatre
"Tell your mama, somethin's gonna get 'er!"It's the horror comedy rock musical we all know and love! Seymour Krelborn is a meek, floral assistant who...
Scrooge
"Use each magic moment well, while you are free to choose them..."In this timeless musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes...
Historic Haunts Walking Tour
Join the walking dead on October 3, 4, and 5 for West Clinton Historic Haunts: Detroit Shoreway’s family-friendly interactive walking tour, designed to both fright...
Legally Blonde
"See dreams really do come true, you never have to compromise."Elle Woods seems to have it all until her life is turned upside down when...
FeaturedThe Prom
Broadway’s brassiest join forces with a courageous girl and the town’s citizens and the result is love that brings them all together.
BKLYN the Musical
"A change is on the way, I can feel it for you."Bklyn the Musical is a play within a play. It begins with a group of...
The Wizard Of Oz
"And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true."Frank Baum’s classic novel comes to life on the Near West Theatre stage! This...
Stage Fright
A screaming good time for the living, dead, and undecided! Join us for a Halloween Bash that only Near West Theatre can summon.Your fortune includes an...
Historic Haunts
Join the walking dead on October 5, 6, and 7 for West Clinton Historic Haunts: Detroit Shoreway’s family-friendly interactive walking tour, designed to both fright...
The Last Five Years
This is a bittersweet, intense, and intimate tale of a brief relationship between two artists. Featured in the round, for the first time in our...
Bring It On
Loosely based on the 2000 film of the same name written by Jessica Bendinger, Bring It On The Musical focuses on the competitive world of cheerleading. Campbell...
Head Over Heels
When Renaissance meets Rock & Roll, the most unforeseeable things can and doth happen! The hit Broadway musical Head Over Heels is set to take...
Ain't Misbehavin' - The Fats Waller Musical Show
Journey with us to the Golden Age of the Cotton Club for a sassy, swinging, and sultry evening celebrating the music of inimitable Thomas "Fats"...
Parade
The tragic, true story. The trial of a man wrongly accused of murder brought to theatrical life. Amid religious intolerance, political injustice and racial tension,...
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Inspired by the great British Music Hall and Melodrama traditions of the Victorian Era, The Mystery of Edwin Drood promises an evening of thrills and...
Auditions for Parade!
6:00PM-9:00PM Near West Theatre holds group auditions in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. No preparation or preregistration is required. Actors of all experience levels are...
Big Fish
Sensory Friendly Production on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 7:30PM. Pay What You Can Thursday! Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 7:30PM. Edward Bloom has lived...
Chess
Chess July 19-August 4, 2019 Summer Teen & Young Adult Show | Cast ages 16-25 ________________________________________ Music by Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson | Lyrics...
Carnival!
This show features our Intergenerational Cast, ages 7 & up Music and Lyrics by Bob Merrill Book by Michael Stewart Based on Material by Helen...
Videos
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Over The Rhine returning to The Kent Stage on August 1st The Kent Stage (8/01-8/01) |
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Rush at Rocket Arena Rocket Arena (9/17-9/18) |
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Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Richie Furay bringing the hits to The Kent Stage July 16th The Kent Stage (7/16-7/16) |
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Stanley Jordan Is Coming To The Kent Stage On July 29th The Kent Stage (7/29-7/29) |
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Dr. Seuss'' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical Palace Theatre Columbus (12/08-12/13) |
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Pippin Short North Stage - Garden Theater (8/06-8/29) |
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The Rocky Horror Show Short North Stage - Garden Theater (10/22-10/31) |
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Golden Girls The Laughs Continue Canton Palace Theatre (10/01-10/01) |
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Comedian Paula Poundstone at The Kent Stage Saturday June 27th The Kent Stage (6/27-6/27) |
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Speech & Debate Beck Center for the Arts (5/29-6/28) |
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