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.…
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…
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.…
An experience that may possibly require more than one visit.…
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. …
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.…
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 …
THE GREAT GATSBY: A NEW MUSICAL is Surprisingly Great…
What did our critic think of FREAK THE MIGHTY at Cleveland Play House?…
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…
Book by Tina Fey, lyricist Nell Benjamin ( Legally Blonde ) and composer Jeff Richmond ( Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt ). Adapted from Fey's hit 2004 film, Mean Girls. Directed by Scott Spence, Musical direction by Larry Goodpaster, and choreography by Lauren Marousek. Senney...
Between the Lines is an empowering and enchanting new musical for anyone who has ever sought to find their place in the world. Based on the novel by international bestselling author Jodi Picoult and her daughter Samantha van Leer, Between the Lines explores the story of an...
Every hundred years, members of the various creature and monster communities gather to share updates, acknowledge achievements, and have a good time at an event known as Monster Bash. Join Mortimer and Lucretia Darkholme and their children, Macabre, Malice, Morbid and Morose as...
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Ruthless! The Musical Renaissance Theatre (1/29-2/07) |
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Dear Evan Hansen Short North Stage - Garden Theater (1/23-2/14) |
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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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How to Dance in Ohio Beck Center for the Arts (12/04-1/03) |
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Annie Near West Theatre (11/20-12/06) |
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Oliver! The Musical Renaissance Theatre (11/21-11/29) |
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Dr. Experimentor and the League of Evil Beck Center for the Arts (10/22-10/25) |
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The Belle of Amherst Beck Center for the Arts (4/09-5/09) |
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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Renaissance Theatre (5/01-5/09) |
