by Roy Berko - June 11, 2024
Western culture was struck by numerous changes in the late twentieth century. Many monarchs fell, Socialism, Communism and Democracy made in-roads, the social sciences developed the concepts of psychology and sociology, the industrial revolution changed manufacturing, and the way the middle class w...
by Roy Berko - June 07, 2024
It is only appropriate, since the National Spelling Bee wound down last week, that Cain Park, the Cleveland Heights outdoor entertainment venue, has mounted THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE....
by Roy Berko - May 28, 2024
What did our critic think of THE PROSPECT OF EQUALITY at Ensemble?...
by Roy Berko - May 07, 2024
What did our critic think of SIGNIFICANT OTHER at Dobama?...
by Roy Berko - May 03, 2024
What did our critic think of COMPANY at Connor Palace? Stephen Sondheim is generally considered the most important composer/lyricist of the 20th century American musical theater. Many consider him to be the person who reinvented the genre.
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by Roy Berko - April 29, 2024
Juke box musicals are stage theatrical presentations in which a majority of the compositions were written before the presentation was conceived, rather than being original music conceived for that show. They tend to be long on songs and short on a well-conceived plot.
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by Roy Berko - April 17, 2024
9 to 5: The Musical is a theatre piece based on the 1980 hit film, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and a book by Patricia Resnick. It is now on stage at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre....
by Roy Berko - March 25, 2024
What did our critic think of BACH AT LEIPZIG at Seat Of Pants?...
by Roy Berko - March 25, 2024
Sir John Falstaff is at it again! Yes, the chubby delightful bumbler, who was in the Bard’s HENRY IV, Parts 1 and 2, is now lighting up the stage in Great Lakes Theater’s THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR, thanks to Elizabeth I. The Queen was so infatuated with the character that, according to rumor, she...
by Roy Berko - March 19, 2024
What did our critic think of REQUIEM at Cleveland Public Theatre?...
In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, ...
Take a journey out of the zoo and onto the stage with your favorite crack-a-lackin' friends from the blockbuster DreamWorks film....
For the first time in forever the theatrical take on a modern classic, Disney’s FROZEN JR is set to be performed right here in the ...
From classic literature to the Academy Award-winning film and Broadway musical, Ariel's undersea journey is a beautiful love story for the ages....
From the Broadway stage to schools nationwide, this American classic is still sweeping the country! You'll have no "trouble" convincing kids to perform in this ...
One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Mary Poppins ...
It's upbeat plot and flamboyant characters have made Annie one of the most beloved musicals in history--what girl hasn't dreamed of performing the title role ...
The African savannah comes to life with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and ...
The Brothers Grimm "go Broadway" as Sondheim and Lapine offer up a cockeyed fairy tale where all of your favorite characters-Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, ...
A delight for children to perform, SEUSSICAL is now one of the most-performed shows in America! In this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza, Tony winners Lynn ...
Step into the enchanted world of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR. Featuring songs from the Academy-Award winning animated feature, this stage version includes music ...
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The Sunshine Boys
Senney Theater (9/13 - 10/6) | |
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Near West Theatre
Near West Theatre (1/31 - 2/16) | |
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Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody
Severance Music Center (7/11 - 7/11) | |
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Dvořák’s Sixth Symphony
Severance Music Center (7/25 - 7/25) | |
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Beauty and the Beast
Cassidy Theatre (10/11 - 10/27) | |
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A Doll's House, Part 2
Beck Center for the Arts (5/31 - 6/30) | |
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Something Rotten
Weathervane Playhouse (6/13 - 7/7) | |
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