SHREK
Mar 5 – Mar 29, 2026
SHREK THE MUSICALMusic by Jeanine TesoriBook and Lyrics by David Lindsay-AbaireBased on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William SteigMARCH 5 TO...
Submissions open! Weathervane's Annual 8x10 Play Festival
Jan 23 – Mar 31, 2026
Submissions are now open for the 14th Annual 8x10: The Eileen Moushey TheatreFest at Weathervane Playhouse in Akron, Ohio.Each season, Weathervane builds a fully designed...
Arsenic & Old Lace
Apr 30 – May 24, 2026
ARSENIC AND OLD LACEBy Joseph KesselringAPRIL 30 TO MAY 24, 2026Every family has its secrets – and it’s no different for the Brewster family! Drama...
PARADE
Jun 18 – Jul 19, 2026
PARADEMusic and Lyrics by Jason Robert BrownBook by Alfred UhryJUNE 18 to JULY 12, 2026Powerful, moving, and unforgettable, PARADE tells a tragic and true story of injustice....
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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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!”
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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).
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Past Shows
RENT
Jan 15 – Feb 1, 2026
RENTBook, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan LarsonJANUARY 15 TO FEBRUARY 1, 2026Viva La Vie Boheme! The year 2026 will mark the 30th anniversary of Jonathan Larson's...
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Nov 20 – Dec 21, 2025
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOATLyrics by Tim RiceMusic by Andrew Lloyd WebberNOVEMBER 20 TO DECEMBER 21, 2025Back again to brighten the holiday season, JOSEPH AND THE...
COME FROM AWAY
Sep 11 – Oct 12, 2025
COME FROM AWAYBook, Music and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David HeinSEPTEMBER 11 - OCTOBER 12 Come from Away is based on the true story of the...
Broadway Comes Home: Marcus M. Martin in Concert
Aug 23
A One-Night-Only Cabaret to Support Weathervane Musical Theatre Company ScholarshipsWeathervane Playhouse proudly presents Broadway Comes Home: Marcus M. Martin in Concert on Saturday, August 23, 2025 —...
Beautiful, The Musical
Jun 19 – Jul 13, 2025
BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICALWords and Music by Gerry Goffin, Carole King, Barry Mann, and Cynthia WeilBook by Douglas McGrathMusic by Arrangement with Sony Music...
Dial M for Murder
Apr 24 – May 18, 2025
Frederick Knott's midcentury melodrama had a highly successful run on Broadway and later gained popularity as a major motion picture directed by Alfred Hitchcock. This...
AUDITIONS: Beautiful, The Carol King Musical
Apr 12 – Apr 14, 2025
For more information, please visit: https://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/news/announcing-auditions-beautiful-carole-king-musicalBeautiful: The Carol King MusicalWeathervane Playhouse (Akron, OH)Director: Joshua LarkinStage Manager: Stephanie MontiniMusic Director: Steven A. MillerAssistant Director: Elijah ChaseWeathervane...
SUBMISSIONS FOR 8x10: The Eileen Moushey TheatreFest
Oct 2 – Mar 31, 2025
The RulesEach play must take place on the 2025 set, a subway car. The required run time for each play is 7-12 minutes. The ideal run time is 10 minutes. The cast...
Jersey Boys
Feb 27 – Mar 30, 2025
JERSEY BOYSFebruary 27 – March 30, 2025Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick EliceMusic by Bob GaudioLyrics by Bob Crewe*Ohio Community Theatre Premiere*With phenomenal music, memorable...
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Nov 21 – Dec 22, 2024
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOATNovember 21- December 22Lyrics by Tim RiceMusic by Andrew Lloyd Webber“Sha la la, Joseph, you’re doing fine! You and your...
CABARET
Oct 3 – Oct 20, 2024
CABARETBook by Joe MasteroffBased on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher IsherwoodMusic by John Kander and Lyrics by Fred EbbIn a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920's end,...
Cabaret
Oct 3 – Oct 20, 2024
CABARETBook by Joe MasteroffBased on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher IsherwoodMusic by John Kander and Lyrics by Fred EbbIn a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920's end,...
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Aug 8 – Sep 1, 2024
ROALD DAHL'S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORYMusicalAugust 8-September 1Music by Marc Shaiman, Lyrics by Marc Shaiman and David GreigBook by David Greig, Songs from the motion picture...
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Aug 8 – Sep 1, 2024
ROALD DAHL'S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORYMusic by Marc ShaimanLyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman Book by David GreigBased on the novel by Roald Dahl Songs from...
Something Rotten
Jun 13 – Jul 7, 2024
SOMETHING ROTTEN!Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'FarrellMusic and Lyrics by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne KirkpatrickDirected by Melanie YC PepeAssistant Directed by Kevin LambesChoreographed by Kathleen Faubel...
Something Rotten!
Jun 13 – Jul 7, 2024
SOMETHING ROTTEN!Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'FarrellMusic and Lyrics by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne KirkpatrickDirected by Melanie YC PepeAssistant Directed by Kevin LambesJune 13 – July...
The Prom
Apr 25 – May 12, 2024
THE PROMMusic by Matthew SklarBook by Bob Martin, Chad BeguelinLyrics by Chad BeguelinApril 25 – May 12, 2024Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need...
Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida
Feb 22 – Mar 17, 2024
LTON JOHN AND TIM RICE’S AIDA February 22 – March 17, 2024Music by Elton JohnLyrics by Tim RiceBook by Linda Woolverton, Robert Falls, and David...
8x10: The Eileen Moushey TheatreFest
Jan 11 – Jan 21, 2024
8X10: THE EILEEN MOUSHEY THEATREFESTNew 10-minute play festivalJanuary 11 – 21, 2024Created and first produced by Eileen Moushey -- a longtime Weathervane Playhouse volunteer, actor, board...
Elf, The Musical
Nov 24 – Dec 17, 2023
ELF THE MUSICALBook by Thomas Meehan and Bob MartinMusic by Matthew SklarLyrics by Chad BeguelinBased on the New Line Cinema film by David BerenbaumNovember 24...
Murder on the Weathervane Express
Oct 22
Climb aboard the Weathervane Express for an afternoon of murder, mystery, and mayhem on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. Start your journey at Greystone Hall...
Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express
Sep 28 – Oct 15, 2023
AGATHA CHRISTIE’S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESSAdapted for the stage by Ken LudwigSeptember 28 – October 15, 2023Directed by Fred GloorStage Managed by Ayron LordThe...
SUBMISSIONS FOR 8x10: The Eileen Moushey TheatreFest
Apr 20 – Oct 15, 2023
Call for submissions for 10-minute plays, accepted through October 15, 2023!Weathervane's annual 10-minute play festival is back! The festival will take place in January 2024....
Matilda, The Musical
Aug 10 – Sep 3, 2023
ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA THE MUSICALAugust 10 – September 3, 2023Book by Dennis KellyMusic and Lyrics by Tim MinchinBased on the book, Matilda by Roald DahlDirected by Melanie YC...
Ragtime The Musical
Jun 15 – Jul 9, 2023
Musical - June 15 through July 9, 2023Music by Stephen FlahertyLyrics by Lynn AhrensBook by Terrence McNallyAt the dawn of a new century, everything is...
Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap
Apr 20 – May 7, 2023
A group of strangers are stranded in a snow storm with a murderer in their midst. Will they reveal the killer before they themselves become...
Sister Act
Feb 23 – Mar 19, 2023
Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture, Sister Act, is a musical adaptation of the hit 1992 film, featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time...
Sister Act
Feb 23 – Mar 19, 2023
Musical Comedy - February 23 through March 19, 2023Music by Alan MenkenLyrics by Glenn SlaterBook by Cheri & Bill SteinkellnerAdditional Material provided by Douglas Carter...
Elf, The Musical
Nov 25 – Dec 18, 2022
Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. Here, the would-be elf is raised, unaware...
Sweeney Todd
Sep 29 – Oct 16, 2022
Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony Awards (including Best Musical) after its Broadway premiere over 40 years ago....
Dreamgirls
Feb 21 – Mar 17, 2019
"Dreamgirls" A musical2/21 - 3/17, 2019A sweeping and inspirational journey through 20th-century American popular music, Dreamgirls chronicles one Motown groups rise from obscurity to superstardom....
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Sep 6 – Sep 23, 2018
"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" A drama Based on the novel by Mark Haddon adapted by Simon Stephens Directed by Melanie...
Bye Bye Birdie
Aug 2 – Aug 19, 2018
"Bye Bye Birdie" A musical comedy Book by Michael Stewart Music by Charles Strouse Lyrics by Lee Adams Directed by Susan Wallin Musical Direction by...
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