by Steve Sucato - June 12, 2026
THE GREAT GATSBY: A NEW MUSICAL is Surprisingly Great...
by Julie Zatko - June 02, 2026
What did our critic think of FREAK THE MIGHTY at Cleveland Play House?...
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...
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....
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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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....
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?...
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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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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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
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...
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...
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...
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 DREAMCOATLyrics by Tim RiceMusic by Andrew Lloyd WebberNOVEMBER 20 TO DECEMBER 21, 2025Back again to brighten the holiday season, JOSEPH AND THE...
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...
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 CAROLE KING MUSICALWords and Music by Gerry Goffin, Carole King, Barry Mann, and Cynthia WeilBook by Douglas McGrathMusic by Arrangement with Sony Music...
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...
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...
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 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 DREAMCOATNovember 21- December 22Lyrics by Tim RiceMusic by Andrew Lloyd Webber“Sha la la, Joseph, you’re doing fine! You and your...
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,...
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...
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 PROMMusic by Matthew SklarBook by Bob Martin, Chad BeguelinLyrics by Chad BeguelinApril 25 – May 12, 2024Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need...
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 THEATREFESTNew 10-minute play festivalJanuary 11 – 21, 2024Created and first produced by Eileen Moushey -- a longtime Weathervane Playhouse volunteer, actor, board...
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...
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 EXPRESSAdapted for the stage by Ken LudwigSeptember 28 – October 15, 2023Directed by Fred GloorStage Managed by Ayron LordThe...
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....
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...
Musical - June 15 through July 9, 2023Music by Stephen FlahertyLyrics by Lynn AhrensBook by Terrence McNallyAt the dawn of a new century, everything is...
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...
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...
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 has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony Awards (including Best Musical) after its Broadway premiere over 40 years ago....
"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" A drama Based on the novel by Mark Haddon adapted by Simon Stephens Directed by Melanie...
"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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Elijah: Prophet of Fire Ohio Star Theater (5/15-11/05) |
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The Light by Loy A. Webb Soft Belly Theatre (6/17-6/19) |
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Rush at Rocket Arena Rocket Arena (9/17-9/18) |
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The Prom Cassidy Theatre (6/04-6/21) |
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A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical The Stranahan Theater (6/16-6/21) |
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Sweeney Todd Short North Stage - Garden Theater (9/26-10/17) |
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Speech & Debate Studio Theater (5/29-6/28) |
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C.S. Lewis On Stage: Further Up & Further In Playhouse Square (6/20-6/21) |
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A BEAUTIFUL NOISE The Stranahan Theater (6/16-6/21) |
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The Celestia Theater presents An Evening with Elvis starring Jesse Garron On September 12, 2026 The Celestia Theater (9/12-9/12) |
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