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The Musical Theater Project to Celebrate 75th Anniversary of OKLAHOMA! with 'OH, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MORNIN' Concert
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2017

The Musical Theater Project (TMTP) will produce a new multi-media concert, 'Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin': The Impact of Oklahoma!' for two performances today, October 14 (7pm) at Stocker Arts Center at Lorain County Community College, and Sunday, October 15 (3pm) at The Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square.

The Musical Theater Project to Celebrate 75th Anniversary of OKLAHOMA! with 'OH, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MORNIN' Concert
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2017

The Musical Theater Project (TMTP) will produce a new multi-media concert, 'Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin': The Impact of Oklahoma!' for two performances on Saturday, October 14 (7pm) at Stocker Arts Center at Lorain County Community College, and Sunday, October 15 (3pm) at The Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square.

BWW Review: Well-Conceived BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY at Lakeland Civic Theatre
by Roy Berko - Feb 21, 2017

The capsule judgement of my review of the Broadway production of The Bridges of Madison County stated, 'The Bridges of Madison County' is one of those special, intimate, meaningful, well-conceived and performed shows that deserved a longer shelf-life than it is getting.'

BWW Review: Delightful THE LITTLE MERMAID at Beck Center
by Roy Berko - Dec 5, 2016

One of the difficulties of doing the Disney Theatrical, The Little Mermaid, is how to do the underwater scenes. Yes, much of the story of Ariel, the daughter of King Triton, the master of the sea, in her search for 'a world in which I feel truly realized in my own terms,' takes place, as the songs states, 'Under the Sea,' in contrast to 'The World Above.'

BWW Preview: The Musical Theater Project Goes Behind the Scenes of THE FANTASTICKS
by Roy Berko - Apr 19, 2016

What is the longest running musical in New York City history? No, it's not PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, CHICAGO or THE LION KING. It's that little musical, THE FANTASTICKS, with book and lyrics by Tom Jones and music by Harvey Schmidt. It's been on the boards in Manhattan for over 56 years.

The Musical Theater Project to Host BEHIND THE MUSICAL: THE FANTASTICKS, 4/30-5/1
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 29, 2016

The Musical Theater Project (TMTP) will produce "Behind the Musical: The Fantasticks" for two performances on Saturday, April 30 (7pm) at Stocker Arts Center at Lorain County Community College, and Sunday, May 1 (3pm) at Regina Auditorium at Notre Dame College.

BWW Review: Well-conceived THE SPITFIRE GRILL at Beck Center
by Roy Berko - Sep 21, 2015

Opening night of THE SPITFIRE GRILL was a special evening for the Beck Center for the Arts. It was the start of the organization's 82nd season and Scott Spence's 25th anniversary as Artistic Director.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE SPITFIRE GRILL, Opening Tonight at Beck Center
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2015

Beck Center for the Arts opens its 2015-2016 theater season with THE SPITFIRE GRILL tonight, September 18, through October 18, 2015 on the Mackey Main Stage. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

THE SPITFIRE GRILL to Open Beck Center's 2015-16 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 11, 2015

Beck Center for the Arts opens its 2015-2016 theater season with The Spitfire Grill September 18 through October 18, 2015 on the Mackey Main Stage. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are now on sale. Buy early and save with promo code: SHINE to receive $5 off each adult/senior ticket purchased by September 17.

MARY POPPINS Begins 5/8 at Olmsted Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2015

For two weekends, Olmsted Performing Arts (OPA) - http://www.olmstedperformingarts.com - in Olmsted Falls will present an entire stage full of sugary sweetness to make you and your family smile. OPA will present the high-energy, delightful 'Disney and Cameron MacKintosh's Mary Poppins' May 8 - 10 and May 15 - 17.

Musical Theater Project to Present PURE IMAGINATION: THE FAMILY CABARET, 5/31
by Tyler Peterson - May 6, 2015

The Musical Theater Project presents "Pure Imagination: The Family Cabaret" on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 3pm at Parma-Snow Library Auditorium.

Olmsted Performing Arts Launches SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS Challenge
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 29, 2015

Are you ready to accept the challenge, the challenge of saying or singing the longest, toungetwisteringest most deliciously memorable song in musical history? Olmsted Performing Arts (OPA) - http://www.olmstedperformingarts.com - in Olmsted Falls challenges you and all your friends to win free tickets to see 'Disney and Cameron MacKintosh's Mary Poppins' at the Olmsted Performing Arts Center (OPAC) by taking a video of yourself singing SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS.

Cleveland Stage Alliance to Present DIRTY POP: THE MILLENNIUM MIXTAPE at the Bop Stop, 5/24
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2015

Cleveland Stage Alliance (CSA) presents "Dirty Pop: The Millennium Mixtape," at the Bop Stop, now part of the Cleveland Music Settlement, on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at 8 PM.

MARY POPPINS Begins 5/8 at Olmsted Performing Arts Center
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 27, 2015

For two weekends, Olmsted Performing Arts (OPA) - http://www.olmstedperformingarts.com - in Olmsted Falls will present an entire stage full of sugary sweetness to make you and your family smile. OPA will present the high-energy, delightful 'Disney and Cameron MacKintosh's Mary Poppins' May 8 - 10 and May 15 - 17.

BWW Reviews: Funky, Fun, HIGH FIDELITY, A MUSICAL at Blank Canvas
by Roy Berko - Dec 9, 2014

Pat Ciamacco, artistic director at Blank Canvas, has a 'thing' for off-beat musicals. Sure, he produced 'Hair' and 'Godspell,' but it's more likely that what you'll see mounted on his stage are 'Beach Blanket Party,' 'Debbie Does Dallas,' and 'Texas Chainsaw Musical.' I'm surprised he's missed out on 'Bullshot Crummond,' 'Dance of the Vampires,' 'Expresso Bongo,' 'Hands on a Hard Body, and, of course, 'The Rocky Horror Show.'

BWW Reviews: Martin Céspedes Creates a Delightful FOREVER PLAID at Beck
by Roy Berko - Sep 15, 2014

Do you like close-harmonic singing? Are you harking back to experience the 'good' old days? Do you like to escape from the stressful world and just 'yak' at comedy shticks and revel in the ridiculous? Then the place for you to be is Beck Center where Cleveland's multi-award winning choreographer, Martin Cespedes, has added 'creative director' to his resume.

Photo Flash: First Look at FOREVER PLAID, Opening Tonight at the Beck Center
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2014

Beck Center for the Arts presents FOREVER PLAID, written and originally directed and choreographed by Stuart Ross, with musical continuity supervision and arrangements by James Raitt. This production is directed and choreographed by Martin Cespedes with musical direction by Bryan Bird and runs tonight, September 12, through October 12, 2014, 8 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays on the Mackey Main Stage. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!

Beck Center for the Arts Opens 2014-15 Season with FOREVER PLAID Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2014

Beck Center for the Arts opens its 2014/2015 theater season with a production of the Off-Broadway hit, Forever Plaid, on the Mackey Main Stage, tonight, September 12 through October 12, 2014. Show times are 8 p.m. Todays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are on sale now.

Beck Center for the Arts to Open 2014-15 Season with FOREVER PLAID, 9/12-10/12
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 14, 2014

Beck Center for the Arts opens its 2014/2015 theater season with a production of the Off-Broadway hit, Forever Plaid, on the Mackey Main Stage, September 12 through October 12, 2014. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are on sale now.

BWW Reviews: 'Alas For You,' GODSPELL at Blank Canvas
by Roy Berko - Dec 11, 2013

GODSPELL is one of the biggest musical theatrical successes of all-time. Based on the 'Gospel According to St. Matthew,' the musical tells the story of the last seven days of Christ's life. The parables have been contemporized, and Christ's followers are free spirits who sing the likes of 'Day By Day', 'All Good Gifts', and 'Turn Back, O Man.