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Beck Center for the Arts presents SHE LOVES ME, with Book by JOE MASTEROFF, Music by JERRY BOCK and Lyrics by SHELDON HARNICK, based on a play by MIKLOS LASZLO. Directed by Scott Spence, with Musical Direction by Larry Goodpaster and Choreographed by Martin Cespedes, the show runs now through October 20, 2013 on the Mackey Main Stage. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

If you are a fan of old-fashioned, escapist musicals with pleasant music, performed by a talented cast, you'll love SHE LOVES ME.

Beck Center for the Arts opens its landmark 80th season with She Loves Me on the Mackey Main Stage, tonight, September 20 through October 20, 2013. Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Revival and the Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival, She Loves Me is considered by many to be one of the most charming musicals ever written.

Beck Center for the Arts opens its landmark 80th season with She Loves Me on the Mackey Main Stage, September 20 through October 20, 2013. Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Revival and the Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival, She Loves Me is considered by many to be one of the most charming musicals ever written. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. There will be no performance on October 19. Tickets are now on sale.

Beck Center for the Arts presents Monty Python's Spamalot on the Mackey Main Stage, today, July 12 through August 18, 2013. Winner of three Tony Awards including Best Musical, Monty Python's Spamalot is the outrageous musical comedy 'lovingly ripped off' from the cult classic motion picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are now on sale.

Beck Center for the Arts presents Monty Python's Spamalot on the Mackey Main Stage, July 12 through August 18, 2013. Winner of three Tony Awards including Best Musical, Monty Python's Spamalot is the outrageous musical comedy "lovingly ripped off" from the cult classic motion picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are now on sale.

This is the time of year that theatres are looking for productions to attract large audiences in order to bring some extra money into the coffers. BECK, for a number of years did BEAUTY AND THE BEAST for their holiday show. This year they opened the classic ANNIE.

Beck Center for the Arts presents ANNIE, with book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Martin Charnin. Based on Little Orphan Annie by permission of The Media Tribune Services, Inc. Directed by Scott Spence, with musical direction by Larry Goodpaster and choreography by Martin Cespedes, the show runs now through Jan 6, 2013. Get a first look at the cast onstage in the photos below!

If you are in the mood for total silliness, want to hear some well sung classical modern songs, and desire to see some excellent dancing, XANADU is for you. The "Magic" may "Suddenly" take you to "Xanadu," allowing you to be "Suspended in Time," so, "Don't Walk Away" from seeing this show at Beck.

Beck Center for the Arts rolls out its 2012/2013 Professional Theater season with the first locally produced premiere of Xanadu, the award-winning Broadway hit musical based on the Universal Pictures' cult classic movie of the same title, which starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly. Xanadu runs on the Mackey Main Stage now through October 14, 2012. Get a first look at the production in the photos below!

Beck Center for the Arts rolls out its 2012/2013 Professional Theater season with the first locally produced premiere of Xanadu, the award-winning Broadway hit musical based on the Universal Pictures' cult classic movie of the same title, which starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly. Xanadu runs on the Mackey Main Stage tonight, September 14 through October 14, 2012.

Beck Center for the Arts rolls out its 2012/2013 Professional Theater season with the first locally produced premiere of Xanadu, the award-winning Broadway hit musical based on the Universal Pictures' cult classic movie of the same title, which starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly. Xanadu runs on the Mackey Main Stage September 14 through October 14, 2012.

Beck Center for the Arts presents Legally Blonde The Musical on the Mackey Main Stage, tonight, July 6 through August 12, 2012. This award-winning Broadway hit musical is based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the MGM major motion picture, Legally Blonde which starred Reese Witherspoon.

Beck Center for the Arts presents Legally Blonde The Musical on the Mackey Main Stage, July 6 through August 12, 2012.

Beck Center for the Arts presents Legally Blonde The Musical on the Mackey Main Stage, July 6 through August 12, 2012. This award-winning Broadway hit musical is based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the MGM major motion picture, Legally Blonde which starred Reese Witherspoon.

Several weeks ago a study listed George W. Bush among the worst presidents of the United States. Also on that list was Andrew Jackson. However, in contrast to Bush, Jackson was also on the roll of the best presidents. That dichotomy is well noted in BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, now rocking the Studio Theatre at The Beck Center for the Arts.

Beck Center for the Arts has announced its 2012/2013 Professional Theater season including five locally produced premieres and an eclectic mix of outrageous comedies, award-winning musicals and inspiring dramas that Northeast Ohio audiences have come to expect from Beck Center.