Raymond Bobgan News

Cleveland Public Theatre will present the World Premiere of Into the Heart of One Star by Raymond Bobgan with contributions from Anastasía Urozhaeva. This also marks Raymond's first time on stage in a major role in 34 years.

​​​​​​​Cleveland Public Theatre will present the sophomore year of SoftLaunch, its most experimental artistic development program to date. Learn more about the event here.

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) has revealed its 2025–2026 season, titled Luminous, under the continued leadership of Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan. Marking its 44th year, the upcoming season will feature five world premieres, a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere, and the second annual SoftLaunch series for new works in development.

Cleveland Public Theatre will present the World Premiere of Golden Flame Invitation by Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan and Cleveland CORE Ensemble. Running June 12 through June 29, 2025.

Cleveland Public Theatre and Y-Haven will present Y-Haven Theatre Project's 26th production Roots Through Ruin. Learn more about this upcoming production here!

In a recent email Cleveland Public Theatre’s Executive Artistic Director, Raymond Bobgan stated, “At Cleveland Public Theatre, we believe in the power of art to transform, heal, and build community. In these times of uncertainty, fear, anxiety, and division, we remain steadfast in our mission to center diverse voices, to celebrate bold and courageous storytelling, and to open space for those who seek refuge in creativity and expression.

Cleveland Public Theatre will present the World Premiere of its most experimental artistic development program to date, SoftLaunch. This groundbreaking festival seeks to reinvent what theatre and art can be.

Cleveland Public Theatre will present the Midwest debut of the critically acclaimed The Elephant in the Room by Priyanka Shetty. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) will present the World Premiere of not-for-profit (or the equity, diversity and inclusion play) by francisa da silveira. 

Cleveland Public Theatre has announced its 2024-2025 season, titled 'Cultivate,' featuring a lineup of new works and community-centered performances.

Cleveland Public Theatre will present Funny, Like An Abortion by Rachel Bublitz. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

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Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) has announced the return of its quintessential play development series, Test Flight, back with four up-and-coming Northeast Ohio playwrights. Learn more here!

Cleveland Public Theatre will present the USA debut of Hanoch Levin's REQUIEM, directed by Raymond Bobgan. The play will run from March 14 to April 6, featuring a diverse cast led by Peter Lawson Jones. Learn more here!

Cleveland Public Theatre's Y-Haven Theatre Project celebrates 25 years of bringing true stories of recovery to the stage, providing a safe space for individuals on a path of self-reflection and redemption through art.

 Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) presents the highly anticipated World Premiere of Our Lady of Common Sorrows by Jaiie Dayo Aliya. Learn more about the play and how to get tickets here!

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) presents the World Premiere of Reverie Oracle conceived and directed by Raymond Bobgan.

Cleveland Public Theatre’s (CPT) Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan has announced the 2023/2024 Season “Making Waves.”  Learn more about the full lineup here!

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) presents the return of its celebrated Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP), Cleveland’s longest-running arts and job training program for teens.

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan and longtime CPT artist Holly Holsinger, Cleveland State University’s theatre and dance department chair, will be representing the theater at the Global Women’s Performing Arts Festival in Busan, South Korea (GWPAF) this summer.