Sometimes you meet new people and you immediately hit it off – it feels like you’ve known each other forever, and the friendship is instantaneous. Such is the story presented by Great Lakes Theater in Always…Patsy Cline, playing now through May 19, 2024 in the Hanna Theatre at Playhouse Square. Patsy Cline is legendary andContinue reading “Always…Patsy Cline is a “Crazy” good time at GLT”
Author Archives: Kate Klotzbach
AMADEUS – a symphony of revenge at Cleveland Play House
Did he do it? Did Italian composer Antonio Salieri murder musical genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart? If intentions were enough to kill a person, then the easy answer is, “Yes.” Salieri never laid a hand on Mozart, but his vicious acts of professional sabotage certainly took a violent toll upon Mozart’s soul. Written by Peter Shaffer,Continue reading “AMADEUS – a symphony of revenge at Cleveland Play House”
Deception is delightful in GLT’s THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR
Wits are tested and deviousness reigns as Great Lakes Theater (GLT) successfully presents the Shakespearean comedy, THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR. In this offering, a fantastic cast romps through this 2-hour and 30-minute play of silly schemes with entertaining ease. Directed by Terri McMahon, THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR is touted on GLT’s website asContinue reading “Deception is delightful in GLT’s THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR”
An Ohio Native on Tour – meet LEIAH LEWIS of HAIRSPRAY
LEIAH LEWIS HAIRSPRAY National Tour Roles: Pearl / Dynamite / Motormouth Maybelle Understudy Hometown: Canton, Ohio High School: Glenoak High School Favorite part about touring: Getting to travel the world with amazing friends! Leiah’s audition journey for HAIRSPRAY: I initially sent in a video submission and was called back to New York City for aContinue reading “An Ohio Native on Tour – meet LEIAH LEWIS of HAIRSPRAY”
HAIRSPRAY brings style and bounce to Playhouse Square
The best parts about the national tour of HAIRSPRAY are the visuals and choreography. With plenty of vibrant colors and groovy moves, this vibrant assault on the eyes will keep audiences entranced for the full 2 hours of the show. “Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her wayContinue reading “HAIRSPRAY brings style and bounce to Playhouse Square”
Dobama production of LITTLE WOMEN full of big heart
If you’re looking for a touching tale that is huge on whimsy, adventure, and family, then the stage adaptation of LITTLE WOMEN written by Heather Chrisler and directed by Melissa Crum is the perfect warm-fuzzy for you this December. Running at Dobama Theatre now through December 31, 2023, this smartly-directed gem is full of feel-good funContinue reading “Dobama production of LITTLE WOMEN full of big heart”
SIX is a TEN at Playhouse Square
History is INTERESTING again! Although many people might remember history class as a boring experience of memorizing dates and names without much substance (at least that was my experience), SIX brings life and shimmer to the wives of Henry VIII. There are countless great things about SIX at Playhouse Square, which is in Cleveland forContinue reading “SIX is a TEN at Playhouse Square”
ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Beck Center is a tropical, joyful journey
One of my favorite ballads in musical theater is the song “Forever Yours” from Once on This Island, so when I heard the production was playing at the Beck Center for the Arts, I was there! With book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and music by Stephen Flaherty, this 90-minute show is set in theContinue reading “ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Beck Center is a tropical, joyful journey”
Moulin Rouge glitzes up Playhouse Square
Glamour, spectacle, and bright shiny things lure audiences to the State Theatre this June as MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL sizzles on the stage from now through July 2, 2023. A strange jukebox mix of classic and contemporary songs surrounds the 2-hr + experience, which is an homage to the real famous Paris cabaret founded inContinue reading “Moulin Rouge glitzes up Playhouse Square”
Ain’t Misbehavin’ Does No Wrong at Great Lakes Theater
Director/Choreographer Gerry McIntyre has done Thomas “Fats” Waller right with his production of “Ain’t Misbehavin” at Great Lakes Theater. This trip back in time in the Hanna Theatre is a smooth and sensual ride into all of the emotions of jazz. Featuring a talented quintet of performers consisting of Tyrick Wiltez Jones, Colleen Longshaw, Brittney Mack, Jessie CopeContinue reading “Ain’t Misbehavin’ Does No Wrong at Great Lakes Theater “
Kate Klotzbach 