A murder. A highly publicized case. A money-inspired defense lawyer looking to spin his way to an exoneration. A defendant looking to win public favor through fake… Read more “Cleveland hosts the razzle dazzle of CHICAGO”
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Les Miz brings it home to Playhouse Square
Before Rent had us singing “525,600 minutes,” there was the number 24601. In the late 1980s, Les Misérables may have been the very first numbers earwig for many musical… Read more “Les Miz brings it home to Playhouse Square”
The Common Room Theatre brings the magic of comedy to Cleveland
“We formed a company called The Common Room Theatre, [the name] truthfully inspired by Harry Potter,” says Co-Artistic Director Ryan Santa. The name speaks to something they all… Read more “The Common Room Theatre brings the magic of comedy to Cleveland”
HAMILTON makes history the hottest topic in Cleveland
Talent, aspiration, jealousy, love, infighting, politics – it could be the current national news, but instead it’s the exciting story of our Founding Fathers, brought to life… Read more “HAMILTON makes history the hottest topic in Cleveland”
Life’s struggles are BEAUTIFUL with Carole King
Put another coin in: BEAUTIFUL is a jukebox musical that spans decades and elicits joy. The Carole King Musical is not just an evening of familiar tunes,… Read more “Life’s struggles are BEAUTIFUL with Carole King”
SPELLING BEE at Cleveland Play House wins hearts, hilariously shames this writer
It is a word meaning “astern” and sounding like a biological function. Being a nautical term, I am hopelessly unfamiliar with what to do with this just-given… Read more “SPELLING BEE at Cleveland Play House wins hearts, hilariously shames this writer”
THE OBA ASKS FOR A MOUNTAIN – TCT is on top of this tale of Nigeria
Have you ever asked for something big? How big? A sandwich? A puppy? A car? A house? A MOUNTAIN?! Talespinner Children’s Theatre (TCT) is touting a tale of… Read more “THE OBA ASKS FOR A MOUNTAIN – TCT is on top of this tale of Nigeria”
20 years later, Mark and Roger still haven’t paid the RENT – 20th anniversary tour (video interviews included)
Mark, Roger, Angel, Maureen and the whole RENT gang are back, and still not paying the RENT in the 20th anniversary tour at Playhouse Square. The story… Read more “20 years later, Mark and Roger still haven’t paid the RENT – 20th anniversary tour (video interviews included)”
Webber’s LOVE NEVER DIES kept alive by powerful cast, beautiful spectacle
“LOVE NEVER DIES” is currently playing the KeyBank State Theatre at Cleveland’s Playhouse Square now through January 28, 2018, and the lifeblood of this production lies in… Read more “Webber’s LOVE NEVER DIES kept alive by powerful cast, beautiful spectacle”
Rhythm is gonna get you at ON YOUR FEET!
It’s 1980/1990something and I’m in the back seat of my parents’ car on a long trip to somewhere. I’m transported here by the magical time machine known… Read more “Rhythm is gonna get you at ON YOUR FEET!”
