“First impressions are really good – great, actually.” But the first impression of new neighbors in an old neighborhood quickly shows us how the seeds of friendship… Read more “NATIVE GARDENS is full of thorny laughter at Cleveland Play House”
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MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET worth every penny at Great Lakes Theater
A star-studded jam session like no other was recorded on December 4, 1956 at the Sun Record Studios in Memphis, Tennessee. Lucky for us, audience members can… Read more “MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET worth every penny at Great Lakes Theater”
Cleveland gets a taste of New York in A BRONX TALE at Playhouse Square
There’s nothing more gut-wrenching than watching a loved one, especially a young person, make terrible decisions and not being able to stop them. A BRONX TALE gangs… Read more “Cleveland gets a taste of New York in A BRONX TALE at Playhouse Square”
MISS SAIGON flies triumphantly into Cleveland
A classic love story sweeps the stage as MISS SAIGON flies into Cleveland now through February 17, 2019 on the KeyBank State Theatre at Playhouse Square. The… Read more “MISS SAIGON flies triumphantly into Cleveland”
Cleveland hosts the razzle dazzle of CHICAGO
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”
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”
