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 through a ground-breaking score that “blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway.” Playing now through August 26, 2018 at Playhouse Square’s KeyBank State Theatre, HAMILTON: AN AMERICANContinue reading “HAMILTON makes history the hottest topic in Cleveland”
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Sex! APD presents public reading of “In the Next Room, or the vibrator play” on September 17, 2016
Sex sells! But that’s not the point of Cleveland Actors’ Play Date‘s (ADP) public reading of “In the Next Room, or the vibrator play,” written by Sarah Ruhl. “It’s a beautiful play,” says APD co-founder Nicole McLaughlin Lublin. “It’s prolific, gorgeous, with four meaty roles for women,” adds ADP co-founder Katie Atkinson. It’s the Cleveland Actors’Continue reading “Sex! APD presents public reading of “In the Next Room, or the vibrator play” on September 17, 2016″
Christopher Johnston invites you into the Clown Motel
CLOWNS. Happiness. Terror. Joy. Rainbows. Anger. Fun. Red Shoes. Stephen King. You name it – there will be a strong reaction to clowns no matter who you ask. Sometimes, all that’s needed is a quirky title to garner interest in a piece. I admit that “Selfies at the Clown Motel” drew me in from theContinue reading “Christopher Johnston invites you into the Clown Motel”
‘The Woman Hater’ – an interview with Mamaí’s Christine McBurney
“The Woman Hater” is equal parts comedy of humours, sentimental comedy, gothic/sentimental tragedy, and farce. – Christine McBurney “The Woman Hater” seems like a harsh title for a play, but this comedy takes aim at both sexes. Playing August 18 – September 4, 2016, Mamaí Theatre Company will present this Fanny Burney piece with a castContinue reading “‘The Woman Hater’ – an interview with Mamaí’s Christine McBurney”
Restorations and Online Ticketing bring Clague Playhouse into the 21st century
The last time Clague Playhouse got new seats, it was 1995. The last major renovation was in 1991. The paper ticketing system has been in place for decades. Let’s just say that Clague was due for some loving upgrades, and that’s what has happened! When you walk into the 93-seat theater, you don’t get theContinue reading “Restorations and Online Ticketing bring Clague Playhouse into the 21st century”
‘OBJECTIVELY / REASONABLE’ gives community a voice
“People want to talk about what happened; they just don’t always know how.” – Lisa Langford “OBJECTIVELY / REASONABLE: A Community Response to the Shooting of Tamir Rice, 11/22/14” is a new, collaborative piece that will be presented at the Creative Space at Waterloo Arts, August 18 – September 4, 2016. What is it? “Objectively /Continue reading “‘OBJECTIVELY / REASONABLE’ gives community a voice”
Bernadette Clemens gives a glimpse of ‘Lady Windermere’s Fan’
“All bets hinge on chance, fate, accident… and a fan.” As Mamaí Theatre Company prepares to get “Wilde” with their latest piece, Lady Windermere’s Fan, director Bernadette Clemens shares some thoughts about Oscar Wilde, Edwardian times, and more. Lady Windermere’s Fan by Oscar Wilde opens tonight (July 14, 2016) and plays through July 31, 2016Continue reading “Bernadette Clemens gives a glimpse of ‘Lady Windermere’s Fan’”
Kate’s New Chapter
Hello family, friends and performing arts enthusiasts! This will be the site of my new Cleveland Performing Arts Blog. Currently under construction, it will eventually have an archive of my last 7 years of writing, as well as feature future Cleveland Performing Arts stories and reviews. PLEASE FOLLOW ME 😀 🎶🎨🎤🎭 If you have storiesContinue reading “Kate’s New Chapter”
Kate Klotzbach 