Kate Klotzbach

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AMADEUS – a symphony of revenge at Cleveland Play HouseApril 15, 2024
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 tookContinue reading “AMADEUS – a symphony of revenge at Cleveland Play House”
Deception is delightful in GLT’s THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSORMarch 25, 2024
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, THEContinue reading “Deception is delightful in GLT’s THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR”
An Ohio Native on Tour – meet LEIAH LEWIS of HAIRSPRAYDecember 8, 2023
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 submissionContinue reading “An Ohio Native on Tour – meet LEIAH LEWIS of HAIRSPRAY”
HAIRSPRAY brings style and bounce to Playhouse SquareDecember 8, 2023
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 inContinue reading “HAIRSPRAY brings style and bounce to Playhouse Square”
Dobama production of LITTLE WOMEN full of big heartDecember 5, 2023
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 DecemberContinue reading “Dobama production of LITTLE WOMEN full of big heart”
SIX is a TEN at Playhouse SquareAugust 16, 2023
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 thingsContinue reading “SIX is a TEN at Playhouse Square”
ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Beck Center is a tropical, joyful journeyJuly 22, 2023
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 musicContinue reading “ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Beck Center is a tropical, joyful journey”
Moulin Rouge glitzes up Playhouse SquareJune 13, 2023
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 isContinue reading “Moulin Rouge glitzes up Playhouse Square”