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Showing posts with label CLE Theater Calendar. Show all posts
Showing posts with label CLE Theater Calendar. Show all posts
Saturday, May 13, 2023
CLEVELAND THEATER CALENDAR—June-August, 2023
Monday, May 06, 2019
Roy Berko
(Cleveland Critics Circle, American Theatre Critics Association)
Though it seems like it will never be here, there will be summer and the Cleveland theater scene will heat up. Here’s a list of some of the offerings that are being staged.
BECK CENTER
216-521-2540 or http://www.beckcenter.org
8 p.m. evenings, 3 p.m. matinees
MATILDA (July 12-August 11) -- Based on the novel by Roald Dahl, the musical tells the tale of Matilda who takes a stand against oppressive forces, thus taking her destiny into her own hands. (SAVE! Use code MISSHONEY before July 12 when ordering tickets and get $5 off on adult or senior tickets.)
BLANK CANVAS
440-941-0458 or www.blankcanvastheatre.com
THE TOXIC AVENGER (July 12-27) -- Melvin Ferd, the Third, wants to clean up Tromaville, the most polluted town in New Jersey. Foiled by the mayor's bullies, Melvin is dumped into a vat of radioactive toxic waste, only to reemerge as The Toxic Avenger, New Jersey's first superhero. A musical delight!
LOBBY HERO (August 23-September 7) -- A young security guard with big ambitions clashes with his stern boss, an intense rookie cop and her unpredictable partner.
DOBAMA
216-932-3396 or www.dobama.org
33 1/3 A WORLD PREMIERE MUSCAL (June 26-July 14)— A musical tale of four young people who experience a tumultuous New Year's Eve and make a decision
that will change all of their lives.
CAIN PARK
216-371-3000 or http://www.cainpark.com
Thursday-Saturday 7 pm, Sunday 2 pm
RAGTIME (June 13-30 Alma Theatre)— Called, “The Ultimate Musical of Our Time,” this sweeping musical portrait of early-twentieth-century America tells the story of three families in the pursuit of the American Dream. Together, they confront history's timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair...and what it means to live in America.
FOR GOOD: THE NEW GENERATION OF MUSICALS, VOL.4 (July 17 Alma Theatre) -- In partnership with The Musical Theater Project--From the cutting edge BE MORE CHILL to the contemporary KINKY BOOTS, musicals produced since 2000 have awakened audiences to new possibilities for America's great art form. Hosted by Nancy Maier and Sheri Gross the production features singers Bridie Carroll and Eric Fancher.
THE LAST FIVE YEARS (July 25-27 Alma Theatre) -- Jason Robert Brown’s classic musical about love, loss and the moments we wish we could do over. (Presented by The Passion Project.)
CLEVELAND SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
Free admission, except where noted.
For times and places go to http://www.cleveshakes.com
O FOR A MUSE OF FIRE (June 8)— 6-10 pm at Ensemble Theater—food, cash bar, silent auction, raffle--$25 (a benefit for The Cleveland Shakespeare Festival)
HENRY V (June 21-July 7)— The political situation in England is tense: King Henry IV has died, and his son, the young King Henry V, has just assumed the throne. A quest for power follows!
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (July 19-August 4) -- A respectable nobleman lives in the idyllic Italian town of Messina. He shares his house with his lovely young daughter, his playful, clever niece, and his elderly brother. What ensues is Shakespeare at his creative best!
convergence continuum
convergence-continuum.org or 216-687-0074
Thursday-Saturday @ 8
STATEMENTS AFTER AN ARREST UNDER THE IMMORALITY ACT (May 24-June 15) -- Set in apartheid South Africa, where interracial relationships were a criminal offense, a black man and white woman meet secretly in the library to share their hopes and fears.
TOM AT THE FARM (Jul 12-Aug 3) -- After the sudden death of his lover, Tom travels from the city to a remote farm for the funeral, and finds a religious family who know nothing of his existence. Tom is threatened by the deceased’s brother and is drawn into a brutal, sexually-charged game.
SHAKESPEARE’S R & J An Adaptation (Aug 30-Sep 21) -- In a boys' boarding school, four students discover a forbidden text of Shakespeare’s play and secretly enact the play in a deluge of agitation, terror, and fierce desires that parallel their own lives.
OBERLIN SUMMER THEATRE FESTIVAL
Hall Auditorium, 67 N. Main Street, Oberlin and other venues
Free admission, reservations requested—440-775-8169
BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE by Leonard Gershe, William Shakespeare’s MEASURE FOR MEASURE, LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT by Eugene O’Neill, and A MUSICAL CABARET, run in repertoire. For details and dates go to www.oberlinsummertheaterfestival.com
OHIO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens (outdoor performances)
714 N. Portage Path, Akron
ohioshakespearefestival.com or 1-888-718-4253 opt.1
HAMLET (June 28-July 14)— The king is dead. His brother had taken the throne and married the queen. For young prince Hamlet, something is rotten in the state of Denmark.
MEASURE FOR MEASURE (July 26-August 11) -- Intrigues, disguises, and amorous plots propel this twisted, comedic adventure to its unexpected conclusion.
PLAYHOUSE SQUARE
216-241-6000 or go to www.playhousesquare.org.
PORGY AND BESS (June 1)— Cleveland Opera presents this most famous American opera which includes such songs as “Summertime,” “A Woman Is A Sometime Thing,” “My Man's Gone Now,” “I Got Plenty of O’ Nuttin’.”
ROCK OF AGES TENTH ANNIVERSARY TOUR (June 6 @ 7:30)— A musical that captures the iconic era that was the big bad 1980s Hollywood, featuring the music of hit bands such as Styx, Poison and Twisted Sister.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN (June 11-30)— Winner of six Tony Awards, this is a deeply personal and profoundly “must see” contemporary musical about life and the way we live it. (Part of the Key Bank Broadway series.)
COME FROM AWAY (July 9-28) -- A true story of 7,000 stranded airline passengers and the small town of Gander, Newfoundland that welcomed them on 9-11. Cultures clashed, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. (Part of the Key Bank Broadway series.)
THE LION KING (August 7-September 1)— Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney's THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to Playhouse Square! (A Huntington Bank feature performance.)
PORTHOUSE
http://www.porthousetheatre.com or 330-929-4416 or 330-672-3884
MAN OF LAMANCHA (June 13-29)— The “Impossible Dream” musical inspired by Miguel de Cervantes' masterpiece DON QUIXOTE, follows the journey of a dying man determined not to abandon his ideals or passion.
TINTYPES (July 4-20)— A collection of snapshots of America prior to World War I featuring such patriotic and ragtime classics as "The Yankee Doodle Boy," "Stars and Stripes Forever," "Meet Me in St. Louis," "America the Beautiful," and "You're a Grand Old Flag."
THE MUSIC MAN (July 25-August 11)— The “Seventy-Six Trombones” musical story of a fast-talking salesman who arrives in River City, Iowa to con the townspeople and hurry off with their money, but he doesn't count on falling for the town librarian in the process. (See this classic at Porthouse before its scheduled fall Broadway revival.)
Thursday, December 27, 2018
2019 Winter/Spring CLE-area theater calendar
Here’s a list of some of the offerings of some CLE theaters through the winter and spring seasons (January-May). You can track my reviews on http://www.royberko.info/, or contact me to get on my direct review list. For a synopsis of the local reviewers’ comments about the plays at http://www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com/
BECK CENTER 216-521-2540 or http://www.beckcenter.org 8 p.m. evenings, 3 p.m. matinees
(February 8-24, 2019) ONCE A collaboration with Baldwin Wallace University’s national recognized Musical Theater program follows a Dublin street musician and a Czech immigrant who are drawn together by their love of music.
(March 15-Apirl 14, 2019) LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR & GRILL Features Nicole Sumlin as Billie Holiday, one of the greatest jazz voices of all time, as she takes to the stage for one of the last shows of her career.
(May 31-June 30 2019) KING LEAR Shakespeare’s tragedy of love and loss, which explores the consequences of the aging King dividing his estate between his three daughters.
BLANK CANVAS 440-941-0458 or http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/ Thursday, Friday and Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 7 pm
(March 1-16, 2019) KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Tony winning musical revamps the harrowing tale in a Latin American prison cell between a revolutionary and a homosexual in for deviant behavior.
(April 5-20, 2019) ART How much would be pay for a white painting? Three friends find themselves in conflict over the value of art and friendship.
(May 17-June 1, 2019) LITTLE MARY SUNSHINE A musical comedy about a modern family's unexpected route to brighter days.
CESEAR’S FORUM 216-241-6000 or go to http://www.cesearsforum.com/
TBA
CLEVELAND PLAY HOUSE 216-241-6000 or go to http://www.playhousesquare.org 7:30 Wednesday-Saturday, 2:30 Saturday and Sunday
(January 12-February 10, 2019) AN ILIAD One actor. One musician. The Trojan War. Two women transform a bare stage into a raging battlefield where gods, heroes, and empires clash in a quest for vengeance and glory. (Outcalt Theatre)
(February 2-24, 2019) KEN LUDWIG’S SHERWOOD THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD A rollicking new take on a beloved legend. (Allen Theatre)
March 23-April 14, 2019) TINY HOUSES A world premiere comedy in which a couple builds a 200-square foot tiny house to create a “simpler” life. (Outcalt Theatre)
(April 27-May 19) NATIVE GARDENS What starts out as a squabble over a backyard property line erupts into a full-blown border dispute! (Allen Theatre)
CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE 216-631-2727 or go on line to http://www.cptonline.org/ 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland
(January 17-19, 2019) ENTRY POINT Grab a pass and step into a festival-like atmosphere of raw art-in-progress.
(February 9-March 2, 2019) FIRE ON THE WATER Multimedia theatrical event returns with a reimagined version to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1969 burning of the Cuyahoga River.
(February 14-March 2, 2019) TEATRO PUBLICO DE CLEVELAND SPANISH LANGUAGE PRODUCTION
(March 21-April 20, 2019) TEST FLIGHT A multi-week series that showcases new work on its way to full production.
(March 23-April 13, 2019) TBA
May 18-June 8, 2019) CENTRAL CONCERN A production of depraved entertainment using music, humor and bizarre buffoon theatricality. (A co-production with Ohio City Theatre Project.)
convergence continuum convergence-continuum.org or 216-687-0074 Thursday-Saturday @ 8
The Liminis Theatre, 2438 Scranton Road Cleveland
(March 29-Apirl 20, 2019) THE PRIDE A time-bending portrait that counterpoints two parallel love stories with very dissimilar outcomes.
(May 24-June 15, 2019) STATEMENTS AFTER AN ARREST UNDER THE IMMORALITY ACT Athol Fugard’s look at what happens, while apartheid reigned in South Africa, when a black man and white woman meet secretly in the library where she works to make love and share their hopes and fears.
DOBAMA 216-932-3396 or http://www.dobama.org 7:30 Thursdays, 8:00 Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 Sundays
(January 25-February 17, 2019) REVOLT. SHE SAID. REVOLT AGAIN—A inventive grouping of vignettes that asks how to revolutionize language. It is a theatrical manifesto for the #MeToo era.
(March 8-31, 2019) THE NETHER A twisting criminal drama and a haunting sci-fi thriller which explores the consequences of living out our most shocking urges in the age of virtual reality.
(April 26-May 26, 2019) THIS An un-romantic comedy that captures the uncertain steps of a circle of friends backing their way into middle age.
ENSEMBLE THEATRE 216-321-2930 or http://www.ensemble-theatre.com Fridays and Saturdays @ 8, Sundays @ 2
(January 25-February 17, 2019) A RAISIN IN THE SUN Referred to as the “pivotal play in the history of the American Black theatre,” Lorraine Hansberry’s epic script is the tale of the Younger family’s heroic struggle to retain dignity in a harsh and changing world of racism.
(March 8-30, 2019) A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN Eugene O’Neill’s classic script in which Jodie, an amazon-like woman, finds herself drowning in a wave of self-pity and remorse that results in her facing a new challenge to her dauntless spirit.
(March 21-April 7, 2019) THE WAY I DANCED WITH YOU A world premiere of David Hansen’s play that traces the mysterious choreography of romance and illusion of two high school lovers. (Check the website for special day and times)
(April 26-May 19, 2019) WATER BY THE SPOONFUL The 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Drama finds Elliot, having just returned from Iraq, struggling to find his place in the world.
GREAT LAKES THEATER http://www.greatlakestheater.org or 216-241-6000 Wednesday-Saturday @ 7:30, Saturdays @ 1:30, Sundays @ 3
(February 15-March 10, 2019) WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION You are hereby summoned for jury duty to participate in Agatha Christie’s gripping courtroom thriller!
(March 29-April 14, 2019) THE TAMING OF THE SHREW Shakespeare’s uproarious battle of the sexes in which fortune-hunting Petruchio takes up the challenge to “tame” quick-tempered Kate and make her his wife.
(May 3-26, 2019) MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET The Tony-winning rock ‘n’ roll tribute to Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley.
INTERPLAY JEWISH THEATRE interplayjewishtheatre@gmail.com or 216-393-PLAY (Play readings at Dobama are free, but reservations are required. Presentations at the Maltz Museum are fee based)
(April 14, 2019) HARD LOVE Motti Lerner’s tale asks whether in matters of faith and love, there can ever be compromise. (Maltz Museum—216-593-0575 or www.maltzmuseum.org)
(April 28@ 2 and April 29 @ 7) ROCKET CITY, ALABAM’ Mark Saltzman's play asks not only how soon it's permissible to “move on.” He also suggests how simple it is for neo-Nazism to take root in the soil that nurtured Jim Crow. (For reservations, contact 216-393-PLAY interplayjewishtheatre@gmail.com, no charge, but are contributions at the door)
KARAMU 216-795-707) or www.karamuhouse.org (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
(February 7-10, 2019) THE IMPACT OF SHUFFLE ALONG Coproduced by Karamu House + The Musical Theatre Project, this lecture/musical production highlights SHUFFLE ALONG, one of the most significant musicals of the 20th century: a show written and performed entirely by African Americans; the show that brought the Harlem Renaissance to the musical stage.
(February 14-March 10, 2019) A Double-Bill: “Two by Tennessee Williams”
27 WAGONS FULL OF COTTON Set during the Great Depression, this is a play about desperation, desperation and revenge.
THIS PROPERTY IS CONDEMNED A chance encounter between two young people along a Mississippi railroad amidst the Great Depression leaves them both exposed in ways unimaginable.
(March 28-April 21, 2019) THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN Cleveland Heights author Eric Coble’s touching and funny play centers on 80-year-old Alexandra’s showdown with her family over where she should spend her golden years.
(May 23-June 16, 2019) ELTON JOHN & TIM RICE’S AIDA A rock musical based on the epic tale full of passion, loyalty and betrayal.
LAKELAND CIVIC THEATRE 440-525-7134 or http://lakelandcc.edu/academic/arts/theatre/index.asp
(February 1-17, 2019) FREAKY FRIDAY A musical based on the Disney film centers on an overworked mother and her teenage daughter who magically swap bodies and have just one day to put things right again.
NEAR WEST THEATRE 216-961-6391 or nearwestheatre.org
(February 15-24, 2019) ANYONE CAN WHISTLE Steven Sondheim’s musical about a corrupt mayor, an idealistic nurse, a man who may be a doctor, and various officials, patients and townspeople, all fighting to save a bankrupt town. (Youth cast…ages 9-15)
(May 3-19, 2019) 1776 (Teen and Adult cast) The musical story of the efforts of John Adams to persuade his colleagues to vote for American independence and to sign the document.
NEW WORLD PERFORMANCE LAB
For details: https://nwplab.com/
TBA
none-too-fragile theatre 330-962-5547 or http://www.nonetoofragile.com
Thursday, Friday and Saturday @ 8, select Sundays @2 and select Mondays at 8
(February 1-16, 2019) YANKEE TAVERN A dramatic thriller which examines a 9/11 conspiracy theory. Just when you thought you'd heard every crazy 9/11 conspiracy theory, a stranger walks into the Yankee Tavern and . . .
(March 22-April 6, 2019) PRODIGAL SON "A 17-year-old boy from the Bronx suddenly finds himself in a private school in New Hampshire. Two faculty members wrestle with the dilemma: Is the kids a star or a disaster? A passionate, explosive portrait of a young man on the verge of salvation or destruction.”
(May 31-June 15, 2019) TBA
OHIO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 1-888-718-4253 (opt. 1) or www.ohioshakespearefestival.com (Winter and Spring Home: Greystone Hall, Akron). Shows Thursday-Saturday at 8:00, Sunday matinees at 2:00.
(February 22-March 10, 2019) THE LION IN WINTER
(April 12-May 5, 2019) 1776 The musical story of the efforts of John Adams to persuade his colleagues to vote for American independence and to sign the document.
PLAYHOUSESQUARE 216-241-6000 or go to www.playhousesquare.org
(January 15-20, 2019 ROGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA Concerns a young woman forced into a life of servitude by her cruel stepmother and self-centered stepsisters, who dreams of a better life. With the help of her Fairy Godmother she is transformed into a Princess and finds her Prince.
(January 29-February 17, 2019) MISS SAIGON Based on the opera MADAM BUTTERFLY the musical tells the tragic tale of a doomed romance involving a Vietnam woman abandoned by her American lover.
(March 5-24, 2019) SCHOOL OF ROCK The musical follows Dewey Finn, an out-of-work rock singer and guitarist who takes a job as a substitute teacher, realizes the musical talent in his nerdy students, and forms a band of fifth-graders, in an attempt to win the upcoming Battle of the Bands contest.
(April 3-20, 2019) THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA The musical seen by over 130 million people which revolves around a beautiful soprano who becomes the obsession of a mysterious, disfigured musical genius living in the subterranean labyrinth beneath the Paris Opera House with a score that includes “The Music of the Night.”
(April 23-May 12, 2019) A BRONX TALE Chazz Palminteri’s personal coming of age story of an Italian-American boy caught in an emotional struggle to follow a life of crime or the values of his family.
(June 11-30, 2019) DEAR EVAN HANSEN A winner of six Tony Awards which tells the story of a high school senior with severe social anxiety who inadvertently gets caught in a lie that brings him closer to a classmate's family, while also allowing him to gain his own sense of purpose.
BROADWAY BUZZ--Get the inside scoop on Key Bank Broadway shows from host, Joe Garry, one hour before performances. Please check event schedule for exact dates and times. Broadway Buzz Pre-Show Talks are held in the Upper Allen, accessible through the Allen Theatre lobby.
PLAYHOUSE SQUARE TOURS—Nearly 100 years after our historic theaters first opened, Playhouse Square has become the largest performing arts center outside of New York City and hosts nearly 1,000,000 guests and 1,000 curtains each year. Each of the theaters has its own story to tell. Our tours are a great way to learn about the history and community impact of one of Cleveland’s most important cultural institutions. 1 st Saturday of each month, 10-11:30 AM, every 15 minutes a 90-minute tour leaves from Key Bank State Lobby. No reservations needed for groups of 10 or fewer.
RUBBER CITY THEATRE
2207 Romig Road, Akron
234-252-0272 or http://www.rubbercitytheatre.com/
(February 15-March 30, 2019) GUYS AND DOLLS The “Sit Down You’re Rocking the Boat” musical based on Damon Runyon’s stories which takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City.
(April 12-28, 2019) ROMEO AND JULIET Shakespeare’s epic tragedy in which Romeo, a Montague falls in love with Juliet, a Capulet and rival family to his. They defy all odds to be together but fate intervenes.
SEAT OF THE PANTS ENSEMBLE
Appears at various venues https://seatofthepants.org
(March 29/30 & April 5/6, 2018 @ 8 PM)
Pilgrim Congregational Church in Tremont—2592 West 14th Street, Cleveland
THE END OF THE TOUR A dark comedy which explores what such questions as “What do we owe our parents as they age?” “Can we correct the mistakes we made with children when they become adults? And, “Until death do us part…Really?”
(August 2-11, 2018 Friday and Saturdays @ 8 and Sundays at 2)
Ensemble Theatre’s Playground Theatre, 2843 Washington Boulevard, Cleveland Heights
SMOKEFALL Magic realism collides with manic vaudeville in this family drama with a chewy metaphysical core.
THE MUSICAL THEATER PROJECT http://www.MusicalTheaterProject.org or 216-529-9411 for tickets and information (productions staged in review format with narration at a variety of venues)
(January 19, 2019—Hanna Theatre, @ 8 PM & January 20, 2019—Temple-Tifereth Israel @ 3 PM) COLE PORTER ON BROADWAY TMTP's fifth-annual partnership with Cleveland Jazz Orchestra honors Porter's 30-year love affair with the theater. Hosted by Bill Rudman and Paul Ferguson. Featuring members of Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, the Joe Hunter Trio, Vince Mastro and Treva Offutt
(February 7-9 @ 8 PM, February 10 @ 3PM—Karamu House) THE IMPACT OF “SHUFFLE ALONG” It was one of the most significant musicals of the 20th century: a show written and performed entirely by African Americans; the show that brought the Harlem Renaissance to the musical stage. Hosted by Bill Rudman and Tony F. Sias Singers include Treva Offutt, Tony F. Sias and Evelyn Wright Featuring the Joe Hunter Trio and George Foley
(April 14, 2019 @ 2PM—Kent State University and April 15, @ 7:30 PM—Beck Center for the Arts) IT’S A BIRD…IT’S A PLANE…IT’S SUPERMAN Yes, the man of steel sings and dances while having his hands full defending Metropolis against all evildoers. Directed by Terri Kent. Featuring members of Kent State University's Musical Theatre Program Tickets: Kent State University 330-672-2787 or click here, Breen Center 800-838-3006 or click here
THEATER IN THE CIRCLE
Ticket Information: 216-282-9424 or go to theatreinthecircle.com
Shows: Thursday, Friday and Saturday @ 7:30, Saturday and Sunday @ 2
(February 14-17, 2019) LIBERACE! David Maiocco, portraying “Mr. Showmanship,” the uniquely American icon, Liberace.
(May 9-12, 2019)—YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN Good grief, Linus, Lucy, Schroeder, Snoopy and Sally join Charlie to take us back to our favorite funnies in this revue of vignettes and songs including “My Blanket and Me,” “The Baseball Game,” “Little Known Facts,” “Suppertime,” and “Happiness.”
Sunday, August 12, 2018
2018 FALL Cleveland Theater Calendar
Here’s a list of some of the offerings of local theatres for the fall season (September-December, 2018). SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL THEATRES! You can track my reviews on http://www.royberko.info or contact me to get on my direct review list. You can see a synopsis of the members of the Cleveland Critics Circle comments about the plays they see at http://www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com/
BECK CENTER 216-521-2540 or http://www.beckcenter.org 8 p.m. evenings, 3 p.m. matinees
(September 14-October 7) AN ACT OF GOD—A comedy which attempts to give a new meaning to the phrase divine intervention.
(October 5-November 4) WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF—Edward Albee’s masterpiece of mind games and devastation.
(December 7-January 6, 2019) SHREK THE MUSICAL—The musical tale of a social outcast who takes an exciting journey to find out the real meaning of life.
BLANK CANVAS 440-941-0458 or http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/ Thursday, Friday and Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 7 pm
(October 5-27) CANNIBAL THE MUSICAL—From the co-creator of “South Park” and “The Book of Mormon,” comes the “All Singing! All Dancing! All Flesh-Eating” true story of the only person ever convicted of cannibalism in America. (Show will have a “splatter zone!)
(December 7-22) AVENUE Q--The Tony winning puppet-centric musical that addresses humorous adult issues. A cult favorite! CESEAR’S FORUM 216-241-6000 or go to http://www.cesearsforum.com/
Kennedy’s Theatre—enter from the Ohio Theatre lobby
(September 21-29 @ 8 PM)) PLATH AND ORION--Two one-act plays by Lanford Wilson concerning a chance meeting between two women. Their poignant, telling and poetic conversations reveal plainly their individual boundaries of hope and reality.
CLEVELAND PLAY HOUSE 216-241-6000 or go to http://www.playhousesquare.org 7:30 Wednesday-Saturday, 2:30 Saturday and Sunday
(September 15-October 7) THE WOMAN IN BLACK— Halloween comes early this year! Arthur Kipps never believed in the supernatural until he came face to face with evil!
(October 13-November 4) SWEAT A compelling portrait of pride and survival in the Rust Belt. To read my review of the Broadway production go to: https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3114387099896190039 - editor/target=post;postID=638743968349909341;onPublishedMenu=allposts;onClosedMenu=allposts;postNum=3;src=postname
(November 23-December 23) A CHRISTMAS STORY—Ralph’s back! One holiday wish. And a world that seems to be conspiring to make certain it doesn’t come true. “Be careful or you’ll shoot your eye out!”
CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE 216-631-2727 or go on line to http://www.cptonline.org/
(October 4 – 6) ¡OBRAS EN EVOLUCIÓN 2018! A FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAY READINGS--written & directed by Teatro Publico de Cleveland Ensemble Members. In English & Spanish with bilingual supertitles.
(October 11-27) YA MAMA! The autobiographical story of a young Afro-Creole girl losing a mother, gaining a stepmother, and becoming a mother—all while being an artist. (Originally developed and produced by CPT in 2011.)
(October 20 – November 10) EVERYTHING IS OKAY (AND OTHER HELPFUL LIES)—the World Premiere of a hot mess musical, in which a group of close friends struggle to navigate the tragedies of life.
(November 8 – 11) Y-HAVEN THEATRE PROJECT--Created & Performed by the men of Y-Haven, a branch of the Greater Cleveland YMCA, a transitional housing facility for formerly homeless men recovering from substance abuse and mental health challenges. The Y-Haven Theatre Project captures an authenticity and emotional power as the cast shares their true-to-life experiences often hidden from the world.
(November 23-24) PINCH AND SQUEAL’S WIZBANG!--Two spectacular nights of absolute holiday madness filled with ridiculous acts, local circus performers, and professional misbehavers!
(November 29-December 22) CONNI’S AVANT GARDE RESTAURANT: A SNOWBALL’S CHANCE--This hilarious musical performance includes crazy cabaret, comedy, dancing, game show competitions, violence, and a five-course meal. The performers cook and serve the feast, using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. World Premiere.
convergence continuum convergence-continiuum.org or 216-687-0074 Thursday-Saturday @ 8
(October 12-November 3)—THIS MUCH (OR AN ACT OF VIOLENCE TOWARD THE INSTITUTION OF MARRIAGE)—Gar can’t decide between the man who plays games and the man on one knee with a ring. Everyone wants answers, but nothing lives up to the image he has in his head. Ohio premiere.
(November 30-December 15)—RAPTURE, BLISTER, BURN—an unflinching look at gender politics.
DOBAMA 216-932-3396 or http://www.dobama.org check the theatre’s blog for performance time
(September 7-30) SUNSET BABY—Ohio premiere of Dominique Morisseau’s tale of a tough, independent woman in Brooklyn, who is visited by her estranged father, a former revolutionary in the Black Liberation movement, who seeks to mend their broken relationship.
(October 9-November 11) JOHN—A young couple struggling to stay together, stop at a bed and breakfast. They encounter a cheerful innkeeper, her blind friend and an eerie world crammed with toys and one very odd American Girl doll.
November 30-December 30) ELLA ENCHANTED—Based on the best-selling novel, this modern Cinderella story is filled with delightful music, beautiful puppets, high adventure and plenty of girl power.
ENSEMBLE THEATRE 216-321-2930 or http://www.ensemble-theatre.com Fridays and Saturdays @ 8, Sundays @ 2
(September 7-30) ALABAMA STORY--A black rabbit marries a white rabbit! — stirs the passions of a segregationist State Senator and a no-nonsense State Librarian in 1959 Montgomery, Alabama, just as the civil rights movement is flowering. Another story of childhood friends — an African-American man and a white woman, reunited in adulthood in Montgomery that same year — provides private counterpoint to the public events of the play.
(October 19-Noveber 11) EAST OF EDEN—A staging of John Steinbeck’s tale of Adam Trask, who is determined to make a new start in California’s Salinas Valley. But family history, sibling rivalry, and the impending danger of World War I will threaten their little piece of paradise.
(November 30-December 16) AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS—A world premiere staging of Jules Verne’s tale of Phileas Fogg, and his new French valet, attempt to circumnavigate the world in 80 days.
GREAT LAKES THEATER http://www.greatlakestheater.org or 216-241-6000 Wednesday-Saturday @ 7:30, Saturdays @ 1:30, Sundays @ 3
(September 28-November 11) MAMMA MIA! —ABBA’s music set into a tale of love, laughter, family and friendship. Hanna Theatre
(October 5-Novemer 4) PRIDE AND PREJUDICE –Jane Austin’s classic novel comes to the stage. Hanna Theatre
(November 30-December 23) A CHRISTMAS CAROL—Charles Dickens’ classic tale of one man’s ultimate redemption. Ohio Theatre
INTERPLAY JEWISH THEATRE interplayjewishtheatre@gmail.com or 216-393-PLAY (Play readings at Dobama are free, but reservations are required. Presentations at the Maltz Museum are fee based)
(September 16 @ 7 PM) Jazz violinist AARON WEINSTEIN presents
V I O L I N S P I R A T I O N! --Dobama Theatre, 2340 Lee Road, Cleveland Hts.
A dessert reception follows the performance.
A minimum $10 donation per person will be collected at the door.
RESERVATIONS are required, including all names in your party. Contact interplayjewishtheatre@gmail.com; or call 216 393-PLAY and leave a message.
KARAMU HOUSE 216-795-707) or www.karamuhouse.org
(September 20-October 14)—SASSY MAMAS—back by popular demand we relieve the experiences of three longtime girlfriends who find themselves single and ready to ensnare much younger suitors.
(October 25-November 18)—DAY OF ABSENCE—A one-act satire about an imaginary Southern town where all black people suddenly disappeared.
(November 29-December 30)—BLACK NATIVITY—Langston Hughes’ famed retelling of the Nativity story with an entirely African-American cast, performed in gospel style!
LAKELAND CIVIC THEATRE 440-525-7134 or http://lakelandcc.edu/academic/arts/theatre/index.asp Performances at Lakeland Community College
(September 7-28) LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC—Stephen Sondheim’s Tony award winning musical about unrequited love, beautiful melodies and a total lack of misunderstanding amongst all the characters. Musical highlights include “A Weekend in the Country.”
NEAR WEST THEATRE 216-961-6391 or nearwestheatre.org
(September 21-30) NEWSIES—Youth cast, ages 9-15—a musical based on the Disney film.
(November 16-December 9) CARNIVAL—Intergenerational cast, ages 7 and up—The “Love Makes the World Go ‘Round” musical in which Lili, a lonely orphan, is enchanted with a traveling carnival. She gets to join the troupe and ends up working with the puppet act and two men fall in love with her.
none-too-fragile theatre 330-671-4563 or http://www.nonetoofragile.com
Thursday, Friday and Saturday @ 8, select Sundays @2 and select Mondays at 8
(September 28-October 13) FREAK STORM--Mark Pelfrey’s macabre comedy tells the tale of a young couple who get a visit from two old friends who tell them that someone, or something from their past is coming for them all!
(November 16-December 1) BOOGIBA--Explores the lasting effects of war upon two soldiers of different eras.
OHIO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL www.ohioshakespearefestival.com (Winter and Spring Home: Greystone Hall, Akron) Thursdays-Saturdays @ 8, Sundays @ 2
(September 28-October 14)—TREASURE ISLAND: AN ADVENTURE WITH MUSIC—a new play by Terry Burlger, based on the novel by Robert Lewis Stevenson. World Premiere.
(November 30-December 16)—SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE—Young Will Shakespeare has writer's block... the deadline for his new play is fast approaching but he's in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse – Viola. This beautiful young woman is Will’s greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play.
PLAYHOUSESQUARE 216-241-6000 or go to www.playhousesquare.org See the website for specific dates and times
(October 2-21) HELLO DOLLY—The national tour starts here! Betty Buckley stars as Dolly in the Tony Award winning musical based on Thornton Wilder’s THE MATCHMAKER. Songs include: “It Takes a Woman,” “Put On Your Sunday Clothes,” “Before the Parade Passes By,” “Hello Dolly” and “It Only Takes a Moment.” Connor Palace
(October 30-November 18) LES MISÉRABLES--“Les Miz” is born again. A new staging of Boubilil and Schonberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, based on the Victor Hugo novel. Songs include: “One Day More” and “I Dreamed a Dream.” Connor Palace
(November 27-December)—CHICAGO--Huntington Bank presents a touring production of one of the longest running American musicals in Broadway history. Connor Palace
BROADWAY BUZZ--Get the inside scoop on Key Bank Broadway shows from host, Joe Garry, one hour before performances. Please check event schedule for exact dates and times. Broadway Buzz Pre-Show Talks are held in the Upper Allen, accessible through the Allen Theatre lobby.
PLAYHOUSE SQUARE TOURS—Nearly 100 years after our historic theaters first opened, Playhouse Square has become the largest performing arts center outside of New York City and hosts nearly 1,000,000 guests and 1,000 curtains each year. Each of the theaters has its own story to tell. Our tours are a great way to learn about the history and community impact of one of Cleveland’s most important cultural institutions. 1 st Saturday of each month, 10-11:30 AM, every 15 minutes a 90-minute tour leaves from Key Bank State Lobby. No reservations needed for groups of 10 or fewer.
THE MUSICAL THEATER PROJECT http://www.MusicalTheaterProject.org or 1-800-838-3006 for tickets and information (productions staged in review format with narration)
(September 17-- The Music Box Supper Club @ 6:30 PM)—MARVELOUS PARTIES—The songs that make shindig sizzle—featuring Eric Fancher, Laura Lindauer, Nancy Maier and Bill Rudman. 12:18 PM Tickets—800-838-3006
(October 19--First Baptist Church of Cleveland @ 7 PM) (October 21—Mixon Hall, Cleveland Institute of Music @ 3 PM)—SILVER LININGS, THE SONGS OF JEROME KERN—a lecture/performance of the melodies of the human heart.
(November 14—Solon Center for the Arts @ 7 PM) (November 18—Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square @ 3 PM)—JUST FOR LAUGHS—A celebration, through explanation, live performance and video clips of what makes us laugh at a song in a musical featuring Bill Rudman, Nancy Maier, Douglas F. Bailey II, Ursula Cataan and Sherri Gross.
(December 14 @ 8 PM, December 15 @ 2 PM—Stocker Arts Center) (December 16 @ 7 PM and December 17 @ 7 PM—Nighttown)—A CHRISTMAS CABARET--“Winter Wonderland,” “White Christmas,” “Let It Snow” and about every other holiday song from Irving Berlin. Featuring Bridie Carroll, Nancy Maier, Joe Monaghan and Bill Rudman.
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