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Beck Center For The Arts Will Present ARCHITECTURE: FROM THE GROUND UP
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Beck Center for the Arts will present a new group photography exhibition, Architecture: From the Ground Up, showcasing work by members of the Rust Belt Photo Collective.
Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Beck Center For The Arts
by Roy Berko - December 09, 2025
When I reviewed it on Broadway, several year ago, my capsule judgment stated: SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS THE BROADWAY MUSICAL is a wonder of neon psychedelic delight starring a character-perfect lead surrounded by a fun-centered cast which should delight adults and children of all ages!” 
& JULIET Tour to Launch Ticket Lottery for Toledo Engagement
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2025
The American Theatre Guild released details about their digital ticket lottery policy for the North American tour of Broadway’s hit musical, & JULIET.
The National Center for Choreography-Akron to Kick Off 10th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2025
The National Center for Choreography-Akron (NCCAkron) will celebrate 10 years as a national hub for dance research and development: an incubator for artists and a hyperagent for the national dance field.
The National Center For Choreography–Akron To Launch 10th Anniversary Celebration
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2025
The National Center for Choreography–Akron will begin an extended anniversary celebration that spans multiple cities and programs across the U.S. The initiative will highlight residencies, public events, national convenings, and new work within NCCAkron’s research-focused framework.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards; Cassidy Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - December 08, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
ProMusica Will Kick Off 2026 With Soprano Camilla Tillin
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2025
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra will open 2026 at the Southern Theatre with a program that features soprano Camilla Tilling, for her ProMusica debut in Mahler Symphony No. 4. Led by Music Director David Danzmayr.
Review: SPAMALOT at Connor Palace
by Roy Berko - December 05, 2025
SPAMALOT, also known at MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT: A MUSICAL (LOVINGLY) RIPPED OFF FROM THE MOTION PICTURE MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL, is settled in at the Connor Palace for a short run (December 1-6).
Photos: THE HOBBIT at Dobama Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2025
The second production of Dobama Theatre’s 2025/26 mainstage season is the Cleveland Premiere of Greg Banks' imaginative stage adaptation of THE HOBBIT, based on the classic novel by J.R.R. Tolkien. Check out photos here!
Tickets To A BEAUTIFUL NOISE in Toledo on Sale Now
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2025
Single tickets for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, are on sale now. This engagement is part of the 25–26 BROADWAY IN TOLEDO Series and will take the stage at The Stranahan for eight performances.
Broadway Peformer Daniel Neer To Star In Solo Cabaret Performance At Bellevue Society For The Arts
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2025
Bellevue Society for the Arts will present DANIEL NEER From Bellevue to Broadway: A Christmas Special for a special one-night presentation on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 7pm.
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards; LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 01, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre
by Roy Berko - November 25, 2025
What did our critic think of SHREK THE MUSICAL at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre?
ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 15
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2025
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 15 performers in both age groups. The Top 15 includes...
Watch: Next On Stage's High School & College Top 15 Revealed
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
Who will make the Top 15 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, November 21 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out!
THE ABNORMAL HEART Comes to Cleveland This Month
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2025
Cleveland native Dawn Sebock is bringing The Abnormal Heart, a solo comedy written and performed by Parker Mills, to Playhouse Square for two performances only at Kennedy's Cabaret.
THE GREAT GATSBY Tickets Now On Sale At Playhouse Square
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2025
The North American tour of THE GREAT GATSBY will play Playhouse Square in Cleveland from June 9 to 28, 2026, as part of the KeyBank Broadway Series. Tickets went on sale November 19.
A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS Casting Announced at Playhouse Square
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
Karamu House will present A Motown Christmas at Playhouse Square from November 28 to December 14, 2025. The production will feature an eleven-member ensemble directed by Tony F. Sias. Tickets are now on sale through Playhouse Square.
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards
by BWW Awards - November 14, 2025
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards. The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
BW Music Theatre To Present World Premiere Of STAR MACHINE
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2025
The Baldwin Wallace University Music Theatre will present the world premiere of the new musical 'Star Machine' in both New York City and Cleveland as part of a long-running spring partnership with Playhouse Square.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS National Tour Comes To Playhouse Square March 2026
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2025
The North American tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS has announced full casting ahead of its 2026 engagement at Playhouse Square. The musical, based on Sara Gruen’s bestselling novel, features a book by Rick Elice and music and lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co.
Cleveland Public Theatre To Present I WEAR MY DEAD SISTER’S CLOTHES By Amy Schwabauer
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2025
Cleveland Public Theatre will present the world premiere production of I Wear My Dead Sister’s Clothes by Amy Schwabauer from December 4–20, 2025. Directed by Ray Caspio.
STOMP Comes to E.J. Thomas Hall In April 2026
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2025
STOMP, the international percussion sensation, will return to Akron for two performances only, April 22–23, 2026, at E.J. Thomas Hall. The production is presented by Playhouse Square in partnership with The University of Akron. Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, November 11.
THE LION KING Sensory-Friendly Performance to be Presented at Playhouse Square
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
Disney Theatrical Group and Playhouse Square will offer a sensory-friendly performance of Disney’s The Lion King in the KeyBank State Theatre at Playhouse Square.
Tickets to THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour in Cleveland on Sale
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2025
Tickets are on sale today for THE SOUND OF MUSIC, coming to the Playhouse Square. The North American tour honors the 65th anniversary of the musical’s original stage debut.  

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