Cleveland Theatre Newsroom

Cleveland Public Theatre will present DanceWorks 2025, an annual showcase of contemporary dance running April 17 through May 17, 2025. Five weekends of unique dance performances will take place in Cleveland Public Theatre’s James Levine Theatre.

Playhouse Square and the Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Performing Arts will present their 18th annual collaboration, [title of show]. Learn more about this upcoming show here!

What did our critic think of TWELFTH NIGHT at Great Lakes Theater?

Award-winning composer, music director, conductor, and pianist Joe Hisaishi will make his debut with The Cleveland Orchestra at Severance Music Center. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Playhouse Square has revealed the four shows that will make up the 2025-2026 Broadway in Akron series, including The Book of Mormon and more.

Great Lakes Theater (GLT) continues its 63rd season with Shakespeare’s delightful romantic comedy, Twelfth Night, directed by Producing Artistic Director Sara Bruner^. Check here for the photos.

A juke box musical consists of pre-existing songs which are melded into a script to tell a story.  The songs, in contrast to lyrics and music, which are specifically integrated into a traditional musical’s story, don’t always smoothly transition into the juke box tale. 

The National Center for Choreography-Akron has announced an artist talk and film screening event on April 15 at the Nightlight Cinema to mark the culmination of its Dancing Lab: Immersive Spaces & Alternate Places.

All-City Musical will present its return to the stage with a production of CHICAGO. This showcase of student talent will take place at the Mimi Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Cleveland Public Theatre and Y-Haven will present Y-Haven Theatre Project's 26th production Roots Through Ruin. Learn more about this upcoming production here!

Canton Ballet will present a full-length performance of Cinderella in April at the historic Canton Palace Theatre. Learn more about the upcoming performances and see how to purchase tickets.

The Cleveland Orchestra announced the addition of seven new events to the third edition of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival. 

This year, the cast and crew of Razzle Dazzle are set to travel the world of music from the County Music and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame to the Songwriters and Blues Halls of Fame.

Gates Mills Players Stage will present Ken Ludwig's Comedic Force, The Fox on the Fairway. Director Chris Bizub, who has been wanting to direct the play for years, is finally bringing his vision to the stage in Gates Mills.

In a recent email Cleveland Public Theatre’s Executive Artistic Director, Raymond Bobgan stated, “At Cleveland Public Theatre, we believe in the power of art to transform, heal, and build community. In these times of uncertainty, fear, anxiety, and division, we remain steadfast in our mission to center diverse voices, to celebrate bold and courageous storytelling, and to open space for those who seek refuge in creativity and expression.

Karamu House, the nation's oldest producing Black theatre, has announced its upcoming production of Weathering, by Harrison David Rivers. Learn more about the show here!

“The Chamber Music Experience @ CIM,” is a new enrichment program for adult musicians, unveiled by CIM on Wednesday amidst a range of other summer offerings. Learn how to attend.

Cleveland Public Theatre will present the world premiere of The Body Play by Madison Wetzell. The play has won and/or been a finalist for several playwriting awards across the country including the Jane Chambers Award, Bay Area Playwrights Festival, Town Hall Theatre (New Voices Series), and LezWriters, 3Girls Theatre.

The Cleveland Chamber Music Society will celebrate 75 years of concerts. Jerusalem Quartet will perform all 15 string quartets by Dmitri Shostakovich over five nights in April. Learn how to attend.

Single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Monday, March 10 at 10:00 a.m. at Playhouse Square.

Beck Center's Dance Workshop and Featured Dancers explore a traditional story with some twists and turns. This dance production perfect for families and children of all ages.

Cleveland Institute of Music announced the 2025 edition of its acclaimed Young Composers Program and revealed that Grammy Award-winning composer, violinist, and educator Jessie Montgomery will be the program’s creative partner.  

The American Theatre Guild has revealed the 25–26 Season for the Stranahan Theater. The 25–26 BROADWAY IN TOLEDO Series will include Broadway touring productions. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Playhouse Square will welcome unique shows to its stages this March, spanning comedy, dance, music, theatrical performances and more. 

Clague Playhouse will present The Half-Life of Marie Curie, written by Lauren Gunderson, from next month. Performances are on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8PM and on Sundays at 2PM.