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The Black Rose Experience
12/5 - 12/8/2024


The Black Rose Experience is a multi-media theatrical rock event presented by Church of Starry Wisdom. This production immerses the audience in a dystopian America, ...


Tease the Season: A Burlesque Holiday Spectacular returns to Cleveland Public Theatre for a delightful adults-only celebration from December 12 to December 15, 2024. Conceived ...


The Light of Kinara: A Kwanzaa Celebration, presented by the Djapo Cultural Institute, runs from December 19 to December 22, 2024, at the Cleveland Public ...

Soft Launch
1/23 - 1/26/2025


Soft Launch is an innovative event at Cleveland Public Theatre designed to advance new play development through a conference-like format. Engaging audiences in an interactive ...

Showin’ Up Black
2/20 - 3/8/2025


Showin’ Up Black returns after a successful run in TestFlight 2023, presenting the story of the Hopegoodes, an affluent African American family preparing for their ...

Test Flight 2025
2/6 - 3/8/2025


Test Flight 2025 offers a unique platform for both emerging and established playwrights to showcase their original works-in-progress over a multi-week series. This initiative provides ...


Teatro Público de Cleveland will be showcasing a production from March 20 to April 5, 2025, at the Cleveland Public Theatre. This collective of Latino ...

The Body Play
3/27 - 4/12/2025


The Body Play, written by Madison Wetzell and directed by Paige Conway, is a world premiere that humorously explores the complexities of chronic illness, ineffective ...

DanceWorks 25
4/17 - 5/17/2025


DanceWorks 25 showcases the innovative talent of Northeast Ohio's contemporary dance companies at Cleveland Public Theatre. From April 17 to May 17, 2025, audiences can ...


RELATED STORIES

THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM Comes to Cleveland Public Theatre


by Stephi Wild - November 05, 2024

Cleveland Public Theatre will present the Midwest debut of the critically acclaimed The Elephant in the Room by Priyanka Shetty. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!...

Cleveland Public Theatre to Present 20th Annual DIA DE LOS MUERTOS


by Blair Ingenthron - October 12, 2024

Cleveland Public Theatre has announced the 20th Annual Dia de Muertos celebration, featuring vibrant performances, art installations, and community activities honoring the Mexican tradition....

Cleveland Public Theatre to Present Satirical NOT-FOR-PROFIT... Beginning Next Month


by Blair Ingenthron - September 28, 2024

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) will present the World Premiere of not-for-profit (or the equity, diversity and inclusion play) by francisa da silveira. ...

Cleveland Public Theatre Announces 2024-25 Season-- CULTIVATE


by A.A. Cristi - September 16, 2024

Cleveland Public Theatre has announced its 2024-2025 season, titled 'Cultivate,' featuring a lineup of new works and community-centered performances....

Ohio Contemporary Ballet Unveils Summer Performances


by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 10, 2024

Ohio Contemporary Ballet will present its much-anticipated summer performances across the Great Lakes region. Learn how to purchase tickets....

Cleveland Public Theatre Hosts 11th Annual Station Hope in May


by Stephi Wild - April 30, 2024

Cleveland Public Theatre will present the 11th annual Station Hope on Saturday, May 25, 2024, from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm on the grounds of Cleveland’s first authenticated Underground Railroad site St. John’s Episcopal Church at 2600 Church Avenue. ...

Cleveland Public Theatre Presents DANCEWORKS 2024 


by A.A. Cristi - March 27, 2024

Explore the world of dance with CPT's DanceWorks 2024, a mesmerizing showcase of talent and creativity. Experience the rhythm, movement, and passion of this year's performances....

Cleveland Public Theatre to Present FUNNY, LIKE AN ABORTION By Rachel Bublitz


by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 22, 2024

Cleveland Public Theatre will present Funny, Like An Abortion by Rachel Bublitz. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets....

Review: ALTER at Cleveland Public Theatre & Teatro Publico De Cleveland


by Roy Berko - February 20, 2024

What did our critic think of ALTER at CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE& Teatro PUBLICO De Cleveland? Developing an original new play script is a daunting task.  The writer must have an idea, topic, or belief that they want to present in dramatic form.  ...

Cleveland Public Theatre's Play Development Series TEST FLIGHT to Return in March


by Blair Ingenthron - February 11, 2024

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) has announced the return of its quintessential play development series, Test Flight, back with four up-and-coming Northeast Ohio playwrights. Learn more here!...

Past Shows

The Elephant in the Room
11/14 - 11/17/2024


The Elephant in the Room is a dark comedy written by and featuring Priyanka Shetty. The story centers on the experiences of an Indian metalhead ...

The Outstretched Hand
11/7 - 11/10/2024


The Outstretched Hand dives into the lives of three young adults navigating their identities and connections to their heritage. Mira seeks independence from her family ...


not-for-profit (or the equity, diversity and inclusion play) is a new comedy by francisa da silveira that explores the dynamics within the fictional education nonprofit, ...


Día De Muertos is a vibrant cultural celebration presented by Cleveland Public Theatre and Día de Muertos Ohio, taking place on November 2, 2024. This ...


Cleveland Public Theatre Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan presents Pandemonium 2021-CPT's annual benefit and theatrical spectacular-on Saturday, SEPTEMBER 18, 2021. Pandemonium transforms the CPT campus ...


Cleveland Public Theatre has announced the Zoom Premiere of Savory Taa??hā (sixteen short plays performed by a rotating ensemble) written by David Hansen, directed by ...


This holiday season, join Holly and Jolly Loush (aka The Loush Sisters) for their deeply anticipated return (after months of isolation) in a bawdy, boozy, ...


Stay tuned for more information about an exciting premiere Zoom performance at the prestigious center for the performing arts in Washington, D.C....

...OR DOES IT EXPLODE?
11/6 - 11/21/2020


This theatrical piece uses poetry, dance, and other contemporary theatre forms to explore questions of what it means to be Black, male, and young in ...

…Or Does it Explode?
11/6 - 11/21/2020


This theatrical piece uses poetry, dance, and other contemporary theatre forms to explore questions of what it means to be Black, male, and young in ...

FRANKENSTEIN'S WAKE
10/30 - 11/20/2020


This twisted adaptation of Mary Shelley's masterpiece revives a tour-de-force performance, first performed off-Broadway in 1997 by Cleveland's own Theatre Labyrinth. Frankenstein's Wake met critical ...


Join the ensemble for a sharing of past work, the premiere of a mini-documentary, and a discussion with the ensemble about the founding of this ...

DIA DE MUERTOS 2020
10/31 - 11/1/2020


A vibrant cultural celebration for the whole family, the annual "Day of the Dead" honors the memory of those who have passed and is a ...


Various ; dir: Various . Parish Hall:...

A Xmas Cuento Remix
12/5 - 12/21/2019


Maya Malan-Gonzalez; music: Daniel Valdez, Emiliano Valdez; dir: Jason Estremera, Holly Holsinger. World Premiere...


Liz Conway, Michael Seevers Jr., Beth Wood; dir: Beth Wood. World Premiere...

Y-Haven Theatre Project
11/7 - 11/10/2019


Created & Performed by the men of Y-Haven, a branc ; dir: Adam Seeholzer . World Premiere...


Cleveland Public Theatre/Teatro P̼blico de Clevela ; dir: Artistic Director: H̩ctor Castellanos Lara ....

Rastus and Hattie
10/5 - 10/26/2019


Dobama Theatre presents a reading by Playwrights' GYM member Lisa Langford: RASTUS AND HATTIE Monday, March 12, 2018 at 7:00PM Admission is free, with general ...


Various ....

Gloria
3/23 - 4/13/2019


Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Cleveland Public Theatre...


Conni??s Avant Garde Restaurant Ensemble ; dir: Cynthia Croot . World Premiere...

Y-Haven Theatre Project
11/8 - 11/11/2018


Created & Performed by the men of Y-Haven, a branc ; dir: Adam Seeholzer . World Premiere...


Melissa Crum, Caitlin Lewins; lyrics: Melissa Crum, Caitlin Lewins; music: Melissa Crum, Caitlin Lewins; dir: Matthew Wright. World Premiere...


Teatro Publico de Cleveland Ensemble Members ; dir: Teatro Publico de Cleveland Ensemble Members ....

Br'er Cotton
3/29 - 4/21/2018


Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm. World Premiere...


Caridad Svich. Gordon Square Theatre:...

American Dreams
2/8 - 3/3/2018


Leila Buck; dir: Tamilla Woodward. James Levin Theatre:...


Michael Rohd, Sojourn Theatre. Gordon Square Theatre:...

The Art of Longing
10/26 - 11/18/2017


Lisa Langford; dir: Jimmie Woody. World Premiere...

The Family Claxon
10/5 - 10/28/2017


Eric Coble; dir: Craig J. George. World Premiere...


Teatro Publico de Cleveland Ensemble Members ; dir: Teatro Publico de Cleveland Ensemble Members ....


Various ; dir: Various ....

Red Ash Mosaic
5/25 - 6/17/2017


Raymond Bobgan; dir: Raymond Bobgan. World Premiere...


Various ; dir: Various . James Levin Theatre:...

Barbecue
2/16 - 3/11/2017


Barbecue centers on around the O'Mallerys, a dysfunctional group of siblings who come together for a park barbeque in order to stage an emergency intervention ...

I Call My Brothers
2/9 - 3/4/2017


JONAS HASSEN KHEMIRI; trans: Rachel Willson-Broyles; dir: Michael Dove....


Various ; dir: Various . Parish Hall:...


Various ; dir: Raymond Bobgan, Beth Wood. World Premiere...


Various ; dir: Raymond Bobgan, Beth Wood. World Premiere...

44 Plays for 44 Presidents
10/6 - 10/29/2016


Andy Bayiates, Sean Benjamin, Genevra Gallo Bayiates, Chloe Johnston, Karen Weinberg; dir: Dan Kilbane, Caitlin Lewins....

44 Plays for 44 Presidents
10/6 - 10/29/2016


Andy Bayiates, Sean Benjamin, Genevra Gallo Bayiates, Chloe Johnston, Karen Weinberg; dir: Dan Kilbane, Caitlin Lewins....

Lines in the Dust
6/2 - 6/18/2016


Nikkole Salter; dir: Beth Wood....

Wrestling Jerusalem
5/5 - 5/22/2016


Aaron Davidman....


Various NE Ohio Creators ....

DanceWorks
3/17 - 4/9/2016


For more information, please visit the website....

Out of the Box
3/24 - 4/2/2016


Various ....

The Ghosts of Lote Bravo
3/3 - 3/19/2016


Hilary Bettis; dir: Dante Fernando Larzabal....


What will endure when the cataclysm arrives – when the grid fails, society crumbles, and we’re faced with the task of rebuilding? Anne Washburn’s imaginative ...

Frankenstein's Wake
1/7 - 1/30/2016


Raymond Bobgan, Holly Holsinger; dir: Raymond Bobgan....

Incendiaries
1/7 - 1/23/2016


Pandora Robertson; dir: Pandora Robertson....

Feefer Rising
12/3 - 12/19/2015


Raymond Bobgan, Faye Hargate; dir: Raymond Bobgan....


Liz Conway, Michael Seevers, Jr., Beth Wood; dir: Beth Wood....

White Rabbit Red Rabbit
10/8 - 10/25/2015


Nassim Soleimanpour....

Teatro Publico de Cleveland
10/15 - 10/24/2015


The Ensemble ; dir: Raymond Bobgan....

Johanna
5/28 - 6/13/2015


Tlaloc Rivas; dir: Tlaloc Rivas....


Nathan Davis; dir: TBA ....

In a Word
4/16 - 5/2/2015


Lauren Yee....

DanceWorks 2015
4/2 - 4/25/2015



adapt: Brian Shnipper from Mo Gaffney, Jordan Harrison, Moises Kaufman, Neil LaBute, Wendy McLeod, Jose Rivera, Paul Rudnick, Doug Wright; dir: Craig J. George....

Big Box '15
1/8 - 2/21/2015


Various ....

Fire on the Water
1/29 - 2/14/2015


Various ; dir: Raymond Bobgan....

DanceWorks '14
4/10 - 5/3/2014


TBA
4/17 - 5/3/2014


Imaginists Theatre Collective: -...

A Killing Game
4/10 - 4/26/2014


dog & pony dc ; dir: Colin K. Bills ....

Sisters (workshop)
3/27 - 3/29/2014


Storefront Studio: Juliette Regnier....


James Levin Theatre:...


Gordon Square Theatre: adapt: Craig George ; music: Alison Garrigan, Dennis Yurich; dir: Craig George....


Gordon Square Theatre: Various CPT Artists ; dir: Various CPT Artists , Raymond Bobgan....

Exact Change
1/12 - 1/25/2014


James Levin Theatre: Christine Howey; dir: Scott Plate....


Gordon Square Theatre: Liz Conway, Michael Seevers, Jr., Beth Wood; dir: Beth Wood....

Doug is a D-Bag
11/29 - 12/14/2013


Storefront Studio: Renee Schilling; dir: Renee Schilling....

CPT Y-Haven Theatre Project
11/14 - 11/17/2013


Gordon Square Theatre: The Men of Y-haven , Adam Seeholzer, Chris Seibert, Darius Stubbs; dir: Chris Seibert....


Insomnia: The Waking of Herselves centers on the idea of women's inner voices. The voices we have created, the voices around us (both real and ...


James Levin Theatre:...

Rusted Heart Broadcast
5/23 - 6/8/2013


Gordon Square Theatre: - Ensemble , Raymond Bobgan; dir: Raymond Bobgan....


James Levin Theatre: - Mickle Maher; dir: Beth Wood....

Tender Napalm
5/2 - 5/18/2013


Storefront Studio: - Philip Ridley; dir: Denise Astorino, 2012-13 Joan Yellen Horvitz Directing Fellow....

DanceWorks '13
3/21 - 4/20/2013


James Levin Theatre: -...

struck
3/21 - 4/6/2013


Gordon Square Theatre: - Brett Keyser, Tannis Kowalchuk, Ker Wells; dir: Ker Wells....

The Jeremy and Nick Show
3/21 - 4/6/2013


Storefront Studio: - Jeremy Paul, Nick Riley; dir: Jeremy Paul....

Big Box
1/17 - 3/9/2013


James Levin Theatre: - Northeast Ohio Artists ; dir: Northeast Ohio Artists ....


Gordon Square Theatre: - Various CPT Artists ; dir: Various CPT Artists ....


Gordon Square Theatre: - CPT Artists , Oberlin College and Conservatory Faculty , Oberlin College and Conservatory Students ; dir: Raymond Bobgan....

Akarui
5/24 - 6/9/2012

DanceWorks '12
4/19 - 5/26/2012

Not the Flying Stupendas
4/19 - 5/5/2012

Iphigenia 2.0
4/12 - 4/28/2012

Rusted Heart Broadcast
3/29 - 3/31/2012


Gordon Square Theatre: - Ensemble , Raymond Bobgan; dir: Raymond Bobgan....

Lulu Project
3/8 - 3/24/2012


Glen Berger....

Antebellum
2/23 - 3/10/2012

NEOMFA Playwriting Festival
2/22 - 2/25/2012

Big [BOX]
1/5 - 2/18/2012

At-TEN-tion Span
1/19 - 2/4/2012

YA MAMA!
11/3 - 11/12/2011

Leap/Conceive
11/3 - 11/5/2011

Monster Play
10/13 - 10/29/2011

Royal Anne's Preserve
10/6 - 10/29/2011

Springboard
10/6 - 10/23/2011

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