Evelyn Wright

HONOR BOUND Comes to The Robey Theatre in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2024

Honor Bound is the third in a trilogy of fact-based plays about Elizabeth Evelyn Wright, the 19th Century American humanitarian and educator of Black and Cherokee heritage who founded several schools for Black children as well as the Denmark Industrial Institute (later known as Voorhees College a Historically Black college or University {HBCU]) in 1898.

BLESSING LESSONS From The Robey Theatre Company Begins June 23
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2024

Attend a free reading of the new play BLESSING LESSONS by Albert Cowart, Jr. at the Los Angeles Theatre Center on June 23, 2024.

The Cleveland Orchestra Will Host 44th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Concert
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2023

The Cleveland Orchestra will host its free, annual concert honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at 7 p.m.  

The Robey Theatre Company Presents PROVIDENCE PART 1 Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2021

The Robey Theatre Company will present a Zoom reading of the play Providence Part 1 by Albert Cowart, Jr. on Friday, July 2, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. PDT.

BWW Review: THE IMPACT OF SHUFFLE ALONG at The Musical Theater Project And Karamu
by Roy Berko - Jan 23, 2019

Musical theater and Broadway have been changed by some specific shows. Included are 'Oklahoma!,' the first book musical, 'Hair,' and its strong political/anti-war presence, 'Chorus Line,' with its emphasis on dance, and 'Rent' and its millennium theme. Another show, which tends not to be as commonly known, is 'Shuffle Along.'

Playhouse Square Announces Updates to December Programming
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2017

This Playhouse Square announces new December programming.

The Musical Theater Project Returns with CURTAIN UP AT THE COTTON CLUB
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2016

Back by popular demand after last season's sold out performances at Playhouse Square, The Musical Theater Project and Cleveland Jazz Orchestra will co-produce "Curtain Up at The Cotton Club - An Encore Presentation" for two performances: Today, October 15 (3pm) at Lakeland Community College (Dr. Wayne L. Rodehorst Performing Arts Center) and Sunday, October 16 (2pm) at Lorain County Community College Stocker Arts Center, (Hoke Theater).

The Musical Theater Project Returns with CURTAIN UP AT THE COTTON CLUB
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2016

Back by popular demand after last season's sold out performances at Playhouse Square, The Musical Theater Project and Cleveland Jazz Orchestra will co-produce "Curtain Up at The Cotton Club - An Encore Presentation" for two performances: Saturday, October 15 (3pm) at Lakeland Community College (Dr. Wayne L. Rodehorst Performing Arts Center) and Sunday, October 16 (2pm) at Lorain County Community College Stocker Arts Center, (Hoke Theater).

BWW Preview: Fall 2016 Cleveland Theater Calendar
by Roy Berko - Aug 3, 2016

Soon, the leaves will start to turn and many local theatres will be lifting their curtains to welcome a new season. Here's a list of some of the offerings of local theatres through the fall season. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL THEATRES!

The Musical Theater Project & Cleveland Jazz Orchestra to Present CURTAIN UP AT THE COTTON CLUB, 1/30-31
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 8, 2016

The Musical Theater Project and Cleveland Jazz Orchestra will co-produce "Curtain Up at The Cotton Club" for two performances on Saturday, January 30 (8pm) and Sunday, January 31 (2pm) at the Hanna Theatre at Playhouse Square.

Musical Theater Project's OVER THE RAINBOW: THE SONGS OF HAROLD ARLEN to Play Cuyahoga Community College's Eastern Campus Performing Arts Center, 1/18
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 6, 2015

The Musical Theater Project celebrates the 75th anniversary year of The Wizard of Oz by saluting the composer behind the music in "Over the Rainbow: The Songs of Harold Arlen," to be presented at Cuyahoga Community College's Eastern Campus Performing Arts Center on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 3pm.

BWW Reviews: Cespedes Choreography Highlight of Cleveland Foundation Centennial Meeting
by Roy Berko - Jun 16, 2014

In the last century, the Cleveland Foundation, the first community foundation in the world, has given $1.78 billion dollars in grants to enrich the lives of young and old through working for sustaining a vibrant local economy, developing human potential, reimagining Cleveland, pioneering housing options, and preserving the arts. What better way is there to celebrate these achievements than to throw well-earned celebrations?