Michael Barakiva

Video: First Look at WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at Cleveland Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Oct 18, 2024

Get a first look at What the Constitution Means to Me at Cleveland Play House. Performances run October 12th through November 3rd, 2024.

Interview: Cabaret Star Mark Nadler Gears up for THE CHRISTINE JORGENSEN SHOW at HERE
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 9, 2024

The Christine Jorgensen Show, the acclaimed musical production that captivated sold-out audiences last spring at 59E59 Theatres, returns to NYC for a limited engagement at HERE 10/10 to 11/17. We spoke with Mark Nadler about the process of putting the show together, how cabaret informs his acting process, and what audiences can expect from the show

Video: Inside Rehearsals For WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at Cleveland Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Oct 9, 2024

Get a sneak peak into early rehearsals for What the Constitution Means to Me at Cleveland Play House. Performances run October 12th throgh November 3rd, 2024.

Video: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE at Cleveland Play House
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 14, 2024

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE by Kate Hamill, based on the novel by Jane Austen, directed by Michael Barakiva, is running through September 29 at Allen Theatre. Check out the video preview here!

Tickets Now on Sale to THE CHRISTINE JORGENSEN SHOW at HERE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2024

Tickets are now on sale for The Christine Jorgensen Show. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

THE CHRISTINE JORGENSEN SHOW Will Return Off-Broadway This Fall
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2024

The Christine Jorgensen Show, the acclaimed musical production that played to sold-out audiences last spring at 59E59 Theatres, will return to New York for a limited engagement at HERE (145 6th Ave) from Thursday, October 10, 2024 to Sunday, November 17, 2024. 

FAT HAM, A CHRISTMAS STORY & More Set for Cleveland Play House 24-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2024

Cleveland Play House has revealed its 2024-2025 theatrical season of plays. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Jesse James Keitel and Mark Nadler to Star in THE CHRISTINE JORGENSEN SHOW at 59E59 Theaters
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 2, 2024

59E59 Theaters, wild project productions and ADH Theatricals, LLC have revealed the cast for The Christine Jorgensen Show. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Michael Barakiva Named Artistic Director of Cleveland Play House
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2023

Michael Barakiva has been named the new Artistic Director of Cleveland Play House! Learn more about him here!

59E59 Theaters Unveils Additional Productions For The 2024 Winter Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2023

59E59 Theaters has revealed additional productions for the 2024 winter season.

VIDEO: Watch a Teaser for MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN at Cleveland Play House
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 5, 2023

Cleveland Play House presents a reimagined adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, a haunting and highly theatrical adaptation of the classic horror story. Just in time for Halloween, this sensual, poetic adaptation by David Catlin currently running through November 12 in the Outcalt Theatre, located in the heart of Playhouse Square. Watch a teaser trailer for the production here!

Review: Mary Shelley's FRANKENSTEIN at Cleveland Play House
by Roy Berko - Nov 1, 2023

What did our critic think of MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN at Cleveland Play House?

Cleveland Play House Reimagines Iconic Horror Story, MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2023

Mary Shelley's shocking classic novel, Frankenstein, receives new life at Cleveland Play House. A haunting and highly theatrical adaptation of the classic horror story. Directed by Michael Barakiva, the production features Josh Bates, Madeline Calais, Ellen Grace Diehl, Gavin Michaels, and Kayodè Soyemi.

THE MOUNTAINTOP Closes 2023 Season At Chenango River Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2023

October 6-22, Chenango River Theatre will present Katori Hall's beautiful historical drama, The Mountaintop.

Cleveland Play House to Present THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, AMADEUS, and More in 108th Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 3, 2023

Check out the lineup for Cleveland Play House's 108th Season here!

World Premiere of Ken Ludwig's MORIARTY: A NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE is Coming to Cleveland Play House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2023

Cleveland Play House will bring its 2022-2023 season to a close with the world premiere production of Ken Ludwig's Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure. Running April 29 through May 21 in the Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square.

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Will Premiere a New Yiddish Theatrical Concert by Josh Waletzky
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2023

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (NYTF) has announced  production on the American premiere of pleytem tsuzamen (Refugees Together), a new Yiddish theatrical concert from creator Josh Waletzky and director Michael Barakiva, running for two performances only.

Photos: First Look at the West Coast Premiere of IN EVERY GENERATION at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2023

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will ring in 2023 with the West Coast Premiere of Ali Viterbi's In Every Generation. This celebration of Jewish tradition, following one family through four millennia of Passover dinners, past, present, and future, was the winner of the National Jewish Playwriting Contest. Check out photos of the production here!

Interview: Michael Barakiva of IN EVERY GENERATION at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Revisits His Own Family Memories of Passover in This Inherently Theatrical Play
by Jim Munson - Jan 18, 2023

BroadwayWorld talks to acclaimed director Michael Barakiva about his new production of Ali Viterbi's award-winning 'In Every Generation' playing at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley through February 12th.

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley to Present West Coast Premiere of IN EVERY GENERATION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2022

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will ring in 2023 with the West Coast Premiere of Ali Viterbi’s In Every Generation. This celebration of Jewish tradition, following one family through four millennia of Passover dinners, past, present, and future, was the winner of the National Jewish Playwriting Contest.