Ride the Cyclone 2021

At the end of each year, Broadwayworld Cleveland's Critic Roy Berko elects to recognize productions, performers and technicians to be recognized from Cleveland, OH stagings.  The format for these acknowledgments is being altered. 

Watch a video of Karis Oka singing 'Dead Mom' from Beetlejuice at the Australian Open! Oka will star in the Melbourne production as Lydia Deetz, opposite the musical's composer, Eddie Perfect, who will play the title role.

The role of Lydia Deetz in BEETLEJUICE in Melbourne will be played by Karis Oka. The production stars Eddie Perfect as Beetlejuice. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

The Over Our Head Players will be holding open auditions for the musical Ride The Cyclone. Auditions will be held on Saturday, February 8th beginning at 10:00am at the Sixth Street Theatre. Learn more!

Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Miami Metro Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Las Vegas Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

New Jersey is a center for top-notch entertainment and we have been delighted to keep our readers informed about all that is happening in the Garden State. 

Theatre South Playhouse will continue to present RIDE THE CYCLONE as its official residency. In this hilarious and outlandish story, the lives of a group of teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster.

North Star Theater Company has announced auditions for its upcoming production of Ride the Cyclone. Learn more about the show and find out how to audition here!

Shrek the musical runs at the Eccles Theater from December 27th to 29th. We spoke to Kelly Prendergast who plays Fiona about the upcoming production. Check out the interview!

What did our critic think of RIDE THE CYCLONE at Arkansas State University Jonesboro?

The Green Room 42 will present TAYLOR SWIFT BY THE BOOK: IN CONCERT this December, celebrating the release of Taylor Swift By The Book: The Literature Behind The Lyrics, From Fairy Tales to Tortured Poets by Rachel Feder and Tiffany Tatreau.

Bergen County Players has announced the opening of THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL on December 7.

Bergen County Players will present THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL. Directed by Larry Landsman, the show features music by Rob Rokicki and a book by Joe Tracz. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, will present the encore presentation of Fancy Nancy, Splendiferous Christmas, the delightful stage adaptation of the beloved book series by Jane O'Connor, illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser, from December 6, 2024 — December 22, 2024.

Chance Theater has announced the highly anticipated return of Jane Austen’s Emma, The Musical, directed by Chance Theater Founding Resident Artist Casey Long. This enchanting adaptation by Paul Gordon brings Austen’s timeless tale of romance and matchmaking to life on the Bette Aitken theater arts Center’s Cripe Stage from November 29, 2024, through December 22, 2024.

Join the B. Iden Payne Awards Council at the Austin Scottish Rite Theatre to honor excellence in Austin theatre, recognizing achievements across various genres. Learn how to attend.

Ride the Cyclone is a fascinating exploration of the dichotomy between what we project to the world and who we really are, what makes life worth living, and the importance of memory. It’s the perfect show for spooky season, and the perfect show for Open Stage.

Open Stage announced the presentation of RIDE THE CYCLONE, a musical exploring the afterlife through the stories of six teenagers. The show runs from October 20 to November 5, 2024.

A song cycle featuring six incredibly talented actors. Not to be missed!

What did our critic think of RIDE THE CYCLONE at New Conservatory Theatre Center?

Due to popular demand, New Conservatory Theatre Center has announced extended performance dates for the 2024-25 Season opener: Jacob Richmond & Brooke Maxwell’s award-winning musical turned TikTok sensation, Ride the Cyclone.

Broadway Licensing has acquired rights to the musical, Water For Elephants With music and lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co. and book by Rick Elice, the company has secured worldwide licensing rights to the title.

Lenne Klingaman, the Singer-Songwriter and Actor known for her role as Dawn in the hit Broadway musical Waitress, has released her highly anticipated Full-Length Album PHOENIX.

I WAS UNBECOMING THEN, a new musical by Lyndsey Bourne and Sam Kaseta, will be featured at the 17th Annual Toronto Fringe Next Stage Theatre Festival from October 16-27, 2024, at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre.