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‘Alter,’ Now at Cleveland Public Theatre, Shows a Local Playwright on the Rise

The production is also a great next step for Teatro Publico de Cleveland, the Latino theatre collective launched by CPT ten years ago

by Christine Howey February 14, 2024July 24, 2025

‘Mother Courage and Her Children’ at Ensemble Theatre is a Gritty Portrayal of the Grisly Business of War

Mother Courage illustrates the fragility of human values in the face of conflict

by Christine Howey February 13, 2024July 27, 2025

Fiery Passion and Purpose on Full Display in ‘At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen’ at Dobama

Two compelling characters will leave a lasting impression

by Christine Howey February 2, 2024May 20, 2025

Review: ‘Mamma Mia!’ at Playhouse Square Will Have You Dancing In Your Seat

Think seeing the movie was enough? This production will prove you wrong

by Christine Howey January 31, 2024August 12, 2025

Set in 1970s Cleveland, ‘Breakfast at the Bookstore,’ Now at Karamu, is a Powerful Work on Black Residents’ Fight for Freedom

Amid the turmoil of the Civil Rights era and the Glenville riots, the characters look for sustenance of all kinds

by Christine Howey January 29, 2024June 25, 2025

None Too Fragile Theatre on Hiatus as It Seeks New Home

A lease issue has left the theater group with nowhere to stage plays

by Christine Howey January 24, 2024August 8, 2025

Mrs. Doubtfire Musical, Now at Playhouse Square, Feels Shopworn

It doesn’t help that it asks the audience to compare it to the Robin Williams classic

by Christine Howey January 12, 2024June 6, 2025

A Stripped-Down ‘Little Women’ at Dobama Theatre Isn’t Just for the Girls

A feast of storytelling, this version is funny throughout and sentimental in the right places

by Christine Howey December 11, 2023August 12, 2025

Touring Production of ‘Hairspray,’ Now at Playhouse Square, is an Absolute Blast

Get to its short run in Cleveland, pronto

by Christine Howey December 6, 2023June 1, 2025

‘Wonderland Wives,’ Now at Convergence-Continuum, is a Bawdy Fairytale Adventure

Famous princessess go Real Housewives

by Christine Howey December 6, 2023April 4, 2025

In Blank Canvas Theatre’s Production of the ‘Rocky’ Musical, the Love Story Lands the Biggest Punch

The action in the ring takes a backseat to Rocky and Adrian’s relationship

by Christine Howey December 5, 2023June 11, 2025

In ‘Skylight,’ Now at None Too Fragile, a Deft Examination of the Tenderness and Pain of Relationships

An enthralling theatrical experience that hones in on real human interactions and emotions

by Christine Howey December 4, 2023August 5, 2025