"Beautiful - The Carole King Musical @ Weathervane Playhouse

Through July 13, 2025

http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com

(330) 836-2626

WORTH NOTING: 

In order to bring attention to local productions of merit at theaters that are not on the Cleveland Critics Circle’s approved Equity Theater list, members of the Circle who attend a community or educational theater production that is perceived as of high quality will have the option of listing that production on the CCC blogsite.  These review(s) fall into that category.

 

Roy Berko
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Howard Gollop
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Sheri Gross
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Mark Horning

For the older crowd, this is music we all grew up with and learned to love but will also be appreciated by today’s youngsters. Each performance shines with brilliance. Comments from those exiting the theater were 100% positive. 

To see a full review of this show, read Mark Horning's Review here.

Laura Kennelly
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To see a full review of this show, read Laura's posts at Cool Cleveland.

Kate Klotzbach
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Gwendolyn Kochur
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Dr. Yuko Kurahashi
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To see a full review of this show, read Yuko's posts here.

Joey Morona
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To see a full review of this show, read Joey's posts here.

 

Disaster @ Blank Canvas Theatre

Through June 28, 2025

http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com

(216) 941-0458

 

Roy Berko
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To see a full review of this show, read Roy Berko's blog here.

Howard Gollop
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To see a full review of this show, read Howard Gollop's review here.

Sheri Gross
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To see a full review of this show, read Sheri Gross' review here.

Mark Horning

Disaster movies are a big part of the Hollywood offerings even now and for every disaster film there is a ribald comedic send up. This show takes the best of all the classic films of the 70s and blends them seamlessly together while dovetailing the songs in as an integral part of the plot. Brilliant and hilarious.

To see a full review of this show, read Mark Horning's Review here.

Laura Kennelly
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To see a full review of this show, read Laura's posts at Cool Cleveland.

Kate Klotzbach
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To see a full review of this show, read Kate's posts here.

Gwendolyn Kochur
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To see a full review of this show, read Gwendolyn's posts here.

Dr. Yuko Kurahashi
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To see a full review of this show, read Yuko's posts here.

Joey Morona
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To see a full review of this show, read Joey's posts here.

 

Fiddler on the Roof @ Porthouse Theatre

Through August 11, 2025

http:www.porthousetheatre.com

(330) 672-3884

 

Roy Berko

Reviewing a preview performance of a show is a disservice to the director, choreographer, musicians and cast.  Usually this is the first chance to perform before and get used to an audience’s presence.  But, seeing a preview, I did, and I was pleased that Director Terri Kent and choreographer Martin Cespedes’s FIDDLER, was generally set and ready, only needing little polishing needed in vocal cadence, keying and waiting for laughs, and some musical blending.  

To see a full review of this show, read Roy Berko's blog here.

Howard Gollop
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To see a full review of this show, read Howard Gollop's review here.

Sheri Gross
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To see a full review of this show, read Sheri Gross' review here.

Mark Horning

Porthouse Theatre has been putting on superb musical productions for over 50 years and each season seems to get better and better. Many patrons arrive hours before curtain to picnic and relax on the acres of spaciously treed green space. Those who have experienced Porthouse need no inducement but for those who have not made the drive it truly is worth it to see this Broadway gem.  

To see a full review of this show, read Mark Horning's Review here.

Laura Kennelly
No review yet.
To see a full review of this show, read Laura's posts at Cool Cleveland.

Kate Klotzbach
No review yet.
To see a full review of this show, read Kate's posts here.

Gwendolyn Kochur
No review yet.
To see a full review of this show, read Gwendolyn's posts here.

Dr. Yuko Kurahashi
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To see a full review of this show, read Yuko's posts here.

Joey Morona
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To see a full review of this show, read Joey's posts here.

 

Hamilton @ Playhouse Square

Through July 6, 2025

http://www.playhousesquare.org

(216) 241-6000

     

Sheri Gross
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Mark Horning

With the current state of political turmoil in this country we need a reminder of the courage it took to form this country in the first place. This is a truly inspirational show that illustrates we are not a country ruled by an uncaring king. With 34 songs and weighing in at two hours and forty minutes (that includes the intermission) it might not be suitable for the very young. The rest of us will love it. 8647!

To see a full review of this show, read Mark Horning's Review here.

Gwendolyn Kochur

No review yet.
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Dr. Yuko Kurahashi
No review yet.
To see a full review of this show, read Yuko's posts here.

Joey Morona

Maybe someday “Hamilton”'s music will sound as simple to modern ears as “Baby Shark,” and its choreography will look as quaint as early TikTok videos. But even if that day comes, the show will endure. Because beneath all the flourishes, the musical tells a timeless, deeply human story about ambition and idealism, love and loss, ego and forgiveness. It’s about building a country while trying to build a life and creating a legacy.

To see a full review of this show, read Joey's posts here.

 

Death Cruise 2020 @ Convergence-Continuum

Through June 28, 2025

http://www.convergence-continuum.org

(216) 687-0074

 

Mark Horning

As Convergence-Continuum shows go, this one does not rise up to their usual high standards both in acting acumen and stage presentation. The silent puppets seemed to serve no useful purpose and the actors seemed in need of a few more rehearsals and previews before launching this show on an unsuspecting public.

To see a full review of this show, read Mark Horning's Review here.

Dr. Yuko Kurahashi
No review yet.
To see a full review of this show, read Yuko's posts here.

The Robber Bridegroom @ The Beck Center For The Arts

Through June 29, 2025

http://www.beckcenter.org

(216) 521-2540

 

Roy Berko

 A farcical, nonsensical piece of blue-grass musical theatre fluff, which gets a” funish” production at Beck.

To see a full review of this show, read Roy Berko's blog here.

Howard Gollop

But what elevates this production well above Cleveland's Play House's well received version some four decades ago is the seemingly magical infectious choreography and staging by Lauren Marousek. It's a celebration of constantly transforming stage images and tapping toes. Small surprise that many of the audience members wish to join everyone on stage.

To see a full review of this show, read Howard Gollop's review here.

Mark Horning

This little diamond of a show really is an absolute delight. The well played blue grass music combined with excellent voices, dancing and fine acting make for a very enjoyable evening of theater. Seats are limited so order yours early and head out to the Natchez Trace!

To see a full review of this show, read Mark Horning's Review here.

Laura Kennelly

Plantations, hillbillies, scheming females, murderous men, bandits, accents, romance, sex — well, almost everything, is fodder for the show’s heavy-handed humor — except maybe bluegrass music.

To see a full review of this show, read Laura's posts at Cool Cleveland.