Conversations After A Burial @ Cesear's Forum

Through October 24, 2026

https://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/cesears-forum-presents-conversations-after-a-burial

(216) 241-6000

 

Roy Berko
No review yet.
To see a full review of this show, read Roy Berko's blog here.

Howard Gollop
No review yet.
To see a full review of this show, read Howard Gollop's review here.

Sheri Gross
No review yet.
To see a full review of this show, read Sheri Gross' review here.

Mark Horning
No review yet.
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

The original French version’s poeticism, lyricism, and musicality were lost in translation and staging. This is Reza’s metaphysical and metaphorical depiction of the Chekhovian world of Fools (le monde du fous), where the characters desperately seek physical and emotional comfort after hurting themselves and each other. Throughout the show, the characters “cook” themselves—sometimes even burn up—like the “pot-au-feu” Nathan makes for dinner. Humans’ sense of entitlement, sarcasm, lack of compassion and decency, and deep-rooted familial grudges are laid bare with (dry) humor and poetic pathos. This production is, naturally, very American: all the lines are delivered with realism and seriousness. 

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

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

 

Angel Street @ Clague Playhouse

October 3, 2026

http://www.clagueplayhouse.org

(440) 331-0403

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
No review yet.
To see a full review of this show, read Roy Berko's blog here.

Howard Gollop
No review yet.
To see a full review of this show, read Howard Gollop's review here.

Sheri Gross
No review yet.
To see a full review of this show, read Sheri Gross' review here.

Mark Horning

This tiny little theater in Westlake, Ohio always manages to punch well above their weight class. All the elements of stage, costume, lighting, sound, props and dialect come together in this production for a stupendous evening of intrigue and mystery. A very fun evening of theater is guaranteed for all. 

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

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

 

Death Becomes Her @ Playhouse Square

Through October 3, 2026

https://www.playhousesquare.org/

(216) 24106000

 

Roy Berko
No review yet.
To see a full review of this show, read Roy Berko's blog here.

Howard Gollop
No review yet.
To see a full review of this show, read Howard Gollop's review here.

Sheri Gross
No review yet.
To see a full review of this show, read Sheri Gross' review here.

Mark Horning

First of all, leave the kiddies at home for this one. This is very adult themed and naughty. For the adults you will find yourself hurting from laughing during the entire two and a half hours that fly by. It is a scream in its best sense. Be dazzled.

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

Gattelli has made each moment of this musical over the top, exhilarating, and funny. The spectacular theatrical rendering, reminiscent of Bob Fosse’s work and variety shows, brings much delight to audiences in this pre-Halloween month. Integrating familiar plots, characters, and themes from an aging star (Sunset Boulevard, All About Eve), female rivalry (A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Wicked, among many other works), and a husband haunted and tormented by his late wives (Blithe Spirit), the musical maximizes each scene with high-energy chorus numbers, strong performers, the presence of the diva epitome Viola Van Horn, and dazzling costumes, scenery, and lighting, creating a series of small, physically and musically exciting “acts.”  

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

Joey Morona

“Death Becomes Her” isn’t trying to change your life. It just wants to entertain you for a couple of hours. Like youth and beauty, the feeling may be fleeting. But while it lasts, it’s a hell of a good time.

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

 

The Addams Family Musical @ Cain Park

Through September 20, 2026

https://cainpark.com/

(216) 371-3000

 

Roy Berko
No review yet.
To see a full review of this show, read Roy Berko's blog here.

Howard Gollop
No review yet.
To see a full review of this show, read Howard Gollop's review here.

Sheri Gross
No review yet.
To see a full review of this show, read Sheri Gross' review here.

Mark Horning

With the temps and humidity dropping it makes the Cain Park Alma Theater quite comfortable this time of year. This is a great show to bring the entire family. The nineteen cast members leave nothing on the stage as they romp their way through an excellent rendition of a fan favorite. Click-Click.

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

Directed by Colin Anderson, this production showcases talented and enthusiastic local performers. As Anderson notes in the program, “The Addams Family characters have been subverting our expectations for nearly 100 years,” offering participants and audiences the chance to enjoy “cross-cultural understanding” and mutual learning, to overcome differences in appearance, and to find joy in celebrating and loving the characters’ “inner darkness.” True to his words, the production captures the work’s cultish, modern gothic nature, transforming references to morbidity—a taboo practice in our culture—for audiences across generations, from baby boomers to children. 

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

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