Noises Off @ Great Lakes Theater

Through May 18, 2025

https://www.greatlakestheater.org/ 

(216) 241-6000

 

Roy Berko
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Howard Gollop
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Sheri Gross
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Mark Horning

This is a show that slowly builds on itself as the situations become more and more fatuous and out of control. With the slower paced first act, patience is the key to truly enjoy this madcap gem to the end. 

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

Chris Howey
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Laura Kennelly
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Kate Klotzbach
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Dr. Yuko Kurahashi
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Joey Morona
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A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder @ Ohio Shakespeare Festival

Through May 18, 2025

https://www.ohioshakespearefestival.com/ 

(330) 574-2537

 

Roy Berko
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Howard Gollop
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Sheri Gross
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Mark Horning

This spritely and lavishly produced production goes to show that sometimes crime does pay and that good guys can finish first. This is modern light opera at its best with a brilliantly created fanciful and farcical topsy-turvy world where absurdity is stretch to its limits then taken to a logical and satisfactory conclusion. 

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

Chris Howey
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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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Dr. Yuko Kurahashi
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Joey Morona
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Rust: A Story of Steel and Grit @ Dobama Theatre

Through May 18, 2025

http://www.dobama.org

(216) 932-3396

 

Roy Berko
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Howard Gollop
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Sheri Gross
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Mark Horning

There are so many elements to this story that you will be amazed that they fit so much into a mere 90 minutes. It is a coming of age tale of courage and perseverance that anyone can become anything if they strive towards their goal. It is in truth, a love letter to Cleveland, Ohio.

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

Chris Howey
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Laura Kennelly
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Kate Klotzbach
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Dr. Yuko Kurahashi
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Joey Morona
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Shucked @ Playhouse Square

Through May 11, 2025

https://www.playhousesquare.org/

(216) 241-6000

 

Roy Berko

“Holy Shit,” I “Do Believe” that seeing the fun-filled musical farce, SHUCKED, will make you feel more than “OK!” Get away from the stresses of life. GO! LAUGH! ENJOY! To see a full review of this show, read Roy Berko's blog here.

Howard Gollop
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Sheri Gross
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Mark Horning

If you get to the kernel of the matter this is one corny but truly funny show with a purpose. Mixed in with the treasure trove of one liners and dad jokes is a story of family, friendship and basic values all neatly dovetailed between songs that advance the story. If you are looking for a good laugh with a lot of heart go see this show.

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

Laura Kennelly
Every corny joke (aka “Dad joke”) you’ve ever heard is likely packed into Shucked. The Broadway musical’s national tour stomps and hee-haws on the Connor Palace Stage through May 11. And yep, it does its dangest to be funny and risqué. Much of the time, it succeeds..
To see a full review of this show, read Laura's posts at Cool Cleveland.

Kate Klotzbach
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Dr. Yuko Kurahashi
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Joey Morona

“Shucked” isn’t here to change the world or unlock any deeper truths. But for two and a half hours, it’ll make you laugh, maybe cry, definitely tap your toes. It’s sweet, versatile and guaranteed to pop just like... wait for it... corn!

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

 

Peter Pan @ Playhouse Square

Through April 13, 2025

https://www.playhousesquare.org/

(216) 241-6000

 

Roy Berko
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Howard Gollop

For a show about NOT growing up, the new visually resplendent tour of the Broadway musical version of "Peter Pan" seems intent on doing just the opposite. 

Granted, by the time the original characters in the original production gather in the second act for a rousing production number called "Ugg-a-Wugg, it became clear that these musical-comedy native Americans of the original Broadway production could easily have been from the lost tribe of Chief Wahoo.

For full review, visit 

https://chroniclet.com/news/426993/theater-review-peter-pan-flies-socially-aware-into-the-present-in-new-tour/

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

Sheri Gross
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Mark Horning

Drop whatever you are doing and order your tickets NOW! This short run show guarantees to be a sellout and is well worth seeing. It is the magical best of Broadway brought on stage and is great viewing by the entire (as long as you behave yourself) family. These are the things that lifelong family memories are built from. Cheers!

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

Kate Klotzbach

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Dr. Yuko Kurahashi
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Joey Morona
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The Body Play @ Cleveland Public Theatre

Through April 13, 2025

http://www.cptonline.org

(216) 631-2727 x501

 

Roy Berko
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Howard Gollop
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Sheri Gross
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To see a full review of this show, read Sheri Gross' review here.

Mark Horning

Life is always a journey that can be made tougher through health problems that lead to dealing with the “care” system. This show is less an expose of difficulties and more a search for a relationship between body and mind. It is a show that will definitely get you thinking which is just what good theater should do from time to time.

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

Chris Howey
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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.

Dr. Yuko Kurahashi

Wetzell’s post-COVID play speaks volumes in 2025 when funding for public health and research has been drastically cut, and its integrity has been undermined. The play also pays attention to the horrific and cruel realities of this country’s healthcare system, including mental health.  I can see the tremendous value and significance of The Body Play as a testament to institutional and systematic failures in the nation’s dealing with chronic illnesses and challenges at the tumultuous time when the extensive layoffs of federal health workers continue, curtailing the “scope and influence of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention” (NYT April 2, 2025).  

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

Joey Morona
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Under A Baseball Sky @ Beck Center For The Arts

Through May 4, 2025

http://beckcenter.org

(216) 521-2540

 

Roy Berko

The excellent English/Spanish language production of José Cruz Gonzalez’s UNDER A BASEBALL SKY, adds an intercultural presence to the area’s theatre scene that is a welcome addition both for actors and audience!  ¡muy bien!
To see a full review of this show, read Roy Berko's blog here.

Howard Gollop

Eric Schmiedl's direction manages the complex dynamics of the characters while assistant director Jonathan Rodriguez undoubtably ensures a patina of Latin authenticity.

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

Mark Horning

Precise writing coupled with superb directing packs this short show with a high degree of emotions and circumstances. Hugely entertaining with a large measure of moral lessons to think about after the bows. This show is well worth seeing.

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