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The Royale
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The Royale
The Diary of Anne Frank
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The Diary of Anne Frank / Staged in CPH’s intimate Outcalt Theatre, this must-see adaptation brings us into the secret annex where 13-year-old Anne and seven other Jews evade Nazi deportation. For over two years, all that will stand between them and the concentration camps is their trust in one another and the bravery of those harboring them. Anne’s compelling words come alive and urge us to stand up for one another in the face of intolerance, fear, and hate. TICKETS: https://goo.gl/L9qxcd
Freaky Friday - New Disney Musical
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Freaky Friday - New Disney Musical / When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again before mom’s big wedding. Freaky Friday, a new musical comedy based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and hit Disney films, is a hilarious, contemporary update of an American classic in which a mother and daughter really see what it is to be a family and experience each other’s lives first-hand, if only for a day. April 15-May 14, 2017
Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
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Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery / The hunting and haunting of the heir to the Baskerville fortune proves the most puzzling — and dangerous! — case in the illustrious careers of Sherlock Holmes and his trusty sidekick, Dr. Watson. Cleveland favorite Ken Ludwig is back with his madcap adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic mystery, transforming The Hound of the Baskervilles into an all-out comedic theatrical adventure.Five actors play nearly 40 roles in this kooky and spooky caper. Jan 21 - Feb 12, 2017
A Christmas Story at CPH
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A Christmas Story at CPH / One boy. One holiday wish. And a world that seems to be conspiring to make certain it doesn’t come true. The record-breaking show returns to the CPH stage in all its pink-bunny-suit, glowing-leg-lamp, triple-dog-daring glory. The perfect holiday treat for the entire family. Returning for 2016 | Nov 25 - Dec 23
Shakespeare in Love
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Shakespeare in Love / The Academy Award-winning romantic comedy Shakespeare in Love comes to the stage, complete with swordfights, secret trysts, and backstage drama. Young playwright Will Shakespeare is short on inspiration until he encounters the beguiling Viola, and their star-crossed love inspires a masterpiece. #CPHShakesInLove
How I Learned to Drive
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How I Learned to Drive / Buckle up. It’s going to be a bumpy ride. Li’l Bit takes us on a no holds barred trip back in time to her adolescence in 1960s Maryland and her complicated relationship with an older man. A deeply compassionate look at how we are shaped by the people who hurt us, How I Learned to Drive masterfully veers in and out of personal memory and deftly traverses comedy, drama and farce. March 4-26, 2017
Laura Eason's "Sex with Strangers"
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Laura Eason's "Sex with Strangers" / Olivia is an obscure novelist on the cusp of 40; Ethan is a famous blogger — and 28. When these two strangers collide at a remote B&B, a steamy romance erupts. Passion, intellect and secret agendas clash in Sex with Strangers. This smart, tantalizing take on modern love flirts with the ever-blurring line between public and private in our digital age. Oct 22 - Nov 13, 2016
Between Riverside and Crazy
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Between Riverside and Crazy / Still holding onto the memory of his recently deceased wife and a long-standing racially charged lawsuit against the NYPD, ex-cop Walter “Pops” Washington is not one to forgive and forget. Day in and day out, he rules the roost in the impressive rent-controlled apartment that he shares with his parolee son and surrogate family. But, eviction notices and ultimatums are piling up, and Pops soon becomes caught between losing his honor and losing his home. April 1-23, 2017
She Stoops to Conquer
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She Stoops to Conquer
The Mountaintop
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The Mountaintop / April 3, 1968. The Lorraine Motel. Room 306. Tomorrow, it will become the scene of one of our nation’s greatest losses. But tonight, it is just another stopover motel room for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. That is until an extraordinary maid enters the scene and begins to challenge this American icon. Full of vivid theatricality, poetic language, and surprising twists, The Mountaintop delivers a portrait of the man behind the myth that is as provocative as it is beautiful. Jan 23 - Feb 14, 2016
Luna Gale
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Luna Gale / How do we make the right decision when there is no clear “right?” It’s a quandary seasoned social worker Caroline faces every day. But her newest case is proving to be her toughest yet, and the fate of baby Luna Gale hangs in the balance. This riveting, suspenseful, and topical play from Pulitzer Prize finalist Rebecca Gilman plunges us headfirst into the turbulent waters of parenthood, faith and love. #CPHLunaGale
All the Way
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All the Way / The clock is ticking. The November election looms. “Accidental President” Lyndon B. Johnson’s window is closing to pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and win the American people over to the side of momentous social change. But at what cost? Backroom deals and showdowns between the infamous and the influential take center stage in this absorbing Tony Award-winning drama. A mirror of our times, All the Way reflects the power of one person and one vote to transform our country. Sept 17 - Oct 9, 2016
Cirque du Centennial - A Modern Masquerade Ball
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Cirque du Centennial - A Modern Masquerade Ball / Saturday June 4, 2016 Cleveland Play House annual benefit presented by Centennial Season sponsor KeyBank
Ken Ludwig's A Comedy of Tenors
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Ken Ludwig's A Comedy of Tenors / Three tenors. Three egos. One stage. What could possibly go wrong? Producer Henry Saunders is about to find out as he attempts to stage the concert of the century. But with an amorous Italian superstar and his hot-blooded wife causing chaos on an operatic level, all bets are off! As opening night draws near, flaring tempers, mistaken identities, and bedroom hijinks bring new meaning to the phrase “the show must go on,” in this laugh-out-loud farce set amidst the glitz and glamour of 1930s Paris.
Our Theaters
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Our Theaters / Welcome to a part of our home, the Allen Theatre and the Outcalt Theatre!
Inspired by "Theatre"
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Inspired by "Theatre" / Here is where we link our productions at CPH with the rest of the world.
Little Shop of Horrors
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Little Shop of Horrors / Seymour is a nerdy floral clerk with a knack for plants, but not much else. However, one peculiar plant he’s tending might just be his ticket to fame, fortune - and the girl of his dreams. There’s only one teeny — but ‘growing’ — problem: This plant has an unquenchable thirst for the red stuff (type O, A, or B... he’s not picky). Mixing Motown, B-movies, and The American Dream, Little Shop of Horrors is the screamingly funny, gleefully twisted, out-of-this-world hit musical.
Fairfield
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Fairfield / “Peace. Love. Respect for all.” So goes the motto of Fairfield Elementary, a public school located in a diverse, liberal district. But when a young teacher’s misguided attempts at celebrating Black History Month take a hilariously dark turn, chaos erupts and it seems it may be impossible to safely reach the ‘CelebrEthnic Potluck.’ Fairfield is a razor-sharp, insightful comedy from Cleveland playwright Eric Coble that examines how we each determine what’s appropriate and inappropriate.
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
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Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike / Siblings Vanya and Sonia are contentedly discontent to pass into their twilight years sipping coffee and watching for blue herons. However, their unremarkable but stable lives are about to be upended when their fading B-movie-star sister descends upon their quiet country home with a revelation—and sexy boy toy Spike—in tow. Existential, Chekhovian despair and family-squabbling has never been as funny as in Christopher Durang’s zany, Tony Award-winning comedy. April 3 - 26 http://goo.gl/uUI4gc
Cosmopolitan: A Roaring 20s Celebration of Cleveland Play House
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Cosmopolitan: A Roaring 20s Celebration of Cleveland Play House / On June 6, 2015 from 5:30pm to midnight, join Cleveland Play House, America’s first regional theatre, for our annual benefit. COSMOPOLITAN: A Roaring 20s Celebration will cap off our 99th Season and launch our Centennial Celebration!
The Crucible
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The Crucible / The village of Salem is run wild with tales of witchcraft. Deep-seated jealousies, lust and greed are bubbling to the surface from the heat of each neighbor’s exaggerated accusations. Revenge has replaced reason; mere rumors are now damning evidence — and no one is safe. Astoundingly relevant, Arthur Miller’s controversial American classic dares to put us all on trial.
Five Guys Named Moe
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Five Guys Named Moe / His woman left him, he’s broke, and it’s almost five o’clock in the morning. But don’t worry about our hero. All he needs is the right music—and the right guys—to get him through. Enter five guys named Moe, stepping out through his radio to cajole, comfort and jazz him with dozens of hit songs from the extraordinary Louis Jordan. An international sensation, Five Guys Named Moe is an exhilarating, all-embracing musical experience. http://clevelandplayhouse.com/shows/2014/five-guys-named-moe
How We Got On
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How We Got On / It’s 1988 in an upper-class Midwest suburb. Teens Hank and Julian live and breathe hip-hop while their peers would rather rock. Determined to create the ultimate suburban rap song, the duo forges ahead through unconvinced parents and the highs and lows of friendship. With a ‘theatre DJ’ looping, spinning and remixing the action on stage, How We Got On takes us on an uplifting lyrical journey of dreaming big and discovering your voice.
The Pianist of Willesden Lane
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The Pianist of Willesden Lane / At age 14, pianist Lisa Jura was separated from everything and everyone she knew and loved. In "The Pianist of Willesden Lane," Jura’s daughter, renowned pianist Mona Golabek, brings her mother’s true tale of survival and triumph to the stage. Featuring live performances of classics by Chopin, Beethoven, and Debussy, "Pianist" is a deeply moving story infused with hope and the life-affirming power of music. February 27 - March 22 Tickets available at: http://goo.gl/bVPNYl
Mr. Wolf
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Mr. Wolf / In this new psychological mystery, a determined man believes the girl he raised is a prophet, and her estranged family attempts to reconnect, heal, and rebuild their world. Cleveland native Rajiv Joseph makes his CPH premiere with this haunting tale of adaptation and survival. April 2 - 24, 2016
Inspired by "The Little Foxes"
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Inspired by "The Little Foxes" / This board is a page inspired by the production that was shown at The Cleveland Play House in the Allen Theatre during the 2014-2015 season. Everything from clothing to home décor.
2014-2015 Season Announcements
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2014-2015 Season Announcements / On Saturday, March 15th, 2014, CPH announced the upcoming shows for their 99th season.
Inspired by "How We Got On"
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Inspired by "How We Got On" / This board is a page inspired by the production that was shown at Cleveland Play House in the Outcalt Theatre during the 2014-2015 season. Everything from clothing to quotes.
Inspired by "The Pianist of Willesden Lane"
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Inspired by "The Pianist of Willesden Lane" / This board is a page inspired by the 2015 Cleveland Play House production in the Allen Theatre during the 2014-2015 season.
Apprentices
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Apprentices / "CPH's Apprenticeship program is a dynamic & engaging program for young professionals and future colleagues in the field. The apprenticeship introduces recently graduated college & post-graduate students in an intensive experience with a top-tier American theatre. Apprentices will work with individual departments & top professionals in the field to gain practical experiences and skills working in a regional theatre. Our central goal is to train future leaders that will transform the field."
Inside CPH Events
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Inside CPH Events / This is where to find behind the scenes and party images that were hosted by CPH!
Inspired by the Artistic Director for CPH
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Inspired by the Artistic Director for CPH / A place to share and inspire in the name of Theatre
The Little Foxes
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The Little Foxes / When the Hubbard siblings have the chance to strike it rich, not even the ties of blood or marriage are safe from their cold calculations and elaborate schemes. Artistic Director Laura Kepley launches CPH’s 99th season with Lillian Hellman’s delicious drama of ambition and greed in the Deep South that warns us to keep our friends close—and our relatives closer. Content Advisory: Recommended for: ages 12+ Play contains: innuendo and the use of derogatory language, including racial slurs.
Videos
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Videos / CPH Videos
Mad Men, Music & Martinis: CPH's Annual Benefit
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Mad Men, Music & Martinis: CPH's Annual Benefit / June 7 @ 5:30pm - 11:00pm, Don a fedora and a skinny tie; find your pillbox hat and pearls; or wear your cocktail finest for the swankiest night in town to benefit America's first regional theatre, your Cleveland Play House
Festival of Trees 2014
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Festival of Trees 2014 / Free and open to the public! • Allen Theatre lobby The Festival of Trees! Family activities, behind-the-scenes access, and a lot of holiday cheer make this event a great way to kick off the holiday season.
2014 Christmas in July!
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2014 Christmas in July! / Here is where you can find event's and appearances for the production of A Christmas Story from Auto Shows to Book Readings as we celebrate Christmas in July.
Tappin' Thru Life
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Tappin' Thru Life / May 30 - June 22, 2014, Allen Theatre. Tap dance legend Maurice Hines stars in this explosive world premiere production. Featuring contemporary tap icons The Manzari Brothers, and backed by a sizzling orchestra, this celebration of Mr. Hines’s life and showbiz forerunners, including Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington, and Nat King Cole, will have you tappin’ through the night.
CPH/CWRU: Too True to Be Good
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CPH/CWRU: Too True to Be Good / "What would you do if you finally got everything you always wanted? A rich young woman catches a pair of burglars in her bedroom. But instead of seeking help, the three embark on a permanent beach holiday and a life of fabulous riches and freedom in Shaw’s timely tale of out-of-control wealth and self-discovery." written by George Bernard Shaw directed by Donald Carrier
Informed Consent and the 2014 New Ground Theatre Festival
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Informed Consent and the 2014 New Ground Theatre Festival
Clybourne Park
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Clybourne Park / March 21 - April 13, 2014, Allen Theatre. Neighborhoods change, but do people? This “ferociously smart” and “pulverizingly funny” satire reveals the lives in one house through 50 years of societal changes. The Washington Post calls it “one of the feistiest, funniest evenings in years.”
Inspired by "Clybourne Park"
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Inspired by "Clybourne Park"
A Christmas Story 2013
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A Christmas Story 2013 / November 29th - December 22nd 2013: Allen Theatre. One boy. One holiday wish. And a world that seems to be conspiring to make certain it doesn't come true. In honor of the 30th anniversary of the beloved film, we bring back one of the most popular shows in Cleveland Play House history in an all-new production. The perfect holiday treat for the entire family.
Breath and Imagination
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Breath and Imagination / February 14 - March 9, 2014, Allen Theatre. Before the inspiring voices of Marian Anderson and Paul Robeson, there was an African-American tenor named Roland Hayes. This musical tale of faith, hope, and family traces a remarkable journey from rural Georgia to Carnegie Hall and Buckingham Palace.
Inspired by "A Christmas Story"
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Inspired by "A Christmas Story" / Ralphie is coming back to town!
Yentl
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Yentl / January 10 - February 2, 2014, Allen Theatre. A young woman defies convention and the laws of her people to fulfill her dream. Disguised as a young man, she becomes a brilliant student — and the most wanted bachelor in town. Yentl is a startlingly modern love story, and a smart, witty comedy that will win your heart.
Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie
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Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie / September 13 - October 6, 2013, Allen Theatre. Experience the life of America’s greatest folk singer through riveting stories and over 25 of his legendary songs, performed by four versatile actor/musicians. You’ll discover why Woody Guthrie’s music and mission have influenced singers from Pete Seeger and Bob Dylan to John Mellencamp and Bruce Springsteen. All production shots by Roger Mastroianni
Inspired by "Woody Sez"
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Inspired by "Woody Sez" / September 13 - November 6 in the Allen Theatre
Inspired by "Breath and Imagination"
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Inspired by "Breath and Imagination"
Venus in Fur
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Venus in Fur / November 1 - extended through November 30, 2013, Second Stage. The traditional power dynamic of an audition shifts as an up-and-coming director learns that it’s impossible to play with fire and not get singed. Blurring the line between fantasy and reality, this electrifying and seductive comedy was lauded by The New York Times as “seriously smart and very funny.”
Inspired by "MAESTRO"
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Inspired by "MAESTRO" / Who doesn't love a play with music?
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8 / A new play by Dustin Lance Black chronicling the federal trial for marriage equality. In the Allen Theatre on Sunday June 30th at 5pm.
CWRU/CPH MFA: Twelfth Night
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CWRU/CPH MFA: Twelfth Night / “If music be the food of love, play on!” And “play on” we will! With original period blues, country and folk music enhancing the Mississippi Delta setting, you’ll enjoy Shakespeare’s hilarious romp of mismatched love and mistaken identities as you’ve never seen it, performed by CWRU/CPH's MFA Class of 2014!
Hershey Felder in MAESTRO: Leonard Bernstein
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Hershey Felder in MAESTRO: Leonard Bernstein / A Play with Music at the Cleveland Play House. July18th-August 4th in the Allen Theatre
Good People
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Good People / Welcome to Southie, a Boston neighborhood where a "night on the town" means a few rounds of bingo... and a few rounds of beer. Where this month's paycheck covers last month's bills, and where Margie Walsh has just been let go from her dollar store job. Scrambling to make ends meet, Margie looks up an old flame who's made it out of Southie and might just be the break she's been looking for. This fierce and funny new play was nominated for a 2011 Tony® Award for Best Play.
The Devils Music
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The Devils Music / This soulful musical transports you to the 1930s and a private parlor in Memphis, where sexy and sassy Bessie Smith takes center stage. Don’t miss the amazing life and career, the loves and losses, and the great songs that made her “The Empress of the Blues.”
MFA Class of 2016
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MFA Class of 2016 / For more info on the CPH/CWRU's MFA program, please visit http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/cwru-cph-mfa-program/overview
Inspired by "Bell, Book and Candle"
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Inspired by "Bell, Book and Candle"
Inspired by "A Carol for Cleveland"
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Inspired by "A Carol for Cleveland"
Inspired by "Lombardi"
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Inspired by "Lombardi"
Rich Girl
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Rich Girl / The cornerstone of CPH's 2013 New Ground Festival. "When sheltered Claudine meets starving artist Henry, she falls head over heels. But her mother, a celebrated tough-talking financial guru, has her doubts: Is Henry everything her daughter deserves or is he only after her money? Rich Girl, a modern day take on the classic play and film The Heiress, is a clever new comedy about women and their relationships with men, mothers and money – and not necessarily in that order."
Inspired by "Rich Girl"
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Inspired by "Rich Girl"
Inspired by: In the Next Room (the Vibrator play)
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Inspired by: In the Next Room (the Vibrator play)
RED
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RED / Production photos from Cleveland Play House's production of John Logan’s Tony Award-winning play "Red," directed by Anders Cato, on stage in the Allen Theatre at PlayhouseSquare, March 16 - April 8, 2012. Photo credit: T. Charles Erickson.
"One Night With Janis Joplin" Production Photos
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"One Night With Janis Joplin" Production Photos / "With a voice like whiskey and a laugh like pure joy, Janis Joplin took the music scene by storm. Simultaneously rough and vulnerable, Joplin was dubbed the Queen of Rock n’ Roll, proving music wasn’t just a man’s world anymore." ... Produced in association with Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater in Washington, D.C., with Daniel Chilewich and Todd Gershwin of One Night Productions, the Estate of Janis Joplin & Jeffrey Jampol for JAM, Inc.
A Carol for Cleveland
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A Carol for Cleveland / A holiday event about Clevelanders, by Clevelanders, for Clevelanders. Brimming with memories and laughter, this heartwarming world premiere is a timeless message of hope, love, and the true meaning of the holidays.
Inspired by "One Night with Janis Joplin"
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Inspired by "One Night with Janis Joplin"
Festival of Trees 2013
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Festival of Trees 2013 / Free and open to the public! • Allen Theatre lobby The Festival of Trees! Family activities, behind-the-scenes access, and a lot of holiday cheer make this event a great way to kick off the holiday season. The Festival of Trees is open for public viewing at 5:30 pm on weekdays and 11:00 am on weekends through Dec. 30.
Inspired by "Red"
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Inspired by "Red"
2013 New Ground Theatre Festival
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2013 New Ground Theatre Festival
2012 New Ground Theatre Festival
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2012 New Ground Theatre Festival / 2012 New Ground Theatre Festival artists and inspirations
Groups
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Groups / Cleveland Play House hosts groups of all different types and sizes throughout the season, including Active Adult Communities and senior centers, churches and synagogues, tour groups and fundraisers, professional organizations and businesses, social clubs and family reunions. Any group of 10 or more people can save up to 40% off single ticket prices.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
The Invisible Hand
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The Invisible Hand
Marie and Rosetta
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Marie and Rosetta / Get your front-row seat to music history in the making. “The Godmother of Rock n’ Roll” and 2018 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee Sister Rosetta Tharpe — who influenced performers from Elvis to Hendrix — plucks prim-and-proper Marie Knight from a rival gospel show. The two challenge one another on music, life, and The Almighty. This story of letting loose, finding your voice, and freeing your soul is a soaring music-theatre experience chock full of roof-raising performances.