The North American tour of The Great Gatsby brings the Roaring Twenties to Cleveland with dazzling choreography, memorable musical numbers and strong performances that breathe new life into F. Scott Fitzgerald’s beloved classic.
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Accelerate 2026: Ideas Shaping Cleveland’s Future
The Cleveland Leadership Center held Accelerate 2026, which brought together professionals, students, and community advocates to present creative ideas for Cleveland’s future. Participants presented concepts based on social change, sustainability, and education in a variety of areas.
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Why ‘Suffs’ Feels Urgently Revelant Today
Suffs The Musical blends history and urgency, spotlighting women’s suffrage, Black women’s voices, and why voting still matters today.
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Stealing Hearts, Not Christmas: How the Grinch Stole Cleveland!
Another great night at the KeyBank State Theater with Mr. Grinch in town! Dr.Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical had its opening night on December 10th. Following the Cleveland Pops Jingle Bell Jamboree and the Christmas tree lighting downtown, the Christmas spirit is just getting started. Coming into the lobby, lots of Christmas […]
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Cleveland Pops Orchestra Setting Off the Hoilday Season Right
The KeyBank State Theatre kicked off the holiday season with a joyful burst of music, color, and community at its annual Jingle Bell Jamboree. Between the Cleveland Pops Orchestra’s sweeping sound, heartwarming storytelling moments, and festive fun from the minute families stepped into the lobby, the evening delivered a perfect start to Cleveland’s holiday celebrations.
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A Conversation with America: Chris Webb’s The End of Black Excellence
Cleveland native Chris Webb delivers a moving performance in The End of Black Excellence at Cleveland Public Theater. Through storytelling, humor, and lyrical truth, Webb challenges what it means to be “excellent” while Black
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Tears, Music, and Memory: The Notebook Is In Cleveland
The Notebook: The Musical opened the 2025–26 KeyBank Broadway Series at Playhouse Square’s State Theater with a moving
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It’s Showtime! Beetlejuice: The Musical Brings the Laughs (and the Afterlife)
Cleveland’s Playhouse Square transforms into the Netherworld as Beetlejuice: The Musical delivers outrageous laughs, over-the-top…
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Aging Fast, Living Fuller: Kimberly Akimbo Charms Cleveland
With powerful vocals, sharp humor, and heartfelt storytelling, it’s easy to see why the audience gave Kimberly Akimbo a standing ovation at Playhouse Square