From floral fashion to live music and an open bar, a first-time attendee shares what it’s really like inside Jump Back Ball at Playhouse Square—Cleveland’s annual arts fundraiser supporting student theater experiences.
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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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Hamilton (Cleveland): What I Missed After 10 Years
Our Gen Zer experienced the magic of Hamilton for the first time. The musical celebrating its 10th year is now playing at Playhouse Square.
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‘Sinners’ and the beautiful struggle to belong and survive
“Sinners” is a beautifully crafted film that explores the historically complex relationships between Black, Brown, and White communities in the Jim Crow-era South, highlighting the power of music and the dangers of self-serving coalitions, racial politics, and cultural appropriation.
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The real reason Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, sparks outrage
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has faced backlash from White social media influencers and media outlets for choosing to live the fairy tale of her own terms, sparking outrage and stereotypes about Black women.
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The Best Streaming Platforms for Your Mental Health
Discover the best streaming platforms for mental health, based on autoplay, violent content, and available titles. Learn how to prioritize your mental well-being.
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Harris appears on ‘Saturday Night Live’ as mirror image of Maya Rudolph with election looming
Harris appears on ‘Saturday Night Live’ as mirror image of Maya Rudolph with election looming