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Review of "Kinky Boots" at PlayhouseSquare
by Bob Abelman via NEohioPAL 09 Apr '15

09 Apr '15

Touring 'Kinky Boots' struts its way into your heart Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, International Association of Theatre Critics If "Billy Elliot" and "Priscilla: Queen of the Desert" had a baby, it would be "Kinky Boots." Frequenters of PlayhouseSquare's touring Broadway musicals may recall that "Billy Elliot" - a show based on a British film with music by pop star Elton John - was set in a northern mining town and featured a young boy's struggle against the odds to make his dream about becoming a ballet dancer come true. "Priscilla: Queen of the Desert" - which was based on an Australian movie produced by pop icon Bette Midler - was about two drag queen entertainers and one aging transsexual who struggle against the odds and take an epic road trip through the outback. "Kinky Boots," currently on tour and on stage at PlayhouseSquare, shares the same DNA (dramatic narrative apparatus). For more of this review, go to: http://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/bob_abelman/

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Auditions for the WRPlayhouse comedy "Always A Bridesmaid"
by Marie Dusini via NEohioPAL 09 Apr '15

09 Apr '15

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Critics say EXTREMITIES is Satisfying and Shocking - Blank Canvas Theatre
by via NEohioPAL 09 Apr '15

09 Apr '15

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OSTF is back! Announcing our Seventh Season!
by Oberlin Summer Theater Festival via NEohioPAL 09 Apr '15

09 Apr '15

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PROFESSIONAL THEATRE TRAINING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
by Beatrice Katz via NEohioPAL 08 Apr '15

08 Apr '15

*HATHAWAY BROWN THEATRE INSTITUTE* * SUMMER 2015 * *PROFESSIONAL THEATRE TRAINING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE* Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute (HBTI), a co-ed, conservatory-based summer theatre training program for young performers in Northeast Ohio, announces its third season of programs and productions for Summer- 2015. HBTI, a part of the Performing Arts Department at Hathaway Brown School in Shaker Heights, offers young people a challenging curriculum of drama, dance and/or voice, as well as the opportunity to participate in fully staged productions. HBTI boasts instructors who are some of the top professional actors, directors, choreographers, designers and academics in the area, and who have a long list of successful former students who have gone on to Broadway, film and television as well as many university theater programs. The program utilizes similar training techniques to those employed by the nation's most preeminent drama schools, such as Julliard, NYU and the Actor's Studio. HBTI offers programs on two levels: *Prime* (Grades 1 - 4) and *Performing Arts Training* (Grades 5 - college). Classes are available in two 3-week sessions and one 2-week session, beginning June 15, July 6 and July 27, respectively. While the training at HBTI is geared toward the young performer interested in a professional theatre career, all students gain confidence, discipline and social skills that help give them an edge in this highly competitive world, no matter what their eventual field of pursuit. The students also find the process immensely fun, exciting and rewarding. Over the past two summers, more than 300 students have studied acting, musical theatre and dance at HBTI. This summer new* advanced acting workshops* (high school and college) have been added to challenge the more experienced students. HBTI will also produce three full productions: *Rent *(July 3 - 12), *Little Women* (July 17- 26), and *Oklahoma!* (July 31 - August 9). The shows allow the students to apply the tools and techniques they learn during the day in productions mounted by top professional directors and designers. To find out about the cast and production crew for these shows visit this link <http://www.hb.edu/page.cfm?p=8728> To find out more about the Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute and to register for summer training sessions, click here <http://www.hb.edu/page.cfm?p=8697> or contact Bebe Weinberg Katz, Director at bkatz(a)hb.edu

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Summer Dacne Classes
by Cleveland City Dance via NEohioPAL 08 Apr '15

08 Apr '15

Cleveland City Dance Cleveland City Dance offers ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and more for children and adults, taught by patient and experienced teachers. Get a leg up on life as students experience the joy of dance while developing confidence, self-esteem, social skills and discipline with limited class sizes to guarantee individual attention encouraging each student’s maximum potential. Individual classes for adults and children, and camps offered. Dancers spend time together creating wonderful friendships doing what they love and improve faster during intensive programming. They work hard and support one another which is seen during the end of the summer informal performances. Dance trains both the mind and body Summer classes begin June 21 including the new Princess Camp,and a Ballet Intensive for students attending summer camps out of town. July 12- August 15 we offer Princess & Prince camps, ages 3-5, enjoy ballet,jazz, tap, crafts and music. The Young Dance Camp, ages 6-7, have ballet, jazz and choreography. Beginning Camp dancers ages 8 and up with fewer than three years ballet experience take ballet, jazz, modern,choreography and dance history. Level I Camp, ages 10 and up with three or more years of experience, and Intermediate/Advance students take ballet, pointe, jazz, modern, dance history and more including rehearsal for the end of semester performance. Advance placement recommended for Level I and up. We are also excited to announce Laura Alonso will be teaching master classes the week of August 10. Please call for additional information. Register early to receive a discount! Please call us for more information at 216-295-2222or visit our website at www.clevelandcitydance.com. Cleveland City Dance, Director Home of City Ballet of Cleveland, formerly Cleveland City Dance Company 13108 Shaker Square Cleveland, OH 44120 216-295-2222 www.clevelandcitydance.com www.cityballetofcleveland.org Cleveland City Dance, Home to City Ballet of Cleveland www.clevelandcitydance.com / 216-295-2222

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Final Weekend - A Delicate Balance
by Janis Harcar via NEohioPAL 08 Apr '15

08 Apr '15

Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance LAST 4 PERFORMANCES Thursday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 10 at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 11 at 8 p.m. Sunday, April 12 at 2:30 p.m. Don't miss your chance to see the Pulitzer Prize-winning "Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance." What would you do if your best friends/your neighbors rang your doorbell and told you they could not return to their home because an undefined "terror" has gripped them? And so...they are moving in with you! For tickets call 330-836-2626 Or Buy online at weathervaneplayhouse.com WEATHERVANE PLAYHOUSE Off Merriman Road in Akron's Merriman Valley Plenty of free parking

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Mercury Theatre Company Subscriptions Now On Sale
by Mercury Theatre Company via NEohioPAL 08 Apr '15

08 Apr '15

Mercury Theatre Company at Notre Dame College MERCURY MAGIC! SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR MERCURY THEATRE COMPANY'S 2015 SEASON For the past sixteen summers, we, at Mercury Theatre Company, formerly Mercury Summer Stock, have been committed to bringing you the best in family-friendly musical theatre at affordable prices. This season will prove no different! This year, we are bringing you a little 'Mercury Magic' with a trio of magical musicals: Ghost, the Musical, Lerner and Loewe's Camelot, and Disney's Mary Poppins. The entire 2015 season will be performed in the spacious Regina Hall at Notre Dame College, 1857 South Green Road, South Euclid, OH, 44121. With a wide stage and an abundance of easily accessible seating, it is the perfect venue to relax and enjoy a Hot-In-Cleveland summer evening. Located just two minutes from Legacy Village, your family-night, girls-night-out or romantic evening out is within reach! Not to mention, Regina Hall is AIR-CONDITIONED, parking is free and secure, and all tickets are under $20 with subscriptions starting as low as $36! Each show at Mercury is handpicked to offer diverse and high-quality theatrical thrills, and this season's schedule has some of the best, including: The hauntingly beautiful musical adaptation of the Academy Award-winning hit film, Ghost - June 12-27. A revisit to the time-honored legend of King Arthur, Guenevere, Lancelot and the Knights of the Round Table in Camelot - July 10-25. A spoonful of sugar from the world's greatest nanny in Disney's stage adaptation of the beloved Mary Poppins - August 7-22. Subscriptions are available now by calling 216.771.5862, or ordering online at http://www.mercurytheatrecompany.org At A Glance: * What: Mercury Theatre Company presents: The 2015 Magical Mercury Season * When: Ghost, The Musical (June 12-June 27), Lerner and Loewe's Camelot (July 10-25), and Disney's Mary Poppins (August 7-22) * Where: Regina Hall, Notre Dame College. 1857 South Green Rd., South Euclid, 44121 * Cost: Become a 2015 Season SUBSCRIBER for the best deal all summer! Adult Subscriptions are just $45 while seniors (60+) and students (college and under) are $36. * How: For tickets call 216.771.5862 or visit www.mercurytheatrecompany.org Mercury Theatre Company 216.771.5862 www.mercurytheatrecompany.org

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High Quality Video Production
by Ryan Forte via NEohioPAL 08 Apr '15

08 Apr '15

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WordStage Literary Concerts presents "At Wit's End" - an Afternoon at the Algonquin Round Table
by Tim Tavcar via NEohioPAL 08 Apr '15

08 Apr '15

WordStage Literary Concerts presents: At Wit’s End – AnAfternoon at the Algonquin Round Table The Rocky RiverPublic Library invites you to attend this entertaining and informativeperformance being presented as part of their On Stage in River Series. Join Actor/Readers Agnes Herrmann, DeborahMagid, Paul Slimak and Tim Tavcar and pianist Matt Skitski and violinist MaryBeth Ions for an evening of the wit and wisdomof four prominent members of the famous (and infamous) Algonquin Hotel’s RoundTable in 1920’s Manhattan – featuring acerbic conversation, razor sharpcriticism, and scintillating short stories by Dorothy Parker, Edna Ferber,Robert Benchley and Alexander Woollcott, accompanied by the music of Scott Joplin, George Gershwinand Jerome Kern. The performance takesplace on Sunday, April 12th at 7:00pm at the Rocky River SeniorCenter Auditorium, in the Rocky River Municipal Complex, – 21014 Hilliard Blvd.at Wager Road. The performance is FREEand open to the public. For furtherinformation, please visit the WordStage web site at www.wordstageoh.com. Submitted by TimTavcar

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