The Best Cleveland Theater of 2019 Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Every year, local professional theater companies devote themselves to putting on the best shows possible. Although some companies have deeper pockets, more Actors’ Equity contracts or a grander facility than others, talent makes itself known and creativity always rises to the surface no matter the pay scale or the palace. The CJN wishes to recognize excellent productions and performances from this past year. There is no shortage of either across our many Cleveland area stages considering the breadth of this year’s award recipients. For more of this review, go to: www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/bob_abelman/