cleveland PUBLIC theatre<https://www.cptonline.org/> Presents THE END OF BLACK EXCELLENCE<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2025-2026/the-end-of-black-excellence/> By Chris Webb Directed by Jimmie Woody Through November 8, 2025 “…For a Black man to be heard by America, he has to put on a show” The End of Black Excellence follows a man who just may be the first Black person born without “Black excellence.” In his attempt to prove this theory wrong, he puts on an (ever-failing) solo show to prove his worth, value, and connection with the elusive excellence that he craves. Monday November 3—Market Monday<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2025-2026/the-end-of-black-excellence/> Tickets to the Mon., Nov. 3, 7pm performance includes admission to a pre-show pop-up market spotlighting local visual artists, retailers, entrepreneurs, and more! The market is held from 6–7pm and 30 minutes after the show, featuring the following local vendors: Sixth Street Vintage<https://www.instagram.com/6thstreetvintage/>, TanTor Cosmetics<https://tantorcosmetics.com/>, Humble Mornings Coffee Co.<https://hmcoffeeco.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqYmyYutJmpPjqy2NS37ikQhUryMcB8mVlhnc9KrZhLm1JzXbpu> and Adun Spice Co. <https://www.adunspiceco.com/> The End of Black Excellence in the news: Chris Webb on Ideastream “Applause” Exploring Black excellence at Cleveland Public Theatre | Ideastream Public Media<https://www.ideastream.org/shows/applause/episodes/exploring-black-excellence-at-cleveland-public-theatre-opz7zl> Review: Black Girl in CLE A Conversation with America: Chris Webb's The End of Black Excellence - Black Girl in CLE<https://www.blackgirlincle.com/2025/10/27/chris-webb-end-of-black-excellence-cleveland/> Ticket And Show Information Choose What You Pay with no handling fees. For ticket information go to www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> or 216.631.2727 ext. 501.