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Cleveland Arts and Theater News

In Cleveland, arts and theater news means museum exhibitions, stage productions, dance companies and musical performances. Coverage takes in event schedules, creative seasons and the organizations that bring live performances to the public.

Great Lakes Theater Launches $4 Million Campaign

Great Lakes Theater Launches $4 Million Campaign

The Setting the Stage campaign aims to secure the long-term future of Playhouse Square's first resident theater company.

Live Poll

Do you think local theaters like Great Lakes Theater deserve community financial support?


Fine Art

Fine Art

Cleveland Museum Acquires 734 Historic China Photographs

The collection of photographs dating from the 1850s through the early 1920s comes from rare book and photography dealer Stephan Loewentheil.

Cleveland Museum Acquires 734 Historic China Photographs

Classical

Live Poll

Do you plan to attend local orchestra concerts in your area this season?

Classical

BlueWater Chamber Orchestra to Perform Becoming in Cleveland

The chamber orchestra will feature works by Fauré, Hanson, and Beethoven on November 7.

BlueWater Chamber Orchestra to Perform Becoming in Cleveland

Children’s Theater

Live Poll

Do you prioritize attending local theater productions for your entertainment?

Children’s Theater

Great Lakes Theater Debuts Sweeney Todd in Cleveland

The production brings a steampunk-inspired take on the musical to the Hanna Theatre this fall.

Great Lakes Theater Debuts Sweeney Todd in Cleveland

Arts Theater — General

Arts Theater — General

Cleveland Play House, University Formed New Alliance

The organizations have formalized a partnership to expand student access to professional theater training.


Magic

Live Poll

Would you pay over $90 to attend an interactive immersive theater experience?

Magic

The Magicians Table Extends Cleveland Run

The immersive magic production will now continue its residency at Playhouse Square through December 6.

The Magicians Table Extends Cleveland Run

More in Arts and Theater

This section follows performance schedules, exhibition openings, seasonal artistic announcements and the organizations that manage visual and performing arts. Reporting reaches across the city and into the communities around it. Seasonality plays a large role in the timing of local gallery and stage openings as many organizations align their calendars with the academic year. Access to space and the sustainability of nonprofit funding are the two primary factors that shape the landscape of this sector.