Entertainment

Elvis-themed dinner, show part of evening benefiting Akron Symphony The Akron Symphony will present Fanfare 2008: The Ultimate Elvis Experience. The annual gala event raises money benefit the Akron Symphony Orchestra, Youth Symphony, and Chorus. The...  Read Story.

ACT stages thought-provoking 'Cabaret' by April Helms Special Products Editor The scene at the Kit Kat Club was very hot -- literally and figuratively -- at the Aurora Community Theatre. Warm temperatures April 25, coupled with a cranky air conditioner in...  Read Story.

Ohio Clown College students clown around at graduation by April Helms Special Products Editor Around this time of year, people's thoughts turn to graduation and the ceremonies that go with them. One particular class at a special school has already had...  Read Story.

Kent Stage hosts music legends for PBS benefit The groups who immortalized songs including "Yakety Yak," "He's So Fine" and "Just Like Romeo and Juliet" will perform at The Kent Stage on May 10. Carl Gardner's Coasters, The Chiffons and The Reflections...  Read Story.

Stow Symphony reflects on past, looks to future by April Helms Special Products Editor "There have been a lot of changes in the past 10 years." That was Darrell Lee Music's response when asked about how the Stow Symphony Orchestra has changed in the...  Read Story.

Akron theater misfires with 'Cagelove' by April Helms Special Products Editor A young couple about to be married find themselves reexamining their relationship after the young woman is raped, in "Cagelove," which opened at The Bang and The Clatter in...  Read Story.

Hudson Players presents 'Spinning into Butter' The Hudson Players will present the contemporary play "Spinning into Butter" May 2 through 17. The play, directed by Bob McCoy, takes place at the fictional Belmont College, a mostly-white liberal arts...  Read Story.

BTO brings 'Cinderella' back to Civic stage by April Helms Special Products Editor The ballet "Cinderella" has "a little bit of everything," said Christine Meneer, the artistic director for the Ballet Theatre of Ohio. "It's got humor, a lot of humor,...  Read Story.

Weathervane's spring comedy enchanting by April Helms Special Products Editor There was much to enjoy in the sweet, comic "Enchanted April," which officially opened April 18 at Weathervane Playhouse. First, the set in Act II, by staff scenic designer...  Read Story.

Theater announces 2008-09 season lineup by April Helms Special Products Editor Weathervane Playhouse has included a potpourri of shows in its 2008-09 lineup, including a new comic mystery, musicals, classics and contemporary pieces. Two shows -- the...  Read Story.

ROAD celebrates 10th Year Local arts education program Reach Out and Dance® will perform May 13 at 12:45 p.m. at the Cuyahoga Falls High School auditorium, with the theme "Outstanding History in Ohio." This show is open to the public. This Ohio...  Read Story.

Persian instrumentals featured in art museum concert The Cleveland Museum of Art's (CMA) acclaimed VIVA! & Gala Around Town concert series welcomes Zarbang: The Percussions of Iran and Afghanistan on May 9 at 7:30 p.m. in Murch Auditorium at the...  Read Story.

Collection of art, historical objects from Vatican to go on display in Cleveland One of the largest collections of art, documents and historically significant objects from the Vatican ever to tour North America is coming to the Western Reserve...  Read Story.

Aurora theater says 'Willkommen' to 'Cabaret' by April Helms Special Products Editor David Vosburgh's history with the Kander and Ebb musical "Cabaret" started in 1966, when he was given the chance to see it. "I saw it originally in 1966, on New Year's...  Read Story.

Chorus spans the musical ages with 20th anniversary concert by April Helms Special Products Editor Concert-goers who filled the First Congregational Church to hear the Hudson Community Chorus' 20th anniversary concert April 12 were treated to a program...  Read Story.

Grammy winner to close Tuesday Musical season Grammy Award winner Garrick Ohlsson will close Tuesday Musical Association's extraordinary 120th anniversary season on May 6 at 7:30 p.m. at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall on the University of Akron...  Read Story.

Metroparks' Nature Festival combines art and education Cleveland Metroparks "North Coast Nature Festival," a free, weekend-long event for nature lovers, will start April 25 and run through April 27. "The Nature & Art Show," on April 26 and 27 will be...  Read Story.

Drew Carey to make his orchestra debut at Blossom Festival Cleveland native Drew Carey will draw on his skills as an actor and comedian when he makes his debut with The Cleveland Orchestra as narrator in a performance of Felix Mendelssohn's Incidental...  Read Story.

Carousel brings touch of Tribe in 'Damn Yankees' The musical "Damn Yankees" will get a Tribe twist at Carousel Dinner Theatre. Carousel rewrites this "All American" musical based on America's favorite pastime, with the Cleveland Indians versus those...  Read Story.

BNC opens new theater in Cleveland The Bang and The Clatter Theatre Company announces the grand opening of its expansion into Cleveland. The inaugural production of this landmark event is the Ohio premiere of "This Is How It Goes," by Neil LaBute. ...  Read Story.