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Sunday, August 26, 2018

Neil Simon, Broadway's king of comedy, dies at 91 (appreciation) by Mark Dawidziak, The Plain Dealer

Neil Simon knew that many academics and critics never would rank him among the great American playwrights. The Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, who died Sunday morning at 91, addressed this re…

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 10:06PM
Thursday, January 14, 2016

Alan Rickman brought magical versatility to film and stage roles (appreciation) by Mark Dawidziak, The Plain Dealer

Alan Rickman achieved worldwide renown as a film star, but he always was drawn back to the theater.

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 09:34PM
Friday, February 13, 2015

10 memorable Hal Holbrook performances by Mark Dawidziak, The Plain Dealer

While Hal Holbrook is widely associated with playing Mark Twain in his landmark one-man show, the Cleveland native is infinitely more than just a one-role actor. Here are just 10 non-Twain f…

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 12:00PM

Cleveland native Hal Holbrook turning 90 and still adding to his Mark Twain show by Mark Dawidziak, The Plain Dealer

Cleveland native Hal Holbrook brings the acclaimed one-man show "Mark Twain Tonight!" to the Connor Palace stage on Saturday, February 21.

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 08:00AM
Thursday, June 12, 2014

Ruby Dee kept giving to the theater, to social causes and to Cleveland: An appreciation by Mark Dawidziak, The Plain Dealer

Cleveland native Ruby Dee, who died Thursday at 91, used her great voice as an actress and an activist.

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 06:23PM
Friday, March 21, 2014

'Clybourne Park' is a challenging neighborhood for Cleveland Play House by Mark Dawidziak, The Plain Dealer

Cleveland Play House is staging "Clybourne Park," playwright Bruce Norris' challenging work that won a theatrical version of the Triple Crown: London's Olivier Award for best new p…

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 09:00AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards