I first discovered Near West Theatre when I found a small flyer at work, showcasing Beauty and the…read moreBeast. Tickets were only $12 ($10 with a $2 processing fee) and since I purchased the tickets a couple months before the show, I was given phenomenal seats! After attending my first show, I was instantly hooked and look forward to seeing more shows! Then came Aida and The Hunchback of Notre Dame and I attended both of those as well. The cast of of each show features performers of different ages and I am so impressed by the talent of every single person. I highly recommend supporting local and allowing Near West Theatre to show you what excellent entertainment consist of. Hint: buy your tickets early for great seats. Truly worth the price! I promise you the shows will not disappoint!

"A change is on the way, I can feel it for you." -- BKYLN: The Musical…read more I visited for the first time on the 17th of February 2024 to watch BKYLN: The Musical. The play was wonderful with many young, talented actors. It was about a young girl, Brooklyn, who is trying to make it as a singer living in New York City while searching for her father but living without her mother who died young in Paris. Brooklyn has to compete in a music competition with a rival and more scandalous singer and that's when the fun of everything begins. If you enjoy live singing and dancing then you would have loved this musical. I didn't get a chance to walk around the theatre after the play but I later read online that there is a cafe there incase you want something to eat or drink. I love that this theatre has a "Pay What You Can" payment structure to ensure that theatre is available for everyone. Thus, when you pay for your ticket, you can pay any amount that you feel comfortable paying or that you can afford. The theatre provides recommended payment amounts on their website to help you decide what to pay if you are unsure. I will certainly be back here to watch another play. **** GOAL of 150 reviews in 2024 - 12/150 total reviews in 2024 - 662 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 16 March 2024

I have always loved Beck Center. I was born and raised in Lakewood and it is a very proud point of…read moreour city.

I can't believe I haven't been here yet! I recently saw the show Mean Girls and loved the…read moreperformance. I showed up about 20 minutes before showtime and was able to easily find a parking space in their lot. Compared to a place like Playhouse Square, this place is a lot tinier, which makes the whole experience feel a lot more intimate. During intermission, my friends and I took a look at the art on display and purchased some drinks and snacks. They didn't have a huge selection, but enough to pick from. I'd love to come back and see another show!

Myself and friends recently visited for the first time seeing the play Anything Goes…read more WOWZER! What a fabulous show. The talent and singing skills were Broadway! We highly recommend this playhouse and encourage you to see one of their community plays there! 5 STARS!

Ever since its 2009 renovation, the Capitol Theatre has been a centerpiece of the Gordon Square…read moreArts District. It is owned by the Northwest Neighborhoods CDC and operated by Cleveland Cinemas, which also operates other renovated movie theaters in the Cleveland area. The theater has three screening rooms, and so it's usually showing a rotation of three different films at a time. Sometimes they are new release blockbusters, sometimes they are new indie films, and other times they are old school films put on for a special event (like the screening of White Christmas I saw this past December). Compared to other larger movie theater complexes, Capitol Theatre is both more cozy and more affordable. On Mondays you can get tickets for $6, there are matinee prices for shows before 6 PM, and the highest ticket price you'll pay as an adult is $11.75 (compared to, for example, my Valley View Cinemark which is $13.50). Like other movie theaters, they have very comfortable reclined seating, you can order adult beverages, and the concession prices will make your eyes pop. My husband and I prioritize seeing movies here if we can - it's a gem of Cleveland and I hope it stays in operation for years to come. The people who work there are always warm and friendly, and clearly have a love of the theater.

I thought I had been here before to watch a movie but I can't remember that moment. I did actually…read morecome in mid-October 2023 with my friend Gabby so this review will detail that visit which was a special event before halloween weekend. HISTORY -- The Capitol Theatre in Gordon Square is an old cinema that turned 100 years old in 2021. It is charming inside the theatre where movies are shown with a decorative outside building sign. The upstairs where the bathrooms are (there are also bathrooms downstairs) is old and it looks like someone's living room in a house but the simple nature doesn't bother me. There are chairs upstairs where you can sit and eat some of your snacks while viewing old photos of people who were involved in the Capitol Theatre. SPECIAL EVENT (MOVIE MARATHON) -- Who knew a movie marathon was a thing? It sure is. I arrived on the 21st of October 2023 for the 12 hour scary movie marathon. YES, you read that write, 12 hours straight from 2pm to 2am. I wasn't going to go but I brought my friend with me and we made it a fun evening. I hadn't heard of most of the movies so the anticipation slowly built as I waited for the first movie to start. I didn't know what to expect. We both received complimentary tickets. Halfway through the movie marathon, the organizers served pizza to everyone which was included in the ticket. My favorite movie was Final Destination 2 and my least favourite were Slumber Party Massacre and Hereditary. Slumber Party was okay and somewhat funny because the antagonist or killer was hilarious; however, part of the movie was just annoying and it dragged. For Hereditary, I didn't like it because I don't like devilish or supernatural movies. I can't remember the names of the other movies, besides Cabin in the Woods, as I'm writing this review almost a month later but I posted some photos that has a partial list of the movies. FOOD -- I purchased popcorn (medium, I think) and some sweets (candy). Of course, the price was expensive but that is common at most cinemas. My friend also bought popcorn but she bought a soft drink too whereas I bought hot tea. I would love to come to another movie marathon next year, as it happens just once a year, but I don't know if I will make it because 12 hours straight is alot of time out of my schedule. I highly recommend this local movie theatre. **** - 87/150 total reviews in 2023 - 638 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 1 December 2023

The Ohio Theatre in Playhouse Square is one of the theatre's in the Playhouse Square arts district…read moreof downtown Cleveland. ENTRANCE -- There is no direct entrance from outside (the street) so you have to enter the Mimi Ohio Theatre from the KeyBank State Theatre lobby or from the Bulkley apartment building lobby. You can also enter from the connected 2nd floor walkway of the Playhouse Square Garage. The actual theatre entrance should be the BIN 216 restaurant but you can't enter from there because there are no doors there, instead, it is just restaurant windows there. AMBIANCE -- The theatre is beautiful because of the intricate, patter details on the ceiling and the bright red seats. SHOWS -- Numerous performances every year from drama, comedy, broadway, etc. I visited recently in April 2026 to watch the final film (Closing Night) of the 50th Cleveland International Film Festival. The film is called Power Ballard and it opens nationwide in June 2026. Seeing an early screening of the film was a wonderful surprise. SNACKS/DRINKS -- You can purchase refreshments in the lobby of the theatre. TIP -- There is no elevator inside this theatre. **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 36/250 total reviews in 2026 - 877 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 22 April 2026

Stopped by Spooky Ranch last night since it's near my house. I purchased tickets for all the…read moreattractions except Zombie Paintball for myself and my 7-year old son. With regards to bedtime, I decided to get there right as they opened at 7pm. My son was extremely excited to go in a real real haunted house, as in the past he's only done more kid-friendly ones. Neither of us were disappointed! Both of us are kind of "laughers," rather than "screamers," but I found that I was creeped out or startled to the point of jumping several times! We went through the saloon first. I was pleased with how long it was, and also glad that I got there early, so we weren't stuck with a huge group of people, as often happens at haunted houses, I've found. Now, I'm more of the type of person who appreciates really "creepy" scenes, rather than those that are loaded with a huge amount of blood and guts. So for me, this was great! I loved walking through various rooms in the saloon, and taking in the decor. Don't get me wrong, there were plenty of actors to jump out and scare you, along with features like puffs of air in your face as you walked by certain areas, which I thought was fun. There was also a cool animatronic feature that scared my son so much that he literally took off running out of one of the rooms! There is a section at the end that, if I were claustrophobic, I think might have put me over the edge, so be warned! My son was a champ throughout, though. I'd say it was successful, since at the end, he said, "I never want to go through that again!" The "Extreme Nightmares" was on par with the first house, just with a different theme. I enjoyed the actor that "welcomes" you into the house with his live rat and snake. I enjoyed petting the rat and the snake, although the snake was a little creepy, since I'm not much of a fan. That is the point, after all, though, right? To be scared or creeped out? Again, I jumped several times, and was again glad I got there early so that I could enjoy the scenes without a bunch of other people breathing down my back. Again, there were lots of actors, and I appreciated that in some cases, rather than just jumping out to scare you, they interacted with you. The 3D house isn't quite as scary as the other two, in my opinion, unless you aren't a fan of clowns. The 3D glasses and paint really were a neat effect, and more fun to look at (like a fun house) than scary. Still totally worth it, and I think it's good for something different. This was my son's favorite of the three houses, probably because it wasn't as traditionally scary. He was weird about wanting to wear the 3D glasses in the beginning, so he didn't want to grab a pair. A little ways in, though, I gave him mine, and I loved hearing his repeated "Whoas!" and "That's cools!" as he looked at the 3D effects. Perhaps surprisingly, the hayride did not disappoint either. After walking through the 3 houses, it was a nice break, and it felt good to just sit down and enjoy the ride. My favorite features of the hayride were a fire feature that you encounter during the ride, as well as the barn at the end, with a really creepy animatronic dragon that comes out and kind of "dances" over the hay wagon. There was another little boy about my son's age on the wagon, who was so terrified that he curled up into a ball and actually started clinging to random strangers to protect him. That was fun to watch, especially with my son trying to tell him, "Dude! It;'s not real!" Lol. The kid was okay in the end and stood up all proud and macho, pretending he wasn't scared at all. Oh... I almost forgot about the water feature! Keep your eyes peeled and pay attention, or you might get nailed like I did with a stream of water. I'm glad it was warm last night. We had a great time, and I'll definitely be heading back next year! I may even go again this year and take my son to the more kid-friendly daytime event so he can do another hayride, paint a pumpkin, and see some farm animals!

Had so much fun the scares the hayride the vibe the price everything was well worth it and the fact…read morethey have new stuff every year is so awesome can't wait for the next time

Watching School of Rock tonight. These kids are amazing. Always great singing and acting but this…read moreshow is special.

For Mother's day we went and saw Man of LaMancha. This was our first time here. I was amazed at the…read moretheatre, I don't believe that there is a seat in the house with a bad view! The price was a little higher than the community theatre I normally go to, but it was well worth it. My wife and I enjoy live theatre and with theCarousel closed there aren't many places to go. We will definitely return. Every thing was very professional, and well done. As you can tell I think Aurora did themselves proud!

Tosca, Tosca, beautiful Tosca!…read more The Opera's not had an easy time of it - over the last few years, they've really cut back on programming. The company's last run of Salome was disappointing - musically, great, but the production was uninspired. Salome's a salacious, sensuous piece of work - the level of daring in this production didn't quite meet my expectations. But this season's opener of Tosca was wonderful - the singers are not only amazing, but have a great sense of theatricality. I thought the set, choreography, and the direction were fabulous. There are definitely a couple of blockbuster moments that left me breathless. In the end, I connected with the material. For me, that's the measure of a good performance. Even if you're not familiar with opera, I'd recommend starting with this one - it's a well-produced, accessible piece. http://www.clevelandopera.org/

Ventured to their production of "The Pearl Fishers" with a date. The actors' and singers' work was…read morefantastic, though it was very unfortunately marred by technical issues. We sat in the back seats where the subtitle marquee malfunctioned throughout the entire first quarter. The problem made it difficult to follow what was happening on stage, as well as upsetting several other patrons. I plan on seeing their next production, but if the issue isn't resolved by then I will not attend another.