I visited Cleveland Public Theatre for the first time on Monday evening (a holiday - President's…read moreDay), 19 February 2024 to watch the play "ALTER". That day also happened to be the theatre's "Market Monday" so I got to browse local business before the play - I purchased some sweet alfajores and empanadas from Jossi's Bakery. I ate the two empanadas before heading into the play. Customer service was great. There was a greeter right as you entered the main doors and another greeter upstairs in the theatre area. The play was shown inside the James Levin Theatre which is upstairs and I believe there is another theatre inside the building too. PLAYS -- I saw ALTER on 19 Feb. and EYES ON THE BRIDGE on the 9th of March 2024. I went to the first play, Alter, by myself, and the second play with my 2 friends. Both shows were amazing with very talented female and male actors. Both shows did not have any fancy equipment but it wasn't needed because the acting was so good. FREE TEA/COFFEE (inside the James Levin Theatre) -- There is a small section to grab free tea or coffee right before you walk into the theatre. There is a small CONCESSION stand where you can purchase drinks and snacks. I love that the Cleveland Public 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. Whether you attend a play solo or with friends, you will enjoy your experience. **** GOAL of 150 reviews in 2024 - 13/150 total reviews in 2024 - 663 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 16 March 2024

Visited for the first time over the weekend to see the Mojumba Dance Company performance of "Where…read morethe Light Enters". The show was absolutely PHENOMENAL!!! "Where the light enters highlights Black Woman and their struggles throughout generations and the resulting traumas endured as a community. We are working to hold space for Black Woman and have the conversation which brings us from the margin to the CENTER - excerts from the program" The performance featured modern and African dances. Musicians who plated the trumpet, bass, African drums and singers. The dancers were all incredible and super talented. It was such an amazing experience. The theatre has an old rustic feel to it and there was a visual artist by the name of Elysa Byrd that had a beautiful piece inside the gallery. The theatre offers good seating and although it's in the busy area of Gordon Square I was able to find good parking. There are many food options nearby such as Brewnuts, Ninja City Kitchen and Blue Hababero to name a few. Looking forward to attending another show in the very near future!!!

"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

Was treated to Big Fish at this theater for my birthday. It was my first time here. Very…read morecommunity focused theater. The production was excellent. The performers were very talented. I'd never seen this show before and it was truly moving !!! I the seats were a bit uncomfortable, but it looks like they're working to replace them. I'll definitely be returning to this theater!!! Clevelanders are very blessed to have such talent and avenues for them to perform. If you've never been, please support these talented artists.

I've been coming downtown to Playhouse square for 30 Years. I have been a season ticket holder for…read morethe last 10 yrs. Right now is the prime experience. The Key Bank Broadway series, the other touring plays that come into town are all top notch and award winning. It's premier entertainment all around. Date night, girls night, family night. The shows are truly top notch. Plus, they have comedians, musicians all the time. It's world class and can compete with NY or Chicago any day. Check out the website to see who's coming. Holidays are especially fun. Don't snooze on this experience. You'll have fun! And for the cost conscious they have discounts and ways to save. Check them out!

Cat Kid the Musical…read more I visited as part of a school event. The pricing and coordination was great. The musical itself was great for kids. They laughed the whole time and it was very on point with the dav pileky books.

Wow, Wow Wow. I am even more surprised that I am the first to post this place this wonderful…read morepiece of culture on Yelp. This is a small children's theater production that has been running for a full year now and just came out with the 2014 season. I took my two children (now 9 & 6) to Aesop's Pirate Adventure. Its such a great feeling when you get in, so small and so close to the stage to the actors, so personal. The performance was amazing, all the children absolutely loved the show ( about 45-50 min show). I would have to say that I saw children from anywhere from early teens to 2yo's. The actors had many little quirks that the adults could laugh out loud as well. I was soo entirely impressed, I highly, highly recommend that you take your kids and family. The price is sooooo low as well $10 for kids, $12 for adults, along with being so close to the stage, no bad seat. All I have to say is that I'm telling all my brothers and friends to take their children, and absolute must. Oh and a side note, Sweet Moses (6800 Detroit Ave) is minutes down the street, so worth checking out for ice cream and treats with the kids

Came here to see Aimée Allen Trio: Strings and C(h)ords with Tony Romano and François Moutin…read moreThis was my first trip to the Bop Stop. Definitely not my last ! The jazz artists were really good. They played a mix of originals and music of other jazz artists. The place is a very neat space. Good acoustics, nice bar. The drink sales go to music education. Such a great investment in music education. Highly recommend looking into the shows that are on their website. Go and support this awesome place ! Thanks for a great night of jazz. Looking forward to attending additional shows. https://www.themusicsettlement.org/events/2021/10/22/aime-allen-trio-strings-and-chords-with-tony-romano-and-franois-moutin-bop-stop

What a cool experience! We came here to see Stanley Davis perform with the Dave Banks Big Band, and…read moreit was such a pleasure. This venue donates proceeds from the bar to The Music Settlement, which has a music school for children, as well as music therapy. What an awesome cause, and a great intimate space to see a show. There are maybe about 15 tables that seat 4 in front of the venue, and you can also sit at a bar that lines the back of the room. Right now they are looking for a new kitchen vendor, so it's drinks only and no food. We had a great time, and would definitely recommend this venue.

A tremendous community institution. I have seen many shows through the years at the Beck Center…read more Most recently attended the SpongeBob musical with my mother, brother and nephews. We had such a wonderful time.

We had a wonderful time seeing Waitress from the students from Baldwin Wallace at the Beck Center…read morefor the Arts. The lobby and little areas around the lobby were nicely kept and had great artwork. The small concession stand still had everything you needed or wanted, and the lines went fast. The only negative is trying to find a parking space. We ended up parking several blocks away and it was cold and windy night!

Visiting town, I bought a last minute ticket, 10 min before show time, for the Back To The Future…read moreMusical. I didn't have much time to tour the venue but it's very pretty and once inside it seems there's a good view from anywhere, I was 2nd to last row at the top balcony. The lights, sound and view were all great. If you're wanting to catch a show here, it's a quality venue. The staff was also friendly and helpful.

This theater is simply beautiful. The architecture, wall and ceiling paintings, and inside decor…read moreare breath taking. There doesn't seem to be a bad seat in the theater as I have been here 4 times and have sit in multiple locations, and each time I can hear and see well. Highly recommend and will be back!

Jazz Hands If you're…read morelooking for a night of entertainment, look no further than CPH and visit this theatre. This place is the bees knees. We'll start off with the building and facilities.... All the theatres include exquisite architecture. From detailed lobbies, to unique art, they have it all here. Grooving through the Allen theater for the CPH performance of A Christmas Story, I was throughly impressed with the cast, sets, and audio quality. The show was full of energy and the cast executed the plot wonderfully. I hope all those cats make it big. The only negative to my experience was the two women who drinking wine in front of me. It was quite strong and stimulated my gag reflex during the show. One would get tipsy just by sitting in their section. And they kept purchasing the drinks from the concession stand. Maybe CPH should consider having an "Friends of Bill W" meeting room if they continue to serve alcohol. Speaking of the concessions, buyer beware, it's cashless. In addition, and most important, they still have the soft pretzels from my childhood . Bottles of water are expensive, so bring your own, or maybe just plan on being dehydrated. Regarding the comfort of the Allen Theatre, specifically the seats in Allen were much more comfortable than the nasty red tiny velour ones in the large Playhouse Palace Theatre. There's enough room in aisles to stretch your legs and not feel like you need a knee replacement, after sitting through a show. The Allen Theatre is the perfect sized theater, with great angles from all seats, not too small, or too big. Dancing back to the lobby, you will find some rather tacky white pleather sofas... similar to the pants you may have owned in the 70s. These sofas look clunky & out of place, and I feel these need to be removed immediately to preserve the old time feeling of the building and historic culture of the venue. I understand the importance of providing seating, but these don't match. Whoever approved these sofas, killed the vibe and is trying to eliminate a natural historic element of Cleveland. It's a disgrace to all architects and historians. But with great history, comes great responsibility, and if you review my photos, you'll note each photo is blurry, probably due to the theater ghosts. (Except the photo "Stinky Wine.") personally, I felt a positive theatre ghost presence, but wanted to set the scene. In the lobby, you'll also find various awards, which I'm not sure what they all are, or if they're real, but it's cool. Additionally, there was a family room, located near the Facenmeyer Lobby, but I'll be darned if I could find an entrance. But to be fair, I didn't want to see Uncle Joe or Aunt Millie so I didn't bother to look around too much. I also like to run in the other direction when children are near. Accessibility wise, Playhouse and CPH are great, with a plethora of elevators, ramps, rails, and seats, making the trek a little easier for folks. I didn't bring my tape measure to ensure all the ramps were 10' and 2' but the incline didn't seem as nuts as other ramps in town. Bathrooms are also plentiful, with vanities and stalls to ensure large intermission crowds. When I visited, it was Christmas season, thus everything was adorned with holly and most people were jolly. Redcoats are available to guide guests to their viewing throwns and ensure etiquette in the theatre. They were very kind and passionate for theater. Overall, great night out, but watch out for women obsessed with wine, theatre ghosts and ugly sofas.

CPH has tons of free events and discounts to make theatre affordable. The $25 under 35 partnership…read morewith SCENE allows young people to see quality theatre at a fair price. If you want to see up and coming artists, I recommend checking out one of the MFA student shows! $15 ticket or $7.50 for students. These kids have crazy talent.

Great classes for any experience level. They really teach you things you don't know about the film…read moreindustry. Highly recommend it.