A Christmas Story

November 30 - December 22, 2024

Cleveland’s favorite holiday tradition is back by popular demand! One boy. One holiday wish. And a world conspiring to make sure it doesn’t come true. The record-breaking show returns to the Allen Theatre in all its pink-bunny-suit, glowing-leg-lamp, triple-dog-daring glory. The perfect holiday treat for the entire family! Previews: Nov 30 - Dec 5 | Opening Night: Dec 6

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Fat Ham

February 1 - 23, 2025

Shakespeare’s Hamlet has been invited to the backyard barbeque! Get your plate ready for a slab of smokin’ hot revenge, served with a hefty scoop of vengeance, and a side of karaoke. Without spilling too much of the sweet tea, a visit from beyond the grave reveals family secrets and scandalous generational trauma. How will “Juicy,” a queer Southern Black mama’s boy, reconcile the truth in service of his own liberation? This Pulitzer Prize-winning play is a delicious, outrageously, heaping hot mess of hilarity! Previews: Feb 1-6 | Opening Night: Feb 7

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King James

March 1 - 23, 2025

In the world of basketball, LeBron James is the king. But to die-hard Clevelanders like Shawn and Matt, “King James” is a god, and their fandom forges their unlikely bond. Set in a bar in Cleveland Heights and spanning LeBron’s rookie season to the 2016 NBA Championship, the men navigate their turbulent friendship through their shared love of the game. From the first quarter to the final jump shot, King James comes in clutch as a riveting love letter to our beloved home, “Believeland.” Filled with humor, jabs steps, offensive fouls, and great poignancy, this energetic new play by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph is an intimate exploration of the place that sports occupy in our lives and in our relationships with others. Previews: Mar 1-6 | Opening Night: Mar 7

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Fiddler on the Roof

April 26 - May 18, 2025

“Tradition!” The word immediately invokes the venerated pillars of faith, family, and friendship. But in the Russian shtetl of Anatevka, Tevye the milkman and his wife, Golde, must walk the fine line of balancing tradition with turn-of-the-century progressiveness. A deeply moving tale about community and generational values, Fiddler on the Roof is a heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and love and laughter. “L'Chaim!” Previews: April 26 - May 1 | Opening Night: May 2

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Pride and Prejudice

September 7 - 29, 2024

Jane Austen’s most beloved work brought to life! The outspoken and fiercely independent Elizabeth Bennet is determined to remain single, despite mounting pressure from her hovering and meddlesome mother. How will she be able to resist love in Regency-era society, even from the amusing, handsome, and somewhat aggravating Mr. Darcy? This classic English love story is a surprisingly hilarious, refreshingly modern romcom that celebrates the thrills of finding your perfectly imperfect match. Previews: Sept 7-12 | Opening Night: Sept 13

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What the Constitution Means to Me

October 12 - November 3, 2024

Playwright Heidi Schreck’s boundary-breaking, Obie Award-winning play breathes new life into the United States Constitution and imagines how it can shape the next generation of Americans. Fifteen-year-old Heidi competed for college scholarships by participating in Constitutional debate competitions across the country. In this hilarious, hopeful, and achingly human new play, Heidi recalls the profound relationship between four generations of women and the founding document that shaped their lives. A 2019 Tony Award nominee and 2019 Pulitzer Prize finalist. Previews: Oct 12-17 | Opening Night: Oct 18

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CWRU/CPH MFA Acting Program

The Cherry Orchard

November 6 - 16, 2024

The Cherry Orchard follows a family of down-on-their-luck aristocrats as they grapple with the prospect of selling their beloved estate. As the cherry trees blossom, so do the complexities of love, loss, and the relentless passage of time. This theatrical masterpiece explores what happens when echoes of the past meet the inevitability of change. The Cherry Orchard reveals complex and colorful characters that blend humor and heartache as they encounter the absurdities that abound in simply leading one’s life. This literary classic by Anton Chekhov springs to life in a production featuring the Class of 2026.

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A Christmas Story

November 30 - December 22, 2024

Cleveland’s favorite holiday tradition is back by popular demand! One boy. One holiday wish. And a world conspiring to make sure it doesn’t come true. The record-breaking show returns to the Allen Theatre in all its pink-bunny-suit, glowing-leg-lamp, triple-dog-daring glory. The perfect holiday treat for the entire family! Previews: Nov 30 - Dec 5 | Opening Night: Dec 6

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