The production of “Something Rotten” at the Chagrin Valley Little Theatre was a delightful and entertaining experience, with a talented cast, clever set design, and wonderful music that all contributed to a highly enjoyable production. “Something Rotten” is a musical comedy set in the 1590s, and it follows the story of two struggling playwrights, Nick […]
Grease is the Word as Grand Valley High School performs their Spring Musical on April 14 & 15
“Grease” is a beloved musical that has captured the hearts of audiences for generations. Set in the 1950s, the story follows the lives of high school students as they navigate the ups and downs of teenage life, friendships, and romance. Grand Valley High School’s production is filled with classic songs such as “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin’,” […]
Peter Pan opens at St. John School on March 31st
High school is a time for self-discovery and exploration, and for many students, participating in school plays is a perfect way to showcase their creativity and talent. On March 31st weekend, St. John School in Ashtabula will put on a production of the classic musical, Peter Pan, in the school’s gymnasium. From the very beginning, […]
Ashtabula Arts Center’s production of Back to the 80s opens Friday
Are you ready to travel back in time to the 80s? The Ashtabula Arts Center is proud to present “Back to the 80s”, a musical comedy that will transport you to the days of big hair, bright colors, and the best music around. Join us as we follow the story of Corey Palmer, a teenager who’s […]
Lakeside High School set to introduce Mean Girls to the stage in Ohio
Attention all fans of Mean Girls! Get ready to experience the hilarious and heartwarming story in a whole new way – as a high school musical production! The Mean Girls musical, based on the beloved movie of the same name, has been a hit on Broadway since its premiere in 2018. Now, local high school […]
Pymatuning Valley High School set for their production of The Music Man
Ladies and Gentlemen, step right up and get ready for a toe-tapping good time – The Music Man is coming to Andover! The classic Broadway musical, which first premiered in 1957, tells the story of Harold Hill, a con man who poses as a traveling music salesman to swindle the townsfolk of River City, Iowa. […]
Disney’s Descendants thrills record audiences in Ashtabula
Disney’s Descendants, the musical that is based on the popular Disney Channel movie franchise of the same name, proved to be quite the hit in Ashtabula, Ohio this summer. The musical tells the story of the children of famous Disney villains who are given a chance to attend a prestigious prep school alongside the children […]
Ashtabula Arts Center announces Straw Hat Theatre’s summer lineup
The summer theater season is starting to take shape in and around Ashtabula County as the Ashtabula Arts Center has announced their Straw Hat Theatre summer lineup. Three musicals, each on-stage for 2-weeks, will be featured this summer on the AAC’s outdoor thrust stage and here is a quick look at each. Godspell – Godspell […]
The Secret Garden opens in Ashtabula
Opening weekend has come and gone as the Ashtabula Arts Center’s rendition of The Secret Garden has audiences raving. “Some of the best live music I have heard in this region in years,” stated one attendee of the show’s opening weekend for the show that has tickets available as it continues with shows February 18-20 […]
You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown marks return of live theatre to Ashtabula & Northeast Ohio
Live theatre is back in Northeast Ohio. With the restrictions on the theatre world lessened after the year’s craziness from the COVID pandemic, the return of live musical theatre marks a sense of normalcy for lovers of the arts across the globe. In Ashtabula, Ohio, the Ashtabula Arts Center’s Straw Hat Theatre just completed a […]