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Columbus Museum of Art Opens Exhibition Charting Asian American Art Histories
‘East of the Pacific: Making Histories of Asian American Art’ opens April 15 at the Columbus Museum of Art, presenting works by more than 30 artists span...
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Playhouse Square Announces Seven-Show 2026-2027 Broadway Series
Playhouse Square unveiled its 2026-2027 Broadway season featuring seven productions, opening with the premiere tour of ‘Death Becomes Her’ in September 2...
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Playhouse Square Area Proposed as Cleveland’s Next Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area
Cleveland City Council legislation would allow 21+ patrons to carry drinks outdoors in the Playhouse Square theater district.
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Cleveland Orchestra Expected to Name Finnish Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali as Next Music Director
Finnish conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali is reported to be the Cleveland Orchestra’s choice to succeed Franz Welser-Möst as music director.
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BorderLight Theatre Festival Announces 2026 Lineup for Cleveland’s Playhouse Square District
The BorderLight Theatre Festival will present 120 performances of 43 shows across Cleveland’s Playhouse Square District from July 8–11, 2026.
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Beck Center for the Arts to Present Youth Musical Alice By Heart in May
Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood will stage Alice By Heart, featuring 22 student performers ages 12-18, running May 1-10, 2026 at the Senney Theater.
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