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We couldn't be prouder and more stoked to see Chris Webb and CPT Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan on the iconic arts show "Applause" this Friday night, Oct. 24. Chris will talk about his life and play "The End of Black Excellence" which starts performances this week. ... See MoreSee Less

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Cleveland Public Theatre

2 days ago

With the first full production of our 2025–2026 season opening this weekend, Chris Webb's "The End of Black Excellence," we want to share this season's theme: Luminous. Hear more about this choice from Raymond Bobgan, our Executive Artistic Director:“This is a time for us to shine our light in a special way—luminous, not like the sun but like the moon, that shines in a time of darkness and reminds us that the sun still shines and will rise again. The moon is also associated with the unconscious, the place where our inner spirit struggles and plays. The place where the imagination can explore new ideas, new worlds, while finding ways in the present moment to heal and comfort.”We can't wait for you to join us this year at our theatre in Gordon Square to see these Luminous productions. ... See MoreSee Less

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Cleveland Public Theatre

3 days ago

We've got so many fun events to accompany "The End of Black Excellence," including a post-show talk between playwright Chris Webb and line producer Kadijah Wingo. Stay after the performance on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 as this charismatic pair explores the show’s themes and production and answers audience questions!🎟️ in our bio or at cptonline.org. ... See MoreSee Less

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Cleveland Public Theatre

4 days ago

Thanks to Flagstar Bank for their generous grant to CPT’s Community Ensembles and the opportunity for Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan to hold a giant check! ... See MoreSee Less

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Cleveland Public Theatre

1 week ago

Take it from filmmaker, poet and Emmy winner Chris Webb. If there's one for y'all to see, it's "The End of Black Excellence." Oct 23–Nov 8 at Cleveland Public Theatre. 🎟️: cptonline.org & our bio. ... See MoreSee Less

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