The Dark Room

The Dark Room is a monthly "open mic" for playwrights where writers take center stage and their work has a chance t…

STUDENT THEATRE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (STEP) 2025

PANDEMONIUM 2025: TO THE MOON

The Dark Room

The Dark Room is a monthly "open mic" for playwrights where writers take center stage and their work has a chance t…

Y-Haven Theatre Project: Roots Through Ruin

Día de Muertos

PANDEMONIUM 2024: IN THE GARDEN OF SHADOW AND DELIGHT

STUDENT THEATRE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (STEP) 2024: Carved, An Adaptation of Carlo Collodi’s Pinocchio

Y-Haven Theatre Project: Troubled Waters

Debut de Piezas Teatrales: Festival de Lectura (A Festival of New Play Readings)

Día De Muertos

Pandemonium 2023: Into The Depths

STUDENT THEATRE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (STEP) 2023: The Midnight Mist

¡OBRAS EN EVOLUCIÓN 2023! A FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAY READINGS

The Outstretched Hand: Work In Progress

Y-Haven Theatre Project: In Our Wake

Día de Muertos

PANDEMONIUM 2022: THE DOORS OF IMAGINATION

STUDENT THEATRE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (STEP) 2022: The Myth of Me

Y-Haven Theatre Project: 12,000 Steps

Día de Muertos

PANDEMONIUM 2021: THE BREAK OF DAWN

STUDENT THEATRE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (STEP) 2021: SONG OF SANKOFA

Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP)

Y-Haven Theatre Project | Crossroads to Hope: Scenes of Decision

Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP)

Cleveland’s longest-running arts and job training program for teens.

Dream of Home حلم وطن | The Beginning of Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi مسرح كليفلاند العربي

Asharing of past work, the premiere of a mini-documentary, and a discussion with the ensemble.

Teatro Público de Cleveland Grandes Monólogos

These extraordinary monologues explore the heart of change through the lens of the past, present, and future.

A Celebration of Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi

Asharing of past work, the premiere of a mini-documentary, and a discussion with the ensemble.

Día de Muertos 2020 | virtual & in-person programming

A vibrant cultural celebration, the annual “Day of the Dead” honors the memory of those who have passed.

Awakenings: A Virtual Gala

A virtual gala experience that takes you inside the labyrinth. Proceeds benefit CPT’s groundbreaking artistic wor…

Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP) 2020

Station Hope 2020

Powerful art and performance honoring Cleveland’s social justice history.

CPT Presents… Pinch and Squeal’s WIZBANG!

CPT is proud to present Pinch and Squeal’s WIZBANG!—Cleveland’s very own variety circus theatre.

Y-Haven Theatre Project: Father’s Watch

CPT’s annual collaboration with the men of Y-Haven, a transitional facility for homeless men in recovery.

Día de Muertos

A vibrant cultural celebration for the whole family, the annual “Day of the Dead” honors the memory of those wh…

CPT Presents… Pinch and Squeal’s WIZBANG!

CPT is proud to present Pinch and Squeal’s WIZBANG!—Cleveland’s very own variety circus theatre.

Pandemonium 2019: Alchemy

CPT’s annual fundraising extravaganza transforms the campus into a labyrinth of theatre, dance, visual, and perfo…

Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP) 2019: Color the City

Cleveland’s longest-running arts and job training program for teens celebrates its 25th year with an original new…

ENDependence

A partnership between MetroHealth’s Department of Arts in Medicine and Cleveland Public Theatre.

Dream of Home

Celebrate with us as CPT/Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi present their inaugural ensemble production.

CPT Presents… Pinch and Squeal’s WIZBANG!

CPT is proud to present Pinch and Squeal’s WIZBANG! – Cleveland’s very own variety circus theatre!

2019/2020 Season Announcement Party

Be the first to get a sneak peek at CPT’s upcoming season!

Global Teen Performance Project: Found in Flight

An afterschool rehearsal process at Thomas Jefferson International Newcomers Academy for students ages 14 – 19, G…

CPT presents… Twelve Literary Arts Inc’s Final Stage: Youth Poetry Slam

Northeast Ohio's Top 10 youth spoken word artists compete, determining 5 finalists who will represent Ohio in Las V…

Dream of Home (Workshop Production, 2018)

Celebrate with us as CPT/Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi present their inaugural ensemble production.

CPT Presents… Pinch and Squeal’s WIZBANG!

CPT is proud to present Pinch and Squeal’s WIZBANG! – Cleveland’s very own variety circus theatre!

Y-Haven Theatre Project: Outside the Mirror

CPT’s annual collaboration with the men of Y-Haven, a transitional facility for homeless men in recovery.

Día de Muertos

A vibrant cultural celebration for the whole family, the annual “Day of the Dead” honors the memory of those wh…

¡OBRAS EN EVOLUCIÓN 2018! A Festival of New Play Readings

A workshop series of new scripts and scenes written by local Latino artists.

PANDEMONIUM 2018: LABYRINTH OF DESIRE

CPT’s annual benefit & “Party of the Year” – an all-inclusive feast for the eyes, appetite, and imagination!

STUDENT THEATRE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (STEP) 2018: AFTER THE SHADOW

Cleveland’s longest-running arts and job training program for teens celebrates its 24th year with an original new…

An Invitation to Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi

Celebrate with us as CPT and the advisory committee launch Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi – a new project that will de…

An Invitation to Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi

Celebrate with us as CPT and the advisory committee launch Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi—a new project that will deve…

2018/2019 Season Announcement Party

Be the first to get a sneak peek at CPT’s upcoming season!

CONTEMPOPERA PRESENTS MARY CHESNUT

The true life story of a women's journey through one of the most traumatic events in American history, "the war bet…

CPT Presents… Ya Mama!

The autobiographical story of a young Afro-Creole girl losing a mother, gaining a stepmother, and becoming a mother…

Global Teen Performance Project: Making Our Way

CPT presents… Twelve Literary Arts Inc’s Final Stage: Youth Poetry Slam

Northeast Ohio's Top 12 youth spoken word artists compete to determine the six finalists who will represent Ohio on…

CPT PRESENTS… PINCH AND SQUEAL’S WIZBANG!

CPT is proud to present Pinch and Squeal's WIZBANG! - Cleveland's very own variety circus theatre!

THE SANTALAND DIARIES 2017

David Sedaris' holiday comedy about a jaded and out-of-work actor who takes a job as a Macy’s Christmas elf.

CPT PRESENTS… PINCH AND SQUEAL’S WIZBANG!

CPT is proud to present Pinch and Squeal's WIZBANG! - Cleveland's very own variety circus theatre!

Y-HAVEN THEATRE PROJECT: GOLDEN

CPT’s annual collaboration with the men of Y-Haven, a transitional facility for homeless men in recovery.

DÍA DE MUERTOS

A vibrant cultural celebration for the whole family, the annual “Day of the Dead” honors the memory of those wh…

¡Obras en Evolución! A Festival of New Play Readings

A workshop series of new scripts and scenes written by local Latino artists.

PANDEMONIUM 2017: UNLEASH

CPT’s annual benefit & “Party of the Year” – an all-inclusive feast for the eyes, appetite and imagination!

STUDENT THEATRE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (STEP) 2017: AND YET, WE SHINE

Cleveland’s longest-running arts and job training program for teens celebrates its 23rd year with an original new…

CONTEMPOPERA PRESENTS INCUBATOR SERIES #1

Introducing ContempOpera Cleveland’s Incubator Series - a collection of performances showcasing today’s compose…

2017/2018 Season Announcement Party

A Free Beer Friday style party and the unleashing of CPT’s 2017/2018 Season on Friday, June 2 following the Openi…

Road to Hope – Outhwaite Homes

A free performing arts event that celebrates hope and honors Cleveland's history.

THE SANTALAND DIARIES 2016

David Sedaris' holiday comedy about a jaded and out-of-work actor who takes a job as a Macy’s Christmas elf.

Y-HAVEN THEATRE PROJECT: Reaching Back

CPT’s annual collaboration with the men of Y-Haven, a transitional facility for homeless men in recovery.

DÍA DE MUERTOS

A vibrant cultural celebration for the whole family, the annual “Day of the Dead” honors the memory of those wh…

PANDEMONIUM 2016: THE FIRE WITHIN

CPT’s annual benefit & “Party of the Year” – an all-inclusive feast for the eyes, appetite and imagination!

Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP) 2016: Awakening Heart

Cleveland Public Theatre’s celebrated Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP) is Cleveland’s longest-running…

Decade of Discovery & End-of-Season Party

End-of-Season Party & celebration in honor of CPT's Raymond Bobgan, who celebrates 10 years at the helm.

We Belong

An original performance featuring stories by the CPT / TJINA Student Ensemble.

The SantaLand Diaries 2015

David Sedaris' acclaimed holiday comedy follows the story of “Crumpet,” a jaded and out-of-work actor who takes…

Y-Haven Theatre Project: Walk a Mile

An original play created and performed by the residents of Y-Haven of YMCA of Greater Cleveland, a transitional hou…

Dia de Muertos/Day of the Dead

A vibrant Latin American cultural celebration for the whole family, presented by Artistas Latinos Unidos collective…

Gordon Square Fall Fest: TEST FLIGHT

Join us Saturday, October 17th from 4pm-12am in Gordon Square for a celebration of what makes this neighborhood gre…

Pandemonium 2015: TRANSFORM

Featuring hundreds of area theatre, dance, visual and performance artists, with fabulous local food and complimenta…

Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP) 2015

Created and performed by the STEP 2015 ensemble, "Lost in the Water" is presented as part of CPT’s Performing Wat…

Exact Change at Playhouse Square

"Exact Change" is the powerful and personal story of noted Cleveland actor, journalist and critic Christine Howey (…

Station Hope 2015

Back for a second year, Station Hope is a free one-night-only multi-arts event that celebrates the triumphs of the…

The Neighbor’s Grief is Greener

In partnership with the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, CPT presents The Visual Theatre of Emanuella Amichai, on to…

Mi Muñequita (My Little Doll)

A contemporary farce by Uruguayan playwright Gabriel Calderón, "Mi Muñequita (My Little Doll)" centers around a d…

The Santaland Diaries

Join CPT at PlayhouseSquare for "The SantaLand Diaries". Eric Schmiedl stars as the hilariously jaded "Crumpet" in…

Cleveland Opera Theater (formerly Opera Per Tutti ) presents Amahl and the Night Visitors

Celebrate the Season with Gian Carlo Menotti's classic holiday opera "Amahl and the Night Visitors"! Join Cleveland…

Y-Haven: What Is Inside

Cleveland Public Theatre and Y-Haven present "What Is Inside", created and performed by the residents of Y-Haven, a…

Dia de Muertos/Day of the Dead

A vibrant community celebration for the whole family, Dia de Muertos or "Day of the Dead" honors the memory of our…

Opera Per Tutti presents Clarimonde

A world premiere concert performance of a new opera by Frédéric Chaslin and librettist P.H. Fisher, performed by…

Pandemonium 2014: Take Flight

With hundreds of performing artists, food from the finest restaurants in Cleveland and entertainment around every c…

STEP ’14 – Free theatre in city parks Celebrating 20 years!

Created and performed by the 2014 STEP ensemble, Now the City Dreams, is an unapologetic re-imagining of Shakespear…

I Am What I Am: Gays, Lesbians and The American Musical Co-presented with The Musical Theater Project

Without gays and lesbians -- on stage, behind the scenes and in the audience -- there would be no Broadway. Period.…

Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays, A Staged Reading

Something old, something new. Eight prominent American playwrights approach same-sex unions with humor and heart in…

Deconstructing Kurt Weill: The American Songs

No composer wrote edgier, more haunting music for the theater than Kurt Weill, beginning with his trailblazing work…

Station Hope 2014

Cleveland Public Theatre, Ohio City Incorporated and Ward 3 Councilman Joe Cimperman present Station Hope-a free, o…

Opera Per Tutti presents “La Rondine (The Swallow)”

Continuing their mission of "opera for all", Opera Per Tutti will return to CPT during the 2013-14 season. Experien…

SantaLand Diaries

Join CPT at PlayhouseSquare for best-selling author David Sedaris' "Santaland Diaries", a story of an out of work…

The Movement Project: Dusty… a swift fall from grandeur

The Movement Project, in partnership with Cleveland Public Theatre, premieres a workshop production of their new wo…

Y-Haven Theatre Project: A Life Without

In the aftermath of a tragic car crash, three men are propelled into a world of random coincidences and shifting pe…

The Kardiac Kid

Join CPT at PlayhouseSquare for a powerful performance for everyone who loves Cleveland! In this one man show, Eric…

Pandemonium 2013: Shine

With hundreds of performing artists, food from the finest restaurants in Cleveland and entertainment around every c…

STEP ’13 – Free theatre in city parks

"And One Night", created and performed by the 2013 STEP ensemble, is an exciting re-imagining of "Arabian Nights: O…

The Recital of Return

Through songs, stories, physical actions, dances as well as historic and cultural background, this work-in-progres…

Opera Per Tutti

Opera Per Tutti, Cleveland's newest professional opera company is continuing its mission of "opera for all" and wil…

The Owl Girl

Two families in an unnamed Middle Eastern country both have keys to the same house. What happens when they try to l…

SantaLand Diaries

Join CPT at PlayhouseSquare for this holiday favorite directed by Eric Schmiedl. The SantaLand Diaries, by best-se…

Y-Haven Theatre Project ’12

Larry just wants to see his son. But the court, his ex-wife and the boy's new father keep getting in his way. Drive…

Dia De Muertos 2012

The "Day of the Dead", one of the most respected holidays in many Latin American countries, is held in special rega…

Pandemonium 2012: House of Dreams

This year we are celebrating the tenth anniversary of Pandemonium and the past honorees are helping to ensure that…

STEP ’12 – Free theatre in city parks

A retelling of J. M. Barrie's classic Peter Pan, created and performed by the 2012 STEP ensemble, "Neverland" exp…

UP Cabaret

Every Saturday Night from April 14 - May 19, enjoy one of Cleveland's Best Cabaret Performers in a full Cabaret Sho…

Women’s Voices, 2012

An inspiring evening of powerful spoken word performance! Original works of drama, story and poetry created and per…

Opera Per Tutti

Opera Per Tutti, Cleveland's newest professional opera company is continuing its mission of "opera for all" and wil…

Rusted Heart Broadcast

This work-in-progress showing gives audiences a sneak peek at portions of a new work planned for CPT's 12-13 season…

The Santaland Diaries and The Loush Sisters at PlayhouseSquare

Join CPT at PlayhouseSquare for a new take on this holiday favorite directed by Associate Artistic Director Beth Wo…

Y-Haven Theatre Project

For the twelfth year in a row, CPT, Cleveland's leading alternative theatre, and Y-Haven, YMCA's transitional housi…

It Can’t Happen Here

Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Federal Theatre Project's National Production of "It Can't Happen Here". On M…

Pandemonium 2011: Amuse Me

This astounding party is a highly mobile affair that encourages participation. Performance artists use the entire C…

STEP ’11 – Imagine Home

Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan is proud to announce Cleveland Public Theatre's celebrated Student Theat…

Women’s Voices

Cleveland Public Theatre in partnership with Elyria YWCA presents "A Closed Mouth Don't Get Fed", the first in a s…

Y-Haven Theatre Project

Cleveland Public Theatre's Education Department and Cleveland's YMCA Y-Haven Program present "Taking Care of Busine…

Opera Per Tutti Presents: Il Tabarro by Giacomo Puccini

CPT is thrilled to host Opera Per Tutti/Opera for All, Cleveland's newest professional opera company! "Il Tabarro",…

Pandemonium 2010: The Wild Side

Featuring dozens of area theatre, dance, visual and performance artists along with fabulous food and drink, Pandemo…

STEP ’10 – Song of the Seekers – Free family theatre in city parks!

Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan is proud to announce Song of the Seekers, a new play developed by CPT's…

Somewhere, Someone: The 2010 Women’s Voices Project

All performances are free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted. Performances will be followed by a po…

The Story of Baby20: The 2009 CPT/Y-Haven Theatre Project

Cleveland Public Theatre's Education Department and the Cleveland YMCA's Y-Haven Program present the 2009 CPT/Y-Hav…

Pandemonium 2009: Forbidden Knowledge

Featuring dozens of area theatre, dance, visual and performance artists along with fabulous food and drink, Pandemo…

STEP 09: Eye, Mind, Heart. Free family theatre in city parks!

CPT Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan is proud to present Free Family Theatre in the Parks! The teens of t…

The Women’s Voices Project: Speak From the Heart

A powerful evening of original works of drama, story and poetry created and performed by women in transition. Estab…

Mama’s Boys: The CPT/Y-Haven Theatre Project

Cleveland Public Theatre's Education Department and the Cleveland YMCA's Y-Haven Program present "Mama's Boys", the…

Pandemonium 2008: Hidden Treasure

Don't miss Cleveland Public Theatre's annual fundraising extravaganza and the party of the year! Featuring dozens…

STEP 08: While I’m Here on This Earth

CPT Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan is proud to present Free Family Theatre in the Parks! The teens of t…

Cut to Pieces

"Cut to Pieces" is an ambitious theatrical experience that seeks to integrate live performance and video projectio…

The Elyria YWCA Women’s Voice Project

An evening of insightful, delightful and powerfully original works of drama, story and poetry performed by women in…

Sneak Reviews

Join MegLouise Dance and get a first look at the dances being created by the many talented Northeast Ohio choreogra…

The Y-Haven Project

The Y-Haven Project is an original work created and performed by the Men of Y-Haven based on their personal experie…

Pandemonium 2007: Paradise Lost and Found

Featuring dozens of area theatre, dance, visual and performance artists along with fabulous food and drink, Pandemo…

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