Cleveland Stage Door

I went and saw & Juliet at Playhouse Square... and it was incredible!

Get ready for an action-packed show! Today, we sit down with Playhouse Square's Stephanie Keefer to discuss the highly anticipated 2025-2026 KeyBank Broadway Series. Plus, we’ll take a deep dive into the full season lineup, giving you a sneak peek at all the incredible shows coming your way. Don't miss it!

Playhouse Square announced two huge shows coming to Cleveland in the fall of 2025 a part of the Encore Performance Series!

In this engaging conversation, Jimmy Davis interviews Paul Jordan Jansen, a talented actor from Northeast Ohio, about his role in the musical '& Juliet'. They discuss the unique aspects of the show, character development, the dynamics of live theater, and the transition from serious roles to comedy. Paul shares insights on the importance of being present in the moment and the significance of s...

This week on Cleveland Stage Door, Jimmy sat down with Brunswick native & Baldwin Wallace Graduate Trista Moldovan on her return to Playhouse with Parade the Musical.

In this engaging conversation, Jimmy Davis speaks with Kali Marie Oliver from the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater about her upcoming performance in Cleveland. They discuss the legacy of Alvin Ailey, the significance of the dance pieces being performed, and Kali's personal journey in dance. The conversation highlights the emotional impact of dance and the hope that audiences will connect with th...

In this episode of Cleveland Stage Door, host Jimmy Davis reconnects with Colton Dixon, a former American Idol contestant and Christian music artist. They discuss Colton's latest single, 'Up and Up', the inspiration behind his music, and his journey from American Idol to the Christian music scene. Colton shares insights about his songwriting process, the significance of faith in his life, and what...

Skillet - The Multi-platinum Rock Band is coming to the Wolstein Center at the end of January. Just so happens that Jimmy & John go back 14 years - This is the first guest of mainstream artists of many coming up on Cleveland Stage Door.

This week, Jimmy chats with Amelia Gann from the hilarious hit show Potted Potter ! They discuss what makes this parody of the wizarding world so magical, fun behind the scenes, and why you don't want to miss it while it's in town. Catch Potted Potter live at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, now through Sunday! Grab your tickets today and prepare for a spellbinding evening of laughs and surprises.

Cleveland Stage Door had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Sinclair Mitchell, one of the talented cast members of the Tony Award-winning production Life of Pi ! 🐅✨ Join us as we dive into the magic, artistry, and heart of this groundbreaking show, which is making its way to Playhouse Square this January.

Jimmy had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Carl Topilow, the conductor of The Cleveland Pops Orchestra, and Shirley Morgenstern, CEO, to discuss their upcoming Holiday Concert at Playhouse Square! In this interview, they share exciting details about the performance, what audiences can expect, and the magic of bringing the holiday spirit to Cleveland. Don't miss out on this festive conve...

Join us as Cleveland Stage Door sits down with the talented Hatty Ryan King, who plays Zoe Murphy, and Caitlin Sams, who portrays Cynthia Murphy, in the acclaimed musical Dear Evan Hansen! In this interview, Hatty and Caitlin share insights about their roles, the emotional depth of the story, and what it’s like to bring these characters to life on stage. The show comes to Akron on November 12-13,...

Dive into the world of musical theater with our exclusive interview featuring the incredible Tarra Conner Jones! 🎤✨ In this week's episode, Tarra shares her journey and insights about playing Sweet Sue in the hit musical Some Like It Hot . Discover the behind-the-scenes stories, her inspiration for the role, and what audiences can expect from this unforgettable show. Don't miss out on this capti...

Akron, Ohio own Carly Ameling is returning home on her National Touring Debut on Mean Girls at Playhouse Square October 29 - November 3, 2024.

Chris Marsh Clark Joins us to talk about A Beautiful Noise: A Neil Diamond Musical.

Two Episode week this week! Jimmy got the chance to chat with Preston Truman Boyd from Les Misérables.

Season 3 is here - We kick it off talking to Jayna Elise from Tina: The Tina Turner Musical coming to Akron EJ Thomas Hall September 24-25, 2024.

Jimmy got the chance to sit down and chat with Addison Garner from Come from Away. Coming to Playhouse Square on August 13-18, 2024

Jimmy got the chance to chat with Devin Bowles from MJ The Musical. He plays Rob and Joe Jackson in the show. We chatted about taking on such an iconic role and how he's adapting through first time touring.

Ethan Rogers, who currently plays Biff in Back to the Future, joined the show today to talk about the transition from being a nice guy into a bully and going from Les Miz into a comedy musical.

Jimmy got to chat with James Earl Jones II who plays Henry in COMPANY now open at Playhouse Square!

the 2024-2025 Playhouse Square Broadway Series season announcement is here!

Jimmy got to chat with Declan Hayden from STOMP coming to Playhouse Square April 17-April 21, 2024.

Actor Christopher Swan chatted with Jimmy about his time as Oliver Warbucks in Annie and his past in acting. Including the time visiting the Christmas Story House when visiting Cleveland.

Jimmy got to chat with Leah Platt from Funny Girl about the show coming to Cleveland later this month, her time as Elsa on Frozen, and more!