Sophia Casa

The Miracle On Euclid Avenue

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For over 100 years, Cleveland has been home to the collection of theaters known as Playhouse Square. While they're now considered a staple of the city and have a world-wide reputation for great theatre, this wasn't always the case. Over the course of it's lifetime, Playhouse Square has been a vaudeville hotspot, a string of movie palaces, a Laserium, a cabaret, as well as faced several threats of demolition. Featuring interviews with historians, actors, directors, and PSQ employees, The Miracle on Euclid Avenue will dive into this incredible history every Tuesday beginning July 25th.

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Sophia Casa

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Bonus: Jacques Brel's Second Miracle 05.09.2023 7:03

A mini-episode focusing on the fascinating saga of the creation of a new musical and the 25th anniversary of the production of Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris' at Playhouse Square Hosted and Written by: Sophia Casa Featuring an interview with: Joe Garry Music by: Kate Porter Special Thanks to: Justin Glanville, Ann Sindelar, Ruth Flannery, Frank Dutton, Kirsten Rosebrock-Ha...

Part 6: The Grand Finale 29.08.2023 21:28

The big finale you’ve all been waiting for as Playhouse Square deals with the reality of trying to perform and stay afloat during COVID-19 and looks to the future of the institution and of theater. Hosted and Written by: Sophia Casa Featuring interviews with:John Vacha, Penny Zaletel,Tom Einhouse, Treva Offutt, and Joe Garry Music by: Kate Porter Special Thanks to: Justin Glanville, Ann Sindelar,...

Part 5: The New Millennium 22.08.2023 20:55

As a new millennium begins, Playhouse Square now has five theatres and a thriving district, however with the stakes higher than ever, Playhouse Square still finds itself facing many challenges and more work to do both in and outside of the theatres. Hosted and Written by: Sophia Casa Featuring interviews with: John Vacha, Penny Zaletel, Tom Einhouse and Treva Offutt Additional material with: Ray S...

Part 4: A Daunting Job 15.08.2023 19:25

After the opening of the Ohio, Playhouse Square now finds itself with the gargantuan task of renovating and revitalizing four other theaters as well as the district. Hosted and Written by: Sophia Casa Featuring interviews with: John Vacha, Joe Garry,Tom Einhouse and Treva Offutt Additional material with: John Hemsath Music by: Kate Porter Special thanks to:Justin Glanville, Ann Sindelar, Ruth Flan...

Part 3: Curtain Up 08.08.2023 18:44

After a boost of confidence from Jacques Brel, Playhouse Square looks to bring more shows to audiences all while fighting to keep the theaters alive. Hosted and Written by: Sophia Casa Featuring interviews with: John Vacha, Joe Garry,Tom Einhouse and Treva Offutt Additional material featuring: John Hermsmath Music by: Kate Porter Special Thanks to: Justin Glanville, Ann Sindelar, Ruth Flannery, F...

Part 2: The Comeback Kid 01.08.2023 18:21

After a years-long intermission, Playhouse Square begins it's second act. Hosted and Written by: Sophia Casa Featuring interviews with: John Vacha and Joe Garry Additional material with: Oliver Henkel and Lainie Hadden The Voice of the Plain Dealer: Andrew Cruse Music by: Kate Porter Special Thanks to: Justin Glanville, Ann Sindelar, Ruth Flannery, Frank Dutton, Kirsten Rosebrock-Hayes, Nora...

Part 1: A Person With A Dream 25.07.2023 16:29

This story begins with an exploration of Playhouse Square's creation, early years, successes, failures, and it's untimely death. Hosted and Written by: Sophia Casa Featuring interviews with John Vacha and Tom Einhouse Music by: Kate Porter Special Thanks to: Justin Glanville, Ann Sindelar, Ruth Flannery, Frank Dutton, Kirsten Rosebrock-Hayes, Nora Katiyar, and Indira Katiyar Additional Mu...

The Miracle On Euclid Avenue Trailer 23.07.2023 1:23

New episodes for The Miracle on Euclid Avenue come out every Tuesday starting July 25th