Hairspray Director Lenz Reflects On Broadway Stage Break
Broadway director Matt Lenz, Tony winner, recalls transitioning from dancer to director after joining the original Hairspray team. He credits mentor Jack O'Brien, the 2001 December Seattle out of town tryout, and a 2002 Broadway run at the Neil Simon Theatre for a project born of joy and rapid momentum.
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Hairspray plays at Connor Palace in Cleveland this week
The Tony winning musical runs Tuesday through December 10 at Connor Palace 1615 Euclid Ave Cleveland with tickets 20 to 95. Cast and crew highlight director careers and the show’s enduring relevance while noting songs like Welcome to the 60s Good Morning Baltimore and You Cant Stop the Beat.
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Pigeons Playing Ping Pong brings funk to Agora Theatre
Baltimore funk jam band Pigeons Playing Ping Pong headlines Thursday at the Agora Theatre in Cleveland at 7 15 p m The group known for psychedelic funk and unpredictable live shows will perform new single Alright Tonight and test covers reimagined in their own style for a crowd likely to enjoy a high energy set and memorable moments.
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Prospect Ave
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All Shook Up at French Creek Theatre Rocks Christmas Season
French Creek Theatre presents All Shook Up a 1955 town tale set to Elvis songs and Shakespearean wit through Dec 8 17 at Ewing Hall Sheffield Village Director Emma Figge blends Twelfth Night with rock n roll choreographs dances and stars 14 performers Tickets 15 call 440 949 5200 or Metroparks cc/theatre
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