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The Arts

The arts are alive throughout Cleveland’s cultural districts. Enjoy a night of theatre and browse through an extensive museum or gallery – the humanities are at your fingertips!

ART MUSEUMS & GALLERIES

Cleveland Institute of Art’s Reinberger Galleries: Serving the students and faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Art and the surrounding community, the Reinberger Galleries feature a variety of diverse exhibits, events and lectures and symposia from visiting artists.

Cleveland Museum of Art: With more than 40,000 items comprising its collection, the Cleveland Museum of Art has become an area gem. The Museum is currently undergoing a $258 million expansion and renovation project. Special exhibits, events and educational programming are among its main features.

Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland: Artistic innovation is encouraged through the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland, which provides exhibits and events from national and international artists, as well as local artists in the Cleveland area.

The Sculpture Center: Housing a variety of sculpture works, visitors of all ages learn about this beautiful art form through various exhibits and lectures.

THEATRES

Cleveland Play House: Both mainstage and children’s theater productions are offered at the Cleveland Play House, the nation’s premier regional theatre company. The Play House also affords excellent community educational programming.

Cleveland Public Theatre: View some of the boldest, most contemporary productions at the Cleveland Public Theatre through its impressive line-up of presentations and programming.

Dobama Theatre: This award-winning theatre produces some of the most original theatrical works of art. Dobama Theatre is a small, professional theatrical troupe that offers three to six mainstage productions each year.

Great Lakes Theatre Festival: With its beginnings as a Shakespearian theatre, the Great Lakes Theatre Festival expanded its offerings to those beyond solely Shakespearian performances. Patrons can view five productions at Playhouse Square Center’s Ohio Theatre from July to December annually.

Kalliope Stage: Devoted solely to the American musical, Kalliope Stage is the only theatre of its kind in northeastern Ohio, performing five nights each week in its 100-seat facility in “Hidden City.”

Karamu House: Emphasizing today’s vibrant African-American culture, Karamu is an ideal venue for viewing high-quality dramatic performances, among other offerings.

MUSIC

The Cleveland Orchestra: Housed within one of the nation’s most winsome concert halls, Severance Hall, the international sensation that is the Cleveland Orchestra performs from September through May, as well as at the Blossom Music Center during the summer months.

Cleveland POPS Orchestra: Led by acclaimed conductor Carl Topilow, the Cleveland POPS Orchestra offers everything from Broadway hits and movie themes to jazz. While the orchestra calls the Severance Hall home, it also offers special events at other area facilities.

Opera Cleveland: A new offering on Cleveland’s strong cultural scene, Opera Cleveland produces an excellent collection of classical and contemporary works.

DANCE

DANCECleveland: Calling the Playhouse Square Center home, DANCECleveland affords some of the most contemporary and innovative dance series around.


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