THE CONTEMPORARY THEATRE OF OHIO

by Paul Batterson - September 30, 2024

When she was forced to study DEATH OF A SALESMAN, the Arthur Miller play didn’t make much of an impression on Megan Lear...

by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 19, 2024

The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio will present Eleanor Burgess's play Wife of a Salesman, running at the Vern Riffe Center. Directed by Leda Hoffmann. The production will be presented as part of the Theatre's 40th season. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...

by Paul Batterson - September 16, 2024

At its heart, BIG FISH is a story about storytelling. Edward Bloom tells so many fish stories and tall tales to his young son (Paxton Longoria) to the point where the younger Bloom can’t discern his father’s truth from fabrication....

by A.A. Cristi - July 26, 2024

The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio will open its 2024-2025 season with the musical Big Fish, running from September 12-29, 2024, in Studio One at the Vern Riffe Center. ...

by Paul Batterson - April 23, 2024

RIDE THE CYCLONE is more like an eccentric Tim Burton film than a John Hughes hug fest. However, the moments of genuine humanity and sentiment keeps the show from going off the rails....

by A.A. Cristi - April 15, 2024

The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio expands its 2024-25 season line-up with an additional play. Stay tuned for more updates from BroadwayWorld....

by Paul Batterson - April 09, 2024

When she was living in Chicago eight years ago, Leda Hoffmann remembers getting a postcard from the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, encouraging patrons to see RIDE THE CYCLONE....

by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 07, 2024

The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio will present the cult-classic musical, Ride The Cyclone. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets. ...

by Paul Batterson - March 04, 2024

Rico Parker joins a talented quartet of actors, performing with Wilma Hatton (Faye), Clarissa Rai (Shanita), and Alan Tyson (Reggie), in bringing this two-act, two-hour show to life. Each actor brings out certain nuances to his or her character, revealing the character’s strengths and concealing his...

by Paul Batterson - February 12, 2024

“The first time I read SKELETON CREW, I was enamored with it. It’s one of the first times that I got to see a play specifically about the Black working class. I think (SKELETON CREW) examines what happens to the people when industries collapse. I'm really excited to tell this story.”...