Great Lakes Theatre Festival

Great Lakes Theatre Festival is a permanent theater compnay, based at Cleveland's Playhouse Square. GLTF began in the 1950s as a Shakesperean troupe, but has expanded to add works from other classic playwrights. They produce five unique productions each season.

History:

Hanna Theatre Renovation:

2007/2008 Season:

The remaining productions in the 2007/2008 season are:

• "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller - March 28 to April 27
• "All's Well that Ends Well" by William Shakespeare - April 11 - 25

2008/2009 Season:

The Great Lakes Theatre Festival's 2008/2009 season will feature "MacBeth" by Shakespeare, "Into the Woods" by Stephen Sondheim, "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens, "A Comedy of Errors" by Shakespeare, and "The Seagull" by Chekhov. All except for "A Christmas Carol" will be produced in the new Hanna Theatre.

Getting Tickets to Great Lakes Theatre Festival Performances:

Ticket to Great Lakes Theatre Festival performances are available via the GLTF Web site or by calling 216 241-6000.

Notable Alumnae of the Great Lakes Theatre Festival:

Among the many talented actors that have appeared in GLTF productions over the years are Tom Hanks, John Lithgow, Hal Holbrook, Jean Stapleton, Celeste Holm, and Piper Laurie.

Hotels near the Hanna Theatre:

Out-of-towners can stay at the Wyndham Hotel Playhouse Square (check rates), located right across the street from the theaters, or the Ritz Carlton(check rates) and the Cleveland Renaissance Hotel at Public Square (check rates).

Contact Information:

Great Lakes Theatre Festival
1501 Euclid Avenue, Suite 130
Cleveland, OH 44115
216 241-5490

(updated 2-23-08)