Cuyahoga County • April 15, 2025
Good morning, Cuyahoga County. The knights who say "Ni!" are marching into Cleveland this December as "Spamalot" launches its national tour from Playhouse Square. This Monty Python-inspired musical comedy joins "The Notebook" and "Hell's Kitchen" as the third Broadway production to begin its journey in our city this year, boosted by Ohio's Motion Picture Tax Credit. While King Arthur's irreverent quest prepares to unfold on stage, the Man of Steel is flying into Progressive Field for a special Guardians game on July 23, complete with superhero swag for fans.
Meanwhile, Cleveland poet Ali Black is transforming personal grief into powerful verse with her new collection "We Look Better Alive." Launching on her late mother's birthday, the work weaves together loss, cultural touchstones, and the complex realities of the Black female experience. Beyond her writing, Black continues nurturing the next generation of local literary voices through "The Most Promising" mentorship program, ensuring Cleveland's creative future remains bright.
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🎭 "Spamalot" revival begins national journey in Cleveland this December. The Tony Award-winning musical comedy based on Monty Python's "Holy Grail" will launch its tour at Playhouse Square, where the cast will spend two weeks in rehearsals before performances run December 1-6. This marks the third Broadway tour launching from Cleveland this year, following "The Notebook" and "Hell's Kitchen." All three productions benefit from Ohio's Motion Picture Tax Credit, which now includes a $5 million annual subsidy for theatrical shows. After Cleveland, the irreverent King Arthur spoof will continue to major cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Atlanta.
🦸♂️ Superman soars into Cleveland for special Guardians baseball night. Following the July 11 premiere of James Gunn's new Superman movie, the Cleveland Guardians will host a themed game on July 23 at Progressive Field. The first 15,000 fans will receive a Metropolis Meteors t-shirt, while those purchasing special theme night tickets will get a limited-edition Superman bobblehead. The superhero connection runs deep, as several scenes for the upcoming film were shot in downtown Cleveland last year, transforming parts of the city into Metropolis. Eagle-eyed viewers already spotted familiar Cleveland locations in the December teaser trailer.
📝 Cleveland poet Ali Black transforms grief into powerful verse. Her new collection "We Look Better Alive" explores loss, beauty standards, and the Black female experience through deeply personal poetry. Launching April 28—her late mother's birthday—the book weaves together memories of lost loved ones alongside cultural touchstones like Beyoncé and Cardi B. Black references Cleveland's troubling distinction as "the worst place for Black women to be alive" while crafting poems that celebrate life despite hardship. Beyond writing, she directs "The Most Promising," a program supporting young Cleveland writers through mentorship opportunities.
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