concert and cabaret series
The Song Is You!
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explore the stories behind the songs
Finding the "You" in It All
The Song Is You! celebrates the words, music and artists that give the art form its passion and importance. These are unique "docu-concerts" that combine live performances with commentary and dozens of rare still images and videos. The concerts showcase the finest theater and film songs while exploring the cultural and historical impact of musical theater as an American art form.
It's a glorious art form in which characters reveal their thoughts and feelings with dialogue and songs; these elements create powerful stories. And in the end, the song is you! It’s about the connections you discover between musical theater and your own lives.
And you know what? The Musical Theater Project proudly explores America’s democracy, delving into the rich diversity of the American experience, the enduring relevance of musical theater in contemporary society and the legacies of pivotal artists, while cultivating connections with iconic characters and themes.
Experience the Richness of Musical Theater
A Moment From The Song Is You!
THE SONG IS YOU!
Upcoming Concerts
Through contemporary performance and original commentary, these concerts provide new ways for our audience to connect with each other and share the universal joy of song
Legendary Black Singers – Great Broadway Songs with Dee Perry (SOLD OUT)
An encore presentation of Legendary Black Singers– Great Broadway Songs: hosted by Dee Perry. It’s a salute to singers such as Ella, Nat, Lena, Nancy Wilson, Bobby Short, and many more immortals whose recordings of songs from stage and screen are definitive.
Walk On: The Power of ‘Carousel’
In 1999, Time magazine named Carousel the Best Musical of the 20th century and wrote that Rodgers and Hammerstein “set the standards for the 20th century musical…this show features their most beautiful score and the most skillful and affecting example of their musical storytelling”. Join BILL RUDMAN and NANCY MAIER for an in-depth look at this musical theater classic in The Musical Theater Project’s production of Walk On: The Power of Carousel. Bill and Nancy will tell the story, along with the saga of the musical’s creation, aided by soloists, a chorus and an instrumental ensemble.
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If you are looking for an exciting experience in Cleveland, Ohio, be sure to check out how to become a contributing member or take a look at our upcoming events! By attending and supporting our musical theater concerts, you helping us further our mission. No matter if it’s a small or large donation, we are extremely thankful for the ongoing generosity of our donors and attendees.
Contact us with questions or for information about concert theater in Cleveland, Ohio. We look forward to hearing from you!
Gretchen Cryer and Nancy Ford perform their cabaret standard "Old Friends" from I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It On the Road in March 2018. Hosted by Bill Rudman, this was the first concert dedicated to their work as important American theater songwriters.
Join us, Friends New and Old!
Whether you're discovering us for the first time or have been with us for years, there's nothing like the shared joy of live performance. The Musical Theater Project celebrates the songs, stories, and artists who shaped the American musical—and we’d love to have you in the audience.