The Miracle On Euclid Avenue
Sophia Casa
For over 100 years, Cleveland has been home to the collection of theaters known as Playhouse Square. While they're now considered a staple of the city and have a world-wide reputation for great theatre, this wasn't always the case. Over the course of it's lifetime, Playhouse Square has been a vaudeville hotspot, a string of movie palaces, a Laserium, a cabaret, as well as faced several threats of demolition. Featuring interviews with historians, actors, directors, and PSQ employees, The Miracle on Euclid Avenue will dive into this incredible history every Tuesday beginning July 25th.
Episodes
Bonus: Jacques Brel's Second Miracle
A mini-episode focusing on the fascinating saga of the creation of a new musical and the 25th anniversary of the production of Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris' at Playhouse Square Hosted and Written by: Sophia Casa Featuring an interview with: Joe Garry Music by: Kate Porter Special Thanks to: Justin Glanville, Ann Sindelar, Ruth Flannery, Frank Dutton, Kirsten Rosebrock-Hayes, Nora Katiyar, and Indira Katiyar. Additional Music Credits: “The Dove” from the Cleveland Cast Album of Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris “ATMOSPHERIC BEAUTIFUL HOPEFUL GRAND PIANO MOODS BACKGROUND MUSIC” by Royalty Free Music
Part 6: The Grand Finale
The big finale you’ve all been waiting for as Playhouse Square deals with the reality of trying to perform and stay afloat during COVID-19 and looks to the future of the institution and of theater. Hosted and Written by: Sophia Casa Featuring interviews with:John Vacha, Penny Zaletel,Tom Einhouse, Treva Offutt, and Joe Garry Music by: Kate Porter Special Thanks to: Justin Glanville, Ann Sindelar, Ruth Flannery, Frank Dutton, Kirsten Rosebrock-Hayes, Nora Katiyar, and Indira Katiyar Additional Music Credits: “Overture” by Kevin McLeod “ATMOSPHERIC BEAUTIFUL HOPEFUL GRAND PIANO MOODS BACKGROUND MUSIC” by Royalty Free Music
Part 5: The New Millennium
As a new millennium begins, Playhouse Square now has five theatres and a thriving district, however with the stakes higher than ever, Playhouse Square still finds itself facing many challenges and more work to do both in and outside of the theatres. Hosted and Written by: Sophia Casa Featuring interviews with: John Vacha, Penny Zaletel, Tom Einhouse and Treva Offutt Additional material with: Ray Shepardson Music by: Kate Porter Special Thanks to: Justin Glanville, Ann Sindelar, Ruth Flannery, Frank Dutton, Kirsten Rosebrock-Hayes, Nora Katiyar, and Indira Katiyar Additional Music Credits: “Rag Rhapsody” by Giulio Fazio “Overture” by Kevin McLeod “ATMOSPHERIC BEAUTIFUL HOPEFUL GRAND PIANO MOODS BACKGROUND MUSIC” by Royalty Free Music
Part 4: A Daunting Job
After the opening of the Ohio, Playhouse Square now finds itself with the gargantuan task of renovating and revitalizing four other theaters as well as the district. Hosted and Written by: Sophia Casa Featuring interviews with: John Vacha, Joe Garry,Tom Einhouse and Treva Offutt Additional material with: John Hemsath Music by: Kate Porter Special thanks to:Justin Glanville, Ann Sindelar, Ruth Flannery, Frank Dutton, Kirsten Rosebrock-Hayes, Nora Katiyar, and Indira Katiyar Additional Music Credits: “Stardust” by Danijel Zambo “Rag Rhapsody” by Giulio Fazio
Part 3: Curtain Up
After a boost of confidence from Jacques Brel, Playhouse Square looks to bring more shows to audiences all while fighting to keep the theaters alive. Hosted and Written by: Sophia Casa Featuring interviews with: John Vacha, Joe Garry,Tom Einhouse and Treva Offutt Additional material featuring: John Hermsmath Music by: Kate Porter Special Thanks to: Justin Glanville, Ann Sindelar, Ruth Flannery, Frank Dutton, Kirsten Rosebrock-Hayes, Nora Katiyar, and Indira Katiyar Additional Music Credits: "The Girls And The Dogs" from the Cleveland Cast Album of Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris "If You'll Marry Me" by Brendan Behan "ATMOSPHERIC BEAUTIFUL HOPEFUL GRAND PIANO MOODS BACKGROUND MUSIC" by Royalty Free Music
Part 2: The Comeback Kid
After a years-long intermission, Playhouse Square begins it's second act. Hosted and Written by: Sophia Casa Featuring interviews with: John Vacha and Joe Garry Additional material with: Oliver Henkel and Lainie Hadden The Voice of the Plain Dealer: Andrew Cruse Music by: Kate Porter Special Thanks to: Justin Glanville, Ann Sindelar, Ruth Flannery, Frank Dutton, Kirsten Rosebrock-Hayes, Nora Katiyar, and Indira Katiyar Additional Music Credits: “Overture” by Kevin McLeod “The Desperate Ones” and “If We Only Have Love” from the Cleveland Cast Album of Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
Part 1: A Person With A Dream
This story begins with an exploration of Playhouse Square's creation, early years, successes, failures, and it's untimely death. Hosted and Written by: Sophia Casa Featuring interviews with John Vacha and Tom Einhouse Music by: Kate Porter Special Thanks to: Justin Glanville, Ann Sindelar, Ruth Flannery, Frank Dutton, Kirsten Rosebrock-Hayes, Nora Katiyar, and Indira Katiyar Additional Music Credits: "Overture" from The Producers "Saxophone Sobs:Saxophone with Orchestra" (from the Library of Congress)
The Miracle On Euclid Avenue Trailer
New episodes for The Miracle on Euclid Avenue come out every Tuesday starting July 25th