2026-27 Season

A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum

April 16 - May 02, 2027

"Something familiar, something peculiar, something for everyone!" Inspired by the farces of ancient Rome, this fast-paced musical follows a clever servant determined to win their freedom...

Annie

November 20 - December 06, 2026

"The sun'll come out tomorrow..." Everyone’s favorite orphan takes the stage in Cleveland with Annie at Near West Theatre! Experience the beloved musical Annie live at Near...

Honk!

February 12 - February 28, 2027

"Nothing can deter you, if you hold your head up high..." For over 30 years, Honk! has delighted audiences around the world with its joyful and...

Ragtime

July 17 - August 02, 2026

**The remaining performances of Ragtime are SOLD OUT. Please see waitlist information below.** "Go out and tell our story, let it echo far and wide..." Set at...

Songs For A New World - In Partnership with Baldwin Wallace University

January 28 - January 31, 2027

"It's about one moment..." What happens when you hit a wall and have to choose? Do you move forward, turn back, or take a stand? Through a...

West Clinton Historic Haunts 2026

October 01 - October 03, 2026

It's our 6th anniversary, and it's bound to be another sold-out scary adventure! Join the walking dead on October 1, 2, and 3 for West Clinton...

Road to 50: Celebrating The Songs That Shaped Us (1978-1990)

November 05 - November 07, 2026

To know where we’re going, we have to remember where we started. As we continue our journey toward Near West Theatre’s 50th Anniversary in 2028, we’re...