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To thousands of Greater Clevelanders, the name Cain Park brings back memories of fragrant, balmy summer nights under the stars, sitting on stone risers in the amphitheater and stealing kisses while troupes of ardent young actors gave it their all in summer stock productions. It was a place where young people spent their summers moving props, singing in the chorus, practicing their plies and painting scenery for the gigantic stage - all the while learning indelible lessons about theatre and stagecraft. One of those young kids was the late David Shaber, whose nostalgic recall found expression in his screenplay, "Those Lips, Those Eyes," which United Artists filmed in 1979 at Cain Park with Tom Hulce in the starring role as a stage-struck young actor caught up in the romance of summer stock and Frank Langella as the bored and cynical veteran.
Back in the 1930s, Cain Park attracted national attention with its ambitious "10 shows in 10 weeks" credo. Today, in addition to programming that includes the best in national, regional, and local music and dance, Cain Park produces two musical theatre productions - a classic Broadway musical on the Evans Amphitheater stage and a newer Off-Broadway-type musical in the intimate Alma Theater. The Alma Theater also hosts the Alma Cabaret series, which showcases new and established performing talents in an intimate setting.
Additional special event in 2008:
Footlight Parade-The 25th Anniversary Birthday Bash
June 28, Alma Theater, 7:30pm, $20 (or call 216-529-9411 for special patron ticket).
Hosted by Bill Rudman and Robert Conrad, with musical direction by Nancy Gantose-Maier and sketches by Eric Coble.
Join a company of outstanding musical theater performers for an evening of terrific songs and comedy. This show will be taped for later broadcast on WCLV 104.9 FM.
Audience comments
Who better to tell you about Cain Park than those who've attended a variety of events? These comments were taken from audience surveys in response to the question "What do you like most about Cain Park?"
I've been coming to Cain Park every summer since I saw that first production on the hillside in the 30s. It's part of my life and my family's life.
- East side Clevelander
I like the open air feeling as well as being able to see so many fine productions of off-Broadway plays.
- South Miami, Florida
The musicals you produce are so great!
- Shaker Heights, Ohio
It's our neighborhood theatre.
- University Heights, Ohio
I have been coming since it opened when I was a junior high student. I painted scenery, was in shows, held book, did props, etc. so there's a lot of sentiment. Also I love the setting and the programs are all high quality.
- Shaker Heights, Ohio
Nice quality performances for small prices.
- Willoughby, Ohio
The setting is so neat and just a casual, relaxed feeling plus the productions and actors are great!
- Twinsburg, Ohio
I love being able to see professional productions of classic Broadway musicals with a full orchestra in the pit.
- Beachwood, Ohio
The shows are always superior and very professional.
- Chagrin Falls, Ohio
It reminds me of my childhood. The shows are equal to any in Cleveland.
- Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Location, prices, good talented casts, you name it-I really like it!!!!!
- Lakewood, Ohio
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