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Playhouse Square Dazzle the District Special

Season 16 Episode 26 | 26m 49s

We take a look at how the elegance, glamour and magic of the theaters at Playhouse Square are helping to revitalize the theater district, make it into a neighborhood and turn it into a destination. We’ll meet the people behind this multi-million dollar makeover and reveal the plans celebrating its completion, including the lighting of the world’s largest outdoor chandelier.

Aired: 04/30/14
Extras
Meet Elijah Nevels, a young up-and-coming stand-up comedian taking over the Cleveland comedy scene.
Meet Ramon Rivas, a comedian from Cleveland who mentors other stand-up acts.
Meet Stephanie Ginese, a comedian who is bending the rules and conventions of stand-up comedy.
Cleveland rapper Chip Tha Ripper gives back to his hometown with the open mic series Pass the Aux.
Northeast Ohio's Video Game Symphony performs gamer favorites in symphonic form.
Cleveland's Country Honk performs music from its debut album, "Bad Decision."
Takashi Murakami takes over the Cleveland Museum of Art with his new exhibition.
Get behind the wheels of Mary Verdi-Fletcher who's rolling into her 45th season with Dancing Wheels.
Collectors from across the Buckeye State are united by a love of buttons.
We introduce you to a trio of comedians from Northeast Ohio.
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Cleveland rapper Chip Tha Ripper gives back to his hometown with the open mic series Pass the Aux.
Northeast Ohio's Video Game Symphony performs gamer favorites in symphonic form.
Cleveland's Country Honk performs music from its debut album, "Bad Decision."
Takashi Murakami takes over the Cleveland Museum of Art with his new exhibition.
A husband and wife open their home for artists to discover and create.
Get behind the wheels of Mary Verdi-Fletcher who's rolling into her 45th season with Dancing Wheels.
Collectors from across the Buckeye State are united by a love of buttons.
We introduce you to a trio of comedians from Northeast Ohio.
Philately, the study of stamps, is the passion of the Garfield-Perry Stamp Club.
Explore the exhibit "She Said, She Said" at the Akron Art Museum.