A musical adaptation of the young adult book 'Freak The Mighty' is set to debut at the Cleveland Playhouse for a limited-time run from May 22 to June 21. The show features themes of friendship, resilience, and community while celebrating the importance of family and friendship.
CLEVELAND — A new play is headed to the Cleveland Playhouse for its world premiere in the Playhouse Square district.
"Freak The Mighty" is touching the stage on Friday evening. The musical is based on the young adult book that follows the story of Max and Kevin — two unlikely friends. Although the pair feel othered, they join forces to create the story's name. The two escape struggles by embarking on a quest armed with a dictionary, a homemade suit of armor and their daydreams.
Themes of friendship, resilience and community are celebrated throughout the show. On Thursday, composer and Baldwin Wallace alumnus Ryan Fielding Garrett told News 5 what he hopes people take away from the show.
"I hope someone will call their mom or their best friend after they leave the theatre and tell them how important they are to them. I think thats something we need more of today and I hope the show is a good reminder of that," Fielding Garrett said. Cleveland native and disability advocate Anita Hollander is also part of the show. The musical will run from May 22 to June 21.
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Cleveland Playhouse World Premiere Musical Adaptation 'Freak The Mighty' Playhouse Square District May 22 To June 21 Themes Friendship Resilience Community Family Friendship Disability Advocate
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