BATH, OH—Western Reserve Playhouse (WRP), Summit County’s historic barn theatre, proudly launches its 2025-2026 season with the Midwest regional premiere of The Shark is Broken, running from April 4 to April 13, 2025. This critically acclaimed comedy dives into the tumultuous filming of Jaws, offering a hilarious and heartfelt exploration of the strained relationships between the film’s stars as they grapple with delays, clashing egos, and a malfunctioning mechanical shark.

Western Reserve Playhouse is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of Neil Simon’s uproarious comedy Rumors, running from February 7 to February 22, 2025. Performances will be held every Friday and Saturday at 8:00 PM, with a special matinee on Sunday, February 16, at 2:00 PM. This laugh-out-loud farce will be brought to life in the intimate 97-seat theater housed within our historic 160-year-old barn.

Since its debut in 1949, Death of a Salesman has stood as one of the most profound examinations of American life and identity. Willy Loman, a traveling salesman past his prime, grapples with the failures of his life, the strain of his relationships, and the crushing weight of unrealized dreams. His wife Linda, loyal and supportive, and his two sons, Biff and Happy, each face their own battles as the family unravels. Through flashbacks and intimate conversations, Miller weaves a tale of love, loss, and the devastating cost of chasing illusions.