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The story began as a tale of two theaters, in two different states, more than 2,000 miles apart, and both were trying to save money. For more than 15 years, Great Lakes Theater in Cleveland and Idaho Shakespeare Festival in Boise have been sharing shows. A couple weeks ago, Great Lakes Theater resident director Victoria Bussert was readying Meredith Wilson's classic, "The Music Man," for opening night at the Hanna Theater in Playhouse Square.

Mikhail Khodorkovsky was a Russian oligarch, then a prisoner, now he's a man in exile. NPR's Scott Simon talks with filmmaker Alex Gibney about his new documentary on Khodorkovsky, Citizen K.

Singer Darius Rucker and his band have released their first new record in more than a decade. Imperfect Circle is a well-made and frequently thoughtful album, enhanced by Rucker's warm, buttery tones.

Updated: 1:37 p.m., Friday Dec. 27, 2019. Advocates for the homeless are calling a cease use order from the City of Cleveland a violation of the First Amendment. The notice was issued to Denison United Church of Christ, which is housing the homeless during the winter. The three-page notice details multiple fire code violations: insufficient fire extinguishers or emergency lighting, obstructed exits, and improperly stored flammable liquids. The church also does not have a fire alarm or sprinkler system.

Akron is facing disproportionately high eviction rates compared to the rest of Ohio, and residents are seeking ways to educate and protect themselves. The Sound of Ideas Community Tour visited the Akron-Summit County Public Library to discuss the issue, identified in a Princeton University study. According to the study, the city ranks first in Ohio for eviction rates and falls in the top 25 nationally. That has ramifications for the county’s health ratings, said Akron Health Equity Ambassador Tamiyka Rose.

Normally Alaskans endure a crush of summer tourists and restricted access to some sites. But in this season of staycations they'll have the run of the place, and are being courted with special deals.

April is Jazz Appreciation Month, and this playlist features players who grew up in Northeast Ohio and left the area to make names for themselves on the New York scene and beyond. (If you don’t have a Spotify account, you can register for a free one on their website.)

Updated 10:10 a.m., June 23, 2020 With her children behind her, Danielle Humphries stood in her front yard weeping and yelling "Thank you!" to marchers passing by chanting “Black Lives Matter” across the street from Claggett Middle School in Medina. “It’s hard to explain the feeling. I got chills,” Humphries said.

Even as many other states expand mail-in voting due to the pandemic, Texas officials say they may prosecute voters who ask for an absentee ballot because they're scared of going to the polls.

The I Promise School in Akron, Ohio, has gained national attention because it was founded by basketball great Lebron James.The school is known for inventive classroom techniques. But right next door the Akron school district has also been trying to innovate by opening an on-site health care clinic for school employees and their families. Keith Liechty Clifford, school improvement coordinator, has been a frequent patient since the Paladina clinic opened about a year ago. It’s optional for district employees, he said.