The Addams Family Musical Haunts Cain Park with Spooky Charm

Cain Park's Addams Family Musical serves up macabre fun, on-point humor, and a big dose of Cleveland theater weirdness. Don't miss this ghostly night out.

If you’re hungry for the perfect blend of ghoulish laughs, gleeful camp, and a dollop of Cleveland theater magic, Cain Park's Addams Family Musical has set the table—and there’s room for your twisted sense of humor. This locally cast production brings all the kooky, spooky flavor you want for an iconic summer night in Cleveland Heights.

What’s Creeping On Stage

The show dives right into the Addams’ classic weirdness, introducing us to Wednesday Addams’ complicated love life. She’s smitten with Lucas Beineke, a remarkably normal (read: not at all Addams-y) guy, and naturally chaos erupts when the families meet over dinner. Ghostly ancestors pop in for advice, and secrets swirl faster than Uncle Fester’s moon obsession.

A Cast to Die For (In a Good Way)

Director Colin Anderson lines up a cast that hits all the right comedic beats:

Chris Richards as Gomez is delightfully manic, packing every scene with lovable fatherly panic and snappy one-liners.
Mariah Burks' Morticia radiates ice-cold glam with wit as sharp as her neckline.
Maddie Jones (Wednesday) and Samuel Bartlett (Pugsley) are a wicked sibling duo, while David Lenahan (Lucas) nails the "deer in headlights" vibe amid mayhem.
Rounding out the oddball ensemble are scene-stealers like David Turner (Uncle Fester) and Rosalyn Blystone (Grandma), all overseen by music director Felix Grittner and lively choreography from Jailyn Sherell Harris.

Production Perks (and a Few Quirks)

Larry Heyman’s two-tiered set conjures instant old-mansion energy, loaded with creepy knick-knacks and hidden corners for ancestors to lurk.
Inda Blatch-Geib’s costumes let the Addamses’ ancestors span every ghostly era you can imagine.
There were some opening-night hiccups—sound and lighting wobbles, and a few canned music moments—but we’ve got faith these’ll level out in true Cleveland style.

Why It’s a Must-See Night Out

Forget your average summer theater. There’s something gleefully oddball about seeing this classic family’s shenanigans in a leafy outdoor Cleveland park:

Whether you’re a lifelong Addams fan or just after a night of brilliant local acting, you’ll find clever jokes, heartfelt moments, and crowd-pleasing musical numbers ("Crazier Than You" is especially fun).
Cain Park’s intimate Alma Theater puts you close enough to catch Morticia’s every side-eye and Gomez’s every crisis.

How to Experience the Spookiness

Where: Cain Park Alma Theater, 14591 Superior Road, Cleveland Heights
When: Now through September 20, 2026
Pro tip: Pack a light sweater—the energy is hot, but Cleveland evenings can get a little brisk. And bring your best snappy comeback; you’ll fit right in.

Cleveland, summer, and the Addams Family—what could go wrong? Grab your tickets, let your freak flag fly, and enjoy a night of delightfully dark musical madness that’s our city at its weird and wonderful best.