Playhouse Square is a premier theater located in downtown Cleveland and hosts a number of Broadway shows, concerts and special events throughout the year. Theater fans of all ages can find several entertaining programs and events at this venue. It’s the country’s largest performing arts center outside of New York, and attracts over one million guests per year. The venue offers arts education programs, and has a large stage that hosts over 1,000 performances each year. Whether you’re staying in Cleveland for the weekend or an extended stay, sit back and enjoy a live performance at Playhouse Square!

Events and Activities at Playhouse Square

The stage at the Playhouse Square attracts over one million people to the downtown area every year, and serves as the host of Broadway events, concerts, comedy, opera, dance, plays, speakers and family shows. Proceeds from the ticket sales and donations help to preserve this world-class stage and ensure that the community continues to enjoy global cultural experiences.

The Playhouse Square also hosts thousands of events, workshops, classes and hands-on activities for children and adults throughout the year. Local artists visit the venue to showcase their work, and local universities teach a number of arts integration programs in the classroom. The venue hosts summer camps, Q&A sessions with performers and master classes.

Visiting Playhouse Square

Playhouse Square is home to several theaters, including the Allen Theatre, Hanna Theatre, Ohio Theatre, State Theatre, Palace Theatre, Westfield Insurance Studio Theatre, the 14^th Street Theatre and Kennedy’s Theatre. Each theater is decorated with a different theme and style, and accommodates for hundreds of audience members. The RTA provides public transportation to each venue and several attractions throughout downtown Cleveland.