Save the Date! 
Jump Back Ball 2026
Saturday, February 28, 2026
KeyBank State Theatre at Playhouse Square

We are thrilled to announce that Jump Back Ball 2025: Candy in the Land raised a net income of $126,657!

Jump Back Ball is the annual fundraiser hosted by Partners, Playhouse Square’s official young professionals group. It is chaired by Partners Board Members. Proceeds raised through this event benefit Playhouse Square’s education programs, including sensory-friendly programming, Disney Musicals in Schools, the Dazzle Awards and Classroom Connections Workshops.

Details below are as of February 12, 2025. Information about next year's event will be updated in the fall of 2025. 

To learn more about how to get involved with Jump Back Ball, contact Katie Remark, Partners Coordinator, at katie.remark@playhousesquare.org. 

Ticket On-Sale

  • Partners Encore Society: Tuesday, November 12
     
  • Contributing and Supporting Partners: Wednesday, November 13
     
  • Public: Tuesday, November 19


Pricing
VIP: $200

  • Start time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Enjoy an extra hour of festivities, open bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres, as well as exclusive entertainment
  • Complimentary valet parking provided

GENERAL ADMISSION: Public: starting at $155 | Partners: starting at $120 (ticket limits apply) 

  • Start time: 8:00 p.m.
  • Enjoy open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live music, dancing, games of chance and more
  • Complimentary parking in the Playhouse Square Garage provided

LATE NIGHT: $75

  • Start time: 9:30 p.m.
  • Only 100 tickets available at this level
  • Enjoy all the fun, just start your festivities a little later in the evening
  • Complimentary parking in the Playhouse Square Garage provided

Crowne Plaza Cleveland is accepting reservations for the night of Jump Back Ball!

Reserve room

VIP Entertainment
Dazzle Awards student, Hannah Tramonte 
Steven Vance Entertainment

GA Entertainment
Recess

Late Night Entertainment
DJ Red-I

Want to support education initiatives at Playhouse Square that benefit thousands of students, as well as countless other northeast Ohio community members? Maybe you're looking to increase your visibility with the up-and-coming leaders of Cleveland? Or perhaps you’d like to treat your employees or clients to a night on the town. Whatever your motivation, we have sponsorship packages that are right for you!

For more information or to make a commitment, contact Sarah Stengel, Development Manager:

Event Co-Chairs: Megan McNulty and Sarah Shaw

Décor Co-Chairs: Nicole DeChant and Alicia Trumbull

Fundraising Co-Chairs: Josh Berggrun and Liz Safier

Partners Co-Chairs: Zoe Ingram and Ali Swift

2024-2025 Partners Board

 

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Are you in your 20s and 30s and want to take an active role in the event?

  • Join Partners to join the Jump Back Ball committee! Email Katie, Partners Coordinator, for details: katie.remark@playhousesquare.org.
  • Attend Shop Nights: January 29, February 3, 5, 10, 13, 18, 20, 24, 27
  • Attend Set Up Day: February 28

Learn more about Shop Nights!

View photos from past Jump Back Balls!