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.
 

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 donors: Thursday, October 30
  • Public: Tuesday, November 11


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!

More information coming soon.

Coming soon! 

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: Kristen Swinton & Alicia Trumbull

Décor Co-Chairs: Justine Buzalka & Jacquie Davenport

Fundraising Co-Chairs: Caroline Gray & Melissa Jeffries

Partners Co-Chairs: Jeremiah Guappone & Maria O'Neill

2025-2026 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!