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Our Mission:

We are a not-for-profit performing arts center who presents and produces a wide variety of quality performing arts, advances arts education and creates a neighborhood that is a superior destination for entertainment, business and housing, thereby strengthening the economic vitality of the region.

The Stage

Presenting and producing a variety of the finest entertainment for the betterment of the community. More

Arts Education

A national leader in engaging the community through enriching experiences in the performing arts. More

Area Development

A major area developer creating a vibrant destination and economically-strong neighborhood. More

Not-for-Profit

Performing Arts Center

A not-for-profit that must raise over $4 million dollars annually to continue improving the region's quality of life. More

Smart Seats

Our Smart Seats just got Smarter!

Since 2006, thousands of guests have taken advantage of Smart Seats. In addition to the $10 ticket, this year PlayhouseSquare is adding more Smart Seats at just $20. $20 Smart Seats will allow guests to enjoy a new Smart Seat experience on the main floor!

Looking for a date night, quality family time, a girl’s night out, or just a fun and affordable time at the theater? Take a chance on Smart Seats, see something new, and be enriched by the experience. Choose from Broadway shows, dance performances, musical concerts, comedy events, children’s theater, plays and more for the smart price of only $10 or $20.

Look out for the logo, it means Smart Seats are available for that specific engagement. Be sure to check this website regularly, as new Smart Seats-participating shows will be added throughout the season.

It’s Smart Entertainment at a Smart Price.

$20 Smart Seats

Blue Man Group

October 5 - October 17, 2010

Palace Theatre

Oct 5, 2010 - 7:30PM

Oct 6, 2010 - 7:30PM

Oct 7, 2010 - 7:30PM

Oct 8, 2010 - 7:30PM

Oct 9, 2010 - 1:30PM

Oct 9, 2010 - 7:30PM

Oct 10, 2010 - 1:00PM

Oct 10, 2010 - 6:30PM

Oct 12, 2010 - 7:30PM

Oct 13, 2010 - 7:30PM

Oct 14, 2010 - 7:30PM

Oct 15, 2010 - 7:30PM

Oct 16, 2010 - 1:30PM

Oct 16, 2010 - 7:30PM

Oct 17, 2010 - 1:00PM

Oct 17, 2010 - 6:30PM

South Pacific

February 1 - February 13, 2011

Palace Theatre

InformationOn Sale 09/10/10 - 11:00AM

Shrek The Musical

Shrek The Musical

March 1 - March 13, 2011

Palace Theatre

InformationOn Sale 09/10/10 - 11:00AM

Les Miserables

April 5 - April 17, 2011

Palace Theatre

InformationOn Sale 09/10/10 - 11:00AM

West Side Story

West Side Story

May 3 - May 15, 2011

Palace Theatre

InformationOn Sale 09/10/10 - 11:00AM

Next To Normal

June 7 - June 19, 2011

Palace Theatre

InformationOn Sale 09/10/10 - 11:00AM

$10 Smart Seats

The Merchants of Bollywood

The Merchants of Bollywood

October 3, 2010

Palace Theatre

Oct 3, 2010 - 6:00PM

Louis C.K.

October 3, 2010

Ohio Theatre

InformationSmart Seats are SOLD OUT

Blue Man Group

October 5 - October 17, 2010

Palace Theatre

Oct 5, 2010 - 7:30PM

Oct 6, 2010 - 7:30PM

Oct 7, 2010 - 7:30PM

Oct 8, 2010 - 7:30PM

Oct 9, 2010 - 1:30PM

Oct 9, 2010 - 7:30PM

Oct 10, 2010 - 1:00PM

Oct 10, 2010 - 6:30PM

Oct 12, 2010 - 7:30PM

Oct 13, 2010 - 7:30PM

Oct 14, 2010 - 7:30PM

Oct 15, 2010 - 7:30PM

Oct 16, 2010 - 1:30PM

Oct 16, 2010 - 7:30PM

Oct 17, 2010 - 1:00PM

Oct 17, 2010 - 6:30PM

Suzanne Vega

October 6, 2010

Ohio Theatre

Oct 6, 2010 - 8:00PM

David Sedaris

October 12, 2010

State Theatre

Oct 12, 2010 - 8:00PM

Legally Blonde

October 22 - October 24, 2010

Palace Theatre

Oct 22, 2010 - 7:30PM

Oct 23, 2010 - 1:30PM

Oct 23, 2010 - 7:30PM

Oct 24, 2010 - 1:00PM

Oct 24, 2010 - 6:30PM

Leo Lionni's Swimmy, Frederick & Inch by Inch

Leo Lionni's Swimmy, Frederick & Inch by Inch

Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia

October 23, 2010

Ohio Theatre

InformationOn Sale 09/10/10 - 11:00AM

An Evening With Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson

An Evening With Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson

October 28, 2010

Palace Theatre

Oct 28, 2010 - 7:30PM

Pink Martini

November 18, 2010

Palace Theatre

Nov 18, 2010 - 7:30PM

Billy Elliot The Musical

Billy Elliot The Musical

November 19 - December 12, 2010

State Theatre

Nov 19, 2010 - 8:00PM

Nov 20, 2010 - 2:00PM

Nov 20, 2010 - 8:00PM

Nov 21, 2010 - 6:30PM

Nov 23, 2010 - 8:00PM

Nov 24, 2010 - 8:00PM

Nov 27, 2010 - 8:00PM

Nov 30, 2010 - 8:00PM

Dec 1, 2010 - 8:00PM

Dec 2, 2010 - 8:00PM

Dec 3, 2010 - 8:00PM

Dec 4, 2010 - 2:00PM

Dec 5, 2010 - 1:00PM

Dec 5, 2010 - 6:30PM

Dec 9, 2010 - 8:00PM

Cleveland Pops - Celebrations Around the World

Cleveland Pops - Celebrations Around the World

Presented by The Cleveland Pops Orchestra

November 28, 2010

Palace Theatre

Nov 28, 2010 - 3:00PM

Dave Koz & Friends: A Smooth Jazz Christmas 2010

Dave Koz & Friends: A Smooth Jazz Christmas 2010

December 3, 2010

Palace Theatre

Dec 3, 2010 - 7:30PM

Handel's Messiah Rocks

Handel's Messiah Rocks

December 5, 2010

Palace Theatre

Dec 5, 2010 - 7:30PM

Mazowsze

December 6, 2010

Palace Theatre

InformationOn Sale 09/10/10 - 11:00AM

My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish, I'm Home for the Holidays

My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish, I'm Home for the Holidays

December 9 - December 11, 2010

Hanna Theatre

Dec 10, 2010 - 1:30PM

Dec 11, 2010 - 1:30PM

Dec 11, 2010 - 7:30PM

Peter & Paul

December 10, 2010

Palace Theatre

Dec 10, 2010 - 7:30PM

Cirque Dreams Holidaze

Cirque Dreams Holidaze

December 14 - December 19, 2010

Palace Theatre

InformationOn Sale 09/10/10 - 11:00AM

Mannheim Steamroller

Mannheim Steamroller

December 18, 2010

State Theatre

InformationSmart Seats are SOLD OUT

Elvis Birthday Tribute

Elvis Birthday Tribute

January 9, 2011

State Theatre

InformationOn Sale 09/10/10 - 11:00AM

Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical

Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical

Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences on Tour

January 15, 2011

Ohio Theatre

InformationOn Sale 09/10/10 at 11:00 a.m.

Naturally 7

January 20, 2011

Ohio Theatre

InformationOn Sale 09/10/10 - 11:00AM

CATS

January 21 - January 23, 2011

Palace Theatre

InformationOn Sale 09/10/10 - 11:00AM

Golda's Balcony

Golda's Balcony

January 29, 2011

Palace Theatre

InformationOn Sale 09/10/10 - 11:00AM

South Pacific

February 1 - February 13, 2011

Palace Theatre

InformationOn Sale 09/10/10 - 11:00AM

Drumline Live

February 3, 2011

State Theatre

InformationOn Sale 09/10/10 - 11:00AM

Clay Aiken

February 19, 2011

Palace Theatre

Feb 19, 2011 - 7:30PM

The Peking Acrobats

The Peking Acrobats

February 20, 2011

Palace Theatre

InformationOn Sale 09/10/10 - 11:00AM

Shrek The Musical

Shrek The Musical

March 1 - March 13, 2011

Palace Theatre

InformationOn Sale 09/10/10 - 11:00AM

The Pink Floyd Experience

The Pink Floyd Experience

March 3, 2011

State Theatre

InformationOn Sale 09/10/10 - 11:00AM

STOMP

March 18 - March 20, 2011

Palace Theatre

InformationOn Sale 09/10/10 - 11:00AM

Michael Bolton

March 21, 2011

Palace Theatre

InformationOn Sale 9/10/2010 at 11:00AM

The Color Purple

The Color Purple

March 25 - March 26, 2011

Palace Theatre

InformationOn Sale 09/10/10 - 11:00AM

Harold and the Purple Crayon: A Dance Adventure

Harold and the Purple Crayon: A Dance Adventure

Hubbard Street 2

March 26, 2011

Ohio Theatre

InformationOn Sale 09/10/10 - 11:00AM

Johnny Mathis

April 1, 2011

Palace Theatre

InformationOn Sale 09/10/10 - 11:00AM

1964 The Beatles Tribute

1964 The Beatles Tribute

April 2, 2011

Palace Theatre

InformationOn Sale 09/10/10 - 11:00AM

Les Miserables

April 5 - April 17, 2011

Palace Theatre

InformationOn Sale 09/10/10 - 11:00AM

An Evening with Lucille Ball:

An Evening with Lucille Ball:

April 6 - April 17, 2011

14th Street Theatre

Apr 9, 2011 - 7:30PM

InformationOn Sale 09/10/10 - 11:00AM

Passing Strange

Passing Strange

April 29 - May 1, 2011

14th Street Theatre

InformationOn sale 9/10/2010 at 11AM

Four Bitchin' Babes

Four Bitchin' Babes

May 1, 2011

Ohio Theatre

InformationOn Sale 09/10/10 - 11:00AM

West Side Story

West Side Story

May 3 - May 15, 2011

Palace Theatre

InformationOn Sale 09/10/10 - 11:00AM

46 Circus Acts in 45 Minutes

46 Circus Acts in 45 Minutes

May 6 - May 7, 2011

Ohio Theatre

InformationOn Sale 09/10/10 - 11:00AM

Next To Normal

June 7 - June 19, 2011

Palace Theatre

InformationOn Sale 09/10/10 - 11:00AM