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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

Membership

More than simply a home for entertainment, PlayhouseSquare is an exciting destination that is improving the quality of life within our community.

Donations fund PlayhouseSquare’s use of the performing arts to engage individuals while simultaneously serving as a catalyst for economic growth and vitality for Northeast Ohio. It is this necessary and meaningful work that is affecting people, changing lives, building downtown and enriching communities.

Consider the positive effects of PlayhouseSquare. Then realize your vital role in sustaining these efforts by becoming a member of PlayhouseSquare today.

If you'd like to make a one time gift, consider giving to the Education Fund.

Donor Circle ($600 + annual gift)

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Play a starring role at PlayhouseSquare by joining the Donor Circle. In honor of your gift, you’ll receive the exclusive benefits and privileges listed below.

All Donor Circle members receive exclusive KeyBank Broadway Series subscription seating in the Donor Circle (first 15 rows), advance notice of upcoming events, opportunity to purchase tickets to select performances before public sale and access to personalized ticketing services. Other benefits are available at the following levels:

Producer ($15,000 – $19,999)

  • Private VIP Ticketing Concierge
  • Opportunity to purchase 12 KeyBank Broadway Series subscription seats in the Donor Circle
  • Donor Circle Seating for most performances
  • Last minute priority ticketing
  • Opportunity to purchase a behind-the-scenes NYC Broadway trip package
  • Complimentary parking in the PlayhouseSquare garage during performances
  • Invitation to the annual Chairman’s Dinner
  • Ticketing privileges to performances in select cities
  • Access to the exclusive RJF Presidents' Club
  • Invitation to the annual President’s Reception
  • Inclusion on the Honor Roll of Giving in the State Theatre Lobby
  • Invitation to exclusive events
  • Recognition on PlayhouseSquare District video boards
  • Recognition in all KeyBank Broadway Series playbills
  • Receive PlayhouseSquare’s annual Report to the Community
  • Recognition on playhousesquare.org
  • Private PlayhouseSquare tour by appointment

Platinum Founder ($10,000 – $14,999)

  • Private VIP Ticketing Concierge
  • Opportunity to purchase 12 KeyBank Broadway Series subscription seats in the Donor Circle
  • Donor Circle Seating for most performances
  • Last minute priority ticketing
  • Opportunity to purchase a behind-the-scenes NYC Broadway trip package
  • Complimentary parking in the PlayhouseSquare garage during performances
  • Invitation to the annual Chairman’s Dinner
  • Ticketing privileges to performances in select cities
  • Access to the exclusive RJF Presidents' Club
  • Invitation to the annual President’s Reception
  • Inclusion on the Honor Roll of Giving in the State Theatre Lobby
  • Invitation to exclusive events
  • Recognition on PlayhouseSquare District video boards
  • Recognition in all KeyBank Broadway Series playbills
  • Receive PlayhouseSquare’s annual Report to the Community
  • Recognition on playhousesquare.org
  • Private PlayhouseSquare tour by appointment

Sustaining Founder ($5,000 – $9,999)

  • Private VIP Ticketing Concierge
  • Opportunity to purchase 8 KeyBank Broadway Series subscription seats in the Donor Circle
  • Donor Circle Seating for most performances
  • Complimentary parking in the PlayhouseSquare garage during performances
  • Invitation to the annual Chairman’s Dinner
  • Access to the exclusive RJF Presidents' Club
  • Invitation to the annual President’s Reception
  • Inclusion on the Honor Roll of Giving in the State Theatre Lobby
  • Invitation to exclusive events
  • Recognition on PlayhouseSquare District video boards
  • Recognition in all KeyBank Broadway Series playbills
  • Receive PlayhouseSquare’s annual Report to the Community
  • Recognition on playhousesquare.org
  • Private PlayhouseSquare tour by appointment

Gold Founder ($2,500 – $4,999)

  • Private VIP Ticketing Concierge
  • Opportunity to purchase 6 KeyBank Broadway Series subscription seats in the Donor Circle (excluding Friday & Saturday evenings)
  • Donor Circle Seating for most performances
  • Access to the exclusive RJF Presidents' Club
  • Invitation to the annual President’s Reception
  • Opportunity to purchase reserved parking in the PlayhouseSquare garage
  • Inclusion on the Honor Roll of Giving in the State Theatre Lobby
  • Invitation to exclusive events
  • Recognition on PlayhouseSquare District video boards
  • Recognition in all KeyBank Broadway Series playbills
  • Receive PlayhouseSquare’s annual Report to the Community
  • Recognition on playhousesquare.org
  • Private PlayhouseSquare tour by appointment

Investor ($1,200 – $2,499)

  • Private VIP Ticketing Concierge
  • Opportunity to purchase 4 KeyBank Broadway Series subscription seats in the Donor Circle (excluding Friday & Saturday evenings)
  • Donor Circle Seating for most performances
  • Recognition in all KeyBank Broadway Series playbills
  • Receive PlayhouseSquare’s annual Report to the Community
  • Recognition on playhousesquare.org
  • Private PlayhouseSquare tour by appointment

Inner Circle ($600 – $1,199)

  • Private VIP Ticketing Concierge
  • Opportunity to purchase 2 KeyBank Broadway Series subscription seats in the Donor Circle (excluding Friday & Saturday evenings)
  • Donor Circle seating for Broadway and other select performances
  • Recognition in final playbill of the KeyBank Broadway Series season
  • Receive PlayhouseSquare’s annual Report to the Community
  • Recognition on playhousesquare.org
  • Private PlayhouseSquare tour by appointment

Friends ($50-$599)

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Our Friends are important to us. Join today and get priority access to PlayhouseSquare events as listed below.

Supporting Friend ($300 – $599)

  • A dedicated phone line for all your ticket buying needs.
  • Flexibility to exchange tickets at no charge
  • Opportunity to purchase 2 KeyBank Broadway Series subscription seats in Donor Circle on Saturday matinees and 2nd Sunday evenings
  • Recognition in final playbill of the KeyBank Broadway Series season
  • Receive PlayhouseSquare’s annual Report to the Community
  • Receive Donor Newsletter by mail
  • Recognition on playhousesquare.org
  • Private PlayhouseSquare tour by appointment on public tour dates
  • Advance notice and pre-public purchase opportunities for select productions
  • Invitation for 4 to Friends event
  • Invitations to special events at PlayhouseSquare
  • Select performance discounts
  • Access to Donor Information Hotline with just announced shows

Contributing Friend ($100 – $299)

  • Advance notice and pre-public purchase opportunities for select productions
  • Invitation for 4 to Friends event
  • Select performance discounts
  • Receive Donor Newsletter by mail
  • Access to Donor Information Hotline with just announced shows

Participating Friend ($50 – $99)

  • Invitation for 2 to Friends event
  • Select performance discounts
  • Receive Donor Newsletter by e-mail
  • Access to Donor Information Hotline with just announced shows

Partners ($50-$5,000)

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Young professionals with a passion for the performing arts are invited to join Partners. You’ll enjoy great benefits (as listed below), network with like-minded YPs and be part of an irreverent, exuberant group!

Learn more about Partners

Partners Leadership Society

Choose membership in the Partners Leadership Society for VIP benefits and opportunities to network with leaders in the Northeast Ohio community. You’ll receive invitations to events with the PlayhouseSquare Trustees, exclusive receptions, priority ticketing and access to Donor Circle seating.

Producing Partner ($5,000)

  • Complimentary parking in the PlayhouseSquare Garage during performances
  • Invitation to the annual Chairman’s Dinner
  • Opportunity to purchase 8 KeyBank Broadway Series subscription seats in Donor Circle
  • Access to the exclusive RJF Presidents’ Club 
  • Invitation to the annual President’s Reception
  • Recognition in PlayhouseSquare playbills
  • Receive PlayhouseSquare’s annual Report to the Community
  • Priority ticketing through Donor Services (private ticket concierge)
  • Ad Hoc membership on a PlayhouseSquare Board Committee
  • Invitation to Leadership Society-only events
  • Invitations to special receptions
  • Advance notice and pre-sale ticketing for select PlayhouseSquare productions, including Jump Back Ball
  • Discounted admission for Jump Back Ball and seasonal parties
  • A dedicated phone line for all your ticketing needs
  • Invitation to Broadway pre-show receptions
  • Invitation to Broadway master classes and special education events
  • Opportunity to join a Partners Committee (link to committee info)
  • Invitation to all Partners events including Jump Back Ball, Membership Open House, Tinsel Town Party, seasonal parties, happy hours and more
  • Partners updates and E-News flashes
  • Access Donor Information Hotline with just announced shows
  • Receive PlayhouseSquare Donor Magazine

Center Stage Star ($2,500-$4,999)

  • Access to the exclusive RJF Presidents’ Club 
  • Invitation to the annual President’s Reception
  • Reserved parking in the PlayhouseSquare Garage
  • Opportunity to purchase 6 KeyBank Broadway Series subscription seats in Donor Circle
  • Recognition in PlayhouseSquare playbills
  • Receive PlayhouseSquare’s annual Report to the Community
  • Priority ticketing through Donor Services (private ticket concierge)
  • Ad Hoc membership on a PlayhouseSquare Board Committee
  • Invitation to Leadership Society-only events
  • Invitations to special receptions
  • Advance notice and pre-sale ticketing for select PlayhouseSquare productions, including Jump Back Ball
  • Discounted admission for Jump Back Ball and seasonal parties
  • A dedicated phone line for all your ticketing needs
  • Invitation to Broadway pre-show receptions
  • Invitation to Broadway master classes and special education events
  • Opportunity to join a Partners Committee (link to committee info)
  • Invitation to all Partners events including Jump Back Ball, Membership Open House, Tinsel Town Party, seasonal parties, happy hours and more
  • Partners updates and E-News flashes
  • Access Donor Information Hotline with just announced shows
  • Receive PlayhouseSquare Donor Magazine

Loge Leader ($1,200-$2,499)

  • Recognition in PlayhouseSquare playbills
  • One annual visit to the exclusive RJF Presidents’ Club
  • Receive PlayhouseSquare’s annual Report to the Community
  • Opportunity to purchase 4 KeyBank Broadway Series subscription seats in Donor Circle
  • Priority ticketing through Donor Services (private ticket concierge)
  • Ad Hoc membership on a PlayhouseSquare Board Committee
  • Invitation to Leadership Society-only events
  • Invitations to special receptions
  • Advance notice and pre-sale ticketing for select PlayhouseSquare productions, including Jump Back Ball
  • Discounted admission for Jump Back Ball and seasonal parties
  • A dedicated phone line for all your ticketing needs
  • Invitation to Broadway pre-show receptions
  • Invitation to Broadway master classes and special education events
  • Opportunity to join a Partners Committee
  • Invitation to all Partners events including Jump Back Ball, Membership Open House, Tinsel Town Party, seasonal parties, happy hours and more
  • Partners updates and E-News flashes
  • Access Donor Information Hotline with just announced shows
  • Receive PlayhouseSquare Donor Magazine

Dress Circle Celebrity ($600-$1,199)

  • Invitations to special receptions
  • Priority ticketing through Donor Services (private ticket concierge)
  • Recognition in final playbill of the KeyBank Broadway Series season
  • Ad Hoc membership on a PlayhouseSquare Board Committee
  • Invitation to Leadership Society-only events
  • Opportunity to purchase 2 KeyBank Broadway Series subscription seats in Donor Circle
  • Advance notice and pre-sale ticketing for select PlayhouseSquare productions, including Jump Back Ball
  • Discounted admission for Jump Back Ball and seasonal parties
  • A dedicated phone line for all your ticketing needs
  • Invitation to Broadway pre-show receptions
  • Invitation to Broadway master classes and special education events
  • Opportunity to join a Partners Committee
  • Invitation to all Partners events including Jump Back Ball, Membership Open House, Tinsel Town Party, seasonal parties, happy hours and more
  • Partners updates and E-News flashes
  • Access Donor Information Hotline with just announced shows
  • Receive PlayhouseSquare Donor Magazine

Standard Partner's Membership

Orchestra Ovation ($300-$599)

  • Invitation to one Leadership Society event per year
  • Invitations to special receptions
  • Recognition in final playbill of the KeyBank Broadway Series season
  • Advance notice and pre-sale ticketing for select PlayhouseSquare productions, including Jump Back Ball
  • Discounted admission for Jump Back Ball and seasonal parties
  • A dedicated phone line for all your ticketing needs
  • Invitation to Broadway pre-show receptions
  • Invitation to Broadway master classes and special education events
  • Opportunity to join a Partners Committee
  • Invitation to all Partners events including Jump Back Ball, Membership Open House, Tinsel Town Party, seasonal parties, happy hours and more
  • Partners updates and E-News flashes
  • Access Donor Information Hotline with just announced shows
  • Receive PlayhouseSquare Donor Magazine

Mezzanine Master ($100-$299)

  • Advance notice and pre-sale ticketing for select PlayhouseSquare productions, including Jump Back Ball
  • Discounted admission for Jump Back Ball and seasonal parties
  • Invitation to Broadway pre-show receptions
  • Invitation to Broadway master classes and special education events
  • Opportunity to join a Partners Committee
  • Invitation to all Partners events including Jump Back Ball, Membership Open House, Tinsel Town Party, seasonal parties, happy hours and more
  • Partners updates and E-News flashes
  • Access Donor Information Hotline with just announced shows
  • Receive PlayhouseSquare Donor Magazine

Balcony’s Best ($50 individual; $75 couple)

  • Opportunity to join a Partners Committee
  • Invitation to all Partners events including Jump Back Ball, Membership Open House, Tinsel Town Party, seasonal parties, happy hours and more
  • Partners updates and E-News flashes
  • Access Donor Information Hotline with just announced shows
  • Receive PlayhouseSquare Donor Magazine

Pals

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Kids ages 4-12 have their own special group at PlayhouseSquare. Share your love of the performing arts with the children in your life. Pals memberships make great gifts.

Learn more about Pals

PALS Family Membership – $50

Pals Performance Package with ticket purchase for each Children’s Theater Series (CTS) performance includes:

  • 2 Free Concession Vouchers
  • 1 Free Parking Pass for the PlayhouseSquare Garage
  • Personalized Ticketing
  • 1 Free Admission to each CTS Workshop+

Pals Performance Package with ticket purchase for select family performances (past examples: Sesame Street Live and Dora the Explorer Live) includes:

  • 2 Free Concession Vouchers
  • 1 Free Parking Pass for the PlayhouseSquare Garage
  • Personalized Ticketing
  • 2 Child Admissions to all Pals meet and greets and pre-show parties+
  • Special Pals opportunity at the annual Cinema at the Square
  • Exclusive Opportunities during the International Children’s Festival
  • Quarterly Pals Pages Newsletter
  • Pals Welcome Packet for each child
  • Discounted Tickets for the Tinsel Town Holiday Party

PALS PLUS Family Membership – $75

Pals Performance Package with ticket purchase for each Children’s Theater Series (CTS) performance includes:

  • 4 Free Concession Vouchers
  • 1 Free Parking Pass for the PlayhouseSquare Garage
  • Personalized Ticketing
  • 2 Passes to each CTS workshop+

Pals Performance Package with ticket purchase for select family performances (past examples: Sesame Street Live and Dora the Explorer Live) includes:

  • 4 Free Concession Vouchers
  • 1 Free Parking Pass for the PlayhouseSquare Garage
  • Personalized Ticketing
  • 4 Child Admissions to all Pals meet and greets and pre-show parties+
  • Special Pals opportunity at the annual Cinema at the Square
  • Exclusive Opportunities during the International Children’s Festival
  • Quarterly Pals Pages Newsletter
  • Pals Welcome Packet for each child including a commemorative Pals Gift
  • Opportunity to purchase tickets to select family performances before the general public
  • Discounted Tickets for the Tinsel Town Holiday Party

Admittance fee for each additional child (adults free), reservations required.

Other Donation Opportunities

Make a Donation to the Education Fund

If you prefer to make a one-time gift, you can donate to our Education Fund or by calling 216-348-5268

Learn more about the Education Fund

Make a Match

Increase your support through your company’s matching gift program.

Learn more about matching gifts

Leave a Legacy

Include PlayhouseSquare in your will or estate. Contact Michelle Ryan Stewart at 216-348-5260 for more information.

Learn more about Endowment/Planned Giving