Tour and Travel Planners

Playhouse Square in downtown Cleveland and its resident companies present more than 1,000 live theatrical performances and events annually.

As the largest performing arts center in the country outside of New York, chances we can find a performance that will make a memorable theater experience for your entire group! We welcome groups of all sizes: from 10 to hundreds we have the facilities, amenities and capacity to satisfy the needs of your group with experiences you will not find anywhere else.

The Playhouse Square Difference:

  • Most affordable and convenient way to experience the best of Broadway​
  • ​Behind-the-scenes pre-show talks
  • Private, guided tours of historic theaters
  • Many outstanding dining options within walking distance
  • ​FREE motor coach parking
  • Discounted rates at Crowne Plaza Cleveland, right in the heart of Playhouse Square

2026-27 Broadway Week Day Matinee Performances:

Our 2026–27 Broadway season is designed with Bus Touring Groups in mind, featuring multiple weekday matinee performances for added convenience! Groups of ten or more receive first access to prime seating, including lower‑level and floor‑level seats.

Death Becomes Her | September 12–October 3, 2026

NATIONAL TOUR LAUNCH!

Death Becomes Her is the Tony Award-winning, drop-dead hilarious new musical comedy based on the classic 1992 film. It tells the story of two best frenemies who would do anything to look eternally fabulous and one-up each other...even take a secret potion that’s to die for.

Weekday Matinee Available: Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.

Wicked | December 9, 2026–January 3, 2027

Welcome to the wonderful Land of Oz... where there is a young woman, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one good and the other one wicked.

 

Five Weekday Matinees Available:

  • Thursday, December 10, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, December 23, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, December 24, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, December 30, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, December 31, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.

The Phantom of the Opera | April 14–May 9, 2027

The Phantom is back to thrill audiences once again! Cameron Mackintosh presents a revitalized new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, which was rapturously received by London critics when it reopened in 2021. Featuring Maria Björnson’s brilliant original design and based on the celebrated direction of Harold Prince, with musical staging and choreography by Gillian Lynne, PHANTOM now returns “more spectacular than ever” (Sunday Express) to Playhouse Square.

Weekday Matinee Available:

  • Thursday, April 15, 2027, at 1:30 p.m.

Jersey Boys | July 13–18, 2027

The original Broadway sensation returns to the road! Celebrating 20 years - Jersey style! They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard… and the radio just couldn’t get enough of. The show features all their hits, including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Oh What a Night,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Beggin’” and “Working My Way Back to You.”  

 

Weekday Matinee Available:

  • Thursday, July 15, 2027, at 1:00 p.m.

NEW BROADWAY SEASON ANNOUNCED!

If these weekday matinee performances don’t fit your group’s schedule, we have you covered! With many additional performance dates and even more exciting shows in our 2026–27 season, there are plenty of options to choose from. Click the button below to explore more shows and performance dates.

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Jim Kraizel is Playhouse Square's dedicated Senior Account Executive for the tour and travel industry. With over 25 years at Playhouse Square, he specializes travel and senior groups and is passionate about bringing new visitors to Cleveland! Contact Jim today if you have any questions:

Jim Kraizel
Senior Account Executive
Phone: 216-640-8605
Email: jim.kraizel@playhousesquare.org

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