Ticket & Theater Guidelines

Each individual show’s producer or artist determines the seating guidelines for late arriving guests. In some instances, if you arrive after the show begins, you may be asked to wait until there is a natural break in the act before going to your seat.

Playhouse Square inspects all handbags, diaper bags and cases at points of entry. The following items are not permitted in Playhouse Square theaters. Please leave them in your car or at home.

• Backpacks and other large bags
• Cameras; camera phones; audio, video and digital recorders; and paging devices. 
• Outside food and beverage 
• Playhouse Square is a firearms-free facility. No one except on-duty law enforcement officials is permitted to possess or carry a firearm on the premises.

Cameras; camera phones; audio, video and digital recorders; and paging devices are not permitted in the theaters. Anyone found to be recording or photographing a performance without permission may be ejected without refund.

If the ticket holder’s conduct endangers or disrupts the performers or other guests, Playhouse Square reserves the right to remove the ticket holder from the premises. No refunds will be made.

• Playhouse Square prides itself on offering a diverse selection of arts entertainment. Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. Guests are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the shows we offer in order to make informed decisions prior to purchasing tickets.
• Children age two and older are welcome to attend performances at Playhouse Square. We encourage parents to use their discretion when deciding if a show is appropriate for their child. Regardless of age, all children must have a ticket and be seated with an adult. At designated shows, children of all ages are welcome and children under the age of one will be admitted without charge to sit on an adult’s lap.

There is no dress code! Wear whatever makes you feel most comfortable. Playhouse Square is your performing arts center and we want you to feel most welcome, regardless of wardrobe.

The type of performance can sometimes be the best indicator of what is most often worn by others. For example, the audiences might be dressier for a live theater event than they might be for a pop/rock concert, comedy or family show. 

Men often wear casual slacks with a button down shirt or sweater and jacket while others opt for jeans and a polo shirt. Some men even prefer wearing a suit. Attire for the ladies varies from dresses and skirts to pants and jeans. 

Proper footwear may be a consideration, as most of our historic theaters do not have elevator, and you may need to access your seats via stairs.
 

Playhouse Square is not able to verify the authenticity of tickets purchased through third parties. Learn more about how to protect yourself from purchasing fraudulent tickets.

By attending an event at Playhouse Square, you consent to the use of your image or likeness incidental to any live or recorded video, photography, or transmission or reproduction of the event you are attending.

Playhouse Square offers mobile ticket delivery on most shows. Simply choose "Digital Touch Free Delivery" as your delivery method and your tickets will arrive in your email inbox, ready to be added to your iOS or Android device. Learn how to access and add your mobile tickets to your device. 

Smoking, including electronic smoking or "vaping," is not permitted indoors at Playhouse Square.

The experience of a live performance can be ruined by the interruption of ringtones, vibrating phones or conversation. The magic of a darkened theater can be disrupted by the light of text messaging. Please be considerate to others and remember to turn off your mobile device for the duration of the show.

All ticket sales are final. Refunds, exchanges or retroactive discounts are not possible.

Playhouse Square has the right to revoke tickets purchased for the purpose of reselling them
at a higher price or tickets being sold at a price higher than listed on our website (playhousesquare.org).

Performances are not canceled and refunds are not provided due to weather conditions. Our Performance Updates page includes the most up-to-date information regarding show delays or cancelations.