On September 6 we welcome THE NOTEBOOK to our stage and with it the launch of our 2025-26 KeyBank Broadway Series. And another season of shows means another season of sips! Our friends at Tito's are back to serve up a concoction of cocktails to cheers the year of Broadway ahead.
The KeyBank Broadway Series is bringing seven spectacular productions to Cleveland, and you won’t want to miss a single moment. With only a few days left until our series launch, now is the time to secure your season tickets.
Visit playhousesquare.org/broadway to become a season ticket holder and guarantee your spot for the best of Broadway!
And as you plan your nights at the theater, why not add a little extra sparkle to the experience? With Tito’s Handmade Vodka—Playhouse Square’s proud partner—we’ve crafted seven signature cocktails inspired by each of our seven Broadway shows. Think of them as the perfect pre-show toast: a delicious way to set the mood before the lights go down and the curtain goes up!
Sip The Show
The Notebook: Summer Love Spritz
Romantic, nostalgic, and full of Southern charm—this light spritz is as timeless and tender as the love story that inspired it.
1.5 oz Tito’s Handmade Vodka
2 oz white peach juice
1 oz lemon juice
Top with sparkling water
Garnish: peach slice & mint sprig
Hell’s Kitchen: Keys to the Fire
Spicy, bold, and infused with NYC grit—this cocktail channels Alicia Keys’ fiery energy and the pulse of the city that never sleeps.
2 oz Tito’s Handmade Vodka
0.5 oz lime juice
0.5 oz jalapeño simple syrup
Splash of cranberry juice
Garnish: lime wheel & jalapeño slice
Stereophonic: Studio Session Smash
Moody yet creative, this drink hums with retro vibes and a touch of rock & roll swagger—perfect for a night of music and memory.
8 oz orange liqueur
2 oz pomegranate juice
8 oz sparkling water
8 oz lemonade
4 oz orange juice
4 oz dashes cinnamon
2 cups frozen berries (blueberries, blackberries, strawberries)
Suffs: Votes & Vodka
Strong, floral, and empowering, this cocktail honors history while adding a refreshing modern twist—just like the groundbreaking women who changed it.
1.5 oz Tito’s Handmade Vodka
1 oz hibiscus tea (chilled)
0.5 oz honey syrup
0.5 oz lemon juice
Garnish: edible flower or lemon wheel
Water for Elephants: Big Top Cooler
Step right up! This vibrant, whimsical cocktail captures the magic and spectacle of the circus under the big top.
1½ oz Tito’s Handmade Vodka
4oz lemonade
1 oz lavender syrup
1 wheel lemon, garnish
1 sprig lavender, garnish
The Outsiders: Stay Gold Mule
Classic and refreshing, this cocktail is gritty but hopeful—just like the unforgettable story of brotherhood, resilience, and staying gold.
2 oz Tito’s Handmade Vodka
0.5 oz lime juice
Ginger beer to top
Garnish: mint sprig & gold sugar rim
The Great Gatsby: Roaring 20s Martini
Glamorous, elegant, and worthy of a Jazz Age toast—this martini brings the sparkle of the Roaring ’20s to your glass.
2 oz Tito’s Handmade Vodka
0.5 oz dry vermouth
Dash of orange bitters
Garnish: lemon twist & gold sugar rim
Raise a glass to #BroadwayCleveland
This Broadway season is all about unforgettable nights filled with music, story, and spectacle. So why not begin your evening with a cocktail that matches the spirit of the show you’re about to see? Whether you’re sipping something bold, whimsical, romantic, or glamorous, Tito’s Handmade Vodka will help you toast to the magic of live theater.
Don’t miss your chance to experience every show in the season, visit playhousesquare.org/broadway today to become a season ticket holder. Here’s to #BroadwayCleveland, lasting memories, and these Tito's cocktails that make this season worth celebrating—cheers!