Hear ye, hear ye! By royal decree, the Jump Back Ball is coming back to Playhouse Square!
Citizens of the kingdom are invited to the 36th Jump Back Ball, being held in the KeyBank State Theatre on Saturday, February 27, 2027, with the theme of “A Knight to Remember.” This evening of medieval merriment is hosted by Partners, Playhouse Square’s young professionals group. Proceeds from this annual fundraiser go directly to the not-for-profit’s educational programming including, Classroom Connection Workshops, which enhance learning for virtual and in-person student performances; sensory-friendly programming; and the high school musical theater program, The Dazzle Awards presented by Pat and John Chapman.
Tickets are now available for purchase at playhousesquare.org/jumpbackball. General admission for the public starts at $155, which includes access to the open bar and live music, as well as complimentary parking in the Playhouse Square Garage. VIP tickets start at $200 and include an extra hour of exclusive entertainment and valet parking. Note that general admission prices increase as the event date approaches.
Those in attendance are encouraged to dress on theme as they enjoy hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, games of chance, raffles and dancing along to the entertainment from local performers.
If you are interested in helping make Jump Back Ball come to life, volunteers can attend Shop Nights to create and build the larger-than-life décor for the event! The first Shop Night is January 28, 2027, and there are several more throughout February. For a full schedule and more information, visit our website.
The event is co-chaired by Partners Board members Justine Buzalka and Caroline Gray. Partners is the official young professionals group of Playhouse Square. It provides unique leadership, volunteer and social opportunities to people in their 20s and 30s.
Jump Back Ball is made possible by the generous support of KeyBank; Data Genomix; Parker Hannifin; Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP; Deloitte LLP; Ohio CAT; Roetzel & Andress, LPA; MAI Capital Management; Tito’s Handmade Vodka; Benesch; Duke Print Mail Solutions; nicholas guglielmo; Patrice Kouvas; type+design, Zenex International and Pope's.