PlayhouseSquare's 2013-2014 KeyBank Broadway Series Launch Draws Crowd of More Than 1,500

Tuesday evening, March 19th, 2013, PlayhouseSquare revealed its highly anticipated 2013-2014 KeyBank Broadway Series in the historic State Theatre. The exciting seven-show Series was announced by Senior Vice President of Theater Operations, Gina Vernaci, to a crowd of over 1,500+. The captivated audience began their evening with a surprise performance by Cleveland's own All-City Drum Line, who marched down the aisles to kick-off the event. The crowd was treated to video clips of the various productions in the Series, interspersed with Vernaci's playful and eloquent commentary. The evening was capped off with a special performance from Anne Brummel, star of the 2nd North American Tour of Wicked, who charmed the audience as Elphaba, while belting out the smash hit "Defying Gravity."

The evening revealed that the new Series will include an assortment of fan-favorites and some fresh award-winning works which will be making their Cleveland debuts. Prior to the announcement, Vernaci noted "PlayhouseSquare is delighted to present these seven exquisite productions to Northeast Ohio. Due to the commitment of our 27,000+ season ticket holders and generous support of our donors and KeyBank, Cleveland audiences will once again experience the wonderment of the Great White Way in their own backyard. With an incredible line-up that includes some of the most beloved music ever produced for Broadway, breathtaking and innovative dance, and whimsical story-telling, this Series is bound to delight one and all!"

Season tickets to the 2013-2014 KeyBank Broadway Series at PlayhouseSquare are now available by calling 216-640-8800 or online at www.PlayhouseSquare.org/broadway. Seven-show KeyBank Broadway Series season ticket packages range from $110-$565 per seat. Ticket plans can start under $10 per month, when you use the 12-month payment plan and purchase by June 30, 2013.