THE LION KING, Nikki Glaser, Hasan Minhaj & Ronny Chieng, and More At Playhouse Square This Summer

Playhouse Square has announced its lineup of performances and events for August 2026, featuring Broadway, comedy, magic, special events, and community programming throughout the month.

Continuing its Cleveland engagement through August 16, Disney's The Lion King remains on stage at the KeyBank State Theatre.

Comedy fans can catch Hasan Hates Ronny, Ronny Hates Hasan at Connor Palace on August 28. The comedy tour brings together longtime friends and comedians Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng for an evening of stand-up. Nikki Glaser follows with performances of The Stunning Tour on August 29 and 30, also at Connor Palace.

From August 26–30, audiences can experience The Magicians Table at Cibrèo Privato, offering an intimate theatrical magic experience.

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August 2026 at Playhouse Square

Broadway

• Disney's The Lion King
  • July 8 – August 16
  • KeyBank State Theatre

Comedy

• Hasan Hates Ronny, Ronny Hates Hasan
  • August 28 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Connor Palace
• Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour
  • August 29–30 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Connor Palace

Magic

• The Magicians Table
  • August 26–30
  • Cibrèo Privato

Special Events

• Dance for Parkinson's: Classes
  • August 3–31 at 11:00 a.m.
  • Playhouse Square
• Playhouse Square Public Tours
  • August 15
• Playhouse Square Restoration Tours
  • August 17 at 6:30 p.m.