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Playhouse Square

1615 Euclid Ave, Cleveland OH
Cleveland, OH 44115

Upcoming Shows

C.S. Lewis On Stage: Further Up & Further In

C.S. Lewis On Stage: Further Up & Further In

Jun 20 – Jun 21, 2026

Don’t miss this mesmerizing, one-of-a-kind stage experience that promises to take you further up and further in the heart and mind of C.S. Lewis.Award-winning actor...

C.S. Lewis On Stage: Further Up and Further In

C.S. Lewis On Stage: Further Up and Further In

Jun 20 – Jun 21, 2026

Award-winning actor Max McLean’s tour de force performance captures C.S. Lewis’ magnetic personality, astonishing eloquence and laugh-out-loud wit to create an onstage experience venturing deep...

Disney's The Lion King

Jul 8 – Aug 16, 2026

Disney's The Lion King returns to Cleveland for a limited engagement, featuring Peter Hargrave as Scar, David D'Lancy Wilson as Mufasa, Zama Magudulela as Rafiki,...

The Magicians Table

Aug 26 – Sep 20, 2026

The Magicians Table is a table-side close-up magic experience direct from London, presented in partnership with Right Angle Entertainment. Guests enter the world of a...



Review: THE GREAT GATSBY: A NEW MUSICAL at Connor Palace


by Steve Sucato - June 12, 2026

THE GREAT GATSBY: A NEW MUSICAL is Surprisingly Great...

Review: FREAK THE MIGHTY at Cleveland Play House


by Julie Zatko - June 02, 2026

What did our critic think of FREAK THE MIGHTY at Cleveland Play House?...

Review: THE WIZ at Stranahan Theatre


by Julie Zatko - May 27, 2026

Dorthy Gale arrives at Stranahan Theater by tornado (and tour bus!) as Broadway in Toledo brings the National Tour of The Wiz to town this week. I had a delightful night easing on down the road with familiar characters reimagined in a creative and moving way. The production is top-quality, featuring...

Review: YY DANCE COMPANY at Mimi Ohio Theatre


by Steve Sucato - April 29, 2026

​​​​​​​DanceCleveland’s 69th season came to a satisfying close Saturday night at Playhouse Square’s Mimi Ohio Theatre with the Northeast Ohio debut of YY Dance Company....

Review: THE SHARK IS BROKEN at The Toledo Repertoire Theatre


by Julie Zatko - April 27, 2026

Summertime is approaching, and it may not be safe to go back in the water. No, not because of algae blooms or the occasional Lake Erie shark rumor (seriously, look it up), but because “Bruce,” the infamous mechanical shark from Jaws, has resurfaced at The Toledo Repertoire Theatre. ...

Review: THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour Arrives in Toledo


by Julie Zatko - April 08, 2026

Jay Gatsby is throwing a party at the Stranahan Theater—and it does not disappoint. The North American tour of The Great Gatsby is a full-out, glamorous toast to the Roaring Twenties....

Review: MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY - GRAHAM 100 at Playhouse Square's KeyBank State Theatre


by Steve Sucato - February 04, 2026

What did our critic think of MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY - GRAHAM 100 at KeyBank State Theatre At Playhouse Square?...

Review: STEREOPHONIC at Connor Palace (Key Bank Broadway Series)


by Roy Berko - January 08, 2026

STEREOPHONIC, which is now on stage at the Connor Palace, is a 4-act, 3-hour production, was written by American playwright David Adjmi, with music composed by Will Butler.   ...

Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Beck Center For The Arts


by Roy Berko - December 09, 2025

When I reviewed it on Broadway, several year ago, my capsule judgment stated: SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS THE BROADWAY MUSICAL is a wonder of neon psychedelic delight starring a character-perfect lead surrounded by a fun-centered cast which should delight adults and children of all ages!”  ...

Review: SPAMALOT at Connor Palace


by Roy Berko - December 05, 2025

SPAMALOT, also known at MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT: A MUSICAL (LOVINGLY) RIPPED OFF FROM THE MOTION PICTURE MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL, is settled in at the Connor Palace for a short run (December 1-6). ...

Past Shows

The Abnormal Heart

The Abnormal Heart

Nov 21 – Nov 22, 2025

Winner of the 2024 Off-Broadway United Solo Pride Award and celebrated sold-out 2024 Hollywood Fringe run, “The Abnormal Heart” is an unmissable solo piece by...

An Evening with Fran Lebowitz

FeaturedAn Evening with Fran Lebowitz

Oct 21

Experience the humor and insight of Fran Lebowitz, an author and cultural critic whose essays have been praised for their sharp wit and timeless observations....

The Book of Mormon

Sep 30 – Oct 1, 2025

The Book of Mormon, a Tony Award-winning musical, will be showcased at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall for two performances on September 30 and October...

Peter Pan

Apr 9 – Apr 13, 2025

The newly-imagined national tour of Peter Pan premieres at Playhouse Square from April 9 to April 13, 2025. Directed by Lonny Price, this production features...

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

FeaturedThe Simon & Garfunkel Story

Mar 20

The Simon & Garfunkel Story covers the duo’s humble beginnings as Tom & Jerry, to their incredible success as one of the best-selling music groups of...

'Twas The Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil

Featured'Twas The Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil

Dec 4 – Dec 15, 2024

It’s the holidays, and this year, things are different. For years, Isabella and her father have read “Twas the Night Before Christmas” together. But this...

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical

Oct 8 – Oct 27, 2024

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical tells the inspiring true story of Neil Diamond's rise from humble beginnings in Brooklyn to becoming an iconic...

Strictly Gershwin

FeaturedStrictly Gershwin

Oct 3 – Oct 6, 2024

Give our regards to Broadway! This glittering blockbuster performance promises to be the entertainment event of the year. Set to the incomparable music of George...

The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

Dec 14 – Dec 23, 2023

The Cleveland holiday favorite "The Nutcracker" returns to Playhouse Square’s Connor Palace! Now with 11 performances over two weekends.

THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER & THE HAZELNUTS

THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER & THE HAZELNUTS

Oct 17

Celebrating their 45th anniversary in 2017, The Manhattan Transfer continues to set the standard as one of the world’s greatest and most innovative vocal groups....

Videos


Mean Girls in Cleveland Mean Girls
Beck Center for the Arts (7/10-8/09)
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE in Cleveland A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
The Stranahan Theater (6/16-6/21)
Comedian Paula Poundstone at The Kent Stage Saturday June 27th in Cleveland Comedian Paula Poundstone at The Kent Stage Saturday June 27th
The Kent Stage (6/27-6/27)
Annie in Cleveland Annie
Near West Theatre (11/20-12/06)
O.A.R. in Cleveland O.A.R.
Blossom Music Center (9/11-9/11)
The Wizard of Oz in Cleveland The Wizard of Oz
Cassidy Theatre (10/06-10/25)
Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Richie Furay bringing the hits to The Kent Stage July 16th in Cleveland Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Richie Furay bringing the hits to The Kent Stage July 16th
The Kent Stage (7/16-7/16)
Little Feat Bringing Their 'The Last Farewell Tour' To Goodyear Theater On November 9th in Cleveland Little Feat Bringing Their 'The Last Farewell Tour' To Goodyear Theater On November 9th
Goodyear Theater (11/09-11/09)
Couple Therapy - The Theatrical Show is coming to the Lorain Palace Theatre on October 16th in Cleveland Couple Therapy - The Theatrical Show is coming to the Lorain Palace Theatre on October 16th
Lorain Palace Theatre (10/16-10/16)
The Producers in Cleveland The Producers
Short North Stage - Garden Theater (3/12-4/11)