2025–2026 KeyBank Broadway Series Season Ticket Guidebook
SEASON TICKET GUIDEBOOK
Dear Friend,
As we raise the curtain on the 2025–26 KeyBank Broadway Series at Playhouse Square, we’re absolutely thrilled to welcome you to what promises to be a dazzling and unforgettable season.
This year’s lineup is nothing short of extraordinary: The Notebook, Hell’s Kitchen, Stereophonic, Suffs, Water for Elephants, The Outsiders, and The Great Gatsby will grace our stages— each bringing its own unique energy, artistry, and heart.
We’re especially proud to be launching the national tours of The Notebook and Hell’s Kitchen right here in Cleveland—giving you, our loyal season ticket holders, the incredible opportunity to be the very first audiences in the country to experience these acclaimed productions. It’s a privilege we don’t take lightly, and we can’t wait to share these Broadway tour premieres with you.
We’re also deeply honored to celebrate another remarkable milestone that you have made possible: Playhouse Square is once again home to the largest season ticket community in the country. Your enthusiasm and support continue to inspire us, and it’s your love for live theater that makes Cleveland a beacon for Broadway across the nation.
Should you have any questions or need assistance at any point during the season, our Season Ticket Services team is here to help every step of the way. You can reach them at 216-664-6050, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thank you for being an essential part of our community. Whether it’s your first season or your thirty fifth (we know there are 100 of you!), we’re so grateful to share these magical moments with you—and we can’t wait to see you at Playhouse Square.
Warm regards,
David Greene Senior Vice President of Programming Playhouse Square
Jason Schmidt & Brody Grant in THE OUTSIDERS - Photo by Matthew Murphy
Visit playhousesquare.org/mobiletickets for instructions and helpful videos on managing your tickets online. For additional support, contact our Mobile Assistance Team at 216-377-2240 or email mobiletickethelp@playhousesquare.org.
Kecia Lewis and Maleah Joi Moon in HELL’S KITCHEN - Photo by Marc J. Franklin
SERVICE
Our promise.
Our team of Season Ticket Services professionals are available to assist you with all of your account needs Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. From helping you redeem your benefits to answering any questions you have along the way, we invite you to visit us online, email, or call for help. We hope to provide you with the very best in personal and attentive service. Your Season Ticket Services team is always happy to help you get the most from your Broadway in CLE experience!
Schedule an appointment with us and we will be ready when you are ready.
Original Broadway Compan of THE NOTEBOOK - Photo by Julieta Cervantes
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The Broadway Company of HELL’S KITCHEN - Photo by Marc J. Franklin
SWAP-A-SHOW®
With your flexible Swap-a-Show® benefit, you can trade in your tickets from one show on the series for additional tickets to another KeyBank Broadway Series show. Or, use this one-time benefit to swap into a show from our Encore Collection of performances. Be sure to call your Season Ticket Services team to make your swap request. Swap-AShow® allows for one swap per season and is valid until the show’s opening. So, please submit your request before the start of the show you wish to swap out of.
Your SWAP deadlines for each show are listed below:
The Notebook: September 5
Hell’s Kitchen: October 9
Stereophonic: January 5
Suffs: February 2
Water for Elephants: March 9
The Outsiders: April 27
The Great Gatsby: June 8
James Schultz, Aerina DeBoer, and the Touring Company of Dr. Seuss’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! The Musical - Photo by Jeremy Daniel
TICKET EXCHANGES
Same show. Different day.
The ultimate in flexibility! Season Ticket Holders have the benefit to exchange tickets at no additional cost (a savings of $25 per exchange). If you choose to exchange for a performance with a higher ticket price than what you originally purchased, you will only be charged the difference. All exchange requests must be made prior to your scheduled performance, preferably with 48 hour notice. Unfortunately, there are no refunds for missed performances.
Kelly Denice Taylor The North American Tour Boleyn Company of SIX - Photo by Joan Marcus
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Jenn Colella and the Broadway Company of SUFFS - Photo by Joan Marcus
for Playhouse Square
Ohio residents can show their passion for Playhouse Square as they hit the road with the new Playhouse Square organizational license plate. All Ohio motorists are eligible to purchase the specialty license plate which features the Playhouse Square logo.
For more information and pricing, please visit bmv.ohio.gov or your local BMV Deputy Registrar License Agency.
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PLAYHOUSE SQUARE DISTRICT
Restaurant and Bars
3 The Bulkley Bar | 1501 Euclid Avenue
Offers specialty cocktails, wines and other pre- and post-show drinks.
4 Cibréo Italian Kitchen | 1438 Euclid Avenue
Cibréo Italian Kitchen is a Tuscan-themed restaurant serving authentic Italian dinners. Cibréo features fresh + local ingredients, signature cocktails and fine wines. 216-862-9212 | thedriftwoodgroup.com
5 Corbo’s Bakery | 1603 Euclid Avenue
Explore Corbo’s Playhouse Square, a full service bakery right next to the KeyBank State Theatre. Enjoy in-bakery dining or carry out of some of the most delicious baked goods in Cleveland.
216-400-7170
6 Hofbräuhaus Cleveland | 1550 Chester Avenue
Hofbräuhaus Cleveland is a German Microbrewery, Restaurant and Biergarten offering authentic German favorites, fresh bier brewed onsite and live music every day!
216-621-2337 | hofbrauhauscleveland.com
7 Parnell’s Irish Pub | 1415 Euclid Avenue
Cozy Irish pub nestled in the heart of Playhouse Square. Over seventy whiskeys and ten draft selections. Private party room available upon request. Bar service only but carry in food welcome.
216-862-8953 | parnells.pub/
8 Republic Food + Drink | 1425 Euclid Avenue
Republic Food + Drink serves up American pub fare and features a drink menu built around bourbon.
216-400-7133 | thedriftwoodgroup.com
9 RJF Presidents’ Club
Members Only RJF Presidents’ Club is a private dining room and lounge open to annual donors at the Gold Founder ($3,500) level and higher. The Club provides a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere to entertain guests and clients before and after a show.
For information on becoming a member visit playhousesquare.org/giving
PLAYHOUSE SQUARE DISTRICT
Restaurant and Bars
10 Sushi En | 1507 Euclid Avenue
Sushi En’s menu offers delicious Japanese cuisine inspired by traditional flavors for lunch and dinner in the Playhouse Square District. 216-716-8654 | sushiendowntown.com
11 1942 Tacos & Tequila | 1220 Huron Rd. E 1942 Tacos & Tequila highlights the best of authentic Mexican cuisine. Enjoy a variety tacos, burritos and, of course, margaritas.
216-727-0188
12 The Friar’s Table | 1305 Euclid Avenue
The Friars’ Table is steeped in the Franciscan tradition of care and community and brings a cuisine focusing on Monastic ingredients and techniques. Features dishes including hearty soups and stews along with wine and cocktails highlighting simplicity and tradition. 216-230-2017 | thefriarstable.org
DISTRICT 1350 Euclid Avenue 216-858-1000 | districtcleveland.com
21 The Fruit Stand 1505 Euclid Avenue 216-417-7836 | thefruitstandohio.com
The Brasserie 1501 Euclid Avenue 23 Something Good Social Kitchen 1302 Euclid Avenue somethinggoodcle.com 24 Yours Truly 1228 Euclid Avenue 216-621-2700 | ytr.com
Playhouse Square special.
As a valued member of the Playhouse Square family, you help preserve what makes this place unique. Ticket sales cover only a small portion of our operating costs. We rely on generous donors to sustain performances, programs, and our historic theaters. Help us keep Playhouse Square a place of joy, inspiration and community for generations to come. For more information visit playhousesquare.org/giving
Playhouse Square is working “Beyond the Stage” on initiatives designed to create a must-visit destination for local residents and visitors from out of town, complementing the efforts of downtown and regional partners to elevate Cleveland’s profile for business, living and tourism. With a robust performance schedule and majestically restored historic theaters at the core of our work, Playhouse Square continues to expand “Beyond the Stage” to enhance the experience of theatergoers and provide a welcoming environment for residents and visitors.
As a part of the “Beyond the Stage” initiative, the Playhouse Square District is adding new dining destinations. Something Good Social Kitchen is now open in the pavilion at Playhouse Square Plaza. The venue, co-founded by Random Acts of Kindness Everywhere creator Ricky Smith, has a menu featuring hot dogs, burgers & fries. And the best part? Every meal purchased helps to feed someone in need or someone deserving.
Nationally recognized Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop will serve ice cream in the Hanna Building (1422 Euclid Ave.), while Encore will serve experiential cocktails in an intimate, upscale lounge located on the ground floor of The Lumen (1580 Euclid Ave). Official opening dates for each venue will be announced in the near future.
On the heels of THE NOTEBOOK and HELL’S KITCHEN, Playhouse Square Season Ticket Holders will continue to be the first in the country to eperience new touring productions.
DEATH BECOMES HER will launch its North American tour in Cleveland, kicking off our 2026–27 KeyBank Broadway Series in September 2026. This is a direct result of Ohio legislation dedicating tax credits to theatrical productions in the state.
Stay tuned for future announcements as we reveal more shows coming to the 2026–27 KeyBank Broadway Series over the coming weeks and months.
Now is an exciting time to be a part of our KeyBank Broadway Series family, and we look forward to sharing more developments that will enhance your visits to the Playhouse Square District.
THANK YOU
We extend our sincere gratitude to KeyBank for their continued title sponsorship of the KeyBank Broadway Series. The 2025–26 season marks an exciting milestone, 20 years of partnership, and we are honored to celebrate KeyBank for being a steadfast, engaged, and truly valued partner to Playhouse Square, our audiences, the district and the broader community.
Samantha Pauly & cast in the Broadway production of THE GREAT GATSBY - Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman
Michael Fatica, Taran Killam, Drew Reddington, Ethan Slater in the Broadway production of SPAMALOT - Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman
