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The Allen, Outcalt, and Helen
Theatres are all located at
1407 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115
CPH is dedicated to serving diverse audiences with nationally acclaimed education programs.
in your school:
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Student matinees are back, live and in-person this season at CPH. Reserve your seats today for a unique opportunity to experience captivating performances as part of your school day curriculum.
Our student matinee program includes:
Through the generosity of Walter & Jean Kalberer, we are able to offer student matinees all season long. Don’t miss your chance to join the thousands of students that have experienced the thrill of live theatre. Book your tickets today!
For student matinee tickets, please call (216) 400-7053.
September 25, 2024
Jane Austen’s most beloved work brought to life! This classic English love story is a surprisingly hilarious, refreshingly modern romcom that celebrates the thrills of ?nding your perfectly imperfect match.
Additional student matinee on September 18 at 2:00pm. Call the number above for details.
Content Advisory: Misogynistic/sexist attitudes and opinions, expressed comically
October 23, 2024
Fifteen-year-old? Heidi competed for college scholarships by participating in Constitutional debate competitions across the country. In this hilarious, hopeful, and achingly human new play, Heidi recalls the profound relationship between four generations of women and the founding document that shaped their lives.
Additional student matinee on October 30 at 2:00pm. Call the number above for details.
Content Advisory: Descriptions of domestic/sexual violence and abuse against women, including murder and abduction; discussions about abortion; mention of racism, ableism, classicism, and homophobia; adult language
December 5 & December 11, 2024
One boy. One holiday wish. And a world conspiring to make sure it doesn’t come true. The record-breaking show returns to the Allen Theatre in all its pink-bunny-suit, glowing-leg-lamp, triple-dog-daring glory. The perfect holiday treat!
Content Advisory: Bullying and physical violence among children, use of an air rifle gun, imagination sequences featuring a toy gun, allusions to swearing
February 12, 2025
Shakespeare’s Hamlet has been invited to the backyard barbeque! In this Pulitzer-Prize winning play, a visit from beyond the grave reveals family secrets and scandalous generational trauma. How will “Juicy,” a queer Southern Black mama’s boy, reconcile the truth in service of his own liberation?
Content Advisory: Mature adult language, sexual and descriptive language, stage haze/fog, flashing light effects, violence, alcohol consumption, drug use, body dysmorphia, homophobic and racial slurs
March 12, 2025
Set in Cleveland Heights and spanning LeBron James’ rookie season to the 2016 NBA Championship, the play follows die-hard Clevelanders Shawn and Matt as they navigate their turbulent friendship through their shared love of the game.
Content Advisory: Adult language, frank conversations about race/racism, explorations of grief, mild “locker room” talk
Tickets
Education
(216) 400-7096 • boxoffice@clevelandplayhouse.com
Outside of these hours:
Leave a voicemail or send an email, and we will get back to you within 1-2 business days.
Contact Playhouse Square Box Office. More info here.
The Allen, Helen and Outcalt theatres are located at Playhouse Square
1407 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115
Administrative Offices and Education Center
1901 E. 13th Street, Suite 200 Cleveland, OH 44114 (216) 400-7000
Production Center
7401 Detour Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44103