Jazz Hands If you're…read morelooking for a night of entertainment, look no further than CPH and visit this theatre. This place is the bees knees. We'll start off with the building and facilities.... All the theatres include exquisite architecture. From detailed lobbies, to unique art, they have it all here. Grooving through the Allen theater for the CPH performance of A Christmas Story, I was throughly impressed with the cast, sets, and audio quality. The show was full of energy and the cast executed the plot wonderfully. I hope all those cats make it big. The only negative to my experience was the two women who drinking wine in front of me. It was quite strong and stimulated my gag reflex during the show. One would get tipsy just by sitting in their section. And they kept purchasing the drinks from the concession stand. Maybe CPH should consider having an "Friends of Bill W" meeting room if they continue to serve alcohol. Speaking of the concessions, buyer beware, it's cashless. In addition, and most important, they still have the soft pretzels from my childhood . Bottles of water are expensive, so bring your own, or maybe just plan on being dehydrated. Regarding the comfort of the Allen Theatre, specifically the seats in Allen were much more comfortable than the nasty red tiny velour ones in the large Playhouse Palace Theatre. There's enough room in aisles to stretch your legs and not feel like you need a knee replacement, after sitting through a show. The Allen Theatre is the perfect sized theater, with great angles from all seats, not too small, or too big. Dancing back to the lobby, you will find some rather tacky white pleather sofas... similar to the pants you may have owned in the 70s. These sofas look clunky & out of place, and I feel these need to be removed immediately to preserve the old time feeling of the building and historic culture of the venue. I understand the importance of providing seating, but these don't match. Whoever approved these sofas, killed the vibe and is trying to eliminate a natural historic element of Cleveland. It's a disgrace to all architects and historians. But with great history, comes great responsibility, and if you review my photos, you'll note each photo is blurry, probably due to the theater ghosts. (Except the photo "Stinky Wine.") personally, I felt a positive theatre ghost presence, but wanted to set the scene. In the lobby, you'll also find various awards, which I'm not sure what they all are, or if they're real, but it's cool. Additionally, there was a family room, located near the Facenmeyer Lobby, but I'll be darned if I could find an entrance. But to be fair, I didn't want to see Uncle Joe or Aunt Millie so I didn't bother to look around too much. I also like to run in the other direction when children are near. Accessibility wise, Playhouse and CPH are great, with a plethora of elevators, ramps, rails, and seats, making the trek a little easier for folks. I didn't bring my tape measure to ensure all the ramps were 10' and 2' but the incline didn't seem as nuts as other ramps in town. Bathrooms are also plentiful, with vanities and stalls to ensure large intermission crowds. When I visited, it was Christmas season, thus everything was adorned with holly and most people were jolly. Redcoats are available to guide guests to their viewing throwns and ensure etiquette in the theatre. They were very kind and passionate for theater. Overall, great night out, but watch out for women obsessed with wine, theatre ghosts and ugly sofas.

CPH has tons of free events and discounts to make theatre affordable. The $25 under 35 partnership…read morewith SCENE allows young people to see quality theatre at a fair price. If you want to see up and coming artists, I recommend checking out one of the MFA student shows! $15 ticket or $7.50 for students. These kids have crazy talent.

I visited this theatre in mid-December 2024 to watch a play titled "Altar Boyz". I met a few…read morefriends there. I didn't realize that the theatre itself is inside the massive 78th street studios, which houses galleries, the 3rd Fridays art/gallery event, boutique shops from local businesses, and more. The theatre is on the 2nd floor of the 78th street studios. As I entered, I was lost and the random people that I asked couldn't help which was frustrating at best. I then ran into someone who was looking for the theatre like myself so we helped each other find it. Eventually, we saw signs leading us to the theatre and arrived with a minute or so to spare before the show started. The theatre itself is small and intimate. There is a stage up in the front-center plus a sound booth behind the stage. I enjoyed the play Altar Boyz but some parts were a bit offensive to the Christian religion but I suppose that was the point of the play. The actors, which were all male, did a great job. I can certainly see myself coming back here to watch another play. **** GOAL of 365 reviews in 2025 - 3/365 total reviews in 2025 - 784 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 1 January 2025

I have been twice, and enjoyed it each time. Nice set up and great shows. The costumes for Into the…read moreWoods were great. I will be back.

"A change is on the way, I can feel it for you." -- BKYLN: The Musical…read more I visited for the first time on the 17th of February 2024 to watch BKYLN: The Musical. The play was wonderful with many young, talented actors. It was about a young girl, Brooklyn, who is trying to make it as a singer living in New York City while searching for her father but living without her mother who died young in Paris. Brooklyn has to compete in a music competition with a rival and more scandalous singer and that's when the fun of everything begins. If you enjoy live singing and dancing then you would have loved this musical. I didn't get a chance to walk around the theatre after the play but I later read online that there is a cafe there incase you want something to eat or drink. I love that this theatre has a "Pay What You Can" payment structure to ensure that theatre is available for everyone. Thus, when you pay for your ticket, you can pay any amount that you feel comfortable paying or that you can afford. The theatre provides recommended payment amounts on their website to help you decide what to pay if you are unsure. I will certainly be back here to watch another play. **** GOAL of 150 reviews in 2024 - 12/150 total reviews in 2024 - 662 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 16 March 2024

Was treated to Big Fish at this theater for my birthday. It was my first time here. Very…read morecommunity focused theater. The production was excellent. The performers were very talented. I'd never seen this show before and it was truly moving !!! I the seats were a bit uncomfortable, but it looks like they're working to replace them. I'll definitely be returning to this theater!!! Clevelanders are very blessed to have such talent and avenues for them to perform. If you've never been, please support these talented artists.

I visited Cleveland Public Theatre for the first time on Monday evening (a holiday - President's…read moreDay), 19 February 2024 to watch the play "ALTER". That day also happened to be the theatre's "Market Monday" so I got to browse local business before the play - I purchased some sweet alfajores and empanadas from Jossi's Bakery. I ate the two empanadas before heading into the play. Customer service was great. There was a greeter right as you entered the main doors and another greeter upstairs in the theatre area. The play was shown inside the James Levin Theatre which is upstairs and I believe there is another theatre inside the building too. PLAYS -- I saw ALTER on 19 Feb. and EYES ON THE BRIDGE on the 9th of March 2024. I went to the first play, Alter, by myself, and the second play with my 2 friends. Both shows were amazing with very talented female and male actors. Both shows did not have any fancy equipment but it wasn't needed because the acting was so good. FREE TEA/COFFEE (inside the James Levin Theatre) -- There is a small section to grab free tea or coffee right before you walk into the theatre. There is a small CONCESSION stand where you can purchase drinks and snacks. I love that the Cleveland Public Theatre has a "Pay What You Can" payment structure to ensure that theatre is available for everyone. Thus, when you pay for your ticket, you can pay any amount that you feel comfortable paying or that you can afford. The theatre provides recommended payment amounts on their website to help you decide what to pay if you are unsure. I will certainly be back here to watch another play. Whether you attend a play solo or with friends, you will enjoy your experience. **** GOAL of 150 reviews in 2024 - 13/150 total reviews in 2024 - 663 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 16 March 2024

Visited for the first time over the weekend to see the Mojumba Dance Company performance of "Where…read morethe Light Enters". The show was absolutely PHENOMENAL!!! "Where the light enters highlights Black Woman and their struggles throughout generations and the resulting traumas endured as a community. We are working to hold space for Black Woman and have the conversation which brings us from the margin to the CENTER - excerts from the program" The performance featured modern and African dances. Musicians who plated the trumpet, bass, African drums and singers. The dancers were all incredible and super talented. It was such an amazing experience. The theatre has an old rustic feel to it and there was a visual artist by the name of Elysa Byrd that had a beautiful piece inside the gallery. The theatre offers good seating and although it's in the busy area of Gordon Square I was able to find good parking. There are many food options nearby such as Brewnuts, Ninja City Kitchen and Blue Hababero to name a few. Looking forward to attending another show in the very near future!!!

A great time in an inviting space. Recommended for anyone looking for something interesting to do.read more

From the owner: Spanish Theater, Classical Theater, Spanish Entertainment.read more

Great classes for any experience level. They really teach you things you don't know about the film…read moreindustry. Highly recommend it.

Wonderland Wives was easily one of the best shows I've been to in years. Loved the setting and…read moresmall theater. Top notch acting. Can't wait to return.

A great hidden gem in the theatre community in cleveland! Every time I go the sets are different…read moreshowing that the people running the theatre know how to utilize an intimate space effectively for each production. The theatre used to be a garage but you can't tell because it's so well maintained. The productions put on are newer and often reflect more progressive ideology which is awesome because I don't feel like they are catering towards money. It's nice to see people of all theatrical backgrounds in these shows. Most of the actors are cleveland based. Make sure to bring a jacket because the theatre can be a little breezy and do carry cash for the little snacks they offer up at the front. Also they are a Non profit and you can make donations which are tax deductible

Probably my favorite venue in Cleveland for the summer concerts!! The vibes are always immaculate…read more Parking is actually not that bad or expensive- paid $25 in front of the aquarium! What can be expensive are the drinks and food inside!!! Obviously expected at concerts, but I refuse to pay $20ish dollars for chicken tenders lol I have been to concerts here in the floor and in the stands and both are great experiences!! If you can't stand for a while obviously seats in the stands would be better but if you're looking for a party style concert - the floor is where you'll want to be! Definitely recommend coming to see your favorite artist here in the summer! You just can't beat it

The sound is a joke. Can't hear anything. Total waste of money. It isn't the band. The sound board…read moreguys have no idea what a good show sounds like.

One of the coolest draws of Cleveland is Playhouse Square downtown. On a recent visit, we saw a…read morelive podcast show which was held at the Allen Theatre. The entire street is lined with historical theatres, some of which have been split into smaller venues inside. You can see the heyday of the city and all the money it used to bring in with the ornate structures and artwork inside. It'd be fun to just explore these buildings as a destination in themselves. Our show was roomy, which plenty of comfortable seats for all. They have restrooms on various levels, plus bars for alcoholic and soft drinks around too. The staff here were all welcoming and happy to help point us on our way. It was neat to see so many different events going on in the same spaces, seems like a great place for small shows, big shows, and private events.

Not a bad seat in the house - and a gorgeous lobby with creative preshow activities, too. The…read moreCleveland Playhouse is truly a treasure and this is a space worthy of their productions.