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MAKING AN IMPACT

Playhouse Square President and CEO Gina Vernaci announced the results of a recent economic impact study commissioned to quantify the value brought to Northeast Ohio by the arts in 2019. Other participants in the survey included The Cleveland Orchestra and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. “On behalf of our Board of Trustees and staff, I am proud to share that Playhouse Square had an impact of $359.1 million on the Northeast Ohio economy, which supported 2500 jobs. We welcomed 1.3 million guests, drawing 645,000 from out of town.”

NEW SEASON ANNOUNCED

Season Tickets for the 2022-2023 KeyBank Broadway Series are on sale now. If you missed the official announcement, you can watch it online at playhousesquare.org/seasonpreview. The first full season lineup in more than two years includes Les Misérables, Cats, Beetlejuice, Hadestown, Tina — The Tina Turner Musical, Moulin Rouge! The Musical and Six. Season tickets for all seven shows are available at playhousesquare.org or by calling 216-640-8800.

TRI-C JAZZFEST TO LIGHT UP EUCLID AVE IN JUNE

The 43rd annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank, is returning to Playhouse Square June 23-25. The 2022 lineup features eight ticketed concerts, with a special opening night concert — dedicated to retiring Tri-C President Alex Johnson — featuring Anthony Hamilton at Cleveland Public Auditorium’s Music Hall. Festival highlights include homecoming concerts by native Clevelanders Joe Lovano and Sean Jones and performances by vocalist Cyrille Aimée and legendary pianist Eddie Palmieri. Tickets are available online at playhousesquare.org/jazzfest.

SUMMER BRINGS THE FUNNY TO PLAYHOUSE SQUARE

Get ready to LOL all summer long with some of the best stand-up comedians on the road today. Tickets are still available but moving fast for Tom Segura (June 10), Leanne Morgan (June 11), Chris Rock (June 16 & 17), Celeste Barber (July 15) and The Uncle Louie Variety Show (August 27). Visit playhousesquare.org/comedy for the latest.

The District

CHEF BERNIE + THE GHOST LIGHT

If you’re looking for a new and exciting take on your favorite classic dishes, The Ghost Light Restaurant & Lounge is the place for you. Executive Chef Bernie Berhent specializes in high quality fresh ingredients that makes even an onion ring deserve a standing ovation.

Chef Bernie released a new and improved menu that focuses attention on flavorful timeless entrees, fun shareable appetizers and handhelds that you won’t want to let go.

You can find Chef Bernie and The Ghost Light located right down the road in The Crowne Plaza Cleveland, the official hotel of Playhouse Square. They are the perfect place for dinner before a show or brunch with a matinee.

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Donors

Beth Mooney, Jon & Jane Outcalt, Amy Brady, Sir Tim Rice, Chris Connor, Rick Buoncore

Terry & Edda Owen Tom & Joanie Adler, Jason Hillman, Sir Tim Rice, Meredith Hillman

Chairman Amy Brady & Sir Tim Rice Terry & Shelly Adelman

ANNUAL CHAIRMAN’S DINNER

Playhouse Square honored Broadway lyricist Sir Tim Rice with its highest award, the Playhouse Square Star Award for Achievement in the Performing Arts, at its annual Chairman’s Dinner on May 4. Sir Tim Rice is one of the most celebrated lyricists of our time and is one of only sixteen artists who has won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award. His Broadway work includes, The Lion King, Aida, Jesus Christ Superstar and many more. The evening included dinner on the stage of the KeyBank State Theatre, a Playhouse Square update from Chair, Amy Brady, and a special performance from Wadsworth High School’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. *The Annual Chairman’s Dinner is a benefit for Sustaining Founder and higher donors