description Playhouse Square Overview
Playhouse Square is a performing arts center and theater district located in Cleveland, Ohio. The complex consists of five restored 1920s-era movie palaces: the State, Ohio, Palace, Allen, and Hanna theaters. Operating as a non-profit organization, it hosts touring Broadway shows, concerts, and local arts events, representing the largest consolidated theater district in the United States outside of New York City.
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Where is Playhouse Square located?
Playhouse Square is a massive performing arts center and theater district located in Cleveland, Ohio. The complex is the largest performing arts center in the U.S. outside of New York City.
How many theaters are in Playhouse Square?
The complex features five restored 1920s-era movie palaces: the State, Ohio, Palace, Allen, and Hanna theaters. These venues operate under a non-profit organization that heavily programs touring Broadway shows.
Were the Playhouse Square theaters ever going to be demolished?
Yes, by the late 1960s, the grand movie palaces had fallen into severe disrepair and were nearly demolished to make way for a parking lot. A massive local grassroots campaign successfully raised funds to save and restore the buildings.
What is the famous chandelier at Playhouse Square?
The GE Chandelier hangs above the intersection of Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street right outside the theaters. It is a massive, 20-foot-tall outdoor crystal fixture that serves as the iconic symbol for the district.
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