HeArd Past Performances: 2023
The 2023 Fine Arts Association production of
Roald Dahl's
Willy Wonka
Sunday December 17, 2023 at 2:00 PM
Music & Lyrics by Leslie Briccuse & Anthony Newely
on The Corning Auditorium stage at the Fine Arts Association
38660 Mentor Avenue, Willoughby, Ohio 44094
Performing Interpreters
Merry Beth Pietila, Erin LaFountain, Clarice Craig-Mavec, & Peter Parsons
*To purchase tickets:
Click here to purchase tickets online (toward the left side of the audience) or
Call customer service (440-951-7500) and ask for seats where you can view the sign interpretation
The 2023 Fine Arts Association production of
Roald Dahl's
Willy Wonka
Sunday December 17, 2023 at 2:00 PM
Music & Lyrics by Leslie Briccuse & Anthony Newely
on The Corning Auditorium stage at the Fine Arts Association
38660 Mentor Avenue, Willoughby, Ohio 44094
Performing Interpreters
Merry Beth Pietila, Erin LaFountain, Clarice Craig-Mavec, & Peter Parsons
*To purchase tickets:
Click here to purchase tickets online (toward the left side of the audience) or
Call customer service (440-951-7500) and ask for seats where you can view the sign interpretation
The 2023 Talespinner Children's Theatre production of
Les & Elana Hunter's
A Light in the Night
Sunday December 10, 2023 at 3:00 PM
A WORLD PREMIERE at Talespinner Children's Theatre
Staged at the Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland
26001 S. Woodland Road in Beachwood, Ohio
Performing Interpreters
Karen Schiller, Rachel Hollander, & Debi Cohen
**Tickets are "Pay What You Choose" and seating is general admission in an intimate, friendly space. So come early and choose your preferred seats with a good view of the interpretation and the performance.
The 2022 Great Lakes Theater production of
The musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic
A Christmas Carol
Sunday December 3, 2023 at 3:00 PM
Open your heart to Charles Dickens' classic tale of one man's ultimate redemption
on the stage of Playhouse Square's Mimi Ohio Theatre
at 1511 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Performing Interpreters
Melissa Bloom & Jocelyn A. McCullough
***To request tickets at a special discounted price for Deaf audience members:
Contact Kelly Schaffer Florian by email (KFlorian@greatlakestheater.org) or by phone (216-453-4443)
The 2022 Great Lakes Theater production of
A musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic
Sensory Friendly "Carol"
Wednesday November 29, 2023 at 11:00 AM
A very special event for children/adults on the autism spectrum and their families,
as well as patrons who need a friendly audience environment.
on the stage of Playhouse Square's Mimi Ohio Theatre
at 1511 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Performing Interpreters
Melissa Bloom & Jocelyn A. McCullough
***To request tickets at a special discounted price for Deaf audience members:
Contact Kelly Schaffer Florian by email (KFlorian@greatlakestheater.org) or by phone (216-453-4443)
The 2023 Near West Theatre production of
Frank Baum's classic story adapted for the stage
The Wizard of Oz
November 18, 2023 at 7:30 pm
"And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true."
On the Near West Theatre stage in Cleveland's Gordon Square Arts District
6702 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44102
Performing Interpreters
Vince Reddy, Karen Schiller, Natalie Simmons, & Colleen Ticherich
To get your seats:
Click on this link and scroll down to the "Buy Tickets" for the date that we have posted above
Or call the box office at 216-961-6391.
**Tickets are affordable! "Pay What You Choose"/ $20 Standard Ticket Price
Youngest Audiences Series
The 2023 Talespinner Children's Theatre production of
Jose Casas'
Desvelado (postponed until next season!)
TBD, with performances at
-10:00 AM
- 11:30 AM
A 25-minute interactive trilingual experience for children ages 0-5, celebrating English, Spanish, & ASL
Staged in the heart of the Gordon Square Arts District
on the upstairs stage at Cleveland Public Theater
6415 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102
Performing Interpreters
Colleen Ticherich & Peter Parsons**Tickets are "Pay What You Choose" and seating is general admission in an intimate, friendly space. So come early and choose your preferred seats with a good view of the interpretation and the performance.
Youngest Audiences Series
The 2023 Talespinner Children's Theatre production of
Sandra Fenichel Asher's
Chicken Story Time
Sunday November 12, 2023, with performances at
-10:00 AM
- 11:30 AM
Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to story time at the library, of course!
Staged in the heart of the Gordon Square Arts District
on the upstairs stage at Cleveland Public Theater
6415 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102
Performing Interpreters
Rachel Hollander & Erin LaFountain**Tickets are "Pay What You Choose" and seating is general admission in a friendly, supportive space. So come early and choose your preferred seats with a good view of the interpretation and the performance.
A Cleveland Play House 2023 production
by David Catlin
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
Friday November 10, 2023 at 7:30 PM
A teenage Mary Shelley accepts the challenge to tell a terrifying tale.
On the stage of the Outcalt Theatre in Playhouse Square
1407 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Performing Interpreters
Rachel Hollander, Ariana Zimcosky, & Doug Braun
Creative Sign Consultant
Jean Mendis
To attend this performance of "Mary Shelley's Frankenstein":
Click here to go to the "ASL Interpreted Performance: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein" page
Scroll down to "CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE"
When the ticket page appears, type ASL in the box under "Have a Promo Code?"
Select Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, and scroll down to "Friday, 2023-11-10 7:30 PM"
Click "Buy" and select seats in the orange section
If you have questions or difficulty ordering, please email boxoffice@clevelandplayhouse.com.
Cleveland State University Department of Theatre & Dance 2023 production of
Jeff Whitty, Robert Lopez, & Jeff Marx's
Avenue Q
Thursday November 9, 2023 at time TBD
A Cleveland State University production directed by Russ Borski
on the the Allen Theatre Mainstage
in Cleveland's Playhouse Square Arts District
1407 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Performing Interpreters Colleen Ticherich & Natalie Simmons
For more information on the Cleveland State University website click here
The 2023 Great Lakes Theater production of
Le Navet Bete & John Nicholson's
Dracula: The Bloody Truth
Sunday November 5, 2023 at 3:00 PM
A Bloody Good Romp
on the Parker Hannifin Stage at the Hanna Theatre
in Downtown Cleveland's Playhouse Square
2067 E. 14th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Performing Interpreters
Erin LaFountain, Ariana Zimcosky, & Colleen Ticherich
*To request tickets at a special discounted price for Deaf audience members:
Contact Kelly Schaffer Florian by email (KFlorian@greatlakestheater.org) or by phone (216-453-4443)
Theatre Agápe's 2023 production
Frank Baum's classic story
The Wizard of Oz
November 4th @ time to be determined
An inclusive and adaptive production as you've never seen it before
Staged at Disciples Christian Church in the Cleveland Heights community
3663 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Performing Interpreters
Vince Reddy, Karen Schiller, Colleen Ticherich, & Natalie Simmons
**Tickets are "Pay As You Like" and seating is general admission in a friendly, supportive space. So come early and choose your preferred seats with a good view of the interpretation and the performance.
A 2023 Playhouse Square Children's Theater Series production
Giles Andreae & Guy Parker-Rees's
Giraffes Can't Dance: The Musical
Musical Adaptation for the stage
of the Mimi Ohio Theatre
in Cleveland's Playhouse Square
1511 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Tuesday October 31, 2023 at 11:30 AM
(special sensory-friendly performance just for schools)
Wednesday November 1, 2023 at 10:00 AM
(special performance just for schools)
Saturday November 4, 2023 at 11:00 AM
(public matinée performance)
All above performances interpreted by
Betty Bridgewater & Erin LaFountain
To book a school field trip please complete the online 2023-2023 School Field Trip Order Form
and note on the form that students and/or staff need access to the sign language interpretation, so they will be seated properly. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Education Hotline at 216-348-7909 or schoolprograms@playhousesquare.org.
*To request tickets to the public performance:
Call Moira Beale at (216) 640-8608 and ask for seats where you can see the interpretation
Cleveland Metropolitan School District teachers: Thanks to a generous donation from the KeyBank Foundation, a limited number of free and reduced-cost tickets are available for CMSD schools and approved partnered schools (view eligibility list). Contact us at 216-348-7909 or schoolprograms@playhousesquare.org for ordering instructions.
A 2023 Talespinner Children's Theatre production
Saskia Janse's stage adaptation of
Stellaluna
Sunday October 22, 2023 at 3:00 PM
Based on the book by Janell Cannon
Staged at the Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ
in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood
2592 West 14th Street, Cleveland, OHIO 44113
Performing Interpreters
Colleen Ticherich, Peter Parsons, & Erin LaFountain
**Tickets are "Pay What You Choose" and seating is general admission in an intimate, friendly space.
So come early and choose your preferred seats with a good view of the interpretation and the performance.
A 2023 Playhouse Square Children's Theater Series production
Manual Cinema's
Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster
Based on the books by Mo Willems
on the stage of the Mimi Ohio Theatre
in Cleveland's Playhouse Square
1511 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Wednesday October 18, 2023 at 10:00 AM
(special performance just for schools)
Performing Interpreters
Clarice Craig Mavec & Erin LaFountain
Saturday October 21, 2023 at 11:00 AM
(public matinee performance)
Performing Interpreters
Debi Cohen & Clarice Craig-Mavec
To book a school field trip please complete the online 2023-2023 School Field Trip Order Form
and note on the form that students and/or staff need access to the sign language interpretation, so they will be seated properly. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Education Hotline at 216-348-7909 or schoolprograms@playhousesquare.org.
*To request tickets to the public performance:
Call Moira Beale at (216) 640-8608 and ask for seats where you can see the interpretation
Cleveland Metropolitan School District teachers: Thanks to a generous donation from the KeyBank Foundation, a limited number of free and reduced-cost tickets are available for CMSD schools and approved partnered schools (view eligibility list). Contact us at 216-348-7909 or schoolprograms@playhousesquare.org for ordering instructions.
The 2023 Great Lakes Theater production of
Dave Malloy's
Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Sunday October 8, 2023 at 3:00 PM
A vibrant musical extravaganza
on the Parker Hannifin Stage at the Hanna Theatre
in Downtown Cleveland's Playhouse Square
2067 E. 14th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Performing Interpreters
Merry Beth Pietila, Peter Parsons, & Colleen Ticherich
*To request tickets at a special discounted price for Deaf audience members:
Contact Kelly Schaffer Florian by email (KFlorian@greatlakestheater.org) or by phone (216-453-4443)
A special 2023 Playhouse Square event
United Way of Greater Cleveland presents
The Freakonomics of Cleveland
A Conversation with Stephen Dubner
Tuesday October 3, 2023 at 5:00 PM
Featuring a roundtable conversation with Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb
at the Mimi Ohio Theatre in Cleveland's Playhouse Square
1511 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. 44113
Keynote + Roundtable Conversation interpreted by
Rachel Hollander & Vince Reddy
*To request tickets to this event
Please email contactus@playhousesquare.org or call 216-640-8871,
and ask for seats where you can see the sign interpretation
The 2023 Fine Arts Association production of
Marshall Brickman, Rick Elice, & Andrew Lippa's
The Addams Family: A New Musical
CANCELLED due to circumstances beyond our control 😥
Sunday October 1, 2023 at 2:00 PM
A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family
on The Corning Auditorium stage at the Fine Arts Association
38660 Mentor Avenue, Willoughby, Ohio 44094
Performing Interpreters
Merry Beth Pietila, Erin LaFountain, Ariana Zimcosky, & Colleen Ticherich
*To purchase tickets:
Click here to purchase tickets online (toward the left side of the audience) or
Call customer service (440-951-7500) and ask for seats where you can view the sign interpretation
The 2023 Playhouse Square production of
Toby Marlow & Lucy Moss's
SIX
Saturday August 26, 2023 at 1:30 PM
Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived.
on the stage at the Connor Palace
in downtown Cleveland's historic Playhouse Square
1615 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Performing Interpreters
Colleen Ticherich & Christine Anastasia Mason
*To purchase tickets: Call the Ticket Office by phone (216) 241-6000 and ask for seats where you can view the sign interpretation.
The 2023 Cain Park production of
Jeanine Tesori & Lisa Kron's stage adaptation of
FUN HOME
Sunday August 27, 2023 at 2:00 PM
Adapted from Alison Bechdel's groundbreaking graphic novel memoir of the same name
on the stage of Cain Park's Alma Theatre in the beautiful city of Cleveland Heights
14591 Superior Road
Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118
Performing Interpreters
Rachel Hollander, Doug Braun, Christine Anastasia Mason, & Colleen Ticherich
To purchase tickets: On the FUN HOME webpage, click the blue link to "BUY TICKETS", scroll to the August 27th performance and click "Get Tickets" to go to the ticket page. On that page, click the link to "Purchase Accessible Seats" to fill out a form where you can request seats in view of the interpretation and the stage.
The 2023 Fine Arts Association production of
Des McAnuff & Pete Townshend's
The Who's Tommy
Sunday June 25, 2023 at 2:00 PM
This classic Rock Opera follows Tommy, who was left “deaf, dumb, and blind,” by a tragedy in his early life.
On The Fine Arts Association stage in Willougbhy
38660 Mentor Avenue, Willoughby, Ohio 44094
Performing Interpreters
Erin LaFountain, Christine Anastasia Mason, Merry Beth Pietila, & Vince Reddy
To purchase tickets:
Click here to order online
Or call customer service (440-951-7500) and ask for seats where you can view the interpretation
The 2023 Playhouse Square production of
Baz Luhrmann & Craig Pearce's
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Saturday June 24, 2023 at 1:30 PM
Winner! 10 Tony Awards Including Best Musical
on the stage at the KeyBank State Theatre
in downtown Cleveland's historic Playhouse Square
1519 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115
Performing Interpreters
Erin LaFountain & Ariana Zimcosky
*To purchase tickets:
Call Guest Services by email at contactus@playhousesquare.org
or by phone at (216) 640-8871 and ask for Anthony.
The 2023 Cain Park production of
The Cleveland Play House 2023 production of
Eric Schmiedl's
Watching Butterflies
Friday June 23, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Five children find themselves in a strange, empty room. How did they get there? How will they get out?
On the stage of The Outcalt Theatre in Playhouse Square
1407 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Performing Interpreters
Colleen Ticherich & Betty Bridgewater
To purchase tickets :
Click here to go to the Watching Butterflies page and click the orange "purchase tickets" bar
Scroll to the "Friday, 2023-06-23 7:00 PM" tickets link and, click the blue "Buy" bar to buy your tickets
The 2023 Cain Park production of
Jonathan Larson's RENT
Sunday June 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM
The Pulitzer-Prize-winning phenomenon that shaped a generation
on the stage of Cain Park's Alma Theatre in the beautiful city of Cleveland Heights
14591 Superior Road
Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118
Performing Interpreters
Erin LaFountain, Colleen Ticherich, & Clarice Craig-Mavec
To purchase tickets: On the RENT webpage, click the blue link to "BUY TICKETS" and look for the link to "purchase accessible seats". Click there to go to a form where you can request seats in view of the interpretation and the stage.
The 2023 Talespinner Children's Theatre production of
An Original Talespinner Work
Everything I Feel
Sunday June 11, 2023 at 11:00 AM
A new devised piece especially for our youngest audience members.
On the stage of the Reinberger Auditorium at the Centers for Families and Children
in Cleveland's Gordon Square Arts District
5209 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44102
Performing Interpreters Colleen Ticherich & Betty Bridgewater
**Tickets are "Pay What You Can" and seating is general admission in an intimate space.
So come early and choose your preferred seats with a good view of the interpretation and the stage.
The 2023 Great Lakes Theater production of
Richard Maltby Jr. & Murray Horwitz's
Ain't Misbehavin'
Sunday May 21, 2023 at 3:00 PM
This Tony-winning musical showcases the infectious energy and masterful stylings of the legendary jazz musician Thomas “Fats” Waller
on the Parker Hannifin Stage at the Hanna Theatre
in Downtown Cleveland's Playhouse Square
2067 E. 14th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Performing Interpreters
Doug Braun, Colleen Ticherich, Emilie Griffin, & Ariana Zimcosky
*To request tickets at a special discounted price for Deaf audience members:
Contact Kelly Schaffer Florian by email (KFlorian@greatlakestheater.org) or by phone (216-453-4443)
The 2023 Playhouse Square production of
Steven Levenson, Benj Pasek, & Justin Paul's
Dear Evan Hansen
Saturday May 20, 2023 at 1:30 PM
The Tony Award-Winning Best Musical
on the stage at the Connor Palace
in downtown Cleveland's historic Playhouse Square
1615 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115
Performing Interpreters
Colleen Ticherich & Erin LaFountain
*To purchase tickets: Call the Ticket Office by phone (216) 241-6000 and ask for seats where you can view the sign interpretation.
The 2023 Playhouse Square production of
Katori Hall, Frank Ketelaar, & Kees Prins's
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
Saturday May 13, 2023 at 1:30 PM
HER VOICE IS UNDENIABLE. HER FIRE IS UNSTOPPABLE. HER TRIUMPH IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER.
on the stage at the Connor Palace
in downtown Cleveland's historic Playhouse Square
1615 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115
Performing Interpreters
Betty Bridgewater, Erin LaFountain, & Merry Beth Pietila
*To purchase tickets: Call the Ticket Office by phone (216) 241-6000 and ask for seats where you can view the sign interpretation.
The Cleveland Play House 2023 production of
Ken Ludwig's
Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure
Friday May 12, 2023 at 7:30 PM
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are back!
On the stage of the Allen Theatre in Playhouse Square
1407 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Performing Interpreters
Colleen Ticherich & Erin LaFountain
Tickets for this show will be available Friday, January 27, 2023 @ 11:00 AM. To order, you can:
Click here to go to the Moriarity page and click the orange "purchase tickets" bar
Scroll to the May 12th tickets link and, click the blue "Buy" bar to purchase your tickets
Use the ASL promo code when purchasing your tickets to ensure watching the show in view of the interpretation.
The 2023 Haddad Theater production of
Lisa Nanni-Messegee & Todd Messegee's
Fierce Creatures
Saturday May 6, 2023 at 2:00 PM
The Life of Annie Sullivan ~ Helen Keller's Teacher
on the stage of the Haddad Theater
at 144 North Broadway Street
in Medina, Ohio 44256
Performing Interpreters
Colleen Ticherich & Ariana Zimcosky
*You can buy tickets for this performance at $8 pre-sale price at Medina Buehler's or $10 at the door.
Contact them with any questions by calling 216-230-5596 or email contactus@heartsforjesuschrist.org
The 2023 Playhouse Square Children's Theatre Series production of
Windmill Theatre Co's
Hiccup
Junie B. and friends deliver the definitive word on surviving and thriving in style
on the stage of the Mimi Ohio Theatre
in Cleveland's Playhouse Square
1511 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Wednesday May 3, 2023 at 10:00 AM
(special performance just for schools)
Performing Interpreters
Doug Braun & Vince Reddy
Saturday May 6, 2023 at 11:00 AM
(public matinee performance)
Performing Interpreters
Doug Braun & Colleen Ticherich
*To request tickets to these performances call Moira Beale at (216) 640-8608 and ask for seats where you can see the interpretation
Cleveland Metropolitan School District teachers: Thanks to a generous donation from the KeyBank Foundation, a limited number of free and reduced-cost tickets are available for CMSD schools and approved partnered schools (view eligibility list). Contact us at 216-348-7909 or
schoolprograms@playhousesquare.org for ordering instructions.
The 2023 Playhouse Square Children's Theatre Series production of
Barbara Park's
Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School
Junie B. and friends deliver the definitive word on surviving and thriving in style
on the stage of the Mimi Ohio Theatre
in Cleveland's Playhouse Square
1511 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Wednesday May 3, 2023 at 10:00 AM
(special performance just for schools)
Wednesday May 3, 2023 at 12:00 PM
(special performance just for schools)
Saturday May 6, 2023 at 11:00 AM
(public matinee performance)
Performing Interpreters for both shows
Erin LaFountain & Sara Ralston
*To request tickets to these performances call Moira Beale at (216) 640-8608 and ask for seats where you can see the interpretation
Cleveland Metropolitan School District teachers: Thanks to a generous donation from the KeyBank Foundation, a limited number of free and reduced-cost tickets are available for CMSD schools and approved partnered schools (view eligibility list). Contact us at 216-348-7909 or
schoolprograms@playhousesquare.org for ordering instructions.
The 2023 Playhouse Square Children's Theatre Series production of
Step Afrika's
Step Afrika!
The Company’s self-titled work introduces audiences to the tradition of stepping
on the stage of the KeyBank State Theatre
in Cleveland's Playhouse Square
1519 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Tuesday May 2, 2023 at 10:00 AM
(special performance just for schools)
Performing Interpreters
Clarice Craig Mavec & Betty Bridgewater
Wednesday May 3, 2023 at 10:00 AM
(special performance just for schools)
Performing Interpreters
Vince Reddy & Betty Bridgewater
Wednesday May 3, 2023 at 12:00 PM
(special performance just for schools)
Performing Interpreters
Clarice Craig Mavec & Betty Bridgewater
Saturday May 6, 2023 at 12:30 PM
(public matinee performance)
Performing Interpreters
Clarice Craig Mavec & Betty Bridgewater
*To request tickets to these performances call Moira Beale at (216) 640-8608 and ask for seats where you can see the interpretation
Cleveland Metropolitan School District teachers: Thanks to a generous donation from the KeyBank Foundation, a limited number of free and reduced-cost tickets are available for CMSD schools and approved partnered schools (view eligibility list). Contact us at 216-348-7909 or
schoolprograms@playhousesquare.org for ordering instructions.
The 2023 Fine Arts Association production of
Frances Goodrich & Albert Hackett's
The Diary of Anne Frank
Sunday April 30, 2023 at 2:00 PM
An impassioned drama about the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic
On The Fine Arts Association stage in Willougbhy
38660 Mentor Avenue, Willoughby, Ohio 44094
Performing Interpreters
Merry Beth Pietila, Erin LaFountain, Doug Braun, Vince Reddy
Understudy Interpreter
Sara Ralston
To purchase tickets:
Click here to order online
Or call customer service (440-951-7500) and ask for seats where you can view the interpretation
The Cleveland State University Department of Theatre & Dance 2023 production of
Lynn Nottages's
By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
Thursday April 27, 2023 at 7:30 PM
A 70-year journey through the life of Vera Stark, a headstrong African-American maid and budding actress
Upon the stage of The Helen Theatre in Playhouse Square
1501 Dodge Court Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Performing Interpreters
Erin LaFountain & Colleen Ticherich
To purchase tickets for "By the Way, Meet Vera Stark":
Click here to go to the tickets page
Click the "+" button to scroll down to the April 27 event and select Buy Tickets
On the tickets page, click "Have a Promo Code?" and enter ASL to receive priced at only $5.00
Seating is general admission so arrive early to get your preferred seats to enjoy the show!
The Cleveland State University Department of Theatre & Dance 2023 production of
Lynn Nottages's
By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
Thursday April 27, 2023 at 7:30 PM
A 70-year journey through the life of Vera Stark, a headstrong African-American maid and budding actress
Upon the stage of The Helen Theatre in Playhouse Square
1501 Dodge Court Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Performing Interpreters
Erin LaFountain & Colleen Ticherich
To purchase tickets for "By the Way, Meet Vera Stark":
Click here to go to the tickets page
Click the "+" button to scroll down to the April 27 event and select Buy Tickets
On the tickets page, click "Have a Promo Code?" and enter ASL to receive priced at only $5.00
Seating is general admission so arrive early to get your preferred seats to enjoy the show!
The Cleveland Play House 2023 production of
Mark St. Germain's
Becoming Dr. Ruth
Friday April 14, 2023 at 7:30 PM
The triumphant true story of America’s Favorite Sex Therapist!
On the stage of the Outcalt Theatre in Playhouse Square
1407 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Performing Interpreters
Melissa Bloom & Colleen Ticherich
To attend this performance of "Becoming Dr. Ruth":
Click here to go to the "Becoming Dr. Ruth" page and click "BUY TICKETS"
Scroll down to "Becoming Dr. Ruth Saturday, 2023-04-15 2:30 PM"
The April 14th tickets page will appear, click the blue "Buy" bar to purchase your tickets
When the ticket page appears, click "Have a Promo Code?"
A box will pop-up asking for your promo code, to get seats in view of the interpretation. type: ASL
If you have questions or difficulty ordering, please email boxoffice@clevelandplayhouse.com.
The 2023 Great Lakes Theater production of
William Shakespeare's
As You Like It
Sunday April 2, 2023 at 3:00 PM
Comic twists and turns abound in the fertile Forest of Arden
on the Parker Hannifin Stage at the Hanna Theatre
in Downtown Cleveland's Playhouse Square
2067 E. 14th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Performing Interpreters
Christine Anastasia Mason, Melissa Bloom, & Erin LaFountain
*To request tickets at a special discounted price for Deaf audience members:
Contact Kelly Schaffer Florian by email (KFlorian@greatlakestheater.org) or by phone (216-453-4443)
The 2023 Talespinner Children's Theatre production of
T. Paul Lowry's
Hook & Smee
Sunday March 26, 2023 at 3:00 PM
In honor of ten years of shows, welcome back a popular Talespinner Children's Theatre show
On the stage of the Reinberger Auditorium at the Centers for Families and Children
in Cleveland's Gordon Square Arts District
5209 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44102
Performing Interpreters
Colleen Ticherich, Doug Braun, & Kellie Abbot
**Tickets are "Pay What You Can" and seating is general admission in an intimate, friendly space.
So come early and choose your preferred seats with a good view of the interpretation and the stage.
The 2023 Playhouse Square production of
Disney's Aladdin
The hit Broadway musical
Saturday March 11, 2023 at 1:30 PM
on the stage at the Connor Palace
in downtown Cleveland's historic Playhouse Square
1615 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115
Performing Interpreters
Rachel Hollander & Colleen Ticherich
*To purchase tickets: Call the Ticket Office by phone (216) 241-6000 and ask for seats where you can view the sign interpretation.
The 2023 Great Lakes Theater production of
Kate Hamill's adaptation of Jane Austen's novel
Sense and Sensibility
Sunday March 5, 2023 at 3:00 PM
A Delightfully Austen-tatious Romantic Comedy
on the Parker Hannifin Stage at the Hanna Theatre
in Downtown Cleveland's Playhouse Square
2067 E. 14th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Performing Interpreters
Vince Reddy, Colleen Ticherich, & Ariana Zimcosky
*To request tickets at a special discounted price for Deaf audience members:
Contact Kelly Schaffer Florian by email (KFlorian@greatlakestheater.org) or by phone (216-453-4443)
The Cleveland State University Department of Theatre & Dance 2023 production of
Thornton Wilder's
The Skin of Our Teeth
Thursday March 2, 2023 at 7:30 PM
An Everyman family narrowly escapes one epic end-of-the-world disaster after another.
Upon the stage of The Outcalt Theatre in Playhouse Square
1407 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Performing Interpreters
Doug Braun & Erin LaFountain
To get reduced-cost $5 tickets for "The Skin of Our Teeth":
Click here to go to "The Skin of Our Teeth" tickets page
Click the "+" button to scroll down to the March 2 event and select Buy Tickets
Look for "Have a Promo Code?" and enter the code: ASL for discounted seating near the interpreters
The 2023 Playhouse Square Children's Theatre Series production of
Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler's
The Gruffalo
A musical adaptation of the book
on the stage of the Mimi Ohio Theatre
in Cleveland's Playhouse Square
1511 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Wednesday March 1, 2023 at 10:00 AM
(special performance just for schools)
Saturday March 4, 2023 at 11:00 AM
(public matinee performance)
Sunday March 5, 2023 at 11:30 AM
(sensory-friendly performance)
Performing Interpreters
Erin Lafountain & Merry Beth Pietila
*To request tickets to any of these performances call Moira Beale at (216) 640-8608 and ask for seats where you can see the interpretation
Cleveland Metropolitan School District teachers: Thanks to a generous donation from the KeyBank Foundation, a limited number of free and reduced-cost tickets are available for CMSD schools and approved partnered schools (view eligibility list). Contact us at 216-348-7909 or
schoolprograms@playhousesquare.org for ordering instructions.
The 2023 Fine Arts Association production of
Joseph Robinette's
Jungle Book
Sunday February 26, 2023 at 2:00 PM
Based on the book by Rudyard Kipling
on The Fine Arts Association stage in Willougbhy
38660 Mentor Avenue, Willoughby, Ohio 44094
Performing Interpreters
Betty Bridgewater, Clarice Craig-Mavec, Merry Beth Pietila, & Jocelyn A. McCullough
To purchase tickets:
Click here to order online
Or call customer service (440-951-7500) and ask for seats where you can view the interpretation
The 2023 Playhouse Square production of
Anaïs Mitchell's
Hadestown
Saturday February 11, 2023 at 1:30 PM
COME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE.
on the stage at the Connor Palace
in downtown Cleveland's historic Playhouse Square
1615 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115
Performing Interpreters
Rachel Hollander & Karen Schiller
*To purchase tickets: Call the Ticket Office by phone (216) 241-6000 and ask for seats where you can view the sign interpretation.
The 2023 Playhouse Square Children's Theatre Series production of
Todd Parr's
It's Okay to Be Different
With his signature blend of playfulness and sensitivity, Todd Parr explores important and timely subjects
on the stage of the Mimi Ohio Theatre
in Cleveland's Playhouse Square
1511 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Tuesday February 7, 2023 at 11:30 AM
(sensory-friendly performance)
Performing Interpreters
Debi Cohen & Clarice Craig-Mavec
Wednesday February 8, 2023 at 10:00 AM
(special performance just for schools)
Performing Interpreters
Debi Cohen & Rachel Hollander
Saturday February 11, 2023 at 11:00 AM
(public matinee performance workshop)
Performing Interpreters
Debi Cohen & Clarice Craig-Mavec
*To request tickets to any of these performances call Moira Beale at (216) 640-8608 and ask for seats where you can see the interpretation
Cleveland Metropolitan School District teachers: Thanks to a generous donation from the KeyBank Foundation, a limited number of free and reduced-cost tickets are available for CMSD schools and approved partnered schools (view eligibility list). Contact us at 216-348-7909 or
schoolprograms@playhousesquare.org for ordering instructions.
The 2023 Playhouse Square Children's Theatre Series production of
Ashli St. Armant's North
NORTH is based on actual accounts of slave escapes through the Underground Railroad network.
Wednesday February 1, 2023 at 10:00 AM
(special performance just for schools)
on the stage of the Mimi Ohio Theatre
in Cleveland's Playhouse Square
1511 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Performing Interpreters
Karen Schiller & Erin LaFountain
*To request tickets call Moira Beale at (216) 640-8608 and ask for seats where you can see the interpretation
Cleveland Metropolitan School District teachers: Thanks to a generous donation from the KeyBank Foundation, a limited number of free and reduced-cost tickets are available for CMSD schools and approved partnered schools (view eligibility list). Contact us at 216-348-7909 or
schoolprograms@playhousesquare.org for ordering instructions.