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Broadway cast of PIPPIN ©2013 Joan Marcus

WelcomeDear Group Leader,

Your Group. Your Experience. The 2014-2015 KeyBank Broadway Series belongs to you: our valued group leaders. This season, we invite you to choose PlayhouseSquare as your entertainment destination and experience the best of Broadway right here in Cleveland. Whether your group consists of friends or family, organization members, students, co-workers, employees or scouts, the PlayhouseSquare Group Services Department can help you customize your visit to make the most of your experience. Would your group like to learn more about the production? Do they appreciate delicious food as much as Broadway’s best? We can provide these experiences and more.

We have an outstanding show lineup waiting in the wings and are ready to help you put on the group outing of a lifetime. Join us this season by contacting your Group Services Account Representative today to reserve your seats at our guaranteed lowest price lockdown.®

We look forward to working with you this season!

Chris MeyersGroup Services ManagerPlayhouseSquare

THE BENEFITS OF BRINGING A GROUP• Personal Service

Our dedicated Group Services Account Representatives will handle your order and work to provide you and your group with an exceptional theater-going experience.

• Priority Seating

Groups are able to reserve and purchase tickets to most performances before the general public! The earlier the group is booked, the better the available seats.

• Exclusive Discounts

The majority of our shows offer special discounted rates that will save your group money.

• Location and Price SensitivityGroup Tickets do not have to be in the same price level. We offer location flexibility so all members of your group can enjoy a performance at their preferred price.

• Free Promotional Materials

We will provide complimentary materials to help promote your group outing, including: handouts, posters and audio/video clips.

• Parking and Special Needs AssistanceDid you know PlayhouseSquare offers free bus parking? Our staff will help coordinate your parking needs through prepaid parking or by coordinated bus parking assistance.

• Fundraising Opportunities

Earn money for your organization while supporting the performing arts by setting up a ticket fundraiser with PlayhouseSquare. Our program makes it easy and puts a little “fun” in fundraising.

• Education through Entertainment

Enhance your curriculum by bringing your class to one of our Spotlight on Education performances! Study guides, pre or post-show chats with the cast and other exclusive educational opportunities are available for most shows.

My Group. My Experience.

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*Subject to availability Group Leader Rewards apply to total group tickets purchased during the 2014-2015 PlayhouseSquare season and are not retroactive.

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Broadway Launch Party Invite

Picture of Group Name in Lights

Souvenir Show Program

Autographed Show Poster

Tour of PlayhouseSquare for Four People

Overnight Stay at the Wyndham Hotel at PlayhouseSquare

Free Group Outing for 10 People

Lunch or Dinner with PlayhouseSquare Vice President or CEO*

Four Tickets to Opening Night and Post-Show Cast Party*

Rewards

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GROUP LEADER REWARDS FOR THE 2014-2015 PLAYHOUSESQUARE SEASON

GROUP LEADER REWARDSSee your name in lights! Receive an autographed show poster! Enjoy a private tour of PlayhouseSquare! These exclusive opportunities

and more are possible through our Group Leader Rewards Program. The larger the group, the more you earn!

How many people do I need to make a group?Group minimums vary by show, but are generally between 10 and 15 people. The group minimum for all shows in the KeyBank Broadway Series and US Bank Star Performance Series is 15 people.

How do I order group tickets?Call Group Services at 216-640-8600 or e-mail us at [email protected].

Do we have to buy tickets in the same price level?No. One of your group benefits is that you may sit in different price levels and receive the discounted group pricing.

Can we order and pay for our tickets separately?We ask that a Group Leader is designated to coordinate the group and make one final payment.

What forms of payment are accepted by PlayhouseSquare?We accept all major credit cards and business checks. Sorry, no personal checks will be accepted.

What if I need to cancel my group?Tickets cannot be returned once purchased. Refunds or exchanges are not possible after your purchase is final; however, prior to final payment, you are able to adjust your group count.

What if I need to add tickets to my order?You may add to your order until the last business day prior to the show, pending availability. We cannot guarantee that seating will be available with or near your group, or in the same price level.

How and when will I receive my tickets?Tickets will be mailed up to 10 days before your show date; any tickets purchased after will automatically be placed at Will Call for pickup. Full payment is required before tickets will be printed and mailed.

Can you accommodate guests with special needs?We are able to accommodate guests with limited mobility, hearing or visual impairment, or those who require wheelchair assistance. Let your Group Services Account Representative know of any special considerations in advance of your show date. Please note that there are no elevators in any of our historic theaters.

If tickets are lost, can they be reprinted?Tickets can be reprinted and mailed to you or placed at Will Call for pickup.

Frequently Asked Questions

For additional questions or further information on our policies, please call 216-640-8600 or e-mail [email protected].

My nights out with the girls.My Group. My Experience.

Get ready, ‘cause here they come!It began as one man’s story… became everyone’s music… and is now Broadway’s musical. MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many more. Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives and made us all move to the same beat. Now, experience it live on stage in the record-breaking smash hit MOTOWN THE MUSICAL!

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MOTOWN THE MUSICALOctober 3-19, 2014

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Seize the day and reserve your group tickets now!They delivered the papers, until they made the headlines… Direct from Broadway, comes NEWSIES, the smash-hit, crowd-pleasing new musical from Disney. Winner of the 2012 Tony® Awards for BEST SCORE and BEST CHOREOGRAPHY, NEWSIES has audiences and critics alike calling it “A MUSICAL WORTH SINGING ABOUT!” (The New York Times) Filled with one heart-pounding number after another, it’s a high-energy explosion of song and dance you just don’t want to miss.



Disney’s

NEWSIESNovember 4-16, 2014

Original Broadway Company of NEWSIES Photos: Deen van Meer

PART OF OUR SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION SERIES.

A fantastic holiday show that will warm your heart.The classic holiday movie “White Christmas” comes to the stage at last! This new musical shines with classic Irving Berlin hits like “Blue Skies,” “How Deep is the Ocean?” and, of course, the unforgettable title song. IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS tells the story of two buddies putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and finding their perfect mates in the process. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS promises a merry and bright theatrical experience for the whole family!



Irving Berlin’s

WHITE CHRISTMASDecember 2-14, 2014

(L to R) Trista Moldovan and Meredith Patterson. Photo by Kevin White (L to R) Meredith Patterson and David Elder. Photo by Kevin White (L to R) Meredith Patterson, David Elder, Trista Moldovan and James Clow. Photo by Kevin White

“We’ve got magic to do – just for you.”Join us… for this magical, unforgettable production the New York Times declared “Astonishing! A PIPPIN for the 21st Century.” The 2013 Tony® Award-winner for BEST MUSICAL REVIVAL is back for the first time since it thrilled audiences 40 years ago. With a beloved score by Tony nominee Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Wicked), PIPPIN tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence. Will he choose a happy but simple life? Or will he risk everything for a singular flash of glory. This captivating new production is directed by Tony winner Diane Paulus (Hair and The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess). PIPPIN features sizzling choreography in the style of Bob Fosse and breathtaking acrobatics by Les 7 Doigts De La Main, the creative force behind the nationwide sensation Traces.



PIPPINFebruary 3-15, 2015

You’ll have the time of your life!DIRTY DANCING – THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance, and sensational dancing.

Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. Featuring the hit songs, “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” “Do You Love Me?” and the heart stopping “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.” London’s Sunday Express says “This crowd-pleasing stage adaptation hits the jackpot!”



DIRTY DANCINGMarch 3-22, 2015

Josef Brown and Britta Lazenga. Photo by David Scheinmann Amanda Leigh Cobb and Josef Brown. Photo by David Scheinmann Josef Brown, Amanda leigh Cobb and Britta Lazenga. Photo by David Scheinmann

“Cyndi Lauper delivers the best Broadway score in years!” –ABC NewsKINKY BOOTS is the exhilarating Broadway musical that will lift your spirits to new high-heeled heights! Winner of six Tony® Awards including BEST MUSICAL, this inspirational story follows a struggling shoe factory owner who works to turn his business around with help from Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. Together, this unlikely pair finds that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible… proving that when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world. Inspired by a true story, KINKY BOOTS features a joyous, Tony®-winning score by Cyndi Lauper, direction and Tony®-winning choreography by Jerry Mitchell and a hilarious, uplifting book by four-time Tony® winner Harvey Fierstein. Come join the sold-out audiences who’ve discovered why – sometimes – the best way to fit in is to stand out!



KINKY BOOTSApril 7-19, 2015

The original Broadway cast of Kinky Boots. © Matthew MurphyAnnaleigh Ashford and Stark Sands from the Original Broadway Company. Photo by Matthew Murphy.

Billy Porter and Stark Sands from the Original Broadway Company. Photo by Matthew Murphy.

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Discover what really happened between rags and riches.Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA is the Tony® Award-winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that’s delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love – the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more – plus some surprising new twists! Be transported back to your childhood as you rediscover some of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience for anyone who’s ever had a wish, a dream... or a really great pair of shoes.



Rodgers + Hammerstein’s

CINDERELLAJuly 21-August 2, 2015

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA Original Broadway CompanySantino Fontana and Laura Osnes from the Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA Original Broadway Company

Cody Williams, Laura Osnes and Andy Mills from the Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA Original Broadway Company. Photo by Carol Rosegg

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Get the Inside ScoopLearn more about the show you are about to see from our Broadway aficionado. Held one hour before each KeyBank Broadway Series performance, this free pre show talk is guaranteed to enrich your theater experience. We are also pleased to offer select Broadway Buzz podcasts in advance to groups unable to attend.

Take a TourThe PlayhouseSquare District is home to nine unique performance spaces. Receive an up close look at these breathtaking, historic theaters and complement your performance with a private, guided tour of PlayhouseSquare.

Dine in the DistrictGather your group for a pre or post show meal in one of our private dining spaces, featuring Driftwood Catering. We also offer an impressive variety of “foodie-approved” restaurants backed by the city’s finest chefs, all within walking distance of our theaters.

Personalize Your ExperienceCommemorate your time at PlayhouseSquare with a souvenir. From a pre show photo experience to show merchandise and collectible programs, there are many options available. Let our team make your group outing memorable.

As the second largest theater organization in the country, PlayhouseSquare is a destination that offers many unique experiences you will not find anywhere else. Take advantage of the PlayhouseSquare difference and these group options:

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AVAILABLE NOWReserve your seats

TODAY!

Group tickets to the 2014-2015 KeyBank Broadway Series and the U.S. Bank Star Performance Series

can be reserved before the general public right now.Contact PlayhouseSquare Group Services

Call 216-640-8600


Visit playhousesquare.org/groups

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