CLEVELAND — A new era at Cleveland's Playhouse Square is set to begin with the theater announcing that it will unveil its new marquee with a free community event on Thursday, Sept. 28.
The event, dubbed "Marquee Moments presented by Fleet Response" will begin at 5:30 p.m. and feature performances by local artists and multi-platinum artist Andy Grammer. The finale will see the lighting of Playhouse Square’s new marquees and a spectacular digital installation across all the screens in the district.
Tickets to attend the free event are not required.
“Playhouse Square was saved by the community, for the community,” Playhouse Square President & CEO Craig Hassall said in a statement. “Now, we invite the community to celebrate the bright possibilities ahead as we continue to build on the vision of drawing visitors, businesses and residents to the vibrant district that is Playhouse Square. Through our new marquees and upgraded digital media network, we are elevating the experience of coming to a show by adding even more vibrancy to Euclid Avenue. We have some delightful surprises in store and can’t wait to share them with everyone.”
The lighting of the new marquee will mark the culmination of a $10.2 million project, which was first announced last October. Created by The Barnycz Group, the new marquees will feature music, upgraded lighting and video technologies, as well as design features highlighting the grandeur of the performing arts center’s historic theaters.
You can view renderings of the new marquee in the slideshow below.
Playhouse Square reveals plans for new marquees
In addition to its new marquee, Playhouse Square is also adding new video signage at the corner of E. 13th Street and Euclid Avenue and on the north side of its campus near the Playhouse Square parking garage.
“What convinced me to come to Cleveland and Playhouse Square were the spectacular theaters here,” Hassall said. “I knew this place was special. Now that I’ve been here for almost six months, I’ve found that the people – the Board, the staff, the RedCoat volunteers, the donors who support our mission, the season ticket holders, and the members of the community who love this place – are special, too. Cleveland deserves the investment we’ve made; we’re proud to help shine the spotlight on this great city.”