Hanna Theatre

The Hanna Theatre is a performing arts center in Playhouse Square with 550 seats arranged in various configurations including banquettes, bar seating, club chairs, and traditional theater rows. The space allows visitors to experience performances from different vantage points throughout the room.

This theater was built in 1921 when Dan R. Hanna dedicated it to his father, Senator Marcus A. Hanna, and architect Charles A. Platt designed the Indiana limestone structure. The building became an important addition to the city's downtown during a period of significant cultural development.

Great Lakes Theater performs classical and contemporary plays here, creating a gathering place where actors and audiences connect through live performance. The productions reflect the role this venue has played in the city's cultural life for generations.

Ticket services are available in the lobby and concessions are on the main level, with restrooms located on both the main and balcony floors. Visitors should plan their arrival to allow time to navigate the entry and find seating before performances begin.

This venue remained a working theater for many decades, serving as a regular stop for touring productions and maintaining consistent programming when many similar theaters had closed. Such longevity was uncommon among regional performance halls of its generation.

Location: Cleveland

Inception: 1921

Architects: Charles A. Platt

Official opening: 1921

Capacity: 550

Part of: Playhouse Square

Address: 2067 East 14th Street, Cleveland, OH 44115

Website: http://playhousesquare.org

GPS coordinates: 41.50030,-81.68110

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:53