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About Outcalt Theatre

The Outcalt Theatre is a flexible theatrical space housed within the historic Playhouse Square complex in downtown Cleveland. With a seating capacity of 150–250 (configurations vary by production), it serves as a key venue for Cleveland Play House productions and rotating readings like the New Ground Theatre Festival. The space was originally known as Second Stage and has since been renamed Outcalt Theatre, continuing to host innovative performances in a comfortable, intimate setting.

Whether you’re catching a main-stage production or a special reading, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotel and dining options to enhance your Cleveland theater visit.

Address: 1407 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115. The Outcalt Theatre seating is managed through the Cleveland Play House/Playhouse Square system, so exact capacity and configuration can vary by production. For parking, consider the Playhouse Square Garage (1450 Chester Ave) or the nearby Lumen Garage, with entrance connected via the Bulkley Building lobby from the Playhouse Square garage. Transit options include the Greater Cleveland RTA, Downtown Trolley (E-Line), and HealthLine stops near Playhouse Square, with easy transfers from Tower City.

Nearby hotel options include the official Crowne Plaza Cleveland at Playhouse Square (1260 Euclid Ave), plus other downtown Cleveland properties within walking distance. For a complete experience, we recommend securing your seats in advance, and exploring recommended hotels and dining options to complete your visit.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 150–250 seats (flexible staging configurations).
  • Address: 1407 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115.
  • Venue type: Flexible theatrical space within Playhouse Square; historically Second Stage, now Outcalt Theatre.
  • Seating chart: Seating is managed via the Cleveland Play House/Playhouse Square system; capacity and configuration vary by production.
  • Parking: Playhouse Square Garage (1450 Chester Ave) and the nearby Lumen Garage; passes typically required prior to performance day; entrance connected via the Bulkley Building lobby from the Playhouse Square garage.
  • Transit: Served by Greater Cleveland RTA; Downtown Trolley (E-Line) and HealthLine stop near Playhouse Square; easy transfers from Tower City.
  • Nearby hotels: Crowne Plaza Cleveland at Playhouse Square (1260 Euclid Ave) is the official hotel; other nearby options include downtown Cleveland properties within walking distance.
  • Notable events hosted: Cleveland Play House productions at Outcalt; examples include King James (March 1–23, 2025) and New Ground Theatre Festival readings (May 15–17, 2025).
  • Renamed/demolished: Originally opened as Second Stage; renamed Outcalt Theatre; not demolished.