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About The Helen Lab Theatre at Playhouse Square
The Helen Lab Theatre, officially The Helen Rosenfeld Lewis Bialosky Lab Theatre, is a premier flexible black-box venue inside Playhouse Square in downtown Cleveland. With a configurable seating plan and a notable Crow's nest booth, the space offers an intimate, versatile setting for a wide range of performances, from university MFA productions to professional companies. The theatre seats approximately 150 guests and is a heartbeat for Cleveland’s performing arts scene.
Located at 1501 Dodge Court, Cleveland, OH 44114, The Helen provides multiple access points: the main entrance on Dodge Court and a connection via East 15th Street and the Concourse, making arrival seamless whether you’re attending a student production, a touring show, or a community event. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby places to stay and dine.
Playhouse Square’s surroundings place you in the center of downtown Cleveland’s arts corridor. The Helen regularly hosts productions from Cleveland State University MFA groups, Cleveland Play House, and visiting companies. Current and forthcoming programs include Epiphany (Feb 25–Mar 7, 2026) and student works such as Star Machine and Starmites. For a straightforward ticket experience, secure your seats through trusted outlets, and take advantage of nearby accommodations like the Crowne Plaza Cleveland at Playhouse Square and the Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Downtown after a night of acclaimed theatre.
Parking is convenient with the Playhouse Square Parking Garage on 1450 Chester Ave and The Lumen Garage at 1965 East 17th St. Pay via cashless options and on-site passes. Public transit access is easy: the HealthLine stop is right in front of Playhouse Square, with the Downtown Trolley E-Line/C-Line stops nearby. We’re here to help you plan a smooth, no-stress visit to The Helen.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Venue type: The Helen is a flexible black-box theatre with a configurable seating plan (featuring a notable ‘Crow's nest’ booth described in Playhouse Square histories).
- Capacity: Approximately 150 seats (Playhouse Square lists 150; the rental info lists auditorium capacity around 147).
- Address and entrances: 1501 Dodge Court, Cleveland, OH 44114; main entrance on Dodge Court with an additional connection via the East 15th Street entrance and Concourse.
- Parking: Nearby options include Playhouse Square Parking Garage (1450 Chester Ave) and The Lumen Garage (1965 East 17th St); cashless payments and on-site passes are available for events.
- Transit: Public transit access includes the HealthLine stop in front of Playhouse Square and the Downtown Trolley (E-Line/C-Line) stops nearby.
- Nearby hotels: Crowne Plaza Cleveland at Playhouse Square (1260 Euclid Ave) and Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Downtown (1100 Carnegie Ave) are within walking distance.
- Notable events hosted: The Helen hosts Cleveland State University MFA productions, Cleveland Play House and other university/company performances; recent/planned events include Epiphany (Feb 25–Mar 7, 2026) and related student productions such as Star Machine and Starmites.
- Renamed/demolished: The venue is active and publicly named The Helen (full name The Helen Rosenfeld Lewis Bialosky Lab Theatre); no demolition has occurred.