Rental Events

Rentals

Theatres and special event spaces in the Playhouse are available to rent for a variety of performances, receptions, weddings and meetings. Theatre rentals include the new Moe and Jack’s Place – The Rouse Theatre, with a capacity of up to 537, and the 172-seat historic Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theatre. Our special event spaces can accommodate anything from small intimate receptions to large events of up to 400. Premium event packages offer the very exclusive option of dinner on the stage as well as special options for weddings. Explore the options below to see what we offer here at the Playhouse.

We are currently booking events through June 2026. We will begin booking events for July 2026 through June 2027 in March 2026.

Theatre Spaces

Moe & Jack's Place - The Rouse Theatre (2)

Moe and Jack’s Place – The Rouse Theatre

537 or 510 Capacity
$800 per event during a run of a performance
$1000 per event when theatre is dark
$700 per load-in, technical or load-out day
Weekly rates upon request

The Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theatre

172 Capacity
$500 per event
$300 per load-in, technical or load-out day
Weekly rates upon request

Special event start times will be determined in consultation with venue management. If you are renting one of our theatres for a ticketed performance, start times are 7:30 p.m. (Tuesday - Saturday) and 2 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday).

Theatre rental rates include use of the space from 8 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. on the event day for load-in, technical work, rehearsal, up to a 2 ½ hour event, and load-out; production manager; house managers and house assistants; and volunteer ushers. Stagehand labor and equipment rental costs are additional and can be estimated only with detailed production information in writing.

Special Event Spaces

Schueler and Upper Lobbies

400 Standing Capacity
$1,500 per event

Barbara M. Weyand Donor Lounge

25 Capacity, seating for 20
$400 per event

Kaplan Lobby and Alcove

70 Standing Capacity, seating for 40
$500 per event

Room with a View

40 Standing Capacity
Seating for 14
$400 per event

Schiff Education Studio

34’ x 50’; 250 Standing Capacity
$750 per event

Rouse Rehearsal Room

Rouse Rehearsal Room
23’ x 29’; 100 Standing Capacity
$300 per event

Special event space capacity can vary depending on room set-up. Special event rental rates include use of the space for 4 hours, including load-in and set-up, the event, and load-out; standard furniture; and venue management personnel. Other labor and equipment rental costs are additional and can be estimated only with detailed production information in writing.

GALLERY

The Barbara M. Weyand Donor Lounge

Moe & Jack's Place – The Rouse Theatre

The Schueler Lobby

Room with a View

Three white tables in a room with a curved wall of windows looking out at Downtown Cincinnati

The Kaplan Alcove

The Kaplan Lobby

A reception in the Schueler and Upper Lobbies

A piano player in the Schueler Lobby

The Schueler Lobby with 200 guests

The Upper Lobby Porch

The Upper Lobby in front of bar

Dinner on the Rouse Theatre stage with theatre view

Table setup

Dinner on the Rouse Theatre stage

Singer during dinner on the Rouse Theatre stage

Singer during dinner on the Rouse Theatre stage

Rental Rates and Information

Please review our standard rate card, premium event rate card and bar service rate card to begin planning today. Non-profit organizations receive a 10% discount on standard space rental fees only; documentation of non-profit status must be provided to qualify.

If you have questions or would like a tour of any rental space, please reach out to Bridget Siedlecki, Director of Operations at 513-977-2063; Bridget.Siedlecki@cincyplay.com.