Lunch and a Show: The Sound of Music at Playhouse Square
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Board the school bus at 10:15am by the pavilion and leave Ellenwood Center at 10:30am. UPDATE: Lunch on your own at Hofbräuhaus Cleveland. Followed by theatre performance starting at 1:30pm. Runtime including intermission is 2 hours and 40 minutes. We will depart immediately after show and head back to Ellenwood. Estimated return is 5:00pm.
TICKET REGISTRATION CLOSED. NO REFUNDS.
Lunch and a Show: The Great Gatsby at Playhouse Square
Saturday, June 27, 2026
THE PARTY’S ROARING IN CLEVELAND! THE GREAT GATSBY is a “Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy" (Entertainment Weekly). Based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Tony Award®-winning new musical is an unforgettable journey of love, wealth and tragedy that brings the Roaring Twenties to life on stage. Directed by Marc Bruni (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), this story of extravagance and longing features choreography by Dominique Kelley (So You Think You Can Dance), a book by Kait Kerrigan (The Mad Ones) and a jazz- and pop-influenced original score by Jason Howland (Little Women) and Nathan Tysen (Paradise Square).
We will be riding a school bus provided by Bedford City Schools. Board the school bus at 10:15am by the pavilion and leave Ellenwood Center at 10:30am. Lunch on your own at Becky's or TownHall; to be determined. Followed by theatre performance starting at 1:30pm. Runtime including intermission is 2 hours and 30 minutes. We will depart immediately after show and head back to Ellenwood. Estimated return is 5:00pm. Please contact the Parks & Recreation Department if you need special travel accommodations. All participants must be physically independent, have their own mobility devices and/or have a caregiver assist them. Our theatre tickets are lower level, Orchestra C (regularly priced $119). Price includes one theatre ticket and transportation. Restaurant is subject to change. Food on your own. 30 ticket limit; don’t delay!
Fee: $80 Bedford Senior Club member/$90 for non-member
Registration for Bedford Club Members opens March 15. Non-Club members must be a registered guest of a Bedford Senior Club member and may be registered beginning April 15. Limit of 2 guests max. Registration deadline May 8. No refunds after the deadline.
Show only: The Lion King at Playhouse Square
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, THE LION KING brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. THE LION KING also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. There is simply nothing else like THE LION KING.
We will be riding a school bus provided by Bedford City Schools. Board the school bus at 10:15am by the pavilion and leave Ellenwood Center at 10:30am. Theatre performance starting at 12:00pm. Runtime including intermission is 2 hours and 30 minutes. We will depart immediately after show and head back to Ellenwood. Estimated return is 3:15pm. Please contact the Parks & Recreation Department if you need special travel accommodations. All participants must be physically independent, have their own mobility devices and/or have a caregiver assist them. Our theatre tickets are lower level, Orchestra A (regularly priced $99). Price includes one theatre ticket and transportation. Show only, no lunch stop. 30 ticket limit; don’t delay!
Fee: $75 Bedford Senior Club member/$85 for non-member
Registration for Bedford Club Members opens May 1. Non-Club members must be a registered guest of a Bedford Senior Club member and may be registered beginning May 15. Limit of 2 guests max. Registration deadline May 18. No refunds after the deadline.
Please note that member discounts will be applied during checkout