A Thriving Neighborhood
Near West Theatre, along with Cleveland Public Theatre and the Detroit Shoreway Community Development Corporation, is a proud founding partner of the Gordon Square Arts District. The revitalization effort resulted in the addition of many new businesses and jobs, and the creation of a vibrant and diverse artistic hub on Cleveland’s west side.
We are honored to have so many wonderful partners in the District. Historic Haunts, our interactive lantern-lit walking tour, is a collaboration with the West Clinton Block Club. Each October, 1,600 patrons stop at houses along our tour route to learn about haunted Cleveland history while enjoying our beautiful neighborhood.
Expanding Our Reach
We impact not only our immediate neighborhood but the Greater Cleveland area. You can catch us at events across the city like Fam Jam at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, PRIDE Night at Progressive Field, Lakewood Summer Meltdown, and more. We proudly participate in Pride in the CLE every summer.
Near West Theatre regularly holds a free community meal open to partners across the city. Guests are invited to enjoy dinner and stay for a final dress rehearsal at no cost.
Economic Prosperity
The arts are a powerful means to bolster economic revitalization and growth. Annually, Near West Theatre hires nearly 150 contractors of all ages and backgrounds. That means jobs for local creatives, technicians, musicians, and teaching artists.
Over the past 4 years, NWT generated nearly $400,000 in ticketing revenue and brought more than 30,000 people to our neighborhood. In post-show surveys, patrons indicate they spent time before and after productions enjoying local restaurants and businesses around Gordon Square, increasing dollars spent within the district.
Transforming lives
Through Theatre
Donations of all sizes create artistic opportunities for hundreds of youth and adults each year.
Become a Volunteer
Near West Theatre was founded on volunteer support, and it sustains us to this day. Discover the ways to get involved.
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Donate Today!
Every show, every program, every event is made possible by donors like you. Monthly gifts make a sustaining impact!
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Our Story
Our journey started with a big vision and a small seed. Over 43 years later, that vision has transformed thousands of lives and a near west side community.
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