Mimi Ohio Theatre

The Mimi Ohio Theatre sits on Euclid Avenue in the Playhouse Square district at the official address above. The venue page notes a marquee on Euclid, but no direct street entrance into the theater. Instead, guests enter through the KeyBank State Theatre lobby or through the Bulkley Building lobby, which connects to the KeyBank Concourse and the Playhouse Square garage walkway.

For drivers, Playhouse Square operates two garages and also lists valet service on both the north and south sides of Euclid Avenue. The two garages are the Playhouse Square Parking Garage at 1450 Chester Avenue and The Lumen Parking Garage at 1965 East 17th Street. Both garages accept cashless payments only. The venue also lists multiple nearby lots and garages in the district, but the official parking guidance centers on those two Playhouse Square garages and valet.

Playhouse Square’s accessibility page identifies Mimi Ohio as one of the historic theaters without elevator access to the upstairs mezzanine or balcony. That means guests should plan carefully if their seats are not on the main floor.

The venue listing also distinguishes Mimi Ohio from other Playhouse Square spaces: ticket services and will call for performances in the theater are handled through the main box office in the KeyBank State Theatre lobby, not by a separate street entrance at this hall.

Playhouse Square states that Mimi Ohio has designated accessible seating, wheelchair-accessible restrooms on the main floor, and wheelchair escorts through RedCoat volunteers. Guests who need accessible seating are advised to request it at the time of purchase because availability is limited. The venue also says guests must use their own wheelchairs or scooters.

The official accessibility page further notes that service animals are welcome. Assisted listening devices are available in each theater’s House Manager office, and requests for audio description or sign-language interpreting should be made at least three weeks in advance. Because Mimi Ohio does not have elevator access to the upper levels, guests with mobility needs should verify the seat level before completing a purchase.

Playhouse Square may inspect bags and cases at entry. Prohibited items include backpacks and other large bags, cameras, audio or video recorders, outside food and beverage, laser pointers, whistles, and firearms or other weapons. Diaper bags are permitted but may be inspected.

For family planning, Playhouse Square says children age five and older are welcome at performances, though all children must have a ticket and be seated with an adult. The organization also advises that not every production is appropriate for every age, so show-specific judgment still matters. Late seating can also depend on the producer or artist, and guests who arrive after a performance begins may be held until a natural break.

Parking at Playhouse Square is arranged around the district rather than around a single theater lot. The official garage program uses cashless payment and allows advance purchase for evening and weekend parking in the Playhouse Square Parking Garage, while day-of parking for that garage may still be available at the published on-site rate. The site also lists valet service and additional nearby parking locations. For curbside drop-off or wheelchair assistance, guests are instructed to pull up in front of the theater they are attending and ask a RedCoat volunteer for help, though staff cannot assist guests in and out of vehicles.

Playhouse Square’s guest information page says concessions vary by performance but may include candy, cookies, soft pretzels, nuts, bottled water, coffee, beer, wine, and spirits. It also notes that some events may restrict food and beverage inside the theater. Because those limits vary, visitors should follow event signage and staff direction on the night of the performance.

A ticket page for a specific performance remains the best source for event-specific notes such as timing and any added restrictions.