William N. Skirball Writers Center Stage 2025-26 Season

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The William N. Skirball Writers Center Stage Series brings the literary world’s best writers to Cleveland. The 2025-26 series is presented by the Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation and Case Western Reserve University. Funds raised by this series help support Cuyahoga County Public Library, one of America’s best and busiest library systems.

All events start promptly at 7:30 pm.

7:00 pm - Theater doors open
6:30 pm - Box Office doors open
6:00 pm - Parking lots open

Upcoming Events

Subscription Information

3-Show Subscriptions Coming Soon!

 

 

Benefactor: $135

Benefactor 3-Show Package (COMING SOON)

You Get:

  • One (1) ticket to the three (3) remaining shows with the flexibility to come in-person or live stream from home
  • Free Parking at the Maltz Performing Arts Center
  • Hardcover copy of London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family's Search for Truth by Patrick Radden Keefe 
  • A post-event video link will be sent via email shortly after each event
Subscriber: $85

Subscriber 3-Show Package (COMING SOON)

You Get:

  • One (1) ticket to all three (3) remaining shows with the flexibility to come in-person or live stream from home
  • A post-event video link will be sent via email shortly after each event
  • Hardcover copy of London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family's Search for Truth by Patrick Radden Keefe 
  • Parking passes not included with this subscription package
Virtual Subscriber: $35

Virtual 3-Show Package (COMING SOON)

You Get:

  • A ticket to livestream all the three (3) remaining events
  • A livestream link will be sent via email approximately 3 days and again 1 hour before each event
  • A post-event video link will be sent via email shortly after each event
  • Virtual subscriptions do not include books or physical seats at the Maltz Performing Arts Center

Single Ticket Options


Single tickets are on sale now

 

Orchestra: $35
Single Event Ticket ($35 | In–Person, Orchestra Seating)
  • One (1) ticket to attend a Writers Center Stage event in person at the Maltz Performing Arts Center
  • Seating in the Orchestra section
  • Parking pass not included with ticket purchase
  • A post-event video link will be sent via email shortly after single-event
*NEW!* Balcony: $25
Single Event Ticket (NEW! $25 | Balcony Seating)*
  • One (1) ticket to attend a Writers Center Stage event in person at the Maltz Performing Arts Center
  • Seating in the Balcony section
  • Parking pass not included with ticket purchase
  • A post-event video link will be sent via email shortly after single-event

Please note that the balcony is only accessible by stairs

Virtual: $20
Single Event Ticket ($20 | Virtual)
  • One (1) ticket to livestream one (1) event
  • Virtual ticket purchasers will receive their livestream link via email prior to the event
  • Virtual tickets do not include books or physical seats at the Maltz Performing Arts Center
  • A post-event video link will be sent via email shortly after single-event
Book Club Discount

Book Clubs receive a 10% discount for group tickets of 5 or more people. Use the code BOOKCLUB25 during checkout.

Parking

Parking is $10. Guests can enter our parking lots from E.105th, Ansel Road, or Chester/E.101st. Parking passes can be purchased on-site or in advance for easy access. Cash and credit Card accepted. 

Refund Policy

Please note: All subscription sales are final — no refunds will be issued.

Contact

For questions regarding ticket sales, seating, or parking, please contact the Maltz Performing Arts Center at mpacinfo@case.edu or by phone at 216.368.6062.

For general questions, please contact the CCPL Foundation via email or by phone at 216.749.9491.

Past Events