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
Subscription Information
Book a Benefactor Package (click here)
You Get:
- One (1) ticket to all six (6) shows with the flexibility to come in-person or live stream from home
- Admission to the exclusive 2025-2026 season announcement party
- Advanced access to PREMIUM seating in sections EE-KK
- Invitation to the preshow Benefactor Reception
- Free Parking at the Maltz Performing Arts Center
- Hardcover copy of an author's book, when it is offered with a single ticket
- A post-event video link will be sent via email shortly after each event
Book a Subscriber Package (click here)
You Get:
- One (1) ticket to all six (6) shows with the flexibility to come in-person or live stream from home
- Advanced access to PREFERRED seating in sections A-N
- A post-event video link will be sent via email shortly after each event
- Parking passes not included with this subscription package
Book a Virtual Subscriber Package (click here)
You Get:
- A ticket to livestream all six (6) events
- A livestream link will be sent via email approximately 1 hour before each event
- A post-event video link will be sent via email shortly after each event
- Virtual subscriptions do not include physical seats at the Maltz Performing Arts Center
Please note: All ticket sales are final — no refunds will be issued.
Single Event Tickets
Single in-person tickets are $35 each
Virtual Livestream Tickets
Livestream (virtual) tickets are $20 each. This does not include a physical seat at the Maltz Performing Arts Center or a physical book. You will receive a link to your email approximately 24 hours before the event.
Post-Event Recording
All single ticket holders will also have access to the post-event recording, which will be accessible via a link to your email for a one-week period after the event.
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.
Contact
For questions regarding ticket sales, refunds, 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.