CAIN PARK, L.L.C.
Cain Park is a municipally owned performing arts venue in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, operating since 1938 with two theaters totaling over 3,000 seats, hosting touring concerts, professional and youth theater, and an annual juried arts festival for the greater Cleveland community.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1938
- HeadquartersCleveland Heights, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What CAIN PARK, L.L.C. does
Cain Park is a municipally owned and operated performing arts venue in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, established in 1938 and currently in its 88th season. The venue comprises three primary physical assets: the Evans Amphitheater (a partially covered outdoor amphitheater with 1,222 pavilion seats, 32 wheelchair-accessible seats, and 1,528 lawn spaces for 2,782 total seats), the Alma Theater (a 282-seat enclosed outdoor theater), and the Feinberg Art Gallery (a three-room air-conditioned gallery). Programming spans national-touring concert acts, professional theater productions, youth theater programs (Peter Pan Jr., Into the Woods Jr.), the annual juried Cain Park Arts Festival, and free community events including a Cleveland Orchestra community concert and Local 4 Music Series.
The business model is event-driven and seasonal (May-October). Revenue is generated through ticket sales priced from $10.25 to $277.50 depending on event and seat tier, with a $4.50 online service fee, $5 facility fee, and credit card surcharge layered on top. Additional revenue streams include Arts Festival booth fees from approximately 100 exhibiting artists, concessions (food and beverages including alcohol), group ticket sales, and ticket sales via third-party platform Etix and an in-person box office. Cleveland Heights residents receive fee waivers, priority pink-reserved seating, and discounts upon registration with proof of residency. Distribution operates through direct-to-consumer channels: a physical box office, Etix e-commerce, phone sales, and a group sales program.
The venue is wholly owned and operated by the City of Cleveland Heights and is led by General Manager Suzanne Conway (with Ian Hinz also identified in a General Manager role). The core team is small (5 permanent employees) with seasonal staff hired for each year's summer programming. Technology infrastructure centers on state-of-the-art sound systems and modern production equipment rather than software platforms. Marketing occurs through the venue's own website, social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok), email newsletter, and partner artist channels. Cain Park has received multiple recognitions including consecutive "Best Place for Live Music" awards in the Best of the Heights (2024, 2025) and the 1987 Ohio Governor's Award for the Arts.
CAIN PARK, L.L.C. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- CAIN PARK, L.L.C.
- Legal name
- Cain Park
- Website
- https://cainpark.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1938
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Cain Park is a municipally owned performing arts venue in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, operating since 1938 with two theaters totaling over 3,000 seats, hosting touring concerts, professional and youth theater, and an annual juried arts festival for the greater Cleveland community.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
CAIN PARK, L.L.C. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Performing Arts Venue
- NAICS
- Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111)
- SIC
- Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Fairgrounds & Expo Parks (THAHAAAH), Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB)
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Where CAIN PARK, L.L.C. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Cleveland Heights
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
CAIN PARK, L.L.C. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Ticket Sales: Revenue from concert and theater event tickets sold online (via Etix), in-person at box office, and via phone. Ticket prices range from $10.25-$277.50 depending on event and seat location. Additional fees include $4.50 service fee per ticket online, $5 facility fee, and day-of-show premium.
- Arts Festival Booth Fees: Artists pay booth fees to participate in the annual three-day juried fine arts and fine crafts festival
- Concessions: Food and beverage sales during events including beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages
- Group Sales: Discounted ticket packages for group bookings
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Pay-as-you-go | Youth Theater Tickets |
| Subscription | Pay-as-you-go | Concert Tickets |
| Other | Per seat | Service Fees |
| Subscription | Annual | Resident Discounts |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Children Pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
CAIN PARK, L.L.C. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Cain Park operates a municipally owned performing arts venue in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, featuring the 2,782-seat Evans Amphitheater and the 282-seat Alma Theater, which together host national-touring concerts, professional and youth theater productions, an annual juried fine arts festival, and free community events. The venue also includes the Feinberg Art Gallery and offers a summer theatre camp for young people, with revenue derived primarily from ticket sales, concessions, and arts festival booth fees.
Product overview
Cain Park is a municipally owned and operated performing arts venue in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, celebrating its 88th season as one of the oldest arts parks in the United States. The venue comprises the Evans Amphitheater (a 2,782-seat outdoor amphitheater), the Alma Theater (282-seat enclosed outdoor theater), the Feinberg Art Gallery (three-room air-conditioned gallery), and hosts the annual Cain Park Arts Festival. Cain Park offers a diverse portfolio of services including national-touring concerts, professional and youth theater productions, free community events, group ticket sales, and box office services. The venue features state-of-the-art sound systems, various seating options, and over 900 free parking spaces within walking distance.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Evans Amphitheater A partially covered outdoor theater located inside Cain Park near the Goodnor/Superior and Superior Park entrances. The venue has 1,222 seats inside the pavilion, 32 additional wheelchair-accessible seats, and 1,528 seats/spaces on the lawn, totaling 2,782 seats, and hosts national-touring concerts and dance companies.
- Alma Theater An enclosed outdoor theater located inside Cain Park near the Lee Road entrance. The theater has 262 seats with an additional 20 folding chairs for added and wheelchair-accessible seating, for a total of 282 seats, and is used for the venue's own professional and youth theater productions.
- Feinberg Art Gallery
Quantifiable outcome
- One of the longest continuously running performing arts centers in the US managed by a city government
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use CAIN PARK, L.L.C.
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
CAIN PARK, L.L.C. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
CAIN PARK, L.L.C. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- City of Cleveland HeightscoreCain Park has been owned and operated by the City of Cleveland Heights since 1938. The city provides municipal funding, staff, and infrastructure support. Mayor Frank C. Cain and the city established the venue originally.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves3 records
Expansion highlights4 records
CAIN PARK, L.L.C. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Blossom Music Center: Summer-only outdoor amphitheater in Cuyahoga Falls serving the greater Cleveland market with national touring acts, directly comparable to Cain Park's Evans Amphitheater programming model.
- Playhouse Square: Cleveland's largest performing arts center, hosting touring Broadway, concerts, and comedy. Comparable to Cain Park as a Cleveland-area multi-venue performing arts operator with diverse programming.
- Severance Hall: Home of The Cleveland Orchestra, which performs free community concerts at Cain Park. Comparable as a prestigious Cleveland performing arts venue hosting concerts and orchestral programming.
- Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica: Outdoor waterfront concert venue on the Cleveland Flats hosting summer touring acts, directly comparable in season, format, and target market to Cain Park's Evans Amphitheater.
- House of Blues Cleveland: Indoor live music venue in Cleveland offering national touring concerts and food/beverage service. Comparable to Cain Park's Evans Amphitheater concert programming in the same metro.
- Cleveland Public Theater: Cleveland-based performing arts organization producing theater and festivals, including the annual Station Hope event. Comparable as a nonprofit/community theater operator in the same metro.
- Great Lakes Theater: Cleveland-based professional theater company producing plays and musicals in residency. Comparable to Cain Park's professional and youth theater productions at Alma Theater.
- Agora Theatre & Ballroom: Historic Cleveland concert venue hosting touring national acts across rock, metal, and indie genres, directly comparable to Cain Park's live music programming in the same regional market.
Others
- Cain Park Arts Festival: Listed only to flag internal-program overlap; this is Cain Park's own annual juried fine arts festival. External comparable juried arts festivals include the Ann Arbor Art Fair and the Columbus Arts Festival, but no separate peer entity is being introduced here.
Regional players
- Beck Center for the Arts: Lakewood, Ohio community arts center offering theater, music, dance, and visual arts. Comparable as a suburban Cleveland multi-disciplinary arts venue with youth education programs similar to Cain Park's theater summer camp.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
CAIN PARK, L.L.C. social profiles
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CAIN PARK, L.L.C. leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
CAIN PARK, L.L.C. funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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CAIN PARK, L.L.C. M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about CAIN PARK, L.L.C.
What does CAIN PARK, L.L.C. do?
Cain Park operates a municipally owned performing arts venue in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, featuring the 2,782-seat Evans Amphitheater and the 282-seat Alma Theater, which together host national-touring concerts, professional and youth theater productions, an annual juried fine arts festival, and free community events. The venue also includes the Feinberg Art Gallery and offers a summer theatre camp for young people, with revenue derived primarily from ticket sales, concessions, and arts festival booth fees.
Is CAIN PARK, L.L.C. a public or private company?
CAIN PARK, L.L.C. is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.
When was CAIN PARK, L.L.C. founded?
CAIN PARK, L.L.C. was founded in 1938. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is CAIN PARK, L.L.C. based?
CAIN PARK, L.L.C. is headquartered in Cleveland Heights, United States, in the North America region.
How does CAIN PARK, L.L.C. make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Ticket Sales are the primary driver. The others are arts Festival Booth Fees, concessions and group Sales.
Who are CAIN PARK, L.L.C.'s main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Blossom Music Center, Playhouse Square, Severance Hall, Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica, House of Blues Cleveland, Cleveland Public Theater, Great Lakes Theater and Agora Theatre & Ballroom. Cain Park Arts Festival is listed as an others. Beck Center for the Arts is listed as a regional player.
Does CAIN PARK, L.L.C. have an API?
No public API is recorded for CAIN PARK, L.L.C..
What industry is CAIN PARK, L.L.C. in?
CAIN PARK, L.L.C.'s product category is Performing Arts Venue. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAGALAC, Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues), with a secondary code of THAHAAAH, Fairgrounds & Expo Parks. Its NAICS code is 71131 and its SIC code is 7990.