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THE FAB FOUR Tribute Comes to CAPA in June
by Stephi Wild - March 28, 2024

CAPA invites audiences to experience Beatlemania all over again with The Fab Four, the ultimate tribute to The Beatles, at 8 pm Saturday, June 22 at the Southern Theatre (21 E. Main St.).

BalletMet to Close Out the 2023-24 Columbus Season with ROMEO AND JULIET Alongside the Columbus Symphony Orchestra
by A.A. Cristi - March 27, 2024

Experience the timeless love story of ROMEO AND JULIET as it returns to BalletMet. This classic ballet, renowned for its dramatic choreography and emotional depth, is a must-see for any dance enthusiast.

Dublin Coffman High School Drama Club Presents MEAN GIRLS In April
by A.A. Cristi - March 25, 2024

Join Dublin Coffman High School Drama Club for their performance of MEAN GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL VERSION from April 3-6.

SHADOWBOX LIVE Will Kick Off Spring With BEHIND CLOSED DOORS In April
by A.A. Cristi - March 22, 2024

Shadowbox Live (SBX) is back with a brand-new sketch comedy and music experience, Behind Closed Doors, beginning April 18.

Jon Batiste Will Join ProMusica For Two Concerts
by Stephi Wild - March 20, 2024

ProMusica Chamber Orchestra will welcome American singer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and bandleader Jon Batiste for a two-day collaborative musical residency in May.

PRIDE ANTHEMS Musical Experience is Coming to CAPA in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 19, 2024

​​​​​​​Pride Live is partnering with IMG Artists to create Pride Anthems, a new, intimate musical experience that celebrates, inspires, and commemorates the legacy and power of the Stonewall Rebellion. Learn more about the event!

Interview: Sean Cooney of VAN GOGH'S IN THE ATTIC
by Paul Batterson - March 18, 2024

“Most all of my plays happened in and around things in my life. People would say ‘Oh my God, Sean, what happened here?’ and I would be in the middle of it for some reason.” Sean Cooney

Review: MAMMA MIA! Delivers Dynamo Performance at the Ohio Theatre
by Dylan Shaffer - March 18, 2024

With familiar hits such as “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” and “Honey, Honey,” MAMMA MIA! has a leg up on most musicals: audiences already know the songs. But to surmount and overcome the expectations of audiences is no easy feat. The 25th Anniversary Tour of MAMMA MIA! blows all expectations out of the Grecian waters!

Review: SNS' THE PROM at Garden Theater
by Paul Batterson - March 17, 2024

Broadway Musicals are often fantasies, musical representations about things that could not possibly happen. The saddest thing about Short North Stage’s production of THE PROM, which runs from March 14 through April 7 at the Garden Theater, is that it is based partly in truth.

The Avalon Theatre Unveils Programming Celebrating Total Solar Eclipse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 15, 2024

Join the Avalon Theatre in Union County for a weekend of family-friendly events celebrating the total solar eclipse on April 8th.

Photos: First look at Mount Vernon Arts HONK JR
by Jordan Sauer - March 15, 2024

Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother's protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat.

Photos: First Look at Perry Middle School Drama Club's MEAN GIRLS JR
by Jordan Sauer - March 15, 2024

Perry Middle School Drama Club presents its first musical: Mean Girls Jr! This group of 34 young actors and 17 young technicians, all 6th-8th grade, have worked hard to bring this show to life. Perry Drama Club is excited to keep building. Theatre education is so fetch!

Singer-Songwriter Amos Lee Will Perform in Concert at The Southern Theatre This July
by Stephi Wild - March 15, 2024

CAPA welcomes Amos Lee, an American singer-songwriter blending folk, rock, and soul in his music, to the Southern Theatre (21 E. Main St.) stage on Saturday, July 6.

Photos: Get a First Look At Liberty Union Musical Theater's PETER PAN JR.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 12, 2024

Fly with Peter Pan and the Darlings to Neverland this weekend with the Liberty Union Musical Theater’s production of Peter Pan, Jr. See photos!

Ember Women's Theatre Presents 'NIGHT MOTHER by Marsha Norman
by A.A. Cristi - March 11, 2024

Explore the captivating performance of 'NIGHT MOTHER by eMBer Women's Theatre. This compelling drama promises to engage audiences with its powerful storytelling and remarkable acting.

BalletMet Unveils Five-Show Lineup for Its 47th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 11, 2024

BalletMet has revealed its 2024-25 season. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Meet the Murderous Cast of the CLUE National Tour
by Nicole Rosky - March 11, 2024

In this video, watch as the company of the Clue national tour gets ready to hit the road and chats about what audiences can expect.

Review: PAT METHENY at Riffe Center
by Paul Batterson - March 10, 2024

In his two-hour set, Metheny, the only artist to win Grammys in 10 different categories, was like a magician as he revealed the skills that garnered him gold records for Still Life (Talking), Letter from Home, and Secret Story.

Interview: Joshua Henry at Southern Theater
by Paul Batterson - March 09, 2024

“The idea of sharing music, especially my personal, original music and music from the icons of soul is especially gratifying. I love that feeling because this is from the heart; it was born from the heart of the soul.”

Photos: First look at Naomi & Gretta present DAYLIGHT SAVE THE WORLD
by Jerri Shafer - March 08, 2024

This Bond-esque story pits Naomi and Gretta in a battle for time itself.  Featuring a live band, vocals, and always more laughs than you can handle. 

Mat Kearney Returns to Columbus in September
by Stephi Wild - March 08, 2024

Nashville-based, Oregon-born singer-songwriter Mat Kearney will return to Columbus for a Tuesday, September 17, date at the Southern Theatre.

RIDE THE CYCLONE to be Presented at The Contemporary Theatre Of Ohio This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 07, 2024

The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio will present the cult-classic musical, Ride The Cyclone. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Herb Alpert and Lani Hall Come to the Southern Theatre This Summer
by Stephi Wild - March 07, 2024

Trumpeter Herb Alpert and his wife, vocalist Lani Hall, will perform in concert Saturday, July 20 at the Southern Theatre.

Photos: First look at Little Theatre Off Broadway's THE PSYCHIC, A MURDER MYSTERY OF SORTS
by Jerri Shafer - March 07, 2024

The Psychic follows the chaotic life of Adam Webster, a down-on-his-luck writer, who has put a sign in his apartment window, in desperation, to make the rent: 'Psychic Readings $25.' The sign soon draws the interest of the lovely and conflicted Laura, her shady husband, Roy, Roy's mistress, Rita, a gangster named Johnny Bubbles, and ace Detective Norris Coslow.

The Columbus Symphony Reveals 2024 Nationwide Picnic with the Pops Lineup
by Stephi Wild - March 07, 2024

The Columbus Symphony has announced the lineup for the 2024 Nationwide Picnic with the Pops, its annual summer outdoor concert series June 15–July 27, led by CSO Principal Pops Conductor Stuart Chafetz and held at the Columbus Bicentennial Pavilion (160 S. High St.) in the Columbus Commons.


Videos


Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame in Columbus Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame
CCT (4/26 - 5/5) Tracker
Clue in Columbus Clue
Ohio Theatre (4/9 - 4/14)
'night, Mother in Columbus 'night, Mother
eMBer Women's Theatre (4/19 - 5/4)
The Spongebob Musical in Columbus The Spongebob Musical
Millersport Community Theatre (4/5 - 4/7)
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical in Columbus Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
Ohio Theatre (5/7 - 5/12)
The Lion King in Columbus The Lion King
Ohio Theatre (6/12 - 7/7)
A New Day, A New Year in Columbus A New Day, A New Year
Ohio Dominican University's Matesich Theatre (5/3 - 5/5)
Van Gogh's in the Attic in Columbus Van Gogh's in the Attic
Abbey Theater of Dublin (4/4 - 4/14)
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