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Photos: First look at The Alcove Dinner Theatre and Bruce Jacklin & Company’s  PhotosPhotos: First look at The Alcove Dinner Theatre and Bruce Jacklin & Company’s FOUR OLD BROADS
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus

(04/09/2026) - If The Golden Girls was rebooted today, it would look much like Four Old Broads! Retired burlesque queen Beatrice Shelton desperately needs a vacation – and NOT another trip up to that 'precious little German village for the umpteenth time.'

THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE is Coming to Columbus at Palace Theatre PhotosTHE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE is Coming to Columbus at Palace Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Columbus

(04/03/2026) - The Price Is Right Live will bring a celebrity host, classic games, and iconic sets to the Palace Theatre on Thursday, October 15, at 7:30 pm. America's most beloved game show experience is hitting the road with a brand-new live stage show.

MAMMA MIA! to Return to Renaissance Theatre This Spring PhotosMAMMA MIA! to Return to Renaissance Theatre This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Columbus

(04/02/2026) - The Renaissance Theatre in Mansfield, Ohio will present MAMMA MIA! for six performances April 24 through May 3, featuring local cast members and Broadway actor Jamie Karen.

Opera Columbus Will Present LA TRAVIATA at the Ohio Theatre in April PhotosOpera Columbus Will Present LA TRAVIATA at the Ohio Theatre in April
by A.A. Cristi - Opera

(04/01/2026) - Opera Columbus will present Verdi's LA TRAVIATA at the Ohio Theatre on April 25–26, in a new staging set in New Orleans during Mardi Gras, created in collaboration with the Columbus Symphony and CAPA.

Columbus Jazz Orchestra Will Present Season Finale with Paul Loren in May PhotosColumbus Jazz Orchestra Will Present Season Finale with Paul Loren in May
by A.A. Cristi - Columbus

(04/01/2026) - The Columbus Jazz Orchestra closes its 2025–2026 season May 1–3 with guest vocalist Paul Loren in THE LOREN LOUNGE at the Southern Theatre, featuring music from Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, and Ray Charles.

Peter Sagal To Appear At Southern Theatre In Columbus PhotosPeter Sagal To Appear At Southern Theatre In Columbus
by A.A. Cristi - Columbus

(03/31/2026) - ​​​​​​​CAPA will present humorist and NPR host Peter Sagal in a live appearance at the Southern Theatre in Columbus, Ohio. The event will take place June 7 at 7:00 p.m.

Columbus Symphony Reveals 2026–27 Season Celebrating 75 Years PhotosColumbus Symphony Reveals 2026–27 Season Celebrating 75 Years
by Stephi Wild - Columbus

(03/30/2026) - The Columbus Symphony announced its 2026–27 season, a milestone celebration of the orchestra's 75th anniversary and a powerful reflection of its role as one of Central Ohio's most important cultural institutions.

Photos: First look at Mount Vernon Nazarene University Theatre’s BIG FISH PhotosPhotos: First look at Mount Vernon Nazarene University Theatre’s BIG FISH
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus

(03/27/2026) - Join MVNU Theatre for Big Fish, a sweeping, magical, and deeply heartfelt story about love, memory, and the power of the stories we tell. Edward Bloom is a legendary storyteller, known for spinning fantastical tales filled with witches, giants, circus towns, and impossible adventures. To Edward, these stories are truth wrapped in wonder—but to his practical son, Will, they feel like exaggerations that stand between them and a real connection. As Edward’s life draws to a close, Will embarks on a journey through these myths to discover the man behind the magic, learning that sometimes the most extraordinary stories carry the deepest truths. Overflowing with imaginative visuals, whimsical characters, and a soaring score by Andrew Lippa, Big Fish is a celebration of imagination, legacy, and the enduring power of love. Hilarious, tender, and breathtaking, this musical invites audiences to laugh, cry, and fall in love with a life well told.

SHADOWBOX LIVE Now Accepting Applications For 2026 Arts Immersion Program PhotosSHADOWBOX LIVE Now Accepting Applications For 2026 Arts Immersion Program
by A.A. Cristi - Columbus

(03/26/2026) - Shadowbox Live is accepting applications for its 2026 Arts Immersion Program. The free intensive offers training in performance and arts administration. The program will conclude with a public showcase.

SCHOOLED ON POETRY To Host Student And Guest Poet Showcase At Lincoln Theatre PhotosSCHOOLED ON POETRY To Host Student And Guest Poet Showcase At Lincoln Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Columbus

(03/26/2026) - Schooled on Poetry will present a live reading at the Lincoln Theatre in Columbus. The event will feature student performers and guest poets. The program celebrates spoken word and community storytelling.

Photos: First look at Performing Arts Creative Ensemble’s VANYA & SONIA & MASH PhotosPhotos: First look at Performing Arts Creative Ensemble’s VANYA & SONIA & MASHA & SPIKE
by Patrick Doss - Columbus

(03/26/2026) - Middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home in Bucks County, PA, where they bicker and complain. Suddenly, their movie-star sister, Masha, swoops in with her new boy toy, Spike. Old resentments flare up, eventually leading to threats to sell the house. Also on the scene are sassy maid Cassandra, who can predict the future, and a lovely young aspiring actress named Nina, whose prettiness somewhat worries the imperious Masha.

Photos: Inside Mount Vernon Arts Consortium presented Patrick Warburton PhotosPhotos: Inside Mount Vernon Arts Consortium presented Patrick Warburton
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus

(03/26/2026) - Mount Vernon Arts Consortium presented the one and only Patrick Warburton for a night of stand-up comedy at the historic Knox Memorial Theater. One of television’s most beloved performers, Warburton is best known for his iconic role as Puddy on Seinfeld and his starring turns in Rules of Engagement, Less Than Perfect, Fox’s The Tick, and Netflix’s A Series of Unfortunate Events.

Tab Benoit Brings SOUL OF THE SWAMP Tour to Columbus This October PhotosTab Benoit Brings SOUL OF THE SWAMP Tour to Columbus This October
by A.A. Cristi - Columbus

(03/25/2026) - Blues guitarist TAB BENOIT will perform at the Lincoln Theatre in Columbus on October 8, joined by special guest Ghalia Volt. Tickets will go on sale March 27.

Geoffrey Nelson Returns to Ohio's Contemporary Theatre in PRIMARY TRUST PhotosGeoffrey Nelson Returns to Ohio's Contemporary Theatre in PRIMARY TRUST
by A.A. Cristi - Columbus

(03/24/2026) - Geoffrey Nelson rejoins The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio for PRIMARY TRUST, a Pulitzer-winning play by Eboni Booth. The show runs from April 23 to May 10 at the Vern Riffe Center.

Photos: First look at Rise Up Art Alliance’s WELCOME TO CANDY KINGDOM PhotosPhotos: First look at Rise Up Art Alliance’s WELCOME TO CANDY KINGDOM
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus

(03/24/2026) - We guarantee you won’t find a sweeter play than Welcome to Candy Kingdom! This colorful land, including Peppermint Acres, Lollipop Forest, Bubblegum Pass and more, is where all the discarded candy goes to be loved and stay fresh forever.

Photos: First look at OOHS Orangelight Productions' MEAN GIRLS: HS VERSION PhotosPhotos: First look at OOHS Orangelight Productions' MEAN GIRLS: HS VERSION
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus

(03/19/2026) - Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order?

Photos: First look at Dublin Jerome Theatre Department presents ROALD DAHL’S M PhotosPhotos: First look at Dublin Jerome Theatre Department presents ROALD DAHL’S MATIDA THE MUSICAL
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus

(03/18/2026) - Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality

Photos: First look at Sunbury Performing Arts Presents DISNEY WINNIE THE POOH, K PhotosPhotos: First look at Sunbury Performing Arts Presents DISNEY WINNIE THE POOH, KIDS
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus

(03/17/2026) - Pooh Bear and all of his friends from the classic children’s books and animated film band together to rescue their friend, Christopher Robin in the family friendly performance. Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman, Robert Lopez, Kristen Anderson-Lopez,Music Adapted & Arranged and Additional Music & Lyrics by Will Van Dyke,Book and Additional Lyrics by Cheryl Davis, Based on the stories of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney Animated feature film.

HOW I BECAME A PIRATE to be Presented at Avalon Theatre in Marysville PhotosHOW I BECAME A PIRATE to be Presented at Avalon Theatre in Marysville
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Columbus

(03/13/2026) - Adventure, laughter, and a bit of pirate mischief are headed to uptown Marysville as Avalon Productions brings How I Became a Pirate to the stage at the historic Avalon Theatre.

Avalon Productions to Hold Auditions for 13: THE MUSICAL PhotosAvalon Productions to Hold Auditions for 13: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Columbus

(03/12/2026) - Local teens with a passion for performing will soon have their chance to take the stage as Avalon Productions holds auditions for the high-energy coming-of-age musical 13: The Musical, featuring music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown.

Photos: First look at Curtain Players’ MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON - APT. 2B PhotosPhotos: First look at Curtain Players’ MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON - APT. 2B
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus

(03/12/2026) - An irreverent, darkly comic, modern take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous sleuth and sidekick. This fast-paced romp re-examines the world's most famous detective story with a bold new feminist lens.

ProMusica Will Bring MOZART & SCHNITTKE to Southern Theatre PhotosProMusica Will Bring MOZART & SCHNITTKE to Southern Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Columbus

(03/12/2026) - ProMusica Chamber Orchestra will present Mozart & Schnittke at the Southern Theatre on Saturday, April 11, 2026, and Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 7 p.m. Learn more here!

Photos: First Look At Liberty Union Musical Theater's Production Of Disney's THE PhotosPhotos: First Look At Liberty Union Musical Theater's Production Of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID
by A.A. Cristi - Columbus

(03/11/2026) - Liberty Union Musical Theater will present DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID this week at the Liberty Union Auditorium in Baltimore, Ohio. The production features a cast of 97 students from the district’s elementary, middle, and high schools. Check out photos of the production.

MAMMA MIA! Begins This Spring at Dublin Coffman Performing Arts Center PhotosMAMMA MIA! Begins This Spring at Dublin Coffman Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Columbus

(03/10/2026) - MAMMA MIA! will enchant audiences with its blend of ABBA's hits and a heartwarming story at Dublin Coffman Performing Arts Center this April. Directed by Dan Stowell.

Photos: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Jonathan Alder High School PhotosPhotos: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Jonathan Alder High School
by A.A. Cristi - Columbus

(03/10/2026) - Jonathan Alder High School will present THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, with performances scheduled March 12–14 at 7 p.m. and March 15 at 2 p.m. at Jonathan Alder High School in Plain City, Ohio. Check out photos from the production.

Photos: First Look at the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE PhotosPhotos: First Look at the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE
by A.A. Cristi - Broadway

(03/10/2026) - In honor of the official opening of the North American tour, producers have released production photos of BEETLEJUICE, the Broadway musical comedy based on Tim Burton’s film.

BRAINS ON Live Show to be Presented at Southern Theatre This June PhotosBRAINS ON Live Show to be Presented at Southern Theatre This June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Columbus

(03/09/2026) - Brains On, the podcast for kids, is hitting the road with a hilarious science-themed show that takes the audience on an adventure through our brains. CAPA will welcome Brains On to the Southern Theatre.

Photos: First look at Hilliard Arts Council’s DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR PhotosPhotos: First look at Hilliard Arts Council’s DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR.
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus

(03/06/2026) - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr. presented by the Hilliard Arts Council, one of our By Kids, For Kids productions. Dive under the sea with Ariel and friends in this splashy, enchanting stage adaptation of the beloved Disney classic! Featuring hit songs like “Part of Your World,” “Under the Sea,” and “Kiss the Girl,” this magical musical will delight audiences of all ages.

Wilco Summer Tour To Include July Concert At Columbus’ Palace Theatre PhotosWilco Summer Tour To Include July Concert At Columbus’ Palace Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Columbus

(03/05/2026) - Wilco has announced a U.S. summer tour with performances scheduled across the Midwest, South, and East Coast in June and July. The tour will include a stop in Columbus on July 18 at 8:00 p.m. at the Palace Theatre, presented by Columbus Association for the Performing Arts.

Photos: First look at Little Theatre Off Broadway’s THE FULL MONTY PhotosPhotos: First look at Little Theatre Off Broadway’s THE FULL MONTY
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus

(03/04/2026) - The Full Monty follows the fortunes of six unemployed steelworkers in Buffalo, New York. With no job, money or prospects, they are fed up. When the men spy their wives and other local women going crazy over a group of male strippers, an idea begins to emerge. Overcoming their jealousy and feelings of emasculation, they decide to make some quick cash by forming their own act–a team of male strippers with ‘real man’ bodies

Josh Johnson Reveals Dates for 2026 Tour JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP PhotosJosh Johnson Reveals Dates for 2026 Tour JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP
by A.A. Cristi - Philadelphia

(03/03/2026) - The Emmy-nominated writer, stand-up comedian, and The Daily Show rotating host and correspondent will be embarking on Josh Johnson'S COMEDY BAND CAMP as his next tour, a one-of-a-kind stand up and live music experience that brings together all the community of being in one big band and all the nostalgia of summer camp.

Ilana Glazer Set to Perform at Davidson Theatre This June PhotosIlana Glazer Set to Perform at Davidson Theatre This June
by A.A. Cristi - Columbus

(03/03/2026) - Comedian and actor Ilana Glazer has announced a new international stand-up tour, ILANA GLAZER LIVE!, which will include a performance at the Davidson Theatre in Columbus.

PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE to be Presented at Abbey Theater of Dublin PhotosPICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE to be Presented at Abbey Theater of Dublin
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Columbus

(03/03/2026) - Abbey Theater of Dublin and Original Productions Theatre will present Picasso at The Lapin in April, celebrating Steve Martin's 80th birthday with performances featuring Einstein and Picasso in a comedic scenario.

SOUNDS OF SIMON AND GARFUNKEL Takes the Avalon Theatre Stage PhotosSOUNDS OF SIMON AND GARFUNKEL Takes the Avalon Theatre Stage
by Gillian Blum - Columbus

(03/01/2026) - An unforgettable evening of timeless music is coming to Uptown Marysville as Sounds of Simon and Garfunkel takes the stage at The Avalon Theatre on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 7 p.m.

Photos: Ken Ludwig's DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE At The Avalon Theatre PhotosPhotos: Ken Ludwig's DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE At The Avalon Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Columbus

(02/27/2026) - Avalon Productions is presenting Dear Jack, Dear Louise. Jack, a shy and steady military doctor stationed in Oregon, and Louise, an outgoing and energetic aspiring actress in New York City, are unknowingly 'set up' by their parents. 

Photos: First look at Imagine Productions’ GROUNDHOG DAY: THE MUSICAL PhotosPhotos: First look at Imagine Productions’ GROUNDHOG DAY: THE MUSICAL
by Patrick Doss - Columbus

(02/27/2026) - How would you spend your time if you were forced to repeat the same day over and over again? Phil Connors, a seasoned big-city weatherman, is frustrated to be reporting the annual Groundhog Day Ceremony in small town Punxsutawney, PA.

Photos: First look at MTVarts’ A NIGHT OF ONE ACTS 2026 PhotosPhotos: First look at MTVarts’ A NIGHT OF ONE ACTS 2026
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus

(02/26/2026) - “The Yellow Wallpaper” adapted by Kathryn Funkhouser from the story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman When Eleanor stumbles upon a hidden diary, she unlocks a family secret – and finds that danger lives closer to home than she possibly could have imagined. An ensemble of trapped spirits cracks open the door between generations in a theatrical adaptation that wraps the classic psychological horror story The Yellow Wallpaper in a Hitchcockian thriller. “Our Place” by Terry Wayne Gabbard The unassuming location of a dock extending out onto a small lake serves as the backdrop for five different stories. On a cool autumn night, Jake arrives with Holly at a secluded spot. The couple feels an immediate connection to this place as if it were put there just for them. Things seem perfect until Anne and her date, Lyle, arrive. On another day, early in the morning, Beth has plans to spend the day with her dad at their favorite fishing place. She has high hopes for catching some sunshine, a few fish, and her dad’s fading memories. The third story involves Al, who arrives at the dock with his family and has high expectations for their family canoe trip. The only problem is that his wife would rather stay inside, his son has a chip on his shoulder, and his daughter is really weird. In the fourth story, Cory and Liberty are having a picnic lunch out by the lake, but a realization about tuna-fish sandwiches sends a shockwave through their relationship and brings about questions of who they are and what lies ahead for them. In the fifth story, Stanley escapes the hardships of his life to blow off some steam on the dock when Sidney, his 6-year-old sister, arrives. All he wants is for her to go away, but she insists on staying with him. The entire ensemble gathers on the dock together for the final scene. In a poetic epilogue, they all discover the true meaning of Our Place—both comedic and tragic.

FOREVER K-POP National Tour to Kick Off in Bloomington and Visit Over 30 Cities PhotosFOREVER K-POP National Tour to Kick Off in Bloomington and Visit Over 30 Cities
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Los Angeles

(02/25/2026) - The national tour schedule has been revealed for Forever K-Pop - A Celebration Concert, a brand-new concert experience set to burst onto stages at over 30 locations this spring.




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