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Bored Teachers IS IT FRIDAY YET? Comedy Tour Will Come to Southern Theatreby Stephi Wild - Columbus
(04/16/2026) - The Bored Teachers IS IT FRIDAY YET? Comedy Tour will present an all-new stand-up show at Columbus' Southern Theatre, featuring comedians from the teacher-entertainment brand with over 200K educators in attendance worldwide.
BalletMet Will Perform LA BOHÈME as 48th Season Finale at Davidson Theatreby Stephi Wild - Columbus
(04/14/2026) - BalletMet will conclude its 48th season with La Bohème at the Davidson Theatre. The ballet will feature Remi Wörtmeyer's reimagining of La Bohème and will mark his first full-length creation as BalletMet's Artistic Director.
Photos: First look at The Alcove Dinner Theatre and Bruce Jacklin & Company’s FOUR OLD BROADSby 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 Theatreby 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 Springby 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 Aprilby 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 Mayby 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 Columbusby 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 Yearsby 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 FISHby 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 Programby 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 Theatreby 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 & MASHA & SPIKEby 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 Warburtonby 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 Octoberby 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 TRUSTby 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 KINGDOMby 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 VERSIONby 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 MATIDA THE MUSICALby 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, KIDSby 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 Marysvilleby 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 MUSICALby 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. 2Bby 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 Theatreby 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 LITTLE MERMAIDby 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 Centerby 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 Schoolby 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 BEETLEJUICEby 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 Juneby 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.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 Theatreby 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 MONTYby 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 CAMPby 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 Juneby 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 Dublinby 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 Stageby 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 Theatreby 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.
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