Columbus Theater Reviews

Interview: FROZEN at Ohio Theatre

by Paul Batterson — July 18, 2023

FROZEN arrives in Columbus for a run of shows from July 26 to Aug.

Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Garden Theatre

by Paul Batterson — July 16, 2023

What did our critic think of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Garden Theatre? Thanks to an amazing catalog of songs, a powerhouse cast and the tight orchestration, the musical, which closes July 30 , is one of the “can’t be missed” shows this summer.

Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Ohio Theatre

by Paul Batterson — June 7, 2023

What did our critic think of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Ohio Theatre?

Review: JACKSON BROWNE at Palace Theater

by Paul Batterson — June 4, 2023

What did our critic think of JACKSON BROWNE at Palace Theater?

Review: LAST SUMMER ON EARTH at Kemba Live! Amphitheater

by Paul Batterson — June 3, 2023

What did our critic think of LAST SUMMER ON EARTH at Kemba Live! Amphitheater?

Review: REVIEW: THE WILD PARTY at Garden Theater

by Paul Batterson — May 15, 2023

What did our critic think of REVIEW: THE WILD PARTY at Garden Theater?

Feature: Inside THE WILD PARTY At Garden Theater

by Paul Batterson — May 9, 2023

Review: REVIEW: PRINCESS BRIDE at Palace Theater

by Paul Batterson — May 1, 2023

What did our critic think of REVIEW: PRINCESS BRIDE at Palace Theater? The throng of attendees turned the showing into part rock concert, part Episcopal Church “call and response” worship service.

Feature THE PRINCESS BRIDE at Palace

by Paul Batterson — April 24, 2023

THE PRINCESS BRIDE won no Oscars, was a moderate box office success ($30.

Review: AIN'T TOO PROUD at the Ohio Theatre - A Sensational Celebration of Motown and Brotherhood

by Christina Mancuso — April 19, 2023

AIN'T TOO PROUD - The Life and Times of The Temptations, came rolling into the Ohio Theatre with explosive energy, incredible talent, phenomenal voices, dashing costumes, and Tony-Award winning choreography that had Columbus up on their feet.

REVIEW: A YANKEE GOES HOME at At Abbey Theater Of Dublin

by Paul Batterson — April 17, 2023

What did our critic think of REVIEW: A YANKEE GOES HOME at At Abbey Theater Of Dublin? When he first learned the Abbey Theater of Dublin was interested in doing the world premiere of A YANKEE GOES HOME, Irish American playwright Sean Cooney was thrilled to be doing a production in his homeland.

Review: CAPA SEASON at Ohio And Palace Theatres

by Paul Batterson — April 5, 2023

What did our critic think of CAPA SEASON at Ohio And Palace Theatres? Be it their birthday, anniversary, Halloween, or the Fourth of July, everyone has a special day to which they look forward.

Review: REVIEW: INTO THE WOODS at Short North Stage

by Paul Batterson — March 20, 2023

What did our critic think of REVIEW: INTO THE WOODS at Short North Stage? There are two adages most people know about the theatre: 'Break a leg' and 'The show must go on.

Review: HITS! THE MUSICAL at Southern Theatre

by Paul Batterson — March 19, 2023

What did our critic think of HITS! THE MUSICAL at Southern Theatre?

Feature: HITS! THE MUSICAL at Southern Theatre

by Paul Batterson — March 12, 2023

When HITS! THE MUSICAL was gearing up to embark on a 48-city tour of the United States, a reality TV crew was brought on board to document the journey.

Review: BEETLEJUICE at the Ohio Theatre - A Farcical Show About Death Draws Big Laughs in Columbus

by Christina Mancuso — March 9, 2023

A seemingly crowd-pleasing, high-energy, sensory-overloaded BEETLEJUICE was resurrected at the Ohio Theatre on Tuesday night to a devoted cult fan following.

Feature: INTO THE WOODS at Short North Stage

by Paul Batterson — March 9, 2023

After reciting the 'The Witch's Entrance' for 19 shows in Short North Stage's production of INTO THE WOODS, Diana DeGarmo may never look at a salad the same way again.

Review: SLAVE PLAY at Short North Stage

by Paul Batterson — February 5, 2023

What did our critic think of SLAVE PLAY at Short North Stage? People always ask critics two questions: “did you like it?” and “is it worth seeing?” When it comes time to discuss SLAVE PLAY, these two questions are going to be tough to answer.

Review: SIX: THE MUSICAL at Ohio Theatre

by Paul Batterson — January 26, 2023

What did our critic think of SIX: THE MUSICAL at Ohio Theatre?

Review: THE PRICE OF POWER at Abbey Theater Of Dublin

by Paul Batterson — January 17, 2023

What did our critic think of THE PRICE OF POWER at Abbey Theater Of Dublin? As the director of THE PRICE OF POWER, Abbey Theater of Dublin director Joe Bishara is up against an interesting challenge.

Interview: THE PRICE OF POWER at Abbey Theater

by Paul Batterson — January 6, 2023

What did our critic think of THE PRICE OF POWER at Abbey Theater?

Feature: 2022 HOLIDAY SHOWS In Columbus

by Paul Batterson — December 19, 2022

I will proudly admit it.

Interview: ELF: THE MUSICAL at Palace Theater

by Paul Batterson — December 7, 2022

Most Christmas shows seem to follow a simple pattern: Someone doesn't have that festive spirit meets someone who does, a miracle happens, and the bah humbuger sees the joy in the holidays.

Review: VETSAID at Nationwide Arena

by Paul Batterson — November 16, 2022

What did our critic think of VETSAID at Nationwide Arena? When the Eagles appeared in Columbus for the 'The History of the Eagles' tour, the members of the band appeared in nearly identical black suits.

Review: ASSASSINS at Columbus Performing Arts Center

by Paul Batterson — November 14, 2022

What did our critic think of ASSASSINS at Columbus Performing Arts Center? Stephen Sondheim issued a not-so-subtle warning to critics attending his musical ASSASSINS.