The latest news on live theater in Columbus from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Originally conceived as an adaptation of the long‑running TV variety show Hee Haw, Shucked popped into the Ohio Theatre on Tuesday night packed with deliciously corny puns, ear-to-ear smiles, and rapid‑fire one‑liners.
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Voting is now open for the final round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Be
As New York City and the broader United States prepare to welcome the world for a historic stretch of global events — including FIFA World Cup 2026 and America's 250th Anniversary celebrations — BroadwayWorld is expanding its platform to meet that moment in a meaningful way.
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.
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 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.
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.
PNC Broadway in Columbus and CAPA have announced the 2026-2027 Season, headlined by the return of the legendary THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in the spring of 2027.
CAPA will present humorist and NPR host Peter Sagal in a live appearance at the Southern Theatre in Columbus, Ohio.
Voting is now open for the fifth round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Be
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.
Join MVNU Theatre for Big Fish, a sweeping, magical, and deeply heartfelt story about love, memory, and the power of the stories we tell.
Shadowbox Live is accepting applications for its 2026 Arts Immersion Program.
Schooled on Poetry will present a live reading at the Lincoln Theatre in Columbus.
Middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home in Bucks County, PA, where they bicker and complain.
Get a first look at the new non-equity North American Tour of Kinky Boots.
Mount Vernon Arts Consortium presented the one and only Patrick Warburton for a night of stand-up comedy at the historic Knox Memorial Theater.
Blues guitarist TAB BENOIT will perform at the Lincoln Theatre in Columbus on October 8, joined by special guest Ghalia Volt.
Introducing the Show Promo Kit — your all-in-one toolkit for promoting your production! Everything you need to spread the word, now in a single dedicated page in your Stage Mag dashboard.
Geoffrey Nelson rejoins The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio for PRIMARY TRUST, a Pulitzer-winning play by Eboni Booth.
What did our critic think of SAMARA JOY at Southern Theatre? When people describe Samara Joy as an “American jazz singer,” they aren’t wrong.
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.
Voting is now open for the fourth round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate B
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Beetlejuice Ohio Theatre (4/16-4/18) |
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Caamp Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center (8/29-8/29) |
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The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute LIVE in Concert in Columbus, OH Hollywood Casino Columbus (8/21-8/21) |
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The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical Abbey Theater of Dublin (8/07-8/16) |
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Screamers: A Nightmare-Fueled Sketch Comedy and Music Experience Shadowbox Live (9/20-11/14) |
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Liverpool Legends "The Complete Beatles Experience!" Marathon Center for The Performing Arts (8/15-8/15) |
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To Die For Weathervane Playhouse (7/23-8/01) |
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The Jungle Book Kids Hilliard Civic and Cultural Arts Center (9/18-9/27) |
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MTP Presents: Sister Act John, James and Clara Knight Stage (7/31-8/16) |
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Wicked Ohio Theatre (7/28-8/15) |
