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Columbus Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Columbus from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
FESTIVAL LATINO to Relocate to Columbus Commons and the Ohio Theatre
CAPA announced that FESTIVAL LATINO, the largest Latino event in Ohio, will move from its longtime home at Genoa Park to Columbus Commons and the Ohio Theatre, citing improved safety, accessibility, and infrastructure.
The Plain City Music, Arts & Theatre Society Will Present America 250-Themed SPRING RING & SING Dinner Concert
The Plain City Music, Arts & Theatre Society will present SPRING RING & SING, a handbell dinner concert at Journey Community Church in Plain City, OH, featuring patriotic, pop, sacred, and Broadway music.
BEST OF BROADWAY Spring Concert To Be Presented By Avalon Children's Choir in Marysville
The Avalon Children's Choir will present its annual spring concert, BEST OF BROADWAY, at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Marysville, OH, featuring songs from NEWSIES, ANNIE, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, and MATILDA.
MEMORY FRAGMENTS, a Sci-Fi Murder Mystery, to be Presented at MadLab in Columbus
MadLab's 30th Anniversary Season will continue with Memory Fragments by Sam Wallin, a sci-fi murder mystery following detective Jamie Cloud as she investigates artificial bodies, corporate intrigue, and virtual reality in Columbus, OH.
NEWSIES Unseats LES MISÉRABLES to Win BroadwayWorld's 2026 Ultimate Movie Musical Bracket
After six weeks of voting, BroadwayWorld readers have crowned Newsies the Ultimate Best Movie Musical in the 2026 edition of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket.
FLANNEL: A 90S ROCK MUSICAL Will Come to Columbus
Shadowbox Live will present FLANNEL: A 90S ROCK MUSICAL, the company's 18th original musical, featuring music from Nirvana, Tom Petty, and Smashing Pumpkins.
CAPA Reveals Nominees for 2026 Marquee Awards Honoring Central Ohio High School Musical Theatre
The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts revealed nominees across 13 categories for the 2026 CAPA Marquee Awards.
1776 to be Presented as Part of Abbey Theater of Dublin's America 250 Celebration
The Abbey Theater of Dublin will present the musical 1776 in coordination with the City of Dublin’s America-250 Celebration.
Review: BAT OUT OF HELL: THE MUSICAL at Palace Theatre
That’s both the draw and the danger of Jim Steinman’s music.
Photos: First look at Hilliard Arts Council’s RUMORS
Rumors is a classic Neil Simon farce that turns one elegant dinner party into a complete disaster.
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra Closes 47th Season With Gluzman and Copland
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra will close its 47th season at the Southern Theatre with Copland's Appalachian Spring and violinist Vadim Gluzman performing Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No.
Photos: First look at Little Theatre Off Broadway’s BUYER & CELLAR
Alex More is a struggling actor who catches a break and is hired for a mysterious job at an undisclosed location.
Bored Teachers IS IT FRIDAY YET? Comedy Tour Will Come to Southern Theatre
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 Theatre
BalletMet will conclude its 48th season with La Bohème at the Davidson Theatre.
BroadwayWorld My Shows is Now Part of the New & Improved App
Since launching last fall, BroadwayWorld My Shows has been the place where theatre fans log every production they've seen, rate performances, write reviews, and document their theatre experiences.
Review: FOR THE LOVE OF DANCE at Davidson Theatre At The Riffe Center Theatres
'Alexi Ratmansky’s 'Seven Sonatas' was a cut above anything I have seen from BalletMet in recent memory.
Photos: First look at The Alcove Dinner Theatre and Bruce Jacklin & Company’s FOUR OLD BROADS
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.
Review: A‑Maize‑ing Fun: SHUCKED Pops with Heart and Humor at the Ohio Theatre
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.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from March 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
LES MISÉRABLES vs. NEWSIES: Final Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Movie Musical Bracket
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
BroadwayWorld Goes Even More Global: Now Available in 20 Languages
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 is Coming to Columbus at Palace Theatre
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.
MAMMA MIA! to Return to Renaissance Theatre This Spring
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
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.
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La Cage Aux Folles Hilliard Civic and Cultural Arts Center (11/06-11/15) |
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Liverpool Legends "The Complete Beatles Experience!" Marathon Center for The Performing Arts (8/15-8/15) |
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Screamers: A Nightmare-Fueled Sketch Comedy and Music Experience Shadowbox Live (9/20-11/14) |
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The Jungle Book Kids Hilliard Civic and Cultural Arts Center (9/18-9/27) |
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Sombr Nationwide Arena (11/08-11/08) |
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The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical Abbey Theater of Dublin (8/07-8/16) |
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MTP Presents: Sister Act John, James and Clara Knight Stage (7/31-8/16) |
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MadLab's Young Writers Short Play Festival 2026 MadLab (7/23-8/01) PHOTOS |
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Beetlejuice Ohio Theatre (4/16-4/18) |
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The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute LIVE in Concert in Columbus, OH Hollywood Casino Columbus (8/21-8/21) |