WAITRESS Will Embark on 10th Anniversary North American Tour This Fall
The Waitress musical hits the road this fall! Celebrate its 10th anniversary with a North American tour hitting 40+ cities.
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BYE BYE BIRDIE to Screen for Free at The Avalon Theatre
The Avalon Theatre in Marysville will screen the classic musical film BYE BYE BIRDIE as part of the Ohio Goes to the Movies Celebration, with free admission for families and classic movie fans.
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Launches 25th Anniversary North American Tour
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL announced a multi-city anniversary tour celebrating 25 years since its debut in a 76-seat Orlando theater.
35MM: A Musical Exhibition to Open at Abbey Theater of Dublin
The Abbey Theater of Dublin will present 35MM – A Musical Exhibition, a multimedia show blending original songs with photography.
Photos: First look at Hilliard Arts Council’s TEEN REVUE 2026: MOVIE NIGHT
Grab your popcorn and settle in for Movie Night — a high-energy, feel-good musical celebration of the magic of the movies! The show follows a group of teenagers as they get together for a movie night.
Sitar Maestro Niladri Kumaar to Perform at Southern Theatre for CAPA
CAPA will present sitar maestro Niladri Kumaar and an ensemble of Indian and American musicians at Columbus' Southern Theatre, honoring his celebrated collaboration with the late Zakir Hussain.
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Ohio Theatre - A Spectacle in Search of a Soul
Based on Sara Gruen’s beloved 1932 novel - and its 2011 film adaptation, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is a technical triumph wrapped around a dramatically uneven musical.
BLADE RUNNER LIVE is Coming to CAPA's Palace Theatre
CAPA will present Blade Runner Live at Columbus' Palace Theatre, featuring Ridley Scott's 2007 Final Cut on a vast HD screen with Vangelis's synthesizer score performed live by The Avex Ensemble.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from May 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
BroadwayWorld Launches Producer Fantasy Game
BroadwayWorld's new Producer Fantasy Game lets fans draft six Broadway shows and earn points from real box office grosses, awards, and weekly predictions.
Interview: Costume Designer David I. Reynoso of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Ohio Theatre
Set and costume designer David I.
Columbus Symphony to Present Celebratory July 4 Program
The Columbus Symphony and Chorus, led by Music Director Rossen Milanov, will perform a free concert at Columbus Commons as part of America250-Ohio's Homecoming & Picnic, featuring Broadway star Tamika Lawrence and a fireworks display.
ADRENALIZE to Kick Off Ohio Summer Concert Season with Def Leppard Tribute Shows
ADRENALIZE – The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience will perform at Wilmington's Friday Night Summer Concert Series and LA-Z Acres Campground in Nashport, OH, as part of a broader summer schedule including theater and festival dates.
Photos: First look at King Avenue Players’ PERFECT ARRANGEMENT
Set during the Lavender Scare of the 40’s-50’s, this witty, heartfelt, and timely story of love, friendship, and resilience in the face of impossible choices is one you do not want to miss.
Review: FLANNEL: A 90S MUSICAL at Shadowbox Live!
What did our critic think of FLANNEL: A 90S MUSICAL at Shadowbox Live!?
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS to Return for 12th Year With 39-City National Tour
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS announced a 39-city U.
Review: 1776 at Abbey Theater Of Dublin
What did our critic think of 1776 at Abbey Theater Of Dublin?
Photos: First look at Sunbury Performing Arts GREASE SCHOOL VERSION
The hit musical, specially designed for young actors or audiences! Shorter and more suitable in content for teens and preteens, this abridged version retains the fun-loving spirit and immortal songs that make Grease a favorite among rock ’n’ roll fans of all ages.
NATIONWIDE POPCORN POPS Concerts to Be Free This Summer Thanks to Honda
The Columbus Symphony announced a $25,000 Honda contribution to fund two free outdoor NATIONWIDE POPCORN POPS concerts for families at Columbus Commons, featuring Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf and a Symphonic Surprise program.
JIM HENSON'S FRAGGLE ROCK: BACK TO THE ROCK LIVE to Play Columbus Palace Theatre
The first-ever live touring production of JIM HENSON'S FRAGGLE ROCK: BACK TO THE ROCK LIVE is set to play Columbus' Palace Theatre, presented by CAPA, featuring puppetry by Jim Henson's Creature Shop and direction by John Tartaglia.
SONIC LIVE IN CONCERT to Launch Global Tour With US and UK Premieres
Senbla and SEGA announced Sonic Live In Concert, a new concert experience celebrating 35 years of the franchise, with US and UK premieres featuring a live orchestra, rock musicians, and vocalists performing music from across the Sonic universe.
Columbus Symphony Reveals Senior Leadership Additions
As the Columbus Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 75th Anniversary season, it welcomes two new members to its senior leadership team: Jonathan Parish and Jacob Pope-McEntire.
WINNIE THE POOH KIDS to Be Presented by Avalon Arts Academy in Marysville
Avalon Arts Academy will present Disney's Winnie The Pooh Kids at The Avalon Theatre in Marysville, Ohio, featuring student performers ages 8 to 15 in a production based on the 2011 Disney animated film.
Vitamin String Quartet and Girl Named Tom to Perform at The Southern Theatre
Pop-culture-inspired instrumentalists Vitamin String Quartet's “Crazy Ordinary World” Tour with vocal trio Girl Named Tom, are bringing their arrangements across the U.
StageMag Launches Programmable PDF Editor for Digital Theater Programs
StageMag, the digital show program platform from BroadwayWorld, launched its new PDF Editor to all producers and stage managers using the service.
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Sombr Nationwide Arena (11/08-11/08) |
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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 Jungle Book Kids Hilliard Civic and Cultural Arts Center (9/18-9/27) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Columbus (9/12-9/12) |
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Dirty Talk Shadowbox Lice (4/12-8/15) |
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MadLab's Young Writers Short Play Festival 2026 MadLab (7/23-8/01) PHOTOS |
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La Cage Aux Folles Hilliard Civic and Cultural Arts Center (11/06-11/15) |
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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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Screamers: A Nightmare-Fueled Sketch Comedy and Music Experience Shadowbox Live (9/20-11/14) |