The latest news on live theater in Columbus from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
With a hip-shaking rock ’n’ roll score featuring hits like “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin’” and “We Go Together,” Grease celebrates Rydell High’s class of 1959 in all their duck-tailed, bobby-soxed, gum-snapping glory.
Performances run July 9,10,11,16,17&18 at 7:30pm & July 12 at 2:00pm at The Shedd Stage in the Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Ave, Columbus, OH 43215.
The Renaissance Theatre in Mansfield, Ohio, will open its Broadway Series with Guys & Dolls, directed by Artistic Director Michael Thomas, in the venue's newly renovated auditorium.
Broadway2LA Acting Studio will present its first full-scale musical production, The Addams Family Musical: Young@Part, to be staged at the Avalon Theatre in Marysville, OH, with tickets starting at $8.
The John Eufinger Symphony Series will present the Central Ohio Symphony Brass Quintet at The Avalon Theatre in Marysville, Ohio, performing American music including Sousa marches, ragtime, and jazz as part of America's 250th birthday celebration.
Shadowbox Live will present a nightmare-fueled sketch comedy and music production in Columbus, Ohio, with performances running through mid-November.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will celebrate its one-year anniversary, and welcome new cast members.
In this June 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from stages across the country and beyond - from the world premiere of Gloria and Emily Estefan's Basura at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre to the riotous new comedy Iceboy!, starring Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, at Chic
Olivia Noel talks 35MM: A MUSICAL EXHIBITION at Abbey Theater of Dublin at the Abbey Theater (5600 Post Road in Dublin) at 7 p.
The full cast has been revealed for the North American Tour of Dirty Dancing: The Musical, a new stage production based on the beloved film Dirty Dancing.
CAPA announced the headliners for FESTIVAL LATINO 2026 presented by Honda, featuring OKAN, Mazizo Musical, Oro Sólido, and Jose Alberto 'El Canario' at Columbus Commons and the Ohio Theatre.
Today marks a major milestone for BroadwayWorld.
Comedian Ron White, affectionately known as “Tater Salad,” will perform live in the Palace Theatre.
Up next, MVAC will present Graham Nash - Live on Tour 2026 at the Knox Memorial in Mount Vernon.
The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts received a three-year, $180,000 PNC Foundation grant to fund free community programming celebrating the 100-year anniversaries of the Palace, Ohio, and Lincoln theatres.
The Waitress musical hits the road this fall! Celebrate its 10th anniversary with a North American tour hitting 40+ cities.
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 announced a multi-city anniversary tour celebrating 25 years since its debut in a 76-seat Orlando theater.
The Abbey Theater of Dublin will present 35MM – A Musical Exhibition, a multimedia show blending original songs with photography.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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MTP Presents: Sister Act John, James and Clara Knight Stage (7/31-8/16) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Columbus (8/22-8/22) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Columbus (9/12-9/12) |
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Wicked Ohio Theatre (7/28-8/15) |
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The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical Abbey Theater of Dublin (8/07-8/16) |
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Dirty Talk Shadowbox Lice (4/12-8/15) |
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To Die For Weathervane Playhouse (7/23-8/01) |
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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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La Cage Aux Folles Hilliard Civic and Cultural Arts Center (11/06-11/15) |
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Avalon Productions Presents… 13: The Musical The Avalon Theatre (7/31-8/02) |
