Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from February 2026
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SOUNDS OF SIMON AND GARFUNKEL Takes the Avalon Theatre Stage
An unforgettable evening of timeless music is coming to Uptown Marysville as Sounds of Simon and Garfunkel takes the stage at The Avalon Theatre on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 7 p.
MedLab's Theatre Roulette Short Play Festival to Open March 19
Theatre Roulette, Central Ohio’s longest-running festival of short plays, opens Thursday, March 19 and runs through Saturday, April 4, featuring three nights of distinct programming.
Photos: Ken Ludwig's DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE At The Avalon Theatre
Avalon Productions is presenting Dear Jack, Dear Louise.
Photos: First look at Imagine Productions’ GROUNDHOG DAY: THE MUSICAL
How would you spend your time if you were forced to repeat the same day over and over again? Phil Connors, a seasoned big-city weatherman, is frustrated to be reporting the annual Groundhog Day Ceremony in small town Punxsutawney, PA.
Photos: First look at MTVarts’ A NIGHT OF ONE ACTS 2026
“The Yellow Wallpaper” adapted by Kathryn Funkhouser from the story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman When Eleanor stumbles upon a hidden diary, she unlocks a family secret – and finds that danger lives closer to home than she possibly could have imagined.
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Ohio Theatre
What did our critic think of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Ohio Theatre?
Video: THE OUTSIDERS North American Tour First Look
BroadwayWorld has a first look at the North American Tour of The Outsiders.
FOREVER K-POP National Tour to Kick Off in Bloomington and Visit Over 30 Cities
The national tour schedule has been revealed for Forever K-Pop - A Celebration Concert, a brand-new concert experience set to burst onto stages at over 30 locations this spring.
Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Best Movie Musical Of All Time 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 Best Movie Musical!
DIRTY TALK Comes to Shadowbox Live This Spring
Shadowbox Live (SBX) will continue its 2026 season with Dirty Talk: A Sexy Sketch Comedy and Music Experience.
Review: COLUMBUS CHILDREN'S THEATRE'S CABARET at Riffe Center
In the Columbus Children’s Theatre production of CABARET, nothing is what it appears to be.
Opera Columbus Reveals 2026-2027 Season
Opera Columbus will celebrate its 45th anniversary season with American Icons, a high-impact lineup that reimagines classics, amplifies distinctly American stories, and honors both Opera Columbus' legacy and America's 250th anniversary.
Ken Ludwig’s DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE Opens at The Avalon Theatre
A timeless love story arrives in Uptown Marysville on Friday as Avalon Productions presents Ken Ludwig's Dear Jack, Dear Louise at The Avalon Theatre.
Daniel Neer to Perform GITCHEE GUMEE Song Cycle at Otterbein University
Daniel Neer will present a program of art songs at Riley Recital Hall in the Battelle Fine Arts Center on the campus of Otterbein University.
Interview: Eden Espinosa of SNS SOIREE at Garden Theater
In WICKED, Eden Espinosa’s skin was green.
BalletMet Will Present FOR THE LOVE OF DANCE at Davidson Theatre
BalletMet will continue its 48th season with For the Love of Dance at the Davidson Theatre from March 20-28.
Jason Bonham’s LED ZEPPELIN EVENING To Play Mershon Auditorium
Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening will perform at Mershon Auditorium in Columbus on June 5.
A TASTE OF IRELAND to Bring Irish Dance Champions to New Philadelphia
For those looking to celebrate St.
Photos: First look at Rise Up Art Alliance’s Penguin Players' HI, HO, ROBIN HOOD MUSICAL
This engaging adventure captures the hearts of both young and old with spirited verse and humor galore! Robin Hood is leading a merry life with his followers in Sherwood Forest.
The Greatest Broadway Love Songs- Picked By 1500+ Stars!
They say that falling in love is wonderful.
Opera Columbus to Stage THE ANONYMOUS LOVER for Valentine's Day at Palace Theatre
Opera Columbus will present THE ANONYMOUS LOVER at the Palace Theatre this Valentine's Day, offering a romantic opera experience.
Silver Scene Players to Present REX'S EXES At Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium
Silver Scene Players will present the comedy Rex's Exes at Veteran's Memorial Auditorium in Marysville, OH, featuring a blend of Southern charm and sibling rivalry.
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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) |