Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from March 2026
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Columbus Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Columbus from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
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.
Columbus Jazz Orchestra Will Present Season Finale with Paul Loren in May
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.
MAYBE HAPPY END, HELL'S KITCHEN, and More Set For Broadway in Columbus 2026-27 Season
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.
Peter Sagal To Appear At Southern Theatre In Columbus
CAPA will present humorist and NPR host Peter Sagal in a live appearance at the Southern Theatre in Columbus, Ohio.
Fifth Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Best Movie Musical Of All Time Bracket
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
Columbus Symphony Reveals 2026–27 Season Celebrating 75 Years
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.
Photos: First look at Mount Vernon Nazarene University Theatre’s BIG FISH
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 Now Accepting Applications For 2026 Arts Immersion Program
Shadowbox Live is accepting applications for its 2026 Arts Immersion Program.
SCHOOLED ON POETRY To Host Student And Guest Poet Showcase At Lincoln Theatre
Schooled on Poetry will present a live reading at the Lincoln Theatre in Columbus.
Photos: First look at Performing Arts Creative Ensemble’s VANYA & SONIA & MASHA & SPIKE
Middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home in Bucks County, PA, where they bicker and complain.
Video: KINKY BOOTS Tour First Look
Get a first look at the new non-equity North American Tour of Kinky Boots.
Photos: Inside Mount Vernon Arts Consortium presented Patrick Warburton
Mount Vernon Arts Consortium presented the one and only Patrick Warburton for a night of stand-up comedy at the historic Knox Memorial Theater.
Tab Benoit Brings SOUL OF THE SWAMP Tour to Columbus This October
Blues guitarist TAB BENOIT will perform at the Lincoln Theatre in Columbus on October 8, joined by special guest Ghalia Volt.
Introducing the StageMag Show Promo Kit
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 Returns to Ohio's Contemporary Theatre in PRIMARY TRUST
Geoffrey Nelson rejoins The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio for PRIMARY TRUST, a Pulitzer-winning play by Eboni Booth.
Review: SAMARA JOY at Southern Theatre
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.
Photos: First look at Rise Up Art Alliance’s WELCOME TO CANDY KINGDOM
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.
Fourth Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Best Movie Musical Of All Time Bracket
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
Review: MISS SAIGON at Short North Stage
Short North Stage is never one to back down from a challenge.
Photos: First look at OOHS Orangelight Productions' MEAN GIRLS: HS VERSION
Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois.
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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) |