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.
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The latest news on live theater in Columbus from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
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.
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra's OUTDOOR SUMMER MUSIC SERIES to Return With Free Concerts
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra's Outdoor Summer Music Series will return with free concerts at Franklin Park Conservatory and a ticketed performance at Gahanna's Headley Park.
ProMusica's Outdoor Summer Concert Series to Return in August
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra’s family-friendly outdoor summer concerts will continue this year on Aug.
Photos: First look at Imagine Productions’ FUN HOME
When her father dies unexpectedly, graphic novelist Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man whose temperament and secrets defined her family and her life.
THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour Adds 26 Cities to 2026-27 Route
The North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK announced 26 new cities for its upcoming season, including stops in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, and Houston, after welcoming over 500,000 patrons since its launch.
Review: HADESTOWN at Ohio Theatre
HADESTOWN will always have a special place in the heart of Ohio Theatre patrons.
DEATH BECOMES HER Sets Closing Date
BroadwayWorld has just learned that the Tony Award winning and Grammy Award nominated musical, and the most nominated production of the 2024/2025 Broadway season, DEATH BECOMES HER, will conclude its Broadway run.
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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) |