The latest news on live theater in Columbus from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Created by The Originals Live, the company's inaugural live musical production, Daniel in the Lions' Den will launch its inspiring North American tour this fall, heading to Florida, Georgia, and more.
Perhaps the biggest change was the audience.
PNC Broadway in Columbus will present DEATH BECOMES HER, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy, at the Ohio Theatre.
Emmy-winning Daily Show host Michael Kosta will bring his Big Dad Energy stand-up tour to Columbus' Lincoln Theatre, presented by CAPA.
The full cast has been revealed for the first year of the multi-year North American Tour of Death Becomes Her, launching at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH this September.
The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio will present Jagged Little Pill: The Musical, the Tony-nominated Broadway hit featuring Alanis Morissette's songs, directed by Leda Hoffmann at the Vern Riffe Center in Columbus.
An experience that may possibly require more than one visit.
Presented by Hilliard Arts Council as told by a traveling troupe of actors led by the cunning and charming Leading Player, Pippin is a story of a young prince, heir to the throne, who is searching for his own “Corner of the Sky”.
Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney's Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films!
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.
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La Cage Aux Folles Hilliard Civic and Cultural Arts Center (11/06-11/15) |
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Caamp Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center (8/29-8/29) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Columbus (8/22-8/22) |
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Beetlejuice Ohio Theatre (4/16-4/18) |
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The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical Abbey Theater of Dublin (8/07-8/16) |
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Avalon Productions Presents… 13: The Musical The Avalon Theatre (7/31-8/02) |
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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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Screamers: A Nightmare-Fueled Sketch Comedy and Music Experience Shadowbox Live (9/20-11/14) |
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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) |
