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Sara Bareilles' WAITRESS Opens Short North Stage 2025–26 Season

Sara Bareilles' WAITRESS Opens Short North Stage 2025–26 Season

by BWW News Desk — June 30, 2025
Short North Stage is kicking off its 2025–26 season with a fresh-baked production of the hit musical Waitress, running July 10 through August 10, 2025, at the Garden Theater in Columbus, OH.
Dance Company Ailey II Comes To CAPA Davidson Theatre in September

Dance Company Ailey II Comes To CAPA Davidson Theatre in September

by BWW News Desk — June 30, 2025
Ailey II, the celebrated second company of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, will embark on a national fall tour beginning this September.
Interview: K.J. Hippensteel And Brooke Jacob of WAITRESS at Short North Stage

Interview: K.J. Hippensteel And Brooke Jacob of WAITRESS at Short North Stage

by Paul Batterson — June 29, 2025
Brooke Jacob is the first to admit her storyline is a bit unusual in the Short North Stage’s production of WAITRESS, which runs July 10-Aug.
Photos: First look at Evolution Theatre Company’s A REAL BOY

Photos: First look at Evolution Theatre Company’s A REAL BOY

by Jerri Shafer — June 26, 2025
When Geppetto’s latest wooden creation magically comes to life, a new story begins for an unlikely father and son.
Soweto Gospel Choir to Perform at the Southern Theatre This Fall

Soweto Gospel Choir to Perform at the Southern Theatre This Fall

by BWW News Desk — June 26, 2025
Multi-Grammy and Emmy Award-winning SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR will return to North America.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Makes Ohio Premiere This Fall At The Ohio Theatre

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Makes Ohio Premiere This Fall At The Ohio Theatre

by BWW News Desk — June 24, 2025
Broadway in Columbus has announced that individual tickets for the Ohio premiere of the first-ever touring production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD will go on sale Thursday, June 26, at 10 am.
Jared Freid to Bring THE TABLE FOR ONE TOUR to Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre

Jared Freid to Bring THE TABLE FOR ONE TOUR to Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre

by BWW News Desk — June 23, 2025
Stand-up comedian and podcaster Jared Freid will bring his new The Table For One Tour to Columbus at Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre in December.
Festival Latino to Return To Downtown's Genoa Park

Festival Latino to Return To Downtown's Genoa Park

by BWW News Desk — June 23, 2025
​Festival Latino—the largest Latin event in Ohio and marking its 28th year in 2025—is a two-day, free, family-friendly event celebrating family and community.
Photos: First look at Hilliard Arts Council’s HEROES VS VILLAINS: TEEN REVUE 2025

Photos: First look at Hilliard Arts Council’s HEROES VS VILLAINS: TEEN REVUE 2025

by Jerri Shafer — June 20, 2025
It's Hero vs Villain in this musical revue features songs, choreography, and monologue scenes from favorite works.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS Comes to The Avalon Theatre in Marysville This July

STEEL MAGNOLIAS Comes to The Avalon Theatre in Marysville This July

by BWW News Desk — June 20, 2025
Chinquapin Parish takes center stage this summer as Avalon Productions brings Steel Magnolias to The Avalon Theatre in Marysville, OH.
Photos: First Look at Rise Up Art Alliance’s NEXT TO NORMAL

Photos: First Look at Rise Up Art Alliance’s NEXT TO NORMAL

by Jerri Shafer — June 19, 2025
Dad's an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family.
CAPA Welcomes MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2: CRUISING THROUGH ‘THE CHANGE to the Lincoln

CAPA Welcomes MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2: CRUISING THROUGH ‘THE CHANGE to the Lincoln Theatre

by BWW News Desk — June 18, 2025
CAPA and GFour Productions will present the national tour of Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’, docking at the Lincoln Theatre (769 E.
Photos: Meet the Cast of Actors’ Theatre of Columbus' A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM i

Photos: Meet the Cast of Actors’ Theatre of Columbus' A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM in Schiller Park

by BWW News Desk — June 18, 2025
Actors’ Theatre of Columbus brings a fresh, spirited production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream to life this summer, returning to its roots with the quintessential Shakespeare-in-the-Park experience.
PLAYSTATION | THE CONCERT Comes To Columbus This November

PLAYSTATION | THE CONCERT Comes To Columbus This November

by BWW News Desk — June 17, 2025
CAPA ro present the Columbus premiere of PlayStation | The Concert at 7 pm Sunday, November 2, at the Palace Theatre (34 W.
ProMusica’s Summer Music Series Returns in August with Free Outdoor Concerts 

ProMusica’s Summer Music Series Returns in August with Free Outdoor Concerts 

by BWW News Desk — June 17, 2025
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra’s popular Summer Music Series will be held once again this year on Aug.
Photos: First Look at Little Theatre Off Broadway’s XANADU

Photos: First Look at Little Theatre Off Broadway’s XANADU

by Jerri Shafer — June 16, 2025
Check out first look photos of Little Theatre Off Broadway’s production of XANADU, running from June 13 - 29, 2025.
CAPA to Host Shit-Faced Shakespeare: HAMLET In The Southern Theatre

CAPA to Host Shit-Faced Shakespeare: HAMLET In The Southern Theatre

by BWW News Desk — June 16, 2025
Shakespeare's greatest work will come up against Boston's tipsiest cutting edge theatre troupe to create Shit-faced Shakespeare: HAMLET.
Photos: First look at THE LITTLE MERMAID JR at Sunbury Performing Arts

Photos: First look at THE LITTLE MERMAID JR at Sunbury Performing Arts

by Jerri Shafer — June 14, 2025
Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories, Disney's The Little Mermaid JR.
Review: YOU'RE MY BOY at Abbey Theater Of Dublin

Review: YOU'RE MY BOY at Abbey Theater Of Dublin

by Paul Batterson — June 14, 2025
Playwright Herb Brown faces an uphill battle in his play, You're My Boy when trying to give audiences at the Abbey Theater of Dublin (5600 Post Road in Dublin, Ohio) a “better understanding” of Richard Milhouse Nixon.
Review: MILLENNIUM at Shadowbox Live!

Review: MILLENNIUM at Shadowbox Live!

by Paul Batterson — June 12, 2025
What did our critic think of MILLENNIUM at Shadowbox Live!?
Columbus Symphony Announces 2025-26 Masterworks Season

Columbus Symphony Announces 2025-26 Masterworks Season

by BWW News Desk — June 11, 2025
The Columbus Symphony and Music Director Rossen Milanov have announced the 2025–26 Masterworks season, a twelve-program lineup of orchestral masterworks, innovative contemporary pieces, and celebrated guest artists, all performed at the Ohio Theatre.
HER2-Revue's SHIMMY ‘N’ SHAKE FOR SURVIVORS Burlesque Showcase to Play Lincoln Th

HER2-Revue's SHIMMY ‘N’ SHAKE FOR SURVIVORS Burlesque Showcase to Play Lincoln Theatre

by BWW News Desk — June 11, 2025
In celebration of National Cancer Survivors Month, The HER2-Revue will present its second annual Shimmy ‘n’ Shake for Survivors burlesque showcase on Friday, June 20 at 8 PM at the historic Lincoln Theatre Ballroom (769 E Long St.
Columbus Symphony Reveals New CEO Maureen O'Brien

Columbus Symphony Reveals New CEO Maureen O'Brien

by BWW News Desk — June 9, 2025
The Columbus Symphony has announced the appointment of Maureen O'Brien as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 15, 2025.
Logan Wells to Present CLASSIC COUNTRY TRIBUTE SHOW at The Avalon Theatre

Logan Wells to Present CLASSIC COUNTRY TRIBUTE SHOW at The Avalon Theatre

by BWW News Desk — June 6, 2025
The Avalon Theatre will welcome a true star of the stage, Logan Wells, for a heartfelt and high-energy Classic Country Tribute Show.
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Ohio Theatre

Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Ohio Theatre

by Paul Batterson — June 5, 2025
Chances are Seth Weetis, the anagram-obsessed friend in KIMBERLY AKIMBO, would have a field day with the show’s title.

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