Silver Scene Players Will Perform Neil Simon's BAREFOOT IN THE PARK
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2025
Silver Scene Players has announced its upcoming production of Neil Simon's timeless romantic comedy Barefoot in the Park at the Union County Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Marysville, Ohio.
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2025
Silver Scene Players has announced its upcoming production of Neil Simon's timeless romantic comedy Barefoot in the Park at the Union County Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Marysville, Ohio.
CAPA Welcomes The Ten Tenors 30th Anniversary Tour to Davidson Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2025
Get ready, North America! The vocal wonder from Down Under, THE TEN TENORS, are bringing their electrifying 30th Anniversary World Tour to your shores in 2026! After rave reviews, standing ovations, and sold-out tours across Europe and Australia, these ten talented and charismatic Aussies are thrilled to return to their favorite territory in the world.
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2025
Get ready, North America! The vocal wonder from Down Under, THE TEN TENORS, are bringing their electrifying 30th Anniversary World Tour to your shores in 2026! After rave reviews, standing ovations, and sold-out tours across Europe and Australia, these ten talented and charismatic Aussies are thrilled to return to their favorite territory in the world.
Photos: First look at Curtain Players’ COLDER THAN HERE
by Jerri Shafer - September 03, 2025
Nobody can ignore the fact that Myra is dying, but in the meantime life goes on. There are boilers to be fixed, cats to be fed and the perfect funeral to be planned. As a mother researches burial spots and biodegradable coffins, her family are finally forced to communicate with her, and each other, as they face up to an unpredictable future. Laura Wade's beautifully poised family drama was first performed at the Soho Theatre, London, in 2005.
by Jerri Shafer - September 03, 2025
Nobody can ignore the fact that Myra is dying, but in the meantime life goes on. There are boilers to be fixed, cats to be fed and the perfect funeral to be planned. As a mother researches burial spots and biodegradable coffins, her family are finally forced to communicate with her, and each other, as they face up to an unpredictable future. Laura Wade's beautifully poised family drama was first performed at the Soho Theatre, London, in 2005.
CAPA to Present A Tribute To Zakir Hussain In The Southern Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2025
CAPA and Ohm Patel will present a tribute to the late tabla master Zakir Hussain, featuring tabla artist Yogesh Samsi and sitarist Anupama Bhagwat, at the Southern Theatre. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2025
CAPA and Ohm Patel will present a tribute to the late tabla master Zakir Hussain, featuring tabla artist Yogesh Samsi and sitarist Anupama Bhagwat, at the Southern Theatre. Learn more!
Photos: First look at Imagine Productions’ HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL
by Jerri Shafer - September 02, 2025
Heathers The Musical is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized ass...but J.D. has another plan for that bullet.
by Jerri Shafer - September 02, 2025
Heathers The Musical is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized ass...but J.D. has another plan for that bullet.
Tickets to BACK TO THE FUTURE in Columbus to go on Sale Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2025
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will arrive in Columbus as part of the 2025-26 Broadway season. Learn more about the national tour and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2025
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will arrive in Columbus as part of the 2025-26 Broadway season. Learn more about the national tour and see how to purchase tickets.
Drexel Celebration To Honor Community Activist And Longtime Bexley Resident Judy Fisher
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2025
The Drexel Theatre and Friends of the Drexel will honor community activist Judy Fisher at the 2025 Drexel Celebration on October 8 at Franklin Park Conservatory Wells Barn. Fisher, a longtime Bexley resident and past board chair of Friends of the Drexel, has been a leading voice for women, families, and the arts in central Ohio. Tickets availa
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2025
The Drexel Theatre and Friends of the Drexel will honor community activist Judy Fisher at the 2025 Drexel Celebration on October 8 at Franklin Park Conservatory Wells Barn. Fisher, a longtime Bexley resident and past board chair of Friends of the Drexel, has been a leading voice for women, families, and the arts in central Ohio. Tickets availa
Photos: Jay Leno Arrives at Mount Vernon Arts Consortium
by Jerri Shafer - August 25, 2025
On August 23, 2025, legendary comedian and former Tonight Show host Jay Leno came to Mount Vernon for an unforgettable evening of sharp wit, timeless storytelling, and big laughs at the Knox Memorial. As part of the Knox Memorial’s 100th Anniversary celebration, Leno delivered a night of comedy that entertained audiences of all ages.
by Jerri Shafer - August 25, 2025
On August 23, 2025, legendary comedian and former Tonight Show host Jay Leno came to Mount Vernon for an unforgettable evening of sharp wit, timeless storytelling, and big laughs at the Knox Memorial. As part of the Knox Memorial’s 100th Anniversary celebration, Leno delivered a night of comedy that entertained audiences of all ages.
Interview: Rich Alfonso of SECOND CITY'S 65TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW at Southern Theatre
by Paul Batterson - August 24, 2025
Before he takes the stage as a part of the Second City’s 65th Anniversary Show Sept. 4 at the Southern Theatre (21 East Main Street in downtown Columbus), Rich Alfonso will go through the same ritual he always does as he prepares to perform.
by Paul Batterson - August 24, 2025
Before he takes the stage as a part of the Second City’s 65th Anniversary Show Sept. 4 at the Southern Theatre (21 East Main Street in downtown Columbus), Rich Alfonso will go through the same ritual he always does as he prepares to perform.
DIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT is Coming to the Palace Theatre in March
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2025
Dirty Dancing in Concert is coming to Columbus at the Palace Theatre. Get ready to have the time of your life and immerse yourself in the romance of this beloved classic with an unforgettable evening! Learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2025
Dirty Dancing in Concert is coming to Columbus at the Palace Theatre. Get ready to have the time of your life and immerse yourself in the romance of this beloved classic with an unforgettable evening! Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! at The Abbey Theater Of Dublin
by Paul Batterson - August 20, 2025
After years of striving to build the Abbey Theater of Dublin into one of the more respected theaters in Columbus, director supervisor Joe Bishara put on a disaster of a musical.
by Paul Batterson - August 20, 2025
After years of striving to build the Abbey Theater of Dublin into one of the more respected theaters in Columbus, director supervisor Joe Bishara put on a disaster of a musical.
Opera Columbus Will Launch 44th Season With RAPPACCINI’S DAUGHTER
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2025
Opera Columbus will open its 44th season with the Columbus premiere of Daniel Catán’s Rappaccini’s Daughter, performed in Spanish with English and Spanish supertitles at the Southern Theatre on September 19 and 21, 2025.
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2025
Opera Columbus will open its 44th season with the Columbus premiere of Daniel Catán’s Rappaccini’s Daughter, performed in Spanish with English and Spanish supertitles at the Southern Theatre on September 19 and 21, 2025.
Artrageous Comes to the Avalon Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2025
The Avalon Theatre will come alive with color, creativity, and music as the internationally renowned performance troupe Artrageous brings its one-of-a-kind show to town.
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2025
The Avalon Theatre will come alive with color, creativity, and music as the internationally renowned performance troupe Artrageous brings its one-of-a-kind show to town.
Tickets to go on Sale This Week for SIX At The Palace Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2025
Tickets to SIX by Tony Award-winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss in Columbus will go on sale at 10 am Friday, August 15. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2025
Tickets to SIX by Tony Award-winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss in Columbus will go on sale at 10 am Friday, August 15. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
CAPA Cancels SAFETY LAST! Screening; Replaces With TITANIC
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2025
CAPA has announced that the Safety Last! (1923) silent film screenings scheduled for 7:30 pm Thursday and Friday, August 14-15, have been cancelled. In their place, CAPA will screen Titanic (1997).
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2025
CAPA has announced that the Safety Last! (1923) silent film screenings scheduled for 7:30 pm Thursday and Friday, August 14-15, have been cancelled. In their place, CAPA will screen Titanic (1997).
All-Vocal Group Home Free To Play Davidson Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2025
Looking ahead to another season of joy, Country's only all-vocal group Home Free will present their Christmas-themed Let Me Come Home Tour. The coast-to-coast run includes a stop in Columbus in the Davidson Theatre. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2025
Looking ahead to another season of joy, Country's only all-vocal group Home Free will present their Christmas-themed Let Me Come Home Tour. The coast-to-coast run includes a stop in Columbus in the Davidson Theatre. Learn more!
CLOWNTIME IS OVER Comes to MadLab
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2025
MadLab will present Clowntime is Over, a surreal dark comedy by Joseph Green, as the first production of its 30th Anniversary retrospective season. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2025
MadLab will present Clowntime is Over, a surreal dark comedy by Joseph Green, as the first production of its 30th Anniversary retrospective season. Learn more here!
Cult Horror Classic RE-ANIMATOR To Screen In Southern Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2025
CAPA will present a screening of 80s cult horror classic Re-Animator in the Southern Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the screening here!
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2025
CAPA will present a screening of 80s cult horror classic Re-Animator in the Southern Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the screening here!
Photos: First look at Rise Up Arts Alliance’s A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
by Jerri Shafer - August 08, 2025
Rise Up Arts Alliance presents the first of what we hope will become an annual Summer tradition.... our inaugural Shakespeare show is 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'! 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' is a comedy by William Shakespeare that intertwines the stories of four young Athenian lovers, a group of amateur actors, and the king and queen of the fairies, all entangled in a magical forest.
by Jerri Shafer - August 08, 2025
Rise Up Arts Alliance presents the first of what we hope will become an annual Summer tradition.... our inaugural Shakespeare show is 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'! 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' is a comedy by William Shakespeare that intertwines the stories of four young Athenian lovers, a group of amateur actors, and the king and queen of the fairies, all entangled in a magical forest.
Billy Gladwell To Bring HYPNOSIS FOR HUMANS To The Avalon Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2025
Mentalist Billy Gladwell brings his acclaimed show Hypnosis for Humans to The Avalon Theatre in Marysville, OH, on September 13, 2025. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children 13 and under.
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2025
Mentalist Billy Gladwell brings his acclaimed show Hypnosis for Humans to The Avalon Theatre in Marysville, OH, on September 13, 2025. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children 13 and under.
Photos: First look at Abbey Theatre of Dublin’s HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION
by Jerri Shafer - August 07, 2025
This intriguing and beautiful folk opera delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience. Following two intertwining love stories—that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice and that of immortal King Hades and Lady Persephone—Hadestown invites audiences on a journey to the underworld and back.
by Jerri Shafer - August 07, 2025
This intriguing and beautiful folk opera delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience. Following two intertwining love stories—that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice and that of immortal King Hades and Lady Persephone—Hadestown invites audiences on a journey to the underworld and back.
Michael Stuart to Replace Daniela Darcourt at Festival Latino
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2025
Due to issues with her Visa approval process, Daniela Darcourt will unfortunately be unable to perform at Festival Latino this weekend. Learn more about the lineup here!
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2025
Due to issues with her Visa approval process, Daniela Darcourt will unfortunately be unable to perform at Festival Latino this weekend. Learn more about the lineup here!
Interview: John Van Der Put as PIFF THE MAGIC DRAGON at Southern Theatre
by Paul Batterson - August 06, 2025
Superman has his cape. The Lone Ranger has his mask. And John van der Put has a spikey green felt dragon costume. Yet once he slides into his outfit, he transforms from van der Put to Piff the Magic Dragon. The Las Vegas headliner will bring his magic show to town Sept. 10 at the Southern Theatre (21 E. Main Street in downtown Columbus).
by Paul Batterson - August 06, 2025
Superman has his cape. The Lone Ranger has his mask. And John van der Put has a spikey green felt dragon costume. Yet once he slides into his outfit, he transforms from van der Put to Piff the Magic Dragon. The Las Vegas headliner will bring his magic show to town Sept. 10 at the Southern Theatre (21 E. Main Street in downtown Columbus).
Photos: First look at Little Theatre Off Broadway’s THE ONE ACT PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by Jerri Shafer - August 06, 2025
Fresh from hits such as The Lion and The Wardrobe, Cat, and James and the Peach, the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society has received a substantial bequest and is putting on a performance of The Murder at Haversham Manor – a 1920s murder mystery play, similar to The Mousetrap, which has just the right number of parts for its members. During the performance, a plethora of disasters befalls the actors and comedy and chaos ensues.
by Jerri Shafer - August 06, 2025
Fresh from hits such as The Lion and The Wardrobe, Cat, and James and the Peach, the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society has received a substantial bequest and is putting on a performance of The Murder at Haversham Manor – a 1920s murder mystery play, similar to The Mousetrap, which has just the right number of parts for its members. During the performance, a plethora of disasters befalls the actors and comedy and chaos ensues.
Drexel Theatre to Screen THE DONN OF TIKI in August
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2025
The Drexel Theatre will screen The Donn of Tiki, a documentary film about Donn Beach, also known as Don the Beachcomber, the originator of the Tiki bar. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2025
The Drexel Theatre will screen The Donn of Tiki, a documentary film about Donn Beach, also known as Don the Beachcomber, the originator of the Tiki bar. Learn more!
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