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CAPA to Present Step Afrika! In The Southern Theatre in March

CAPA to Present Step Afrika! In The Southern Theatre in March

by BWW News Desk — October 8, 2025
Premiering September 2025, Step Afrika!'s The Evolution Tour is a production that fuses groundbreaking step choreography with the vibrant soundscape of a live DJ.
CAPA HAUNTS THE PALACE to Take Place This Halloween Season

CAPA HAUNTS THE PALACE to Take Place This Halloween Season

by BWW News Desk — October 6, 2025
CAPA is inviting children of all ages for a special, slightly spooky, visit to the Palace Theatre this fall.
Review: ORIGINAL PRODUCTION THEATRE'S BACK TALK at Abbey Theater Of Dublin

Review: ORIGINAL PRODUCTION THEATRE'S BACK TALK at Abbey Theater Of Dublin

by Paul Batterson — October 4, 2025
What did our critic think of ORIGINAL PRODUCTION THEATRE'S BACK TALK at Abbey Theater Of Dublin? OPT found a small but powerful quartet of actors to bring Ackerman’s script to life.
Photos: First look at Sunbury Performing Arts Presents NINA”S WUNDERBAR BREAKTHROUG

Photos: First look at Sunbury Performing Arts Presents NINA”S WUNDERBAR BREAKTHROUGH

by Jerri Shafer — October 3, 2025
A side splittingly hilarious show, Nina’s Wunderbar Breakthrough is not to be missed.
CAPA to Welcome Brit Floyd To The Palace Theatre This February

CAPA to Welcome Brit Floyd To The Palace Theatre This February

by BWW News Desk — October 3, 2025
BRIT FLOYD is preparing to take their award-winning laser and light show, massive circular screen, inflatables, and theatrical concert experience back on the road in 2026.
Photos: First look at The Room Upstairs’ SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet St

Photos: First look at The Room Upstairs’ SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

by Jerri Shafer — October 2, 2025
An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife.
Interview: Mary Mulovhedzi of SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR at Southern Theatre

Interview: Mary Mulovhedzi of SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR at Southern Theatre

by Paul Batterson — October 2, 2025
“You have to prepare your soul and clear your mind as you’re getting ready to go on.
Photos: First look at Original Productions Theatre’s BACK TALK

Photos: First look at Original Productions Theatre’s BACK TALK

by Jerri Shafer — October 1, 2025
BackTalk is a delicious comedy that dives into the hilariously complicated world of first impressions, second chances, and the voices in our heads that just won’t let us be.
Interview: Jimmy Mak of FREAK SHOW at Shadowbox Live!

Interview: Jimmy Mak of FREAK SHOW at Shadowbox Live!

by Paul Batterson — October 1, 2025
Jimmy Mak, the head writer for the Shadowbox Live! theater troupe, isn’t one to throw an idea away.
OVER THE RHINE Holiday Show To Return To Columbus In The Davidson Theatre

OVER THE RHINE Holiday Show To Return To Columbus In The Davidson Theatre

by BWW News Desk — October 1, 2025
CAPA will present An Acoustic Christmas with Over the Rhine, the Cincinnati-based, husband-and-wife folk-pop duo of Karin Bergquist and Linford Detweiler, at the Southern Theatre.
CAPA Community Creates To Help Adults Explore Their Creativity

CAPA Community Creates To Help Adults Explore Their Creativity

by BWW News Desk — September 29, 2025
CAPA's Education and Engagement Department is offering a new, free program designed for adults interested in learning more about participating in the performing arts.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Announces Golden Snitch Digital Lottery in Columbus

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Announces Golden Snitch Digital Lottery in Columbus

by BWW News Desk — September 26, 2025
Join the Golden Snitch Digital Lottery for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in Columbus.
The Avalon Theatre to Present The Hitchcock Directors Series This October

The Avalon Theatre to Present The Hitchcock Directors Series This October

by BWW News Desk — September 26, 2025
This October, The Avalon Theatre in Marysville is inviting movie lovers and suspense fans to dive into the thrilling world of Alfred Hitchcock with the Hitchcock Directors Series.
Review: CCT'S IN THE LAND OF OZ at Columbus Children's Theatre

Review: CCT'S IN THE LAND OF OZ at Columbus Children's Theatre

by Paul Batterson — September 25, 2025
What makes this show click is its attention to detail.
Photos: First look at Little Theatre Off Broadway’s ROCK OF AGES

Photos: First look at Little Theatre Off Broadway’s ROCK OF AGES

by Jerri Shafer — September 25, 2025
Rock of Ages a musical set on the Sunset Strip in 1987, following the story of a small-town girl and a city boy who meet while chasing their rock ‘n’ roll dreams.
Tickets On Sale Friday For THE SOUND OF MUSIC At Ohio Theatre

Tickets On Sale Friday For THE SOUND OF MUSIC At Ohio Theatre

by BWW News Desk — September 25, 2025
Tickets will go on sale Friday, September 26 at 10 a.
Central Ohio Symphony String Quartet To Perform At The Avalon Theatre

Central Ohio Symphony String Quartet To Perform At The Avalon Theatre

by BWW News Desk — September 25, 2025
Join the Central Ohio Symphony for an evening of chamber music as their string quartet takes the stage at The Avalon Theatre.
Photos: MAKE 'EM LAUGH at Olentangy Orange High School

Photos: MAKE 'EM LAUGH at Olentangy Orange High School

by Jerri Shafer — September 24, 2025
Olentangy Orange High School will present MAKE 'EM LAUGH! by Emmy nominee Jason Odell Williams, a new comedy that blends elements of classic sitcoms with theatrical farce.
Interview: Rob Ackerman of BACKTALK at Abbey Theater Of Dublin

Interview: Rob Ackerman of BACKTALK at Abbey Theater Of Dublin

by Paul Batterson — September 24, 2025
“We all have voices in our heads.
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW 50th Anniversary Event is Coming to the Avalon Theatre

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW 50th Anniversary Event is Coming to the Avalon Theatre

by BWW News Desk — September 24, 2025
The Lucky Banisters, in collaboration with The Avalon Theatre, is inviting audiences to celebrate Halloween night in true cult-classic fashion with a 50th Anniversary double-feature event.
Artrageous to Perform at The Avalon Theatre in September

Artrageous to Perform at The Avalon Theatre in September

by BWW News Desk — September 24, 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.
CAPA Reveals Participating Schools For 2025-26 Marquee Awards Program

CAPA Reveals Participating Schools For 2025-26 Marquee Awards Program

by BWW News Desk — September 23, 2025
The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts has revealed the 31 local high schools selected to participate in the 2025-26 CAPA Marquee Awards.
THE ROOMMATE by Jen Silverman is Coming to The Contemporary Theatre Of Ohio

THE ROOMMATE by Jen Silverman is Coming to The Contemporary Theatre Of Ohio

by BWW News Desk — September 22, 2025
Fresh off a celebrated Broadway run starring Patti Lupone and Mia Farrow in a Tony-nominated performance, Jen Silverman's hit comedy The Roommate arrives at The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio this fall.
Interview: Steve Hackett of GENESIS GREATS, LAMB HIGHLIGHTS & SOLO WORKS” at Southe

Interview: Steve Hackett of GENESIS GREATS, LAMB HIGHLIGHTS & SOLO WORKS” at Southern Theatre

by Paul Batterson — September 21, 2025
Perhaps no one is more surprised Steve Hackett is doing a retrospective on THE LAMB 50 years after the fact than the guitarist himself.
Interview: Colin Hay brings his acoustic performance to the Southern Theatre

Interview: Colin Hay brings his acoustic performance to the Southern Theatre

by Paul Batterson — September 19, 2025
Colin Hay, who will perform an acoustic show Nov.

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