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Photos: First look at Hilliard Arts Council’s THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE

Photos: First look at Hilliard Arts Council’s THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE

by Jerri Shafer — September 19, 2025
Adapted from the beloved novel by C.
TOM PAPA’s GRATEFUL BREAD TOUR Will Stop at the Southern Theatre in March 2026

TOM PAPA’s GRATEFUL BREAD TOUR Will Stop at the Southern Theatre in March 2026

by BWW News Desk — September 19, 2025
CAPA will welcome comedian Tom Papa to the Southern Theatre on March 28, 2026, at 7 p.
Photos: First look at Rise Up Arts Alliance’s THE WIZARD OF OZ

Photos: First look at Rise Up Arts Alliance’s THE WIZARD OF OZ

by Jerri Shafer — September 18, 2025
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Bobby Floyd to Headline Lincoln Theatre’s Annual North Star Concert

Bobby Floyd to Headline Lincoln Theatre’s Annual North Star Concert

by BWW News Desk — September 18, 2025
The Lincoln Theatre Association will present its annual North Star Concert on November 14, 2025, headlined by pianist and organist Bobby Floyd & Friends.
THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY to Play CAPA’s Southern Theatre in Columbus in February

THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY to Play CAPA’s Southern Theatre in Columbus in February

by BWW News Desk — September 17, 2025
The Simon & Garfunkel Story will stop at the Southern Theatre in Columbus on February 9, 2026, as part of its 2025 North American Tour.
CAPA to Host Edgar Meyer, Mike Marshall, and George Meyer at the Lincoln Theatre in J

CAPA to Host Edgar Meyer, Mike Marshall, and George Meyer at the Lincoln Theatre in January

by BWW News Desk — September 16, 2025
CAPA will present Edgar Meyer, Mike Marshall, and George Meyer at the Lincoln Theatre on January 27, 2026.
CAPA To Present Free Celebration of Día de los Niños/Day of the Children

CAPA To Present Free Celebration of Día de los Niños/Day of the Children

by BWW News Desk — September 15, 2025
CAPA will present a free celebration of Día de los Niños/Day of the Children on Sunday, October 5, at the Lincoln Theatre in Columbus.
The Temptations and The Four Tops to Bring Motown Magic to Columbus In 2026

The Temptations and The Four Tops to Bring Motown Magic to Columbus In 2026

by BWW News Desk — September 12, 2025
Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) will host Motown legends The Temptations and The Four Tops at the Palace Theatre (34 W.
Review: PIFF THE MAGIC DRAGON'S VEGAS ALL-STARS TOUR at Southern Theatre

Review: PIFF THE MAGIC DRAGON'S VEGAS ALL-STARS TOUR at Southern Theatre

by Paul Batterson — September 11, 2025
What did our critic think of PIFF THE MAGIC DRAGON'S VEGAS ALL-STARS TOUR at Southern Theatre?
Photos: First look at MTVarts’ THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: YOUTH EDITION

Photos: First look at MTVarts’ THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: YOUTH EDITION

by Jerri Shafer — September 11, 2025
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea and became the hottest star on Broadway? Why, it’s SpongeBob SquarePants! Plunge in! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of the
RAPPACCINI’S DAUGHTER To Open Opera Columbus' 44th Season

RAPPACCINI’S DAUGHTER To Open Opera Columbus' 44th Season

by BWW News Desk — September 11, 2025
Opera Columbus will launch its 44th season with the Columbus premiere of Rappaccini’s Daughter (La hija de Rappaccini), presented at the Southern Theatre on September 19 and 21, 2025.
LES MISÉRABLES Will Play the Ohio Theatre in Columbus

LES MISÉRABLES Will Play the Ohio Theatre in Columbus

by BWW News Desk — September 11, 2025
Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical Les Misérables will come to Columbus for eight performances only, January 27–February 1, 2026, at the Ohio Theatre (39 E.
Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards

Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards

by BWW Awards — September 10, 2025
Nominations are now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
CAPA to Host Comedian Grace Helbig In The Lincoln Theatre

CAPA to Host Comedian Grace Helbig In The Lincoln Theatre

by BWW News Desk — September 10, 2025
CAPA will welcome comedian Grace Helbig on her Let Me Get This Off My Chest Tour, fresh off a sold-out month at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, to the Lincoln Theatre.
ALICE BY HEART to Open The Contemporary Theatre Of Ohio 2025–26 Season

ALICE BY HEART to Open The Contemporary Theatre Of Ohio 2025–26 Season

by BWW News Desk — September 10, 2025
From the award-winning writers of Spring Awakening and Waitress comes Alice by Heart, an awe-inspiring musical celebration of imagination and friendship at The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio.
Columbus Jazz Orchestra Kicks Off 2025-2026 Season With RHAPSODY IN BLUE

Columbus Jazz Orchestra Kicks Off 2025-2026 Season With RHAPSODY IN BLUE

by BWW News Desk — September 10, 2025
The Columbus Jazz Orchestra (CJO) will kick off its 2025-26 season with Bobby Floyd in Rhapsody in Blue, Oct.
CAPA Hosts Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo At The Palace Theatre

CAPA Hosts Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo At The Palace Theatre

by BWW News Desk — September 10, 2025
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo brings its internationally beloved troupe of male dancers to Columbus to perform a brilliant combination of skillful pointe work and hilarious parodying of classical ballet favorites like Swan Lake.
Review: ALICE BY HEART at Riffe Center Studio I

Review: ALICE BY HEART at Riffe Center Studio I

by Paul Batterson — September 9, 2025
In the Contemporary Theatre of Ohio production ALICE BY HEART, Alice Spencer (Elise Parks) finds herself in an air raid shelter with her best friend Alfred Hallam (Ethan Zink) as the German Luftwaffe bombard London during the Blitz in World War II.
Review: SECOND CITY'S 65TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR at Southern Theatre

Review: SECOND CITY'S 65TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR at Southern Theatre

by Paul Batterson — September 8, 2025
Over the last 65 years, The Second City improv and sketch comedy school has built itself into one of the premiere comedic factories of its kind.
Review: AMERICAN IDIOT at at Short North Stage

Review: AMERICAN IDIOT at at Short North Stage

by Paul Batterson — September 7, 2025
What did our critic think of AMERICAN IDIOT at At Short North Stage? In Short North Stage’s production of AMERICAN IDIOT, everything isn’t meant to be okay.
FROZEN JR and More Set for Sunbury Performing Arts 2025-2026 Season

FROZEN JR and More Set for Sunbury Performing Arts 2025-2026 Season

by BWW News Desk — September 5, 2025
Sunbury Performing Arts, a pre-professional children't theater in Sunbury, Ohio, has revealed their 2025-2026 season.
Photos: First look at Evolution Theatre Company’s THE SHAKESPEARE CONSPIRACY

Photos: First look at Evolution Theatre Company’s THE SHAKESPEARE CONSPIRACY

by Jerri Shafer — September 4, 2025
Murder, mystery and manhunts in Elizabethan England in 1593.
CAPA Welcomes The Ten Tenors 30th Anniversary Tour to Davidson Theatre

CAPA Welcomes The Ten Tenors 30th Anniversary Tour to Davidson Theatre

by BWW News Desk — September 4, 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 th
Silver Scene Players Will Perform Neil Simon's BAREFOOT IN THE PARK

Silver Scene Players Will Perform Neil Simon's BAREFOOT IN THE PARK

by BWW News Desk — September 4, 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.
Photos: First look at Curtain Players’ COLDER THAN HERE

Photos: First look at Curtain Players’ COLDER THAN HERE

by Jerri Shafer — September 3, 2025
Nobody can ignore the fact that Myra is dying, but in the meantime life goes on.

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