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Diary of a Wimpy Kid the Musical


2 Act Musical with. Intermission Middle school, ugh. It’s the worst. But Greg is determined not to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. ...

The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music
7/24 - 7/27/2024


Columbus Recreation and Parks is producing “The Sound of Music”

Bye Bye Birdie
7/25 - 7/28/2024


Westerville Civic Theatre presents Bye Bye Birdie, a lively musical comedy set in the 1950s that follows rockstar Conrad Birdie's induction into the army and ...

Bye Bye Birdie
Bye Bye Birdie
7/25 - 7/28/2024


Bye Bye Birdie is a lively musical comedy following rockstar Conrad Birdie's induction into the army, sparking a chaotic publicity stunt involving a small-town girl.

Les Miserables School Edition


In nineteenth century France, Jean Valjean is released from years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He ...


Victoria Players Children’s Theater presents Les Misérables School Edition, a student-driven adaptation of the classic musical inspired by Victor Hugo's novel. The production features thirty-six ...

The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy


A twist on the ever-evolving tale of The Addams Family. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with ...

Disney's Beauty and the Beast


The enchantment never ends in this romantic and beloved take on the classic fairytale. Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's classic, Disney's Beauty and ...

An Umbrella on a Rainy, Rainy Day


A world premiere play written by Dublin, Ohio resident Robert Cooperman. A family is blessed by the surprise arrival of a new addition. Although at ...

Silver Foxes
9/5 - 9/14/2024


SILVER FOXES is a contemporary comedy taking place in a time worn but iconic mid-century Palm Springs home. The plot revolves around Chuck and Benny, ...

MJ
MJ
9/10 - 9/15/2024


He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry has finally arrived on Broadway in a brand-new ...

South Pacific
South Pacific
10/4 - 10/13/2024


South Pacific is a timeless musical masterpiece that transports audiences to the picturesque islands of the South Pacific during World War II. Set against the ...

The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity)


From the creators of South Park comes The Book of Mormon, the musical that lovingly breaks all of Broadway's rules. This story about a mismatched ...

Shrek the Musical (Non-Equity)


“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a ...

The Producers
The Producers
11/9 - 11/17/2024


Bialystock and Bloom! Those names should strike terror and hysteria in anyone familiar with Mel Brooks' classic cult comedy film. Now as a big Broadway ...

A Christmas Carol
11/29 - 12/1/2024


CAPA, in collaboration with Short North Stage, presents a reimagined version of A Christmas Carol at the Ohio Theatre from November 29 to December 1. ...

Peter Pan (Non-Equity)
Peter Pan (Non-Equity)
1/14 - 1/19/2025


This high-flying musical has been delighting audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a ...

& Juliet
& Juliet
2/18 - 2/23/2025


CREATED BY THE EMMY®-WINNING WRITER FROM “SCHITT’S CREEK,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: ...

Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar
3/8 - 3/16/2025


A global phenomenon that has wowed audiences for decades, Jesus Christ Superstar is a timeless work set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally-known ...

Funny Girl
Funny Girl
3/25 - 3/30/2025


This bittersweet comedy is the story of the indomitable Fanny Brice, a girl from the Lower East Side who dreamed of a life on the ...

Once
Once
3/28 - 4/12/2025


The story of a guy who gave up on love and music, and the girl who inspired him to dream again. From the very first ...

A Beautiful Noise
A Beautiful Noise
4/22 - 4/27/2025


The story of the legendary Neil Diamond comes to life on stage in an uplifting new musical featuring all his hit songs, including “Sweet Caroline,” ...

Kimberly Akimbo
Kimberly Akimbo
6/3 - 6/8/2025


Kim is a bright and funny Jersey teen, who happens to look like a 72-year-old lady. And yet her aging condition may be the least ...

Hamilton (Angelica Company)
Hamilton (Angelica Company)
7/8 - 7/20/2025


HAMILTON is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary ...



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Review: LEGALLY BLONDE at Garden Theater


by Paul Batterson - July 15, 2024

SNS elevates its presentation with another stellar cast, tight choreography and several minute details and musical director Jonathan Collura helps the cast deliver the show’s snappy, tightly fashioned songs with power. The net result far exceeds the entertainment value of the original non-musical mo...

Review: BEN PLATT AND BRANDY CLARK at Mershon Auditorium


by Paul Batterson - July 05, 2024

What did our critic think of BEN PLATT AND BRANDY CLARK at Mershon Auditorium?...

Review: EVOLUTIONARIES at Shadowbox Live


by Paul Batterson - June 18, 2024

Under the direction of Julie Klein, the theater troupe weaves together the divergent catalogue of the two icons with a variety of singers and styles, multimedia presentations, and the storytelling of Michelle Daniels....

Review: THE LION KING at Ohio Theatre


by Paul Batterson - June 16, 2024

While at times THE LION KING seems like a note for note repetition of the movie, what pushes the musical into new territory is the costume design, a stellar group of actors, and of course, an empowering soundtrack....

Review: THE TEMPTATIONS AND THE FOUR TOPS at McCoy Center For The Arts


by Paul Batterson - June 13, 2024

Two questions almost immediately sprang up when people were told that the Temptations and the Four Tops were performing June 11 at the Jeanne B. McCoy Center for the Arts in New Albany. People asked, Those two groups are still around? and How many of the original members are left?...

Review: JOE JACKSON at At Davidson Theatre


by Paul Batterson - May 27, 2024

What did our critic think of JOE JACKSON at At Davidson Theatre?...

Review: A WALK IN THE WOODS at The Abbey Theater


by Paul Batterson - May 21, 2024

What did our critic think of A WALK IN THE WOODS at The Abbey Theater? Bishara’s non-nonsense Honeywell verbally spars with Holliday’s frivolous Botvinnik. The Soviet diplomat believes the only way the treaty can work is if the two develop an attitude of friendship and trust. Honeywell believes the ...

Review: HAIR: THE AMERICAN TRIBAL LOVE-ROCK MUSICAL at Garden Theatre


by Paul Batterson - May 13, 2024

HAIR is not your typical linear, point A to point B musical. It roughly ambles through vignettes of the members of a “tribe” of hippies in New York City. And yet, HAIR is as important as it is subversive. Without it, shows such as RENT, ANGELS IN AMERICA, and HAMILTON probably wouldn’t stand a chanc...

BWW Review: TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL - Simply the Best in Columbus


by Christina Mancuso - May 09, 2024

TINA: The Tina Turner Musical came blazing in like a bolt of lightning with thunderous applause on opening night at the Ohio Theatre, just as most of our state was under severe tornado warnings.  TINA tells the remarkable story of the musical legend, and shares it all – the good, the bad, and the ug...

Review: TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Ohio Theatre


by Paul Batterson - May 08, 2024

This musical would flounder without a dynamic leading woman. In this case, TINA has two – Zurin Villanueva (who performed in the May 7 show) and Ari Groover because of the energy and vocal demands of the role....



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