Upcoming Shows
Hadestown comes to the Ohio Theatre from May 15-17, 2026. This celebrated musical, created by Anaïs Mitchell and directed by Rachel Chavkin, intertwines the love...
by Paul Batterson - April 21, 2026
That’s both the draw and the danger of Jim Steinman’s music. While it comes with a built-in 50-and-over audience, jukebox musicals run the danger of relying on nostalgia, being underperformed by its actors, and/or having a paper thin plot. BAT OUT OF HELL avoided two of those three pitfalls. As ...
by Steve Sucato - April 10, 2026
'Alexi Ratmansky’s 'Seven Sonatas' was a cut above anything I have seen from BalletMet in recent memory.'...
by Christina Mancuso - April 08, 2026
Originally conceived as an adaptation of the long‑running TV variety show Hee Haw, Shucked popped into the Ohio Theatre on Tuesday night packed with deliciously corny puns, ear-to-ear smiles, and rapid‑fire one‑liners. What begins as a wink‑and‑nod celebration of pun‑loving humor quickly...
by Paul Batterson - March 24, 2026
What did our critic think of SAMARA JOY at Southern Theatre? When people describe Samara Joy as an “American jazz singer,” they aren’t wrong. But they’re missing the point....
by Paul Batterson - March 23, 2026
Short North Stage is never one to back down from a challenge. At the end of every season, the Columbus theatre group asks its audience what shows it would like to see the following season....
by Paul Batterson - March 18, 2026
There appeared to be a serious breach of theatre etiquette in the March 17 production of THE OUTSIDERS at Ohio Theatre (37 E. State Street in downtown Columbus)....
by Paul Batterson - March 10, 2026
Whether it is Floyd’s Barber Shop in THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Truvy’s Beauty Salon in STEEL MAGNOLIAS or even the Suburban Salon in EDWARD SCISSORHANDS, hair care is the center of society. Gossip is distributed like shampoo, lies are covered up like hair dye, and life’s tangled knots are cut aw...
by Paul Batterson - February 25, 2026
What did our critic think of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Ohio Theatre?...
by Paul Batterson - February 23, 2026
In the Columbus Children’s Theatre production of CABARET, nothing is what it appears to be. A line can be repeated but cast a completely different meaning and things that are commonplace in the first act take on a darker symbolic meaning by the second....
by Paul Batterson - February 23, 2026
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Past Shows
Zarna Garg, a rising star in stand-up comedy and a proud Indian immigrant mom, brings her latest show, Million Dollar Excuses, to the Southern Theatre...
The Sound of Music, directed by Jack O'Brien, will be performed at the Ohio Theatre from February 24 to March 1, 2026. This North American...
Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Les Misérables returns to Columbus for a limited engagement from January 27 to February 1, 2026, at the Ohio Theatre....
SIX is a groundbreaking musical that reimagines the stories of the six wives of Henry VIII as they take the stage in a high-energy pop...
CAPA Community Creates presents a new program designed for adults to explore their creativity through the performing arts. The Songwriting session, led by Columbus-based artist...
Ninja Kidz, the popular YouTube stars, bring their first-ever live stage show to the Palace Theatre on November 15, 2025. Siblings Bryton, Ashton, Paxton, and...
Audition Preparation offers adults an opportunity to enhance their skills for theater auditions. Participants will learn how to effectively find, select, and prepare materials while...
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, based on the original story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, and John Tiffany, opens at the Ohio Theatre on...
Dance and Movement is part of CAPA Community Creates, a free program designed for adults to explore the performing arts. Led by interdisciplinary performance artist...
Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert celebrates the 20th anniversary of the beloved animated series with a special live performance. Taking place at the Palace...
Over the Rhine, the husband-and-wife duo of Karin Bergquist and Linford Detweiler, will perform a full-band concert at the Lincoln Theatre on August 2. Joined...
Murder Night in Blood Forest brings the beloved characters from the podcast Welcome to Night Vale to life for a unique live experience. The story...
Punch Brothers return to Columbus for a performance at the Southern Theatre on June 11, 2025. The virtuosic quintet includes renowned musicians Chris Thile on...
Naruto The Symphonic Experience brings the beloved anime series to life through a unique live-to-film concert. On April 25, 2025, audiences will enjoy a specially...
CAPA will host a celebration of Día de los Niños/Day of the Children featuring a variety of cultural and arts activities on April 13, 2025,...
Young fans are invited to join Martin and Chris Kratt as they take the stage in Wild Kratts LIVE 2.0 – Activate Creature Power. Based...
Young fans and their families can join Martin and Chris Kratt for an adventurous live show at the Palace Theatre on April 4, 2025. In...
The Righteous Brothers return to the Palace Theatre on April 2, 2025, featuring Bill Medley and vocalist Bucky Heard. This concert showcases their classic hits...
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....
The Hip Hop Nutcracker reimagines Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet with a modern twist, presenting a vibrant holiday dance spectacle. On November 24 at the Palace Theatre,...
Dog Man: The Musical brings to life the beloved characters from Dav Pilkey's bestselling book series in a humorous and heartwarming adventure. The story follows...
Both Sides Now is a theatrical concert that delves into the music and lives of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen, two influential figures connected by...
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical makes its Columbus premiere, bringing to life the inspiring true story of how Neil Diamond became an iconic...
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