Upcoming 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...
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 - 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
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 10, 2026
What did our critic think of THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY at Southern Theatre?...
by Paul Batterson - February 06, 2026
Shadowbox’s latest production is more leather than lace, offering a wide variety of power ballads from each generation....
by Paul Batterson - January 29, 2026
Reviewing the revered LES MISERABLES is always a mixed bag. The show, running Jan. 27–Feb. 1 at the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State Street, downtown Columbus), is a towering piece of musical theater history. It has a cadre of powerful songs (“Do You Hear The People Sing?,” “I Dreamed a Dream,” a...
by Christina Mancuso - January 28, 2026
There’s something truly special about LES MISERABLES that keeps audiences coming back for more, and this LES MIZ is certainly no exception. Arguably the greatest musical of all time, LES MISERABLES strikes every chord with its powerful message of love, rebellion, sacrifice, redemption and inspir...
by Paul Batterson - January 25, 2026
What did our critic think of SHORT NORTH STAGE'S COME FROM AWAY at Garden Theatre?...
by Paul Batterson - January 24, 2026
What did our critic think of THE CALL at The Shedd Theater?...
by Paul Batterson - January 07, 2026
Comedian John Mulaney has famously raised a few uncomfortable questions about BACK TO THE FUTURE — why a teenager is best friends with a decades-older nuclear scientist, why no one uses a time machine for anything meaningful, and why the story hinges on Marty nearly romancing his own mother....
Past Shows
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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