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 yellow brick road is gone. What’s left is broken, bizarre...and calling your name!In the Land of Oz is a walk-through, immersive experience where the rules...
Dad’s an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American...
Fitting InLocation: CCT Studios(177 E. Naghten Street, Columbus, OH 43215)Showtimes (September 14-15, 2024):September 14 | 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM, 2 PMSeptember...
2 Act Musical with. IntermissionMiddle school, ugh. It’s the worst. But Greg is determined not to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll...
Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as...
Join CCT for the premiere of “Paint a Picture, Stitch a String.” This brand-new piece has been carefully devised by seven talented high schoolers under...
A tradition returns to CCT this holiday season! An adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, this is the story you know and love presented...
Through its cross between immersive theatre and escape room, audiences will enter the world of Dr. Caligari, a delusional Doctor who arrives in Holstenwall to...
Dewey Finn is an out-of-work rock star and a fish out of water, posing as a substitute teacher a prestigious prep school. After discovering his...
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