Review: CAAMP at Schottenstein Center
“Cheers, Columbus. I don’t have to give an elaborate speech about how we got here. Most of you know how we got here. You are the reason how we got here.' Taylor Meier…
Columbus Commons
Review: PIPPIN at Short North Stage
What did our critic think of PIPPIN at Short North Stage? Production director Edward Carignan said PIPPIN is a “legacy” show – a performance that can be pulled out of the vault, dusted off, and re-released every five years or so. SNS last did this Stephen Schwartz musical (a personal favorite …
Review: AC/DC POWER UP TOUR at Ohio Stadium
Perhaps the biggest change was the audience. In the 1980s, AC/DC was the rebellious band parents warned their children about. Now, the band is the spectacle parents bring their children to experience. It was a little unnerving to hear a mother asking, “Timmy, would you like a cookie?” before the…
Review: MONET TO MATISSE: DEFYING TRADITION at Art Gallery Of South Australia
An experience that may possibly require more than one visit.…
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Ohio Theatre - A Spectacle in Search of a Soul
Based on Sara Gruen’s beloved 1932 novel - and its 2011 film adaptation, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is a technical triumph wrapped around a dramatically uneven musical. Directed by Tony Award nominee Jessica Stone (Kimberly Akimbo), with book by three-time Tony nominee Rick Elice (Jersey Boys, Peter an…
Review: FLANNEL: A 90S MUSICAL at Shadowbox Live!
What did our critic think of FLANNEL: A 90S MUSICAL at Shadowbox Live!?…
Review: 1776 at Abbey Theater Of Dublin
What did our critic think of 1776 at Abbey Theater Of Dublin?…
Review: HADESTOWN at Ohio Theatre
HADESTOWN will always have a special place in the heart of Ohio Theatre patrons. On Nov. 16, 2021, the musical was the first production in the historic theatre after the COVID epidemic dimmed the lights there for nearly a year and a half. The theatre staff laid roses on every seat to signal Broadw…
Review: PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Short North Stage
What did our critic think of PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Short North Stage?…
Review: LIFE IN MOTION: A STORY TOLD THROUGH DANCE at Shadowbox Live!
What did our critic think of LIFE IN MOTION: A STORY TOLD THROUGH DANCE at Shadowbox Live!?…
Past Shows
The Ohio State University Marching Band with the Columbus Symphony
The Ohio State University Marching Band joins the Columbus Symphony for two evenings at Columbus Commons, led by Principal Pops Conductor Stuart Chafetz. Known as "The Best Damn Band in the Land," the Ohio State University Marching Band brings precision marching, dynamic musical...
The Alan Parsons Live Project with the Columbus Symphony
The Alan Parsons Live Project performs alongside the Columbus Symphony as part of the 2026 Nationwide Picnic with the Pops season at Columbus Commons. Known for their progressive rock legacy and cinematic sound, the group performs iconic hits including "Sirius," "Eye in the...
LeAnn Rimes with the Columbus Symphony
LeAnn Rimes performs with the Columbus Symphony as part of the 2026 Nationwide Picnic with the Pops season at Columbus Commons. Rimes is a multi-platinum artist whose career spans nearly three decades, with hits including "How Do I Live" and "Can't Fight the Moonlight," over 48...
Guster with the Columbus Symphony
Guster with the Columbus Symphony brings the band's indie-pop sound to Columbus Commons as part of the Nationwide Picnic with the Pops season. Known for hits like "Satellite" and "Amsterdam," Guster joins the full Columbus Symphony for a crossover performance blending orchestral...
Nationwide Popcorn Pops: Symphonic Surprise!
Symphonic Surprise! is a family concert in which the Columbus Symphony performs a program of playful and unexpected classical music, including polkas, familiar favorites, and humorous surprises. The concert is led by assistant conductor Elias Miller and narrated by Z.F. Taylor...
Columbus Symphony Celebrates America
Music Director Rossen Milanov leads the Columbus Symphony and Chorus in a free outdoor concert celebrating America's 250th birthday as part of America250-Ohio's Signature Homecoming & Picnic. The program includes works by John Williams, Joan Tower, and James Beckel, with...
Windborne's The Music of Tom Petty with the Columbus Symphony
Windborne's The Music of Tom Petty is a symphonic tribute to one of America's most enduring rock icons, performed with the Columbus Symphony at Columbus Commons. The program features orchestral arrangements of classics like "Free Fallin'" and "American Girl," with an evening of...
Nationwide Popcorn Pops: Peter and the Wolf
The Columbus Symphony performs Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf, a musical tale that brings orchestral instruments to life for young audiences. The concert is led by assistant conductor Elias Miller and narrated by multidisciplinary artist and educator Z.F. Taylor. Pre-concert...
Wyclef Jean with the Columbus Symphony
Grammy Award-winning artist, producer, and composer Wyclef Jean performs with the Columbus Symphony at Columbus Commons as part of the Nationwide Picnic with the Pops series. Known for his work as a solo artist and as a founder of the Fugees, Wyclef Jean's music spans jazz...
Ledisi with the Columbus Symphony
Grammy-winning vocalist Ledisi brings her new album For Dinah to life at Columbus Commons, performing with the Columbus Symphony in a tribute to the music of Dinah Washington. Known for celebrating legendary singers—including a tribute to Nina Simone at the Hollywood Bowl in...
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Battle of the Books Riffe Center Studio 2 (9/25-10/18) |
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Beetlejuice Ohio Theatre (4/16-4/18) |
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Wicked Ohio Theatre (7/28-8/15) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Columbus (9/12-9/12) |
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August: Osage County eMBer Women's Theatre (9/18-10/03) |
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Speak of the Devil: Shadows and Sounds of Ozzy and Black Sabbath Shadowbox Live (9/10-11/15) |
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Hell's Kitchen Ohio Theatre (6/15-6/20) |
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The Jungle Book Kids Hilliard Civic and Cultural Arts Center (9/18-9/27) |
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Dinner Detective Columbus Embassy Suites Columbus (11/21-11/21) |
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Dinner Detective Columbus Embassy Suites Columbus (11/14-11/14) |
