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Review: PIPPIN at Short North Stage

Review: PIPPIN at Short North Stage

by Paul Batterson · August 10, 2026

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

Review: AC/DC POWER UP TOUR at Ohio Stadium

by Paul Batterson · July 17, 2026

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: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Ohio Theatre - A Spectacle in Search of a Soul

Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Ohio Theatre - A Spectacle in Search of a Soul

by Christina Mancuso · June 10, 2026

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: HADESTOWN at Ohio Theatre

Review: HADESTOWN at Ohio Theatre

by Paul Batterson · May 18, 2026

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: BAT OUT OF HELL: THE MUSICAL at Palace Theatre

Review: BAT OUT OF HELL: THE MUSICAL at Palace Theatre

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 …

Past Shows

25 total · showing 11–20

Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert

Sep 16

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 Theatre, this immersive two-hour event features a live orchestra performing the iconic score by Emmy-winning composer...

Over the Rhine

Aug 2

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 by members of The Newbees, the six-piece band will delve into their extensive catalog, featuring songs from acclaimed...

Murder Night in Blood Forest

Jul 17

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 centers on Tamika Flynn and her friends, who find themselves targeted by a masked killer during their celebration of corvids...

Punch Brothers

Jun 11

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 mandolin, Chris Eldridge on guitar, Paul Kowert on bass, Noam Pikelny on banjo, and Brittany Haas on violin. Celebrated...

Naruto The Symphonic Experience

Apr 25

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 crafted two-hour feature film combining the first 220 episodes, accompanied by a symphonic orchestra performing...

Día de los Niños/Day of the Children

Apr 13

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, from 1:30 to 4 PM at the Lincoln Theatre. Attendees can enjoy performances by Ballet Folclorico Xochihua, crafts with the Girl Scouts, and...

Wild Kratts LIVE 2.0 – Activate Creature Power

Apr 4

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 on the popular PBS KIDS series, this theatrical production combines live-action with animation as the Kratt brothers embark on creature...

Wild Kratts Live!

Apr 4

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 Wild Kratts LIVE 2.0 – Activate Creature Power, the brothers activate new Creature Powers and embark on a creature rescue mission, featuring...

The Righteous Brothers

Apr 2

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 like “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’,” “Unchained Melody,” and “The Time of My Life,” highlighting Medley’s legendary...

A Christmas Carol

Nov 29 – Dec 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. This original production is designed for family audiences, featuring expanded dance and music sequences as well as beloved...

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