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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 21–25

The Hip Hop Nutcracker

Nov 24

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, hip hop pioneer Kurtis "The Breaks" Blow hosts the show, blending hip hop choreography with the beloved...

Dog Man: The Musical

Oct 26 – Oct 27, 2024

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 Dog Man, a crime-fighting hero with the body of a policeman and the head of a dog, as he battles the mischievous Petey...

Both Sides Now

Oct 26

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 friendship and romance. Featuring Robbie Schaefer and Danielle Wertz, this cabaret-style performance presents songs like "A Case...

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical

Apr 22 – Apr 27, 2024

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 rock star. The show features Nick Fradiani, known for winning American Idol, as ‘Neil Diamond – Then,’ alongside Tony nominee...

The Book Of Merman

The Book Of Merman

Jul 14 – May 29, 2016

Mormon missionaries, Aaron and Jacob, on a two-year stint to convert more Latter Day Saints, ring a buzzer that says E.M. Welcome. It doesnt mean Every Mormon Welcome as the hopeful proselytizers imagine. The owners name aint Welcome either. It is the sacred bungalow of Ethel...

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