About the Theatre
Discover the dynamic world of Columbus JCC Gallery Players, your destination for engaging theatrical performances and cultural events. From captivating plays to vibrant musicals, our ensemble celebrates artistic diversity and community spirit. Join us for an unforgettable cultural experience, where creativity thrives on stage. Explore our upcoming productions and immerse yourself in the vibrant arts scene at the JCC!
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 plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history, thereby bilking...
Gallery Players and the Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus (Columbus JCC) is excited to announce our next virtual program on Saturday, March 6 beginning...
This Central Ohio premiere of the 2014 Tony Award- winner for best new musical is a riotous comedy about murder and ambition. When Monty Navarro...
Incident at Vichy by Arthur Miller A play by Arthur Miller, Incident at Vichy centers on a detention room of a Vichy police station in...
Side Show by Bill Russell with music by Henry Krieger A regional premiere, Side Show is based on the true story of conjoined twins Violet...
Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler Nathan Detroit tries to find the cash to...
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