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...
by Paul Batterson - June 02, 2026
What did our critic think of FLANNEL: A 90S MUSICAL at Shadowbox Live!?...
by Paul Batterson - June 01, 2026
What did our critic think of 1776 at Abbey Theater Of Dublin?...
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...
by Paul Batterson - May 17, 2026
What did our critic think of PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Short North Stage?...
by Paul Batterson - April 30, 2026
What did our critic think of LIFE IN MOTION: A STORY TOLD THROUGH DANCE at Shadowbox Live!?...
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 ...
by Steve Sucato - April 10, 2026
'Alexi Ratmansky’s 'Seven Sonatas' was a cut above anything I have seen from BalletMet in recent memory.'...
by Christina Mancuso - April 08, 2026
Originally conceived as an adaptation of the long‑running TV variety show Hee Haw, Shucked popped into the Ohio Theatre on Tuesday night packed with deliciously corny puns, ear-to-ear smiles, and rapid‑fire one‑liners. What begins as a wink‑and‑nod celebration of pun‑loving humor quickly...
by Paul Batterson - March 24, 2026
What did our critic think of SAMARA JOY at Southern Theatre? When people describe Samara Joy as an “American jazz singer,” they aren’t wrong. But they’re missing the point....
Past Shows
Memory Fragments, written by Sam Wallin, is the penultimate production of MadLab's 30th Anniversary retrospective season. The sci-fi murder mystery follows detective Jamie Cloud as...
JB3Entertainment presents Acts of Pride, a short play showcase celebrating LGBTQIA voices through the power of live theatre. These original works explore identity, resistance, love,...
A side slapping romantic fairy tale for adults. Their kids are welcome as well. Think "Shrek" but less polite and funnier.
MadLab's Young Writers Short Play Festival 2025, featuring 6 short plays written by a group of super talented central Ohio teens, runs 7/10 - 7/20
Theatre Roulette is the longest running short play festival in central Ohio. Theatre Roulette 2025 features 17 short plays presented on 3 separate and totally...
A.I writes a play. A human writes a play. Can you tell the difference? Find out March 6-March 22 at MadLab.
Sure, you’ve seen "A Christmas Carol." But seriously, you've never seen it like this. Come see red this holiday season with Scrooge and the spirits!
Videos
|
The John Eufinger Symphony Series Presents… Central Ohio Symphony - American 250 Symphony Concert The Avalon Theatre (7/12-7/12) |
|
La Cage Aux Folles Hilliard Civic and Cultural Arts Center (11/06-11/15) |
|
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Columbus (7/25-7/25) |
|
Dirty Talk Shadowbox Lice (4/12-8/15) |
|
Wicked Ohio Theatre (7/28-8/15) |
|
Avalon Productions Presents… 13: The Musical The Avalon Theatre (7/31-8/02) |
|
Buckeye Country Superfest Ohio Stadium (6/13-6/13) |
|
MTP Presents: Sister Act John, James and Clara Knight Stage (7/31-8/16) |
|
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Weathervane Playhouse (6/11-6/20) PHOTOS VIDEOS |
|
LIVE in Newark, Ohio - America's Fleetwood Mac Experience Weathervane Playhouse (8/21-8/21) |
| VIEW ALL SHOWS ADD A SHOW | |