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Ohio Theatre

39 East State Street
Columbus, OH 43215

Upcoming Shows

Death Becomes Her

Oct 6 – Oct 11, 2026

Madeline Ashton is the most beautiful actress (just ask her) ever to grace the stage and screen. Helen Sharp is the long-suffering author (just ask her) who lives in her shadow. They have always been the best of frenemies… until Madeline steals Helen’s fiancé away. As Helen...

Maybe Happy Ending

Nov 3 – Nov 8, 2026

Inside a one-room apartment in the heart of Seoul, Oliver lives a happily quiet life listening to jazz records and caring for his favorite plant. But what else is there to do when you’re a Helperbot 3, a robot that has long been retired and considered obsolete? When his fellow...

A Christmas Carol

Nov 27 – Nov 29, 2026

A Christmas Carol returns to Columbus as an original, locally-produced retelling of Charles Dickens' classic tale, presented by CAPA in collaboration with Short North Stage. Directed by Short North Stage Artistic Director Edward Carignan, the production features a cast of local...

Operation Mincemeat

Jan 5 – Jan 10, 2027

The year is 1943 and we’re losing the war. Luckily, we’re about to gamble all our futures on a stolen corpse. Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, Noel Coward meets Noel Fielding, Operation Mincemeat is the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the...

Beauty and the Beast

Jan 30 – Feb 7, 2027

Be Our Guest at Disney’s newly reimagined 30th Anniversary production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the breathtaking musical filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love. This enchanting and timeless tale has been brought to life like never before, with spectacular...

The Great Gatsby: A New Musical

Feb 23 – Mar 3, 2027

The party's roaring on Broadway! THE GREAT GATSBY is a “great, big Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy” (Entertainment Weekly). Directed by Marc Bruni (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), this story of extravagance and longing features choreography by...

Beetlejuice

Beetlejuice

Apr 16 – Apr 18, 2027

After a thrilling Broadway three-peat, BEETLEJUICE rises again to hit the road! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and...

The Phantom of the Opera

May 12 – May 23, 2027

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is widely considered one of the world’s most beautiful and spectacular musicals. Since 1986, it has played to over 160 million people in 205 cities, 58 territories and 21 languages. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s romantic, haunting and soaring score includes “The...

Wicked

Wicked

Jul 28 – Aug 15, 2027

Winner of over 50 major awards including the Grammy Award and three Tony Awards, WICKED is the untold story of the witches of Oz. Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other...

Review: CAAMP at Schottenstein Center

Review: CAAMP at Schottenstein Center

by Paul Batterson · August 31, 2026

“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…

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…

Past Shows

42 total · showing 1–10

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Aug 15 – Aug 16, 2026

Jane Powell and Howard Keel star in this high-energy musical about seven backwoods brothers determined to find wives by any means necessary. What follows is a lively mix of romance, comedy, and unforgettable dance numbers. Russ Tamblyn also stars. This screening is presented in...

Gremlins

Aug 14

A young man's unusual pet comes with three simple rules, but when they are broken, chaos erupts as mischievous creatures overrun a small town. The cast includes Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, and Hoyt Axton. Mike McGraner leads a special Fright Nite Friday presentation complete...

Another Thin Man

Aug 12 – Aug 13, 2026

William Powell and Myrna Loy return as Nick and Nora Charles in this third installment of the Thin Man series. When a country estate murder turns complicated, the charming sleuths must solve the case while juggling family life. Virginia Grey also stars.

HitchC*CK's To Catch a Thief

Aug 8 – Aug 9, 2026

Cary Grant and Grace Kelly star in this stylish Hitchcock thriller set on the French Riviera. When a retired jewel thief is suspected of new crimes, he must catch the real culprit while navigating romance, suspicion, and high-society intrigue. Jessie Royce Landis also stars.

My Best Girl

Aug 6 – Aug 7, 2026

Mary Pickford shines in this charming silent romance where love, class, and family complications collide in a heartfelt early Hollywood classic. The screening includes a classic comedy short and Clark Wilson provides live musical accompaniment on the Ohio Theatre's Mighty Morton...

Unforgiven

Aug 5

Clint Eastwood directs and stars in this Oscar-winning Western about a retired gunslinger drawn back for one last job. As violence escalates, he confronts a ruthless sheriff played by Gene Hackman and the true cost of his past. Morgan Freeman also stars.

West Side Story

Aug 1 – Aug 2, 2026

Rival New York street gangs clash in this Oscar-winning musical inspired by Romeo and Juliet. As Maria and Tony fall in love, they are caught between loyalty and longing. Natalie Wood, George Chakiris, and Rita Moreno star in this story of passion and tragedy. This screening...

Sons of the Desert / Abbott & Costello Meet the Invisible Man

Jul 31

A comedy double feature presenting two classic films in one evening. In Sons of the Desert, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy spin an increasingly ridiculous web of lies that ultimately unravels in a comedy of errors. Then Abbott and Costello, played by Bud Abbott and Lou Costello...

Forbidden Planet

Jul 30

A space expedition lands on a distant planet to investigate a lost mission, only to uncover a brilliant scientist, his daughter, and a deadly unseen force. This sci-fi classic blends adventure, mystery, and groundbreaking effects. The cast includes Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis...

Shall We Dance

Jul 29

Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire dance their way to love in this sparkling musical about a dancer who pursues a singer across the Atlantic, only to be caught in a whirlwind of rumors and romance. Featuring Gershwin songbook classics and dazzling choreography, Edward Everett Horton...

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