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Ohio Theatre

39 East State Street
Columbus, OH 43215

Ohio Theatre is a theatre in Columbus, OH.

Upcoming Shows

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...

Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical

Jan 5 – Jan 10, 2027

It's 1943, and the Allied Forces are on the ropes, so they hatch a plan involving the pocket of a stolen corpse. Equal parts farce, thriller, and Ian Fleming-style spy caper, Operation Mincemeat tells the wildly improbable and hilarious true story of the covert operation that...

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...

Disney's Beauty and the Beast

Disney's Beauty and the Beast

Jan 30 – Feb 7, 2027

The enchanting and timeless Broadway musical returns to Columbus in the first North American touring production presented by Disney in over 25 years. Based on the 1991 Academy Award-winning animated feature film, Beauty and the Beast premiered on Broadway in 1994 and remains one...

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

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

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...

Articles

Review: DEATH BECOMES HER at Ohio Theatre

Review: DEATH BECOMES HER at Ohio Theatre

by Paul Batterson · October 7, 2026

DEATH BECOMES HER, which runs Oct. 7 through Oct. 11 at the Ohio Theatre, is the rare production that not only captures the magic of the 1992 original film, but expands on the characters Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn and Bruce Willis created. Its cast is amazing, the script is as funny (or in some scene…

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…

Past Shows

Water for Elephants – The Musical

Water for Elephants – The Musical

Jun 9

Grab your opportunity to experience Water for Elephants - The Musical, a unique entertaining Broadway show hitting Ohio Theatre in dynamic Columbus, Ohio this summer! On Tuesday 9th June 2026, feel the magic of Sara Gruen’s popular novel brought to life through breathtaking...

SYMPHONY IN C

Mar 21 – Mar 23, 2014

George Balanchine stands as one of the towering figures in 20th century ballet. His Symphony in C was the first major work to showcase his trademark lean, high energy classicism. Set to Georges Bizet’s exuberant score, the ballet has four movements with each featuring a...

The Nutcracker

Dec 12 – Dec 24, 2013

Journey with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince to the Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy – a magical world of the imagination filled with colorful characters sure to enchant you and your family.

Swan Lake

Oct 18 – Oct 20, 2013

Love. Betrayal. Redemption. The beautiful princess Odette is cursed by an evil sorcerer to live as a swan. The spell can only be broken if a prince swears his love to Odette. If Odette is betrayed, she will remain a swan forever. This timeless story embodies the grace and...

Wicked

Jun 5 – Jun 23, 2013

Back by "Popular" demand! Variety calls Wicked "a cultural phenomenon," and when it last played Columbus in 2010, it broke box office records for attendance and sales. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards, Wicked is "Broadway's biggest blockbuster"...

War Horse

War Horse

May 23 – May 28, 2013

A remarkable tale of courage, loyalty and friendship. England, 1914. As World War One begins, Joey, young Albert’s beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped from England to France. He’s soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary journey, serving...

Les Misérables

Les Misérables

May 14 – May 19, 2013

Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schönberg’s legendary musical, Les Misérables, with glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. This new production has been acclaimed by...

LES MISERABLES

May 14 – May 19, 2013

Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schönberg's legendary musical, LES MISÉRABLES, with glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. This new production has been acclaimed by...

The Rite of Spring

Mar 22 – Mar 24, 2013

913: Woodrow Wilson is inaugurated as the 28th president; Federal Income Tax takes effect; and the world premiere of Igor Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring' cause riots in Paris. BalletMet and over 100 musicians of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra collaborate on the 100th...

White Christmas

White Christmas

Nov 20 – Nov 25, 2012

The classic holiday movie White Christmas comes to the stage at last! This brand new musical shines with classic Berlin hits like “Blue Skies,” “How Deep is the Ocean?” and, of course, the unforgettable title song. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas tells the story of two buddies...

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La Cage Aux Folles in Columbus La Cage Aux Folles
Hilliard Civic and Cultural Arts Center (11/06-11/15)
Mr. Scrooge in Columbus Mr. Scrooge
Riffe Center Studio One (12/04-12/23)
The Launch: A Senior Cabaret in Columbus The Launch: A Senior Cabaret
Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall (12/06-12/06)
Wicked in Columbus Wicked
Ohio Theatre (7/28-8/15)
Disney's Beauty and the Beast in Columbus Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Ohio Theatre (1/30-2/07)
Dinner Detective Columbus in Columbus Dinner Detective Columbus
Embassy Suites Columbus (11/21-11/21)
Speak of the Devil: Shadows and Sounds of Ozzy and Black Sabbath in Columbus Speak of the Devil: Shadows and Sounds of Ozzy and Black Sabbath
Shadowbox Live (9/10-11/15)
Dinner Detective Columbus in Columbus Dinner Detective Columbus
Embassy Suites Columbus (12/12-12/12)
Holiday Hoopla in Columbus Holiday Hoopla
Shadowbox Live (11/19-12/26)