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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 31–40

Hadestown (Non-Equity)

Hadestown (Non-Equity)

May 15 – May 17, 2026

Following two intertwining love stories — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — Hadestown invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Chavkin’s poetic...

The Sound of Music

Feb 24 – Mar 1, 2026

For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed—it’s meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the...

THE BOOK OF MORMON

Oct 8 – Oct 13, 2024

THE BOOK OF MORMON makes its highly anticipated return to the Ohio Theatre from October 8-13, following a successful run in 2018. Created by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, and Matt Stone, the musical blends humor and poignant storytelling, earning acclaim as one of the most...

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 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...

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...

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