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HER VOICE IS UNDENIABLE. HER FIRE IS UNSTOPPABLE. HER TRIUMPH IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER. This musical reveals a comeback story like no other, of a ...

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical


Experience Tina Turner’s triumphant story live on Broadway at the exhilarating, undeniable mega hit: TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL. The Hollywood Reporter raves, “It’s ...

Disney's The Lion King
6/12 - 7/7/2024


Wichita’s most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Century II Concert Hall stage this season. Visually stunning, technically astounding and with a ...

The Lion King
The Lion King
6/12 - 7/7/2024


Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap - the entire Serengeti comes to life. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly rises from the stage. ...


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Review: CLUE at Ohio Theatre


by Paul Batterson - April 10, 2024

The script is filled with pratfalls, sight gags, puns and “Dad jokes,” but what makes this play work is the backstory and the personality given to each character and each role contributes something to the plot....

Old Gods of Appalachia Podcast Brings Live Show to Southern Theatre This Summer


by Stephi Wild - April 04, 2024

CAPA will welcome Old Gods of Appalachia, an award-winning and critically-acclaimed audio drama podcast, to the Southern Theatre (21 E. Main St.) on Sunday, August 25....

Interview: Elisabeth Yancey of CLUE at Ohio Theatre


by Paul Batterson - April 04, 2024

When Elisabeth Yancey grew up playing the Hasbro game Clue, she didn’t realize she was preparing for her career. Yancey plays the role of Yvette the Maid in the national tour of CLUE, which will have an extended stay from April 9-14 at the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State Street in downtown Columbus)....

Schooled On Poetry Live Poetry Reading Set For May 11 At The Lincoln Theatre


by A.A. Cristi - April 03, 2024

See SCHOOLS ON POETRY, a live poetry reading event at the Lincoln Theatre on May 11. Experience the power of words and the beauty of spoken verse....

KIMBERLY AKIMBO, & JULIET, And More Announced for Broadway In Columbus 2024-2025 Season


by A.A. Cristi - April 01, 2024

Discover the exciting lineup for the 2024-2025 season of PNC BROADWAY IN COLUMBUS, featuring a diverse range of shows. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld for more details....

THE FAB FOUR Tribute Comes to CAPA in June


by Stephi Wild - March 28, 2024

CAPA invites audiences to experience Beatlemania all over again with The Fab Four, the ultimate tribute to The Beatles, at 8 pm Saturday, June 22 at the Southern Theatre (21 E. Main St.)....

BalletMet to Close Out the 2023-24 Columbus Season with ROMEO AND JULIET Alongside the Columbus Symphony Orchestra


by A.A. Cristi - March 27, 2024

Experience the timeless love story of ROMEO AND JULIET as it returns to BalletMet. This classic ballet, renowned for its dramatic choreography and emotional depth, is a must-see for any dance enthusiast....

Dublin Coffman High School Drama Club Presents MEAN GIRLS In April


by A.A. Cristi - March 25, 2024

Join Dublin Coffman High School Drama Club for their performance of MEAN GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL VERSION from April 3-6....

PRIDE ANTHEMS Musical Experience is Coming to CAPA in June


by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 19, 2024

​​​​​​​Pride Live is partnering with IMG Artists to create Pride Anthems, a new, intimate musical experience that celebrates, inspires, and commemorates the legacy and power of the Stonewall Rebellion. Learn more about the event! ...

Review: MAMMA MIA! Delivers Dynamo Performance at the Ohio Theatre


by Dylan Shaffer - March 18, 2024

With familiar hits such as “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” and “Honey, Honey,” MAMMA MIA! has a leg up on most musicals: audiences already know the songs. But to surmount and overcome the expectations of audiences is no easy feat. The 25th Anniversary Tour of MAMMA MIA! blows all expectations out of t...

Past Shows

Clue
Clue
4/9 - 4/14/2024


Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock ...

MAMMA MIA!
3/12 - 3/17/2024


MAMMA MIA! is the ultimate feel–good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. Now it's your turn to have ...

Company
2/13 - 2/18/2024


Company, a landmark musical by Stephen Sondheim (music and lyrics) and George Furth (book), is a witty and insightful exploration of relationships, marriage, and the ...

Come From Away
2/2 - 2/3/2024


book: David Hein and Irene Sankoff; lyrics: David Hein and Irene Sankoff; music: David Hein and Irene Sankoff; dir: Christopher Ashley. World Premiere...

Moulin Rouge!
Moulin Rouge!
1/2 - 1/14/2024


Baz Luhrmann's luscious film comes to life on stage in one of the most eye-popping shows to ever hit Broadway. Enter a world of splendor ...

Moulin Rouge! The Musical
1/1 - 1/14/2024


Pop the champagne, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the winner of 10 Tony Awards® — including Best Musical! Enter a world of splendor and romance, ...

Elf The Musical
12/13 - 12/18/2023


Based on the beloved 2003 New Line Cinema hit, ELF is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa's ...

Mrs. Doubtfire
10/31 - 11/5/2023

Jesus Christ Superstar
10/3 - 10/8/2023


This rock opera, composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Tim Rice, takes a bold approach to the final week of Jesus' life. Forget ...

Disney's Frozen
6/26 - 8/6/2023


For the first time in forever, experience the musical phenomenon that has taken the world by storm! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, ...

To Kill A Mockingbird
6/6 - 6/11/2023

Into the Woods
3/16 - 4/16/2023


Stepping into the world of Into the Woods, the musical by James Lapin with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, is like entering a twisted ...

NEXT TO NORMAL
6/24 - 6/25/2022


Next to Normal delves into the raw and complex world of mental illness, specifically focusing on bipolar disorder. The story centers around Diana, a wife ...

EMOJILAND
6/3 - 6/5/2022

WICKED
5/27 - 6/5/2022


"Chicago’s musical phenomenon" (Chicago Tribune) flies back to the Windy City for eight weeks only beginning December 1. WICKED became Chicago’s longest-running Broadway musical after ...

Pretty Woman
3/29 - 4/3/2022


Fall In Love All Over Again. One of Hollywood’s most beloved stories of all time is now coming to Columbus! Pretty Woman: The Musical features ...

Come From Away
2/8 - 2/13/2022


Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America! This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of ...

CATS
1/11 - 1/16/2022


CATS, the record-breaking musical spectacular by Andrew Lloyd Webber that has captivated audiences in over 30 countries and 15 languages, is now on tour across ...

Hadestown
11/16 - 11/21/2021


Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony® Awards, this acclaimed new musical by celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell ...

Hamilton
9/28 - 10/17/2021


HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the ...

Mozart's Jupiter
6/4 - 6/6/2021


Wrapping up a season-long celebration of the 250th birthday of Beethoven, CSO Assistant Conductor Andrés Lopera makes his concert debut conducting Beethoven’s virtuosic Prometheus overture. ...

Haydn Festival
5/21 - 5/22/2021


The Columbus Symphony’s exploration of serenades for strings continues with an early gem by British composer Edward Elgar and Haydn’s festive Sinfonia Concertante for violin, ...

Dvořák Serenades
4/16 - 4/18/2021


This concert features two iconic, yet rarely performed works of the great Czech composer Antonin Dvořák. Serenade for Winds is a masterpiece inspired by the ...

Hello, Dolly!
Hello, Dolly!
5/7 - 5/12/2019


In the grand tradition of stage superstars who have played the iconic role of Dolly Gallagher Levi around the world, the Tony Award-winning Broadway legend ...

Hamilton (First National Tour)


From the creative team behind the Tony Award-winning In The Heights comes a wildly inventive new musical about the scrappy young immigrant who forever changed ...

Aladdin
Aladdin
10/24 - 11/4/2018


From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of ALADDIN, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking ...

The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon
5/22 - 5/27/2018


THE BOOK OF MORMON features book, music and lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone. Parker and Stone are the four-time Emmy Award-winning ...

The King and I
The King and I
4/24 - 4/29/2018


Lincoln Center Theater’s critically acclaimed production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE KING AND I directed by Tony Award® Winner Bartlett Sher won four 2015 Tony ...

An American in Paris
An American in Paris
3/6 - 3/11/2018


Named BEST MUSICAL of the year by both the Drama League and the Outer Critics Circle and the winner of four Tony Awards, AN AMERICAN ...

The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera
1/3 - 1/14/2018


Following an acclaimed sold-out tour of the United Kingdom, Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's phenomenal musical success, THE PHANTOM OF THE ...

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical


Long before she was Carole King, chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, BROOKLYN girl with Passion and Chutzpah. She fought her way into the ...

Cabaret
Cabaret
3/28 - 4/2/2017


As part of their 50th Anniversary Season, the critically acclaimed and award-winning Roundabout Theatre Company is proud to present SAM MENDES (Skyfall, American Beauty) and ...

The Bodyguard
The Bodyguard
2/14 - 2/19/2017


Former Secret Service agent, Frank Farmer is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what ...

Wicked (2nd National Tour)
Wicked (2nd National Tour)
8/17 - 9/4/2016


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 ...

Dirty Dancing
Dirty Dancing
5/17 - 5/22/2016


Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing. Seen by millions ...

Sleeping Beauty
Sleeping Beauty
5/6 - 5/8/2016


The magic of Sleeping Beauty will fill the Ohio Theatre for our final ballet of the season. Choreographed to the timeless Tchaikovsky score, this World ...

The Book of Mormon- 2nd National Tour


THE BOOK OF MORMON features book, music and lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone. Parker and Stone are the four-time Emmy Award-winning ...

Inspired
Inspired
3/11 - 3/13/2016


All art begins with inspiration. See it expressed in three unique works, presented in collaboration with Cincinnati Ballet. Anchoring the classical side of the program ...

Motown the Musical
Motown the Musical
2/23 - 2/28/2016


MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy's journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched ...

The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music
1/26 - 1/31/2016


A brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by Jack O'Brien, will tour North America beginning September 2015. The spirited, romantic and beloved ...

The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
12/11 - 12/27/2015


Make memories that last a lifetime with the magic and adventure of BalletMet’s The Nutcracker. Journey with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince to the Land ...

Kinky Boots
Kinky Boots
10/6 - 10/11/2015


Kinky Boots took home six 2013 Tony Awards, the most of any show in the season, including Best Musical, Best Score (Cyndi Lauper), Best Choreography ...

American Masters
American Masters
5/1 - 5/3/2015


Expect high-spirited and spectacular dancing as BalletMet celebrates the American Masters of music and dance. Three World Premiere ballets set to music by American composers ...

Shen Yun 2015
Shen Yun 2015
3/11 - 3/12/2015


Shen Yun brings to life 5,000 years of Chinese civilization through classical Chinese dance and music in an exhilarating show you will never forget.Shen Yun ...

Newsies The Musical
Newsies The Musical
1/13 - 1/18/2015


NOW IS THE TIME TO SEIZE THE DAY with NEWSIES, Disney's triumphant, smash-hit New York musical. It's the record-breaking, Tony Award -winning Broadway phenomenon that ...

A Nutty Nutcracker


You’re sure to be surprised and entertained by this hilarious parody of the classic holiday tale. A Nutty Nutcracker is a show where anything can ...

The Lion King
The Lion King
10/14 - 11/9/2014


Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap - the entire Serengeti comes to life. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly rises from the stage. ...

The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon
5/13 - 5/25/2014


THE BOOK OF MORMON features book, music and lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone. Parker and Stone are the four-time Emmy Award-winning ...

Carmen in Concert
Carmen in Concert
5/9 - 5/10/2014


Don’t miss this marvelous opportunity to enjoy one of the most popular operas of all time! Bizet’s Carmen overflows with alluring and familiar melodies as ...

Shen Yun
Shen Yun
4/15 - 4/16/2014


Shen Yun brings to life 5,000 years of Chinese civilization through classical Chinese dance and music in an exhilarating show you will never forget. Shen ...

SYMPHONY IN C
3/21 - 3/23/2014


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 ...

The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera
3/5 - 3/16/2014


Following an acclaimed sold-out tour of the United Kingdom, Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's phenomenal musical success, THE PHANTOM OF THE ...

The Nutcracker
12/12 - 12/24/2013


Journey with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince to the Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy – a magical world of the imagination filled with colorful ...

Swan Lake
10/18 - 10/20/2013


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 ...

Wicked
6/5 - 6/23/2013


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 ...

War Horse
War Horse
5/23 - 5/28/2013


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 ...

LES MISERABLES
5/14 - 5/19/2013


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 ...

Les Misérables
Les Misérables
5/14 - 5/19/2013


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 ...

The Rite of Spring
3/22 - 3/24/2013


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' ...

Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet
2/14 - 2/17/2013


This beautiful tale of two star-crossed lovers is considered one of the most striking love stories ever written. Join the BalletMet dancers as they perform ...

The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
12/7 - 12/23/2012


Journey with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince to the Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy – a magical world of the imagination filled with colorful ...

White Christmas
White Christmas
11/20 - 11/25/2012


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 ...

Global Dance Stars Gala


One Night Only! A dazzling array of internationally-acclaimed dance stars will take to the stage of the magnificent Ohio Theatre for this one night only ...

Memphis
Memphis
5/29 - 6/3/2012


TURN UP THAT DIAL...From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, comes a hot new Broadway musical that bursts off the stage with explosive ...

West Side Story
West Side Story
4/17 - 4/22/2012


More than fifty years ago one musical changed theater forever. Now it’s back on tour mesmerizing audiences once again. From the first note to the ...

Shrek The Musical
Shrek The Musical
1/10 - 1/15/2012


SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious s tory of everyone’s favorite ogre to life on ...

Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys
8/17 - 9/4/2011


"TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!" raves The New York Post for JERSEY BOYS, the 2006 Tony® Award-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of ...

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Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame in Columbus Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame
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The Lion King in Columbus The Lion King
Ohio Theatre (6/12 - 7/7)
A Walk in the Woods in Columbus A Walk in the Woods
Abbey Theater of Dublin (5/17 - 5/19)
Peace Within the Storm in Columbus Peace Within the Storm
Columbus Performing Arts Center Van Fleet Theatre (7/5 - 7/7)
'night, Mother in Columbus 'night, Mother
eMBer Women's Theatre (4/19 - 5/4)
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical in Columbus Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
Ohio Theatre (5/7 - 5/12)
A New Day, A New Year in Columbus A New Day, A New Year
Ohio Dominican University's Matesich Theatre (5/3 - 5/5)
Hypnosis The Show with Gregg Pruitt in Columbus Hypnosis The Show with Gregg Pruitt
The Avalon Theatre (4/26 - 4/26)
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