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RED HERRING PRODUCTIONS

566 West Rich Street
Columbus, OH 43215



Review: SAMARA JOY at Southern Theatre


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....

Review: MISS SAIGON at Short North Stage


by Paul Batterson - March 23, 2026

Short North Stage is never one to back down from a challenge. At the end of every season, the Columbus theatre group asks its audience what shows it would like to see the following season....

Review: THE OUTSIDERS: A NEW MUSICAL at Ohio Theatre


by Paul Batterson - March 18, 2026

There appeared to be a serious breach of theatre etiquette in the March 17 production of THE OUTSIDERS at Ohio Theatre (37 E. State Street in downtown Columbus)....

Review: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at The Contemporary Theatre Of Ohio


by Paul Batterson - March 10, 2026

Whether it is Floyd’s Barber Shop in THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Truvy’s Beauty Salon in STEEL MAGNOLIAS or even the Suburban Salon in EDWARD SCISSORHANDS, hair care is the center of society. Gossip is distributed like shampoo, lies are covered up like hair dye, and life’s tangled knots are cut aw...

Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Ohio Theatre


by Paul Batterson - February 25, 2026

What did our critic think of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Ohio Theatre?...

Review: COLUMBUS CHILDREN'S THEATRE'S CABARET at Riffe Center


by Paul Batterson - February 23, 2026

In the Columbus Children’s Theatre production of CABARET, nothing is what it appears to be. A line can be repeated but cast a completely different meaning and things that are commonplace in the first act take on a darker symbolic meaning by the second....

Review: BRIT FLOYD'S THE MOON, THE WALL, AND BEYOND TOUR at Palace Theater


by Paul Batterson - February 23, 2026

In the Columbus Children’s Theatre production of CABARET, nothing is what it appears to be. A line can be repeated but cast a completely different meaning and things that are commonplace in the first act take on a darker symbolic meaning by the second....

Review: THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY at Southern Theatre


by Paul Batterson - February 10, 2026

What did our critic think of THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY at Southern Theatre?...

Review: LEATHER AND LACE at Shadowbox Live


by Paul Batterson - February 06, 2026

Shadowbox’s latest production is more leather than lace, offering a wide variety of power ballads from each generation....

Review: LES MISERABLES at Ohio Theatre


by Paul Batterson - January 29, 2026

Reviewing the revered LES MISERABLES is always a mixed bag. The show, running Jan. 27–Feb. 1 at the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State Street, downtown Columbus), is a towering piece of musical theater history. It has a cadre of powerful songs (“Do You Hear The People Sing?,” “I Dreamed a Dream,” a...

Past Shows

En Común = Comm-Unity
En Común = Comm-Unity
Nov 29 – Dec 22, 2019

Red Herring Productions is proud to present the world premier of Red Herring Productions/Avanza Together's production of "En Comn = Comm-Unity."This production will run from...

The Humans
The Humans
Oct 24 – Nov 10, 2019

Red Herring Productions is proud to present the regional premier of Stephen Karam's comedy The Humans.This production will run from October 24, 2019 until November...

Knives and Hens
Knives and Hens
Sep 19 – Oct 6, 2019

Red Herring Productions is proud to present the regional premier of David Harrower's play Knives in Hens.This production will run from September 19, 2019 until...

Building the Wall
Building the Wall
Aug 8 – Aug 24, 2019

Red Herring Productions is proud to present Robert Schenkkan's play "Building the Wall."Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.This production will run from...

When the Animals Took Christmas
When the Animals Took Christmas
Aug 2

Red Herring Productions is proud to present the world premiere of Steve Emerson's musical comedy "When the Animals Took Christmas (Don't Worry, They Give it...

Nighthawks
Nighthawks
Jul 11 – Jul 28, 2019

Red Herring Productions is proud to present the revival of Johnrick Hole's comedy "Nighthawks."This production will run from July 11, 2019 until July 28, 2019....

Jack & Jill
Jack & Jill
May 30 – Jun 16, 2019

Red Herring Productions is proud to present the revival of Jane Martin's romantic drama "Jack & Jill."This production will run from May 30, 2019 until...

Waiting to Be Invited
Waiting to Be Invited
Apr 25 – May 12, 2019

Red Herring Productions is proud to present the Central Ohio Premiere of S.M. Shephard-Massat's drama "Waiting to Be Invited."This production will run from April 25,...

Grounded
Grounded
Mar 21 – Apr 7, 2019

Red Herring Productions is proud to present the Midwest premiere George Brant's drama "Grounded."This production will run from March 21, 2019 until April 7, 2019....

Dirt
Dirt
Feb 14 – Mar 3, 2019

Red Herring Productions is proud to present the world premiere of Creighton James' Dirt.This production will run from February 14, 2019 until March 3, 2019....

The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens, and Count Leo Tolstoy
The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens, and Count Leo Tolstoy
Jan 10 – Jan 27, 2019

Red Herring Productions is proud to present the regional premiere of Scott Carter's comedy "The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens, and Count Leo...

Dream
Dream
May 17 – Jun 2, 2018

Shakespeare’s timeless tale of love, magic and mayhem takes a contemporary turn with Red Herring’s production of Dream; a re-imaging of A Midsummer Night’s Dream....

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