Upcoming Shows
Punch Brothers — mandolinist Chris Thile, guitarist Chris Eldridge, bassist Paul Kowert, banjoist Noam Pikelny, and violinist Brittany Haas — return to Columbus as part...
The Bored Teachers: Is It Friday Yet? Comedy Tour brings its all-new jokes and classroom-inspired humor to the Southern Theatre on September 27, 2026. Founded...
Vitamin String Quartet and vocal trio Girl Named Tom bring their Crazy Ordinary World Tour to Columbus for a single evening performance. Vitamin String Quartet...
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...
by Paul Batterson - June 02, 2026
What did our critic think of FLANNEL: A 90S MUSICAL at Shadowbox Live!?...
by Paul Batterson - June 01, 2026
What did our critic think of 1776 at Abbey Theater Of Dublin?...
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...
by Paul Batterson - May 17, 2026
What did our critic think of PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Short North Stage?...
by Paul Batterson - April 30, 2026
What did our critic think of LIFE IN MOTION: A STORY TOLD THROUGH DANCE at Shadowbox Live!?...
by Paul Batterson - April 21, 2026
That’s both the draw and the danger of Jim Steinman’s music. While it comes with a built-in 50-and-over audience, jukebox musicals run the danger of relying on nostalgia, being underperformed by its actors, and/or having a paper thin plot. BAT OUT OF HELL avoided two of those three pitfalls. As ...
by Steve Sucato - April 10, 2026
'Alexi Ratmansky’s 'Seven Sonatas' was a cut above anything I have seen from BalletMet in recent memory.'...
by Christina Mancuso - April 08, 2026
Originally conceived as an adaptation of the long‑running TV variety show Hee Haw, Shucked popped into the Ohio Theatre on Tuesday night packed with deliciously corny puns, ear-to-ear smiles, and rapid‑fire one‑liners. What begins as a wink‑and‑nod celebration of pun‑loving humor quickly...
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....
Past Shows
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra closes its 47th season at the Southern Theatre with a weekend centered on Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring. The program includes a "Naked...
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra closes its 47th season with a weekend at the Southern Theatre centered on Copland's Appalachian Spring. The NAKED CLASSICS program on May...
Step into the neon glow of New York City, where a high-stakes bet sets off a whirlwind of romance, risk, and redemption—where sinners and saints...
The Columbus Jazz Orchestra will celebrate Valentine's Day with performances of Tea for Two featuring guest artists Phil Clark and Sydney McSweeney, under the direction...
A battle for your soul is being waged from an office in hell!Don’t miss The Screwtape Letters, the provocative, faithful and wickedly funny theatrical adaptation...
Jake Shimabukuro will perform at the Southern Theatre on September 11, showcasing his exceptional talent on the ukulele. Known for his innovative style, Shimabukuro has...
Join Emmy Award-winning Beatles tribute band The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute for an unforgettable night of classic Beatles music! You'll enjoy note-perfect renditions of...
Inspired by the Newsboys Strike of 1899 in New York City, Newsies revolves around Jack Kelly (Hunter Minor), a newspaper delivery boy aka "newsie" who...
Ride a wave of music and laughter as romantic sailors, sisters, cousins, and aunts sing and dance their way across the deck of the fanciful...
Born in India and raised in Paris, Shantala Shivalingappa’s exquisite solo dance program Namasya combines elements from her training in Southern Indian traditional dance forms--characterized...
Videos
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Doo Dah Parade + Party 2026 On July 04, 2026 Goodale Park (7/04-7/04) |
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MTP Presents: Sister Act John, James and Clara Knight Stage (7/31-8/16) |
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Buckeye Country Superfest Ohio Stadium (6/13-6/13) |
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An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr. The Palace (7/28-7/28) |
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Weathervane Playhouse (6/11-6/20) PHOTOS VIDEOS |
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AC/DC Ohio Stadium (7/15-7/15) |
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Dirty Talk Shadowbox Lice (4/12-8/15) |
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Wicked Ohio Theatre (7/28-8/15) |
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Hadestown: Teen Edition Weathervane Theatre Academy at Weathervane Playhouse (6/25-6/28) |
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Movie Night: Teen Revue Hilliard Civic and Cultural Arts Center (6/12-6/14) |
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