Review: MARILYN at Davidson Theatre At The Riffe Center
MARILYN uses standout performances from a large cast, vivid colors and imagery, and a dynamic score to present the actress’s story – all without saying a word.…
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Review: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Short North Stage's Garden Theatre
Short North Stage’s production of SWEENEY TODD is a three-course meal of brilliant performances, lavish staging, and pitch-perfect musical direction.…
Review: DEATH BECOMES HER at Ohio Theatre
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
“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
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
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: MONET TO MATISSE: DEFYING TRADITION at Art Gallery Of South Australia
An experience that may possibly require more than one visit.…
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Ohio Theatre - A Spectacle in Search of a Soul
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: FLANNEL: A 90S MUSICAL at Shadowbox Live!
What did our critic think of FLANNEL: A 90S MUSICAL at Shadowbox Live!?…
Review: 1776 at Abbey Theater Of Dublin
What did our critic think of 1776 at Abbey Theater Of Dublin?…
Past Shows
Jaja’s African Hair Braiding
Jaja’s African Hair Braiding brings the vibrant world of a Harlem salon to life at The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio from March 5 to March 22, 2026. The production, directed by Shanelle Marie and featuring Lachandra Baker as Jaja, follows West African immigrant stylists as they...
A Christmas Carol
COLUMBUS, Ohio - (Nov, 6 2025) - Back by popular demand, A Christmas Carol returns to The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio for its third consecutive year, delighting audiences with a one-person retelling of Charles Dickens’ timeless holiday story. This beloved Columbus holiday...
The Roommate
Jen Silverman's hit comedy The Roommate arrives at The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio from November 1 to November 16, following its celebrated Broadway run featuring Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow. Directed by Eleni Papleonardos, the play centers on Sharon, a newly divorced woman...
Big Fish
The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio kicks off its 40th season with the musical Big Fish, directed by Artistic Director Leda Hoffmann. Based on the film by Tim Burton, the story follows Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who weaves fantastical tales about his life, while his son...
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Romeo and Juliet Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall (2/11-2/20) |
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Dinner Detective Columbus Embassy Suites Columbus (12/05-12/05) |
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Come From Away Wagnalls Community Theater (11/06-11/15) |
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Dinner Detective Columbus Embassy Suites Columbus (12/12-12/12) |
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Speak of the Devil: Shadows and Sounds of Ozzy and Black Sabbath Shadowbox Live (9/10-11/15) |
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Wicked Ohio Theatre (7/28-8/15) |
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Rock of Ages Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall (11/19-11/22) |
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Into The Woods Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall (4/15-4/24) |
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Dinner Detective Columbus Embassy Suites Columbus (11/21-11/21) |
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Pride and Prejudice Campus Center Theatre (10/22-10/31) |
