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....
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....
Past Shows
A new speakeasy musical experience is coming to Short North Stage this Fall. Enter through a secret speakeasy entrance, enjoy drinks, dancing, and a live...
Hair is the iconic original Broadway rock musical featuring chart-topping hits such as “Aquarius,” “Let the Sunshine In,” and “Good Morning, Starshine." Our patrons have...
Spotlight on Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this epic story. With a...
Sondheim on Sondheim is an intimate look at the Father of the Modern Musical, offering audiences a glimpse into the personal life and creative process...
Book by Jeremy O. HarrisDirected by Nakeisha DanielNothing is as it seems, and yet everything is as it seems. This exciting, new, and thoughtful work...
Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers...
Eccentric inventor, Caractacus Potts, sets about restoring an old race car with the help of his children Jeremy and Jemima. They soon discover the car...
Featuring a combined cast from Columbus Children's Theatre, Short North Stage, and national talent. We are proud to have culturally appropriate casting, a live orchestra,...
Inspired by the hit film of the same title, "Bring It On: The Musical" will take audiences on a high-flying adventure of the experience that...
A ground-breaking, adventurous musical about a young African-American's journey to find himself as he traveled from his roots in Los Angeles, to Europe and back....
Videos
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The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute LIVE in Concert in Columbus, OH Hollywood Casino Columbus (8/21-8/21) |
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Hadestown: Teen Edition Weathervane Theatre Academy at Weathervane Playhouse (6/25-6/28) |
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Weathervane Playhouse (6/11-6/20) PHOTOS VIDEOS |
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Doo Dah Parade + Party 2026 On July 04, 2026 Goodale Park (7/04-7/04) |
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Avalon Productions Presents… 13: The Musical The Avalon Theatre (7/31-8/02) |
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LIVE in Tiffin, Ohio - America's Fleetwood Mac Experience The Ritz Theatre (8/08-8/08) |
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AC/DC Ohio Stadium (7/15-7/15) |
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Buckeye Country Superfest Ohio Stadium (6/13-6/13) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Columbus (6/20-6/20) |
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Caamp Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center (8/29-8/29) |
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