Ohio 2025

Trademark Theater announced the three artists commissioned for its IN THE WORKS program: Meghan Kreidler, Jason Zencka, and Brandon Zang will develop original works exploring punk-rock history, political paranoia, and identity.

The Hudson Theatre will present the world premiere of PARTY TRICK, a dark comedy written and directed by Tianna Loverde that explores friendship and assault. The production runs at the Hudson Backstage Theatre in Los Angeles.

SONIC TEMPLE ART + MUSIC FESTIVAL announced nearly 150 rock, metal and punk artists across four days and five stages, featuring IRON MAIDEN, BLINK-182, KORN, FAITH NO MORE, A PERFECT CIRCLE and others.

Tom Hanks and Kelli O'Hara will reprise their roles in This World of Tomorrow on Broadway in fall 2027. Kenny Leon will direct the new play by Hanks and James Glossman following its 2025 run at The Shed.

SONIC TEMPLE ART + MUSIC FESTIVAL will return to Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus with nearly 150 artists across five stages, including IRON MAIDEN, BLINK-182, KORN, FAITH NO MORE, A PERFECT CIRCLE, and ALICE IN CHAINS.

CAPA's Education and Engagement Department launches the second season of CAPA Community Creates, a free program featuring four sessions in creative writing, spoken word, and performance led by poet Cynthia Amoah at the Idea Foundry in Columbus.

Lea Michele is reportedly reprising her role as Rachel Berry in the Glee reboot at Disney+ and Hulu, over a decade after the series finale.

Composer Gregory Spears revealed his upcoming season, featuring the world premiere of orchestral work THE MYSTERIES with Columbus Symphony and Carnegie Hall, plus new operas and recordings.

Playhouse Square announced tickets for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL and THE WIZ will go on sale October 21. Both touring Broadway productions will perform at E.J. Thomas Hall in Akron during spring 2027.

The Obie Award-winning musical OHIO, following sold-out runs in Edinburgh and London, will open at Greenwich House Theater in New York. The production features an original score and explores themes of faith, loss, and hope.

Indian American stand-up comedian and New York Times bestselling author Zarna Garg will perform across Australian cities with her show Million Dollar Excuses.

Wilbury Theatre Group announced the cast and creative team for the New England premiere of SEAGULLS, an indie-rock musical by Beth Hyland inspired by Chekhov's The Seagull, directed by Rebecca Willingham.

The Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical will play the Ohio Theatre in Columbus. Tickets start at $41.78 and are available through BroadwayInColumbus.com, by phone, or at the CAPA Ticket Center.

Former AEW wrestler Tanea Brooks has been named honorary board member of I AM ALS following congressional passage of landmark ALS legislation co-written by the advocacy group's co-founder.

Colt Coeur selected eight artists for its residency program in its ninth year and named playwright Kallan Dana as the second Beacon Commission recipient. Dana's project focuses on Vietnam War-era draft evasion.

The Country Music Association announced the 2026 CMA Broadcast Awards winners, recognizing outstanding achievements in Country radio across multiple market categories.

The 2025 Tony Award-winning comedy about, Eureka Day, a school board meeting spiraling into chaos will run at The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio in Columbus, with post-show community conversations planned throughout the production.

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Richard  Greenberg’s acclaimed Pulitzer Prize finalist THREE DAYS OF RAIN will begin performances on Saturday, January 30, 2027, and officially open Monday, March 1, 2027 at Broadway’s Longacre Theatre.

The Assembly announced five projects selected for its 2026-2027 Deceleration Lab, including works by Catalina Beltrán, Brett Ashley Robinson, and ensembles CAN TUNA and Friend of Friend.

Comedian Tom Segura will perform at Columbus's Palace Theatre on May 22, 2027, as part of his Preposterous tour. Tickets start at $49.50.

The reimagined Emery Theater in Cincinnati earned five honors recognizing its historic preservation and transformation into a permanent home for The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, completed with Terrex Development & Construction and architectural firm GBBN.

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company announced the cast for its adaptation of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL, returning to the Cutler Majestic Theatre in Boston with Will Lyman reprising his role as Ebenezer Scrooge.

Performances are now underway for the first-ever Broadway revival of Aaron Sorkin’s seminal work, A Few Good Men, which will play at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theater. Meet the cast of A Few Good Men here.

ACM Award-winning country artist Greylan James announced a 12-city headlining tour inspired by his viral single WATER AT A WEDDING, featuring special guest Carson Wallace and stops in Chicago, Pittsburgh, and Knoxville.

The 2026 Kennedy Center Honors will be held at Capital One Arena on December 7 as the center's main building remains closed amid an ongoing court fight.