Ohio Theatre
Address:
39 East State Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Ohio Theatre History
From classical music to modern dance, yearly family traditions to hot concerts, the world’s best artists come to the 2,791-seat, historic Ohio Theatre. The breathtaking details (including the 21-foot-high chandelier!) of its opulent, Spanish-Baroque architecture make any night at the Ohio an event to remember!
Shows at the Ohio Theatre
| Dates | Production | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 7/28/2027 | - | 8/15/2027 | |
| 6/15/2027 | - | 6/20/2027 | |
| 5/12/2027 | - | 5/23/2027 | |
| 4/16/2027 | - | 4/18/2027 | |
| 2/23/2027 | - | 3/3/2027 | |
| 1/30/2027 | - | 2/7/2027 | |
| 1/5/2027 | - | 1/10/2027 | |
| 11/3/2026 | - | 11/8/2026 | |
| 10/6/2026 | - | 10/11/2026 | |
| 6/9/2026 | - | 6/14/2026 | |
| 5/15/2026 | - | 5/17/2026 | |
| 3/17/2026 | - | 3/22/2026 | |
| 2/24/2026 | - | 3/1/2026 | |
| 7/8/2025 | - | 7/20/2025 | |
| 6/3/2025 | - | 5/17/2026 | |
| 4/22/2025 | - | 4/27/2025 | |
| 3/25/2025 | - | 3/30/2025 | |
| 2/18/2025 | - | 2/23/2025 | |
| 1/14/2025 | - | 1/19/2025 | |
| 10/8/2024 | - | 10/13/2024 | |
| 9/10/2024 | - | 9/15/2024 | |
| 6/12/2024 | - | 7/7/2024 | |
| 5/7/2024 | - | 8/4/2024 | |
| 4/9/2024 | - | 4/14/2024 | |
| 3/12/2024 | - | 3/17/2024 | |
| 2/13/2024 | - | 2/18/2024 | |
| 2/2/2024 | - | 2/3/2024 | |
| 1/2/2024 | - | 1/14/2024 | |
| 7/26/2023 | - | 9/1/2024 | |
| 6/6/2023 | - | 6/30/2024 | |
| 4/18/2023 | - | 4/23/2023 | |
| 3/7/2023 | - | 9/14/2025 | |
| 1/24/2023 | - | 1/29/2023 | |
| 11/8/2022 | - | 11/13/2022 | |
| 10/4/2022 | - | 6/25/2023 | |
| 5/18/2022 | - | 6/5/2022 | |
| 3/29/2022 | - | 4/3/2022 | |
| 2/8/2022 | - | 2/13/2022 | |
| 1/11/2022 | - | 1/16/2022 | |
| 12/14/2021 | - | 12/19/2021 | |
| 11/16/2021 | - | 11/21/2021 | |
| 3/11/2020 | - | 3/15/2020 | |
| 11/19/2019 | - | 11/24/2019 | |
| 10/22/2019 | - | 10/27/2019 | |
| 9/17/2019 | - | 7/2/2023 | |
| 5/7/2019 | - | 5/12/2019 | |
| 1/29/2019 | - | 6/25/2023 | |
| 10/24/2018 | - | 11/4/2018 | |
| 5/22/2018 | - | 5/27/2018 | |
| 4/24/2018 | - | 4/29/2018 | |
| 3/6/2018 | - | 3/11/2018 | |
| 1/3/2018 | - | 1/14/2018 | |
| 11/7/2017 | - | 11/12/2017 | |
| 10/10/2017 | - | 10/15/2017 | |
| 6/6/2017 | - | 6/11/2017 | |
| 3/28/2017 | - | 4/2/2017 | |
| 2/14/2017 | - | 2/19/2017 | |
| 8/17/2016 | - | 9/4/2016 | |
| 5/17/2016 | - | 5/22/2016 | |
| 4/19/2016 | - | 4/24/2016 | |
| 2/23/2016 | - | 2/28/2016 | |
| 1/26/2016 | - | 1/31/2016 | |
| 10/6/2015 | - | 10/11/2015 | |
| 1/13/2015 | - | 1/18/2015 | |
| 10/14/2014 | - | 11/9/2014 | |
| 5/13/2014 | - | 5/25/2014 | |
| 3/5/2014 | - | 3/16/2014 | |
| 9/17/2013 | - | 9/29/2013 | |
| 5/29/2012 | - | 6/3/2012 | |
| 4/17/2012 | - | 4/22/2012 | |
| 4/15/2012 | - | 4/15/2012 | |
| 1/10/2012 | - | 1/15/2012 | |
| 8/17/2011 | - | 9/4/2011 | |
| 4/20/2011 | - | 5/8/2011 | |
| 3/15/2011 | - | 3/20/2011 | |
| 7/28/2010 | - | 8/29/2010 | |
| 11/24/2009 | - | 11/29/2009 | |
| 10/27/2009 | - | 11/1/2009 | |
| 7/7/2009 | - | 7/12/2009 | |
| 6/9/2009 | - | 6/14/2009 | |
| 8/29/2008 | - | 9/28/2008 | |
| 9/7/2004 | - | 9/12/2004 | |
| 11/28/1927 | - | 11/28/1927 | Show Boat (1927) [Pre-Broadway] |
News
PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL to Open Opera Columbus 45th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2026
Opera Columbus will present PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL starring Nina West at the Palace Theatre, marking the company's 45th anniversary season and the venue's 100th anniversary.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2026
Opera Columbus will present PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL starring Nina West at the Palace Theatre, marking the company's 45th anniversary season and the venue's 100th anniversary.
THE GREAT GATSBY Tickets on Sale for Columbus Engagement
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2026
The North American tour of THE GREAT GATSBY will play the Ohio Theatre in Columbus from February 23 through March 3, 2027. Tickets go on sale September 18.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2026
The North American tour of THE GREAT GATSBY will play the Ohio Theatre in Columbus from February 23 through March 3, 2027. Tickets go on sale September 18.
ALL THINGS EQUAL Will Play Southern Theatre January 19, 2027
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2026
The one-woman show about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, written by Tony Award winner Rupert Holmes and starring Michelle Azar, arrives at Southern Theatre on January 19, 2027, as part of a 23-city national tour.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2026
The one-woman show about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, written by Tony Award winner Rupert Holmes and starring Michelle Azar, arrives at Southern Theatre on January 19, 2027, as part of a 23-city national tour.
NEVER SAID I WAS A GENIUS to Open at Lambeth Fringe
by Rachel Stone - Sep 17, 2026
Not Quite Theatre co. presents a theatrical meditation examining the myth of artistic genius and how systems justify the harmful acts of acclaimed artists.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 17, 2026
Not Quite Theatre co. presents a theatrical meditation examining the myth of artistic genius and how systems justify the harmful acts of acclaimed artists.
THE MYSTERIES to Receive World Premiere by Columbus Symphony
by Rachel Stone - Sep 14, 2026
Composer Gregory Spears' orchestral work THE MYSTERIES will receive its world premiere from the Columbus Symphony, followed by a New York performance at Carnegie Hall. The program will also feature bass-baritone Davóne Tines performing Concerto No. 2: ANTHEM and Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 14, 2026
Composer Gregory Spears' orchestral work THE MYSTERIES will receive its world premiere from the Columbus Symphony, followed by a New York performance at Carnegie Hall. The program will also feature bass-baritone Davóne Tines performing Concerto No. 2: ANTHEM and Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony.
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Will Return to The Ohio Theatre in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, is headed to Columbus.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, is headed to Columbus.
Hannah Shankman, Zack Zaromatidis, and Emily Kristen Morris Will Lead Industry Presentation of RATHSKELLER: A MUSICAL ELIXIR
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2026
Hannah Shankman, Zack Zaromatidis, and Emily Kristen Morris will lead an industry presentation of RATHSKELLER: A MUSICAL ELIXIR on September 27 at STOUT NYC, directed by Trey Compton.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2026
Hannah Shankman, Zack Zaromatidis, and Emily Kristen Morris will lead an industry presentation of RATHSKELLER: A MUSICAL ELIXIR on September 27 at STOUT NYC, directed by Trey Compton.
CONCERTO NO. 2: ANTHEM to Have New York Premiere at Carnegie Hall
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026
Davóne Tines will perform the New York premiere of his ANTHEM with the Columbus Symphony under Music Director Rossen Milanov at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026
Davóne Tines will perform the New York premiere of his ANTHEM with the Columbus Symphony under Music Director Rossen Milanov at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium.
CONCERTO NO. 2: ANTHEM To Be Performed At Carnegie Hall
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 25, 2026
Grammy-nominated creator, curator, and performer Davóne Tines brings the New York premiere of his Concerto No. 2: ANTHEM, to Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage with the Columbus Symphony conducted by Music Director Rossen Milanov.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 25, 2026
Grammy-nominated creator, curator, and performer Davóne Tines brings the New York premiere of his Concerto No. 2: ANTHEM, to Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage with the Columbus Symphony conducted by Music Director Rossen Milanov.
HELL'S KITCHEN to Play Broadway in Columbus for First Time
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2026
The Tony and Grammy-winning musical featuring the music of Alicia Keys will make its Columbus debut with eight performances at the Ohio Theatre. Tickets start at $41.78 and go on sale Friday, August 21 at 10 a.m.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2026
The Tony and Grammy-winning musical featuring the music of Alicia Keys will make its Columbus debut with eight performances at the Ohio Theatre. Tickets start at $41.78 and go on sale Friday, August 21 at 10 a.m.
MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! to Bring Richard Thomas to CAPA's Palace Theatre May 2027
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2026
Richard Thomas will star in MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! at Columbus' Palace Theatre on Saturday, May 8, 2027. Tickets, starting at $39.50, go on sale Friday, October 21.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2026
Richard Thomas will star in MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! at Columbus' Palace Theatre on Saturday, May 8, 2027. Tickets, starting at $39.50, go on sale Friday, October 21.
THE BILLY JOEL LEGACY Tour to Launch Sept. 17 in Over 35 Cities
by Rachel Stone - Aug 19, 2026
Right Angle Entertainment and Maple Tree Entertainment will launch THE BILLY JOEL LEGACY: A TRIBUTE EXPERIENCE national tour September 17 at The Palace Theatre in Stamford, Connecticut, with more than 35 U.S. cities to follow.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 19, 2026
Right Angle Entertainment and Maple Tree Entertainment will launch THE BILLY JOEL LEGACY: A TRIBUTE EXPERIENCE national tour September 17 at The Palace Theatre in Stamford, Connecticut, with more than 35 U.S. cities to follow.
OVER THE RHINE to Bring Acoustic Christmas Show to Lincoln Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2026
CAPA will present An Acoustic Christmas with OVER THE RHINE, the Cincinnati folk-pop duo of Karin Bergquist and Linford Detweiler, at the Lincoln Theatre in Columbus.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2026
CAPA will present An Acoustic Christmas with OVER THE RHINE, the Cincinnati folk-pop duo of Karin Bergquist and Linford Detweiler, at the Lincoln Theatre in Columbus.
THE BILLY JOEL LEGACY Tour to Launch in Stamford, CT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2026
The Billy Joel Legacy: A Tribute Experience national tour will visit more than 35 cities across the U.S., launching in September in Connecticut at The Palace Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2026
The Billy Joel Legacy: A Tribute Experience national tour will visit more than 35 cities across the U.S., launching in September in Connecticut at The Palace Theatre.
Tickets to the MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Tour at Ohio Theatre on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2026
Broadway in Columbus will welcome the Tony Award winning Best Musical Maybe Happy Ending by Tony Award winners and Grammy Award nominees Will Aronson and Hue Park directed by Tony Award winner Michael Arden for eight shows. Tickets are on sale!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2026
Broadway in Columbus will welcome the Tony Award winning Best Musical Maybe Happy Ending by Tony Award winners and Grammy Award nominees Will Aronson and Hue Park directed by Tony Award winner Michael Arden for eight shows. Tickets are on sale!
Paula Poundstone to Bring Stand-Up Show to CAPA's Lincoln Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2026
CAPA will present the iconic comedian Paula Poundstone, known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit live on the Lincoln Theatre stage.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2026
CAPA will present the iconic comedian Paula Poundstone, known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit live on the Lincoln Theatre stage.
THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT Cast to Reunite for McCoy Center Screening
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2026
Heather Donahue, Joshua Leonard and Michael C. Williams will appear for a live Q&A following a screening of THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT at the McCoy Center for the Arts in New Albany.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2026
Heather Donahue, Joshua Leonard and Michael C. Williams will appear for a live Q&A following a screening of THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT at the McCoy Center for the Arts in New Albany.
RATHSKELLER: A MUSICAL ELIXIR to Make West-Coast Debut at Jansen Art Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2026
The punk-rock musical about choices, addiction, and the afterlife will receive its West-Coast premiere in Lynden, Washington, with direction by Andrew Cooper.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2026
The punk-rock musical about choices, addiction, and the afterlife will receive its West-Coast premiere in Lynden, Washington, with direction by Andrew Cooper.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT North American Tour Sets Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2026
The full cast has been set for the North American leg of the world tour of Operation Mincemeat, which will launch in Providence this September. Learn more here.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2026
The full cast has been set for the North American leg of the world tour of Operation Mincemeat, which will launch in Providence this September. Learn more here.
THE GRINCH to Return to Columbus's Palace Theatre This December
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2026
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical will return to the Palace Theatre in Columbus, presented by Broadway in Columbus, for a run of eight performances.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2026
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical will return to the Palace Theatre in Columbus, presented by Broadway in Columbus, for a run of eight performances.
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