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
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 31, 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 31, 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 29, 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 29, 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.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Return to Columbus's Ohio Theatre This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2026
CAPA and Short North Stage will bring their locally produced staging of Charles Dickens' classic back to the Ohio Theatre over Thanksgiving weekend in November.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2026
CAPA and Short North Stage will bring their locally produced staging of Charles Dickens' classic back to the Ohio Theatre over Thanksgiving weekend in November.
ORIGINS: SHORTS OF OHIO to Open Cinema Columbus Film Festival
by Joshua Wright - Jul 27, 2026
Cinema Columbus Film Festival announced its opening night shorts block will feature four films by Ohio filmmakers, screening at the Gateway Film Center with a Q&A to follow.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 27, 2026
Cinema Columbus Film Festival announced its opening night shorts block will feature four films by Ohio filmmakers, screening at the Gateway Film Center with a Q&A to follow.
THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER to Bring Holiday Mash-Up to Palace Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2026
Kurtis Blow will host and MC a hip hop-infused take on Tchaikovsky's classic ballet at the Palace Theatre in Columbus as part of CAPA's Family Series.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2026
Kurtis Blow will host and MC a hip hop-infused take on Tchaikovsky's classic ballet at the Palace Theatre in Columbus as part of CAPA's Family Series.
A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION with Jim Brickman to Come to Columbus
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2026
Jim Brickman will bring his holiday show A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION to the Davidson Theatre in Columbus, featuring chart-topping hits like 'Valentine' and 'The Gift' alongside classic holiday favorites.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2026
Jim Brickman will bring his holiday show A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION to the Davidson Theatre in Columbus, featuring chart-topping hits like 'Valentine' and 'The Gift' alongside classic holiday favorites.
FESTIVAL LATINO to Return to Columbus for 29th Year at New Venues
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2026
FESTIVAL LATINO, produced by CAPA and presented by Honda, will move to Columbus Commons and the Ohio Theatre for its 29th year, offering free, family-friendly programming with national headliners, local artists, food, and cultural activities.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2026
FESTIVAL LATINO, produced by CAPA and presented by Honda, will move to Columbus Commons and the Ohio Theatre for its 29th year, offering free, family-friendly programming with national headliners, local artists, food, and cultural activities.
Feature: A Legacy Reclaimed: The Brutes and The Vice of Kings Reframe the Booth Legacy
by Sabrina Wallace - Jul 23, 2026
Austin artists reunited for a benefit staged reading of Casey Wimpee's The Brutes, directed by Devin Finn, to support Finn's upcoming film The Vice of Kings. The evening celebrated a remarkable play while introducing the next chapter in its journey from stage to screen.
by Sabrina Wallace - Jul 23, 2026
Austin artists reunited for a benefit staged reading of Casey Wimpee's The Brutes, directed by Devin Finn, to support Finn's upcoming film The Vice of Kings. The evening celebrated a remarkable play while introducing the next chapter in its journey from stage to screen.
DEATH BECOMES HER to Open at Ohio Theatre with PNC Broadway in Columbus
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026
PNC Broadway in Columbus will present DEATH BECOMES HER, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy, at the Ohio Theatre. Tickets start at $52.28 and are available via BroadwayInColumbus.com.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026
PNC Broadway in Columbus will present DEATH BECOMES HER, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy, at the Ohio Theatre. Tickets start at $52.28 and are available via BroadwayInColumbus.com.
Jackie Burns, Kristen Beth Williams and More to Lead DEATH BECOMES HER Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2026
The full cast has been revealed for the first year of the multi-year North American Tour of Death Becomes Her, launching at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH this September.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2026
The full cast has been revealed for the first year of the multi-year North American Tour of Death Becomes Her, launching at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH this September.
DEATH BECOMES HER Tour Cast Will Be Announced Wednesday
by Michael Major - Jul 13, 2026
Death Becomes Her will announce the cast for its upcoming North American tour on Wednesday. Following its final performance on Broadway, the Tony-winning musical will launch its North American tour at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH.
by Michael Major - Jul 13, 2026
Death Becomes Her will announce the cast for its upcoming North American tour on Wednesday. Following its final performance on Broadway, the Tony-winning musical will launch its North American tour at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH.
FESTIVAL LATINO 2026 to Feature OKAN, Oro Sólido, and More at New Columbus Venue
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2026
CAPA announced the headliners for FESTIVAL LATINO 2026 presented by Honda, featuring OKAN, Mazizo Musical, Oro Sólido, and Jose Alberto 'El Canario' at Columbus Commons and the Ohio Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2026
CAPA announced the headliners for FESTIVAL LATINO 2026 presented by Honda, featuring OKAN, Mazizo Musical, Oro Sólido, and Jose Alberto 'El Canario' at Columbus Commons and the Ohio Theatre.
NINA WEST'S BIG QUEER COMEDY SHOW to Make Debut at Columbus' Southern Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2026
Drag queen Nina West will host the first-ever BIG QUEER COMEDY SHOW at Columbus' Southern Theatre, featuring headliner Kristin Key and an LGBTQ+ lineup of local and national comics as part of the Columbus Comedy Festival.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2026
Drag queen Nina West will host the first-ever BIG QUEER COMEDY SHOW at Columbus' Southern Theatre, featuring headliner Kristin Key and an LGBTQ+ lineup of local and national comics as part of the Columbus Comedy Festival.
Comedian Ron White to Perform Live On The Palace Theatre Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2026
Comedian Ron White, affectionately known as “Tater Salad,” will perform live in the Palace Theatre. White's trajectory has evolved into an extraordinary journey, one where he has risen to chart-topping Grammy-nominated comic and feature film actor.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2026
Comedian Ron White, affectionately known as “Tater Salad,” will perform live in the Palace Theatre. White's trajectory has evolved into an extraordinary journey, one where he has risen to chart-topping Grammy-nominated comic and feature film actor.
American Theater Group to Host SPOTLIGHT ON NJ Play Reading Series
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
American Theater Group will present its Spotlight on NJ Play Reading Series, featuring three plays by New Jersey playwrights. The series offers audiences a chance to hear new works in development.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
American Theater Group will present its Spotlight on NJ Play Reading Series, featuring three plays by New Jersey playwrights. The series offers audiences a chance to hear new works in development.
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