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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!News
Lucy Darling to Bring Touring Show VIVA to Columbus
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2026
Lucy Darling, the stage persona created by performer Carisa Hendrix, will bring her touring show VIVA to Columbus. CAPA will present the production at the Southern Theatre as part of the show’s national tour.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2026
Lucy Darling, the stage persona created by performer Carisa Hendrix, will bring her touring show VIVA to Columbus. CAPA will present the production at the Southern Theatre as part of the show’s national tour.
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Jan 7, 2026
Comedian John Mulaney has famously raised a few uncomfortable questions about BACK TO THE FUTURE — why a teenager is best friends with a decades-older nuclear scientist, why no one uses a time machine for anything meaningful, and why the story hinges on Marty nearly romancing his own mother.
by Paul Batterson - Jan 7, 2026
Comedian John Mulaney has famously raised a few uncomfortable questions about BACK TO THE FUTURE — why a teenager is best friends with a decades-older nuclear scientist, why no one uses a time machine for anything meaningful, and why the story hinges on Marty nearly romancing his own mother.
Playhouse Square To Present Comedy, Concerts, And Theatre Programming In January
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 22, 2025
Playhouse Square has announced its January programming lineup featuring Broadway productions, comedy performances, concerts, theatrical events, and resident company presentations.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 22, 2025
Playhouse Square has announced its January programming lineup featuring Broadway productions, comedy performances, concerts, theatrical events, and resident company presentations.
Interview: Mike Bindeman of BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Dec 21, 2025
The challenges couldn’t be more different for actor Mike Bindeman. The actor went from playing laidback guitarist Gregg Allman during THE CHER SHOW to playing super geek George McFly in BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL.
by Paul Batterson - Dec 21, 2025
The challenges couldn’t be more different for actor Mike Bindeman. The actor went from playing laidback guitarist Gregg Allman during THE CHER SHOW to playing super geek George McFly in BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL.
McCoy Center To Present AN INCONCEIVABLE EVENING WITH CARY ELWES
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025
The McCoy Center for the Arts will host “An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes,” featuring a screening of The Princess Bride and an onstage discussion with the film’s star.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025
The McCoy Center for the Arts will host “An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes,” featuring a screening of The Princess Bride and an onstage discussion with the film’s star.
THE CONCERT: A TRIBUTE TO ABBA To Perform At The McCoy Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2025
Come dance, come sing and have the time of your life as the McCoy Center for the Arts hosts The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA. 21st Century Artists has presented The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA, the ultimate ABBA tribute show throughout North America.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2025
Come dance, come sing and have the time of your life as the McCoy Center for the Arts hosts The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA. 21st Century Artists has presented The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA, the ultimate ABBA tribute show throughout North America.
HADESTOWN National Tour is Coming To The Ohio Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025
Broadway in Columbus will welcome Hadestown, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards, to Columbus in 2026.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025
Broadway in Columbus will welcome Hadestown, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards, to Columbus in 2026.
CAPA Will Host Mermaid Theatre Of Nova Scotia With BILLY GOATS GRUFF AND OTHER TALES
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025
CAPA will present Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s new adaptation BILLY GOATS GRUFF AND OTHER TALES at the Davidson Theatre. Tickets are available through the CAPA Ticket Center and the organization’s website.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025
CAPA will present Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s new adaptation BILLY GOATS GRUFF AND OTHER TALES at the Davidson Theatre. Tickets are available through the CAPA Ticket Center and the organization’s website.
Comedian Zarna Garg To Perform Live In The Southern Theatre In March 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025
Comedian Zarna Garg will bring her touring show Zarna Garg: Million Dollar Excuses to the Southern Theatre in Columbus on March 12, 2026. Known for her sharp storytelling and social commentary, Garg has built a significant following online and through her stand-up specials.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025
Comedian Zarna Garg will bring her touring show Zarna Garg: Million Dollar Excuses to the Southern Theatre in Columbus on March 12, 2026. Known for her sharp storytelling and social commentary, Garg has built a significant following online and through her stand-up specials.
Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Nov 20, 2025
At first glance, SOME LIKE IT HOT might seem to fall into the “If it’s not broken, don’t try to fix it” category of entertainment. The traveling musical production runs Nov. 18-23 at the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State Street in downtown Columbus).
by Paul Batterson - Nov 20, 2025
At first glance, SOME LIKE IT HOT might seem to fall into the “If it’s not broken, don’t try to fix it” category of entertainment. The traveling musical production runs Nov. 18-23 at the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State Street in downtown Columbus).
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Comes To Columbus June, 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2025
The North American tour of the critically acclaimed bestselling novel WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, hailed as a Critic's Pick by The New York Times, is coming to the Ohio Theatre June 9-14, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2025
The North American tour of the critically acclaimed bestselling novel WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, hailed as a Critic's Pick by The New York Times, is coming to the Ohio Theatre June 9-14, 2025.
BalletMet’s THE NUTCRACKER Returns to the Ohio Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2025
BalletMet’s The Nutcracker will return to the historic Ohio Theatre from Dec. 11 to 28. The production will have 22 performances, including two My First Nutcracker iterations, and feature more than 180 Academy students and trainees.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2025
BalletMet’s The Nutcracker will return to the historic Ohio Theatre from Dec. 11 to 28. The production will have 22 performances, including two My First Nutcracker iterations, and feature more than 180 Academy students and trainees.
Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Great Lakes Theater
by Roy Berko - Nov 4, 2025
Normally, in a who-done-it, the question facing the audience is to figure out who the killer is. In DIAL M FOR MURDER, which is now on-stage at Great Lakes Theater, Jeffrey Hatcher, who rewrote the present play version of the epic, doesn’t leave us in the air.
by Roy Berko - Nov 4, 2025
Normally, in a who-done-it, the question facing the audience is to figure out who the killer is. In DIAL M FOR MURDER, which is now on-stage at Great Lakes Theater, Jeffrey Hatcher, who rewrote the present play version of the epic, doesn’t leave us in the air.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Comes to Great Lakes Theater
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2025
The stage of the Mimi Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square, will glow with good spirits and time-honored tradition when Great Lakes Theater (GLT) presents its 37th production of Charles Dickens' timeless tale, A Christmas Carol.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2025
The stage of the Mimi Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square, will glow with good spirits and time-honored tradition when Great Lakes Theater (GLT) presents its 37th production of Charles Dickens' timeless tale, A Christmas Carol.
SHUCKED Tickets On Sale This Week at Broadway In Columbus
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025
Broadway in Columbus has announced that tickets for Shucked, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy, will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 24. The production will play eight performances at the Ohio Theatre from April 7–12, 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025
Broadway in Columbus has announced that tickets for Shucked, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy, will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 24. The production will play eight performances at the Ohio Theatre from April 7–12, 2026.
Society Theatre Collective to Present SPOOKY DAYS: CHEAP DATE LIVE At Caveat
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2025
SOCIETY Theatre Collective hosts SPOOKY DAYS: Cheap Date Live on October 27 at Caveat, featuring The Incredible Drunkertons, short plays, and live performances to benefit the March 2026 premiere of Entangled by Mona Mansour and Emily Zemba.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2025
SOCIETY Theatre Collective hosts SPOOKY DAYS: Cheap Date Live on October 27 at Caveat, featuring The Incredible Drunkertons, short plays, and live performances to benefit the March 2026 premiere of Entangled by Mona Mansour and Emily Zemba.
Photos: New Cast Joins HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in London
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025
New cast members have officially taken to the stage for their first performance in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre in London. Check out all new production photos and family portraits here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025
New cast members have officially taken to the stage for their first performance in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre in London. Check out all new production photos and family portraits here!
Diana Krall U.S. Tour to Stop In Columbus At The Palace Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025
GRAMMY Award winning and multi-platinum jazz singer Diana Krall will embark on a nationwide 29-city U.S. tour. CAPA will welcome Diana Krall to the Palace Theatre for an 8 pm show. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025
GRAMMY Award winning and multi-platinum jazz singer Diana Krall will embark on a nationwide 29-city U.S. tour. CAPA will welcome Diana Krall to the Palace Theatre for an 8 pm show. Learn more!
Interview: Adam Grant Morrison of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Oct 8, 2025
In HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, Albus Potter (Adam Grant Morrison) and Scorpius Malfoy (David Fine) use a Time-Turner to go back in time to try to prevent a tragedy from occurring. If Morrison could travel back to his first role, he might try to convince his younger self to stick with acting because it was going to take him to places he could never imagine. The show, which is the most expensive Broadway touring production at a cost of $23.5 million, will be performed from Oct. 12-26 at the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State Street in downtown Columbus).
by Paul Batterson - Oct 8, 2025
In HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, Albus Potter (Adam Grant Morrison) and Scorpius Malfoy (David Fine) use a Time-Turner to go back in time to try to prevent a tragedy from occurring. If Morrison could travel back to his first role, he might try to convince his younger self to stick with acting because it was going to take him to places he could never imagine. The show, which is the most expensive Broadway touring production at a cost of $23.5 million, will be performed from Oct. 12-26 at the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State Street in downtown Columbus).
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