Ohio Theatre

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sitar Maestro Niladri Kumaar to Perform at Southern Theatre for CAPA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026

CAPA will present sitar maestro Niladri Kumaar and an ensemble of Indian and American musicians at Columbus' Southern Theatre, honoring his celebrated collaboration with the late Zakir Hussain.

Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Ohio Theatre - A Spectacle in Search of a Soul
by Christina Mancuso - Jun 10, 2026

Based on Sara Gruen’s beloved 1932 novel - and its 2011 film adaptation, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is a technical triumph wrapped around a dramatically uneven musical.  Directed by Tony Award nominee Jessica Stone (Kimberly Akimbo), with book by three-time Tony nominee Rick Elice (Jersey Boys, Peter and the Starcatcher), and score by PigPen Theatre Co., WATER FOR ELEPHANTS leans heavily into spectacle over storytelling: aerial silks, acrobatics, puppetry, and constant physical motion that dominate the stage.  However, this spectacle overwhelms the story rather than serving it, resulting unfortunately in a flop under the big top.

BLADE RUNNER LIVE is Coming to CAPA's Palace Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2026

CAPA will present Blade Runner Live at Columbus' Palace Theatre, featuring Ridley Scott's 2007 Final Cut on a vast HD screen with Vangelis's synthesizer score performed live by The Avex Ensemble.

Interview: Costume Designer David I. Reynoso of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Jun 8, 2026

Set and costume designer David I. Reynoso thought his chances for making it on Broadway greatly diminished after moving 2,400 miles away from New York City.

Previews: LADIES OF THE ’80S at Mimi Ohio Theatre
by Steve Sucato - Jun 5, 2026

Cleveland’s Dancing Wheels Company goes back to the future for its upcoming 45th Anniversary Gala Benefit Production, Ladies of the ’80s. 

GET HAPPY! Judy Garland Celebration to Come to Westport Country Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026

Westport Country Playhouse will present GET HAPPY!, a concert celebrating Judy Garland, featuring performer Jenna Pastuszek singing music from The Wizard of Oz, Carnegie Hall, and more, with musical supervision by Broadway veteran Joshua Zecher-Ross.

JIM HENSON'S FRAGGLE ROCK: BACK TO THE ROCK LIVE to Play Columbus Palace Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026

The first-ever live touring production of JIM HENSON'S FRAGGLE ROCK: BACK TO THE ROCK LIVE is set to play Columbus' Palace Theatre, presented by CAPA, featuring puppetry by Jim Henson's Creature Shop and direction by John Tartaglia.

They Began the SHUCKED Tour as a Family of 3 — and Ended Their Epic Journey as a Family of 4
by Michael Gioia - May 28, 2026

Quinn VanAntwerp and Mackenzie Bell exclusively tell BroadwayWorld how they made touring with 'Shucked' a family affair.