Columbus Theatre Newsroom

What did our critic think of A WALK IN THE WOODS at The Abbey Theater? Bishara’s non-nonsense Honeywell verbally spars with Holliday’s frivolous Botvinnik. The Soviet diplomat believes the only way the treaty can work is if the two develop an attitude of friendship and trust. Honeywell believes the two must maintain a sense of formality.

Grammy-nominated and internationally acclaimed Liverpool Legends will be at Marathon Center for The Performing Arts on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 7:30pm in the Donnell Theater.

Church of the Master Worship Arts is mounting its first community theatre production, Godspell. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the gospel of Matthew dances across the stage with a rousing score by the renowned Broadway composer Stephen Schwartz. We are honored to welcome actors from all over central Ohio to build this beautiful city. Performances run Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18 at 7:30PM and Sunday, May 19 at 3:00PM. At Church of the Master United Methodist 24 N Grove St, Westerville, OH 43081. Tickets are $15.00. Seating is General Admission. visit: https://churchofthemaster.churchtrac.com/

Broadway star Brittney Mack will perform at The Avalon Theatre with special guests including Northeastern High student Abby Skinner, drag queen Selena West, and the Marysville High School jazz ensemble Svinx. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Mount Vernon Arts Consortim presented Christopher Titus: Carrying Monsters on May 11th, 2024.  Christopher Titus is a prolific stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and producer. As a creator, he has sold shows to NBC, ABC, FOX and Comedy Central.

Grammy-winning artist Sarah Jarosz will perform at the Southern Theatre in Columbus in August. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Beloved pop-culture inspired instrumentalists Vitamin String Quartet's US tour will perform the music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond, including a visit to the Southern Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Celebrate the music of Chicago with tribute band Brass Metropolis at the Avalon Theatre in Marysville, OH. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

HAIR is not your typical linear, point A to point B musical. It roughly ambles through vignettes of the members of a “tribe” of hippies in New York City. And yet, HAIR is as important as it is subversive. Without it, shows such as RENT, ANGELS IN AMERICA, and HAMILTON probably wouldn’t stand a chance to make it to Broadway.

CAPA has announced the musical political parodies presented by the now defunct comedy troupe, the Capitol Steps, will continue as the Capitol Fools, a new group created by former members of the Capitol Steps. The Capitol Fools will perform live on the Davidson Theatre (77 S. High St.) stage on Thursday, September 26.

TINA: The Tina Turner Musical came blazing in like a bolt of lightning with thunderous applause on opening night at the Ohio Theatre, just as most of our state was under severe tornado warnings.  TINA tells the remarkable story of the musical legend, and shares it all – the good, the bad, and the ugly – so be prepared for some cringe-worthy moments of raw and jolting physical, verbal and emotional abuse.  Despite that, TINA also shares her triumphant journey of resilience, redemption, freedom, and ultimate superstardom.  ritic think of TINA at Ohio?

This musical would flounder without a dynamic leading woman. In this case, TINA has two – Zurin Villanueva (who performed in the May 7 show) and Ari Groover because of the energy and vocal demands of the role.

CAPA hosts the family-friendly show, BLUEY'S BIG PLAY, at the Palace Theatre this September 18-19.

This dynamic musical adaptation of Rick Riordan's bestselling book opened on Broadway in 2019. When teenager Percy Jackson discovers he's a demigod, he and his friends embark on an epic journey to find Zeus' missing lightning bolt and prevent a war among the gods.

Idris Goodwin, artistic director of the Seattle Children's Theatre is the 2024 recipient of the Margo Jones Award.

Catch comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short live at Mershon Auditorium. Don't miss the chance to experience their unique humor and dynamic performances.

Experience the laughter and spontaneity of WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY at Palace Theatre in October. Learn how to purchase tickets!

ProMusica Chamber Orchestra has unveiled its lineup for the 2024-2025 season, featuring a mix of beloved classics, innovative commissions, and performances from renowned guest artists.

The first night Batiste went from performing solo, to playing with a jazz trio to playing with a 41-piece orchestra in a two-hour span. The following night The former musical director of LATE NIGHT WITH STEPHEN COLBERT unveiled a previously unheard piano concerto commissioned by ProMusica. Either night was a transformational performance.

The New Albany Middle School Theatre Department presents Seussical Jr., based on the works of Dr. Seuss, as its spring musical. Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage as Seussical Jr. weaves a story of friendship, loyalty, and love. Despite all odds, Horton and Gertrude band together to save the Whos, free Horton, and restore peace and unity to the Jungle of Nool. Seussical Jr. teaches the power of being unique, and the importance of fighting for your beliefs.

Join the Croce Plays Croce tour at Southern Theatre in September. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again.

For the first time since 2017, Shadowbox Live (SBX) is bringing back one of their most successful tribute shows, Evolutionaries Remastered.

Experience the thrill of HAUNTED OBJECTS LIVE! at the Lincoln Theatre. Presented by CAPA, this unique event on September 20 promises an unforgettable night for fans of the paranormal.

This is the heroic and true story of children coming of age in Terezin, the “Jewish city” established by the Nazis near Prague as a way station before the death camps. In the face of unspeakable horror, these children use their determination and creativity to build lives filled with hope and beauty — playing, studying, making art, and writing an underground newspaper — all at the peril of being executed.