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Peter Pan (Non-Equity)
Peter Pan (Non-Equity)
1/14 - 1/19/2025


This high-flying musical has been delighting audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a ...

& Juliet
& Juliet
2/18 - 2/23/2025


CREATED BY THE EMMY®-WINNING WRITER FROM “SCHITT’S CREEK,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: ...

Funny Girl
Funny Girl
3/25 - 3/30/2025


This bittersweet comedy is the story of the indomitable Fanny Brice, a girl from the Lower East Side who dreamed of a life on the ...

A Beautiful Noise
A Beautiful Noise
4/22 - 4/27/2025


The story of the legendary Neil Diamond comes to life on stage in an uplifting new musical featuring all his hit songs, including “Sweet Caroline,” ...

Kimberly Akimbo
Kimberly Akimbo
6/3 - 6/8/2025


Kim is a bright and funny Jersey teen, who happens to look like a 72-year-old lady. And yet her aging condition may be the least ...

Hamilton (Angelica Company)
Hamilton (Angelica Company)
7/8 - 7/20/2025


HAMILTON is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary ...


RELATED STORIES

SMALL TOWN MURDER Podcast Live Show is Coming To Davidson Theatre


by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 19, 2024

CAPA will present the live, touring show based on the Small Town Murder podcast to the Davidson Theatre in February. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets. ...

CAPA Announces Accessibility Initiative


by A.A. Cristi - December 16, 2024

As part of its ongoing efforts to provide the best possible patron experience to all its guests, CAPA is implementing and expanding a number of accessibility offerings and initiatives....

FUNNY GIRL Comes To The Ohio Theatre This March


by A.A. Cristi - December 06, 2024

FUNNY GIRL is coming to Columbus for an eight-show run March 25-30, 2025, at the Ohio Theatre. ...

Celebrate The Holiday Season With CAPA; Seasonal Offerings Begin This Weekend


by A.A. Cristi - November 26, 2024

CAPA extends an invitation to spend part of the holiday season inside one of its beautifully restored Downtown Columbus theatres. ...

KIMBERLY AKIMBO to Make Columbus Premiere at the Ohio Theatre


by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 13, 2024

Broadway in Columbus will present the Columbus premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, for eight shows in June. Learn how to purchase tickets....

& JULIET National Tour Comes To Columbus This February


by A.A. Cristi - September 25, 2024

Broadway in Columbus will welcome the National Tour of & Juliet to the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.) for eight shows Tuesday through Sunday, February 18-23, 2025. ...

CAPA HAUNTS THE OHIO Set For October 23 at the Ohio Theatre


by A.A. Cristi - September 19, 2024

CAPA has announced a special Halloween event, 'CAPA Haunts the Ohio,' scheduled for October 23. ...

THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns To The Ohio Theatre In October


by A.A. Cristi - August 05, 2024

THE BOOK OF MORMON will be performed at the Ohio Theatre from October 8-13. Don't miss this Tony Award-winning musical known for its humor and captivating story....

Jeff Tweedy To Play Southern Theatre October 16


by A.A. Cristi - July 31, 2024

Jeff Tweedy will perform at the Southern Theatre on October 16, 2024. Tickets are available now....

CAPA and Short North Stage to Present Reimagined A CHRISTMAS CAROL


by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 24, 2024

CAPA and Short North Stage will team up to present a reimagined version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets. ...

Past Shows

THE BOOK OF MORMON
10/8 - 10/13/2024


THE BOOK OF MORMON makes its highly anticipated return to the Ohio Theatre from October 8-13, following a successful run in 2018. Created by Trey ...

The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity)


From the creators of South Park comes The Book of Mormon, the musical that lovingly breaks all of Broadway's rules. This story about a mismatched ...

MJ
MJ
9/10 - 9/15/2024


He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry has finally arrived on Broadway in a brand-new ...

Disney's The Lion King
6/12 - 7/7/2024


Wichita’s most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Century II Concert Hall stage this season. Visually stunning, technically astounding and with a ...

The Lion King
The Lion King
6/12 - 7/7/2024


Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap - the entire Serengeti comes to life. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly rises from the stage. ...


HER VOICE IS UNDENIABLE. HER FIRE IS UNSTOPPABLE. HER TRIUMPH IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER. This musical reveals a comeback story like no other, of a ...

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical


Experience Tina Turner’s triumphant story live on Broadway at the exhilarating, undeniable mega hit: TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL. The Hollywood Reporter raves, “It’s ...

Clue
Clue
4/9 - 4/14/2024


Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock ...

MAMMA MIA!
3/12 - 3/17/2024


MAMMA MIA! is the ultimate feel–good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. Now it's your turn to have ...

Company
2/13 - 2/18/2024


Company, a landmark musical by Stephen Sondheim (music and lyrics) and George Furth (book), is a witty and insightful exploration of relationships, marriage, and the ...

Come From Away
2/2 - 2/3/2024


book: David Hein and Irene Sankoff; lyrics: David Hein and Irene Sankoff; music: David Hein and Irene Sankoff; dir: Christopher Ashley. World Premiere...

Moulin Rouge!
Moulin Rouge!
1/2 - 1/14/2024


Baz Luhrmann's luscious film comes to life on stage in one of the most eye-popping shows to ever hit Broadway. Enter a world of splendor ...

Moulin Rouge! The Musical
1/1 - 1/14/2024


Pop the champagne, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the winner of 10 Tony Awards® — including Best Musical! Enter a world of splendor and romance, ...

Elf The Musical
12/13 - 12/18/2023


Based on the beloved 2003 New Line Cinema hit, ELF is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa's ...

Mrs. Doubtfire
10/31 - 11/5/2023

Jesus Christ Superstar
10/3 - 10/8/2023


This rock opera, composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Tim Rice, takes a bold approach to the final week of Jesus' life. Forget ...

Disney's Frozen
6/26 - 8/6/2023


For the first time in forever, experience the musical phenomenon that has taken the world by storm! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, ...

To Kill A Mockingbird
6/6 - 6/11/2023

Into the Woods
3/16 - 4/16/2023


Stepping into the world of Into the Woods, the musical by James Lapin with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, is like entering a twisted ...

NEXT TO NORMAL
6/24 - 6/25/2022


Next to Normal delves into the raw and complex world of mental illness, specifically focusing on bipolar disorder. The story centers around Diana, a wife ...

EMOJILAND
6/3 - 6/5/2022

WICKED
5/27 - 6/5/2022


"Chicago’s musical phenomenon" (Chicago Tribune) flies back to the Windy City for eight weeks only beginning December 1. WICKED became Chicago’s longest-running Broadway musical after ...

Pretty Woman
3/29 - 4/3/2022


Fall In Love All Over Again. One of Hollywood’s most beloved stories of all time is now coming to Columbus! Pretty Woman: The Musical features ...

Come From Away
2/8 - 2/13/2022


Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America! This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of ...

CATS
1/11 - 1/16/2022


CATS, the record-breaking musical spectacular by Andrew Lloyd Webber that has captivated audiences in over 30 countries and 15 languages, is now on tour across ...

Hadestown
11/16 - 11/21/2021


Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony® Awards, this acclaimed new musical by celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell ...

Hamilton
9/28 - 10/17/2021


HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the ...

Mozart's Jupiter
6/4 - 6/6/2021


Wrapping up a season-long celebration of the 250th birthday of Beethoven, CSO Assistant Conductor Andrés Lopera makes his concert debut conducting Beethoven’s virtuosic Prometheus overture. ...

Haydn Festival
5/21 - 5/22/2021


The Columbus Symphony’s exploration of serenades for strings continues with an early gem by British composer Edward Elgar and Haydn’s festive Sinfonia Concertante for violin, ...

Dvořák Serenades
4/16 - 4/18/2021


This concert features two iconic, yet rarely performed works of the great Czech composer Antonin Dvořák. Serenade for Winds is a masterpiece inspired by the ...

Hello, Dolly!
Hello, Dolly!
5/7 - 5/12/2019


In the grand tradition of stage superstars who have played the iconic role of Dolly Gallagher Levi around the world, the Tony Award-winning Broadway legend ...

Hamilton (First National Tour)


From the creative team behind the Tony Award-winning In The Heights comes a wildly inventive new musical about the scrappy young immigrant who forever changed ...

Aladdin
Aladdin
10/24 - 11/4/2018


From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of ALADDIN, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking ...

The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon
5/22 - 5/27/2018


THE BOOK OF MORMON features book, music and lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone. Parker and Stone are the four-time Emmy Award-winning ...

The King and I
The King and I
4/24 - 4/29/2018


Lincoln Center Theater’s critically acclaimed production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE KING AND I directed by Tony Award® Winner Bartlett Sher won four 2015 Tony ...

An American in Paris
An American in Paris
3/6 - 3/11/2018


Named BEST MUSICAL of the year by both the Drama League and the Outer Critics Circle and the winner of four Tony Awards, AN AMERICAN ...

The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera
1/3 - 1/14/2018


Following an acclaimed sold-out tour of the United Kingdom, Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's phenomenal musical success, THE PHANTOM OF THE ...

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical


Long before she was Carole King, chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, BROOKLYN girl with Passion and Chutzpah. She fought her way into the ...

Cabaret
Cabaret
3/28 - 4/2/2017


As part of their 50th Anniversary Season, the critically acclaimed and award-winning Roundabout Theatre Company is proud to present SAM MENDES (Skyfall, American Beauty) and ...

The Bodyguard
The Bodyguard
2/14 - 2/19/2017


Former Secret Service agent, Frank Farmer is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what ...

Wicked (2nd National Tour)
Wicked (2nd National Tour)
8/17 - 9/4/2016


Winner of over 50 major awards including the Grammy Award and three Tony Awards, WICKED is the untold story of the witches of Oz. Long ...

Dirty Dancing
Dirty Dancing
5/17 - 5/22/2016


Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing. Seen by millions ...

Sleeping Beauty
Sleeping Beauty
5/6 - 5/8/2016


The magic of Sleeping Beauty will fill the Ohio Theatre for our final ballet of the season. Choreographed to the timeless Tchaikovsky score, this World ...

The Book of Mormon- 2nd National Tour


THE BOOK OF MORMON features book, music and lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone. Parker and Stone are the four-time Emmy Award-winning ...

Inspired
Inspired
3/11 - 3/13/2016


All art begins with inspiration. See it expressed in three unique works, presented in collaboration with Cincinnati Ballet. Anchoring the classical side of the program ...

Motown the Musical
Motown the Musical
2/23 - 2/28/2016


MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy's journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched ...

The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music
1/26 - 1/31/2016


A brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by Jack O'Brien, will tour North America beginning September 2015. The spirited, romantic and beloved ...

The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
12/11 - 12/27/2015


Make memories that last a lifetime with the magic and adventure of BalletMet’s The Nutcracker. Journey with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince to the Land ...

Kinky Boots
Kinky Boots
10/6 - 10/11/2015


Kinky Boots took home six 2013 Tony Awards, the most of any show in the season, including Best Musical, Best Score (Cyndi Lauper), Best Choreography ...

American Masters
American Masters
5/1 - 5/3/2015


Expect high-spirited and spectacular dancing as BalletMet celebrates the American Masters of music and dance. Three World Premiere ballets set to music by American composers ...

Shen Yun 2015
Shen Yun 2015
3/11 - 3/12/2015


Shen Yun brings to life 5,000 years of Chinese civilization through classical Chinese dance and music in an exhilarating show you will never forget.Shen Yun ...

Newsies The Musical
Newsies The Musical
1/13 - 1/18/2015


NOW IS THE TIME TO SEIZE THE DAY with NEWSIES, Disney's triumphant, smash-hit New York musical. It's the record-breaking, Tony Award -winning Broadway phenomenon that ...

A Nutty Nutcracker


You’re sure to be surprised and entertained by this hilarious parody of the classic holiday tale. A Nutty Nutcracker is a show where anything can ...

The Lion King
The Lion King
10/14 - 11/9/2014


Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap - the entire Serengeti comes to life. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly rises from the stage. ...

The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon
5/13 - 5/25/2014


THE BOOK OF MORMON features book, music and lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone. Parker and Stone are the four-time Emmy Award-winning ...

Carmen in Concert
Carmen in Concert
5/9 - 5/10/2014


Don’t miss this marvelous opportunity to enjoy one of the most popular operas of all time! Bizet’s Carmen overflows with alluring and familiar melodies as ...

Shen Yun
Shen Yun
4/15 - 4/16/2014


Shen Yun brings to life 5,000 years of Chinese civilization through classical Chinese dance and music in an exhilarating show you will never forget. Shen ...

SYMPHONY IN C
3/21 - 3/23/2014


George Balanchine stands as one of the towering figures in 20th century ballet. His Symphony in C was the first major work to showcase his ...

The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera
3/5 - 3/16/2014


Following an acclaimed sold-out tour of the United Kingdom, Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's phenomenal musical success, THE PHANTOM OF THE ...

The Nutcracker
12/12 - 12/24/2013


Journey with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince to the Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy – a magical world of the imagination filled with colorful ...

Swan Lake
10/18 - 10/20/2013


Love. Betrayal. Redemption. The beautiful princess Odette is cursed by an evil sorcerer to live as a swan. The spell can only be broken if ...

Wicked
6/5 - 6/23/2013


Back by "Popular" demand! Variety calls Wicked "a cultural phenomenon," and when it last played Columbus in 2010, it broke box office records for attendance ...

War Horse
War Horse
5/23 - 5/28/2013


A remarkable tale of courage, loyalty and friendship. England, 1914. As World War One begins, Joey, young Albert’s beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry ...

LES MISERABLES
5/14 - 5/19/2013


Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schönberg's legendary musical, LES MISÉRABLES, with glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery ...

Les Misérables
Les Misérables
5/14 - 5/19/2013


Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schönberg’s legendary musical, Les Misérables, with glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery ...

The Rite of Spring
3/22 - 3/24/2013


913: Woodrow Wilson is inaugurated as the 28th president; Federal Income Tax takes effect; and the world premiere of Igor Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring' ...

Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet
2/14 - 2/17/2013


This beautiful tale of two star-crossed lovers is considered one of the most striking love stories ever written. Join the BalletMet dancers as they perform ...

The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
12/7 - 12/23/2012


Journey with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince to the Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy – a magical world of the imagination filled with colorful ...

White Christmas
White Christmas
11/20 - 11/25/2012


The classic holiday movie White Christmas comes to the stage at last! This brand new musical shines with classic Berlin hits like “Blue Skies,” “How ...

Global Dance Stars Gala


One Night Only! A dazzling array of internationally-acclaimed dance stars will take to the stage of the magnificent Ohio Theatre for this one night only ...

Memphis
Memphis
5/29 - 6/3/2012


TURN UP THAT DIAL...From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, comes a hot new Broadway musical that bursts off the stage with explosive ...

West Side Story
West Side Story
4/17 - 4/22/2012


More than fifty years ago one musical changed theater forever. Now it’s back on tour mesmerizing audiences once again. From the first note to the ...

Shrek The Musical
Shrek The Musical
1/10 - 1/15/2012


SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious s tory of everyone’s favorite ogre to life on ...

Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys
8/17 - 9/4/2011


"TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!" raves The New York Post for JERSEY BOYS, the 2006 Tony® Award-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of ...

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