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Break a leg, Columbus!
Here’s a guide to upcoming theater shows in Columbus and Central OH this month and beyond:
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Theater in Columbus and Central OH This Month & Beyond
The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio Performs Primary Trust
Thu, Apr 23 +more dates • 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $68.55Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Let’s Go to the Movies
Thu, Apr 23 +more dates • 7:30 pm
Lincoln Theatre • 769 East Long Street Columbus, 43203
Other
Primary Trust
Thu, Apr 23 +more dates • 7:30 pm
Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Leather and Lace: A Music Tribute to the Women of Rock
Thu, Apr 23 +more dates • 7:30 pm
Shadowbox Live • 503 South Front Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Guys & Dolls
Fri, Apr 24 +more dates • 7:00 pm
Southern Theater • 21 East Main Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Romeo & Juliet
Fri, Apr 24 - Sat, May 2 • Times Vary
McCoy Center for the Arts • 100 East Dublin Granville Road New Albany, 43054
Other
Guys and Dolls
Fri, Apr 24 - Sun, Apr 26 • Times Vary
Southern Theater • 21 East Main Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Great Artist Gala – Renée Fleming
Fri, Apr 24 • 7:30 pm
McCoy Center for the Arts • 100 East Dublin Granville Road New Albany, 43054
Other
Maladies by Chris Sherman
Fri, Apr 24 - Sat, Apr 25 • 8:00 pm
Madlab • 227 North 3rd Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Dirty Talk: A Sexy Sketch Comedy and Music Experience
Sat, Apr 25 • 7:30 pm
Shadowbox Live • 503 South Front Street Columbus, 43215
Other
La Traviata
Sat, Apr 25 - Sun, Apr 26 • Times Vary
Ohio Theatre • 39 East State Street Columbus, 43215
Other
La traviata
Sat, Apr 25 - Sun, Apr 26 • Times Vary
Ohio Theatre • 39 East State Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Grease
Thu, Apr 30 - Sun, May 3 • Times Vary
Admission starts at: $15Westerville South High Theatre Troupe 513 • 303 South Otterbein Westerville, ohio 43081
Other
Dirty Laundry
Thu, Apr 30 +more dates • 8:00 pm
Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Dog Sees God
Fri, May 1 +more dates • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $26.50Madlab • 227 North 3rd Street Columbus, 43215
Other
The Loren Lounge
Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 3 • Times Vary
Southern Theater • 21 East Main Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Orff: Triumph of Aphrodite
Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 2 • 7:30 pm
Ohio Theatre • 39 East State Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Leather and Lace: A Music Tribute to the Women of Rock
Fri, May 1 +more dates • 7:30 pm
Shadowbox Live • 503 South Front Street Columbus, 43215
Other
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
Fri, May 1 • 8:00 pm
Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Dirty Talk: A Sexy Sketch Comedy and Music Experience
Sat, May 2 +more dates • 7:30 pm
Shadowbox Live • 503 South Front Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Katsura Sunshine’s Rakugo World Tour
Tue, May 5 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $36.50Madlab • 227 North 3rd Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’®
Fri, May 8 +more dates • 7:00 pm
Lincoln Theatre • 769 East Long Street Columbus, 43203
Other
ABC Players Presents The SpongeBob Musical
Fri, May 8 - Sun, May 10 • Times Vary
Admission starts at: $8.50Stuart’s Opera House • 52 Public Square Nelsonville, 45764
Other
Senior Dress Rehearsal: La Bohème
Wed, May 13 • 11:00 am
Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215
Other
2026 CAPA Marquee Awards
Wed, May 13 • 7:30 pm
Ohio Theatre • 39 East State Street Columbus, 43215
Other
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Thu, May 14 +more dates • 7:00 pm
Short North Stage • 1187 North High Street Columbus, 43201
Other
NAKED CLASSICS: Appalachian Spring
Fri, May 15 • 7:30 pm
Southern Theater • 21 East Main Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Copland & Shostakovich
Sat, May 16 - Sun, May 17 • 7:00 pm
Southern Theater • 21 East Main Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Fleetwood Gold – AMPLIFIED!
Fri, May 22 • 7:30 pm
Lincoln Theatre • 769 East Long Street Columbus, 43203
Other
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