The local theater scene in Central Ohio is one of kind and well worthy of several “bravos” and “bravas.” Watch as the curtains are drawn open and the spotlight hits the stage!
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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
Les Misérables
Tue, Jan 27 +more dates • 7:30 pm
Ohio Theatre • 39 East State Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Come From Away
Thu, Jan 29 +more dates • 7:00 pm
Short North Stage • 1187 North High Street Columbus, 43201
Other
Bangers: The Best Sketch Comedy and Music of 2025
Thu, Jan 29 +more dates • 7:30 pm
Shadowbox Live • 503 South Front Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Available Light Theatre
Fri, Jan 30 - Sun, Feb 1 • Times Vary
Admission starts at: $12Wexner Center for the Arts • 1871 North High Street Columbus, 43210
Other
Leather and Lace: A Music Tribute to the Women of Rock
Sun, Feb 1 +more dates • 2:00 pm
Shadowbox Live • 503 South Front Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Dead Man Walking
Thu, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 8 • Times Vary
Admission starts at: $12Westerville South High School • 303 S. Otterbein AVe Westerville, OH 43081
Other
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Mon, Feb 9 • 7:30 pm
Southern Theater • 21 East Main Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Billy Goats Gruff and Other Tales
Tue, Feb 10 • 6:30 pm
Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Peter Pan 2026
Fri, Feb 13 +more dates • 11:00 am
Ohio Theatre • 39 East State Street Columbus, 43215
Other
GALA Symposium Ensemble Showcase
Fri, Feb 13 • 7:00 pm
Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215
Other
The Anonymous Lover
Fri, Feb 13 +more dates • 7:30 pm
Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Couples Therapy the Theatrical Show
Fri, Feb 13 • 8:00 pm
Lincoln Theatre • 769 East Long Street Columbus, 43203
Other
GALA Midwest Choral Blockbuster
Sat, Feb 14 • 6:30 pm
Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215
Other
The Sound of Music
Tue, Feb 24 +more dates • 7:30 pm
Ohio Theatre • 39 East State Street Columbus, 43215
Other
The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio Stages Jaja’s African Hair Braidbraiding
Thu, Mar 5 +more dates • 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $68.55Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215
Other
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