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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
Acute Exposure
Tue, Mar 10 - Fri, Mar 13 • 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Blackbox Theatre • 1932 College Road North Columbus, 43210
Other
The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio Stages Jaja’s African Hair Braidbraiding
Thu, Mar 12 +more dates • 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $68.55Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Jaja’s African Hair Braiding
Thu, Mar 12 +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, Mar 12 +more dates • 7:30 pm
Shadowbox Live • 503 South Front Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Jaja’s African Hair Braiding
Thu, Mar 12 +more dates • 7:30 pm
Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Lords of the Sound “The Music of Hans Zimmer”
Thu, Mar 12 • 8:00 pm
Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad Street Columbus, 43215
Other
The Apiary
Thu, Mar 12 +more dates • 8:00 pm
Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Bangers: The Best Sketch Comedy and Music of 2025
Sat, Mar 14 +more dates • 7:30 pm
Shadowbox Live • 503 South Front Street Columbus, 43215
Other
The Outsiders
Tue, Mar 17 +more dates • 7:30 pm
Ohio Theatre • 39 East State Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Backstage at the Lincoln: Honor Her
Thu, Mar 19 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $27.62Lincoln Theatre • 769 East Long Street Columbus, 43203
Other
Miss Saigon
Thu, Mar 19 +more dates • 7:00 pm
Short North Stage • 1187 North High Street Columbus, 43201
Other
Roulette 2026: The Weird, Wide World
Thu, Mar 19 +more dates • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $16.50Madlab • 227 North 3rd Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Hotter Than That
Fri, Mar 20 - Sun, Mar 22 • Times Vary
Southern Theater • 21 East Main Street Columbus, 43215
Other
For the Love of Dance!
Fri, Mar 20 +more dates • 7:30 pm
Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Charlie & The Chocolate Factory
Fri, Mar 20 - Sun, Mar 22 • Times Vary
Admission starts at: $8Stuart’s Opera House • 52 Public Square Nelsonville, 45764
Other
Roulette 2026: Back to the Books
Sat, Mar 21 +more dates • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $16.50Madlab • 227 North 3rd Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Step Afrika! The Evolution Tour
Wed, Mar 25 • 7:30 pm
Southern Theater • 21 East Main Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Roulette 2026: The Heart of It All
Sat, Mar 28 +more dates • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $16.50Madlab • 227 North 3rd Street Columbus, 43215
Other
CSYO Youth Orchestra Concert
Sun, Mar 29 • 3:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Primary Trust
Thu, Apr 23 +more dates • 7:30 pm
Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215
Other
La Traviata
Sat, Apr 25 - Sun, Apr 26 • Times Vary
Ohio Theatre • 39 East State Street Columbus, 43215
Other
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