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
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
Leather and Lace: A Music Tribute to the Women of Rock
Thu, May 14 +more dates • 7:30 pm
Shadowbox Live • 503 South Front Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Dirty Laundry
Thu, May 14 - Sat, May 16 • 8:00 pm
Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215
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
Dirty Talk: A Sexy Sketch Comedy and Music Experience
Sat, May 16 +more dates • 7:30 pm
Shadowbox Live • 503 South Front Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Memory Fragments by Sam Wallin
Thu, May 21 +more dates • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Admission starts at: $15Madlab • 227 North 3rd Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Fleetwood Gold – AMPLIFIED!
Fri, May 22 • 7:30 pm
Lincoln Theatre • 769 East Long Street Columbus, 43203
Other
Flannel: A 90s Rock Musical
Thu, May 28 +more dates • 7:00 pm
Shadowbox Live • 503 South Front Street Columbus, 43215
Other
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
Tue, Jun 9 • 7:00 pm
Southern Theater • 21 East Main Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Water for Elephants
Tue, Jun 9 +more dates • 7:30 pm
Ohio Theatre • 39 East State Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Ancient Gods
Sat, Jun 13 - Sun, Jun 14 • Times Vary
Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215
Other
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