Guide to Theater Shows This Month & Beyond in Columbus & Central Ohio

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Written by Step Out Columbus

Published on June 3, 2026

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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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

Theater

Flannel: A 90s Rock Musical

Thu, Jun 4 +more dates • 7:00 pm

Shadowbox Live • 503 South Front Street Columbus, 43215

Other

Step into the raw, rebellious heart of the 90s with Flannel, a musical journey fueled by the era’s iconic soundtrack—Nirvana, Jane’s Addiction, Smashing ...

Theater

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Thu, Jun 4 +more dates • 7:00 pm

Short North Stage • 1187 North High Street Columbus, 43201

Other

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”: Where Words are Weapons and Kids are Quirky! Welcome to the cutthroat world of competitive spelling, ...

Theater

Memory Fragments by Sam Wallin

Fri, Jun 5 - Sat, Jun 6 • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Admission starts at: $15

Madlab • 227 North 3rd Street Columbus, 43215

Other

“When a corpse turns up with more questions than answers, I dig through its files for evidence. In this case what I found was less than ideal… and ...

Theater

Dirty Talk: A Sexy Sketch Comedy and Music Experience

Sat, Jun 6 +more dates • 7:30 pm

Shadowbox Live • 503 South Front Street Columbus, 43215

Other

Dive into a playful playground of desire, humor, and cheeky confessions! Dirty Talk serves up a saucy mix of steamy sketches and seductive songs that celebrate ...

Live Music

The Glenn Miller Orchestra

Tue, Jun 9 • 7:00 pm

Southern Theater • 21 East Main Street Columbus, 43215

Other

The World-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra brings timeless classics like In the Mood, Moonlight Serenade, Chattanooga Choo Choo, Pennsylvania 6-5000, String ...

Theater

Water for Elephants

Tue, Jun 9 +more dates • 7:30 pm

Ohio Theatre • 39 East State Street Columbus, 43215

Other

“Many wonders await audiences in this gorgeously imaginative Broadway musical.” – The New York Times The critically acclaimed bestselling novel ...

Culture & Arts

Frozen Jr.

Thu, Jun 11 - Sat, Jun 13 • Times Vary

Admission starts at: $15

Other

Mouth of the Wolf Productions presents Frozen Jr. at Ridgeview Middle School! Buy tickets here: https://www.motwp.com/our-next-show.html ...

Nightlife Events

Ancient Gods

Sat, Jun 13 - Sun, Jun 14 • Times Vary

Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215

Other

Join CGMC as we review Ancient Gods from different religions and cultures through popular music. Exploring myths and legends through a modern lens as we ...

Theater

Path of the Pioneer – A One-Man Play (Preview)

Fri, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 5 • Times Vary

Admission starts at: $10

Red School of Music • 445 Allenby Dr Marysville, Ohio 43040

Other

The historic Ohio pioneer, Jonathan Alder, comes to life in a new, original one-man play, “Path of the Pioneer!” A celebrity of the time mystified ...

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