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More A Children’s Theatre: CCT’s Professional Series Takes Center Stage with Cabaret

by Step Out Columbus | January 30, 2026 | Culture & Arts, Theater, Things to Do | 0 Comments

CCT is inviting Columbus audiences to see a fuller picture of who they are and what they do through their bold and expanding Professional Series, led this spring by the iconic musical Cabaret.

Guide to Theater Shows This Month & Beyond in Central OH

by Step Out Columbus | January 16, 2026 | City Guide, Culture & Arts, Event, Theater, Things to Do | 0 Comments

Here’s a guide to upcoming theater shows in Columbus and Central OH this month and beyond. Bravo! Or should we say, brava!

This October, You’re Part of the Story in Columbus’ Immersive (and Spooky) Wizard of Oz Experience

by SOB Creative | October 7, 2025 | Culture & Arts, Theater, Things to Do | 0 Comments

This Halloween season, the Columbus Children’s Theatre has taken over an office building and transformed it into something truly wild: In The Land of Oz, an 8,000-square-foot immersive experience that’s equal parts haunted house and interactive play.

Guide to Murder Mystery Dinners Near Columbus

by Step Out Columbus | September 25, 2024 | Culture & Arts, Eat & Drink, Food & Drink Guides, Theater, Things to Do | 0 Comments

We happen to know of some killer (see what we did there) murder mystery dinners that’ll have you sitting on the edge of your seat!

Theater Shows & Productions

The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio Stages Jaja’s African Hair Braidbraiding

Thu, Mar 5 +more dates • 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215

Other

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding

Thu, Mar 5 +more dates • 7:30 pm

Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215

Other

Thu, Mar 5 +more dates • 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Blackbox Theatre • 1932 College Road North Columbus, 43210

Other

Leather and Lace: A Music Tribute to the Women of Rock

Thu, Mar 5 +more dates • 7:30 pm

Shadowbox Live • 503 South Front Street Columbus, 43215

Other

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding

Thu, Mar 5 +more dates • 7:30 pm

Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215

Other

Fri, Mar 6 +more dates • 7:00 pm

Southern Theater • 21 East Main Street Columbus, 43215

Other

Bangers: The Best Sketch Comedy and Music of 2025

Sat, Mar 7 +more dates • 7:30 pm

Shadowbox Live • 503 South Front Street Columbus, 43215

Other

“Attack on Titan” – Beyond the Walls World Tour – The Official Concert

Sat, Mar 7 • 8:00 pm

Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad Street Columbus, 43215

Other

Triumph & Light

Sun, Mar 8 • 3:00 pm

McCoy Center for the Arts • 100 East Dublin Granville Road New Albany, 43054

Other

Dance Performance

Dirty Dancing in Concert

Sun, Mar 8 • 7:00 pm

Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad Street Columbus, 43215

Other

Roulette 2026: The Heart of It All

Sun, Mar 8 +more dates • 8:00 pm

Madlab • 227 North 3rd 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

Thu, Mar 12 +more dates • 8:00 pm

Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215

Other

Sat, Mar 14 • 4:00 pm

Southern Theater • 21 East Main Street Columbus, 43215

Other

Sat, Mar 14 • 7:30 pm

Ohio Theatre • 39 East State Street Columbus, 43215

Other

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

Lincoln Theatre • 769 East Long Street Columbus, 43203

Other

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

Madlab • 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

Stuart’s Opera House • 52 Public Square Nelsonville, 45764

Other

Roulette 2026: Back to the Books

Sat, Mar 21 +more dates • 8:00 pm

Madlab • 227 North 3rd Street Columbus, 43215

Other

Dance Performance

Step Afrika! The Evolution Tour

Wed, Mar 25 • 7:30 pm

Southern Theater • 21 East Main Street Columbus, 43215

Other

CSYO Youth Orchestra Concert

Sun, Mar 29 • 3:00 pm

Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215

Other

Theaters Around Columbus & Central Ohio

Theatre Company

Columbus Children’s Theatre

177 East Naghten Street Columbus, OH 43215

Other

Theatre Company
Community Org

Shubert Theatre

500 South Cleveland Avenue Columbus, OH 43215

Other

Entertainment
Performance Theater

39 East State Street Columbus, OH 43215

Central

Entertainment
Performance Theater

Mitchell Hall at CSCC

250 Cleveland Avenue Columbus, OH 43215

Central

Entertainment
Performance Theater

CAPA – Columbus Association for the Performing Arts

55 East State Street Columbus, OH 43215

Central

Entertainment
Performance Theater

BalletMet Columbus

322 Mount Vernon Avenue Columbus, OH 43215

Central

Community Org
Theatre Company

Columbus Commons

160 South High Street Columbus, OH 43215

Central

Entertainment
Attraction
Event Venue
Performance Theater

Family Friendly

OSU Weigel Auditorium

1866 College Road North Columbus, OH 43210

Central

Entertainment
Other
Performance Theater
College / University

55 East State Street Columbus, OH 43215

Central

Community Org
Theatre Company

Other

Entertainment
Other
Performance Theater

77 South High Street Columbus, OH 43215

Central

Entertainment
Performance Theater

Black Arts Plus

43 Parsons Avenue Columbus, OH 43215

Central

Community Org
Theatre Company

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