Columbus Broadway Shows 2026
Upcoming Broadway shows, musicals, and plays in Columbus and nearby cities.
- Updated: October 31, 2026
Browse Broadway shows in Columbus, OH this year, including touring musicals, plays, and major theater productions. Explore performances by date and venue, with schedules updated regularly as new shows and touring productions are announced.
- 224 Upcoming Shows
- 1 Shows This Weekend
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- Dead Man's Cell Phone
- Oct 31 · 7:30 PM · Columbus, OH
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Broadway Shows By Month & Dates
Upcoming Broadway Shows
Browse Broadway shows by date and venue across Columbus and nearby cities, including musicals, plays, and touring productions.Upcoming Broadway Shows: 224
- Oct 31, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Dead Man's Cell Phone at OSU Black Box Theatre,
1921 College Rd, Columbus, OH 43210, US. From $32, Avg. price ~ $42, Tickets Available: 139. Select Seats - Nov 03, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — MUSICAL / PLAY: Maybe Happy Ending at Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats, 39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $34, Avg. price ~ $211, Tickets Available: 722. Select Seats
- Nov 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY: Dead Man's Cell Phone at OSU Black Box Theatre, 1921 College Rd, Columbus, OH 43210, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $45, Tickets Available: 49. Select Seats
- Nov 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY: Maybe Happy Ending at Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats, 39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $59, Avg. price ~ $163, Tickets Available: 532. Select Seats
- Nov 05, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY: Dead Man's Cell Phone at OSU Black Box Theatre, 1921 College Rd, Columbus, OH 43210, US. From $32, Avg. price ~ $43, Tickets Available: 105. Select Seats
- Nov 05, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY: Maybe Happy Ending at Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats, 39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $15, Avg. price ~ $171, Tickets Available: 382. Select Seats
- Nov 06, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: Maybe Happy Ending at Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats, 39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $26, Avg. price ~ $176, Tickets Available: 623. Select Seats
- Nov 06, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: Dead Man's Cell Phone at OSU Black Box Theatre, 1921 College Rd, Columbus, OH 43210, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $42, Tickets Available: 144. Select Seats
- Nov 06, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: Pirates! The Penzance Musical at Palace Theatre Columbus • 2827 seats, 34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $17, Avg. price ~ $122, Tickets Available: 359. Select Seats
- Nov 07, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Maybe Happy Ending at Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats, 39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $15, Avg. price ~ $172, Tickets Available: 844. Select Seats
- Nov 07, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Best Value, Weekend Event: Maybe Happy Ending at Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats, 39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $9, Avg. price ~ $161, Tickets Available: 902. Select Seats
- Nov 08, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Maybe Happy Ending at Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats, 39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $21, Avg. price ~ $151, Tickets Available: 267. Select Seats
- Nov 08, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Pirates! The Penzance Musical at Palace Theatre Columbus • 2827 seats, 34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $17, Avg. price ~ $128, Tickets Available: 320. Select Seats
- Nov 08, 2026, 6:30 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Maybe Happy Ending at Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats, 39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $59, Avg. price ~ $185, Tickets Available: 672. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: The Importance Of Being Earnest at OSU Proscenium Theatre, 1932 College Rd, Columbus, OH 43210, US. From $32, Avg. price ~ $38, Tickets Available: 267. Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 3:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: The Importance Of Being Earnest at OSU Proscenium Theatre, 1932 College Rd, Columbus, OH 43210, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $38, Tickets Available: 237. Select Seats
- Nov 17, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — MUSICAL / PLAY: The Importance Of Being Earnest at OSU Proscenium Theatre, 1932 College Rd, Columbus, OH 43210, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $39, Tickets Available: 310. Select Seats
- Nov 18, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY: The Importance Of Being Earnest at OSU Proscenium Theatre, 1932 College Rd, Columbus, OH 43210, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $39, Tickets Available: 239. Select Seats
- Nov 19, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY: Hairspray at Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus, 1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201, US. From $64, Avg. price ~ $201, 19 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 19, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY: The Importance Of Being Earnest at OSU Proscenium Theatre, 1932 College Rd, Columbus, OH 43210, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $39, Tickets Available: 283. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: Hairspray at Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus, 1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201, US. From $61, Avg. price ~ $176, Tickets Available: 30. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: The Importance Of Being Earnest at OSU Proscenium Theatre, 1932 College Rd, Columbus, OH 43210, US. From $32, Avg. price ~ $39, Tickets Available: 203. Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Hairspray at Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus, 1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201, US. From $67, Avg. price ~ $266, Tickets Available: 39. Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Hairspray at Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus, 1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201, US. From $63, Avg. price ~ $263, Tickets Available: 44. Select Seats
- Nov 22, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Hairspray at Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus, 1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201, US. From $97, Avg. price ~ $308, 28 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 27, 2026, 2:00 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: A Christmas Carol at Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats, 39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $39, Avg. price ~ $97, Tickets Available: 599. Select Seats
- Nov 27, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: Hairspray at Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus, 1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201, US. From $61, Avg. price ~ $336, 27 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 27, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: A Christmas Carol at Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats, 39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $39, Avg. price ~ $104, Tickets Available: 474. Select Seats
- Nov 28, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Hairspray at Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus, 1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201, US. From $61, Avg. price ~ $160, Tickets Available: 43. Select Seats
- Nov 28, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: A Christmas Carol at Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats, 39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $39, Avg. price ~ $98, Tickets Available: 518. Select Seats
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Featured musicals, plays, and high-demand Broadway productions across Columbus and surrounding areas.
Dead Man's Cell Phone
1921 College Rd, Columbus, OH 43210
Oct 31, 2026 7:30 PM
Maybe Happy Ending
39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Nov 03, 2026 7:30 PM
Pirates! The Penzance Musical
34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
Nov 06, 2026 7:30 PM
The Importance Of Being Earnest
1932 College Rd, Columbus, OH 43210
Nov 13, 2026 7:30 PM
Hairspray
1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201
Nov 19, 2026 7:00 PM
A Christmas Carol
39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Nov 27, 2026 2:00 PM
The Wise Woman of Hoxton
549 Franklin Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215
Dec 03, 2026 7:30 PM
Daniel In The Lions' Den
1871 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43210
Dec 06, 2026 3:00 PM
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
Dec 08, 2026 7:30 PM
O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy
77 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Dec 17, 2026 7:30 PM
Operation Mincemeat
39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Jan 05, 2027 7:30 PM
Dear Evan Hansen
1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201
Jan 21, 2027 7:00 PM
Beauty and The Beast
39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Jan 30, 2027 2:00 PM
The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production
39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Feb 23, 2027 7:30 PM
The Producers - Theatrical Production
1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201
Mar 11, 2027 7:00 PM
- Some productions stop in town for a few nights, others run across multiple dates and venues. This section highlights standout Broadway shows, touring musicals, and major stage productions playing across Columbus and nearby cities.
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Broadway Shows This Weekend in Columbus
Find Broadway performances happening this weekend across Columbus and nearby cities.
- Weekend schedules can fill up quickly, especially when popular productions are in town. From touring musicals to well-known plays, there’s usually something happening worth making time for.
Columbus Broadway Shows By Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming Broadway shows by season, weekend, and date.
All Broadway Shows in Columbus by Production & Venue
Browse all Broadway shows across Columbus and nearby cities by production, venue, and performance schedule.
Dead Man's Cell Phone
1921 College Rd, Columbus, OH 43210
Upcoming Shows 11
Oct 31, 2026 7:30 PM
Maybe Happy Ending
39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Shows 32
Nov 03, 2026 7:30 PM
Pirates! The Penzance Musical
34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Shows 10
Nov 06, 2026 7:30 PM
The Importance Of Being Earnest
1932 College Rd, Columbus, OH 43210
Upcoming Shows 18
Nov 13, 2026 7:30 PM
Hairspray
1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201
Upcoming Shows 100
Nov 19, 2026 7:00 PM
A Christmas Carol
39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Shows 1747
Nov 27, 2026 2:00 PM
The Wise Woman of Hoxton
549 Franklin Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Shows 3
Dec 03, 2026 7:30 PM
Daniel In The Lions' Den
1871 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43210
Upcoming Shows 27
Dec 06, 2026 3:00 PM
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Shows 148
Dec 08, 2026 7:30 PM
O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy
77 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Shows 16
Dec 17, 2026 7:30 PM
Operation Mincemeat
39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Shows 408
Jan 05, 2027 7:30 PM
Dear Evan Hansen
1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201
Upcoming Shows 172
Jan 21, 2027 7:00 PM
Beauty and The Beast
39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Shows 270
Jan 30, 2027 2:00 PM
The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production
39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Shows 544
Feb 23, 2027 7:30 PM
The Producers - Theatrical Production
1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201
Upcoming Shows 38
Mar 11, 2027 7:00 PM
- From limited engagements to extended runs, this list breaks down what’s playing across Columbus and surrounding areas. Explore productions, venues, and upcoming performance dates all in one place.
About Broadway in Columbus
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Columbus Broadway Shows FAQ
Quick answers about Broadway shows, musicals, theaters, and touring productions in Columbus.
What Broadway shows are playing in Columbus right now?
Columbus regularly hosts touring musicals, Broadway productions, plays, and live stage performances throughout the year. Current shows and upcoming performances are listed above.
What types of Broadway shows can I find in Columbus?
You can find touring musicals, classic plays, family productions, comedy performances, and large-scale Broadway-style stage shows across Columbus theaters.
Are Broadway shows available year-round in Columbus?
Broadway-style performances take place at theaters, performing arts centers, and major entertainment venues throughout Columbus and nearby areas.
Where do Broadway shows take place in Columbus?
Broadway-style performances take place at theaters, performing arts centers, and major entertainment venues throughout Columbus and nearby areas.
What Broadway shows are happening this weekend in Columbus?
Columbus usually has live theater performances and touring productions playing on weekends, especially during busy touring seasons and holiday periods.
How often is the Broadway schedule updated?
Broadway listings are updated regularly as new touring productions, performance dates, and theater schedules are announced.