CAPA - Columbus Association for the Performing Arts

08/28/2026

100 years. Three historic theatres. Countless unforgettable moments.

✨ We saved you a seat.

08/27/2026

✨ 100 years. Three historic theatres. Countless unforgettable moments.

Beginning this fall, we’re celebrating the 100th anniversaries of the Palace, Ohio and Lincoln Theatres... and the people, performances and community that have kept their stories alive.

✨ Learn more at CAPA.com/100-celebration

Join us for three years of special events, performances, stories and more. Made possible by PNC. ✨ We saved you a seat.

Starting with the Palace Theatre's centennial, join us for the following celebrations:
✨ Palace 100: The Birthday Celebration
Sept. 26 | 1-5 pm
🆓 FREE: https://www.capa.com/productions/100-celebration-birthday-event/
The Palace Theatre is turning 100, and you’re invited to the birthday celebration! Join us for a free community event filled with opportunities to explore, discover and experience the Palace in ways you don’t get to every day.

✨ CAPA Haunts the Palace
Oct. 21 | 4-7 pm
🆓 FREE: https://www.capa.com/productions/capa-haunts-the-palace/
Welcome to a FREE, family-friendly Halloween-themed event, CAPA Haunts the Palace. Children of all ages can celebrate the Palace’s 100th birthday with a special, slightly spooky, visit to the Palace Theatre this fall.

✨ Pirates! The Penzance Musical
Nov. 6+8
🎟️ Tickets on sale now: https://www.capa.com/productions/pirates-the-penzance-musical/
An epic, city-wide collaboration, this co-production with CAPA and .columbus brings fresh energy to a beloved classic!

✨ Palace 100: The Genius of Ray Charles
Nov. 14 | 7:30 pm
🎟️ Tickets go on sale Friday, September 4, at 10 am!
In celebration of the Palace Theatre’s 100th birthday, an extraordinary lineup of artists takes the Palace stage to honor the music and legacy of the legendary Ray Charles, who performed at the theatre multiple times throughout his career.

✨ Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
Dec. 8-13
🎟️ Tickets on sale now: https://columbus.broadway.com/shows/dr-seuss-how-the-grinch-stole-christmas-the-musical-2/
Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical features the hit songs “You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas” (written by Albert Hague and Dr. Seuss) from the original animated series.

08/27/2026

THURSDAY HAS ARRIVED! You've got a lot of great options for kicking off your Columbus Comedy Festival weekend. Which show(s) will you choose?

Tag a friend in the comments and we'll see ya there!

08/27/2026

Get $20 off tickets with promo code TWENTY for A Drag Queen Christmas now through Aug. 29!

Tickets: https://tickets.capa.com/11574

Murray & Peter Present “A Drag Queen Christmas” hosted by Nina West. It’s the longest running drag tour in America. Get ready for your favorite queens performing live on stage. We’ve got Myki Meeks, Nini Coco, Darlene Mitchell, Juicy Love Dion, Discord Addams, Crystal Methyd and Silky Ganache. VIP Meet & Greet add-on tickets are sold separately. To attend the M&G, fans must also purchase a ticket to the show.

There will be a 20-minute intermission.

18+ welcome.

Fine print: Promo code TWENTY starts Thursday, August 27, at 10 am. Promo code TWENTY ends Saturday, August 29, at 10 pm. Not valid on VIP add-on tickets nor prior purchases. Restoration and service fees apply. Ticket limit is 10 tickets per order.

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

And now we're hitting the road! Meet the cast of Maybe Happy Ending's North American Tour.

Maybe Happy Ending Musical debuts at the Ohio Theatre November 3-8. Tickets are available now: https://columbus.broadway.com/shows/maybe-happy-ending/

08/25/2026

Rest in peace, Dolly Parton!

Seen here with longtime Ohio Theatre stage manager Joe Worman, Dolly was kind enough to sign one of Joe's office doors during a Columbus visit. Her signature is on display with Joe's doors on the 3rd floor of the Galbreath pavilion in the Ohio Theatre.

08/24/2026

"Hip-hips!" Tickets for Disney's Beauty and the Beast go on sale Friday, September 4!

Beauty and the Beast Musical will perform at the Ohio Theatre January 30-February 7, 2027.

Sign up for priority access now at BroadwayinColumbus.com.

08/24/2026

The holidays are coming early! Cirque Dreams Holidaze is bringing festive magic and incredible acrobatics to the Palace Theatre this holiday season. Gather the whole family for an unforgettable experience! Coming to Columbus December 26 & 27 — don’t miss it!

Tickets go on sale this Friday, August 28, at 10 am: https://tickets.capa.com/overview/11954

Presented by CAPA.

08/21/2026