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Best Shows Jul 27 - Sep 27

in Columbus

MJ The Musical at Ohio Theater

MJ The Musical

Michael Jackson fans rejoice as the Tony-winning brand new musical all about the iconic superstar is here! With Jackson's plethora of moon-walking hits in tow, MJ the Musical is set to explore the star's life and his stratospheric rise to fame. The Michael Jackson Estate and Columbia Live Stage have partnered on the project, with two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage (Sweat, Ruined) set to pen the book. Now touring North America!

Sep 10 - 15

Ohio Theater

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Legally Blonde at Garden Theater

Legally Blonde

Legally Blonde follows sorority star Elle Woods, an underestimated blonde who doesn't take "no" for an answer. When her boyfriend dumps her for someone more "serious," Elle puts down the credit card and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style.

Jul 27 - Aug 11

Garden Theater

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Ain't Misbehavin' at Garden Theater

Ain't Misbehavin'

Step into the vibrant world of the Harlem Renaissance with the three-time Tony award-winning musical revue, Ain't Misbehavin'. In this local production let talented performers guide you through the timeless melodies of the legendary Thomas "Fats" Waller. Get ready to swing, sway, and groove to unforgettable tunes like "Honeysuckle Rose", "Ain't Misbehavin'", "Black and Blue", "This Joint is Jumpin'", and "I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling". This well-crafted revue, both sassy and sultry, weaves moments of devastating beauty that will linger in your memory long after the final curtain falls

Brett Goldstein at Ohio Theater

Brett Goldstein

Emmy award-winning actor, director, writer, and comedian Brett Goldstein is bringing his stand-up to you on the second leg of the tour 'The Second Best Night of Your Life'! The tour, being a hit and selling out venues in 2023, he's decided to continue into 2024. A true jack of all trades, you'd be a fool to miss his return to the comedy stage.

Iliza Shlesinger at Palace Theater

Iliza Shlesinger

Iliza Shlesinger is on fire and taking no prisoners! In what has been a whirlwind rise to popularity in the last few years, she's the only female to have won the title of NBC's Last Comic Standing, her debut comedy special Warpaint was one of the most downloaded comedy specials on iTunes and Netflix picked up her follow-up Freezing Hot, a hilarious stand-up special that showcases her high-energy observational routine and sparky digs at the gender divide.

Ian Bagg at Funny Bone

Ian Bagg

Coming to a comedy club near you, get ready for the experience of a lifetime with Ian Bagg! A tenured comedian with appearances under his belt such as The Tonight Show, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Comedy Central specials and more, you don't want to miss out on the opportunity to see his stand-up in action!

Mother Mother at Newport Music Hall

Mother Mother

Formed in Vancouver by siblings Ryan and Molly in 2005, Mother Mother expanded their upbeat alt folk-rock empire with the additions of keyboardist/singer Jasmin Parkin, dummer Ali Siadat and bassist Mike Young. Fusing catchy melodic hooks with driving, groove-laden bass-lines, sparkling synths and glorious three part harmonies, the quintet have solidified their status as indie pop heavyweights!

Gabriel Iglesias at Ohio Expo Center

Gabriel Iglesias

A now iconic stand-up known for his bold Hawaiian print shirts and larger-than-life personality, Iglesias' comedic style combines his talent for storytelling with voicing characters and brilliantly realistic sound effects. Throw into the mix his cross-cultural and clean-spoken style of comedy, and you have a rare gem who has far-reaching appeal for family audiences too. This is one guy who's guaranteed to have the whole family crying with laughter!

Kathleen Madigan at Southern Theater

Kathleen Madigan

Described by comedy peer Lewis Black as the "funniest woman in America", the winner of the American Comedy Award for Best Female Comedian is a triple threat; as well as her sell-out tours, Madigan is a favorite on late-night talk shows and nationally syndicated radio shows. With an enviable career spanning three decades on the comedy circuit, she has the distinction of being one of few comics to appear on every major late-night show including Leno, Letterman, Conan, and Ferguson.

Ronny Chieng at Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre

Ronny Chieng

Award-winning comedian extraordinaire Ronny Chieng is on as he brings his comedy to the USA! Having starred in the global smash-hit film, Crazy Rich Asian, Malaysian-born Chieng is one of the world's fastest-growing comedians. Don't miss your chance to see this funny man live as he brings the Love To Hate It tour to you thus year!

Sabrina Carpenter at Nationwide Arena

Sabrina Carpenter

Singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter is hitting the road once again in 2024 on the Short N Sweet tour! The tour comes during Carpenter's ruling of the Billboard charts (and everybody's playlists). Her tracks 'Espresso' and 'Please, Please, Please' have been two of the biggest pop hits of the year. There's no slowing her down as she quickly races to stardom, so make sure you catch her when she comes to town!

Jay Leno at Mershon Auditorium

Jay Leno

Love him or hate him, the hugely controversial Leno followed in the footsteps of legendary NBC late-night hosts Steve Allen, Jack Paar and Johnny Carson as the host of the Emmy Award-winning and top-rated "The Tonight Show," until his last show in 2014. You would think that he would be eager for some downtime - instead, he continues to hone his sharp, good humored roasting and standup skills at engagements across the country, often exceeding 300 dates per year!

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