Broadway Across America Columbus
Ohio Theatre Ticket Office, 39 E. State St., downtown Columbus(614) 469-0939
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Dreams, laughs, intrigue and fantastic stick-in-your-mind songs are part of the upcoming Broadway Across America shows. Some of the musicals are staged in the Palace Theatre, and some at the Ohio Theater, so parking under the Statehouse will be convenient to any of the plays.
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2009-2010 Season
(Tickets may be purchased as a 6-show season now; individual tickets for the regular season may be purchased after September 10.)
Please note: Several shows are specifically not for young children. Please check the listings.
Cirque Dreams Illumination
A fantasy cityscape of beauty, balance and a unique way of looking at things.
When: Sept. 29-Oct 4
Where: Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad Street between High and Front Streets, next to the LeVeque Tower.
Time: varies
Cost: varies. Ticket information.
Young Frankenstein
Mel Brooks’ classic-turned-musical, just in time for Halloween.
When: Oct. 27-Nov. 1
Where:The Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. between Third and High streets.
Time: varies
Cost: varies. Ticket information.
In the Heights
Winner of four 2008 Tony Awards including Best Musical, this show about chasing your dreams and recognizing “home” resonates with teens and adults alike.
Note: Not appropriate for children under the age of 13.
When: Nov. 24-29
Where: The Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. between Third and High streets.
Time: varies
Cost: varies. Ticket information.
Alfred Hitcock’s The 39 Steps
Monty Python goofiness plus Hitchcock tension equals a hilarious drama.
When: Jan. 19-24
Where: Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad Street between High and Front Streets, next to the LeVeque Tower.
Time: varies
Cost: varies. Ticket information.
DreamGirls
Diamonds, drama and dreams figure large in this story of a 1960s Motown girl group.
When: Feb. 16-21
Where:Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad Street between High and Front Streets, next to the LeVeque Tower.
Time: varies
Cost: varies. Ticket information.
101 Dalmatians
Cruella D’uville is one of my very favorite characters to “boooo.” Fun, child-friendly theater
When: March 2-7
Where: Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad Street between High and Front Streets, next to the LeVeque Tower.
Time: varies
Cost: varies. Ticket information.
2010 Summer Shows
Chicago
Ambition, murder, jazz, sex, powerful songs and dancing.
Note: Not appropriate for children under the age of ten.
When: June 8-13
Where:Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad Street between High and Front Streets, next to the LeVeque Tower.
Time: varies
Cost: varies. Ticket information.
Wicked!
Winner of 20 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards, Wicked tell us what happened before Dorothy showed up.
Note: Not appropriate for children under the age of 8, and NO children under the age of 4 will be permitted in the theater.
When: June 19-21
Where:Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad Street between High and Front Streets, next to the LeVeque Tower.
Time: varies
Cost: varies. Ticket information.