Columbus Broadway Shows in December 2026

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Updated: October 18, 2026
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31
Upcoming Shows
Dec 3
Next Show
$34
Lowest Price
$184
Average Price
Next Broadway Show:
Hairspray
Dec 3 · 7:00 PM · Columbus, OH
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Updated Daily • Upcoming Shows: 31
  • Dec
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hairspray
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    location1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201location1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201
    From $60Avg. price ~ $184Tickets Available: 77
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hairspray
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    location1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201location1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201
    From $59Avg. price ~ $193Tickets Available: 58
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hairspray
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    location1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201location1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201
    From $60Avg. price ~ $169Tickets Available: 76
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hairspray
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    location1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201location1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201
    From $59Avg. price ~ $160Tickets Available: 60
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hairspray
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    location1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201location1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201
    From $59Avg. price ~ $210Tickets Available: 66
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Daniel In The Lions' Den
    Mershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts • 2,500 seats
    Mershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts
    location1871 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43210location1871 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43210
    From $48Avg. price ~ $89Tickets Available: 3080
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  • Dec
    08
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
    Palace Theatre Columbus • 2,827 seats
    Palace Theatre Columbus
    location34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215location34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
    From $58Avg. price ~ $190Tickets Available: 4296
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  • Dec
    09
    2026
    10:00 AM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Hairspray
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    location1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201location1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201
    From $34Avg. price ~ $475Tickets Available: 46
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  • Dec
    09
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
    Palace Theatre Columbus • 2,827 seats
    Palace Theatre Columbus
    location34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215location34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
    From $58Avg. price ~ $190Tickets Available: 4673
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  • Dec
    10
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hairspray
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    location1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201location1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201
    From $59Avg. price ~ $167Tickets Available: 64
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  • Dec
    10
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
    Palace Theatre Columbus • 2,827 seats
    Palace Theatre Columbus
    location34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215location34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
    From $58Avg. price ~ $186Tickets Available: 4607
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  • Dec
    11
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hairspray
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    location1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201location1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201
    From $59Avg. price ~ $169Tickets Available: 71
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    11
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
    Palace Theatre Columbus • 2,827 seats
    Palace Theatre Columbus
    location34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215location34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
    From $58Avg. price ~ $187Tickets Available: 3392
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    11:00 AM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
    Palace Theatre Columbus • 2,827 seats
    Palace Theatre Columbus
    location34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215location34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
    From $59Avg. price ~ $182Tickets Available: 3721
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    12
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hairspray
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    location1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201location1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201
    From $59Avg. price ~ $124Tickets Available: 70
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    12
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
    Palace Theatre Columbus • 2,827 seats
    Palace Theatre Columbus
    location34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215location34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
    From $59Avg. price ~ $205Tickets Available: 1618
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    12
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hairspray
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    location1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201location1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201
    From $59Avg. price ~ $174Tickets Available: 67
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    12
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
    Palace Theatre Columbus • 2,827 seats
    Palace Theatre Columbus
    location34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215location34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
    From $58Avg. price ~ $180Tickets Available: 3804
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  • Dec
    13
    2026
    11:00 AM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
    Palace Theatre Columbus • 2,827 seats
    Palace Theatre Columbus
    location34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215location34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
    From $60Avg. price ~ $171Tickets Available: 2370
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    13
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hairspray
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    location1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201location1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201
    From $59Avg. price ~ $171Tickets Available: 68
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    13
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
    Palace Theatre Columbus • 2,827 seats
    Palace Theatre Columbus
    location34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215location34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
    From $60Avg. price ~ $168Tickets Available: 2074
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  • Dec
    17
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hairspray
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    location1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201location1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201
    From $59Avg. price ~ $166Tickets Available: 60
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  • Dec
    17
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy
    Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre
    Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre
    location77 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215location77 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215
    From $58Avg. price ~ $94Tickets Available: 70
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  • Dec
    18
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hairspray
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    location1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201location1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201
    From $59Avg. price ~ $159Tickets Available: 80
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Hairspray
Hairspray
MUSICAL / PLAY
1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201
Upcoming Shows: 31
Next Show: Dec 03, 2026 7:00 PM
Daniel In The Lions' Den
Daniel In The Lions' Den
MUSICAL / PLAY
1871 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43210
Upcoming Shows: 8
Next Show: Dec 06, 2026 3:00 PM
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
MUSICAL / PLAY
34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Shows: 109
Next Show: Dec 08, 2026 7:30 PM
O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy
O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy
MUSICAL / PLAY
77 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Shows: 9
Next Show: Dec 17, 2026 7:30 PM

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December 2026 features Broadway shows, musicals, plays, family theatre productions, and live stage performances throughout Columbus and nearby areas. Browse touring Broadway productions, award-winning musicals, seasonal performances, and popular theatre events scheduled throughout the month.

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Broadway Venues in Columbus

Broadway performances take place at major theatres, performing arts centers, and entertainment venues throughout Columbus.
Mershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 1
Next Show: Dec 06, 2026
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Palace Theatre Columbus
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 9
Next Show: Dec 08, 2026
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Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 20
Next Show: Dec 03, 2026
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Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 1
Next Show: Dec 17, 2026
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