Eagles
April 8, 8 p.m.
Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd.
The American rock band known for “Hotel California,” “Take it Easy,” “Already Gone” and much more adds Columbus to its An Evening with the Eagles 2018 tour. www.nationwidearena.com
CATCO presents Educating Rita
April 11-29
Studio Two, Riffe Center, 77 S. High St.
This comedy centers on a middle-aged university professor and the young hairdresser he begins to tutor. www.catcoistheatre.org
Jazz Arts Group presents the Terell Stafford Quintet
April 12, 8 p.m.
Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St.
Jazz trumpeter, composer and bandleader Terell Stafford plays Columbus with his band, courtesy of the Jazz Arts Group. www.jazzartsgroup.org
Cirque Du Soleil presents CORTEO
April 12-15
Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr.
This production by the world-famous troupe presents a joyous parade imagined by a clown, promising a provocative performance of both illusion and reality. www.schottensteincenter.com
CAPA presents The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute
April 14, 7:30 p.m.
Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.
This note-for-note Beatles tribute features multiple costume changes and is hosted by an Ed Sullivan impersonator. www.capa.com
Celtic Woman
Celtic Woman
April 18, 7 p.m.
Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.
The Irish music ensemble that’s become an international sensation visits Columbus on its 90-city North American tour. www.capa.com
Opera Columbus presents Gluck’s Orphée et Eurydice
April 20-22
Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St.
In a collaborative show with Toronto’s Against the Grain Theatre and NYC’s Company XIV, Opera Columbus takes on an avant-garde version of one of the most renowned operatic scores in the world. www.operacolumbus.org
Blast: The Big Science Bash
April 21, 8 p.m.
COSI, 333 W. Broad St.
Food from 20-plus restaurants, local craft beers, hands-on exhibits, live music, dancing, a photo booth and auction are some of the highlights of this annual COSI fundraiser. www.cosi.org
Photo by Matthew Murphy
Jose Llana and Laura Michelle Kelly in Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I
Broadway in Columbus presents The King and I
April 24-29
Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St.
One of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s finest works, The King and I, comes to Broadway in Columbus with its beloved tale and score, including classics such as “Getting to Know You.” columbus.broadway.com
Columbus Jazz Orchestra presents Legends of Rhythm & Blues: From Sam Cooke to Stevie Wonder & Beyond
April 26-29
Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St.
Columbus Jazz Orchestra team up with guest vocalists Nicole Henry and Michael Lynche to perform works by a variety of R&B’s heavy hitters. www.jazzartsgroup.org
BalletMet presents Dorothy and the Prince of Oz
Dorothy and the Prince of Oz. Photo courtesy of the APA
May 4-6
Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St.
BalletMet collaborates with the Tulsa Ballet for this dance reimagining of The Wizard of Oz, featuring original choreography by BalletMet Artistic Director Edwaard Liang and puppetry and scenery by Basil Twist. www.balletmet.org
Michael Feinstein and the New Albany Symphony Orchestra
May 6, 3 p.m.
Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., New Albany
Columbus native Michael Feinstein, known for his long career of performing works from the Great American Songbook, joins the New Albany Symphony Orchestra for a celebration of its 10-year anniversary. www.newalbanysymphony.net
Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents the Beach Boys
May 12, 8 p.m.
Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St.
The world-renowned Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees join the Columbus Symphony Orchestra to perform classics from their 50-year career. www.columbussymphony.com
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra presents David & Vadim
May 12-13
Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St.
As usual, ProMusica ends its season with a collaborative concert featuring Music Director David Danzmayr and Principal Guest Artist Vadim Gluzman. www.promusicacolumbus.org
St. Jude Discover the Dream. Photo by John Nixon
Discover the Dream
May 17, 6-10 p.m.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 W. Powell Rd.
This 13th annual fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital features cocktails, dinner, silent auctions and inspiring patient stories. www.stjude.org
Broadway in Columbus presents The Book of Mormon
May 22-27
Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St.
This outrageous smash hit musical follows the misadventures of a pair of Mormon missionaries with a comedic and satirical spin. columbus.broadway.com
Daryl Hall & John Oates and Train
May 24, 7 p.m.
Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd.
The duo known for such 1980s standbys as “Man Eater,” “You Make My Dreams” and “Rich Girl” co-headlines a tour with the modern-day pop outfit known for “Meet Virginia,” “Drops of Jupiter” and “50 Ways to Say Goodbye.” www.nationwidearena.com
Actors’ Theatre of Columbus presents Macbeth
May 24-June 17
Schiller Park, 1069 Jaeger St.
One of Shakespeare’s best-known plays kicks off the 2018 summer season for Actors’ Theatre of Columbus. www.theactorstheatre.org
The Memorial Tournament
May 28-June 3
Muirfield Village Golf Club, 5750 Memorial Dr., Dublin
Jack Nicklaus’ annual golf tournament is back in Dublin for year No. 43, bringing with it the best golfers in the world. www.thememorialtournament.com
Columbus Dance Theatre presents CDT@20
May 31-June 2
Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St.
Columbus Dance Theatre finishes out its 2017-18 season with a set of four retrospective performances reflecting on the group’s 20-year history. www.columbusdancetheatre.com
