Columbus Performing Arts Center

09/23/2025

Auditions are just around the corner!

Step into the spotlight during our upcoming performance of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! 🎭🎄

We're looking for a cast to bring this hilarious holiday story to life. Thespians ages 10 and older are welcome to audition. The performances are set for Dec. 11-13. Meet us at auditions:

📆 Sept. 28-29
🕡 6:30 p.m.
📍 Columbus Performing Arts Center

Explore the audition cast list: bit.ly/4ngEjKo.

09/18/2025

OK Actors... this is your chance to shine! Join us for auditions (Sept. 28 & 29) for our next performance, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, directed by Ariel Wiles. We're seeking artists ages 10 and up to tell the story of the Herdman kids and the havoc and delight that is created when they sign up to be part of their local Christmas pageant. This classic story by Barbara Robinson is funny and heartfelt. And we need children and adults to help tell it! No preparation is necessary. Click the link for more details! And join us Sept 28 or 29!
https://columbusrecparks.com/creativity/performingarts/theatre/the-best-christmas-pageant-ever/

09/09/2025

Ready to dive into the arts? The Columbus Performing Arts Center is bringing fresh energy this fall with a brand-new session of classes running Sept. 13-Oct. 18. From piano and voice to acting, dance, playwriting, sewing and more, there’s something for all ages to spark imagination and build new skills. And we now have weekday and evening classes in addition to Saturdays!
Don’t wait, sign up today! Registration is open so claim your place, and let your creativity shine! https://rb.gy/2sxnd9

06/29/2025

Hello all tonights show of Seussical is cancelled due to weather! We are so sad that it had to be the last show! Thank you to everyone who came out this weekend!!!

06/27/2025

The fun continues! Join the Cat in the Hat, The Grinch, Horton and all of your Dr. Seuss favorites in Seussical The Musical. Admission is Free!! Join us Friday 6/27, Saturday 6/28, or Sunday 6/29 at the Franklin Park Amphitheatre. Oh, the thinks you can think!

06/25/2025

Don't miss out on the fantastical outdoor summer performance of Seussical the Musical! 😸✨

The Columbus Performing Arts Players will hit the stage and bring this musical comedy to life through your favorite Dr.Seuss characters. Admission is FREE! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and enjoy the show:

📅 June 26-29
🕢 7:30 p.m.
📍 Franklin Park Amphitheatre

Learn more: https://columbusrecparks.com/creativity/performingarts/theatre/Seussical/

06/17/2025

The Columbus Performing Arts Players will transport the audience into the whimsical world of Dr.Seuss' best-loved tales during Seussical the Musical! 🐱🎩✨

Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat and many other colorful characters will bring you along for the journey! Admission is FREE, so don't miss out on a night at the theatre:

📅 June 26-29
🕢 7:30 p.m.
📍 Franklin Park Amphitheatre

Bring your lawn chair and blankets and get ready to enjoy the show: bit.ly/4kNQ5ee.

06/07/2025

Still time to register for new Saturday Classes at CPAC! We have fun for all ages this summer!
Musical Theatre for Preschoolers🎭
Music and Movement for Toddlers 🎤
Intro to Machine Sewing 🧵
Hand Sewing - Felt Animals 🐱
And More...Classes begin June 14. Don't wait!
https://rb.gy/ejff2y

05/21/2025

New Saturday classes just announced at The Columbus Performing Arts Center! Join us this June for classes in Theatre, Music, Sewing, and more. We have classes for infants, preschoolers, school age, teens and adults! https://shorturl.at/ptCHx

05/06/2025

Meet us at the swamp during Shrek the Musical Jr! 🧅🧅

Ogres just want to have fun! 🧅

The Westgate Children's Theatre for a hilarious adventure with Shrek The Musical Jr! The whole family will enjoy the story of this ogre and donkey duo unfold during this dazzling production. Tickets are just $5 at the door. We'll see you in the audience:

📅 May 16-17
7 p.m.

📅 May 18
2 p.m.

Learn more: bit.ly/42STkck.

04/10/2025

Still time to register for our summer theatre auditions. You too can join the cast of Seussical The Musical and experience the joy of performing under the stars! We're seeking adults, teens and children for this larger-than-life production! Sign up today! https://columbusrecparks.com/creativity/performingarts/theatre/Seussical/
Walk-in auditions will also be accepted! April 14 & 15 @ the Columbus Performing Arts Center.

04/02/2025

Audition Announcement!
Columbus Recreation and Parks is holding open auditions for our summer theatre production, 🎼Seussical!🎭 Interested in being part of the fun... We're seeking kids, teens and adults to help tell this delightful, heartwarming, musical story. Click the link and sign up for an audition slot on April 14 or 15. (Note: This is replacing the School of Rock production that was planned) https://columbusrecparks.com/creativity/performingarts/theatre/Seussical/