COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — From the Broadway musical “Come From Away” at the Palace Theatre to Disney On Ice at Nationwide Arena, here are things to see and do this weekend in central Ohio.
Disney On Ice
Nationwide Arena Thursday through Sunday
- Disney On Ice “Into The Magic” is back with nine magical performances, featuring characters from “Moana,” “Frozen,” “Coco,” “Beauty and the Beast” and more.
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‘Come From Away’
Palace Theatre on Friday and Saturday
- Nominated for seven Tony Awards, “Come From Away” follows the true story of 7,000 stranded passengers on 9/11 and a small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. The production is written by Tony nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and helmed by the Tony-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley.
Columbus Symphony performs Stravinsky’s ‘The Firebird’
Ohio Theatre on Saturday and Sunday
- The symphony is performing with classical saxophonist Steven Banks, winner of the prestigious 2022 Avery Fisher Career Grant.
‘The Color Purple’
Short North Stage through Feb. 18
- Spotlight on Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this story. With a score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues, “The Color Purple” is a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love, and a celebration of life.
Top winter concerts and events
- Winter is packed with central Ohio’s favorite events, including the return of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, a cappella group Pentatonix and “The Nutcracker,” along with “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” and “Company” at the Ohio Theatre.
For more events, view NBC4’s community calendar.