On Stage, September 2017
No Shame Theatre
At 10:30 every Friday night, the Springer plays host to No Shame Theatre. No Shame Theatre is an uncensored evening of original performance that allows anyone to explore their creative potential. Signup begins at 10 p.m., and the first 15 to sign up get a five-minute time slot to perform their original material. Admission is $5, including for performers.
Every Friday, Springer Opera House, 103 10th Street, Columbus, (706) 324-5714
Dreamgirls
This show is about a time in American musical history when rhythm and blues blended with other styles of popular music, creating a new American sound. The dazzling Broadway musical mega-hit is based on the show business stories of Mowtown and soul legends, such as The Supremes, The Shirelles, James Brown and Jackie Wilson. Winner of six Tony Awards, this show follows the story of a young girl group that rises from amateur competitions to the glittering pinnacle of superstardom.
Sept. 22 – Oct. 8, Emily Woodruff Hall, The Springer Opera House, 103 E 10th Street, Columbus
Kevin Hart Live
He’s back. One of the world’s most successful entertainer returns to Columbus Sept. 23. Kevin Hart will widely recognized as one of the foremost comedians, entertainers, authors and businessmen in the industry today. You’ll want to purchase tickets well in advance of the show by visiting rivercenter.com.
Sept. 23, 6 – 11 p.m., RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus
Fountain City Teen Poetry Slam Open Mic
Calling all young artists! This event is open to area youths, aged 13 – 19. Whether you’re a poet, singer, comedian or rapper, this event welcomes all youth talent. Sign-ups for the open mic start at 3:30 p.m. Come out and get blown away by the amazing youth talent in our community.
Sept. 23, 4 – 6 p.m., Fountain City Coffee, 1007 Broadway, Columbus
Mann’s World Family Tour
Join Grammy Award-winning Tamela Mann in concert, along with her husband, David Mann, for this one-night-only, highly acclaimed comedy show. General admission tickets are $30.
Sept. 30, 7 – 9:30 p.m., Bill Heard Theatre, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
There are two sides to every story, and when the Big, Bad Wolf takes the stand in Piggsylvania’s Trial of the Century, he finally gets his say. But whether he’ll get a fair trial in corrupt piggy court is anyone’s guess. Will the pigs’ splashy puppet show make a puppet out of justice, or is the wolf’s catchy song and dance about a sneeze gone wrong all razzle-dazzle? Enter the jury box and decide the fate of Big ‘n’ Bad in this musical adaptation of the hit children’s book.
Oct. 6 – 22, McClure Theatre, The Springer Opera House, 103 E 10th Street, Columbus