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Best Shows in November 2024

Handel's Messiah at Ohio Theater

Handel's Messiah

"Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people!" Join your city's orchestra for the good tidings of the beloved classic, Handel's Messiah, performed live. Undoubtedly one of the most fantastic and epic experiences of the Holiday season, it's impressive for all audiences, be it your first or fifth time!

Nov 15 - 17

Ohio Theater

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Sarah Silverman at Mershon Auditorium

Sarah Silverman

Sarah Silverman embarks on her brand new US tour, 'Sarah Silverman: Postmortem'. She may have become known for her no-holds-barred exploration of taboo subjects, but an incisive and brave performer lives underneath all that controversy. She rose through the stand-up ranks in the 00s, and created her own eponymous Comedy Central show, The Sarah Silverman Program. Be warned though - no subject is taboo for this leading comedian!

Ali Siddiq at Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre

Ali Siddiq

Catch stand-up comedian and public speaker Ali Siddiq on tour this year, bringing his hilarious storytelling comedy style on the road across the country! First coming to prominence in 2008 with his appearance on Def Comedy Jam on HBO, his gripping tales have audiences everywhere hanging on every word whilst in stitches at his hilarious takes and anecdotes.

Chicago - The Band at Mershon Auditorium

Chicago - The Band

One of the giants of American rock, Chicago are still going strong after half a century! The self-proclaimed 'Rock & Roll band with horns' produced hit after hit in the '70s and '80s, including the iconic ballad 'If You Leave Me Now', as well as 'Baby, What A Big Surprise' and 'Old Days'. Don't miss them live in 2024 as they hit the road!

The Hip Hop Nutcracker at Palace Theater

The Hip Hop Nutcracker

What do you get when you combine the elegant holiday score of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker and a DJ with pin-sharp contemporary hip hop dance? This hit show mashes up two very American icons into a stunning production that has met with rave reviews since its 2014 Washington debut. Don't miss it live this year when the tour dances its way to you!

A Drag Queen Christmas at Palace Theater

A Drag Queen Christmas

The all-star queens of Logo TV's RuPaul's Drag Race are coming to save your Christmas and this year is even more speical, marking the 10th anniversary! Featuring all your favorite stars singing seasonal classics, new and old, A Drag Queen Christmas is guaranteed to get you in the naughty holiday spirit. So dig out your glad rags and prepare to sashay straight to this once-a-year spectacular!

Atsuko Okatsuka at Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre

Atsuko Okatsuka

Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka is coming to you! Okatsuka went viral after creating the #Dropchallenge with her grandmother, where she drops (like it's hot!) and comes back up as slowly as she possibly can, she even taught Chelsea Handler how to do it on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The method behind her madness is pure and simple, silliness, saying that if it makes her happy, she hopes it'll make others happy. Striving to spread joy through her comedy, she's the perfect way to beat those end-of-summer blues. Tickets are quickly selling out, so get yours now for her nationwide tour!

Eddie Griffin at Columbus Athenaeum

Eddie Griffin

He's back! Eddie Griffin returns to the stage this fall from Las Vegas to New York with his unique perspective of the world around him, his life, politics, religion and whatever else strikes his fancy. He has been listed as one of the top one hundred comedians of all time - and honestly, it is time you took the time to see him live on stage! It is all right if you don't know him for his comedy because you have likely seen or heard of him in a different media.

Steve Martin & Martin Short at Mershon Auditorium

Steve Martin & Martin Short

Martin meets Martin in this extraordinary meeting of two of modern comedy's greatest entertainers. Steve Martin and Martin Short present 'You Won't Believe What They Look Like Today', a Q&A style conversation between the two comedians and the audience with a musical twist. Expect an evening of banjo-tinged interludes and singing punctuated by the side-splitting humor and charisma of these comedy greats.

Cyndi Lauper at Schottenstein Center

Cyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper continues to surprise, innovate, and inspire since she first graced fans with her talents in the 1980s. Following the release of her documentary about her life, titled 'Let the Canary Sing,' the '80s icon has announced her farewell tour, 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell,' her first tour in a decade! Kicking off this fall, the iconic songstress will be joined by special guests which are yet to be announced.

Rodney Carrington at Peoples Bank Theatre

Rodney Carrington

The stand-up comedian, actor, and country music artist with a Southern accent that could out-strip Yosemite Sam hits the road again with songs and jokes aplenty, with his act typically combining stand-up comedy and original songs effortlessly, while strumming his guitar as if it's seond nature. His jokes can be crass, sweary and tasteless at times, so this is definitely one to leave the kids at home for. Aside from releasing six comedy and song albums, Carrington has starred in his own short-lived sitcom Rodney (2006) and alongside his idol Toby Keith in the 2008 movie Beer for My Horses.

Giggly Squad at Palace Theater

Giggly Squad

Get ready to giggle along with Hannah and Paige as they make the jump from your earphones to a stage near you this spring in a much-anticipated live edition of their hit podcast! Covering everything from relationships to horoscopes to what's on TV, the duo launched their podcast in 2020 after meeting on the reality show Summer House. Here's your chance to catch them live on the Giggly Squad Live: Club Giggly 2024 tour!

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