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3.7 (3 reviews)

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Small, intimate venue that really allows you to experience the show on stage in a very personal way.

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Little Theater Off Broadway

4.3(4 reviews)
7.9 mi

Cute little theatre in the heart of Grove City, Ohio. Actors who are dedicated to giving an all…read morestar performance on a budget for people to be able to afford.

This is one of the best local theatres in the Columbus area. My son and I started coming here…read moreregularly several years ago after we were blown away by their production of The Addams Family Musical. Prior to the performance, I had asked several locals about the theatre and was simply told that it was small, hence the name. Thank you, Captain Obvious. So, with not much to go on, my expectations were pretty low. Even so, the ticketing system for this theatre is ridiculously antiquated. To reserve a seat, you have to leave a message on their answering machine. Make sure you have lots of time on your hands when doing so because you will have to sit through a greeting that goes on forever with no way to bypass it. If there is a way, please let me know how. The message will ask you to leave your information and that your call will ONLY be returned if there is a problem with your reservation. I am the type of person who wants confirmation of my reservation. Because this theatre is a good 45 minute drive from my house, I want to feel confident that my reservation is in good order. Not surprisingly, since coming here my reservations have been botched twice. Once, I left my message several days in advance, but It was never received. Last week, my message was received, but my seats were given away to someone else who also (supposedly) had my (very uncommon) last name. Highly unlikely, in my opinion. In both instances, we were accommodated with seats, but I would have been upset had we been turned away. Aside from that hassle, we adore this theatre. Yes it is small and seats less than 100, BUT the productions are spectacular! I was amazed at how much they could do on such a small stage. Choreographed dance numbers, intricate sets, top notch voices and reasonable ticket/concession prices make this historic theatre an absolute treasure in Grove City. I have not seen a bad production yet and I highly recommend the musicals. Tons and tons of talent and not a bad seat in the house!

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Otherworld

4.2(274 reviews)
8.4 mi•Southeast
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I highly recommend Otherworld if you're visiting Columbus, Ohio! It's one of the most unique…read moreinteractive experiences I've been to. The best way I can describe it is Meow Wolf mixed with an immersive art museum. The rooms legit feel endless. What surprised me most was how massive the place felt. Every time I walked into a new room, I thought I was getting close to the end, but there was always another room or hidden area to explore. It honestly felt never-ending. Well worth the 33$ I spent on this as well (they had a mini military discount). There's a great variety of experiences, from relaxing rooms where you can sit and take everything in to interactive installations, punching bags, and spaces you can actually play around in. Some rooms are beautiful, others are strange, and a few are just completely unexpected. Furry, soft, hard. Whatever you want, it exists. Great texture immersion for little kids. I full on feel like I'm in another world. Admission was $33. There's plenty of free parking, so that's another plus. I also love how this place works for pretty much everyone. Families with kids, adults, couples looking for a fun date, groups of friends, or even someone planning a quirky proposal. I could easily see people of all ages enjoying themselves here. Overall, I went in not knowing exactly what to expect and left really impressed. There's so much to see and explore that you can easily spend hours here. Definitely worth visiting, and I'd happily recommend it to anyone looking for something different to do in Columbus! This is a must stop by before you leave experience.

I loved my experience in the back rooms I mean Otherworld! This interactive art installation is…read moresuch a unique way to have fun on vacation that isn't just simply visiting a zoo or going to a regular museum. And the fun part is that there are no rules really, so you are able to explore every room at your own pace and you can even backtrack as many times as you'd like. The entire experience has its own theme and characters, but I noticed that there are multiple rooms with their own separate themes as well. At the end of the experience, there is a small gift shop. There is a secret code to take advantage of on the website if you enjoy free merch.

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The Murder Mystery

2.8(29 reviews)
0.7 mi•Downtown

I absolutely loved this experience! I went with my husband and he got picked to be a suspect. Our…read moretable worked as a team against the other tables. It's not a sit down show and at times we are asked to stand up and go investigate, ask questions about clues that the other tables have. Great way to get everyone to talk with the other tables. Our meal was included in our ticket and nothing more than what we already pay at any restaurant nowadays. I can't wait to bring my family and friends, they'll love it! It's a comedy and I was a bit hesitant about it because I hate cheesy jokes, and OMG the jokes in the show are AMAZING. I laughed from the bottom of my lungs lol I'm so excited to do it again

My husband and I went to the Murder Mystery Company for our anniversary meal/entertainment. We had…read morenever been to a dinner theater/murder mystery before - so we did not know what to expect. Our first impression was that the location was good, parking was great, and seating was OK, but cramped. We were seated at a table for 6 and ended with with 2 couples that came together - very nice people. The service was good - keeping my drink full and clearing our places promptly after we finished each course. I knew ahead of time that drinks were a la carte - but I did not know that gratuity for the meal/presentation was separate. My husband and I agree that all should be included in the upfront cost so you don't feel nickel-and-dimed to death. The meal was fine. My husband hated the salad - but I as a more ecletic eater enjoyed it. It was mixed greens with sliced fruit and a light vinagrette dressing. We both liked the main course (stuffed pepper for me and chicken for him). Dessert was rated good by him and OK by me (where can you really go wrong with brownie and vanilla ice cream. A French Vanilla would have raised it to GREAT, but it was OK - good). The storyline was a bit difficult to follow - since audience members could not necessarily be heard in their acting parts and were sometimes confusing in what they said. It might have helped to either select better "actors" or to include more of the storyline in print in the binders. The length was about right. I wouldn't have wanted another "scene" or "act." I really liked the fact that you could get involved and participate as much or as little as you wanted. We chose to watch and not get up and ask questions or interrogate the principal players. The couples at our table milled about somewhat by the end of the play. The mystery was definitely solvable. I won't give the "who dunnit" away - but as soon as it was explained to us who did it and why, I rolled my eyes and smacked my head - I should have picked up on the clues. Would I go again? Yes - IF - we went with another 2 couples that we enjoy socializing with. I know we'd have a much better time and be more engaged. As to the liquor license - as a non-drinker, I'm happy that they don't serve alcoholic beverages. I do think that this type of entertainment is not family-friendly and would not appreciate having children in the audience. We did not have any kids in our seating and would not have thought that it would have been appropriate for a younger crowd.

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