The Garden Theater, in the heart of the Short North arts district, is the home of Short North Stage, which produces professional-caliber musical theater. The venue has three spaces for rental: the Main Stage, the Green Room, and Ethel's Lounge.
The iconic musical theatre by Richard O'Brien returns to Short North Stage for its ninth year as the venue's beloved Halloween tradition, part of the 2026-27 season.
Tony Award-winning musical Hairspray, a celebration of 1960s spirit and community, at the Garden Theater.
A Tony Award-winning musical about a teenager thrust into a controversy, with a score by Pasek and Paul.
Mel Brooks' big Broadway musical about a failed Broadway producer, presented by Short North Stage at the Garden Theater.
The musical Mean Girls, adapted from the 2004 film, is presented by Short North Stage at the Garden Theater.
