Here's whats coming TO MADLAB...
scroll down to see all the things happening at the Lab!
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@THE LAB, AUG 1-2:
TWO DIFFERENT NIGHTS OF ONE-NIGHT-ONLY COMEDY
TWO DIFFERENT NIGHTS OF ONE-NIGHT-ONLY COMEDY
FRIDAY AUGUST 1 @ 8PM
Meat Fish Produce presents Hot Prompt Takeover! Nine improvisers take the stage three at a time to tackle a gauntlet of pre-prepared improv prompts they've never seen before. Our host, J.D. Lowe, keeps the chaos growing by occasionally grabbing new suggestions and modifications from the audience via QR code.
AND THEN, SATURDAY AUGUST 2 @ 8PM
What if The Unabomber was the next Bob Fosse? That's the question this 2-man musical comedy dares to ask...
What if The Unabomber was the next Bob Fosse? That's the question this 2-man musical comedy dares to ask...
Set at a parole board hearing, Ted Kaczynski (aka The Unabomber) recounts his life through song in the hope of proving that he never wanted to be a monster, he only wanted to be a star. While he may have spent years sending explosives, this is one performance Ted can't bomb. Written and performed by John Lampe and Michael Wysong, this new musical comedy dares to ask the question no one needed an answer to: What if this notorious eco-terrorist was the next Bob Fosse?
@ THE LAB, AUGUST 7-16
TBCO 2025 LEGACY DINNER THEATRE SERIES
THREE DIFFERENT SHOWS OVER TEN DAYS
Discounted Multi-Ticket Passes Available Below Show Info
A powerful two-week theatrical experience that brings real stories to life on stage, The LEGACY SERIES is a bold, community-centered celebration of cultural pride, generational resilience, and personal triumph--told through three original stage productions: Twisted Beauty, Off-Air Chronicles, and Inner Chocolate.
These aren’t just performances—they’re living history. Each show explores the intersection of identity, struggle, and legacy, offering multi-generational audiences a chance to witness, reflect, and be inspired.
TBCO 2025 LEGACY DINNER THEATRE SERIES
THREE DIFFERENT SHOWS OVER TEN DAYS
Discounted Multi-Ticket Passes Available Below Show Info
A powerful two-week theatrical experience that brings real stories to life on stage, The LEGACY SERIES is a bold, community-centered celebration of cultural pride, generational resilience, and personal triumph--told through three original stage productions: Twisted Beauty, Off-Air Chronicles, and Inner Chocolate.
These aren’t just performances—they’re living history. Each show explores the intersection of identity, struggle, and legacy, offering multi-generational audiences a chance to witness, reflect, and be inspired.
A dramatized retelling of Angela Pace’s historic journey as a Black woman in broadcast journalism, spotlighting her barrier-breaking rise, community influence, and unwavering integrity.
A personal, heartfelt account from Pamela O’Loughlin, a light-skinned Black woman adopted into a Black family, exploring how colorism, identity, and difference shaped her life in a society that often only sees skin tone.
The untold story of the Willis Brothers, Black beauty industry pioneers who built an empire from their first shop in the King-Lincoln Bronzeville district and forever changed the retail hair care landscape in Columbus.
@ THE LAB, SEPTEMBER 4-6
THE RETURN OF COLUMBUS UNDERGROUND'S
THE RETURN OF COLUMBUS UNDERGROUND'S
12 venues.
111 acts (and counting!)
@ The Lab: 9 shows in 3 days.
If you came out last year, you know what a grand, gut-busting affair it was.
Now, perhaps more than ever, we all need some good guffaws.
(And laughing together is even better. )
Don't miss it.
111 acts (and counting!)
@ The Lab: 9 shows in 3 days.
If you came out last year, you know what a grand, gut-busting affair it was.
Now, perhaps more than ever, we all need some good guffaws.
(And laughing together is even better. )
Don't miss it.
If you would like accommodations such as wheelchair seating, accessible parking, Assistive Listening, or a show program emailed to you in advance, please email boxoffice@madlab.net
And in order to make art accessible to all, MadLab has a *"Pay What You Want" policy for its productions. PWYW tickets are always available at the box office night-of-show, unless the show is sold out. A limited number of PWYW tickets are available for advance purchase. Please email boxoffice@madlab.net to make arrangements in advance.
*And please note that this policy is only for MadLab Productions. ("MadLab Presents"); other production partners (@The Lab) will have their own policies. You can contact them directly to inquire.
And in order to make art accessible to all, MadLab has a *"Pay What You Want" policy for its productions. PWYW tickets are always available at the box office night-of-show, unless the show is sold out. A limited number of PWYW tickets are available for advance purchase. Please email boxoffice@madlab.net to make arrangements in advance.
*And please note that this policy is only for MadLab Productions. ("MadLab Presents"); other production partners (@The Lab) will have their own policies. You can contact them directly to inquire.
And, if you're new to town (or even if you're not!), check out this link for things to do in Columbus. Including MadLab...
https://www.rent.com/blog/unique-things-to-do-in-columbus-oh/
https://www.rent.com/blog/unique-things-to-do-in-columbus-oh/
Thank you for your support!
Thank you for being a part of the MadLab community. Your attendance and support inspire us to continue bringing
exceptional performances to our stage. And as we continue to grow and expand our offerings, we kindly ask for your support.
Your generous donation, no matter the size, will help in securing a vibrant future for our theater and our current
and future audiences.
Thank you for being part of our journey!
exceptional performances to our stage. And as we continue to grow and expand our offerings, we kindly ask for your support.
Your generous donation, no matter the size, will help in securing a vibrant future for our theater and our current
and future audiences.
Thank you for being part of our journey!
