Marion County • July 17, 2025
Good morning, Marion County. The stage is set for an extraordinary musical season at the Marion Palace Theatre, where hometown heroes and national sensations are about to deliver unforgettable performances. Mark your calendars for September 2025 when local powerhouses John W. Garnes II, Ben Zucker, and Ryan Cluff bring their "World Tour" home, followed by the Emmy Award-winning Texas Tenors who'll blend country, classical, and pop into a harmonious spectacle just a week earlier.
While Marion prepares for these musical milestones, comedy enthusiasts might want to make the short drive to Columbus this weekend. Stand-up comedian Kristin Key returns to the Funny Bone with her "Camp Kristin" tour, bringing her signature blend of humor and music that has staff consistently commenting on her remarkably positive and engaged audiences. Her performances focus on joy and connection—something we could all use a little more of these days.
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🎵 Three local favorites bring global concert experience to Marion Palace. "John, Ben & Ryan: World Tour 2025" will feature powerhouse performances by hometown talents John W. Garnes II, Ben Zucker, and Ryan Cluff on September 26, 2025. The one-night-only event promises international music with local heart at the Marion Palace Theatre. Tickets are available at $26 for general admission, while premium tickets cost $36 and include special seating plus a charcuterie board. The show runs from 7:30-9:30pm and aims to deliver unforgettable live music that makes audiences fall in love with their favorite songs all over again.
🎤 America's Got Talent favorites bring harmonious spectacle to Marion. The Texas Tenors, a Billboard #1 recording trio, will perform their dynamic blend of country, classical, Broadway, and pop at Marion Palace Theatre on September 20, 2025. The Emmy Award-winning group, known for stunning vocals and heartfelt storytelling, has performed over 1,700 shows worldwide. Tickets for this high-energy concert experience range from $49 to $69, with the performance scheduled from 7:30 to 9:30 pm at 276 W Center St.
🎭 Kristin Key brings her lesbian army back to Columbus Funny Bone. The stand-up comedian returns with her "Camp Kristin" tour this weekend, bringing her signature blend of comedy and music to enthusiastic crowds. Key's performances are known for attracting a remarkably engaged and positive audience that comedy club staff often comment on. Despite the challenging political climate for LGBTQ+ communities, Key chooses to focus on joy and connection rather than anger in her performances. Her rapidly growing career has her performing nationwide through December, including on VACAYA and Olivia cruise ships.
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