{"slides":[{"media_title":"Upper Deck Golf","media_tagline":"OHIO STADIUM","event_body":"Tee off inside the ‘Shoe!\n\n \n\nAt this one-of-a-kind golf event, fans will play a round of golf throughout the Stadium targeting custom greens located on the iconic field below.  Players will start and end their round at the stadium clubhouse featuring music, cold beer, food, and interactive golfing challenges. \n\n \n\nVIP tee times will be available offering a premium experience with additional perks including free entry into driving, chipping, and putting challenges plus complimentary food and beverages.\n\n \n\nStandard clubs will be available for players to use.  Guests may bring their own clubs (no drivers or fairway metals for safety reasons). \n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/Upper-Deck-Golf-Large-Web-6571afde7c.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/events\/detail\/upper-deck-golf","ticket_link":"","event_date":"Apr<\/span> 24 - 26<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"home featured","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/Upper-Deck-Golf-Small-Web-ee66e0f64f.jpg","category":{"name":"Special Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Jim Jefferies","media_tagline":"Mershon Auditorium","event_body":"Comedian\/Actor\/Writer and Australia native Jim Jefferies is one of the most popular and respected comedians of his generation, entertaining audiences across the globe with his provocative, belief-challenging, and thought-provoking comedy.\n\n\nARRIVE EARLY\n\nThe Outdoor High Street Plaza opens at 5:30PM\n\nDoors scheduled to open by 6PM\nShow scheduled to start at 7PM\n\nDay of Event parking may be available in the Arps Garage\nat 1990 College Rd. (accessible off 18th or College Rd.)\nOR the Ohio Union North Garage at 1780 College Rd.\nEntry into the Union North Garage should come from High Street.\nCREDIT or DEBIT CARD ONLY.  NO CASH.\n\nMershon Auditorium does not have an elevator.  Please seek help at the Box Office windows if you need help accessing your seats, have questions OR need assistance.\n\nBAG POLICY - Bags are NOT permitted except medical bags, diaper bags OR clutches no larger than 8”x 5”x 1”.  We suggest leaving most items at home.  No outside food or beverages. Security screenings will be in place. All guests are subject to search. If prohibited or offensive items are found, guests may return them to their vehicle or surrender to Security without return.  \n\nMershon Auditorium is cashless. Make ticket, parking, concession and merchandise purchases via debit \/ credit card or mobile payment. \n\nNo professional audio or video recording permitted. Selfie sticks and iPads prohibited. Devices will not be permitted to interfere with other guests' views.\n\nMasks are optional.  We ask guests to be respectful of each other.\n\n \n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/JimJefferies_1248x680-5b46b96a0f.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/events\/detail\/jim-jefferies","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Apr<\/span> 26<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"home featured","event_time":"7:00pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/JimJefferies_436x320-d4bf2e2fe2.jpg","category":{"name":"Special Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Life Surge","media_tagline":"COLUMBUS","event_body":" \n\nLIFE SURGE COLUMBUS\n\nSATURDAY, MAY 10\n8:30AM - 5:30PM\n\nA one-day life-changing event where thousands of local Christians gather to learn why and how to create and multiply financial resources for Kingdom impact.\n\nCLICK HERE for REGISTRATION INFO\n\n \n\n \n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/LS-Columbus-BreakingNews-1248x680-bd695f14bf.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/events\/detail\/life-surge","ticket_link":"","event_date":"May<\/span> 10<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"home featured","event_time":"8:30am","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/LS-Columbus-BreakingNews-436x320-219e79a55d.jpg","category":{"name":"Special Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Kevin Hart: Acting My Age ","media_tagline":"","event_body":"Emmy & Grammy nominated Kevin Hart was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he launched his career as a comedian during an amateur night at a local comedy club. Over the years Hart has become Hollywood’s box office powerhouse, opening eleven films at number one and grossing more than $4.23 billion in global revenue. In 2024 Kevin received the Kennedy Center’s annual Mark Twain Prize for American Comedy - the 25th recipient and the youngest honoree to date.\n\n \n\nHart is also a successful Entrepreneur; Chairman of Hartbeat; a global, multi-platform media company creating entertainment at the intersection of comedy and culture with a mission to keep the world laughing together. The next generation media company unites Hartbeat Productions’ best-in-class TV & film production capabilities with Laugh Out Loud’s expansive distribution network, along with its marketing, sales, experiential, branded content, digital and social capabilities. Hart is also the Founder of HartBeat Ventures.  These companies play an integral role in building Hart’s eco-system for extraordinary growth and creativity. \n\n \n\nHart continues to develop, star, and produce feature films, television, and podcasts via Hartbeat for partners which include Netflix, Peacock, Sirius XM and Audible. In 2024, Hart starred and was Executive Producer of Peacock's drama series Fight Night.\n\n \n\nKevin is currently touring nationally with his ninth standup special “Acting My Age”.  His last special “Reality Check” was named the #1 Comedy Tour of 2022 by Billboard, and in 2023 Billboard named Hart the Hight Grossing Comedian of the year.\n\n \n\nIn 2020 Hart released his seventh hour long stand-up special, “Zero Fu**ks Given,” which quickly became Netflix's biggest stand-up special of 2020 and earned him a Grammy nomination for “Best Comedy Album”.  Hart also earned Emmy nominations for “Die Hart,” & the sequel Die Hart 2: Die Harter – both for “Outstanding Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series” along with an Emmy nomination for his Docu-series, “Don’t F**k This Up”.  Kevin is a New York Times Best Selling author twice over and his first Audible original, “The Decision,” was nominated for an Audie award for “Best Original Audiobook in 2021.”  \n\n \n\nKevin is a founding partner in the premium tequila brand Gran Coramino and VitaHustle the nutritional wellness brand.  Kevin’s brand partnerships include Sam’s Club, Audemars Piguet, Fabletics Men, Chase J.P Morgan, Draft Kings, Hydrow, NutraBolt, and Therabody.\n\n\nThis event will be a phone-free experience. Upon arrival at the venue, all phones, smart watches and accessories will be secured in Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their devices at all times, and can access them throughout the event only in designated Phone Use Areas within the venue.  Devices will be re-secured in Yondr pouches before returning to the performance space. Anyone seen using a device (phone, smart watch or accessories) during the performance may be escorted out of the venue.  \n\n \n\n \n\n \n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/KevinHart2025_1248x680-cd7d6fd5e5.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/events\/detail\/kevin-hart-acting-my-age","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"May<\/span> 16<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"home featured","event_time":"7:30pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/KevinHart2025_436x320-0ddc87b639.jpg","category":{"name":"Special Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo","media_tagline":"Mershon Auditorium","event_body":"In a pop culture world defined by its perpetual changes, the partnership of singer songwriter Pat Benatar and producer-musician Neil Giraldo has been a potent, steadfast union that has soared to the top of the charts and into fans’ hearts on their own terms. Her staggering vocals and take-no-prisoners attitude, along with his trailblazing artistry as a guitarist, producer and songwriter, forged the undeniable chemistry and unique sound that created eternal rock hits including “We Belong,” “Invincible,” “Love Is A Battlefield,” “Promises In The Dark,” “We Live For Love,” “Heartbreaker” and “Hell Is For Children.”\n\nTheir stunning achievements are a testament to their vision. Together, Benatar and Giraldo have created two multi-platinum, five platinum and three gold albums, as well as 19 Top 40 hits. They have sold over 36 million records worldwide and have won an unprecedented four consecutive GRAMMY® awards. They have also been feted with three American Music Awards, a People’s Choice Award, a 2008 induction into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame, and most recently have become Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees.\n\nThe Vindys will open.\n\n \n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/PatBenatar_1248x680-6f230f74d6.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/events\/detail\/pat-benatar-neil-giraldo","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"May<\/span> 23<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"home featured","event_time":"7:30pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/PatBenatar_436x320-c6570ea9d2.jpg","category":{"name":"Special Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Josh Gates Live!","media_tagline":"Mershon Auditorium","event_body":"Josh Gates Live! An Evening of Legends, Mysteries, and Tales of Adventure – it’s an exciting live show where Josh Gates will regale audiences with stories of his greatest expeditions and give insights into the world’s most intriguing mysteries.\n\n \n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/JoshGates_1248x680-92d38a4376.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/events\/detail\/josh-gates-live","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Jun<\/span> 6<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"home featured","event_time":"8:00pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/JoshGates_436x320-ea23eec08c.jpg","category":{"name":"Special Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer","media_tagline":"Mershon Auditorium","event_body":"Award-winning comedian Sarah Millican is thrilled to announce an extension of her acclaimed tour, with her hit stand-up show "Late Bloomer".\n \n\nKnown for her sharp wit and relatable humor, Sarah will take audiences on a hilarious journey through her transformation from a shy, friendless schoolgirl to the confident, world-renowned comedian we know today. In "Late Bloomer," Sarah dives into her personal evolution, complete with laugh-out-loud stories about life, love, dinners, and everything in between. Expect the same candid, no-holds-barred comedy that has made Sarah one of the UK's and the world's most loved touring comedians.\n \n\nSarah’s last tour, "Bobby Dazzler," was a resounding success, seen by over 355,000 people across the globe. Since 2010, Sarah has performed six critically acclaimed live shows to over 1.3 million fans worldwide, solidifying her status as a top-tier live performer.\n \n\nOutside of her live performances, Sarah has hosted three series of her BAFTA-nominated BBC2 show, The Sarah Millican Television Programme, and has been a familiar face on popular shows such as QI, Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Performance, and Taskmaster. A Sunday Times bestselling author, Sarah’s debut book, How To Be Champion, and her Standard Issue podcast have further endeared her to fans around the globe.\n\n \n\nIn Late Bloomer, Sarah’s brand-new stand-up show, she explores how one became the other. Plus, lots of stuff about dinners and lady gardens. Come along and join Sarah on her second American tour, laugh at her, with her, beside her.\n\n \n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/SarahMillican_1248x680-2f5ed3a704.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/events\/detail\/sarah-millican","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Jun<\/span> 8<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"home featured","event_time":"7:30pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/SarahMillican_436x320-ef4e5955eb.jpg","category":{"name":"Special Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Buckeye Country Superfest","media_tagline":"OHIO STADIUM ","event_body":"Buckeye Country Superfest returns in 2025 with superstars Jelly Roll and Kane Brown co-headlining a sure to be unforgettable event. Singer\/songwriter country sensation Megan Moroney joins them along with Texas country rock band Treaty Oak Revival, rising country star Dasha, and emerging artist Conner Smith.\n\n \n\n2025 will mark the eighth Buckeye Country Superfest at Ohio Stadium.\n\n \n\nbuckeyecountrysuperfest.com\n \n\n \n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/2025-BuckeyeCountryFest-KeyArt-1248x680-cec43662ea.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/events\/detail\/buckeye-country-superfest-jelly-roll-kane-brown","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Jun<\/span> 21<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"home featured","event_time":"3:00pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/2025-BuckeyeCountryFest-KeyArt-436x320-7b76c5393e.jpg","category":{"name":"Special Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"PHISH","media_tagline":"","event_body":"","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/Static_Venue-Web_1248x680_Phish_2025_Regional_SchottensteinCenter_0709-e13a69685a.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/events\/detail\/phish","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Jul<\/span> 9<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"home featured","event_time":"7:30pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/Static_Venue-Web_436x320_Phish_2025_Regional_SchottensteinCenter_0709-12792790f9.jpg","category":{"name":"Special Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Dude Perfect","media_tagline":"","event_body":"Prepare for an exciting blend of sports, comedy, and incredible stunts during the dent promoter of live entertainment, unveils the Dude Perfect Hero World Tour for 2025! \n\n \n\nHaving garnered numerous accolades, including the YouTube Diamond Play Button for surpassing 10 million subscribers, multiple Streamy Awards, and nominations at the Kids' Choice Awards, Dude Perfect — Tyler Toney, Cody Jones, Garrett Hilbert and twins Coby and Cory Cotton — captivates their audiences on tour with their iconic trick shots, hilarious challenges, and engaging audience participation, making every performance a unique experience. Fans get to enjoy behind-the-scenes stories and exclusive content that give a fun peek into the group’s creative journey. With their high-energy visuals and unexpected surprises, Dude Perfect puts on an unforgettable show that keeps everyone laughing and cheering all night long!\n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/DudePerfect2025_1248x680_NEW-8117155d01.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/events\/detail\/dude-perfect-3","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Jul<\/span> 13<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"home featured","event_time":"6:00pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/DudePerfect2025_436x320_NEW-56695043a6.jpg","category":{"name":"Special Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Creed Summer of \u201999 Tour ","media_tagline":"with 3 Doors Down and Mammoth WVH ","event_body":"The GRAMMY® and American Music Award-winning CREED formed in Tallahassee, Florida, in 1994. The more than one billion streams between “Higher,” “My Sacrifice,” “One Last Breath,” “With Arms Wide Open,” and “My Own Prison” on Spotify alone is a testament to the band’s enduring power. Nearly 30 years after CREED’s formation, the ubiquitous anthems composed by singer Scott Stapp and guitarist Mark Tremonti, performed for millions of fans around the world together with drummer Scott Phillips and bassist Brian Marshall, are part of modern rock and alternative’s DNA. My Own Prison (1997) is one of the late 20th century’s biggest debuts. Human Clay (1999) and Weathered (2001) both entered the Billboard 200 chart at No. 1. Full Circle (2009), released after a hiatus, bowed at No. 1 on the Top Rock, Hard Rock, and Alternative charts and No. 2 on the Billboard 200. With more than 53 million albums sold worldwide, CREED stands alongside iconic bands like Van Halen, Guns N’ Roses, and Metallica as one of an elite few hard rock outfits to earn RIAA Diamond-certified status, for more than 11 million sales of Human Clay in the United States. After an eleven-year hiatus, Creed officially reunited in July 2023 and announced that they would be headlining two different Summer of '99 cruise festivals in April 2024 which resulted in immediate sell-outs. The band embarked on a tour of over 60 dates in 2024 across North America that resulted in countless record-breaking performances and has propelled Creed into the mainstream consciousness once again. \n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/Creed_1248x680-ab16ec0482.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/events\/detail\/creed-summer-of-99-tour","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Jul<\/span> 20<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"home featured","event_time":"7:00pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/Creed_436x320-5a96c955ac.jpg","category":{"name":"Special Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Shinedown Dance, Kid, Dance Tour ","media_tagline":"with BUSH and Morgan Wade","event_body":"Don't Miss Multi-platinum, chart-topping band Shinedown in their highly anticipated upcoming Dance, Kid, Dance Tour.  \n\n \n\nFans can expect megawatt sets from all acts including fan-favorite hits and classics. In addition, Shinedown has teamed up with Musicians On Call, donating $1 for every ticket sold*. \n\n \n\nShinedown continues to demonstrate that they are one of the most forward-thinking powerhouses in music, forever pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a modern-day rock band. The tour not only kicks off a new era for Shinedown but continues to celebrate the momentous acclaim the band received from their juggernaut song “A Symptom of Being Human” off their 7th studio album Planet Zero (Atlantic Records). The song, which has reached over 100 million streams and counting, crossed over not only to Alternative but Top 40 radio and resonated with fans across the globe for the unifying message of its lyrics: that it is our human connections that matter the most.\n\n \n\nComing off their hottest tour in 15 years, GRAMMY®-nominated, multi-Platinum band BUSH recently released Loaded: The Greatest Hits 1994-2023 (Round Hill Records), a 21-track retrospective celebrating nearly three decades of hits, including “Everything Zen,” “Glycerine,” “Swallowed,” and their latest single, “Nowhere To Go But Everywhere.” \n\n \n\nOne of Nashville’s most critically acclaimed stars, Morgan Wade stands alone in her ability to dissect and examine human emotion through her visceral songwriting. Her latest effort, Obsessed, was a solo-written opus, which No Depression celebrated, “She’s without a doubt one of the finest singers in country and Americana music today, and this album is her best yet.” The 14-track project pares things back to the essence of who she is as a musician, storyteller, and human.\n \n\n* $1 from every ticket sold will benefit Musicians On Call's (MOC) mission to bring the healing the power of music to patients, families and caregivers in healthcare environments. More than one million people across all 50 states have experienced the joys of live music in the hospital setting through MOC’s bedside, virtual and streaming programs. MOC Volunteers perform live for children and adults facing any health challenge, including Veterans recovering in VA facilities, family members supporting loved ones in need and healthcare workers caring for patients.\n\n \n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/Shinedown2025_1248x680-4b20020db0.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/events\/detail\/shinedown-dance-kid-dance-tour","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Jul<\/span> 23<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"home featured","event_time":"7:00pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/Shinedown2025_436x320-941df6d2d6.jpg","category":{"name":"Special Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Disney Descendants\/ Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour","media_tagline":"","event_body":"“Descendants\/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour” is a one-of-a-kind interactive live concert experience coming to arenas across North America.\n\nThe tour will feature Kylie Cantrall, Freya Skye, Malia Baker, Malachi Barton, Dara Reneé, Joshua Colley and Mekonnen Knife. Kicking off in San Diego, CA on July 17, the arena tour will celebrate the chart-topping music from Disney’s “Descendants” and “Zombies” movie franchises, inspiring families and fans of all ages to dance, sing, and engage with their favorite stars.\n\n \n\nFor additional details, visit www.descendantszombiestour.com.\n\n \n\n \n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/DisneyDZ_1248x680-7d698975d5.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/events\/detail\/disney-descendants-zombies","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Aug<\/span> 12<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"home featured","event_time":"7:00pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/DisneyDZ_436x320-7820408641.jpg","category":{"name":"Special Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Maxwell - Serenade 2025 Tour","media_tagline":"with Lucky Daye","event_body":"The legendary Maxwell is back! The neo-soul icon returns with the Serenade 2025 Tour, bringing his signature smooth vocals, timeless hits, and captivating stage presence to cities across North America.\n\nWith a career spanning nearly three decades, Maxwell continues to redefine R&B, delivering unforgettable live performances that showcase his soulful classics and fresh new sounds. Fans can expect an intimate evening filled with chart-topping hits like Ascension (Don’t Ever Wonder), Pretty Wings, Lake By The Ocean, and his latest #1 hit, Simply Beautiful. \n\n \n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/Maxwell_2025_LD_12468x680_Col-cbd5f8c883.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/events\/detail\/maxwell","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Aug<\/span> 15<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"home featured","event_time":"8:00pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/Maxwell_2025_LD_436x320_Col-314ac14ea7.jpg","category":{"name":"Special Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Nate Bargatze","media_tagline":"2nd SHOW ADDED!","event_body":"2nd show ADDED!\n\nSaturday tickets ON SALE NOW\n\nSunday, August 24 at 7PM... Tickets GO ON SALE Friday, January 17 at 10AM\n\n \n\nHailed as “The Nicest Man in Stand-Up,” by The Atlantic Magazine and “One of the Funniest People,” by CBS Morning, Grammy nominated comedian, podcaster, director and producer Nate Bargatze is selling out shows and breaking venue attendance records with more than 1.2 million tickets sold on his The Be Funny Tour. He is currently the #1 earning comedian in the world according to Pollstar’s recent report, and #12 in overall live tour tickets sales, putting him in the company of Coldplay, Madonna and U2.\n\n \n\nBargatze has hosted Saturday Night Live twice within a year.  He has announced his new book from Grand Central Publishing, Big Dumb Eyes: Stories From A Simpler Mind, set to be published May 2025. \n\n \n\nBargatze’s comedy is clean and relatable, evident in his 13 appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the most appearances by any comedian. He has appeared on Conan, Seth Meyers and James Corden’s respective late night shows. \n\n \n\nRaised in Old Hickory, TN., Nate resides in Nashville, with his wife and daughter. \n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/NateBargatze2025_1248x680-2a6217e751.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/events\/detail\/nate-bargatze","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/span>","event_date":"Aug<\/span> 23 - 24<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"home featured","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/NateBargatze2025_436x320-3e7910670e.jpg","category":{"name":"Special Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Ray LaMontagne","media_tagline":"Mershon Auditorium","event_body":"Join Ray LaMontagne on the Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour.\n\nRay's vast catalog spans nine full length records, chart topping radio singles, and a Grammy win, in addition to multiple Grammy nominations. This year will prove to be an exciting one for LaMontagne as he heads out on the road celebrating his first full length album, Trouble, playing the album in its entirety as well as songs from across his catalog.\n\nThe Weather Station opens.\n\n \n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/RayLamontagne_1248x680-6b379db493.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/events\/detail\/ray-lamontagne","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Sep<\/span> 7<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"home featured","event_time":"7:00pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/RayLamontagne_436x320-ff1e42d1f3.jpg","category":{"name":"Special Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Indigo Girls + Melissa Etheridge ","media_tagline":"Mershon Auditorium","event_body":"Melissa Etheridge stormed onto the rock scene in 1988 with the release of her self-titled debut album.  Etheridge hit her commercial and artistic stride with her fourth album, Yes I Am (1993). The collection featured massive hits, "I'm the Only One" and "Come to My Window," a searing song of longing that brought Etheridge her second Grammy for Best Female Rock Performance. In 1995, Etheridge issued, Your Little Secret, distinguished by the hit single, "I Want to Come Over." That success led her to receive Songwriter of the Year honor at the ASCAP Pop Awards in 1996.\n\nKnown for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Etheridge has remained one of America's favorite female singers for more than two decades - an artist who has never allowed "inconvenient truths" to keep her down. Early in her recording career, Etheridge acknowledged her sexual orientation when it was considered less than prudent and in October 2004, Etheridge was diagnosed with breast cancer, a health battle that, with her typical tenacity, she won.\n\nIn June of 2020, Etheridge launched The Etheridge Foundation to support research into treatments for opioid use disorder.  In 2021, she returned with then album One Way Out - a collection of songs Etheridge wrote in the '80s and '90s.  2022 saw Melissa's return to the theatre with her one woman show, My Window — A Journey Through Life. The critically acclaimed, sold-out run premiered at New World Stages on October 13 and opened at Circle In the Square Theatre on Broadway in September 2023.  2024 saw Melissa release Melissa Etheridge: I'm Not Broken, a two-part docuseries (Paramount+) and accompanying live album. Recorded live within the grounds of the Topeka Correctional facility the album and  docuseries follows her journey including an original song inspired by her correspondence with residents of the TCF and rousing versions of curated fan favorites and original songs.\n\nReleased in 1989, Indigo Girls' eponymous major label debut sold over two million copies under the power of singles “Closer to Fine” and “Kid Fears” and turned Indigo Girls into one of the most successful folk duos in history. Over a thirty-five-year career that began in clubs around their native Atlanta, Georgia, the multi-Grammy-winning duo of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray has recorded sixteen studio albums, sold 15+ million records, and built a dedicated following. Committed activists, they work on immigration reform (El Refugio), LGBTQ advocacy, education (Imagination Library), death penalty reform, and Native American rights. \n\nTheir latest record, Look Long is a stirring and eclectic collection of songs that finds the duo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers reunited in the studio with their strongest backing band to date. Says Saliers. “While our lyrics and writing approach may change, our passion for music feels the same as it did when we were 25-years-old.” “As time has gone on, our audience has become more expansive and diverse, giving me a sense of joy,” she adds. To hear those collective voices raise into one, singing along and overpowering the band itself, one realizes the importance Indigo Girls’ music has in this moment. In our often-terrifying present, we are all in search of a daily refuge, a stolen hour or two, to engage with something that brings us joy, perspective, or maybe just calm.\n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/MelissaEtheridge_1248x680-cddcdb8713.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/events\/detail\/indigo-girls-melissa-etheridge","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Sep<\/span> 22<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"home featured","event_time":"7:00pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/MelissaEtheridge_436x320-3d872b401b.jpg","category":{"name":"Special Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race Werq The World Tour ","media_tagline":"Mershon Auditorium","event_body":"The nominees are in, and the competition is fierce. This year, RuPaul's Drag Race Werq the World is taking you behind the velvet ropes of the most exclusive awards show in herstory. Get ready to walk the red carpet hosted by Jimbo as Joan Rivers. Plus sickening performances by Derrick Barry as Britney Spears, Jaida Essence Hall as Beyoncé, Naomi Smalls as Mariah Carey, Marina Summers as Ariana Grande, Morphine as Shakira, and surprise guests including finalists from Season 17 on the most important night of the year for the art of Drag. Presented by Voss Events in collaboration with World of Wonder and MTV. \n\n \n\nRuPaul does not appear. 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Over five studio albums, including their upcoming 2025 release AUTOMATIC, the band has achieved 24 #1 hits across multiple radio formats, earned over 6 billion streams, sold more than 1.5 million albums in the US, and built a Spotify following of 22 million monthly listeners with a social media reach of 6.5 million.\n\n \n\nTheir accolades include two GRAMMY® nominations, five Billboard Music Awards nods, an American Music Award nomination, and an iHeartRadio MMVA win for their #1 hit “Stubborn Love.” Known for their electrifying live performances, The Lumineers have sold out arenas, amphitheaters, and stadiums across the globe, headlined festivals like Bonnaroo, Glastonbury, and Fuji Rock, and sold over 1.1 million tickets during their 2022 BRIGHTSIDE World Tour.\n\n \n\nBeyond music, The Lumineers are dedicated to driving social impact, championing environmental sustainability, and supporting causes such as human rights, youth mental health, music education, and hunger relief. Their pandemic-era Colorado Gives Back benefit raised critical funds for live music and service industry workers affected by COVID-19. Now, with their epic headline tour and major festival appearances slated through 2025, The Lumineers continue to captivate audiences while building a legacy of creativity, advocacy, and impact.\n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/Lumineers2025_1248x680-8aa07f40f5.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/events\/detail\/the-lumineers","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Sep<\/span> 30<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"home featured","event_time":"7:30pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/Lumineers2025_436x320-68c5f74bca.jpg","category":{"name":"Special Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"The Thorn","media_tagline":"Mershon Auditorium","event_body":"The Thorn tells the epic story of God's love for the world and the spiritual battle for all humanity. The story of Christ is presented in an immersive show with live music, drama, aerial acts, movement arts, modern dance, and special effects. Witnessed live by more than 1 million people over 25 years, The Thorn will engage audiences in the definitive story of love, sacrifice and redemption like never before.\n\nThe Thorn has been described as Cirque meets ‘The Passion’” thanks to its compelling mix of drama, music, dance, martial arts, aerial acrobatics, emotionally evocative performances, and timeless spiritual perspectives.\n\n \n\n \n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/Thorn_1248x680-c32a09cfc0.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/events\/detail\/the-thorn","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/span>","event_date":"Oct<\/span> 1 - 2<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"home featured","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/Thorn_436x320-a627d9bb83.jpg","category":{"name":"Special Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Brandon Lake","media_tagline":"Franni Cash and Pat Barrett","event_body":"Brandon Lake is a GRAMMY® and GMA Dove Award-winning artist and songwriter. He lives with his wife, Brittany, and their three sons in Charleston, South Carolina. As a worship leader for gatherings around the nation, he has found his purpose in calling followers of Jesus into a posture of freedom and confidence—creating space to boldly declare truth and expect the miraculous. Through releasing his solo albums and collaborating with artists across the country he has taken home five GRAMMY® Awards and been nominated for a total of ten over the course of his professional music career. Believing that God has a unique and powerful purpose for each and every one of us, Lake longs to see individuals and families “live free and be everything that God has called them to be.” His Little Lion Lungs book is one of many projects and resources to serve the home in discovering the powerful weapon of worship. To learn more, visit brandonlake.com.\n                                \n\nFranni Cash is a Grammy-nminated artist and accomplished songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of We The Kingdom. Now stepping into her solo career, she’s ready to carve out her own path and share her story in a new way. Growing up in Nashville with a producer-songwriter dad, music has always been a part of her DNA. She’s passionate about creating great music with people she loves and connecting with others through honest, meaningful, and fun songs. Through her journey, she’s learned a lot about resilience, faith, and she is committed to spreading hope and the love of God. \n\n \n\nPowerful CCM worship artist, Pat Barrett will open.\n\n \n\n \n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/BrandonLake_1248x680-543fffbd5e.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/events\/detail\/brandon-lake","ticket_link":"On Sale Soon<\/a>","event_date":"Oct<\/span> 12<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"home featured","event_time":"7:00pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/BrandonLake_436x320-575cb00d46.jpg","category":{"name":"Special Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"CoComelon Sing-a-long Live!","media_tagline":"Mershon Auditorium","event_body":"Rescheduled from May 7 - all tickets will be honored for the new date*.\n\n \n\nCoComelon’s favorite teacher Ms. Appleberry welcomes JJ, his friends and YOU to come along on a Melon Patch Musical field trip! In CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE, dance and sing along with JJ, Nina, Cody, Cece and all of their friends to some of your favorite bops, including “If You’re Happy and You Know It,” “Wheels on the Bus,” “Animal Dance,” “Head Shoulders Knees and Toes,” “Freeze Dance,” and many more! Jam with the fam and dance every chance you get in this new musical journey!\n\n \n\n \n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/Cocomelon_1248x680_MER-dac7eeb6f1.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/events\/detail\/cocomelon","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Oct<\/span> 17<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"home featured","event_time":"6:00pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/Cocomelon_436x320_MER-3ac76f63e4.jpg","category":{"name":"Special Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"JONAS BROTHERS","media_tagline":"with The All-American Rejects","event_body":"JONAS20: Living the Dream” tour – a powerful, full-circle celebration of their 20-year journey from performing in malls to headlining the biggest stadiums in the world.\n\n \n\nFor the Jonas Brothers, this tour is about more than just the music — it’s about proving that dreams really do come true. From humble beginnings playing malls and small stages to selling out arenas and stadiums worldwide, the band is living proof of what happens when passion meets persistence. With this tour, they’re inviting their fans to live their dreams too — from once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences like performing at a fan’s wedding to flying alongside the band to a show, Jonas Brothers are making this tour just as unforgettable for their fans as it is for them.\n\n \n\nEach night will take fans on a full, career-spanning journey — with dedicated sets from every chapter of Jonas including Nick Jonas & the Administration, Nick Jonas’ solo career, Joe Jonas’ solo work, and DNCE — all leading up to an unforgettable headlining performance from the Jonas Brothers.\n\n \n\nThe All-American Rejects will open.\n\n \n\n \n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/JonasBros2025_1248x680-991fa9902a.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/events\/detail\/jonas-brothers-1","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Nov<\/span> 8<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"home featured","event_time":"7:30pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/JonasBros2025_436x320-f388ab8738.jpg","category":{"name":"Special Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"JOHN LEGEND","media_tagline":"Get Lifted Tour","event_body":" \n\nJohn Legend is an EGOT-winning, critically acclaimed, multiplatinum artist and producer, who has garnered 13 Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Tony Award and three Emmy Awards, among others. Legend is one of only nineteen people in the prestigious EGOT club and has released nine celebrated albums over the course of his career, including Get Lifted (2004), Once Again (2006), Evolver (2008), Love in the Future (2013), Darkness and Light (2016), A Legendary Christmas Deluxe (2019), Bigger Love (2020), LEGEND (2022), and most recently, LEGEND (Solo Piano Version) (2023). \n\nOn August 30th, Legend will release his tenth studio album My Favorite Dream, via Republic Records: Kids & Family. An album of sing-alongs and lullabies for children and families, the project was produced by singer-songwriter-multi-instrumentalist Sufjan Stevens. Upcoming, Legend will be a coach on Season 27 of NBC’s The Voice, his 10th season on the popular singing competition show.\n\nBeyond his music career, Legend is a co-founder of Get Lifted Film Co., a production company which has developed projects with major networks including ABC, NBC, FOX, HBO, Showtime, Netflix, and FX, alongside co-founders Mike Jackson and Ty Stiklorius. Aside from film, TV and theater, Get Lifted has partnered with Zando to form Get Lifted Books, which builds upon Get Lifted Film Co.’s mission of spotlighting stories from dynamic creatives.\n\nIn 2023, Legend launched Loved01, his effective and affordable unisex skincare brand formulated to treat the needs of melanin-rich skin. As an activist, Legend launched FREEAMERICA in 2015 to change the conversation surrounding criminal justice policies and to end mass incarceration.\n\n \n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/JohnLegend_1248x680-a5e1169715.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/events\/detail\/john-legend","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Nov<\/span> 10<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"home featured","event_time":"8:00pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/JohnLegend_436x320-12fb671146.jpg","category":{"name":"Special Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Bert Kreischer","media_tagline":"Permission to Party","event_body":"Bert Kreischer’s career has evolved from Rolling Stone Magazine’s "Number One Partier in the Nation” to one of the top grossing stand-up comics in the business, movie star, leading podcaster and entrepreneur.   According to Forbes, Kreischer has been hailed as, “one of the best storytellers of his generation, seamlessly and sincerely sharing anecdotes about his family and fatherhood while proving that there’s a way to take his [party-boy] antics into middle-age.” In 2024, Kreischer had the #6 highest grossing comedy tour worldwide, a huge accomplishment as he only toured 6 months, from January to June.\n \n\nIn addition to being named, “one of the US’s top stand-ups over the past decade,” by The Guardian, Kreischer is a world-renowned podcaster, hosting Bertcast, with over 600 episodes, and 2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura, which consistently charts in the top 10 comedy podcasts worldwide. Kreischer also created, hosts, and produces his YouTube cooking show, Something’s Burning, which has earned over 45.3M views to date. On social media, Kreischer boasts impressive numbers totaling 13.4M fans across all platforms, and 280M total views on his YouTube channel alone.\n\n \n\n \n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/BertKreischer_COLUOH_1248x680-784f1895df.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/events\/detail\/bert-kreischer","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Nov<\/span> 21<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"home featured","event_time":"7:00pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/BertKreischer_COLUOH_436x320-1924914bc5.jpg","category":{"name":"Special Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Brad Williams","media_tagline":"Mershon Auditorium","event_body":"Pound for pound, Brad Williams is the funniest comedian in the country right now. Williams started doing stand-up comedy as a teenager and has been touring successfully ever since. \n\nHe has parlayed live performances into a multitude of stand-up television appearances, including The Tonight Show, Dave Attell’s Comedy Underground, and Jimmy Kimmel Live. His first one-hour special, Fun Size, was the highest rated special on Showtime, and a year later, he followed that up with his second one, Daddy Issues, which was even more successful. His third special in three years was an uproarious one, hosting some of the edgiest comedians in the country.  His groundbreaking special on Netflix, The Degenerates, garnered rave reviews.\n\nAlso an accomplished actor, Williams has appeared on numerous TV shows and feature films, including FX’s Legit, Sam and Cat, Mind of Mencia, Pitboss, a recurring role on the Hulu original show Deadbeat, and memorable roles in a plethora of movies, including Little Evil, produced by Scott Stuber (Ted), as well as the Netflix original Christopher Guest film, Mascots, and most recently Reno 911: It’s A Wonderful Heist.\n\nRecently, Brad became the first stand-up comedian to headline a Cirque de Soleil show in their 30 year history, when he agreed to launch—and do a three month run of—their newest show Mad Apple, at the magnificent 1200 seat New York New York Theater in Las Vegas. The show became an immediate smash hit to rave revues, singling out Williams for his incredible ability to captivate his audiences with his extraordinary performances.\n\nIn addition to stand-up and acting, Williams co-created and co-hosted one of the most successful podcasts in the world, with friend and fellow comic Adam Ray, entitled About Last Night, which was always a mainstay on the iTunes charts during their five year run. Additionally, he is also a regular contributor with a series of incredibly funny appearances on several national radio and podcast platforms, including KROQ’s Kevin and Bean Show and The Adam Carolla Show.  Williams’ humorous and inspiring observations on disability, relationships, sex, and race consistently win over audiences; proving anyone can overcome their shortcomings. \n\n \n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/BradWilliams_1248x680-0c6aee4874.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/events\/detail\/brad-williams","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Dec<\/span> 13<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"home featured","event_time":"7:00pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/BradWilliams_436x320-174913514d.jpg","category":{"name":"Special Events","id":"1"}},{"media_header":"Athletics at The Schottenstein Center","media_title":"OHIO STATE BUCKEYES","media_tagline":"","media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/Athletics_1248x680-63a188769b.jpg","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/assets\/img\/Athletics_1248x680-63a188769b.t.jpg","media_file_custom":false,"media_file_custom_thumb":false,"media_link":"https:\/\/www.schottensteincenter.com\/events\/buckeyes","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":false}]}