On stage at OSU Black Box Theatre in Columbus: Dead Man's Cell Phone
October 30, 31 and November 4, 5, 6, 2026 at OSU Black Box Theatre, Columbus
About this event
Dead Man's Cell Phone is scheduled for October 30, 31 and November 4, 5, 6, 2026 at OSU Black Box Theatre, Columbus. The line-up includes Ohio State Department of Theatre.
An incessantly ringing cell phone at the cafe table of a dead man leads Jean on a surreal journey where she encounters the dead mans family and mistress and eventually even speaks with the dead man himself. Sarah Ruhls magical realism comedy explores the nature of memory and how technology both connects and isolates us where the mundane cell phone becomes a magical device transporting her character beyond the boundaries of the living world to the afterlife. MacArthur Fellow Sarah Ruhl is one of the most widely produced playwrights in the United States. Previous Ohio State Theatre productions of Ruhls work include Orlando, In the Next Room (Or the Vibrator Play), and Eurydice.
Tickets & house rules
No late seating or reentry. No Exchanges or Refunds.
Event details
- Date
- October 30, 31 and November 4, 5, 6, 2026
- Time
- 7:30 PM local time
- Venue
- OSU Black Box Theatre
- Address
- Ohio State University Department of Theatre, Film, and Media, Columbus, OH 43210, United States
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Plays & Musicals · Drama
- Accessibility
- ADA Wheelchair Accessible seating is available for purchase. Each wheelchair accessible ticket can include up to 3 companion tickets. Limited Mobility seating is available for purchase. Please select wheelchair accessible from the "Type of Accessible Tickets" menu and proceed with purchase. You may purchase up to 3 companion tickets with each limited mobility ticket.
Upcoming dates (5)
Venue & getting there
OSU Black Box Theatre
Ohio State University Department of Theatre, Film, and Media, Columbus, OH 43210
How to get to OSU Black Box Theatre
- Greyhound BusBus stop510 m
6 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 180 m away.
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Your visit to OSU Black Box Theatre
- Date
- October 30, 31 and November 4, 5, 6, 2026
- Getting there
- Greyhound Bus (bus stop), 510 m – about 6 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 180 m away
- Staying nearby
- 1 hotel within walking distance; the closest is The Blackwell Inn (580 m)
Every upcoming Ohio State Department of Theatre date
- The Importance of Being EarnestOSU Proscenium Theatre, Columbus
- The Wise Woman of HoxtonColumbus Performing Arts Center, Columbus
Good to know
When is “Dead Man's Cell Phone”?
Dead Man's Cell Phone takes place on October 30, 31 and November 4, 5, 6, 2026.
Where is “Dead Man's Cell Phone” held?
Venue: OSU Black Box Theatre, Ohio State University Department of Theatre, Film, and Media, Columbus, OH 43210, United States.
How much are tickets for “Dead Man's Cell Phone”?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Where can I buy tickets for “Dead Man's Cell Phone”?
Tickets are sold by Ticketmaster. The ticket button on this page takes you straight to the official listing, with live availability and the final price.
How do I get to OSU Black Box Theatre by public transport?
The closest stop is Greyhound Bus (bus stop), 510 m from OSU Black Box Theatre – roughly 6 minutes on foot.
Can I park near OSU Black Box Theatre?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 180 m away.
Where else is Ohio State Department of Theatre performing?
Ohio State Department of Theatre also has 2 more dates coming up, for example Columbus (Nov 13 and Dec 3, 2026).
