COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A slate of upcoming shows hosted by the owner of the Athenaeum Theatre in Columbus have been canceled.
TempleLive, an entertainment venue operator that owns the Athenaeum, has axed its lineup at the theatre through December. A statement on the company's website states, "there are currently no upcoming events," and links to Ticketmaster, which lists TempleLive's previously planned Athenaeum shows as canceled and states that ticketholders will receive refunds.
However, a series of several other performances put on by Celebrity Etc Presents, a local concert organizer, are scheduled to go on as planned at the Athenaeum, including The Waterboys' North American Tour stop on Friday, An Evening with Geordie Greep on Sept. 18, and The Weight Band on Sept. 19.
TempleLive's cancellations come after the company acquired the Athenaeum in early 2024. The purchase added to the entertainment group's portfolio of Masonic buildings turned music venues, including in Cleveland; Wichita, Kansas; and Fort Smith, Arkansas. The company has canceled its shows in those cities as well, according to local news reports.
The Athenaeum Theatre at 32 N. Fourth St. in Columbus. (Franklin County Auditor's Office)In a Sept. 5 interview with Arkansas outlet Talk Business & Politics, Lance Beaty, the CEO of TempleLive owner Beaty Capital, said "market power consolidation" has forced the company to begin sunsetting operations in its various cities.
"We are simply an outsider in an insider's business," Beaty said. "No matter how much money you throw at it or how creative you think you are, if you're not on the inside, you're not in."
Located at 32 N. Fourth St., the Athenaeum was constructed in 1896 as a Masonic Temple and underwent expansions in 1914 and 1934. In 1996, the building was purchased and renovated to include a new air conditioning system, paint, carpeting, and flooring to transform it into a premier Columbus event and wedding venue.
Fox in the Snow sets October opening for fifth central Ohio caféWhen TempleLive acquired the historic venue last year, senior talent buyer Justin Bridgwater said the company aimed to bring 100 performances to the theatre each year.
"The Athenaeum's rich history and architectural beauty make it a notable venue in the Midwest," Bridgwater said in the 2024 announcement. "The Athenaeum will soon be a sought-after destination for popular artists from diverse genres."
The Athenaeum's upcoming TempleLive lineup included magician Jason Ladanye, paranormal investigator and writer Amy Bruni, rock band Screeching Weasel, and comedian Dan Soder.
Editor's Note: A previous version of this story incorrectly said all upcoming shows at the Athenaeum Theatre have been canceled.
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