CABARET AT THE COMMONS
- with Tracie Thoms
Tracie Thoms, star of the film and Broadway production of Rent, the hit TV series 9-1-1, and more, debuts her show at Cabaret at the Commons! Her solo show has been hailed as “captivating and soulful” by BroadwayWorld. Hear some of her favorite songs by beloved performers like Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, John Legend, and Bonnie Raitt. Tracie will share her special stories and memories from a long and successful career in TV, film and on Broadway!
Thursday, October 9, 2025 · The Commons · 7:30 PM
Thursday, October 9, 2025
The Commons · 7:30 PM
- Thursday, October 9, 2025
- The Commons
- Cabaret Starts at 7:30 PM
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Whether you’re a seasoned cabaret enthusiast or a curious first-time listener, the 2025 Fall Series promises new discoveries, unforgettable performances, and a musical journey unlike any you’ve ever seen.
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About Tracie Thoms
Tracie Thoms has had wide-ranging success in film, television and theatre throughout her busy career.
Tracie was a series regular opposite Oscar winner Octavia Spencer on the Apple series, Truth Be Told and played a supporting role in the David Frankel film, Jerry and Marge Go Large for Paramount+. She’s currently recurring on ABC’s 9-1-1.
Tracie realized a long-held dream when she starred as ‘Joanne’ in the final weeks of the historic Broadway run of the iconic musical, Rent. She played the same key role in Sony’s film of Rent opposite Rosario Dawson and Idina Menzel. She was seen opposite Bruce Willis and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in Rian Johnson’s Looper, and with Denzel Washington in Safe House. She starred with Kurt Russell in Quentin Tarantino’s Grindhouse: Death Proof and opposite Anne Hathaway in David Frankel’s The Devil Wears Prada. She was also featured in Columbia’s remake of Annie with Jamie Foxx and Quvenzhane Wallis. She’s been featured in dozens of indie films throughout her career.
Tracie starred on Broadway most recently in the acclaimed production of James Lapine’s Falsettos. She also starred opposite Dulé Hill and Mekhi Phifer in Stick Fly, and opposite Alfre Woodard in Drowning Crow. She starred Off-Broadway in Working at Encores! Off-Center, with Oscar nominee John Hawkes in the world premiere of David Auburn’s Lost Lake at Manhattan Theatre Club, and she was a lead in the acclaimed The Exonerated at The Culture Project. She’s been featured in The 24 Hour Plays, The 24 Hour Musicals, and 10 Things To Do Before I Die at New York’s Second Stage.
Tracie was a series regular for six years on CBS’ Cold Case. She starred for Fox in Wonderfalls and recurred on ABC’s Station 19, OWN’s Queen Sugar, Hulu’s The First, WGN’s Gone, Lifetime’s UnREAL, Netflix’s Love and NBC’s Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector. She’s guest starred on Veep, Person of Interest, Suits, The Shield, The Good Wife, The Mindy Project, Criminal Minds, The Affair, The Good Doctor, Grey’s Anatomy, Mad About You, Run, Curb Your Enthusiasm and NCIS: Los Angeles.
Tracie began studying acting in her hometown of Baltimore at age 9. She attended high school at the prestigious Baltimore School for the Arts. Later, she received a bachelor of fine arts degree from Howard University and a graduate degree in acting from New York City’s renowned Juilliard School.
Food & Drink
Enjoy a pre-show bite or post-concert treat! Local restaurants and cafés in Columbus offer a range of dining options.
Venue Parking
On-Street Parking: three hour limit on Thursdays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (it’s unlimited after 5:00 PM)
Public Parking Garage: located on Jackson Street between 4th and 5th Streets, one block northwest of The Commons (directly across from the post office).
The parking garage is free for the first hour and $1.00/2 hours of parking each additional hour. Paid parking is enforced until 8:00 PM Thursday.
Assigned Seating
Cabaret events take place at The Commons’ 8,000+ square feet Nugent-Custer Performance Hall on the 2nd floor. The space accommodates 425 seated (round tables) or 700 theater style. The complete theatrical stage, lighting, sound, Brazilian cherry floors, and incredible downtown views make this performance space one-of-a-kind.
Seating is assigned and is determined by ticket order date. Your table assignment will be emailed to you in the days leading up to the event. Check in with us at our “Info Table” at the venue to confirm your table assignment before the show.
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Assigned seating is based on time of purchase. Groups wanting to sit together must purchase their tickets together, no exceptions. All ticket sales are final. No refunds will be issued after a sale is complete. Cabaret dates, times, artists, venues subject to change.