Skip to main content
My Shows
News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

Paul Batterson - Page 11

Paul Batterson

Since 2013, Paul Batterson has had a secret life: being a volunteer writer for BroadwayWorld. During this time, he has had the pleasure to see some of the best plays, musicals, and concerts, interview some of his personal heroes (Joe Walsh, Steven Page, and Ben Folds) and industry leaders (Andrew Lippa and Nathan Tysen) and watching Columbus theatre scene grow and grow. Batterson graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in journalism and from Capital University with a teaching license. He has been married to his lovely wife Nancy for over three decades and has two grown children in Alicia Millerson, an actress in Denver, and Grant Batterson, who is heading to grad school in England.

Get an Alert Each Time Paul Batterson Writes

Contact Paul Batterson

Learn More About Paul Batterson

First Show

Marmalade Gumdrops

Favorite Show

I think EVITA is one of my favorite shows. It is great story telling about an event I knew nothing about and it changed my thinking of what a Broadway show could be.

Favorite Stories

  • Henry Winkler - As a child growing up in the 70s, a person couldn't get any cooler than the Fonz. Getting a chance to meet Henry Winkler and hear tell the stories of his life journey was amazing.
  • Waiting in line half the adventure for Walsh fans - How many times do you get a chance to meet one of your heroes? It was so interesting to spend three or so hours with fans waiting to meet Joe Walsh at a record signing in his home town of Columbus, Ohio.
  • Squeeze’s Difford ready to test road waters in band’s NomadBand tour - Chris Difford pens some of the most poetic, thoughtful lyrics out there. It was interesting to sit down with him (via the miracle of Zoom) and see how he does it.
  • DEAR EVAN, Thanks For Everything. Sincerely, Columbus. - I truly enjoyed DEAR EVAN HANSEN because of the way it took the audience on a journey through despair to hope. It tackles some of the big issues of today (teenage suicide and social media) in a way that didn't sound preachy or like an afterschool special.
  • TOXIC AVENGER Earns a Glowing Review - You have to love a show whose opening line is a warning: The story we're about to tell you is so disturbing, we've stationed a registered nurse outside in the lobby. She is armed with a tranquilizer dart gun for those needing sedation. She also has Xanax and Vicodin she got off the internet."


Review: DISNEY'S FROZEN at Ohio Theatre

Review: DISNEY'S FROZEN at Ohio Theatre

July 29, 2023

What did our critic think of DISNEY'S FROZEN at Ohio Theatre? Utilizing dynamic performances, a new cache of songs, and some of that good ol’ Mouse-powered magic, DISNEY’S FROZEN keeps the audience, both young and old, engaged with the two-act musical.

Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Garden Theatre

Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Garden Theatre

July 16, 2023

What did our critic think of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Garden Theatre? Thanks to an amazing catalog of songs, a powerhouse cast and the tight orchestration, the musical, which closes July 30 , is one of the “can’t be missed” shows this summer.

Feature: BLUEY'S BIG PLAY at Palace Theater

Feature: BLUEY'S BIG PLAY at Palace Theater

June 21, 2023

For Rosemary Myers, the director of BLUEY’S BIG PLAY, the biggest challenge of bringing the popular Australian children’s program to the stage is “a matter of physics.

Review: REVIEW: PRINCESS BRIDE at Palace Theater

Review: REVIEW: PRINCESS BRIDE at Palace Theater

May 1, 2023

What did our critic think of REVIEW: PRINCESS BRIDE at Palace Theater? The throng of attendees turned the showing into part rock concert, part Episcopal Church “call and response” worship service.

REVIEW: A YANKEE GOES HOME at At Abbey Theater Of Dublin

REVIEW: A YANKEE GOES HOME at At Abbey Theater Of Dublin

April 17, 2023

What did our critic think of REVIEW: A YANKEE GOES HOME at At Abbey Theater Of Dublin? When he first learned the Abbey Theater of Dublin was interested in doing the world premiere of A YANKEE GOES HOME, Irish American playwright Sean Cooney was thrilled to be doing a production in his homeland.

Review: CAPA SEASON at Ohio And Palace Theatres

Review: CAPA SEASON at Ohio And Palace Theatres

April 5, 2023

What did our critic think of CAPA SEASON at Ohio And Palace Theatres? Be it their birthday, anniversary, Halloween, or the Fourth of July, everyone has a special day to which they look forward.

Feature: INTO THE WOODS at Short North Stage

Feature: INTO THE WOODS at Short North Stage

March 9, 2023

After reciting the 'The Witch's Entrance' for 19 shows in Short North Stage's production of INTO THE WOODS, Diana DeGarmo may never look at a salad the same way again.

Review: SLAVE PLAY at Short North Stage

Review: SLAVE PLAY at Short North Stage

February 5, 2023

What did our critic think of SLAVE PLAY at Short North Stage? People always ask critics two questions: “did you like it?” and “is it worth seeing?” When it comes time to discuss SLAVE PLAY, these two questions are going to be tough to answer.




BroadwayWorld TV


Ticket Central
Hot Show
Tickets From $59
Hot Show
Tickets From $71
Hot Show
Tickets From $71
Hot Show
Tickets From $95