BWW Reviews: Creatively Conceived and Thought-Provoking WORKING at Blank Canvas
by Roy Berko - May 04, 2013
Probing into the lives of real people often yields fascinating theatre. The classical musical CHORUS LINE was based on interviews that Elyrian, James Kirkwood, wove into a fascinating tale of the true life and theatrical experiences of Broadway singers and dancers.
by Roy Berko - May 04, 2013
Probing into the lives of real people often yields fascinating theatre. The classical musical CHORUS LINE was based on interviews that Elyrian, James Kirkwood, wove into a fascinating tale of the true life and theatrical experiences of Broadway singers and dancers.
Cleveland Orchestra Public Square Concert Set for 7/1
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2013
The Cleveland Orchestra, under the direction of William Eddins, will perform The Star-Spangled Spectacular brought to you by Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, its 24th annual free community concert in downtown Cleveland, on Monday, July 1, on Public Square. The family-friendly concert and pre-concert festivities will be hosted by WCPN ideastream's Dee Perry.
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2013
The Cleveland Orchestra, under the direction of William Eddins, will perform The Star-Spangled Spectacular brought to you by Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, its 24th annual free community concert in downtown Cleveland, on Monday, July 1, on Public Square. The family-friendly concert and pre-concert festivities will be hosted by WCPN ideastream's Dee Perry.
convergence-continuum to Present First-Ever Musical THRILL ME, 5/17-6/8
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2013
convergence-continuum continues its 2013 Season: Ruled by Passion with its first-ever musical: the Ohio premiere of Thrill Me: the Leopold & Loeb Story, book, music and lyrics by Stephen Dolginoff.
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2013
convergence-continuum continues its 2013 Season: Ruled by Passion with its first-ever musical: the Ohio premiere of Thrill Me: the Leopold & Loeb Story, book, music and lyrics by Stephen Dolginoff.
The Cleveland Orchestra Appoints Alexandra Preucil as Assistant Concertmaster
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2013
Music Director Franz Welser-Most and The Cleveland Orchestra today announced the appointment of a new Assistant Concertmaster and a new member of the second violin section. Alexandra Preucil has been appointed Assistant Concertmaster.
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2013
Music Director Franz Welser-Most and The Cleveland Orchestra today announced the appointment of a new Assistant Concertmaster and a new member of the second violin section. Alexandra Preucil has been appointed Assistant Concertmaster.
BWW Reviews: THE LYONS Roars at Dobama Theatre
by Roy Berko - April 27, 2013
Nicky Silver's absurdist play, THE LYONS, gets an excellent production at Dobama. The balance between comedy and tragedy should get positive audience response and inspire some personal awareness.
by Roy Berko - April 27, 2013
Nicky Silver's absurdist play, THE LYONS, gets an excellent production at Dobama. The balance between comedy and tragedy should get positive audience response and inspire some personal awareness.
Playhousesquare Presents Pajanimals: Pajama Playdate Today
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2013
For the first time ever, The Jim Henson Company's Pajanimalsare packing their bags and hitting the road to bring a brand new live musical production to PlayhouseSquare today, April 27 for one performance only.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2013
For the first time ever, The Jim Henson Company's Pajanimalsare packing their bags and hitting the road to bring a brand new live musical production to PlayhouseSquare today, April 27 for one performance only.
The Cleveland Orchestra Announces Gordon Square Residency
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2013
The Cleveland Orchestra presents its inaugural neighborhood residency in Northeast Ohio from May 11 through 17, 2013, in Cleveland's Gordon Square Arts District. During this first residency, the Orchestra will offer 16 events in the community throughout the week, including performances by Cleveland Orchestra musicians, ensembles from the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra and Youth Chorus, a Cleveland Orchestra concert preview, and educational programs for local students. All of the events will be free and open to the public. Leaders and representatives from Gordon Square businesses and associations have partnered with the Orchestra to plan and host the week's activities.
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2013
The Cleveland Orchestra presents its inaugural neighborhood residency in Northeast Ohio from May 11 through 17, 2013, in Cleveland's Gordon Square Arts District. During this first residency, the Orchestra will offer 16 events in the community throughout the week, including performances by Cleveland Orchestra musicians, ensembles from the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra and Youth Chorus, a Cleveland Orchestra concert preview, and educational programs for local students. All of the events will be free and open to the public. Leaders and representatives from Gordon Square businesses and associations have partnered with the Orchestra to plan and host the week's activities.
High School in the Spotlight: Napoleon High School, OH
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2013
Today, we're thrilled to feature the Napoleon High School Drama Club under the direction of Teresa Morgan, Taylor Moyer, and Jim Murcko!
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2013
Today, we're thrilled to feature the Napoleon High School Drama Club under the direction of Teresa Morgan, Taylor Moyer, and Jim Murcko!
BWW Reviews: RICH GIRL, a Sure to Please the Audience Production at Cleveland Play House
by Roy Berko - April 25, 2013
The plot: self-made vindictive wealthy person, inhibited daughter, handsome suitor who may be after her money, parent attempts to torpedo the relationship. Sound familiar? It should. That's basically the storyline of the Henry James novella WASHINGTON SQUARE and the play and film, THE HEIRESS. It's also the basic description of Victoria Stewart's RICH GIRL which takes from the past, but the play which is opening Cleveland Play House's 2013 NEW. THEATRE. FESTIVAL., adds comedy, infuses a little intrigue, and takes a 21st century twist.
by Roy Berko - April 25, 2013
The plot: self-made vindictive wealthy person, inhibited daughter, handsome suitor who may be after her money, parent attempts to torpedo the relationship. Sound familiar? It should. That's basically the storyline of the Henry James novella WASHINGTON SQUARE and the play and film, THE HEIRESS. It's also the basic description of Victoria Stewart's RICH GIRL which takes from the past, but the play which is opening Cleveland Play House's 2013 NEW. THEATRE. FESTIVAL., adds comedy, infuses a little intrigue, and takes a 21st century twist.
BWW Reviews: THE ICEMAN COMETH, a Four-Hour Marathon at Ensemble
by Roy Berko - April 23, 2013
Eugene O'Neill, along with such writers as Anton Chekhov, Henrik Ibsen and August Strindberg, transformed western theatre. They transitioned the stage from a place for escapist ideas into a mecca for the examination of real life problems. The quartet laid the foundation for what is now known as 'the modern theatre' and laid the groundwork for such luminaries as Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams and William Inge.
by Roy Berko - April 23, 2013
Eugene O'Neill, along with such writers as Anton Chekhov, Henrik Ibsen and August Strindberg, transformed western theatre. They transitioned the stage from a place for escapist ideas into a mecca for the examination of real life problems. The quartet laid the foundation for what is now known as 'the modern theatre' and laid the groundwork for such luminaries as Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams and William Inge.
Nick Jr.'s The Fresh Beat Band Returns to PlayhouseSquare, 11/22; Tickets on Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2013
The Fresh Beat Band, Nickelodeon's preschool music group and stars of the hit TV series of the same name, are giving fans one more chance to see them live as they hit the road again for 60 performances on their nationwide concert tour. The Live concert comes to PlayhouseSquare's State Theatre on Friday, November 22 at 6:30 pm for on performance only! The wildly popular The Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert Tour will resume on Nov. 12, 2013 in San Antonio, TX.
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2013
The Fresh Beat Band, Nickelodeon's preschool music group and stars of the hit TV series of the same name, are giving fans one more chance to see them live as they hit the road again for 60 performances on their nationwide concert tour. The Live concert comes to PlayhouseSquare's State Theatre on Friday, November 22 at 6:30 pm for on performance only! The wildly popular The Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert Tour will resume on Nov. 12, 2013 in San Antonio, TX.
THE ICEMAN COMETH Plays Ensemble Theatre, Now thru 5/12
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2013
Ensemble Theatre concludes its critically acclaimed 33rd Season with THE ICEMAN COMETH by Eugene O'Neill, directed by Ian Wolfgang Hinz with assistant director Valerie Young, tonight, April 19 - May 12, 2013.
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2013
Ensemble Theatre concludes its critically acclaimed 33rd Season with THE ICEMAN COMETH by Eugene O'Neill, directed by Ian Wolfgang Hinz with assistant director Valerie Young, tonight, April 19 - May 12, 2013.
COLUMBUS FIRST to Join Gallery Hop with a Pet Adoption Fair Beginning 5/4
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2013
The Columbus First Free Will Baptist Church (49 E. Third Ave.) will join the Short North's Gallery Hop for the very first time by hosting a Pet Adoption Fair in its parking lot. Located just one block east of High Street between Second and Third Avenues, the church will host a Pet Adoption Fair for six consecutive Gallery Hop dates beginning May 4.
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2013
The Columbus First Free Will Baptist Church (49 E. Third Ave.) will join the Short North's Gallery Hop for the very first time by hosting a Pet Adoption Fair in its parking lot. Located just one block east of High Street between Second and Third Avenues, the church will host a Pet Adoption Fair for six consecutive Gallery Hop dates beginning May 4.
Beck Youth Theater Presents BYE BYE BIRDIE, 5/10-19
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2013
Beck Center Youth Theater presents the Broadway hit musical comedy, Bye Bye Birdie, May 10-12 and 17-19, 2013 on the Mackey Main Stage. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays with a special student matinee performance 10 a.m. Thursday, May 16. Tickets are now on sale at beckcenter.org.
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2013
Beck Center Youth Theater presents the Broadway hit musical comedy, Bye Bye Birdie, May 10-12 and 17-19, 2013 on the Mackey Main Stage. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays with a special student matinee performance 10 a.m. Thursday, May 16. Tickets are now on sale at beckcenter.org.
2nd Annual Bike for Beck Rides Comes to Lakewood, 5/19
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2013
Be on the lookout for one-of-a-kind hand-decorated bikes all around Lakewood as part of Bike Your Art Out, an art installation publicizing Connect to Beck's second annual Bike for Beck bicycle tour on Sunday, May 19, 2013. With over a hundred riders and several hundred more attendees at Beck Fest following last year's bicycle tour, the inaugural event was a tremendous success. This year, C2B hopes to build on last year's accomplishments and offer even more activities, art displays, food, music, and other cycling-related fun.
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2013
Be on the lookout for one-of-a-kind hand-decorated bikes all around Lakewood as part of Bike Your Art Out, an art installation publicizing Connect to Beck's second annual Bike for Beck bicycle tour on Sunday, May 19, 2013. With over a hundred riders and several hundred more attendees at Beck Fest following last year's bicycle tour, the inaugural event was a tremendous success. This year, C2B hopes to build on last year's accomplishments and offer even more activities, art displays, food, music, and other cycling-related fun.
BWW Reviews: none too fragile's WHITE PEOPLE is Wrenching, Powerful Theater
by Roy Berko - April 14, 2013
WHITE PEOPLE is very well worthwhile for anyone who thinks that gaining insight into personal ideas and values is a mission of theatre. You won't leave this production the same person as when you entered. This is compelling theater!
by Roy Berko - April 14, 2013
WHITE PEOPLE is very well worthwhile for anyone who thinks that gaining insight into personal ideas and values is a mission of theatre. You won't leave this production the same person as when you entered. This is compelling theater!
Beck Center for the Arts Offering Adult Arts Education Classes in Tremont
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2013
Tremont West Development Corporation has announced that Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood is the recipient the 2013 Storefront Incubator Program. Beginning May 15, Beck Center will begin using the storefront located at 2406 Professor Avenue to offer a series of adult arts education classes in visual arts and improvisational theater. A grand opening reception will be held from 6 to 10 pm on Friday, May 10, to coincide with the May Tremont ArtWalk.
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2013
Tremont West Development Corporation has announced that Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood is the recipient the 2013 Storefront Incubator Program. Beginning May 15, Beck Center will begin using the storefront located at 2406 Professor Avenue to offer a series of adult arts education classes in visual arts and improvisational theater. A grand opening reception will be held from 6 to 10 pm on Friday, May 10, to coincide with the May Tremont ArtWalk.
The CSO Will Conclude 2012-13 Season With a FANTASTIQUE FINALE in May
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2013
Jean-Marie and the Columbus Symphony conclude the 2013-14 Masterworks season with the ultra-colorful, dream-like landscapes of Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique. Acclaimed violin soloist Vadim Gluzman will perform the haunting concerto by Alban Berg that quotes the lovely Bach chorale melody which opens the concert.
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2013
Jean-Marie and the Columbus Symphony conclude the 2013-14 Masterworks season with the ultra-colorful, dream-like landscapes of Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique. Acclaimed violin soloist Vadim Gluzman will perform the haunting concerto by Alban Berg that quotes the lovely Bach chorale melody which opens the concert.
BWW Reviews: Compelling WAR HORSE Grasps the Imagination at the Palace
by Roy Berko - April 11, 2013
One of the fears of seeing a show which I regarded as one of the most mesmerizing that I've ever seen, was that the touring company of WARHORSE would fade by comparison. It did, somewhat, but still came out an exciting winner in the derby called theatre.
by Roy Berko - April 11, 2013
One of the fears of seeing a show which I regarded as one of the most mesmerizing that I've ever seen, was that the touring company of WARHORSE would fade by comparison. It did, somewhat, but still came out an exciting winner in the derby called theatre.
The Humanities Institute's Public Humanities Lecture Series to Feature Jill Lepore, 4/24
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2013
The Humanities Institute's Public Humanities Lecture Series features Jill Lepore, the David Woods Kemper '41 Professor of American History at Harvard College and staff writer at the New Yorker on Wednesday, April 24, at 3:30 pm at the Wexner Center for the Arts Film/Video Theater. Lepore will discuss her new book, Book of Ages: The Life and Opinions of Jane Franklin (Knopf in 2013), a biography of Ben Franklin's sister. A reception and book signing will follow the lecture.
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2013
The Humanities Institute's Public Humanities Lecture Series features Jill Lepore, the David Woods Kemper '41 Professor of American History at Harvard College and staff writer at the New Yorker on Wednesday, April 24, at 3:30 pm at the Wexner Center for the Arts Film/Video Theater. Lepore will discuss her new book, Book of Ages: The Life and Opinions of Jane Franklin (Knopf in 2013), a biography of Ben Franklin's sister. A reception and book signing will follow the lecture.
PlayhouseSquare Announces 3 New Shows On Sale Friday
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2013
Tickets go on sale Fri. April 12th at 11 am for comedian/actor BILL BURR's June 14th Palace Theatre show (8 pm), and also for the Irish singing quintet CELTIC THUNDER's October 16th 7:30 pm concert "Mythology" in the State Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2013
Tickets go on sale Fri. April 12th at 11 am for comedian/actor BILL BURR's June 14th Palace Theatre show (8 pm), and also for the Irish singing quintet CELTIC THUNDER's October 16th 7:30 pm concert "Mythology" in the State Theatre.
BWW Reviews: Actors' Summit's MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD - Delightful, Thought-Provoking
by Roy Berko - April 08, 2013
The great fear of realizing that MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD is a series of vignettes which look at varying phases of motherhood, is that it will turn out to be a Hallmark sentimental mindless experience. Fear not. The eighteen authors of the vignettes avoid making the experience sappy and purely entertaining. Instead, there is a balance of humor, pathos, and social commentary.
by Roy Berko - April 08, 2013
The great fear of realizing that MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD is a series of vignettes which look at varying phases of motherhood, is that it will turn out to be a Hallmark sentimental mindless experience. Fear not. The eighteen authors of the vignettes avoid making the experience sappy and purely entertaining. Instead, there is a balance of humor, pathos, and social commentary.
BWW Reviews: PERHAPS PERICLES - A Maybe Shakespeare Script at Cesear's Forum
by Roy Berko - April 07, 2013
For those who are interested in seeing a version of what may be the very little performed PERHAPS PERICLES, the Cesear's Forum's showing is a good opportunity.
by Roy Berko - April 07, 2013
For those who are interested in seeing a version of what may be the very little performed PERHAPS PERICLES, the Cesear's Forum's showing is a good opportunity.
THE TENORS to Bring New Album to Columbus, 5/8
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2013
Since their inception just five years ago, The Tenors have been thrilling audiences worldwide with their powerful voices and memorable melodies singing a blend of classical music and contemporary pop. Victor Micallef, Clifton Murray, Remigo Pereira, and Fraser Walters have performed on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" (with Celine Dion), for Her Majesty The Queen during her Diamond Jubilee at Windsor Castle, the live broadcast of the 2011 Emmy Awards in LA, at the opening ceremonies of Vancouver's 2010 Olympics, and for the NBA, MLB, and NHL All-Star Games. They have shared the stage with Sarah McLachlan, Neil Young, Paul Anka, Justin Bieber, Paul McCartney, Brian McKnight, David Foster, and Natalie Cole among others. For their live Columbus performance, The Tenors will draw selections from their new album, Lead With Your Heart, as well as some of their past hits.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2013
Since their inception just five years ago, The Tenors have been thrilling audiences worldwide with their powerful voices and memorable melodies singing a blend of classical music and contemporary pop. Victor Micallef, Clifton Murray, Remigo Pereira, and Fraser Walters have performed on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" (with Celine Dion), for Her Majesty The Queen during her Diamond Jubilee at Windsor Castle, the live broadcast of the 2011 Emmy Awards in LA, at the opening ceremonies of Vancouver's 2010 Olympics, and for the NBA, MLB, and NHL All-Star Games. They have shared the stage with Sarah McLachlan, Neil Young, Paul Anka, Justin Bieber, Paul McCartney, Brian McKnight, David Foster, and Natalie Cole among others. For their live Columbus performance, The Tenors will draw selections from their new album, Lead With Your Heart, as well as some of their past hits.
ACCAD Hosts Annual Open House, 4/19
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2013
The Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design (ACCAD) will host its annual open house from 4 to 7 pm on Friday, April 19 at the ACCAD building, 1224 Kinnear Rd. This fun, interactive, visually compelling tour is free and open to the public. Parking will be available at the building.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2013
The Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design (ACCAD) will host its annual open house from 4 to 7 pm on Friday, April 19 at the ACCAD building, 1224 Kinnear Rd. This fun, interactive, visually compelling tour is free and open to the public. Parking will be available at the building.
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