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SNOW WHITE and More to Screen at The Avalon Theatre in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Columbus
(01/06/2026) - January 2026 at The Avalon Theatre will feature A Month of Firsts-a celebration of the films that changed cinema. This month, The Avalon Theatre invites audiences to step back in time.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Columbus
(01/06/2026) - January 2026 at The Avalon Theatre will feature A Month of Firsts-a celebration of the films that changed cinema. This month, The Avalon Theatre invites audiences to step back in time.
Photos: First look at Rise Up Art Alliance Youth Theatre’s JINGLE JURY
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(12/18/2025) - The Candy Cane Courthouse is now in session, and your audience is the jury! The defendant, young Jim Dandy, has called Christmas spirit ’a lot of nonsense,’ but that won’t fly in this Christmas courtroom!
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(12/18/2025) - The Candy Cane Courthouse is now in session, and your audience is the jury! The defendant, young Jim Dandy, has called Christmas spirit ’a lot of nonsense,’ but that won’t fly in this Christmas courtroom!
Photos: First look at Curtain Players’ THE REVOLUTIONISTS
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(12/05/2025) - Four beautiful, badass women lose their heads in this irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, former queen (and fan of ribbons) Marie Antoinette, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle hang out, murder Marat, and try to beat back the extremist insanity in 1793 Paris.
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(12/05/2025) - Four beautiful, badass women lose their heads in this irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, former queen (and fan of ribbons) Marie Antoinette, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle hang out, murder Marat, and try to beat back the extremist insanity in 1793 Paris.
Photos: First look at Hilliard Arts Council’s DICKENS’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(12/03/2025) - The classic holiday tale recounts the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come whose visits transform him into a kinder, gentler man. The performance is a family friendly environment featuring a multi-generational cast.
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(12/03/2025) - The classic holiday tale recounts the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come whose visits transform him into a kinder, gentler man. The performance is a family friendly environment featuring a multi-generational cast.
Photos: First look at New Albany High School Theatre’s CHICAGO: TEEN EDITION
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(11/21/2025) - Chicago: Teen Edition transports us to the roaring twenties, where Roxie Hart, a chorus girl with big ambitions, murders her unfaithful lover and convinces her devoted husband, Amos, to take the blame—until he realizes the truth. Sent to death row, Roxie encounters fellow “Merry Murderess” Velma Kelly, and the two fierce rivals battle for fame, headlines, and ultimately, freedom.
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(11/21/2025) - Chicago: Teen Edition transports us to the roaring twenties, where Roxie Hart, a chorus girl with big ambitions, murders her unfaithful lover and convinces her devoted husband, Amos, to take the blame—until he realizes the truth. Sent to death row, Roxie encounters fellow “Merry Murderess” Velma Kelly, and the two fierce rivals battle for fame, headlines, and ultimately, freedom.
Photos: First Look at Rise Up Art Alliance Community Theatre’s BEETLEJUICE JR.
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(11/20/2025) - It's our show now, kid. The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in Beetlejuice JR., the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon. Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing specter shows his true stripes, unleashing a (Nether)world of pandemonium.
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(11/20/2025) - It's our show now, kid. The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in Beetlejuice JR., the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon. Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing specter shows his true stripes, unleashing a (Nether)world of pandemonium.
Dublin Jerome Theatre Department presents THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS: YOUNG@PART
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(11/19/2025) - This riotous comedy follows Mole, Rat, Badger, and the impulsive Mr. Toad, whose insatiable need for speed lands him in serious trouble. With his beloved home under threat from the notorious Chief Weasel and his gang of sinister Wild Wooders, Toad must attempt a daring escape leading to a series of misadventures and a heroic battle to recapture Toad Hall.
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(11/19/2025) - This riotous comedy follows Mole, Rat, Badger, and the impulsive Mr. Toad, whose insatiable need for speed lands him in serious trouble. With his beloved home under threat from the notorious Chief Weasel and his gang of sinister Wild Wooders, Toad must attempt a daring escape leading to a series of misadventures and a heroic battle to recapture Toad Hall.
Photos: First look at Sunbury Performing Arts Presents SHREK THE MUSICAL JR.
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(11/14/2025) - Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions.
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(11/14/2025) - Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions.
Photos: First look at MVAC & Knox Memorial’s A FEW GOOD MEN
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(11/12/2025) - Set in 1986, this gripping stage drama shifts between Guantanamo Bay and a Washington, DC courtroom, exploring a crime that tests honor, duty, and truth. When PFC William Santiago, seen as a “weak link,” dies due to actions by fellow Marines, Dawson and Downey insist it was a hazing incident ordered by a superior—who denies any such command.
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(11/12/2025) - Set in 1986, this gripping stage drama shifts between Guantanamo Bay and a Washington, DC courtroom, exploring a crime that tests honor, duty, and truth. When PFC William Santiago, seen as a “weak link,” dies due to actions by fellow Marines, Dawson and Downey insist it was a hazing incident ordered by a superior—who denies any such command.
Photos: First Look at PETER/WENDY at Jonathan Alder High School
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(11/11/2025) - In this lyrical, atmospheric interpretation of Peter Pan, Jeremy Bloom strips the familiar story down to its emotional essence. Peter lures Wendy away from her nursery to the magical world of Neverland, where she joins his adventures with Tinker Bell, Tiger Lily, and the menacing Captain Hook. A low-tech, inventive adaptation that pays homage to the darker themes of J. M. Barrie's original, Peter/Wendy will mesmerize audiences of all ages.
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(11/11/2025) - In this lyrical, atmospheric interpretation of Peter Pan, Jeremy Bloom strips the familiar story down to its emotional essence. Peter lures Wendy away from her nursery to the magical world of Neverland, where she joins his adventures with Tinker Bell, Tiger Lily, and the menacing Captain Hook. A low-tech, inventive adaptation that pays homage to the darker themes of J. M. Barrie's original, Peter/Wendy will mesmerize audiences of all ages.
Photos: INSIDE: New Albany Middle School Theatre’s WILLY WONKA JR
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(11/10/2025) - The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth. Now in the updated Binder format!
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(11/10/2025) - The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth. Now in the updated Binder format!
Photos: First look at Little Theatre Off Broadway’s IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(11/06/2025) - This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers what life would have been like if he had never existed one fateful Christmas Eve. Five actors perform the dozens of characters in the radio play as well as produce the sound effects.
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(11/06/2025) - This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers what life would have been like if he had never existed one fateful Christmas Eve. Five actors perform the dozens of characters in the radio play as well as produce the sound effects.
Photos: THE WITCH OF NOVEMBER World Premiere At The Abbey Theater Of Dublin
by A.A. Cristi - Columbus
(11/05/2025) - The Abbey Theater of Dublin will present the world premiere of 'The Witch of November' by Vidas Barzdukas. Directed by Joe Bishara and Daniel Rodriguez Hijo. Check out photos from the production.
by A.A. Cristi - Columbus
(11/05/2025) - The Abbey Theater of Dublin will present the world premiere of 'The Witch of November' by Vidas Barzdukas. Directed by Joe Bishara and Daniel Rodriguez Hijo. Check out photos from the production.
Photos: First look at Hilliard Arts Council’s GODSPELL
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(10/30/2025) - Join us for an unforgettable evening with the heartwarming musical Godspell! Godspell brings the Gospels of Matthew to life with a contemporary twist and an eclectic blend of rock, folk, and pop music. In this vibrant production, a diverse group of individuals come together to form a community, led by a charismatic and joyful Jesus. Through energetic and poignant storytelling, the cast shares timeless parables, each accompanied by powerful and uplifting songs that resonate with audiences of all ages. Expect laughter, tears, and inspiration as Godspell explores themes of love, compassion, and human connection. Whether you’re familiar with the story or experiencing it for the first time, this musical promises to leave you with a renewed sense of hope and joy.
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(10/30/2025) - Join us for an unforgettable evening with the heartwarming musical Godspell! Godspell brings the Gospels of Matthew to life with a contemporary twist and an eclectic blend of rock, folk, and pop music. In this vibrant production, a diverse group of individuals come together to form a community, led by a charismatic and joyful Jesus. Through energetic and poignant storytelling, the cast shares timeless parables, each accompanied by powerful and uplifting songs that resonate with audiences of all ages. Expect laughter, tears, and inspiration as Godspell explores themes of love, compassion, and human connection. Whether you’re familiar with the story or experiencing it for the first time, this musical promises to leave you with a renewed sense of hope and joy.
Photos: GOOSEBUMPS THE MUSICAL at Victoria Players Children’s Theater
by Stephi Wild - Columbus
(10/28/2025) - The Victoria Players Children’s Theater will open the delightfully spooky production of Goosebumps the Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium. Check out photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Columbus
(10/28/2025) - The Victoria Players Children’s Theater will open the delightfully spooky production of Goosebumps the Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium. Check out photos here!
Photos: Inside Mount Vernon Arts Consortium Presented FOGHAT
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(10/28/2025) - On October 25, 2025, Foghat, the legendary English boogie-rock band famed for hits like “Slow Ride,” performed in the intimate and historic Knox Memorial Theater in Mount Vernon as part of the Knox Memorial 100th Anniversary Season. The audience enjoyed a high-energy evening of stellar slide guitar, hard-driving blues-rock classics, and all the electrifying stage presence that has kept this band rocking since 1971.
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(10/28/2025) - On October 25, 2025, Foghat, the legendary English boogie-rock band famed for hits like “Slow Ride,” performed in the intimate and historic Knox Memorial Theater in Mount Vernon as part of the Knox Memorial 100th Anniversary Season. The audience enjoyed a high-energy evening of stellar slide guitar, hard-driving blues-rock classics, and all the electrifying stage presence that has kept this band rocking since 1971.
Photos: First look at The Alcove Dinner Theatre and Bruce Jacklin & Company’s WAIT UNTIL DARK
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(10/24/2025) - Step into 1944 Greenwich Village, where danger lurks in the shadows and survival means waiting until dark. This edge-of-your-seat story follows Susan Hendrix, a blind yet determined woman who finds herself caught in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse when con men invade her home. With danger closing in, Susan soon discovers that what seems like her greatest weakness may, in fact, be her only strength. In the suspense-filled final moments, darkness itself becomes a character, pulling you into a chilling conclusion you won’t soon forget.
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(10/24/2025) - Step into 1944 Greenwich Village, where danger lurks in the shadows and survival means waiting until dark. This edge-of-your-seat story follows Susan Hendrix, a blind yet determined woman who finds herself caught in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse when con men invade her home. With danger closing in, Susan soon discovers that what seems like her greatest weakness may, in fact, be her only strength. In the suspense-filled final moments, darkness itself becomes a character, pulling you into a chilling conclusion you won’t soon forget.
Photos: First look at King Avenue Players’ SHREK THE MUSICAL
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(10/23/2025) - Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Good people, draw near! Our story is for all to hear! King Avenue Players proudly presents 'Shrek the Musical', based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the Book by William Steig with Music by Jeanin Tesori and Book & Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions.
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(10/23/2025) - Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Good people, draw near! Our story is for all to hear! King Avenue Players proudly presents 'Shrek the Musical', based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the Book by William Steig with Music by Jeanin Tesori and Book & Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions.
Photos: Inside New Vision Dance Company’s FIESTA TROPICALE - A CELEBRATION OF LATIN MUSIC
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(10/16/2025) - On October 11th, 2025, New Vision Dance Company presented a concert to celebrate the beauty and diversity of Latin music through dance and song. Featuring the company members of New Vision Dance Company as well as guest performances by Ballet folclórico Xochihua, Cultivate Dance Project, Gabriela Flamenco Academy, Miss Ohio 2024 Stephanie Finotti and vocalists Emma Bader, Maddie Bowser, Anna Fishbaugh, Aeva Joyner, Lauren Kieninger, and Riley Walsh. New Vision Dance Company is a contemporary jazz ensemble with a repertory including modern, jazz, tap, lyrical, musical theatre and contemporary Dance. For more information on upcoming performances, visit https://www.newvisiondanceco.org/
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(10/16/2025) - On October 11th, 2025, New Vision Dance Company presented a concert to celebrate the beauty and diversity of Latin music through dance and song. Featuring the company members of New Vision Dance Company as well as guest performances by Ballet folclórico Xochihua, Cultivate Dance Project, Gabriela Flamenco Academy, Miss Ohio 2024 Stephanie Finotti and vocalists Emma Bader, Maddie Bowser, Anna Fishbaugh, Aeva Joyner, Lauren Kieninger, and Riley Walsh. New Vision Dance Company is a contemporary jazz ensemble with a repertory including modern, jazz, tap, lyrical, musical theatre and contemporary Dance. For more information on upcoming performances, visit https://www.newvisiondanceco.org/
Photos: First look at Curtain Players’ WAIT UNTIL DARK
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(10/16/2025) - A sinister con man and two ex-convicts are on the hunt for a mysterious doll, which they trace to the Greenwich Village apartment of Sam Hendrix and his blind wife, Susy. Susy refuses to reveal its location and, with the help of a young neighbor, soon realizes she's the victim of a bizarre charade. A deadly game of cat and mouse ensues, where Susy must use her unique understanding of her environment to her advantage
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(10/16/2025) - A sinister con man and two ex-convicts are on the hunt for a mysterious doll, which they trace to the Greenwich Village apartment of Sam Hendrix and his blind wife, Susy. Susy refuses to reveal its location and, with the help of a young neighbor, soon realizes she's the victim of a bizarre charade. A deadly game of cat and mouse ensues, where Susy must use her unique understanding of her environment to her advantage
Photos: First look at Evolution Theatre Company’s DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(10/16/2025) - Ever wondered what would happen if you took Bram Stoker's legendary vampire tale and put in into a blender with the comedic influences of Mel Brooks, Monty Python and The 39 Steps? That's just what happens in this lightning-fast, laugh-out-loud 90-minute gender-bending, quick-change magical romp. When her sister Mina falls ill with a mysterious disease of the blood, Lucy Westfeldt and her fiancé, Jonathan Harker, enlist the help of famed female vampire hunter Jean Van Helsing. Doctor Jean Van Helsing and her motley company chase the dangerous and sexy Count Dracula from the English countryside to Transylvania to 'other frightening places.' Their antics brim with enough tongue-in-cheek mayhem to fill your cup of giggles.
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(10/16/2025) - Ever wondered what would happen if you took Bram Stoker's legendary vampire tale and put in into a blender with the comedic influences of Mel Brooks, Monty Python and The 39 Steps? That's just what happens in this lightning-fast, laugh-out-loud 90-minute gender-bending, quick-change magical romp. When her sister Mina falls ill with a mysterious disease of the blood, Lucy Westfeldt and her fiancé, Jonathan Harker, enlist the help of famed female vampire hunter Jean Van Helsing. Doctor Jean Van Helsing and her motley company chase the dangerous and sexy Count Dracula from the English countryside to Transylvania to 'other frightening places.' Their antics brim with enough tongue-in-cheek mayhem to fill your cup of giggles.
Photos: First look at Dublin Jerome High School Drama Club presents SHE KILLS MONSTERS
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(10/09/2025) - High schooler Agnes Evans deals with the death of her younger sister, Tilly. When Agnes stumbles upon Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and ’90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(10/09/2025) - High schooler Agnes Evans deals with the death of her younger sister, Tilly. When Agnes stumbles upon Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and ’90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.
Photos: Inside Hilliard Arts Council’s 50th Anniversary Celebration: A LEGACY IN LIGHTS
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(10/08/2025) - On Saturday October 4th Hilliard Arts Council held a celebration for their Golden Anniversary - A Legacy in Lights 50 Years of Hilliard Arts Council (HAC). HAC veterans performed The Music Man in Concert, stories and reflections of their past, refreshments and a dessert reception as a good time was had by all.
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(10/08/2025) - On Saturday October 4th Hilliard Arts Council held a celebration for their Golden Anniversary - A Legacy in Lights 50 Years of Hilliard Arts Council (HAC). HAC veterans performed The Music Man in Concert, stories and reflections of their past, refreshments and a dessert reception as a good time was had by all.
Photos: First look at Sunbury Performing Arts Presents NINA”S WUNDERBAR BREAKTHROUGH
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(10/03/2025) - A side splittingly hilarious show, Nina’s Wunderbar Breakthrough is not to be missed. This is SPA’s first straight play and will be a Midwest Premiere…The show has only been performed one other time, so our actors have the awesome challenge of creating their characters basically from scratch! A family friendly blend of slapstick comedy, emotional depth and heart, is a new work that has only been performed once before. Our audition workshop was exactly what I had hoped it would be, full of laughter, whimsy and wonder, and led by our fabulous director, Carmel Avegnon Sanders.
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(10/03/2025) - A side splittingly hilarious show, Nina’s Wunderbar Breakthrough is not to be missed. This is SPA’s first straight play and will be a Midwest Premiere…The show has only been performed one other time, so our actors have the awesome challenge of creating their characters basically from scratch! A family friendly blend of slapstick comedy, emotional depth and heart, is a new work that has only been performed once before. Our audition workshop was exactly what I had hoped it would be, full of laughter, whimsy and wonder, and led by our fabulous director, Carmel Avegnon Sanders.
Photos: First look at The Room Upstairs’ SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(10/02/2025) - An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett's luck sharply shifts when Todd's thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up... and the carnage has only just begun!
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(10/02/2025) - An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett's luck sharply shifts when Todd's thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up... and the carnage has only just begun!
Photos: First look at Original Productions Theatre’s BACK TALK
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(10/01/2025) - BackTalk is a delicious comedy that dives into the hilariously complicated world of first impressions, second chances, and the voices in our heads that just won’t let us be.
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(10/01/2025) - BackTalk is a delicious comedy that dives into the hilariously complicated world of first impressions, second chances, and the voices in our heads that just won’t let us be.
Photos: SUFFS North American Tour Marches On
by Stephi Wild - Broadway
(09/30/2025) - Performances are now underway for the North American Tour of SUFFS, which officially opened in Seattle, WA at The 5th Avenue Theatre on Friday, September 19, 2025. Check out all new photos of the cast in action here!
by Stephi Wild - Broadway
(09/30/2025) - Performances are now underway for the North American Tour of SUFFS, which officially opened in Seattle, WA at The 5th Avenue Theatre on Friday, September 19, 2025. Check out all new photos of the cast in action here!
Photos: First look at Little Theatre Off Broadway’s ROCK OF AGES
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(09/25/2025) - Rock of Ages a musical set on the Sunset Strip in 1987, following the story of a small-town girl and a city boy who meet while chasing their rock ‘n’ roll dreams. It is a big, brash, energetic tribute to classic rock, to over-the-top ballads and fierce guitar, to the gritty glamour and rough energy of the Sunset Strip. This jukebox musical features ‘80s hits such as “We Built this City”, “I Wanna Rock”, and “Don’t Stop Believin’”.
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(09/25/2025) - Rock of Ages a musical set on the Sunset Strip in 1987, following the story of a small-town girl and a city boy who meet while chasing their rock ‘n’ roll dreams. It is a big, brash, energetic tribute to classic rock, to over-the-top ballads and fierce guitar, to the gritty glamour and rough energy of the Sunset Strip. This jukebox musical features ‘80s hits such as “We Built this City”, “I Wanna Rock”, and “Don’t Stop Believin’”.
Photos: MAKE 'EM LAUGH at Olentangy Orange High School
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(09/24/2025) - Olentangy Orange High School will present MAKE 'EM LAUGH! by Emmy nominee Jason Odell Williams, a new comedy that blends elements of classic sitcoms with theatrical farce. Check out photos of the production.
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(09/24/2025) - Olentangy Orange High School will present MAKE 'EM LAUGH! by Emmy nominee Jason Odell Williams, a new comedy that blends elements of classic sitcoms with theatrical farce. Check out photos of the production.
Photos: First look at Hilliard Arts Council’s THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(09/19/2025) - Adapted from the beloved novel by C.S. Lewis, this enchanting tale follows the adventures of four siblings who discover a mysterious wardrobe that leads to a land frozen in an eternal winter by the wicked White Witch.
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(09/19/2025) - Adapted from the beloved novel by C.S. Lewis, this enchanting tale follows the adventures of four siblings who discover a mysterious wardrobe that leads to a land frozen in an eternal winter by the wicked White Witch.
Photos: First look at Rise Up Arts Alliance’s THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(09/18/2025) - L. Frank Baum’s classic novel comes to life in The Wizard of Oz. This faithful adaptation by the Royal Shakespeare Company features all the most beloved songs and moments from the 1939 classic film, brought to life onstage.
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(09/18/2025) - L. Frank Baum’s classic novel comes to life in The Wizard of Oz. This faithful adaptation by the Royal Shakespeare Company features all the most beloved songs and moments from the 1939 classic film, brought to life onstage.
Photos: First look at MTVarts’ THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: YOUTH EDITION
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(09/11/2025) - Who lives in a pineapple under the sea and became the hottest star on Broadway? Why, it’s SpongeBob SquarePants! Plunge in! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world.
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(09/11/2025) - Who lives in a pineapple under the sea and became the hottest star on Broadway? Why, it’s SpongeBob SquarePants! Plunge in! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world.
Photos: First look at Evolution Theatre Company’s THE SHAKESPEARE CONSPIRACY
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(09/04/2025) - Murder, mystery and manhunts in Elizabethan England in 1593. How could Christopher Marlowe, a known spy and England's foremost playwright, be suspiciously murdered and quickly buried in an unmarked grave just days before he was to be tried for treason? How could William Shakespeare, an unknown actor who 'held horses for the gentry while they watched the plays,' become England's star playwright virtually overnight? A comedy-thriller that intertwines the two mysteries. It's a wild ride through the gay London theatre world as the city fights the black plague, the hunt for Catholics, and the questions about Marlowe's murder. Quickly the crown becomes suspicious of Marlowe's mysterious murder and the similarities of his works with those of Shakespeare's. A manhunt begins with Marlowe being chased from city after city in Italy. The whole chase culminates in a final confrontation of excitement and murder. All the historical facts presented in the play are accurate.
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(09/04/2025) - Murder, mystery and manhunts in Elizabethan England in 1593. How could Christopher Marlowe, a known spy and England's foremost playwright, be suspiciously murdered and quickly buried in an unmarked grave just days before he was to be tried for treason? How could William Shakespeare, an unknown actor who 'held horses for the gentry while they watched the plays,' become England's star playwright virtually overnight? A comedy-thriller that intertwines the two mysteries. It's a wild ride through the gay London theatre world as the city fights the black plague, the hunt for Catholics, and the questions about Marlowe's murder. Quickly the crown becomes suspicious of Marlowe's mysterious murder and the similarities of his works with those of Shakespeare's. A manhunt begins with Marlowe being chased from city after city in Italy. The whole chase culminates in a final confrontation of excitement and murder. All the historical facts presented in the play are accurate.
Photos: First look at Curtain Players’ COLDER THAN HERE
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(09/03/2025) - Nobody can ignore the fact that Myra is dying, but in the meantime life goes on. There are boilers to be fixed, cats to be fed and the perfect funeral to be planned. As a mother researches burial spots and biodegradable coffins, her family are finally forced to communicate with her, and each other, as they face up to an unpredictable future. Laura Wade's beautifully poised family drama was first performed at the Soho Theatre, London, in 2005.
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(09/03/2025) - Nobody can ignore the fact that Myra is dying, but in the meantime life goes on. There are boilers to be fixed, cats to be fed and the perfect funeral to be planned. As a mother researches burial spots and biodegradable coffins, her family are finally forced to communicate with her, and each other, as they face up to an unpredictable future. Laura Wade's beautifully poised family drama was first performed at the Soho Theatre, London, in 2005.
Photos: First look at Imagine Productions’ HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(09/02/2025) - Heathers The Musical is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized ass...but J.D. has another plan for that bullet.
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(09/02/2025) - Heathers The Musical is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized ass...but J.D. has another plan for that bullet.
Photos: Meet the Cast of THE OUTSIDERS National Tour
by Jennifer Broski - Broadway
(08/28/2025) - Rehearsals are officially underway for the North American tour of The Outsiders, the Tony Award winning Best Musical. The cast just met the press and we have photos here!
by Jennifer Broski - Broadway
(08/28/2025) - Rehearsals are officially underway for the North American tour of The Outsiders, the Tony Award winning Best Musical. The cast just met the press and we have photos here!
Photos: Jay Leno Arrives at Mount Vernon Arts Consortium
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(08/25/2025) - On August 23, 2025, legendary comedian and former Tonight Show host Jay Leno came to Mount Vernon for an unforgettable evening of sharp wit, timeless storytelling, and big laughs at the Knox Memorial. As part of the Knox Memorial’s 100th Anniversary celebration, Leno delivered a night of comedy that entertained audiences of all ages.
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(08/25/2025) - On August 23, 2025, legendary comedian and former Tonight Show host Jay Leno came to Mount Vernon for an unforgettable evening of sharp wit, timeless storytelling, and big laughs at the Knox Memorial. As part of the Knox Memorial’s 100th Anniversary celebration, Leno delivered a night of comedy that entertained audiences of all ages.
Photos: THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tour Gets Ready to Hit the Road
by Jennifer Broski - Broadway
(08/21/2025) - Rehearsals have officially begun for the upcoming North American tour of The Sound of Music. Cast members Cayleigh Capaldi, Christiane Noll, and more gave BroadwayWorld an inside look at numbers from the beloved musical, including the iconic 'Do-Re-Mi' and 'My Favorite Things.' Check out photos from inside the event here!
by Jennifer Broski - Broadway
(08/21/2025) - Rehearsals have officially begun for the upcoming North American tour of The Sound of Music. Cast members Cayleigh Capaldi, Christiane Noll, and more gave BroadwayWorld an inside look at numbers from the beloved musical, including the iconic 'Do-Re-Mi' and 'My Favorite Things.' Check out photos from inside the event here!
Photos: First look at Rise Up Arts Alliance’s A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(08/08/2025) - Rise Up Arts Alliance presents the first of what we hope will become an annual Summer tradition.... our inaugural Shakespeare show is 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'! 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' is a comedy by William Shakespeare that intertwines the stories of four young Athenian lovers, a group of amateur actors, and the king and queen of the fairies, all entangled in a magical forest.
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(08/08/2025) - Rise Up Arts Alliance presents the first of what we hope will become an annual Summer tradition.... our inaugural Shakespeare show is 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'! 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' is a comedy by William Shakespeare that intertwines the stories of four young Athenian lovers, a group of amateur actors, and the king and queen of the fairies, all entangled in a magical forest.
Photos: First look at Abbey Theatre of Dublin’s HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(08/07/2025) - This intriguing and beautiful folk opera delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience. Following two intertwining love stories—that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice and that of immortal King Hades and Lady Persephone—Hadestown invites audiences on a journey to the underworld and back.
by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(08/07/2025) - This intriguing and beautiful folk opera delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience. Following two intertwining love stories—that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice and that of immortal King Hades and Lady Persephone—Hadestown invites audiences on a journey to the underworld and back.
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