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BWW Interviews: The Original Cast of JERSEY BOYS Reconnects with Audiences, Music as Midtown Men
by Paul Batterson - October 31, 2013


Christian Hoff has a record amount of voices inside his head. He holds a Guinness World's Record for 'Most Character Voices in an Audio Book' doing 241 separate voices in Tell Me How You Love the Picture, based on the career of movie producer Ed Feldman....

BWW Interviews: SPEED-THE-PLOW Hopes to Deliver at a Rapid-Fire Pace
by Paul Batterson - October 25, 2013


When Otterbein University sophomore Tori Hidalgo signed on to do the David Mamet play, SPEED-THE-PLOW, she thought it was a great chance to play Karen, a naive secretary that becomes the object of a bet between Bobby Gould (played by senior Sean Murphy) and Charlie Fox (senior Sam Ray)....

Huffman and Clifton Explore Opposites of Villainy in Otterbein's LES MISERABLES
by Paul Batterson - October 01, 2013


Alex Huffman and Hayden Clifton both play roles that could be considered the bad guys in Otterbein University's production of LES MISERABLES....

BWW Interviews: Broadway's Sweetheart, Jessica Grové, Comes Home to Celebrate CCT's 50th Birthday
by Christina Mancuso - September 16, 2013


BroadwayWorld caught up witih Jessica Grove who will be coming home to Ohio to celebrate Columbus Children's Theatre's 50th Birthday on Sunday, September 22, 2013. Jessica is one of the featured alumni who will be performing along with Josh Radnor, Michael Milligan, Jake Borelli and more, including ...

BWW Interviews: CATCO Is Kids is Alive and Exceedingly Well with Expanded Offerings
by Lisa Norris - July 17, 2013


I recently caught up with Joe Bishara, who while currently performing as a featured actor in the sell-out production of CATCO's "Forbidden Broadway's Greatest Hits: Vol. 1" down at the Riffe Center, is also the Associate Producing Director of CATCO. Bishara manages the day-to-day operations of th...

BWW Interviews: Devil is in the Details of Otterbein's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Paul Batterson - July 09, 2013


The Devil has undergone many facelifts in pop culture. He's been a slick salesman (Mr. Applegate in DAMN YANKEES), a sleazy lawyer (John Milton in THE DEVIL'S ADVOCATE) and even a sexy female (BEDAZZLED)....

BWW Interviews: New Players Theater's Contrasting Plays TAMING OF THE SHREW and HENRY IV, PART ONE
by Paul Batterson - July 08, 2013


Among its many assets, Columbus, Ohio has an abundance of college students, research facilities, and, according to Kate Tull, Shakespearean actors....

BWW Interviews: Sam Ray and Sean Murphy of Otterbein's BOEING, BOEING
by Paul Batterson - June 07, 2013


If Sean Murphy comes off the stage after his performance in the Otterbein University production of the comedy BOEING, BOEING and doesn't need a shower, then the senior didn't do his job....

BWW Interviews: Otterbein University's HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING Is a Tall Order
by Paul Batterson - April 07, 2013


Jordan Donica makes the most of a rare opportunity as a lead in musical...

BWW Interviews: Columbus Playwright, Bill Cook on His Latest Production, THE PROMISED LAND
by Lisa Norris - March 18, 2013


A& B Theatricals will present, 'The Promised Land', and original play written by local playwright, Bill Cook, opening this Friday, March 22nd at the Columbus Performing Arts Center (549 Franklin Avenue). Mr. Cook took a few momenets to chat with me about this new production, and share his excitement...

BWW Interviews: Pleasure Guild's PETER PAN - A Delight for Children and Anyone Who 'Won't Grow Up'
by Lisa Norris - March 07, 2013


Central Ohio's Pleasure Guild will present its 56th annual musical production, 'Peter Pan' at The Palace Theater this weekend, March 8-10th. A benefit for Nationwide Children's Hospital's pediatric hospice and palliative care program, the proceeds from the show (last year totaling almost a half-mill...

BWW Interviews: Meg Chamberlain and Brent Ries Prepare for Unusual VISIT to Ohio State
by Paul Batterson - February 25, 2013


Meg Chamberlain and Brent Ries tackle Durrenmatt's tragicomedy at Thurber Theatre...

BWW Interviews: CATCO is Kids - An Interview with Associate Producing Director Joe Bishara
by Lisa Norris - November 26, 2012


The Contemporary American Theater Company (CATCO) was founded 27 years ago by Geoff Nelson, but in early 2010, CATCO merged with Steven C. Anderson's children's theater group, The Phoenix Theater for Children, creating its current evolution entitled CATCO Is Kids. CATCO Is Kids produces several show...

BWW Interviews: Murney Gets WICKED with Block in Columbus
by Jill Siekman - June 22, 2010


This Saturday June 26th, two previous Elphabas from the widely popular Broadway musical Wicked will take the stage in Columbus. Julia Murney and Stephanie J. Block will sing in a special "Wicked Divas" concert with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra as part of the Nationwide Insurance Picnic with the ...




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