Interview: Amber Knicole of PIPPIN at Short North Stage
“I enjoy getting to decide who the Leading Player is for me and what this character's motivations are.
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Interview: Nate Kinsella of AMERICAN FOOTBALL at Newport Music Hall
“It takes so much energy to create something from start to finish.
Interview: Costume Designer David I. Reynoso of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Ohio Theatre
Set and costume designer David I.
Interview: Kristina Isabelle of DIRTY TALK at Shadowbox Live!
From the time she was in third grade, Kristina Isabelle knew exactly what she would be.
Interview: Eymard Cabling of MISS SAIGON at Short North Stage
Growing up in Rockville, Md.
Interview: Eden Espinosa of SNS SOIREE at Garden Theater
In WICKED, Eden Espinosa’s skin was green.
Interview: Brendan Jacob Smith of THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY at Southern Theatre
Most singers would kill to have Brendan Jacob Smith’s resume.
Interview: Remi Wortmeyer of PETER PAN at Ohio Theatre
PETER PAN may be a story about never growing up, but BalletMet’s upcoming production offers a mature update to the children’s classic.
Interview: Damian Darlington of Brit Floyd's THE MOON, THE WALL AND BEYOND TOUR at Palace Theatre
Those who attend the Columbus stop of THE MOON, THE WALL AND BEYOND tour at the Palace Theatre might be checking to make sure this is Brit Floyd instead of the actual Pink Floyd, which last played together with singer Roger Waters July 2, 2005, at the Live 8 Concert.
Interview: Adam Williams And Kristin Kelleher of COME FROM AWAY at Short North Stage
As a flight attendant years after the Sept.
Interview: Francesca DiFrancesco of THE CALL at Shedd Stage
Columbus-based playwright Francesca DiFrancesco latest work, THE CALL, was sparked during a visit to Disney World’s “Country Bear Jamboree.
Interview: Robert Cooperman of STAGE RIGHT THEATRICS SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL at Abbey Theatre Of Dublin
As he gears up for the Stage Right Theatrics Short Play Festival, director Robert Cooperman doesn’t have to look far to see how far the 10th annual event has come.
Interview: Mike Bindeman of BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL at Ohio Theatre
The challenges couldn’t be more different for actor Mike Bindeman.
Interview: Reese Cameron of SIX THE MUSICAL at the Palace Theatre
Read out interview with Reese Cameron of SIX THE MUSICAL at the Palace Theatre
Interview: Steve Morgan of STRAIGHT NO CHASER at Palace Theatre
Steve Morgan combined his head for mathematics and his heart for performing, majoring in both mathematics and music at Indiana University.
Interview: Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme Are Bringing Holiday Magic to a City Near You
Eight years into redefining what a holiday show can be, drag powerhouses Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme are once again decking the halls, and the patriarchy, with a brand-new production of The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show.
Interview: Playwright Vidas Barzdukas of THE WITCH OF NOVEMBER at Abbey Theater Of Dublin
Vidas Barzdukas has a sign bearing a one-word message that hangs over his writing desk: Courage.
Interview: Adam Grant Morrison of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at Ohio Theatre
In HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, Albus Potter (Adam Grant Morrison) and Scorpius Malfoy (David Fine) use a Time-Turner to go back in time to try to prevent a tragedy from occurring.
Interview: Mary Mulovhedzi of SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR at Southern Theatre
“You have to prepare your soul and clear your mind as you’re getting ready to go on.
Interview: Jimmy Mak of FREAK SHOW at Shadowbox Live!
Jimmy Mak, the head writer for the Shadowbox Live! theater troupe, isn’t one to throw an idea away.
Interview: Rob Ackerman of BACKTALK at Abbey Theater Of Dublin
“We all have voices in our heads.
Interview: Steve Hackett of GENESIS GREATS, LAMB HIGHLIGHTS & SOLO WORKS” at Southern Theatre
Perhaps no one is more surprised Steve Hackett is doing a retrospective on THE LAMB 50 years after the fact than the guitarist himself.
Interview: Colin Hay brings his acoustic performance to the Southern Theatre
Colin Hay, who will perform an acoustic show Nov.
Interview: Rich Alfonso of SECOND CITY'S 65TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW at Southern Theatre
Before he takes the stage as a part of the Second City’s 65th Anniversary Show Sept.
Interview: John Van Der Put as PIFF THE MAGIC DRAGON at Southern Theatre
Superman has his cape.
Interview: Joe Bishara of HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION, GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL
Although it is mainly known for its mass production of the Bible, Johannes Gutenberg’s printing press was also responsible for the mass distribution of Greek myths and texts to spark the age of enlightenment.
Interview: A.D. Weaver of HAMILTON at Ohio Theatre
Like many young actors and performers, A.
Interview: K.J. Hippensteel And Brooke Jacob of WAITRESS at Short North Stage
Brooke Jacob is the first to admit her storyline is a bit unusual in the Short North Stage’s production of WAITRESS, which runs July 10-Aug.
Interview: Ash Davis of MILLENNIUM at Shadowbox Live!
As we (Millennials) have all entered our 30s and 40s, we’ve stopped caring about what people think is cool and we dive into whatever we want.
Interview: Carolee Carmello of KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Ohio Theatre
“The great thing about this character is she's so positive.
Interview: Jeremy Blaustein of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at the Short North Stage
'It’s full of satire, especially of the musicals of the 1920s before they had figured out story structure, character development, or basically anything else Rodgers and Hammerstein figured out in OKLAHOMA.
Interview: Donnie Iris still steady as a Rock at 82
Iris is somewhat of a entertainment marvel.
Interview: Jerry Harrison of STOP MAKING SENSE at Southern Theatre
Noted reviewer Leonard Maltin gave STOP MAKING SENSE four out of four stars and called it one of the best concert films.
Interview: Hunter Minor And Melanie Sierra of THE LAST FIVE YEARS at At Riffe Center Studio Two
There’s at least one line that either Jamie or Kathy says that everyone can relate to.
Interview: Sonny Paladino of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at Ohio Theatre
Sonny Paladino distinctly remembers when Judgement Day arrived for the show A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL.
Interview: James Phillips of BOBBY AND THE CHIMPS at Abbey Theater Of Dublin
According to British playwright James Phillips, inspiration can be found anywhere: a photograph, a fragment of a story, a sentence, or in the case of BOBBY AND THE CHIMPS, a winetasting.
Interview: Stage Right’s Robert Cooperman of BEFORE THEY WERE GODS at Abbey Theatre Of Dublin
Robert Cooperman may not remember her first name, but he is forever grateful to Mrs.
Interview: Hannah Shankman of FUNNY GIRL at Ohio Theatre
The road to success for Hannah Shankman has had plenty of roundabouts.
Interview: Laura Bell Bundy of SNS GALA at Garden Theatre
Laura Overby had one of those “pinch me, I must be dreaming” moments when she found out she was going to be performing with Laura Bell Bundy at the Short North Stage’s gala 8 p.
Interview: Director Allegra Libonati of WEST SIDE STORY at Ohio Theatre
“I truly believe there’s a reason why we tell ourselves the same stories over and over again.
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Hell's Kitchen Ohio Theatre (6/15-6/20) |
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Speak of the Devil: Shadows and Sounds of Ozzy and Black Sabbath Shadowbox Live (9/10-11/15) |
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Wicked Ohio Theatre (7/28-8/15) |
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Caamp Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center (8/29-8/29) |
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Beetlejuice Ohio Theatre (4/16-4/18) |
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The Jungle Book Kids Hilliard Civic and Cultural Arts Center (9/18-9/27) |
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Screamers: A Nightmare-Fueled Sketch Comedy and Music Experience Shadowbox Live (9/20-11/14) |
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La Cage Aux Folles Hilliard Civic and Cultural Arts Center (11/06-11/15) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Columbus (9/12-9/12) |
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Sombr Nationwide Arena (11/08-11/08) |