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MadLab Announces Theatre Roulette 2017
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2017
In its eighteenth year, Central Ohio's longest running shorts festival presents 3 very distinct nights of new works rotating over 3 weekends culminating in the final day when all 3 nights of programming are performed.
Columbus Children's Theatre to Stage CRASH This Spring
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2017
Columbus Children's Theatre will present the regional premiere of CRASH April 6 -23 at Park Street Theatre located at 512 Park Street. Directed by William Goldsmith and written by Y York; Based on the novel by Newberry Award-winning author Jerry Spinelli.
Shadowbox Live to Confess Its GUILTY PLEASURES This Spring
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2017
Guilty Pleasures. Everybody has them. What? You think you don't? This spring, Shadowbox Live confesses. Original sketch comedy and live rock 'n' roll reveal all with their latest show, opening Thursday, March 23 at their Brewery District theater, 503 S. Front Street. 
SRO Theatre Company to Stage Dare to Defy's Regional Premiere of Pasek & Paul's DOGFIGHT: A LOVE STORY
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2017
SRO Theatre Company will present Dare to Defy's regional premiere of Pasek and Paul's Dogfight: A Love Story for a one night only event in the Shedd Theatre within the Columbus Performing Arts Center located at 549 Franklin Avenue in Columbus at 8 p.m. on Sunday, April 9, 2017.
SRO Theatre Company to Stage Columbus Premiere of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2017
SRO Theatre Company's 2016-2017 season continues with the Central Ohio premiere of the Tony Award- (Best Score and Best Orchestrations) winning musical The Bridges of Madison County. The sweeping, romantic musical was written by Pulitzer Prize winner Marsha Norman ('night Mother) with music and lyrics by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown (Parade).
BWW Review: STOMP Leaves a Hard to Fill Footprint in a Special Performance Art Show
by Paul Batterson - March 13, 2017
The dozen percussionists and performers prove that one's garbage can be another person's instrument.
WELCOME TO NIGHT VALE Brings Live Show to the Davidson Next Month
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2017
"Welcome to Night Vale" is a twice-monthly podcast in the style of community updates for the small desert town of Night Vale, featuring local weather, news, announcements from the Sheriff's Secret Police, mysterious lights in the night sky, dark hooded figures with unknowable powers, and cultural events.
THE INTERGALACTIC NEMESIS - TARGET EARTH Lands in Columbus, 3/12
by Amanda Etchison - March 09, 2017
"The Intergalactic Nemesis: Target Earth," which will be performed at the Southern Theatre on March 12, is the first live-action graphic novel in a trilogy of stage shows, comic books and audio dramas.
Photo Coverage: First look at Hilliard Arts Council's HAIRSPRAY
by Jerri Shafer - March 09, 2017
Hairspray is an American musical with music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman and a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, based on the 1988 John Waters film Hairspray. In 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, plump teenager Tracy Turnblad's dream is to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance program based on the real-life Buddy Deane Show. When Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight, and meets a colorful array of characters. She then launches a campaign to integrate the show.
MadLab Announces SKETCHY SEX
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2017
MadLab is back with its first sketch comedy show in almost 5 years, written by their ensemble.  It's everything you wanted to know about sex... and some things you probably didn't.
The Columbus Symphony Orchestra Presents GIL SHAHAM Next Month
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2017
???????Music Director Rossen Milanov and the CSO welcome world-class American violinist and Grammy winner Gil Shaham as he channels the warmth and humor of Prokofiev's Concerto No. 2 in G Minor for Violin and Orchestra.
Vocal Powerhouse of Soul Morgan James to Perform for One Night Only at the Lincoln Theatre 4/14
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2017
New York-based soul singer, songwriter, and Broadway chanteuse Morgan James casts an unbreakable spell with a powerhouse voice, theatrical swing, and soulful poise. Touring in support of her most recent release, Hunter, Morgan applies her own soulful style to modern throwbacks, summertime pop, haunting ballads, and empowering farewells.
Movement Afoot's Tap Concert COUNT US IN Celebrates National Tap Dance Day
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2017
Movement Afoot, Columbus' professional tap dance company, presents its second full-length concert with Count Us In, for two performances at the Shedd Theatre, May 26-27. The show features tap choreography, improvisation, live music, and guest dance artists performing hip-hop, kathak, and West African drum and dance.
Opera Columbus Announces 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2017
Opera Columbus today announced its most collaborative season to date for the 2017-18 season, showcasing the artists of Juilliard, the Columbus Symphony, Against the Grain Theatre, and Company XIV in a not-to-be-missed trilogy of timeless operatic repertoire presented in what has become Opera Columbus' signature forward-thinking style.
SRO Theatre Company to Produce Documentary to Chronicle Life of Johnnie Schmidt
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2017
SRO Theatre Company is proud to announce its plans to produce a documentary film on John Schmidt, a 95-year-old former member of the company whose life experiences include performing on Broadway, pole vaulting at OSU, WWII, frequent appearances on WOSU radio and television, being inducted into the OSU Sports Hall of Fame, and managing his Schmidt family tree farm in Bainbridge, Ohio. SRO is using the crowd-funding platform GoFundMe to finance My Name is Johnnie Schmidt, the working title of the project, which will include a wealth of information on John's life based on interviews with the still-vibrant senior and Upper Arlington native, as well as rarely-seen footage and photos of his notable life and career. Our goal is to premiere the finished work in the fall.
Lincoln Theatre to Welcome ONE WOMAN SEX AND THE CITY This Spring
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2017
Lincoln Theatre will host 'One Woman Sex and the City: A Parody on Love, Friendship, and Shoes' on March 3, 2017.
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek - CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE Soars Into the Ohio Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2017
Cirque de la Symphonie is a unique and elegant fusion of cirque and orchestra, adapting the stunning artistry of cirque with the majesty of a full symphony orchestra. Below, BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the performers before they arrive at the Ohio Theatre this spring!
Experience Theatre for the Very Young with THE BOX SHOW at Columbus Children's Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2017
Introduce your child to Theatre for the Very Young with Columbus Children's Theatre's THE BOX SHOW.
He's Baaaaaackkk! The 2017 ARNOLD SPORTS FESTIVAL Returns to Columbus, March 2-5; New Events Include Arnold Transformation Challenge, Lacrosse, Yoga and More!
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2017
The 2017 Arnold Sports Festival and the world-renowned Arnold Classic bodybuilding championships will celebrate its 29th Anniversary in 2017 when the four-day health and fitness celebration presents more than 70 sports and events March 2-5, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio.
CSO's Free Happy Hour Concert Series to Feature 14-Year-Old Granville Pianist
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2017
The CSO's Happy Hour concerts offer free, informal, after-work concerts performed preceded by complimentary appetizers, a DJ in the theatre lobby, and a cash bar. Led by CSO Associate Conductor Peter Stafford Wilson, Dance Rhythms will feature Granville-based, 14-year-old guest pianist Gavin George who will explore the music of another young talent, Felix Mendelssohn, who wrote the G Minor Piano Concerto at barely 20 years of age.
Photo Coverage: First look at Imagine Productions' JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Jerri Shafer - March 01, 2017
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Broadway rock opera, 'Jesus Christ Superstar' recounts the last days of Jesus Christ from the perspective of Judas Iscariot, his betrayer. As Jesus' following increases, Judas begins to worry that Jesus is falling for his own hype, forgetting the principles of his teachings and growing too close to the prostitute Mary Magdalene. After Jesus has an outburst in a temple, Judas turns on him.
BWW Review: OTL's Lively and Laugh-filled THE ADDAMS FAMILY More Kooky than Spooky
by Amanda Etchison - February 28, 2017
The months of February and March are normally associated with hearts and shamrocks, not gravestones and ghouls. That is, unless you're a member of the Addams family.
Roundabout Theatre Company's Production of CABARET Makes Columbus Premiere Next Month
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2017
The critically acclaimed and award-winning Roundabout Theatre Company is proud to present, direct from Broadway, the national tour of Sam Mendes (Skyfall, American Beauty) and Rob Marshall's (Into the Woods and Chicago, the films) Tony Award-winning production of CABARET, playing March 28-April 1 at the Ohio Theatre.
Photo Coverage: First look at Off the Lake Productions' THE ADDAMS FAMILY
by Jerri Shafer - February 28, 2017
Looking for a fun night out full of music and mayhem? Off The Lake Productions (the only student-run musical theatre group on Ohio State's campus) presents.. The Addams Family! America's favorite weird and wonderful family comes to devilishly delightful life in this original musical about love, family, honesty and growing up. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday's "normal" boyfriend and his parents. Come meet the Addams! We promise they don't bite.
GUILTY PLEASURES and ROCK OF AGES Set for Shadowbox Live This Spring
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2017
The metaperformers at Shadowbox Live are getting ready to launch two powerhouse productions: Guilty Pleasures and Rock of Ages, opening in March and April, respectively, at the Brewery District theater, 503 S. Front Street.

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