BWW Review: RING OF FIRE - THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH indulges fans, demonstrates essence of Cash
by Hannah Herner - June 10, 2016
by Hannah Herner - June 10, 2016
Photo Coverage: Inside the Ohio Community Theatre Association's Central Region Festival
by Jerri Shafer - June 10, 2016
The Ohio Community Theatre Association (OCTA) held its Central Region Festival on Saturday June 4th at Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio. This is a juried festival where the community theaters perform a portion from one of their shows from the past season. Excerpts were by MTV Arts' The Miracle Worker, Out of the Box Productions' Drinking Habits, Little Theatre Off Broadway's Escanaba in Da Moonlight, Licking County Players' The Taffetas, Alcove Dinner Theatre's Saving Up For Saturday Night, Chillicothe Civic Theatre's Steel Magnolias, and Star Players' The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee.
by Jerri Shafer - June 10, 2016
The Ohio Community Theatre Association (OCTA) held its Central Region Festival on Saturday June 4th at Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio. This is a juried festival where the community theaters perform a portion from one of their shows from the past season. Excerpts were by MTV Arts' The Miracle Worker, Out of the Box Productions' Drinking Habits, Little Theatre Off Broadway's Escanaba in Da Moonlight, Licking County Players' The Taffetas, Alcove Dinner Theatre's Saving Up For Saturday Night, Chillicothe Civic Theatre's Steel Magnolias, and Star Players' The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee.
Actors' Theatre of Columbus to Stage THE COUNTESS OF MONTE CRISTO
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2016
In 1982, Actors' Theatre of Columbus (ATC) kicked off its first season with a single production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. The success of that season proved that Schiller Park was an excellent venue for open air Shakespearean theater, and the troupe has continued this tradition for 35 years. "To Tell the Truth," Actors' Theatre's 2016 season, features four plays that ask questions about how far relationships can be strained and even broken by dishonesty, falsehood and slander.
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2016
In 1982, Actors' Theatre of Columbus (ATC) kicked off its first season with a single production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. The success of that season proved that Schiller Park was an excellent venue for open air Shakespearean theater, and the troupe has continued this tradition for 35 years. "To Tell the Truth," Actors' Theatre's 2016 season, features four plays that ask questions about how far relationships can be strained and even broken by dishonesty, falsehood and slander.
Photo Coverage: First look at The World Premiere of STICKS & STONES
by Jerri Shafer - June 08, 2016
Evolution Theatre Company's LOCAL PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL in association with CATCO is Theatre! Presents the world premiere of Sticks & Stones by Cory Skurdal. Winner of the 2014 GCAC / CATCO Playwrights Fellowship Award, this play tells the moving and timely story of the struggles experienced by the transgender community.
by Jerri Shafer - June 08, 2016
Evolution Theatre Company's LOCAL PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL in association with CATCO is Theatre! Presents the world premiere of Sticks & Stones by Cory Skurdal. Winner of the 2014 GCAC / CATCO Playwrights Fellowship Award, this play tells the moving and timely story of the struggles experienced by the transgender community.
BWW Review: Weathervane's JEKYLL & HYDE Bloody, Brilliant
by Paul Batterson - June 06, 2016
'I learned to recognize the thorough and primitive duality of man; I saw that, of the two natures that contended in the field of my consciousness, even if I could rightly be said to be either, it was only because I was radically both.'
by Paul Batterson - June 06, 2016
'I learned to recognize the thorough and primitive duality of man; I saw that, of the two natures that contended in the field of my consciousness, even if I could rightly be said to be either, it was only because I was radically both.'
BWW Review: MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM Shows Wilson's Legacy as a Playwright
by Paul Batterson - June 06, 2016
Not all theatre is designed to be an escape, a refuge from our ordinary lives. Every once-in-a-while a piece comes along that not only entertains us but makes us think. When those two elements come together, you've really got something special.
by Paul Batterson - June 06, 2016
Not all theatre is designed to be an escape, a refuge from our ordinary lives. Every once-in-a-while a piece comes along that not only entertains us but makes us think. When those two elements come together, you've really got something special.
Photo Coverage: Inside a Farewell Reception for Geoff Nelson and Ann Hall
by Jerri Shafer - June 06, 2016
A farewell reception was held at the Short North Stage for Geoff Nelson and wife Ann Hall, following Sunday's matinee performance of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. Geoff and Jon Putnam are cast members of the show, which continues through June 19. More than 60 old and new friends of Geoff and Ann's were there, many from the early days of CATCO, and from Geoff's newly-formed group, A Portable Theatre. Dana Miller, owner of Dana Lee's, provided wonderful hors d'oeuvres; Rick Hole prepared a slide show with lots of photographic memories from Geoff's many directorial and acting productions, and a HUGE cake topped off the fun event.
by Jerri Shafer - June 06, 2016
A farewell reception was held at the Short North Stage for Geoff Nelson and wife Ann Hall, following Sunday's matinee performance of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. Geoff and Jon Putnam are cast members of the show, which continues through June 19. More than 60 old and new friends of Geoff and Ann's were there, many from the early days of CATCO, and from Geoff's newly-formed group, A Portable Theatre. Dana Miller, owner of Dana Lee's, provided wonderful hors d'oeuvres; Rick Hole prepared a slide show with lots of photographic memories from Geoff's many directorial and acting productions, and a HUGE cake topped off the fun event.
Shadowbox Live to Hold Auditions for Summer 2016 Bootcamp Today
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2016
The Shadowbox Academy's Summer Bootcamp, a three-week arts intensive program for high school and early college students ages 15-21, is coming up soon! Your teen's chance to be a part of this unique opportunity is rapidly approaching, with auditions being held May 21st and today, June 4th at The Shadowbox Live Building, 503 S. Front Street.
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2016
The Shadowbox Academy's Summer Bootcamp, a three-week arts intensive program for high school and early college students ages 15-21, is coming up soon! Your teen's chance to be a part of this unique opportunity is rapidly approaching, with auditions being held May 21st and today, June 4th at The Shadowbox Live Building, 503 S. Front Street.
Shadowbox Live's GALLERY OF ECHOES Set for 6/10-11
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2016
?In Spring 2014, Shadowbox Live premiered a unique, new genre of performance, Gallery of Echoes: The CMA Experience, a seamless blending of disparate art disciplines (including music, video and dance), inspired by 21 pieces from the permanent collection at the Columbus Museum of Art.
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2016
?In Spring 2014, Shadowbox Live premiered a unique, new genre of performance, Gallery of Echoes: The CMA Experience, a seamless blending of disparate art disciplines (including music, video and dance), inspired by 21 pieces from the permanent collection at the Columbus Museum of Art.
Photo Coverage: First look at Short North Stage's MA RAINEY's BLACK BOTTOM
by Jerri Shafer - June 03, 2016
production of this searing drama. The play is set in a run-down recording studio in Chicago in 1927. The legendary 'Mother of Blues,' Ma Rainey, is due to arrive to record a new take on a favorite song. Ma uses every trick she can muster to fight her white record producer for control of her music. Hardened by years of ill-treatment and bad deals, she's determined that 'Black Bottom', the song that bears her name, will be recorded her way. But one of her band members, a swaggering young trumpet player, tries to manipulate the producer to record instead his new hip version of the song. A battle ensues. This masterpiece is a riveting portrayal of racism, of the self-hate that racism breeds, and of racial exploitation.
by Jerri Shafer - June 03, 2016
production of this searing drama. The play is set in a run-down recording studio in Chicago in 1927. The legendary 'Mother of Blues,' Ma Rainey, is due to arrive to record a new take on a favorite song. Ma uses every trick she can muster to fight her white record producer for control of her music. Hardened by years of ill-treatment and bad deals, she's determined that 'Black Bottom', the song that bears her name, will be recorded her way. But one of her band members, a swaggering young trumpet player, tries to manipulate the producer to record instead his new hip version of the song. A battle ensues. This masterpiece is a riveting portrayal of racism, of the self-hate that racism breeds, and of racial exploitation.
Photo Coverage: First look at State of the Arts Productions Theater Company's THE 1940'S RADIO HOUR
by Jerri Shafer - June 03, 2016
State of the Art's Production Theater Company presents the award winning Broadway musical 'The 1940's Radio Hour,' by Walton Jones. 'The 1940's Radio Hour' is full of music, dancing, live commercials and old-time sound effects. Centered around a troupe of radio performers, 'The 1940's Radio Hour' presents the final holiday broadcast of the Mutual Manhattan Variety Cavalcade on the New York radio station WOV in December 1942. One part 'A Prairie Home Companion,' and one part USO SHOW, 'The 1940's Radio Hour,' promises to be a fun-filled evening of musical comedy featuring time honored classics, like, 'Love Is Here To Stay,' 'That Old Black Magic,' 'Blues In The Night,' 'The 5 O'Clock Whistle,' and many more!!
by Jerri Shafer - June 03, 2016
State of the Art's Production Theater Company presents the award winning Broadway musical 'The 1940's Radio Hour,' by Walton Jones. 'The 1940's Radio Hour' is full of music, dancing, live commercials and old-time sound effects. Centered around a troupe of radio performers, 'The 1940's Radio Hour' presents the final holiday broadcast of the Mutual Manhattan Variety Cavalcade on the New York radio station WOV in December 1942. One part 'A Prairie Home Companion,' and one part USO SHOW, 'The 1940's Radio Hour,' promises to be a fun-filled evening of musical comedy featuring time honored classics, like, 'Love Is Here To Stay,' 'That Old Black Magic,' 'Blues In The Night,' 'The 5 O'Clock Whistle,' and many more!!
Columbus Children's Theatre to Present WEST SIDE STORY, 6/29-7/17
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2016
Columbus Children's Theatre (CCT) will present West Side Story June 29-July 17, 2016 at Park Street Theatre located at 512 Park Street. The 2016 Summer Pre-Professional Company is comprised of actors ages 16-22. This production is directed by David Bahgat and choreographed by Nikki Montana. Book by Arthur Laurents, Music by Leonard Bernstein, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Based on Conception of Jerome Robbins, Based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2016
Columbus Children's Theatre (CCT) will present West Side Story June 29-July 17, 2016 at Park Street Theatre located at 512 Park Street. The 2016 Summer Pre-Professional Company is comprised of actors ages 16-22. This production is directed by David Bahgat and choreographed by Nikki Montana. Book by Arthur Laurents, Music by Leonard Bernstein, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Based on Conception of Jerome Robbins, Based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
BWW Preview: MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM Mixes Lighthearted Music with Deeper Themes
by Hannah Herner - June 01, 2016
The Green Room of the Garden Theater will soon be filled with fun 1920's music along with conflict and heavy themes.
by Hannah Herner - June 01, 2016
The Green Room of the Garden Theater will soon be filled with fun 1920's music along with conflict and heavy themes.
Photo Coverage: First look at Evolution Theatre Company's LOCAL PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL in Association with CATCO is Theatre!
by Jerri Shafer - June 01, 2016
Four Shorts by local playwrights all with a 'LGBTQQIA in Politics' theme:
by Jerri Shafer - June 01, 2016
Four Shorts by local playwrights all with a 'LGBTQQIA in Politics' theme:
Standing Room Only Theatre Company Opens Season with Showbiz Comedy PLAY ON!
by Marianka Swain - May 31, 2016
Standing Room Only (SRO) Theatre Company opens its 32nd season with Rick Abbot's hilarious showbiz comedy, PLAY ON! This is the comical story of a theater group trying desperately to put on a play in spite of maddening interference from a haughty author who keeps revising the script.
by Marianka Swain - May 31, 2016
Standing Room Only (SRO) Theatre Company opens its 32nd season with Rick Abbot's hilarious showbiz comedy, PLAY ON! This is the comical story of a theater group trying desperately to put on a play in spite of maddening interference from a haughty author who keeps revising the script.
Photo Coverage: First look at CATCO's RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH
by Jerri Shafer - May 31, 2016
'Daddy Sang Bass.' 'A Boy Named Sue.' 'I've Been Everywhere.' 'Folsom Prison Blues.' The music of Johnny Cash performed by five actor/musicians explains why we do what we do.
by Jerri Shafer - May 31, 2016
'Daddy Sang Bass.' 'A Boy Named Sue.' 'I've Been Everywhere.' 'Folsom Prison Blues.' The music of Johnny Cash performed by five actor/musicians explains why we do what we do.
Improv Wars to Host Fundraiser for CHA Animal Shelter
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2016
Improv Wars hosts a fundraising event each quarter, in addition to shows every two weeks at the CD102.5 Big Room. This quarter's fundraising event will be held on June 2nd, 7-9 pm to support of Citizens for Humane Action Animal Shelter (CHA) located in Columbus. All proceeds from ticket sales will go to CHA.
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2016
Improv Wars hosts a fundraising event each quarter, in addition to shows every two weeks at the CD102.5 Big Room. This quarter's fundraising event will be held on June 2nd, 7-9 pm to support of Citizens for Humane Action Animal Shelter (CHA) located in Columbus. All proceeds from ticket sales will go to CHA.
Photo Coverage: First look at Actors' Theatre of Columbus' OTHELLO
by Jerri Shafer - May 26, 2016
When the formidable and revered war general Othello falls in love with the beautiful Desdemona he marries her, and welcomes the pleasures of a domestic life. Unknown to him, his trusted officer and friend, Iago, outraged for being passed over by Othello for a promotion, engineers an insidious campaign of lies and deceit to convince Othello that his new bride has been unfaithful to him. Othello becomes consumed with suspicions of Desdemona's infidelity. Now he must wage war not only with an unseen enemy, but also his own tragic jealousy.
by Jerri Shafer - May 26, 2016
When the formidable and revered war general Othello falls in love with the beautiful Desdemona he marries her, and welcomes the pleasures of a domestic life. Unknown to him, his trusted officer and friend, Iago, outraged for being passed over by Othello for a promotion, engineers an insidious campaign of lies and deceit to convince Othello that his new bride has been unfaithful to him. Othello becomes consumed with suspicions of Desdemona's infidelity. Now he must wage war not only with an unseen enemy, but also his own tragic jealousy.
Melissa Etheridge to Perform at Picnic with The Pops, 6/25
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2016
Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Oscar and Grammy Award-winning American singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge will perform her rock megahits including 'I'm the Only One,' 'Come to My Window,' 'I Want to Come Over,' and more.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2016
Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Oscar and Grammy Award-winning American singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge will perform her rock megahits including 'I'm the Only One,' 'Come to My Window,' 'I Want to Come Over,' and more.
Photo Coverage: Sneak Peek at Otterbein Students Performing with Kristin Chenoweth
by Jerri Shafer - May 21, 2016
Television and theater star Kristin Chenoweth was joined onstage by eight ?Otterbein University students to sing back-up on a few songs, during Chenoweth's performance at the Palace Theatre in Columbus.
by Jerri Shafer - May 21, 2016
Television and theater star Kristin Chenoweth was joined onstage by eight ?Otterbein University students to sing back-up on a few songs, during Chenoweth's performance at the Palace Theatre in Columbus.
Shadowbox Live to Hold Auditions for Summer 2016 Bootcamp
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2016
The Shadowbox Academy's Summer Bootcamp, a three-week arts intensive program for high school and early college students ages 15-21, is coming up soon! Your teen's chance to be a part of this unique opportunity is rapidly approaching, with auditions being held on Saturday, May 21st and June 4th at The Shadowbox Live Building, 503 S. Front Street.
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2016
The Shadowbox Academy's Summer Bootcamp, a three-week arts intensive program for high school and early college students ages 15-21, is coming up soon! Your teen's chance to be a part of this unique opportunity is rapidly approaching, with auditions being held on Saturday, May 21st and June 4th at The Shadowbox Live Building, 503 S. Front Street.
2016 CAPA Summer Movie Series to Kick Off in June with SINGIN' IN THE RAIN
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2016
The CAPA Summer Movie Series, the longest-running classic film series in America, begins its 45th season at the historic Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.) on Friday, June 5, with the classic Gene Kelly musical Singing' in the Rain.
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2016
The CAPA Summer Movie Series, the longest-running classic film series in America, begins its 45th season at the historic Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.) on Friday, June 5, with the classic Gene Kelly musical Singing' in the Rain.
Vocal Powerhouse Kristin Chenoweth to Play the Palace This May
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2016
Kristin Chenoweth brings her unique and powerful voice to Columbus for a one-night-only performance of some of the most unforgettable songs from Broadway and best-loved canons of the Great American Songbook.
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2016
Kristin Chenoweth brings her unique and powerful voice to Columbus for a one-night-only performance of some of the most unforgettable songs from Broadway and best-loved canons of the Great American Songbook.
BWW Review: DIRTY DANCING - A Lackluster, Disappointing Version of the Iconic Film
by Christina Mancuso - May 18, 2016
Spectacular dancing, heartfelt story, brilliant actors, classic songs.... The iconic film, DIRTY DANCING had all the makings to translate seamlessly onto the stage. However, unfortunately, it failed to deliver on all accounts. Written and conceived by Eleanor Bergstein, who has little to no previous stage experience, DIRTY DANCING is a lackluster and disappointing version of the far superior original. Perhaps it would've been best to leave Baby in the corner.
by Christina Mancuso - May 18, 2016
Spectacular dancing, heartfelt story, brilliant actors, classic songs.... The iconic film, DIRTY DANCING had all the makings to translate seamlessly onto the stage. However, unfortunately, it failed to deliver on all accounts. Written and conceived by Eleanor Bergstein, who has little to no previous stage experience, DIRTY DANCING is a lackluster and disappointing version of the far superior original. Perhaps it would've been best to leave Baby in the corner.
Photo Coverage: Inside Imagine Productions' HEATHERS
by Jerri Shafer - May 18, 2016
Based on the classic 1989 film, Westerberg High is ruled by a shoulder-padded, scrunchie-wearing junta: Heather, Heather and Heather, the hottest and cruelest girls in all of Ohio. But misfit Veronica Sawyer rejects their evil regime for a new boyfriend, the dark and sexy stranger J.D., who plans to put the Heathers in their place - six feet under.
by Jerri Shafer - May 18, 2016
Based on the classic 1989 film, Westerberg High is ruled by a shoulder-padded, scrunchie-wearing junta: Heather, Heather and Heather, the hottest and cruelest girls in all of Ohio. But misfit Veronica Sawyer rejects their evil regime for a new boyfriend, the dark and sexy stranger J.D., who plans to put the Heathers in their place - six feet under.
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