CCT Stages GREASE, Now thru 8/16
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2015
Columbus Children's Theatre (CCT) will present Grease tonight, July 30-August 16, 2015 at Park Street Theatre located at 512 Park Street.
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2015
Columbus Children's Theatre (CCT) will present Grease tonight, July 30-August 16, 2015 at Park Street Theatre located at 512 Park Street.
Drexel Theatre Added to National Register of Historic Places
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2015
The Drexel Theatre, Columbus' non-profit, 1930s Art Deco cinema, has officially been added to the National Register of Historic Places as a historic place worthy of preservation. Selected as a historic building contributing to the community's recreation and culture, the Drexel is only the fifth site in Bexley to be honored with this national designation. The National Register recognition allows the Drexel Theatre to apply for state and federal historic tax credits in the fall to use towards 2016 renovations.
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2015
The Drexel Theatre, Columbus' non-profit, 1930s Art Deco cinema, has officially been added to the National Register of Historic Places as a historic place worthy of preservation. Selected as a historic building contributing to the community's recreation and culture, the Drexel is only the fifth site in Bexley to be honored with this national designation. The National Register recognition allows the Drexel Theatre to apply for state and federal historic tax credits in the fall to use towards 2016 renovations.
CCT to Host 2nd Annual College Preparatory Program Showcase, 8/7
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2015
This summer, Columbus Children's Theatre (CCT) is hosting its second annual College Preparatory Program. On August 7, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. the College Prep students will present their final showcase at CCT's Park Street Theatre, 512 Park St. Columbus, OH 43215. This performance will be a selection of songs, scenes, and monologues from various styles and eras of theatre and is free to attend. Directed by Wright State Associate Professor of Acting and Musical Theatre, Greg Hellems, the showcase will be the culmination of four weeks of hard work by the students in this program.
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2015
This summer, Columbus Children's Theatre (CCT) is hosting its second annual College Preparatory Program. On August 7, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. the College Prep students will present their final showcase at CCT's Park Street Theatre, 512 Park St. Columbus, OH 43215. This performance will be a selection of songs, scenes, and monologues from various styles and eras of theatre and is free to attend. Directed by Wright State Associate Professor of Acting and Musical Theatre, Greg Hellems, the showcase will be the culmination of four weeks of hard work by the students in this program.
Photo Coverage: First Look at Shots In The Dark's BIG FISH
by Jerri Shafer - July 24, 2015
BIG FISH is a new Broadway musical featuring music and lyrics by Tony nominee Andrew Lippa (The Addams Family, The Wild Party) and a new book by esteemed screenwriter John August (Big Fish, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory).
by Jerri Shafer - July 24, 2015
BIG FISH is a new Broadway musical featuring music and lyrics by Tony nominee Andrew Lippa (The Addams Family, The Wild Party) and a new book by esteemed screenwriter John August (Big Fish, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory).
BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS, A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE and More Set for Gallery Players' 67th Season
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2015
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus is proud to announce the 67th season of Gallery Players. One of the oldest and longest running theaters in central Ohio, Gallery Players continues its tradition of delivering strong performances showcasing a variety of Jewish perspectives and concerns. The 2015-2016 season will feature four crowd-pleasing classic, or soon-to-be classic, plays ranging from comedic introspection to absorbing drama, all linked by their connection to New York City.
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2015
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus is proud to announce the 67th season of Gallery Players. One of the oldest and longest running theaters in central Ohio, Gallery Players continues its tradition of delivering strong performances showcasing a variety of Jewish perspectives and concerns. The 2015-2016 season will feature four crowd-pleasing classic, or soon-to-be classic, plays ranging from comedic introspection to absorbing drama, all linked by their connection to New York City.
OGP to Kick Off West Grandview Fringe Festival, 8/8
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2015
The West Grandview Fringe Festival, presented by O.G. Productions, is set for Jimmy V's Grandview, 1788 West 5th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43212 on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 5 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2015
The West Grandview Fringe Festival, presented by O.G. Productions, is set for Jimmy V's Grandview, 1788 West 5th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43212 on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 5 p.m.
BWW Reviews: Weathervane Cast Transforms for DIAL M FOR MURDER
by Paul Batterson - July 20, 2015
One of the potential drawbacks to summer stock theatre has become one of the Weathervane Playhouse's greatest strengths this summer. Each summer regional theatres bring a cast of college students and put them to work on not just one but a series of shows.
by Paul Batterson - July 20, 2015
One of the potential drawbacks to summer stock theatre has become one of the Weathervane Playhouse's greatest strengths this summer. Each summer regional theatres bring a cast of college students and put them to work on not just one but a series of shows.
BWW Reviews: Thoroughly Thrilled with Imagine's MILLIE
by Paul Batterson - July 20, 2015
Those who have never seen THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE before should be very careful when they attend Imagine Production's version of the two-act musical. In her directorial debut with Imagine, director/choreographer Rose Babington has together a show that future MILLIE productions will have a hard time topping.
by Paul Batterson - July 20, 2015
Those who have never seen THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE before should be very careful when they attend Imagine Production's version of the two-act musical. In her directorial debut with Imagine, director/choreographer Rose Babington has together a show that future MILLIE productions will have a hard time topping.
Boxing Champ Mike Tyson to Attend Wizard World Comic Con Columbus This September
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2015
Mike Tyson, one of the greatest boxers of all time, the former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world and a pop culture phenomenon, will make his first Wizard World appearance when he attends Wizard World Comic Con Columbus
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2015
Mike Tyson, one of the greatest boxers of all time, the former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world and a pop culture phenomenon, will make his first Wizard World appearance when he attends Wizard World Comic Con Columbus
Photo Coverage: First Look at Grandview Carriage Place Players' CHITTY-CHITTY-BANG-BANG
by Jerri Shafer - July 17, 2015
A musical based on the 1968 film of the same name. Caractacus Potts and his two children Jeremy and Jemima join up with Truly Scrumptious aboard Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to rescue Grandpa Potts from the nasty Baron Bomburst.
by Jerri Shafer - July 17, 2015
A musical based on the 1968 film of the same name. Caractacus Potts and his two children Jeremy and Jemima join up with Truly Scrumptious aboard Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to rescue Grandpa Potts from the nasty Baron Bomburst.
Photo Coverage: First Look at Imagine Productions' THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
by Jerri Shafer - July 16, 2015
Set in New York City in 1922, Thoroughly Modern Millie tells the story of young Millie Dillmount from Kansas who comes to New York in search of a new life for herself. Her grand plan is to find a job as a secretary for a wealthy man and then marry him. However, her plan goes completely awry. The owner of her dingy hotel kidnaps young girls to sell to the Far East; her wealthy boss is slow in proposing marriage; and the man she actually falls in love with does not have a dime to his name -or so he tells her.
by Jerri Shafer - July 16, 2015
Set in New York City in 1922, Thoroughly Modern Millie tells the story of young Millie Dillmount from Kansas who comes to New York in search of a new life for herself. Her grand plan is to find a job as a secretary for a wealthy man and then marry him. However, her plan goes completely awry. The owner of her dingy hotel kidnaps young girls to sell to the Far East; her wealthy boss is slow in proposing marriage; and the man she actually falls in love with does not have a dime to his name -or so he tells her.
MadLab Theatre to Present CLOWNTIME IS OVER This August
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2015
Clowntime Is Over at MadLab Theatre (227 N. 3rd St.), running August 20 - September 5, 2015. A loveless rabbit, a hungry serpent and a TV clown are trapped in a room in Clowntime Is Over, Joseph E. Green's surreal comedy.
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2015
Clowntime Is Over at MadLab Theatre (227 N. 3rd St.), running August 20 - September 5, 2015. A loveless rabbit, a hungry serpent and a TV clown are trapped in a room in Clowntime Is Over, Joseph E. Green's surreal comedy.
BWW Reviews: Students Get Noticed in CCT's SEUSSICAL JR.
by Christina Mancuso - July 13, 2015
Columbus Children's Theatre will make their third appearance at the Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta this year with their Summer Youth Conservatory production of SEUSSICAL JR. Be one of the lucky ones and catch it now at the Park Street Theatre through July 19, 2015.
by Christina Mancuso - July 13, 2015
Columbus Children's Theatre will make their third appearance at the Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta this year with their Summer Youth Conservatory production of SEUSSICAL JR. Be one of the lucky ones and catch it now at the Park Street Theatre through July 19, 2015.
BWW Reviews: THE ALL NIGHT STRUT Resurrects the Sounds of the 30s and 40s
by Paul Batterson - July 13, 2015
Composer George Gershwin had been dead for almost six decades by the time Connor Allston, Lottie Prenevost, J.T. Wood and Morgan Wood were born. Yet the combined power of the voices of that quartet brought back to life the music of Gershwin and his contemporaries in Otterbein University's production of THE ALL NIGHT STRUT.
by Paul Batterson - July 13, 2015
Composer George Gershwin had been dead for almost six decades by the time Connor Allston, Lottie Prenevost, J.T. Wood and Morgan Wood were born. Yet the combined power of the voices of that quartet brought back to life the music of Gershwin and his contemporaries in Otterbein University's production of THE ALL NIGHT STRUT.
Photo Flash: First Look at Kyle Channell, Sophie Stiltner and More in Columbus Children's Theatre's SEUSSICAL, JR.
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2015
All of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in a fantastical musical extravaganza. The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton the elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2015
All of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in a fantastical musical extravaganza. The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton the elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!
BWW Reviews: OHIO WINE FESTIVAL - Showcasing Ohio's Best in Class
by Christina Mancuso - July 11, 2015
The Ohio Wine Festival presented by PNC and Columbus Monthly kicked off its 14th year at the North Market on July 10, and runs through this weekend only. Twenty local wineries, including award-winners, six additional, and two right from Central Ohio (Signature Wines and RockSide Winery & Vineyard) all offered tastings by the pour, glass, bottle, or case.
by Christina Mancuso - July 11, 2015
The Ohio Wine Festival presented by PNC and Columbus Monthly kicked off its 14th year at the North Market on July 10, and runs through this weekend only. Twenty local wineries, including award-winners, six additional, and two right from Central Ohio (Signature Wines and RockSide Winery & Vineyard) all offered tastings by the pour, glass, bottle, or case.
BWW Interviews: Shots in the Dark Brings Romantic 'Dramedy' REASONS TO BE PRETTY to Short North
by Amanda Etchison - July 10, 2015
In its production of Neil LaBute's “Reasons To Be Pretty,” Columbus' Shots in the Dark Independent Theatre Company is set to delve into the aspects of close relationships that are often less than beautiful.
by Amanda Etchison - July 10, 2015
In its production of Neil LaBute's “Reasons To Be Pretty,” Columbus' Shots in the Dark Independent Theatre Company is set to delve into the aspects of close relationships that are often less than beautiful.
Photo Coverage: First Look at Roundtown Player's FOOTLOOSE
by Jerri Shafer - July 10, 2015
Roundtown Players is proud to present 'Footloose: The Musical' this summer! This show is an adaptation of the hit 80's movie about a teenager who moves from Chicago to a small farming town that has banned dancing and rock and roll music. He hopes to shake up the town and its strict rules, much to the dismay of the local Reverend.
by Jerri Shafer - July 10, 2015
Roundtown Players is proud to present 'Footloose: The Musical' this summer! This show is an adaptation of the hit 80's movie about a teenager who moves from Chicago to a small farming town that has banned dancing and rock and roll music. He hopes to shake up the town and its strict rules, much to the dismay of the local Reverend.
Mon Cherie Entertainment Presents the Burlesque Musical STARS AND STRIPS! This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2015
Mon Cherie Entertainment presents Stars and Strips!, July 10th -11th, 2015 at The Garden Theater, 1187 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio 43201. The show begins at 8pm. Tickets: $15 General Admission; $25 VIP Reserved Seatsl
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2015
Mon Cherie Entertainment presents Stars and Strips!, July 10th -11th, 2015 at The Garden Theater, 1187 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio 43201. The show begins at 8pm. Tickets: $15 General Admission; $25 VIP Reserved Seatsl
Photo Coverage: Evolution Theatre's THE TEMPERAMENTALS
by Jerri Shafer - July 07, 2015
'Temperamentals' was a code word for homosexuals in the early 1950s, part of a created language of secret words that gay men used to communicate. The Temperamentals tells the story of two men - the communist Harry Hay and the Viennese refugee and designer Rudi Gernreich - as they fall in love while building the first gay rights organization along with Chuck Rowland, Bob Hull, and Dale Jennings, in the pre-Stonewall United States. It is a true story. This production is lovingly dedicated to the memory of Barbara Sokol.
by Jerri Shafer - July 07, 2015
'Temperamentals' was a code word for homosexuals in the early 1950s, part of a created language of secret words that gay men used to communicate. The Temperamentals tells the story of two men - the communist Harry Hay and the Viennese refugee and designer Rudi Gernreich - as they fall in love while building the first gay rights organization along with Chuck Rowland, Bob Hull, and Dale Jennings, in the pre-Stonewall United States. It is a true story. This production is lovingly dedicated to the memory of Barbara Sokol.
BWW Reviews: Weathervane Wins THE PAJAMA GAME
by Paul Batterson - July 06, 2015
The Weathervane Playhouse in Newark has taken a shotgun approach to the musicals it is presenting this summer. The theater company opened its summer season with RENT, the edgy rock musical by Jonathan Larson. Then it staged with THE PAJAMA GAME, a light-hearted musical by Richard Alder and Jerry Ross, as its second musical of the season.
by Paul Batterson - July 06, 2015
The Weathervane Playhouse in Newark has taken a shotgun approach to the musicals it is presenting this summer. The theater company opened its summer season with RENT, the edgy rock musical by Jonathan Larson. Then it staged with THE PAJAMA GAME, a light-hearted musical by Richard Alder and Jerry Ross, as its second musical of the season.
Imagine Productions Presents THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2015
Imagine Productions of Columbus will present Thoroughly Modern Millie, Book by Richard Morris and Dick Scanlan, New Music by Jeanine Tesori, New Lyrics by Dick Scanlan, Original Story and Screenplay by Richard Morris for the Universal Pictures Film, Originally Produced for Broadway by Michael Leavitt, Fox theatricals, Hal Luftig, Stewart F. Lane, James L. Nederlander, Independent Presenters Network, L.Mages/M.Glick, Berinstein/Manocherian/Dramatic Forces, John York Noble and Whoopi Goldberg from July 17 - August 2, 2015 at Wall Street Nightclub. Directed by Rose Babington.
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2015
Imagine Productions of Columbus will present Thoroughly Modern Millie, Book by Richard Morris and Dick Scanlan, New Music by Jeanine Tesori, New Lyrics by Dick Scanlan, Original Story and Screenplay by Richard Morris for the Universal Pictures Film, Originally Produced for Broadway by Michael Leavitt, Fox theatricals, Hal Luftig, Stewart F. Lane, James L. Nederlander, Independent Presenters Network, L.Mages/M.Glick, Berinstein/Manocherian/Dramatic Forces, John York Noble and Whoopi Goldberg from July 17 - August 2, 2015 at Wall Street Nightclub. Directed by Rose Babington.
Photo Coverage: Inside Short North Stage's DARK MONDAY
by Jerri Shafer - July 01, 2015
Nineteen local Columbus Theater's gathered on Monday June 29th, 2015 to perform and support a great cause-Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Special Host Nina West introduced performances from many of the region's theater companies, including CATCO, Columbus Children's Theatre, Columbus Entertainment Productions 4 Charity, Curtain Players, Emerald City Players, Imagine Productions, King Avenue Players, Little Theatre Off Broadway, Otterbein Dept. of Theatre & Dance, Pickerington Community Theatre, Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children's Hospital, Short North Stage, Shots in the Dark, SNAP! Performance Productions, Vaud-Villities, Warehouse Theatre Company, Weathervane Playhouse, Westerville Civic Theatre, Worthington Community Theatre.
by Jerri Shafer - July 01, 2015
Nineteen local Columbus Theater's gathered on Monday June 29th, 2015 to perform and support a great cause-Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Special Host Nina West introduced performances from many of the region's theater companies, including CATCO, Columbus Children's Theatre, Columbus Entertainment Productions 4 Charity, Curtain Players, Emerald City Players, Imagine Productions, King Avenue Players, Little Theatre Off Broadway, Otterbein Dept. of Theatre & Dance, Pickerington Community Theatre, Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children's Hospital, Short North Stage, Shots in the Dark, SNAP! Performance Productions, Vaud-Villities, Warehouse Theatre Company, Weathervane Playhouse, Westerville Civic Theatre, Worthington Community Theatre.
CCT to Stage GREASE, 7/30-8/16
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2015
Columbus Children's Theatre (CCT) will present Grease July 30-August 16, 2015 at Park Street Theatre located at 512 Park Street. The 2015 Summer Pre-Professional Company is comprised of actors ages 16-22. This production is directed by David Bahgat. Book, Music and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey.
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2015
Columbus Children's Theatre (CCT) will present Grease July 30-August 16, 2015 at Park Street Theatre located at 512 Park Street. The 2015 Summer Pre-Professional Company is comprised of actors ages 16-22. This production is directed by David Bahgat. Book, Music and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey.
Photo Coverage: First Look at Short North Stage's LINDA ROTH: MAYBE THIS TIME
by Jerri Shafer - June 28, 2015
Linda Roth returns for another memorable cabaret. Linda's appearances in Follies, Sunset Boulevard, The Great One and as the spirited Trudy in last year's Christmas at Lazarus, make her a favorite performer at Short North Stage. So have her several cabarets, most recently 'The Apple Doesn't Fall' with Johnny Steiner and her daughter Allison. We are delighted to welcome her back as she takes her audience through an evening of some of her most embarrassing moments. Maybe This Time she can redeem herself! Don't miss Linda (and some special guests) for what is sure to be evening filled with hilarity and great singing!
by Jerri Shafer - June 28, 2015
Linda Roth returns for another memorable cabaret. Linda's appearances in Follies, Sunset Boulevard, The Great One and as the spirited Trudy in last year's Christmas at Lazarus, make her a favorite performer at Short North Stage. So have her several cabarets, most recently 'The Apple Doesn't Fall' with Johnny Steiner and her daughter Allison. We are delighted to welcome her back as she takes her audience through an evening of some of her most embarrassing moments. Maybe This Time she can redeem herself! Don't miss Linda (and some special guests) for what is sure to be evening filled with hilarity and great singing!
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