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Photo Coverage: Inside Available Light's 2015-2016 Season Announcement Party
by Jerri Shafer - May 29, 2015
Friends and fans gathered to hear Matt Slaybaugh and Available Light Company Members announce next year's exciting season and hear all the surprises that are in store for AVLT's 10th Anniversary year!
Photo Coverage: First Look at Machinery of Night Company's SPRING AWAKENING
by Jerri Shafer - May 28, 2015
Set in late-19th century Germany, the angsty rock musical adaptation of the seminal play tells the story of teenagers discovering the inner and outer tumult of teenage sexuality. Book and lyrics by Steven Sater, music by Duncan Sheik, based on the play by Frank Wedekind.
Photo Coverage: First Look at Evolution Theatre Company's YANK! THE MUSICAL
by Jerri Shafer - May 27, 2015
YANK! explores what it means to be a man, and what it is to fall in love and struggle to survive in a time and place where the odds are stacked against you. Suffused with songs (swing, big band, boogie-woogie) it explores what stories get told in wartime, and how WWII became the great catalyst in bringing gay men and women together. While all the characters in Yank! are fictional, all of the situations and viewpoints come directly from memoirs and oral histories of gay (and straight) service members who took part in WWII.
Standing Room Only to Present THE FANTASTICKS, 6/5-14
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2015
Standing Room Only Theatre Company is staged June 5-14, 2015 in the Shedd Theatre at the Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215.
BWW Reviews: Shadowbox Live Presents Crazy Diamond of Pink Floyd's Music
by Paul Batterson - May 18, 2015
When Ashley Pearce interviewed to become a part of the Shadowbox Live theatre troupe, one of the questions she was asked was what her favorite rock group?
BWW Interviews: Yolanda Kondonassis - Have Harp, Will Travel
by Paul Batterson - May 15, 2015
Yolanda Kondonassis wants to change people's mind about what the harp sounds like when the world renowned harpist performs with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra on May 15 and 16 at the Southern Theatre (21 East Main Street in downtown Columbus).
Photo Coverage: First Look at Gallery Players' THE FARNSWORTH INVENTION
by Jerri Shafer - May 11, 2015
It's 1929. Two ambitious visionaries race against each other to invent a device called 'television.' Separated by two thousand miles, each knows that if he stops working, even for a moment, the other will gain the edge. Who will unlock the key to the greatest innovation of the 20th century: the ruthless media mogul, or the self-taught Idaho farm boy? The answer comes to compelling life in The Farnsworth Invention, the play from Aaron Sorkin, creator of The West Wing.
Shadowbox Live to Bring BIGGER THAN JESUS to Columbus Commons, 5/24
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2015
Last year, Shadowbox Live paid homage to the Fab Four with the original rockumentary, Bigger Than Jesus.  This summer, you can catch the extremely popular show for absolutely free at a special, one night only, outdoor performance at The Columbus Commons on May 24th at 8 PM!
ONCE National Tour to Play Palace Theatre, 6/9-14
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2015
ONCE, winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and winner of the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will play the Palace Theatre for a limited engagement from June 9-14.
BWW Reviews: BalletMet Honors Artistic Work of AMERICAN MASTERS
by Amanda Etchison - May 04, 2015
The Fourth of July might still be several months away, but the Ohio Theatre's halls were bursting with patriotic pride last weekend for the works of several American artists celebrated in BalletMet's performance of "American Masters."
Gallery Players Open THE FARNSWORTH INVENTION Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2015
Gallery Players' latest play takes big ideas and historical events -- who invented television and how -- and turns them into a very intimate look at two men and their race to make the impossible possible. From the mind of Aaron Sorkin, creator of The West Wing, The Farnsworth Invention is equal parts character study, history lesson (albeit not 100% historically accurate), and moving drama. Premiering tonight, May 2 at 8 pm in the Roth/Resler Theater of the JCC, the play tells the story of the invention of television from the perspective of its inventor, Philo T. Farnsworth, and his rival, RCA president and early radio pioneer, David Sarnoff.
MadLab Announces #FFNext
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2015
MadLab Theatre (227 N. 3rd St., Columbus) has announced #FFNext.
Photo Coverage: First Look at CATCO is Kids' HONK!
by Jerri Shafer - May 01, 2015
When Ugly hatches, the other animals are quick to notice that he doesn't look like any of his darling duckling siblings. His journey of self-discovery teaches them tolerance and ultimately celebrates the fact that being different is not so bad.
Photo Coverage: First Look at Columbus Children's Theatre's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by Jerri Shafer - April 30, 2015
Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's modern classic, Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, based on the Academy-Award winning animated feature. You will be transported to the heart of provincial life in a lovely French town. When Maurice becomes lost in the woods on the way to the fair, he seeks shelter in an old castle, but the master of the castle is a horrible beast who takes him captive. Maurice's daughter, Belle, must then give up her freedom to save his life. Belle's taming of the unfortunate Beast and his ultimate transformation back into a handsome prince enthralled Broadway audiences for over 13 years. This 'tale as old as time' is filled with hope and lessons of kindness.
Columbus Children's Theatre Presents Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Now thru 5/10
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2015
Columbus Children's Theatre and American Electric Power present Disney's Beauty and The Beast, today, April 30-May 10, 2015 at The Lincoln Theatre 769 E. Long Street, Columbus, Ohio. This is a 'tale as old as time' animated feature based on the book by Linda Wolverton.
Photo Coverage: Sneak Peek at Imagine Theatre's XANADU
by Jerri Shafer - April 28, 2015
Xanadu follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time - the first ROLLER DISCO! (Hey, it's 1980!) But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation and chaos abounds.
SISTER ACT National Tour Comes to Palace Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2015
Direct from Broadway, SISTER ACT, the hilarious, five-time Tony-nominated musical smash, is coming to a Columbus. Called 'In a word, DIVINE!' by the Associated Press, SISTER ACT opens at the Palace Theatre tonight, April 28, for a limited engagement.
Gallery Players to Open THE FARNSWORTH INVENTION, 5/2
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2015
Gallery Players' latest play takes big ideas and historical events -- who invented television and how -- and turns them into a very intimate look at two men and their race to make the impossible possible. From the mind of Aaron Sorkin, creator of The West Wing, The Farnsworth Invention is equal parts character study, history lesson (albeit not 100% historically accurate), and moving drama. Premiering May 2 at 8 pm in the Roth/Resler Theater of the JCC, the play tells the story of the invention of television from the perspective of its inventor, Philo T. Farnsworth, and his rival, RCA president and early radio pioneer, David Sarnoff.
Photo Coverage: Sneak Peek at Little Theatre Off Broadway's GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL
by Jerri Shafer - April 24, 2015
There's a new tenant at Armadillo Acres-and she's wreaking havoc all over Florida's most exclusive trailer park. When Pippi, the stripper on the run, comes between the Dr. Phil-loving, agoraphobic Jeannie and her tollbooth collector husband-the storms begin to brew. This comic fable about women in a Florida trailer park and their no-account men is bawdy and outlandish, and will have you laughing in the aisles.
Ann Hamilton and SITI Company Premieres THE THEATER IS A BLANK PAGE in Columbus Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2015
Next month, the Wexner Center for the Arts will present the world premiere of the theater is a blank page, an immersive performance created by renowned visual artist Ann Hamilton and theater innovators SITI Company. The production, the first full collaboration between the artists, was created through a Wexner Center Artist Residency Award and is a signature moment of the Wexner Center's 25th Anniversary Season.
POTTED POTTER Comes to the Capitol Theatre This Week
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2015
Written and performed by two-time Olivier Award-nominated actors Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner, POTTED POTTER takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing, or 'potting,' all seven Harry Potter books into 75 madcap minutes, aided by multiple costume changes, brilliant songs, ridiculous props and a generous helping of Hogwarts' magic. The two former BBC hosts also invite audiences to engage in a real-life game of Quidditch, played according to Clarkson and Turner's unique (and definitely not canon) set of rules.
JAWS, CABARET, MY FAIR LADY, THE KID and More Set for 2015 CAPA Summer Movie Series
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2015
The CAPA Summer Movie Series, the longest-running classic film series in America, celebrates its 45th anniversary in 2015 with an impressive assembly of classics, cult favorites, and beloved films. The 2015 series will run June 5-August 9 at the historic Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.) and will feature 29 films over nine weeks (no films scheduled for the week of the Fourth of July).
Photo Exclusive: Inside the First Annual Central Ohio Theatre Conference - Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, Kate Rockwell & More!
by Jerri Shafer - April 13, 2015
The first annual Central Ohio Theatre Conference is an event for theatre fanatics to learn, discuss, and celebrate theatre. Presented by the Central Ohio Theatre Roundtable, the conference featured a slew of educational breakout sessions designed for both performers and producers/directors, discussions and performances with Broadway super stars, and an expo where patrons can learn about theatre in their community.
Theatre Roundtable Hosts First Annual CENTRAL OHIO THEATRE CONFERENCE Today
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2015
The Central Ohio Theatre Roundtable has announced the very first Central Ohio Theatre Conference. Theatre fanatics will gather to learn, discuss and celebrate theatre at this one-of-a-kind conference today, April 11, 2015. The conference will feature educational breakout sessions for performers, producers and directors, as well as discussions with Broadway stars and national touring artists.
BWW Reviews: Otterbein's INTO THE WOODS Offers a Darker Take on Fairy Tales
by Paul Batterson - April 10, 2015
Most fairy tales end with the words 'Happily Ever After.'

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