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Nickelodeon's THE FRESH BEAT BAND Plays Palace Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2014
The Fresh Beat Band, Nickelodeon's preschool music group and stars of the Emmy Award-winning TV series of the same name, are back on the road for a brand-new nationwide concert tour. The show will feature Kiki (Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer), Shout (Thomas Hobson), Marina (Tara Perry), and Twist (Jon Beavers) performing the band's greatest hits including 'Bananas,' 'Here We Go,' and a remixed version of 'Great Day,' plus new songs including the pop classic 'Walk Like An Egyptian.'
Tickets to Disney's NEWSIES at Ohio Theatre On Sale Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2014
Disney Theatrical Productions, Broadway in Columbus, and CAPA announced today that tickets for the highly anticipated Columbus premiere engagement of Disney's NEWSIES will go on sale to the public on Thursday, November 13, at 10am. This Tony Award-winning production will begin performances at the Ohio Theatre on January 13 for a limited one-week engagement through January 19.
Voting Opens for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - November 11, 2014
Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Columbus Regional Awards!
BWW interviews: Tysen Hopes to Score a Runaway Hit With FUGITIVE SONGS
by Paul Batterson - November 07, 2014
After several projects fell through, lyricist Nathan Tysen and composer Chris Miller were left with a handful of songs they just couldn't give up on.
GALLERY OF ECHOES Returns to Shadowbox Live Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2014
'Having immersed myself in art during a lifetime, I was confident that I could handle anything you had to show me. I was wrong.'
Ohio Theatre to Unveil New Custom-Designed Orchestra Shell
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2014
The stage of the Ohio Theatre has received a $1 million makeover in the form of a brand new custom-designed orchestra shell. Made possible through the generous support of Anne Melvin, the State of Ohio, CAPA, and the Jeffrey Company, this on-stage, removable enclosure surrounds live performances in a way that provides optimum on-stage acoustics for the musicians and outstanding sound projection to the audience. The new shell will make its official debut at the Columbus Symphony's 'Beethoven & Don Quixote' concerts on November 21 and 22.
BWW Reviews: Lyle Lovett Leaves New Albany Audience With More Than Tricks
by Paul Batterson - November 03, 2014
Perhaps there is no better time to see Lyle Lovett than on Halloween Night. Performing Oct. 31 at New Albany's McCoy Center for the Performing Arts, Lovett changed styles and genres like he was shedding costumes. He flitted from country to jazz to blues to rock, delighting the nearly sold out crowd.
Columbus Children's Theatre to Present THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER, 11/28-12/21
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2014
Columbus Children's Theatre will present The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, November 28th through December 21st, 2014 at the Columbus Children's Theatre located at 512 Park Street, Columbus, OH.
BWW Reviews: INNOVATIONS Inspires, Breaks Boundaries in Intimate Venue
by Amanda Etchison - October 28, 2014
A dancer's silhouette stands motionless on stage, illuminated by the bright lights slicing through the darkness of the black box theater. As the music begins and she slowly starts to move, the audience collectively holds its breath, afraid to make any sudden movements or sounds that might disrupt the performance unfolding mere feet away from where they sit.
BWW Reviews: Solid Cast, Uneven Script Gives MIDDLETOWN a Disconnected Feel
by Paul Batterson - October 28, 2014
Otterbein University's theater department has never been known to play it safe when it comes to selecting plays. The department, which brought such works as AFTER THE FALL, SPRING AWAKENINGS and FULL MONTY to the stage in recent years, continues to stretch its audience with its most recent production MIDDLETOWN.
BWW Reviews: MY NAME IS ASHER LEV Sparks Dialogue in Emotive Performance
by Amanda Etchison - October 27, 2014
Irish writer and playwright Oscar Wilde once said, "Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known." But in a culture where art is considered a distraction from religious duty and where individual desires often come second to the strict observance of tradition, how can artistic expression prevail? This question forms the basis of "My Name is Asher Lev," a 90-minute stage adaptation of Chaim Potok's 1972 book of the same name.
BWW Reviews: SUPER SIDEKICK: THE MUSICAL Packs a Super-Sized Punch for All Ages
by Christina Mancuso - October 24, 2014
Superheros! Ninja Pandas! Evil Sorcerers! Feminist Princesses! What more could you ask for in an action-packed musical that's not only entertaining, but cleverly written and fun for all ages. CCT's regional premiere of SUPER SIDEKICK: THE MUSICAL packs in an hour's worth of nonstop adventure that everyone from kids to teens to adults is sure to enjoy.
BWW Interviews: BalletMet's INNOVATIONS Pushes the Boundaries of Dance
by Amanda Etchison - October 24, 2014
Featuring three barrier-breaking, never-before-seen contemporary dance pieces, BalletMet's "Innovations" encourages choreographers, dancers and audience members alike to think outside the box--the black box theater, that is.
MadLab Presents 3in30: BED UPDATE This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2014
MadLab will present 3 in 30: Bed, the latest in the long running 3in30 series, featuring 3 plays, I Love Lucifer, by John Quigley, Minus 1, by Steve Trautmann and The Circle Around the Bed, by Kate Carey.
Standing Room Only Theatre to Present BYE BYE BIRDIE, Now thru 11/2
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2014
Standing Room Only Theatre Company in association with Music Legends Live staged today, October 24 - November 2, 2014 at the Shedd Theatre, Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215.
Columbus Children's Theatre Presents SUPER SIDEKICK, Now thru 11/9
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2014
Columbus Children's Theatre will present the Central Ohio Premier of Super Sidekick the Musical, today, October 23-November 9, 2014 at the Columbus Children's Theatre located at 512 Park Street, Columbus, Ohio.
APT Presents Pre-Tour Production of TALKING HEADS, 11/13-21
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2014
Alan Bennett's prize-winning comedy Talking Heads will receive its central Ohio premiere when APT launches its third professional touring production with three public performances beginning on November 13-21.
BWW Reviews: LION KING Gets Off to a Roaring Start in Columbus
by Paul Batterson - October 17, 2014
Not all memories of THE LION KING are good ones.
MadLab Theatre Opens MEMORY FRAGMENTS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2014
The World premiere of Sam Wallin's futuristic murder mystery about Detective Cloud sifting through others memories, including his own, to solve a murder in a corporate virtual world where nothing is ever as it appears, MEMORY FRAGMENTS will run 8 p.m., tonight October 16, Friday October 17, and Saturday October 18, Friday October 24 and Saturday October 25, Friday October 31 and Saturday November 1 at the MadLab Theatre, 227 N. 3rd St.
Nickelodeon's THE FRESH BEAT BAND to Play Palace Theatre, 11/13
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2014
The Fresh Beat Band, Nickelodeon's preschool music group and stars of the Emmy Award-winning TV series of the same name, are back on the road for a brand-new nationwide concert tour. The show will feature Kiki (Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer), Shout (Thomas Hobson), Marina (Tara Perry), and Twist (Jon Beavers) performing the band's greatest hits including "Bananas," "Here We Go," and a remixed version of "Great Day," plus new songs including the pop classic "Walk Like An Egyptian."
GALLERY OF ECHOES to Return to Shadowbox Live, 11/5-16
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2014
"Having immersed myself in art during a lifetime, I was confident that I could handle anything you had to show me. I was wrong."
MadLab Presents 3in30: BED UPDATE, 10/24-25
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2014
MadLab will present 3 in 30: Bed, the latest in the long running 3in30 series, featuring 3 plays, I Love Lucifer, by John Quigley, Minus 1, by Steve Trautmann and The Circle Around the Bed, by Kate Carey.
Nominations Open for the 2014 Columbus Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - October 10, 2014
Nominations have now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Columbus Regional Awards!
Shadowbox Live's 25th Anniversary Fundraiser Raises Over $100,000
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2014
On Tuesday evening, October 7th, Shadowbox Live, the largest resident theater company in America, officially kicked off its 25th Anniversary year with its annual fundraiser, Shadowbox Live 365. The evening, which featured historical retrospectives and the naming of Shadowbox Live's top 25 Influencers, was a massive success, raising over $100,000 for the not-for-profit troupe of metaperformers!
Imagine Productions Presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Now thru 10/19
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2014
Imagine Productions of Columbus will present Little Shop of Horrors, Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman, Music by Alan Menken today, October 8-19, 2014.

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