BWW Interviews: MURDER BALLAD Presents Up Close Killing
by Paul Batterson - July 28, 2014
MURDER BALLAD offers its four actors little room to hide when the show makes its Midwest debut Aug. 7-16 at the Short North Stage's Green Room in downtown Columbus.
by Paul Batterson - July 28, 2014
MURDER BALLAD offers its four actors little room to hide when the show makes its Midwest debut Aug. 7-16 at the Short North Stage's Green Room in downtown Columbus.
Columbus Artists Aminah Robinson and Kojo Kamau Inducted into Lincoln Theatre Walk of Fame Today
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2014
Two legendary Columbus artists will take their place on the Lincoln Theatre Walk of Fame in an induction ceremony tonight, July 26, at 7 pm. Sponsored by the State Auto Insurance Companies, the event is free and open to the public.
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2014
Two legendary Columbus artists will take their place on the Lincoln Theatre Walk of Fame in an induction ceremony tonight, July 26, at 7 pm. Sponsored by the State Auto Insurance Companies, the event is free and open to the public.
BWW Exclusive: OSU Music Alums, Teachers, Parents Sound Off on Marching Band Sex Scandal - Is Jon Waters a Scapegoat?
by Christina Mancuso - July 25, 2014
As BWW reported yesterday, The Ohio State University has fired Band Director Jon Waters citing 'serious cultural issues and an environment conducive to sexual harassment within the Marching Band.' The findings showed that conduct of the band and staff 'is inconsistent with the University's values and Title IX requirements.'
by Christina Mancuso - July 25, 2014
As BWW reported yesterday, The Ohio State University has fired Band Director Jon Waters citing 'serious cultural issues and an environment conducive to sexual harassment within the Marching Band.' The findings showed that conduct of the band and staff 'is inconsistent with the University's values and Title IX requirements.'
Columbus Children's Theatre Receives Major Arts Grant
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2014
Columbus Children's Theatre (CCT) has received a major arts grant in the amount of $38,414 from Abigail Simpson, Martha G. Staub and Porter Stark Family funds of The Columbus Foundation. This grant will support CCT's mission to inspire, enrich, and empower the imaginations of children and their families through live theatre and theatre education.
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2014
Columbus Children's Theatre (CCT) has received a major arts grant in the amount of $38,414 from Abigail Simpson, Martha G. Staub and Porter Stark Family funds of The Columbus Foundation. This grant will support CCT's mission to inspire, enrich, and empower the imaginations of children and their families through live theatre and theatre education.
MadLab to Present THE PLAYDATERS, Begin. 8/28
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2014
The Ohio premiere of Neil Haven's hilarious play about roommates exploiting a dating website to play a ludicrous game of dares and pranks on unsuspecting members of the opposite sex.
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2014
The Ohio premiere of Neil Haven's hilarious play about roommates exploiting a dating website to play a ludicrous game of dares and pranks on unsuspecting members of the opposite sex.
BWW Reviews: Otterbein's DAMES AT SEA a Loving Tribute to a Bygone Era
by Paul Batterson - July 18, 2014
DAMES AT SEA is listed as a parody of the Busby Berkley musicals of the 1930s but the Otterbein University's production of the George Haimsohn and Robin Miller musical comes across as a loving tribute than a skewering of the glitzy, style-over substance musicals.
by Paul Batterson - July 18, 2014
DAMES AT SEA is listed as a parody of the Busby Berkley musicals of the 1930s but the Otterbein University's production of the George Haimsohn and Robin Miller musical comes across as a loving tribute than a skewering of the glitzy, style-over substance musicals.
Short North Stage Announces 2014-15 Season - SUNSET BOULEVARD, FUGITIVE SONGS and More
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2014
Short North Stage will present its 2014-15 season starting on October 2 with Sunset Boulevard, the musical version of Billy Wilder's Academy Award-winning 1950 movie of the same name. The score by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is considered by many to be one of his finest. The book and lyrics are by Don Black and Christopher Hampton. Sunset Boulevard is a Hollywood legend about a faded 1920s silent-screen star, Norma Desmond, who lives in a decaying mansion on the fabled Los Angeles street. A chance meeting with a down-and-out screenwriter, Joe Gillis, feeds into her dream of writing a film that will be her comeback to the silver screen. Winning Tony Awards on Broadway for Best Musical, Best Book and Score and Best Actress in 1995, Sunset Boulevard opened originally in London starring Patti LuPone and later productions featured such stars as Betty Buckley, Glenn Close, Diahann Caroll and Petula Clark. Actor Hugh Jackman made his first stage splash as Joe Gillis in the Australian production. Performances run from Oct 2-19 on the Garden Theater Main Stage.
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2014
Short North Stage will present its 2014-15 season starting on October 2 with Sunset Boulevard, the musical version of Billy Wilder's Academy Award-winning 1950 movie of the same name. The score by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is considered by many to be one of his finest. The book and lyrics are by Don Black and Christopher Hampton. Sunset Boulevard is a Hollywood legend about a faded 1920s silent-screen star, Norma Desmond, who lives in a decaying mansion on the fabled Los Angeles street. A chance meeting with a down-and-out screenwriter, Joe Gillis, feeds into her dream of writing a film that will be her comeback to the silver screen. Winning Tony Awards on Broadway for Best Musical, Best Book and Score and Best Actress in 1995, Sunset Boulevard opened originally in London starring Patti LuPone and later productions featured such stars as Betty Buckley, Glenn Close, Diahann Caroll and Petula Clark. Actor Hugh Jackman made his first stage splash as Joe Gillis in the Australian production. Performances run from Oct 2-19 on the Garden Theater Main Stage.
Photo Flash: First Look at Ian Taylor, Jordan Donica, Erin Ullman and More in Otterbein's DAMES AT SEA
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2014
Otterbein Summer Theatre closes its season with Dames at Sea July 23-26, ONSTAGE at the Fritsche Theatre at Roush Hall, 30 S. Grove St. Tickets cost $25. Call 614-823-1109 or visit www.otterbein.edu/drama. Check out a first look below!
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2014
Otterbein Summer Theatre closes its season with Dames at Sea July 23-26, ONSTAGE at the Fritsche Theatre at Roush Hall, 30 S. Grove St. Tickets cost $25. Call 614-823-1109 or visit www.otterbein.edu/drama. Check out a first look below!
MadLab Kicks Off 2014 Young Writers Short Play Festival Today
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2014
MadLab will present The Young Writers Short Play Festival, a collection of ten short plays written by eleven Columbus area high school students. MadLab is a non-profit organization that provides an artistic haven for the creation and experience of original works. Part of that effort involves giving young people the opportunity to create original works. This festival was born from that goal. MadLab sought out submissions from area high schools and chose the best plays to produce. Student playwrights will work with experienced local playwrights to help them with their plays.
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2014
MadLab will present The Young Writers Short Play Festival, a collection of ten short plays written by eleven Columbus area high school students. MadLab is a non-profit organization that provides an artistic haven for the creation and experience of original works. Part of that effort involves giving young people the opportunity to create original works. This festival was born from that goal. MadLab sought out submissions from area high schools and chose the best plays to produce. Student playwrights will work with experienced local playwrights to help them with their plays.
Shots in the Dark Independent Theatre Presents BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA, Now thru 7/13
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2014
BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA will run today, July 10-12 at 7:30pm and July 13 at 2:00pm at the Worthington Christian High School Auditorium, 6675 Worthington Galena Road, Worthington, OH 43085.
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2014
BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA will run today, July 10-12 at 7:30pm and July 13 at 2:00pm at the Worthington Christian High School Auditorium, 6675 Worthington Galena Road, Worthington, OH 43085.
Evolution Theatre Presents Two Area Premieres by Rich Orloff, TROPICAL HEAT and SKIN DEEP, Now thru 7/19
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2014
Again this year, Evolution Theatre Company, in celebration of Columbus PRIDE 2014, will present two plays in tandem, both by New York playwright Rich Orloff, a native of Chicago, and an Oberlin College alumnus.
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2014
Again this year, Evolution Theatre Company, in celebration of Columbus PRIDE 2014, will present two plays in tandem, both by New York playwright Rich Orloff, a native of Chicago, and an Oberlin College alumnus.
Columbus Children's Theatre to Present INTO THE WOODS JR., 7/30-8/10
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2014
Columbus Children's Theatre will present Into The Woods Jr., performed by CCT's Summer Youth Conservatory (ages 10-15), July 30-August 10, 2014 at Columbus Children's Theatre located at 512 Park Street, Columbus, OH.
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2014
Columbus Children's Theatre will present Into The Woods Jr., performed by CCT's Summer Youth Conservatory (ages 10-15), July 30-August 10, 2014 at Columbus Children's Theatre located at 512 Park Street, Columbus, OH.
Photo Flash: First Look at Columbus Children's Theatre's HAIRSPRAY
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2014
Columbus Children's Theatre presents Hairspray, July 5th-July 20th at the Columbus Children's Theatre located at 512 Park Street, Columbus, OH. Hairspray, winner of 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical piled bouffant high with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs. Based on the New Line Cinema film, written and directed by John Waters, this production will be performed by Columbus Children's Theatre's Summer Pre-Professional Company (ages 16-22).
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2014
Columbus Children's Theatre presents Hairspray, July 5th-July 20th at the Columbus Children's Theatre located at 512 Park Street, Columbus, OH. Hairspray, winner of 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical piled bouffant high with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs. Based on the New Line Cinema film, written and directed by John Waters, this production will be performed by Columbus Children's Theatre's Summer Pre-Professional Company (ages 16-22).
BWW Reviews: Weathervane's OKLAHOMA! Not a Dusty Old Plain
by Paul Batterson - July 01, 2014
The average temperature of the state of Oklahoma is in the high 80s. The temperature of the Valerie Accetta directed OKLAHOMA! at the Weathervane Playhouse in Newark, Ohio, is much, much hotter.
by Paul Batterson - July 01, 2014
The average temperature of the state of Oklahoma is in the high 80s. The temperature of the Valerie Accetta directed OKLAHOMA! at the Weathervane Playhouse in Newark, Ohio, is much, much hotter.
Shots in the Dark Independent Theatre to Present BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA, 7/10-13
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2014
BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA will run July 10-12 at 7:30pm and July 13 at 2:00pm at the Worthington Christian High School Auditorium, 6675 Worthington Galena Road, Worthington, OH 43085.
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2014
BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA will run July 10-12 at 7:30pm and July 13 at 2:00pm at the Worthington Christian High School Auditorium, 6675 Worthington Galena Road, Worthington, OH 43085.
Columbus Artists Aminah Robinson and Kojo Kamau to Be Inducted Into Lincoln Theatre Walk of Fame, 7/26
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2014
Two legendary Columbus artists will take their place on the Lincoln Theatre Walk of Fame in an induction ceremony on Saturday, July 26, at 7 pm. Sponsored by the State Auto Insurance Companies, the event is free and open to the public.
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2014
Two legendary Columbus artists will take their place on the Lincoln Theatre Walk of Fame in an induction ceremony on Saturday, July 26, at 7 pm. Sponsored by the State Auto Insurance Companies, the event is free and open to the public.
BWW Reviews: Rain Doesn't Cool off the Legends of Classic Rock with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra
by Paul Batterson - June 30, 2014
Don't tell John Elefante that violins don't belong in rock and roll. The former Kansas front man came from a rock band where the violin was essential to the band's sound. Elefante and the Legends of Classic Rock incorporated the Columbus Symphony Orchestra into a rain delayed set of rock standards during a Picnic at the Pops concert at the Columbus Commons.
by Paul Batterson - June 30, 2014
Don't tell John Elefante that violins don't belong in rock and roll. The former Kansas front man came from a rock band where the violin was essential to the band's sound. Elefante and the Legends of Classic Rock incorporated the Columbus Symphony Orchestra into a rain delayed set of rock standards during a Picnic at the Pops concert at the Columbus Commons.
BWW Reviews: THE 39 STEPS a Twisted Path to Mindless Fun
by Paul Batterson - June 27, 2014
At the beginning of Otterbein University's production of THE 39 STEPS, Richard Hannay is desperate for a diversion from the dullness of his life in London. 'I wanted to do something mindless and trivial, so I went to the theater,' says Hannay, the central character in the Christina Kirk directed production. It's a perfect introduction for what is to follow: a show that is equal parts farce, film noir and romantic comedy.
by Paul Batterson - June 27, 2014
At the beginning of Otterbein University's production of THE 39 STEPS, Richard Hannay is desperate for a diversion from the dullness of his life in London. 'I wanted to do something mindless and trivial, so I went to the theater,' says Hannay, the central character in the Christina Kirk directed production. It's a perfect introduction for what is to follow: a show that is equal parts farce, film noir and romantic comedy.
BWW Interviews: THE 39 STEPS a Nice Sendoff for Otterbein Graduates
by Paul Batterson - June 25, 2014
Sam Ray's final production with Otterbein University turned out to be like a final exam for the versatile actor.
by Paul Batterson - June 25, 2014
Sam Ray's final production with Otterbein University turned out to be like a final exam for the versatile actor.
BWW Reviews: An Odd Pairing Makes for a Unique Night for Ben Folds and the Columbus Symphony Orchestra
by Paul Batterson - June 24, 2014
At first glance, Ben Folds and Albert-George Schram would appear to have nothing in common. Schram, a white-haired maestro with a greying mustache and a soft smile, is the Resident Staff Conductor of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra. Folds, the bespectacled pop star/pianist with an acerbic sense of humor, makes a living with acidic love songs and often off-color storytelling.
by Paul Batterson - June 24, 2014
At first glance, Ben Folds and Albert-George Schram would appear to have nothing in common. Schram, a white-haired maestro with a greying mustache and a soft smile, is the Resident Staff Conductor of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra. Folds, the bespectacled pop star/pianist with an acerbic sense of humor, makes a living with acidic love songs and often off-color storytelling.
Photo Flash: First Look at George Takei as Grand Marshal in Columbus Pride Parade
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2014
George Takei arrived in Columbus, Ohio on Friday night to be Grand Marshall at today's 33rd annual Columbus Pride parade. Check out some photos below!
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2014
George Takei arrived in Columbus, Ohio on Friday night to be Grand Marshall at today's 33rd annual Columbus Pride parade. Check out some photos below!
STAGE TUBE: George Takei Talks Columbus Pride Parade on 10TV
by Christina Mancuso - June 21, 2014
George Takei arrived in Columbus, Ohio on Friday night to be Grand Marshall at Saturday's 33rd annual Columbus Pride parade. Check out the video below by 10TV as Kristyn Hartman interviews Mr. Takei!
by Christina Mancuso - June 21, 2014
George Takei arrived in Columbus, Ohio on Friday night to be Grand Marshall at Saturday's 33rd annual Columbus Pride parade. Check out the video below by 10TV as Kristyn Hartman interviews Mr. Takei!
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Rehearsals for CCT's HAIRSPRAY
by Christina Mancuso - June 21, 2014
Columbus Children's Theatre presents HAIRSPRAY, July 5 - 20, 2014 at Park Street Theatre. Music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, and based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters. Performed by CCT's Summer Pre-Professional Company (ages 16-22). Check out a behind-the-scenes look below!
by Christina Mancuso - June 21, 2014
Columbus Children's Theatre presents HAIRSPRAY, July 5 - 20, 2014 at Park Street Theatre. Music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, and based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters. Performed by CCT's Summer Pre-Professional Company (ages 16-22). Check out a behind-the-scenes look below!
BWW Reviews: Heather Carvel Honors a Legend in WTC's World Premiere of BIG VOICE: THE ETHEL MERMAN EXPERIENCE
by Christina Mancuso - June 20, 2014
They say that everyone has a twin somewhere in the world. Well, I'm sure that Ethel Merman is proudly smiling down at hers as Heather Carvel boldly tackles the role of a lifetime in the World Premiere of Warehouse Theatre Company's BIG VOICE: THE ETHEL MERMAN EXPERIENCE. Directed, conceived and written by Kristofer Green, every look, nuance, expression, and style is exactly dead-on, from hair to dress to even the way Ethel raised her eyebrows and smiled after a song.
by Christina Mancuso - June 20, 2014
They say that everyone has a twin somewhere in the world. Well, I'm sure that Ethel Merman is proudly smiling down at hers as Heather Carvel boldly tackles the role of a lifetime in the World Premiere of Warehouse Theatre Company's BIG VOICE: THE ETHEL MERMAN EXPERIENCE. Directed, conceived and written by Kristofer Green, every look, nuance, expression, and style is exactly dead-on, from hair to dress to even the way Ethel raised her eyebrows and smiled after a song.
Photo Flash: First Look at Heather Carvel, Elisabeth Tate, & Cody Shope in WTC's BIG VOICE: THE ETHEL MERMAN EXPERIENCE
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2014
Heather Carvel stars as Ethel Merman in Warehouse Theatre Company's BIG VOICE: The Ethel Merman Experience. Check out a first look at some production shots below!
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2014
Heather Carvel stars as Ethel Merman in Warehouse Theatre Company's BIG VOICE: The Ethel Merman Experience. Check out a first look at some production shots below!
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