Gallery Players and New Players Theater Begin THE WHIPPING MAN Performances 5/4
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2013
Gallery Players and New Players Theater will present the Columbus premiere of Matthew Lopez' THE WHIPPING MAN, a recent off-Broadway success that was extended four times when it ran in New York, won Obie, Lucille Lortel and Drama Desk Awards, and was the third most produced play in the country last year, according to American Theatre Magazine.
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2013
Gallery Players and New Players Theater will present the Columbus premiere of Matthew Lopez' THE WHIPPING MAN, a recent off-Broadway success that was extended four times when it ran in New York, won Obie, Lucille Lortel and Drama Desk Awards, and was the third most produced play in the country last year, according to American Theatre Magazine.
THE WHIPPING MAN Opens in Columbus 5/4
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2013
Gallery Players and New Players Theater will present the Columbus premiere of Matthew Lopez' THE WHIPPING MAN, a recent off-Broadway success that was extended four times when it ran in New York, won Obie, Lucille Lortel and Drama Desk Awards, and was the third most produced play in the country last year, according to American Theatre Magazine.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2013
Gallery Players and New Players Theater will present the Columbus premiere of Matthew Lopez' THE WHIPPING MAN, a recent off-Broadway success that was extended four times when it ran in New York, won Obie, Lucille Lortel and Drama Desk Awards, and was the third most produced play in the country last year, according to American Theatre Magazine.
Columbus Children's Theatre Presents CINDERELLA, Beginning 4/25
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2013
Columbus Children's Theatre's popular touring version of Cinderella, adapted by William Goldsmith and based on the Brothers Grimm Fairy Tale, will be performed at the Park Street Theatre, April 25 - May 12, 2013 The play, recommended for ages 4 and up, is currently touring to schools throughout Ohio. The CCT Touring Company is celebrating over 40 seasons and will tour to over 200 schools and reach over 85,000 students this season.
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2013
Columbus Children's Theatre's popular touring version of Cinderella, adapted by William Goldsmith and based on the Brothers Grimm Fairy Tale, will be performed at the Park Street Theatre, April 25 - May 12, 2013 The play, recommended for ages 4 and up, is currently touring to schools throughout Ohio. The CCT Touring Company is celebrating over 40 seasons and will tour to over 200 schools and reach over 85,000 students this season.
WAR HORSE Comes to Columbus, April 23-28
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2013
The National Theatre of Great Britain's epic WAR HORSE, winner of five 2011 Tony Awards including Best Play, will make its premiere in Columbus at the Ohio Theatre beginning April 23. Hailed by The New York Times as "theatrical magic," WAR HORSE is the powerful story of young Albert's beloved horse, Joey, who has been enlisted to fight for the English in World War I. In a tale the New York Daily News calls "spellbinding, by turns epic and intimate," Joey is caught in enemy crossfire and ends up serving both sides of the war before landing in no man's land. Albert, not old enough to enlist, embarks on a treacherous mission to find his horse and bring him home. What follows is a remarkable tale of courage, loyalty, and friendship, filled with stirring music and songs and told with the some of the most innovative stagecraft of our time.
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2013
The National Theatre of Great Britain's epic WAR HORSE, winner of five 2011 Tony Awards including Best Play, will make its premiere in Columbus at the Ohio Theatre beginning April 23. Hailed by The New York Times as "theatrical magic," WAR HORSE is the powerful story of young Albert's beloved horse, Joey, who has been enlisted to fight for the English in World War I. In a tale the New York Daily News calls "spellbinding, by turns epic and intimate," Joey is caught in enemy crossfire and ends up serving both sides of the war before landing in no man's land. Albert, not old enough to enlist, embarks on a treacherous mission to find his horse and bring him home. What follows is a remarkable tale of courage, loyalty, and friendship, filled with stirring music and songs and told with the some of the most innovative stagecraft of our time.
Chris Mann Comes to Columbus in April
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2013
Chris Mann's debut full-length album, Roads, shot straight to No. 1 on Billboard's Heatseekers Chart and Top 5 on Billboard's Classical Chart. Upon its release, Mann gave numerous high-profile television performances, including playing for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as part of TNT's 'Christmas In Washington' special, 'The Today Show,' the 'Tonight Show with Jay Leno,' and NBC's 'Christmas in Rockefeller Center Special.'
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2013
Chris Mann's debut full-length album, Roads, shot straight to No. 1 on Billboard's Heatseekers Chart and Top 5 on Billboard's Classical Chart. Upon its release, Mann gave numerous high-profile television performances, including playing for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as part of TNT's 'Christmas In Washington' special, 'The Today Show,' the 'Tonight Show with Jay Leno,' and NBC's 'Christmas in Rockefeller Center Special.'
BWW Reviews: SPANK! THE FIFTY SHADES PARODY is Fifty Shades of Fun
by Leah Rocci - March 27, 2013
SPANK! THE FIFTY SHADES PARODY is a fun girls' night out!
by Leah Rocci - March 27, 2013
SPANK! THE FIFTY SHADES PARODY is a fun girls' night out!
BWW Reviews: THE PROMISED LAND Brings Middle-Class Unemployment Center Stage
by Lisa Norris - March 22, 2013
A&B Theatricals and director Joe Bishara took on middle-class unemployment last night with local playwright, Bill Cook's original script, 'The Promised Land'. Those familiar with Cook's previous work, especially last year's, 'Love In An Age of Clamor', will find several similarities between the two productions, however this one, finds middle-aged, middle-class, Simon (Nick Baldasare) suddenly downsized from his life-long career as a financial analyst.
by Lisa Norris - March 22, 2013
A&B Theatricals and director Joe Bishara took on middle-class unemployment last night with local playwright, Bill Cook's original script, 'The Promised Land'. Those familiar with Cook's previous work, especially last year's, 'Love In An Age of Clamor', will find several similarities between the two productions, however this one, finds middle-aged, middle-class, Simon (Nick Baldasare) suddenly downsized from his life-long career as a financial analyst.
Diana Krall Brings GLAD RAG DOLL to Columbus, 4/24
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2013
Touring in support of her extraordinary new album, Glad Rag Doll, Diana Krall explores exhilarating and adventurous new sounds, instrumentation, and musicians. The songs star a singer and piano player, and are filled with mischief, humor, and a renewed sense of tenderness and intimacy. Krall's 2009 GRAMMY-winning album, Quiet Nights, used Brazil as a musical point of reference and landed at #3 on the Billboard 200, her highest-ever position on the chart and her fourth consecutive album to debut within the top 10.
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2013
Touring in support of her extraordinary new album, Glad Rag Doll, Diana Krall explores exhilarating and adventurous new sounds, instrumentation, and musicians. The songs star a singer and piano player, and are filled with mischief, humor, and a renewed sense of tenderness and intimacy. Krall's 2009 GRAMMY-winning album, Quiet Nights, used Brazil as a musical point of reference and landed at #3 on the Billboard 200, her highest-ever position on the chart and her fourth consecutive album to debut within the top 10.
BWW Reviews: Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT Gets You Out of Suburbia
by Lisa Norris - March 20, 2013
Billie Joe Armstrong, Green Day's vocalist/guitarist wrote the lyrics for 'American Idiot' in the rock opera style of 'The Who', with songs that follow three disenfranchised young men- Johnny (Alex Nee), Will (Casey O'Farrell), and Tunny (Thomas Hettrick) as they attempt to leave their stifling suburban selves in the hopes of not becoming another 'American Idiot'.
by Lisa Norris - March 20, 2013
Billie Joe Armstrong, Green Day's vocalist/guitarist wrote the lyrics for 'American Idiot' in the rock opera style of 'The Who', with songs that follow three disenfranchised young men- Johnny (Alex Nee), Will (Casey O'Farrell), and Tunny (Thomas Hettrick) as they attempt to leave their stifling suburban selves in the hopes of not becoming another 'American Idiot'.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Headlines 2013-14 Broadway in Columbus 25th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2013
The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) and Broadway in Columbus (BIC) today announced the 2013-14 Broadway Series 25th anniversary season. From the creators of "South Park" and winner of nine Tony Awards, The Book of Mormon will play a limited two-week engagement May 13-25, 2014. Subscribers receive priority seating, so a season subscription is the best way to guarantee tickets to The Book of Mormon.
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2013
The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) and Broadway in Columbus (BIC) today announced the 2013-14 Broadway Series 25th anniversary season. From the creators of "South Park" and winner of nine Tony Awards, The Book of Mormon will play a limited two-week engagement May 13-25, 2014. Subscribers receive priority seating, so a season subscription is the best way to guarantee tickets to The Book of Mormon.
BWW Interviews: Columbus Playwright, Bill Cook on His Latest Production, THE PROMISED LAND
by Lisa Norris - March 18, 2013
A& B Theatricals will present, 'The Promised Land', and original play written by local playwright, Bill Cook, opening this Friday, March 22nd at the Columbus Performing Arts Center (549 Franklin Avenue). Mr. Cook took a few momenets to chat with me about this new production, and share his excitement about its opening.
by Lisa Norris - March 18, 2013
A& B Theatricals will present, 'The Promised Land', and original play written by local playwright, Bill Cook, opening this Friday, March 22nd at the Columbus Performing Arts Center (549 Franklin Avenue). Mr. Cook took a few momenets to chat with me about this new production, and share his excitement about its opening.
7th Annual CCC's VOICE OF THE CITY Winners Announced - Meredith A. Post Wins it All!
by Christina Mancuso - March 17, 2013
The 7th Annual Voice of the City Vocal Competition presented by the Columbus Children's Choir was held last night, March 16, 2013, at Otterbein College in Westerville, Ohio. NBC 4's Cabot Rea hosted the event with 26 finalists (ages 9-17) who sang in front of a panel of expert judges, including New York City talent agent, Nancy Carson. Other Judges included Broadway Actor, Matt Clemens; Professional Actor and Choreographer, Dionysia Williams; Broadway Actor, Larissa Thurston Bateman; and Inaugural Voice of the City Winner and Actor, David Bahgat.
by Christina Mancuso - March 17, 2013
The 7th Annual Voice of the City Vocal Competition presented by the Columbus Children's Choir was held last night, March 16, 2013, at Otterbein College in Westerville, Ohio. NBC 4's Cabot Rea hosted the event with 26 finalists (ages 9-17) who sang in front of a panel of expert judges, including New York City talent agent, Nancy Carson. Other Judges included Broadway Actor, Matt Clemens; Professional Actor and Choreographer, Dionysia Williams; Broadway Actor, Larissa Thurston Bateman; and Inaugural Voice of the City Winner and Actor, David Bahgat.
Royal Shakespeare Company's JULIUS CAESAR Comes to Columbus, Beginning 5/1
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2013
After an April premiere in New York City, the actors, musicians, and theatre artists from the world-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) will come to Columbus to perform an exclusive engagement of its production of Julius Caesar. Interpreted with a new twist by the RSC's new artistic director Gregory Doran, the production is set in present-day Africa with a cast of highly acclaimed, black British actors and live, contemporary West African music composed for the show by Akintayo Akinbode. The production opened to five-star reviews in the UK last year, going on to tour the UK and perform in Moscow before its two upcoming U.S. engagements.
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2013
After an April premiere in New York City, the actors, musicians, and theatre artists from the world-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) will come to Columbus to perform an exclusive engagement of its production of Julius Caesar. Interpreted with a new twist by the RSC's new artistic director Gregory Doran, the production is set in present-day Africa with a cast of highly acclaimed, black British actors and live, contemporary West African music composed for the show by Akintayo Akinbode. The production opened to five-star reviews in the UK last year, going on to tour the UK and perform in Moscow before its two upcoming U.S. engagements.
OSU School of Music Presents 36th Annual Jazz Festival April 4-7
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2013
The School of Music's 36th Annual Jazz Festival will bring a series of concerts and college and high school jazz days to the Ohio State campus Thursday, April 4 to Sunday, April 7. Here's the line-up.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2013
The School of Music's 36th Annual Jazz Festival will bring a series of concerts and college and high school jazz days to the Ohio State campus Thursday, April 4 to Sunday, April 7. Here's the line-up.
Al Jarreau Performs with the CSO Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2013
Al Jarreau's unique vocal style is described as one of the world's most precious treasures. His innovative musical expressions have made him one of the most exciting and critically acclaimed performers of our time, earning him seven Grammy Awards, scores of international music awards, and popular accolades worldwide.
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2013
Al Jarreau's unique vocal style is described as one of the world's most precious treasures. His innovative musical expressions have made him one of the most exciting and critically acclaimed performers of our time, earning him seven Grammy Awards, scores of international music awards, and popular accolades worldwide.
MadLab Theatre & Gallery Presents SHE'S DEAD, Now thru 3/23
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2013
MadLab will present She's Dead by Joe Giordano, the hilariously touching story of Erin and her friends as they attempt to fulfill Erin's final wishes for a home funeral, at 8:00, tonight, March 8th-23rd, Fridays and Saturdays, with an opening preview on Thursday March 7th at MadLab Theatre & Gallery, 227 N. 3rd St., Columbus.
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2013
MadLab will present She's Dead by Joe Giordano, the hilariously touching story of Erin and her friends as they attempt to fulfill Erin's final wishes for a home funeral, at 8:00, tonight, March 8th-23rd, Fridays and Saturdays, with an opening preview on Thursday March 7th at MadLab Theatre & Gallery, 227 N. 3rd St., Columbus.
Pleasure Guild Presents PETER PAN, Now thru 3/10
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2013
To raise funds for central Ohio's only pediatric hospice and palliative care program, Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children's Hospital presents Peter Pan tonight, March 8-10, 2013 at Columbus' historic Palace Theatre, 34 West Broad Street. The annual family-friendly, Broadway-quality production benefits children for whom a cure is beyond reach.
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2013
To raise funds for central Ohio's only pediatric hospice and palliative care program, Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children's Hospital presents Peter Pan tonight, March 8-10, 2013 at Columbus' historic Palace Theatre, 34 West Broad Street. The annual family-friendly, Broadway-quality production benefits children for whom a cure is beyond reach.
BWW Interviews: Pleasure Guild's PETER PAN - A Delight for Children and Anyone Who 'Won't Grow Up'
by Lisa Norris - March 07, 2013
Central Ohio's Pleasure Guild will present its 56th annual musical production, 'Peter Pan' at The Palace Theater this weekend, March 8-10th. A benefit for Nationwide Children's Hospital's pediatric hospice and palliative care program, the proceeds from the show (last year totaling almost a half-million dollars!) are directly donated, as well as the cast and crew's generous donations of their time.
by Lisa Norris - March 07, 2013
Central Ohio's Pleasure Guild will present its 56th annual musical production, 'Peter Pan' at The Palace Theater this weekend, March 8-10th. A benefit for Nationwide Children's Hospital's pediatric hospice and palliative care program, the proceeds from the show (last year totaling almost a half-million dollars!) are directly donated, as well as the cast and crew's generous donations of their time.
Columbus Children's Theatre Presents LILLY'S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE, Opening Today
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2013
Columbus Children's Theatre will present Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, based on the book by Kevin Henkes and adapted for the stage by Kevin Kling, today, March 7-24, 2013. This production will be directed by Chris Rusen and is recommended for ages 4 and older.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2013
Columbus Children's Theatre will present Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, based on the book by Kevin Henkes and adapted for the stage by Kevin Kling, today, March 7-24, 2013. This production will be directed by Chris Rusen and is recommended for ages 4 and older.
Trumpeter Chris Botti to Perform with the Columbus Symphony, 4/12
by Kelsey Denette - March 06, 2013
Conductor Albert-George Schram and the Columbus Symphony will present trumpeter Chris Botti, touring in support of his newest release, Impressions, winner of the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Album. Botti's stellar parade of releases-starting with 2004's When I Fall In Love and continuing with To Love Again, Italia, and the CD/DVD Chris Botti In Boston-have firmly established him as the world's largest selling jazz instrumentalist with several Grammy nominations and three #1 albums on Billboard's Jazz Albums listings.
by Kelsey Denette - March 06, 2013
Conductor Albert-George Schram and the Columbus Symphony will present trumpeter Chris Botti, touring in support of his newest release, Impressions, winner of the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Album. Botti's stellar parade of releases-starting with 2004's When I Fall In Love and continuing with To Love Again, Italia, and the CD/DVD Chris Botti In Boston-have firmly established him as the world's largest selling jazz instrumentalist with several Grammy nominations and three #1 albums on Billboard's Jazz Albums listings.
BWW Reviews: Shadowbox Live Goes Down the Rabbit Hole with UNDERLAND
by Lisa Norris - March 04, 2013
With enough of a fan base to generate the nearly $20,000 needed to fully-fund its production in less than two weeks on its Kickstarter.com pledge site, Shadowbox Live's self-created musical, 'Underland' opened to a not-surprisingly sold-out crowd last night. The original script, created by Shadowbox Head Writer, Jimmy Mak, is inspired by 'Alice In Wonderland', but instead tells the tale of Albert Ice (Robbie Nance), a Vietnam veteran who is searching for his lost daughter in the 60's hippie culture of San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury District. While it has the feel of Shadowbox's fabulous, 'Back to the Garden' in its opening scenes, this show immediately takes a much darker, mind-bending tone, and it's difficult to tell what is a drug-trip gone wrong, and what is Ice's completely warped post-traumatic stress-induced reality.
by Lisa Norris - March 04, 2013
With enough of a fan base to generate the nearly $20,000 needed to fully-fund its production in less than two weeks on its Kickstarter.com pledge site, Shadowbox Live's self-created musical, 'Underland' opened to a not-surprisingly sold-out crowd last night. The original script, created by Shadowbox Head Writer, Jimmy Mak, is inspired by 'Alice In Wonderland', but instead tells the tale of Albert Ice (Robbie Nance), a Vietnam veteran who is searching for his lost daughter in the 60's hippie culture of San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury District. While it has the feel of Shadowbox's fabulous, 'Back to the Garden' in its opening scenes, this show immediately takes a much darker, mind-bending tone, and it's difficult to tell what is a drug-trip gone wrong, and what is Ice's completely warped post-traumatic stress-induced reality.
BWW Reviews: SRO/CATCO's HAIRSPRAY Light, Fun and Not Over-Processed
by Lisa Norris - March 04, 2013
SRO/ CATCO delivered a fun and entertaining performance of the Tony-Award winning 60's-style musical, "Hairspray", playing its second of three weekends at the Columbus Performing Arts Center. The story of big-hearted, plus-sized teenager, Tracy Turnblad (Logan Eva Rathmann), who dreams of dancing on the local TV dance show, is directed by CATCO's Joe Bishara, with Musical Direction by Matt Clemens, and Choreography by Liz Wheeler.
by Lisa Norris - March 04, 2013
SRO/ CATCO delivered a fun and entertaining performance of the Tony-Award winning 60's-style musical, "Hairspray", playing its second of three weekends at the Columbus Performing Arts Center. The story of big-hearted, plus-sized teenager, Tracy Turnblad (Logan Eva Rathmann), who dreams of dancing on the local TV dance show, is directed by CATCO's Joe Bishara, with Musical Direction by Matt Clemens, and Choreography by Liz Wheeler.
SRO and CATCO's HAIRSPRAY to Play thru 3/10 at Shedd Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2013
SRO Theatre Company in association CATCO is Theatre presents Hairspray, staged February 22 - March 10, 2013, at the Shedd Theatre in the Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Avenue, Columbus, OH.
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2013
SRO Theatre Company in association CATCO is Theatre presents Hairspray, staged February 22 - March 10, 2013, at the Shedd Theatre in the Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Avenue, Columbus, OH.
Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestra to Perform THE PLANETS, 3/10
by Kelsey Denette - February 28, 2013
In its final concert of the 2012-13 season, CSO Associate Conductor Peter Stafford Wilson will lead the Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestra (CSYO) in a performance of Gustov Holst's The Planets. The program will also feature trumpeter Liam Bacon, a senior at Linworth Alternative High School, in the Arutunian Trumpet Concerto.
by Kelsey Denette - February 28, 2013
In its final concert of the 2012-13 season, CSO Associate Conductor Peter Stafford Wilson will lead the Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestra (CSYO) in a performance of Gustov Holst's The Planets. The program will also feature trumpeter Liam Bacon, a senior at Linworth Alternative High School, in the Arutunian Trumpet Concerto.
Actors' Theatre of Columbus and CSG to Present THE CRUCIBLE, Now thru 3/3
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2013
Actors' Theatre of Columbus will kick off its 2013 season with a joint production of The Crucible with Columbus School for Girls (CSG).
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2013
Actors' Theatre of Columbus will kick off its 2013 season with a joint production of The Crucible with Columbus School for Girls (CSG).
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