Edwaard Liang Named Artistic Director at BalletMet Columbus
by Kelsey Denette - February 27, 2013
BalletMet Columbus has announced that renowned choreographer Edwaard Liang will become its new Artistic Director effective July 2013.
by Kelsey Denette - February 27, 2013
BalletMet Columbus has announced that renowned choreographer Edwaard Liang will become its new Artistic Director effective July 2013.
Monterey Jazz Festival Announces 55th Anniversary Celebration Tour, Coming to Columbus
by Kelsey Denette - February 27, 2013
The Monterey Jazz Festival, the longest continuously-running jazz festival in the world, has presented nearly every major jazz star-from Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong to Esperanza Spalding and Trombone Shorty-since it was founded in 1958. World-renowned for its artistic excellence, sophisticated informality, and long-standing mission to create and support year-round jazz education and performance programs in local, regional, national, and international venues, the Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour 55th Anniversary Celebration continues this commitment in 2013 with its third North American tour.
by Kelsey Denette - February 27, 2013
The Monterey Jazz Festival, the longest continuously-running jazz festival in the world, has presented nearly every major jazz star-from Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong to Esperanza Spalding and Trombone Shorty-since it was founded in 1958. World-renowned for its artistic excellence, sophisticated informality, and long-standing mission to create and support year-round jazz education and performance programs in local, regional, national, and international venues, the Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour 55th Anniversary Celebration continues this commitment in 2013 with its third North American tour.
2013 Performances Added to PNC Arts Alive ALL ACCESS Discount Ticket Program
by Kelsey Denette - February 26, 2013
Launched in 2011, the PNC Arts Alive All Access program has added performances to its list of artistic offerings for 2013. Designed to make the arts affordable and accessible, the program offers $5 tickets to a wide variety of Columbus performing arts events for young people aged 13-25.
by Kelsey Denette - February 26, 2013
Launched in 2011, the PNC Arts Alive All Access program has added performances to its list of artistic offerings for 2013. Designed to make the arts affordable and accessible, the program offers $5 tickets to a wide variety of Columbus performing arts events for young people aged 13-25.
BWW Interviews: Meg Chamberlain and Brent Ries Prepare for Unusual VISIT to Ohio State
by Paul Batterson - February 25, 2013
Meg Chamberlain and Brent Ries tackle Durrenmatt's tragicomedy at Thurber Theatre
by Paul Batterson - February 25, 2013
Meg Chamberlain and Brent Ries tackle Durrenmatt's tragicomedy at Thurber Theatre
BWW Reviews: Short North Stage's Local Premiere of ORDINARY DAYS is Extraordinary
by Lisa Norris - February 22, 2013
The Short North Stage may be small in size, but the talent in the theater for their latest musical is of gigantic proportions. They opened the Columbus premiere of Adam Gwon's musical, 'Ordinary Days' last night with the production's creator in the audience, and if that lead to any nervousness, it certainly didn't show.
by Lisa Norris - February 22, 2013
The Short North Stage may be small in size, but the talent in the theater for their latest musical is of gigantic proportions. They opened the Columbus premiere of Adam Gwon's musical, 'Ordinary Days' last night with the production's creator in the audience, and if that lead to any nervousness, it certainly didn't show.
The CSO and BalletMet Columbus to Collaborate for a Celebration of Spring
by Kelsey Denette - February 21, 2013
The Columbus Symphony and BalletMet welcome spring with a 100th anniversary celebration of Igor Stravinsky's electrifying The Rite of Spring. The Paris premiere provoked riots, and 100 years later, the work still has the power to stir audiences. Internationally renowned choreographer James Kudelka sets a world premiere ballet to this masterful score, featuring the talented dancers of BalletMet sharing the stage with 109 musicians of the Columbus Symphony, led by CSO Music Director Jean-Marie Zeitouni.
by Kelsey Denette - February 21, 2013
The Columbus Symphony and BalletMet welcome spring with a 100th anniversary celebration of Igor Stravinsky's electrifying The Rite of Spring. The Paris premiere provoked riots, and 100 years later, the work still has the power to stir audiences. Internationally renowned choreographer James Kudelka sets a world premiere ballet to this masterful score, featuring the talented dancers of BalletMet sharing the stage with 109 musicians of the Columbus Symphony, led by CSO Music Director Jean-Marie Zeitouni.
Michael Milligan's MERCY KILLERS Plays the Van Fleet, Now thru 3/9
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2013
On the Verge will present Michael Milligan's new play, Mercy Killers, at the Van Fleet tonight, Feb. 20th thru March 9th. The Columbus run performed by the author is a part of the 'Mercy Killers Tour'- a collaboration with Single Payer Action Network. SPAN is organizing performances around Ohio to help raise awareness about the growing dysfunction of the American health care system.
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2013
On the Verge will present Michael Milligan's new play, Mercy Killers, at the Van Fleet tonight, Feb. 20th thru March 9th. The Columbus run performed by the author is a part of the 'Mercy Killers Tour'- a collaboration with Single Payer Action Network. SPAN is organizing performances around Ohio to help raise awareness about the growing dysfunction of the American health care system.
BWW Reviews: THE WHO: A 'Dinosaur' That Still Packs a Bite
by Paul Batterson - February 19, 2013
Although Townshend and Daltrey are now in their late 60s, the Quadrophenia tour shows the Who are just as powerful and relevant as they were in 40 years ago.
by Paul Batterson - February 19, 2013
Although Townshend and Daltrey are now in their late 60s, the Quadrophenia tour shows the Who are just as powerful and relevant as they were in 40 years ago.
Suzanne Vega Performs at Lincoln Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2013
Widely regarded as one of the most brilliant songwriters of her generation, Suzanne Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk-music revival of the early 1980s when, accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, she sang what has been labeled contemporary folk or neo-folk songs of her own creation in Greenwich Village clubs. CAPA presents Suzanne Vega with special guest Noah Chenfeld at the Lincoln Theatre (769 E. Long St.) tonight, February 19, at 8pm.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2013
Widely regarded as one of the most brilliant songwriters of her generation, Suzanne Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk-music revival of the early 1980s when, accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, she sang what has been labeled contemporary folk or neo-folk songs of her own creation in Greenwich Village clubs. CAPA presents Suzanne Vega with special guest Noah Chenfeld at the Lincoln Theatre (769 E. Long St.) tonight, February 19, at 8pm.
BWW Reviews: CATCO Paints the Town RED With Local Premiere of the Tony-Award Winning Play by John Logan
by Lisa Norris - February 15, 2013
The Columbus premiere of John Logan's, 'Red' fell on Valentine's Day, but the 2010 Tony Award winning play's only lover's obsession is that of artist Mark Rothko's relationship with his own art. The intensely intellectual two-man play stars Kevin McClatchy as the mid 20th Century painter, and Tim Simeone as Ken, his recently hired assistant. 'Red' details the two year span of Rothko's career in which he was working on a commissioned series of paintings for the new Four Seasons Restaurant in the posh Park AvenueSeagramBuilding. 'What do you see?' begins Rothko, and as such, the audience gets an extraordinary opportunity to see an artist seeing his own work, a perspective that proves entrancing, profound, and deeply heart-wrenching.
by Lisa Norris - February 15, 2013
The Columbus premiere of John Logan's, 'Red' fell on Valentine's Day, but the 2010 Tony Award winning play's only lover's obsession is that of artist Mark Rothko's relationship with his own art. The intensely intellectual two-man play stars Kevin McClatchy as the mid 20th Century painter, and Tim Simeone as Ken, his recently hired assistant. 'Red' details the two year span of Rothko's career in which he was working on a commissioned series of paintings for the new Four Seasons Restaurant in the posh Park AvenueSeagramBuilding. 'What do you see?' begins Rothko, and as such, the audience gets an extraordinary opportunity to see an artist seeing his own work, a perspective that proves entrancing, profound, and deeply heart-wrenching.
Celebrate Valentine's Day at Shadowbox Live with BEST OF STAGE 2 or BETWEEN THE SHEETS, Now thru 2/17
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2013
Treat your Valentine to a very special date night at Shadowbox Live. And this year, you can choose between an evening that's intimate and romantic or one that's raucous and sexy.
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2013
Treat your Valentine to a very special date night at Shadowbox Live. And this year, you can choose between an evening that's intimate and romantic or one that's raucous and sexy.
SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody Premieres in Columbus, 3/22-23
by Kelsey Denette - February 13, 2013
SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody comes to the Southern Theatre (21 E. Main St.) on Friday, March 22, and Saturday, March 23, at 8pm daily. Tickets are $35.75-$45.75 at the CAPA Ticket Center (39 E. State St.), all Ticketmaster outlets, and www.ticketmaster.com. To purchase tickets by phone, please call (614) 469-0939 or (800) 745-3000. The show is produced by Mills Entertainment.
by Kelsey Denette - February 13, 2013
SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody comes to the Southern Theatre (21 E. Main St.) on Friday, March 22, and Saturday, March 23, at 8pm daily. Tickets are $35.75-$45.75 at the CAPA Ticket Center (39 E. State St.), all Ticketmaster outlets, and www.ticketmaster.com. To purchase tickets by phone, please call (614) 469-0939 or (800) 745-3000. The show is produced by Mills Entertainment.
AMERICAN IDIOT Makes Columbus Premiere, 3/19-24
by Kelsey Denette - February 12, 2013
Presented by CAPA and Broadway in Columbus, the national tour of the explosive Broadway hit AMERICAN IDIOT, called "wonderfully raucous" and "emotionally charged" by The New York Times and "flat-out electrifying" by the Boston Globe, will make its Columbus premiere March 19-24 at the Palace Theatre.
by Kelsey Denette - February 12, 2013
Presented by CAPA and Broadway in Columbus, the national tour of the explosive Broadway hit AMERICAN IDIOT, called "wonderfully raucous" and "emotionally charged" by The New York Times and "flat-out electrifying" by the Boston Globe, will make its Columbus premiere March 19-24 at the Palace Theatre.
MadLab Announces 3 IN 30: SHE, 3/15 & 16
by Kelsey Denette - February 12, 2013
MadLab will present 3 in 30: She, the latest in the long running 3in30 series, featuring 3 plays, She, by Jim Azelvandre, BFFs, by Aran Carr, and Only Wide Enough, by Christopher Lockheardt at 10:30pm on Friday March 15th and Saturday March 16th at MadLab Theatre & Gallery, 227 N. 3rd St., Columbus. Tickets cost $5. Call 614-221-5418 or visit www.madlab.net.
by Kelsey Denette - February 12, 2013
MadLab will present 3 in 30: She, the latest in the long running 3in30 series, featuring 3 plays, She, by Jim Azelvandre, BFFs, by Aran Carr, and Only Wide Enough, by Christopher Lockheardt at 10:30pm on Friday March 15th and Saturday March 16th at MadLab Theatre & Gallery, 227 N. 3rd St., Columbus. Tickets cost $5. Call 614-221-5418 or visit www.madlab.net.
CAPA Presents KODO One Earth Tour 2013: Legend at the Palace Theatre, 3/14
by Kelsey Denette - February 11, 2013
Under the artistic direction of Japanese Living National Treasure and revered kabuki icon Tamasaburo Bando, the taiko performing arts ensemble Kodo has further refined its carefully considered stagecraft, combining the centuries-old techniques that Tamasaburo has absorbed from a lifetime on stage with the vigorous, joyful vision of taiko that Kodo has developed over the decades, a vision that extends beyond music into movement and costume.
by Kelsey Denette - February 11, 2013
Under the artistic direction of Japanese Living National Treasure and revered kabuki icon Tamasaburo Bando, the taiko performing arts ensemble Kodo has further refined its carefully considered stagecraft, combining the centuries-old techniques that Tamasaburo has absorbed from a lifetime on stage with the vigorous, joyful vision of taiko that Kodo has developed over the decades, a vision that extends beyond music into movement and costume.
BWW Reviews: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is a 'Party!'
by Leah Rocci - February 10, 2013
There's a "Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On" at the Palace Theatre. That magic night in December 1956 is recreated when Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley came together for an impromptu jam session. It's no surprise they were dubbed "The MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET!"
by Leah Rocci - February 10, 2013
There's a "Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On" at the Palace Theatre. That magic night in December 1956 is recreated when Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley came together for an impromptu jam session. It's no surprise they were dubbed "The MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET!"
Actors' Theatre of Columbus to Present SHAKESPEARE IN THE COMMONS, Beg. May 2013
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2013
Love is in the air this summer at the Columbus Commons. Following up on last year's success, the Commons has invited the award-winning Actors' Theatre of Columbus (ATC) back to perform in the Bicentennial Pavilion.
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2013
Love is in the air this summer at the Columbus Commons. Following up on last year's success, the Commons has invited the award-winning Actors' Theatre of Columbus (ATC) back to perform in the Bicentennial Pavilion.
BWW Interviews: Sam Ray of Otterbein's AFTER THE FALL - Talks Challenges, Stamina of Cast and More
by Paul Batterson - February 08, 2013
Otterbein University will present Arthur Miller's AFTER THE FALL on March 7-10 and March 14-16 at the Fritsche Theatre on 30 S. Grove Street in Westerville. The play presents a rare glimpse into the mind of the playwright and his failed marriage to actress Marilyn Monroe.
by Paul Batterson - February 08, 2013
Otterbein University will present Arthur Miller's AFTER THE FALL on March 7-10 and March 14-16 at the Fritsche Theatre on 30 S. Grove Street in Westerville. The play presents a rare glimpse into the mind of the playwright and his failed marriage to actress Marilyn Monroe.
Actors' Theatre of Columbus and CSG to Present THE CRUCIBLE, 2/28-3/3
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 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 07, 2013
Actors' Theatre of Columbus will kick off its 2013 season with a joint production of The Crucible with Columbus School for Girls (CSG).
Todd Snider Comes to Columbus, 3/12
by Kelsey Denette - February 06, 2013
Celebrated American singer/songwriter Todd Snider is now touring in support of his 12th album, Agnostic Hymns & Stoner Fables. Deemed 'America's sharpest musical storyteller' by Rolling Stone, Snider uses his Americana/alternative country/folk style to paint a world where begging turns to mugging, investment turns to ruin, babies grow into felons, and honesty is blunt trauma. The result is something disconcerting, cracked, and wholly original.
by Kelsey Denette - February 06, 2013
Celebrated American singer/songwriter Todd Snider is now touring in support of his 12th album, Agnostic Hymns & Stoner Fables. Deemed 'America's sharpest musical storyteller' by Rolling Stone, Snider uses his Americana/alternative country/folk style to paint a world where begging turns to mugging, investment turns to ruin, babies grow into felons, and honesty is blunt trauma. The result is something disconcerting, cracked, and wholly original.
Society of Composers National Conference Set for February 13-16
by Kelsey Denette - February 05, 2013
The Society of Composers (SCI) National Conference will be held at Ohio State February 13-16, under the auspices of the School of Music's Contemporary Music Festival. The festival will feature 100 new works of music in 12 concerts over the three and a half days, many of which are world premieres. The festival also will welcome guest composers, performers, and scholars from all over the United States, panel sessions on new music, and performances by Ohio State faculty and students.
by Kelsey Denette - February 05, 2013
The Society of Composers (SCI) National Conference will be held at Ohio State February 13-16, under the auspices of the School of Music's Contemporary Music Festival. The festival will feature 100 new works of music in 12 concerts over the three and a half days, many of which are world premieres. The festival also will welcome guest composers, performers, and scholars from all over the United States, panel sessions on new music, and performances by Ohio State faculty and students.
Regional Dance Company of the Week: Peninsula Ballet
by BWW Special Coverage - February 05, 2013
This week, we're thrilled to feature Peninsula Ballet in San Mateo, California! Read about their history below and see photos from their past productions of DRACULA and THE NUTCRACKER!
by BWW Special Coverage - February 05, 2013
This week, we're thrilled to feature Peninsula Ballet in San Mateo, California! Read about their history below and see photos from their past productions of DRACULA and THE NUTCRACKER!
Al Jarreau to Perform with the CSO, 3/9
by Kelsey Denette - February 04, 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 Kelsey Denette - February 04, 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.
Celebrate Valentine's Day at Shadowbox Live with BEST OF STAGE 2 or BETWEEN THE SHEETS, 2/14-17
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2013
Treat your Valentine to a very special date night at Shadowbox Live. And this year, you can choose between an evening that's intimate and romantic or one that's raucous and sexy.
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2013
Treat your Valentine to a very special date night at Shadowbox Live. And this year, you can choose between an evening that's intimate and romantic or one that's raucous and sexy.
Columbus Children's Theatre Presents LILLY'S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE, Opening 3/7
by Kelsey Denette - January 31, 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, March 7-24, 2013. This production will be directed by Chris Rusen and is recommended for ages 4 and older.
by Kelsey Denette - January 31, 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, March 7-24, 2013. This production will be directed by Chris Rusen and is recommended for ages 4 and older.
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