CAPA presents the Alfredo Rodríguez Trio, 5/4
by Harmony Wheeler - April 12, 2012
A young pianist of astonishing virtuosity and imagination, Cuban-born Alfredo Rodriguez calls up images of legendary jazz pianists like Keith Jarrett, Thelonious Monk, Art Tatum, Bill Evans, and his compatriot Chucho Valdes. Schooled in the rigorous classical conservatories of Havana, Rodriguez's riveting artistry is informed as much by Bach and Stravinsky as by his Cuban and jazz roots.
by Harmony Wheeler - April 12, 2012
A young pianist of astonishing virtuosity and imagination, Cuban-born Alfredo Rodriguez calls up images of legendary jazz pianists like Keith Jarrett, Thelonious Monk, Art Tatum, Bill Evans, and his compatriot Chucho Valdes. Schooled in the rigorous classical conservatories of Havana, Rodriguez's riveting artistry is informed as much by Bach and Stravinsky as by his Cuban and jazz roots.
Columbus Symphony to Present Disney in Concert, 4/28
by Kelsey Denette - April 11, 2012
The Columbus Symphony, conductor Albert-George Schram, and four guest vocalists will explore many of Walt Disney's stories and characters through their memorable melodies in "Disney in Concert: Magical Music from the Movies." Accompanied by video-projected clips, still cells, and storyboard art from the films, the concert will include favorites from Disney musicals such as The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Aladdin, and The Lion King, as well as Disney classics from Mary Poppins to Pirates of the Caribbean.
by Kelsey Denette - April 11, 2012
The Columbus Symphony, conductor Albert-George Schram, and four guest vocalists will explore many of Walt Disney's stories and characters through their memorable melodies in "Disney in Concert: Magical Music from the Movies." Accompanied by video-projected clips, still cells, and storyboard art from the films, the concert will include favorites from Disney musicals such as The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Aladdin, and The Lion King, as well as Disney classics from Mary Poppins to Pirates of the Caribbean.
Shadowbox Live to Present SUMMER LOVIN' Beginning 5/17
by Kelsey Denette - April 04, 2012
This summer, Shadowbox Live is sizzling with sketch comedy and rock and rock 'n' roll in a brand new Lunchbox production, Summer Lovin', running Thursdays and Fridays at Noon starting May 17th.
by Kelsey Denette - April 04, 2012
This summer, Shadowbox Live is sizzling with sketch comedy and rock and rock 'n' roll in a brand new Lunchbox production, Summer Lovin', running Thursdays and Fridays at Noon starting May 17th.
PICNIC WITH THE POPS Announces 2012 Lineup - Idina Menzel, The Temptations and More
by Kelsey Denette - April 02, 2012
The Columbus Symphony today announced the 2012 season lineup for its two annual summer outdoor concert series, the Nationwide Insurance Picnic with the Pops and Popcorn Pops. This will be the first season the series will be presented in its new downtown home, the Columbus Bicentennial Pavilion in the Columbus Commons.
by Kelsey Denette - April 02, 2012
The Columbus Symphony today announced the 2012 season lineup for its two annual summer outdoor concert series, the Nationwide Insurance Picnic with the Pops and Popcorn Pops. This will be the first season the series will be presented in its new downtown home, the Columbus Bicentennial Pavilion in the Columbus Commons.
Columbus Symphony to Present Shakespeare-Inspired Concert, 3/30-4/1
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2012
Joined by guest vocalists Michele Losier, mezzo-soprano, and Alisa Suzanne Jordheim, soprano, CSO Music Director Jean-Marie Zeitouni and the Columbus Symphony will perform works inspired by Shakespeare's Hamlet and A Midsummer's Night Dream.
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2012
Joined by guest vocalists Michele Losier, mezzo-soprano, and Alisa Suzanne Jordheim, soprano, CSO Music Director Jean-Marie Zeitouni and the Columbus Symphony will perform works inspired by Shakespeare's Hamlet and A Midsummer's Night Dream.
Columbus Symphony to Present Shakespeare-Inspired Concert, 3/30-4/1
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2012
Joined by guest vocalists Michele Losier, mezzo-soprano, and Alisa Suzanne Jordheim, soprano, CSO Music Director Jean-Marie Zeitouni and the Columbus Symphony will perform works inspired by Shakespeare's Hamlet and A Midsummer's Night Dream.
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2012
Joined by guest vocalists Michele Losier, mezzo-soprano, and Alisa Suzanne Jordheim, soprano, CSO Music Director Jean-Marie Zeitouni and the Columbus Symphony will perform works inspired by Shakespeare's Hamlet and A Midsummer's Night Dream.
Jonathan Pryce to Star in the Columbus Premiere of THE CARETAKER
by Kelsey Denette - March 29, 2012
Jonathan Pryce, a Tony Award-winning veteran of stage and screen, will lead Harold Pinter's acclaimed play, The Caretaker, produced by Theatre Royal Bath Productions/Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse.
by Kelsey Denette - March 29, 2012
Jonathan Pryce, a Tony Award-winning veteran of stage and screen, will lead Harold Pinter's acclaimed play, The Caretaker, produced by Theatre Royal Bath Productions/Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse.
CAPA Presents IMAGINATION MOVERS at the Palace Theatre, April 20
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2012
CAPA presents the Imagination Movers at 3pm and 6:30pm on Friday, April 20, at the Palace Theatre (34 W. Broad St.). Tickets are $16-$36 at the Ohio Theatre Ticket Office (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.
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2012
CAPA presents the Imagination Movers at 3pm and 6:30pm on Friday, April 20, at the Palace Theatre (34 W. Broad St.). Tickets are $16-$36 at the Ohio Theatre Ticket Office (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.
WEST SIDE STORY Comes to Columbus April 17-22
by Kelsey Denette - March 27, 2012
The tour of the smash hit Broadway revival of WEST SIDE STORY is coming to Columbus, opening at the Ohio Theatre on Tuesday, April 17. Tony Award-winning librettist Arthur Laurents' Broadway direction will be recreated for the tour by David Saint, the Associate Director on Broadway. The original Jerome Robbins choreography is reproduced by Tony Award nominee Joey McKneely (The Boy from Oz, The Life).
by Kelsey Denette - March 27, 2012
The tour of the smash hit Broadway revival of WEST SIDE STORY is coming to Columbus, opening at the Ohio Theatre on Tuesday, April 17. Tony Award-winning librettist Arthur Laurents' Broadway direction will be recreated for the tour by David Saint, the Associate Director on Broadway. The original Jerome Robbins choreography is reproduced by Tony Award nominee Joey McKneely (The Boy from Oz, The Life).
THE MAGIC FLUTE, LA BOHEME et al. Set for Opera Columbus 2012-13 Season
by Max Schwager - March 27, 2012
Subscriptions go on sale today for the 2012-13 Opera Columbus season which sees the return of Toronto-based Opera Atelier and the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players. The two-show season includes Opera Atelier's revival of Mozart's wildly popular The Magic Flute and the back-by-popular-demand New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players in H.M.S. Pinafore. Both productions will again employ local artists-the Opera Columbus Chorus and the Columbus Symphony-and all performances will be held in the Southern Theatre.
by Max Schwager - March 27, 2012
Subscriptions go on sale today for the 2012-13 Opera Columbus season which sees the return of Toronto-based Opera Atelier and the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players. The two-show season includes Opera Atelier's revival of Mozart's wildly popular The Magic Flute and the back-by-popular-demand New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players in H.M.S. Pinafore. Both productions will again employ local artists-the Opera Columbus Chorus and the Columbus Symphony-and all performances will be held in the Southern Theatre.
Columbus Symphony’s PNC Arts Alive Concerts for Kids to Present RHYTHM OF THE AMERICAS, 3/25
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2012
The Columbus Symphony and conductor Michael Berkowitz will showcase a variety of percussion instruments in the Rhythm of the Americas program. This PNC Arts Alive Concert for Kids is a one-hour classical concert for young audiences at the Capitol Theatre on March 25, and will feature rhythmic music from all the Americas-North, South, and Central. The CSO's PNC Arts Alive Concerts for Kids are funded by a grant from PNC Arts Alive, a three-year, $1.5 million initiative of The PNC Foundation that supports visual and performing arts groups with the goal of increasing arts access and engagement in new and innovative ways.
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2012
The Columbus Symphony and conductor Michael Berkowitz will showcase a variety of percussion instruments in the Rhythm of the Americas program. This PNC Arts Alive Concert for Kids is a one-hour classical concert for young audiences at the Capitol Theatre on March 25, and will feature rhythmic music from all the Americas-North, South, and Central. The CSO's PNC Arts Alive Concerts for Kids are funded by a grant from PNC Arts Alive, a three-year, $1.5 million initiative of The PNC Foundation that supports visual and performing arts groups with the goal of increasing arts access and engagement in new and innovative ways.
Mezzo-Soprano Denyce Graves Returns to Columbus for a One-Night-Only Performance, 3/25
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2012
Opera Columbus presents Denyce Graves at the Southern Theatre (21 E. Main St.) on Friday, March 25, at 8 pm. Tickets are $38-$98 at the Ohio Theatre Ticket Office (39 E. State St.), all Ticketmaster outlets, and www.ticketmaster.com. To purchase by phone, please call (614) 469-0939 or (800) 745-3000.
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2012
Opera Columbus presents Denyce Graves at the Southern Theatre (21 E. Main St.) on Friday, March 25, at 8 pm. Tickets are $38-$98 at the Ohio Theatre Ticket Office (39 E. State St.), all Ticketmaster outlets, and www.ticketmaster.com. To purchase by phone, please call (614) 469-0939 or (800) 745-3000.
CAPA Presents The Four Bitchin' Babes' Original Revue HORMONAL IMBALANCE 4/15
by Sally Henry Fuller - March 23, 2012
The Four Bitchin' Babes, a quartet of funny and multi-talented musicians/comediennes, return to Columbus (home of founding Babe Sally Fingerett) to celebrate the little joys of day-to-day life with their original songs and unbridled comedic commentary.
by Sally Henry Fuller - March 23, 2012
The Four Bitchin' Babes, a quartet of funny and multi-talented musicians/comediennes, return to Columbus (home of founding Babe Sally Fingerett) to celebrate the little joys of day-to-day life with their original songs and unbridled comedic commentary.
BWW Reviews: BILLY ELLIOT Electrifies the Palace Theatre
by Christina Mancuso - March 23, 2012
I was one of the lucky ones who had the chance to see Billy Elliot: The Musical on Broadway before it closed on January 8, 2012. Although this scaled-down NETworks version may lose some of its grandiose sets and sparkle, Billy Elliot still transmits enough electricity to power all of Columbus' Palace Theatre.
by Christina Mancuso - March 23, 2012
I was one of the lucky ones who had the chance to see Billy Elliot: The Musical on Broadway before it closed on January 8, 2012. Although this scaled-down NETworks version may lose some of its grandiose sets and sparkle, Billy Elliot still transmits enough electricity to power all of Columbus' Palace Theatre.
BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL Comes to Columbus, 3/20-25
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2012
NETworks Presentations, LLC brings the multi-award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical to the Palace Theatre march 20-25.Based on the international smash-hit film and featuring music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, choreography by Peter Darling, and direction by Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot the Musical has earned critical acclaim on Broadway including 10 Tony Awards.
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2012
NETworks Presentations, LLC brings the multi-award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical to the Palace Theatre march 20-25.Based on the international smash-hit film and featuring music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, choreography by Peter Darling, and direction by Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot the Musical has earned critical acclaim on Broadway including 10 Tony Awards.
Columbus Symphony Announces Winner of the 2012 Young Musicians Senior Concerto Competition
by Kelsey Denette - March 19, 2012
The Columbus Symphony today announced that 16-year-old violinist Mariko Shimasaki is the winner of the 2012 Senior Concerto Competition, an annual competition for young musicians in grades 8-12. Shimasaki will receive a $500 award generously donated by the Women's Association of the Columbus Symphony, and has been invited to perform for the CSO's Women's Auxiliary annual luncheon.
by Kelsey Denette - March 19, 2012
The Columbus Symphony today announced that 16-year-old violinist Mariko Shimasaki is the winner of the 2012 Senior Concerto Competition, an annual competition for young musicians in grades 8-12. Shimasaki will receive a $500 award generously donated by the Women's Association of the Columbus Symphony, and has been invited to perform for the CSO's Women's Auxiliary annual luncheon.
CSO Welcomes Guest Pianist Stewart Goodyear for 'Themes & Variations' 3/16-17
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2012
CSO Music Director Jean-Marie Zeitouni leads the Columbus Symphony in three of the most popular orchestral examples of creative and appealing musical "conversations" in the Themes & Variations program. The program includes Brahms' Academic Festival Overture, Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24 in C Minor featuring guest pianist Stewart Goodyear, and Elgar's Variations on an Original Theme, "Enigma Variations."
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2012
CSO Music Director Jean-Marie Zeitouni leads the Columbus Symphony in three of the most popular orchestral examples of creative and appealing musical "conversations" in the Themes & Variations program. The program includes Brahms' Academic Festival Overture, Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24 in C Minor featuring guest pianist Stewart Goodyear, and Elgar's Variations on an Original Theme, "Enigma Variations."
CSO Welcomes Guest Pianist Stewart Goodyear
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2012
CSO Music Director Jean-Marie Zeitouni leads the Columbus Symphony in three of the most popular orchestral examples of creative and appealing musical "conversations" in the Themes & Variations program. The program includes Brahms' Academic Festival Overture, Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24 in C Minor featuring guest pianist Stewart Goodyear, and Elgar's Variations on an Original Theme, "Enigma Variations."
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2012
CSO Music Director Jean-Marie Zeitouni leads the Columbus Symphony in three of the most popular orchestral examples of creative and appealing musical "conversations" in the Themes & Variations program. The program includes Brahms' Academic Festival Overture, Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24 in C Minor featuring guest pianist Stewart Goodyear, and Elgar's Variations on an Original Theme, "Enigma Variations."
Comedian Ron White Adds Second Columbus Performance
by Kelsey Denette - March 15, 2012
Comedian Ron "Tater Salad" White, best known as the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the "Blue Collar Comedy" phenomenon, has added a second performance on Saturday, April 14, at 7pm (existing) and 9:30pm (added).
by Kelsey Denette - March 15, 2012
Comedian Ron "Tater Salad" White, best known as the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the "Blue Collar Comedy" phenomenon, has added a second performance on Saturday, April 14, at 7pm (existing) and 9:30pm (added).
Zakir Hussain Returns to Columbus with MASTERS OF PERCUSSION
by Kelsey Denette - March 13, 2012
Zakir Hussain delivers what are being described as 'brilliant performances that have established him as a national treasure in his native India and as one of the world's most esteemed and influential musicians, renowned for his genre-defying collaborations.'
by Kelsey Denette - March 13, 2012
Zakir Hussain delivers what are being described as 'brilliant performances that have established him as a national treasure in his native India and as one of the world's most esteemed and influential musicians, renowned for his genre-defying collaborations.'
BWW Reviews: Shadowbox Live's RENT Delivers
by Lisa Norris - March 12, 2012
When you take on an iconoclastic production such as Jonathan Larson's RENT, you either have a whole lot of talent in your back pocket, or you are just plain ludicrous. Fortunately for Shadowbox Live, it was a case of the former that resulted in a fantastic opportunity to see this incredible story about Bohemians in Alphabet City, NYC struggling with life, love and AIDS, brought to life in local form.
by Lisa Norris - March 12, 2012
When you take on an iconoclastic production such as Jonathan Larson's RENT, you either have a whole lot of talent in your back pocket, or you are just plain ludicrous. Fortunately for Shadowbox Live, it was a case of the former that resulted in a fantastic opportunity to see this incredible story about Bohemians in Alphabet City, NYC struggling with life, love and AIDS, brought to life in local form.
LES MIS, WICKED, WAR HORSE & More Set for Fifth Third Bank Broadway Series 2012-13
by James T Harding - March 12, 2012
The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) and Broadway in Columbus (BIC) today announced the 2012-13 Fifth Third Bank Broadway Series season. Four of the productions on the five-show subscription series have never before been seen in Columbus, including Irving Berlin's White Christmas, Million Dollar Quartet, Green Day's American Idiot, and War Horse, winner of five 2011 Tony Awards including Best Play. Disney's Beauty and the Beast, presented by NETworks, will also return to Columbus to kick off the new season. In addition to the five-show season package, season specials will include the return of Les Miserables and Wicked.
by James T Harding - March 12, 2012
The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) and Broadway in Columbus (BIC) today announced the 2012-13 Fifth Third Bank Broadway Series season. Four of the productions on the five-show subscription series have never before been seen in Columbus, including Irving Berlin's White Christmas, Million Dollar Quartet, Green Day's American Idiot, and War Horse, winner of five 2011 Tony Awards including Best Play. Disney's Beauty and the Beast, presented by NETworks, will also return to Columbus to kick off the new season. In addition to the five-show season package, season specials will include the return of Les Miserables and Wicked.
Shadowbox Live Opens REEFER MADNESS, 4/22
by Kelsey Denette - March 09, 2012
Shadowbox Live explores the 'dangers' of marijuana with the campy musical comedy, Reefer Madness! Based on the 1936 cult classic film, this wacky satire follows All-American good boy, Jimmy, as he falls prey to the evil reefer. Complete with new staging and updated music, Shadowbox Live's Reefer Madness 'is sure to be a mad romp into debauchery and temptation!'
by Kelsey Denette - March 09, 2012
Shadowbox Live explores the 'dangers' of marijuana with the campy musical comedy, Reefer Madness! Based on the 1936 cult classic film, this wacky satire follows All-American good boy, Jimmy, as he falls prey to the evil reefer. Complete with new staging and updated music, Shadowbox Live's Reefer Madness 'is sure to be a mad romp into debauchery and temptation!'
WEST SIDE STORY Comes to Columbus, 4/17-22
by Harmony Wheeler - March 07, 2012
WEST SIDE STORY is currently touring the country, and now stars Ross Lekites as Tony, Evy Ortiz as Maria, Michelle Aravena as Anita, Drew Foster as Riff and German Santiago as Bernardo. Also featured are Mike Boland as Schrank, Stephen DeRosa as Glad Hand, Jon Drake as Action, Wally Dunn as Krupke, Alexandra Frohlinger as Anybodys, Jay Garcia as Chino, Casey Garvin as Diesel, Nathan Keen as Big Deal, Harris Milgrim as Snowboy, John O'Creagh as Doc, Christopher Rice as Baby John, Clay Thomson as A-rab, along with Karolina Blonski, Alicia Charles, Lauryn Ciardullo, Dean Andre De Luna, Lori Ann Ferreri, Ryan Ghysels, Tim Hausmann, Nicole Hellman, Laura Irion, Thayne Jasperson, Gizel Jimenez, Eric Anthony Johnson, Patrick Ortiz, Kristen Paulicelli, Christie Portera, Waldemar Quinones-Villanueva, Alexandra Blake Redelico, Michael Scirrotto, Jeffrey C. Sousa, Dani Spieler, Jessica Swesey, Kathryn Lin Terza and Kirstin Tucker.
by Harmony Wheeler - March 07, 2012
WEST SIDE STORY is currently touring the country, and now stars Ross Lekites as Tony, Evy Ortiz as Maria, Michelle Aravena as Anita, Drew Foster as Riff and German Santiago as Bernardo. Also featured are Mike Boland as Schrank, Stephen DeRosa as Glad Hand, Jon Drake as Action, Wally Dunn as Krupke, Alexandra Frohlinger as Anybodys, Jay Garcia as Chino, Casey Garvin as Diesel, Nathan Keen as Big Deal, Harris Milgrim as Snowboy, John O'Creagh as Doc, Christopher Rice as Baby John, Clay Thomson as A-rab, along with Karolina Blonski, Alicia Charles, Lauryn Ciardullo, Dean Andre De Luna, Lori Ann Ferreri, Ryan Ghysels, Tim Hausmann, Nicole Hellman, Laura Irion, Thayne Jasperson, Gizel Jimenez, Eric Anthony Johnson, Patrick Ortiz, Kristen Paulicelli, Christie Portera, Waldemar Quinones-Villanueva, Alexandra Blake Redelico, Michael Scirrotto, Jeffrey C. Sousa, Dani Spieler, Jessica Swesey, Kathryn Lin Terza and Kirstin Tucker.
CSO to Perform World Premiere of Work by OSU’s Donald Harris
by Kelsey Denette - March 05, 2012
CSO Music Director Jean-Marie Zeitouni will lead the Columbus Symphony in the world premiere of Donald Harris' Symphony No. 2, the first commissioned piece for the CSO in more than 20 years. Harris, Professor Emeritus of Composition and Theory for The Ohio State University, composed the traditional four-movement, large-scale symphony over a five-year period and describes it as a kaleidoscope, which is also the title he chose for the first movement.
by Kelsey Denette - March 05, 2012
CSO Music Director Jean-Marie Zeitouni will lead the Columbus Symphony in the world premiere of Donald Harris' Symphony No. 2, the first commissioned piece for the CSO in more than 20 years. Harris, Professor Emeritus of Composition and Theory for The Ohio State University, composed the traditional four-movement, large-scale symphony over a five-year period and describes it as a kaleidoscope, which is also the title he chose for the first movement.
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