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Previews: THE REAGAN YEARS ULTIMATE 80S DANCE PARTY! at Mount Vernon Arts Consortium
by Jerri Shafer - October 17, 2023
Join the Mount Vernon Arts Consortium Friday, October 20th as they celebrate Halloween 80s style with The Reagan Years Ultimate 80s Dance Party! The Reagan Years recreates the sounds of the best Pop, Rock, New Wave and Heavy Metal hits of the M-TV Era. Get out your best 80s fashion and don't miss your chance to relive the greatest decade of all with a rockin’ bar, oversized dance floor, and tons of your all-time favorite songs. Tickets are $40. You can purchase a ticket for dance floor general admission with limited seating, or secure a seat in the balcony. The event will also include a cash/credit bar. Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.mvac.org/reagan-years
Interview: Giselle Gutierrez Talks MRS. DOUBTFIRE THE MUSICAL National Tour at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - October 17, 2023
“I definitely am trying to overcome imposter syndrome,” the Central Florida University sophomore said. “I haven’t been doing theater for very long and I am trying to silence that little voice in my head, saying I’m not good enough to be in the room with these very accomplished people.”
B. Slade headlines Lincoln Theatre's Annual North Star Concert Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2023
The Lincoln Theatre Association welcomes four-time Grammy Award-nominated artist B.Slade to its main stage for its annual North Star Concert. The concert, which will also feature local ensemble Gregory Watkins and The Worship & Praise Chorale, will be held Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Lincoln Theatre, located at 769 E. Long St.
Feature: UPFRONT! at At ShadowBox Live
by Paul Batterson - October 15, 2023
Shadowbox Live CEO Stacie Boord sees UpFront is a way of “serving a community of artists who don’t have a home.”
Black Violin Comes to CAPA in March 2024
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2023
CAPA welcomes classical-meets-hip-hop duo Black Violin to Columbus as part of the group's “The Black Violin Experience” national tour. Black Violin will perform at the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.) at 7 pm Sunday, March 24.
Review: RINGO STARR AND HIS ALL-STARR BAND at Mershon Auditorium
by Paul Batterson - October 11, 2023
What did our critic think of RINGO STARR AND HIS ALL-STARR BAND at Mershon Auditorium?
Photos: First look at New Vision Dance's CARNIVAL OF WONDERS - DANCING UNDER THE BIG TOP
by Jerri Shafer - October 11, 2023
Come One, Come All! Spend a night Under the Big Top at the Carnival of Wonders presented by New Vision Dance Company on Saturday, October 14 at 3pm and 7pm  located at the Jeanne B. McCoy Center for the Arts in New Albany, Ohio. 
Pinky Patel Brings NEW CROWN, WHO DHIS Tour To The Davidson Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2023
Comedian and TikTok sensation Pinky Patel will perform live in Columbus on April 26, 2024 at the Davidson Theatre. The performance is part of Patel's “New Crown: Who Dhis” tour. Learn more about the show here!
Photos: First look at The Tipping Point Theatre Columbus's ANTON IN SHOW BUSINESS
by Jerri Shafer - October 11, 2023
This madcap comedy follows three actresses across the footlights, down the rabbit hole, and into a strangely familiar Wonderland that looks a lot like American theatre – the resemblance is uncanny!
Review: MOBY DICK'S GONE MISSING at Abbey Theatre Of Dublin
by Paul Batterson - October 09, 2023
What did our critic think of REVIEW: MOBY DICK'S GONE MISSING at Abbey Theatre Of Dublin?
Photos: First look at Original Productions Theatre's MOBY DICK'S GONE MISSING
by Jerri Shafer - October 05, 2023
When the Hollywood film production of Moby Dick descends upon a small fishing town in County Cork, Ireland, the townspeople are both fascinated and frustrated by the disruption in their ability to fish. Chaos ensues when the third, and final, whale for the production goes missing! What did happen to Moby Dick?
The Avalon Theatre to Present THE GREAT KAPLAN
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2023
Step into the enchanting world of The Great Kaplan at the Avalon Theatre. Experience the mesmerizing magic tricks and uproarious comedy of this modern-day vaudevillian master. Get your tickets now and prepare to be astounded and entertained.
BWW Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Rises at the Ohio Theatre for 50th Anniversary Tour
by Christina Mancuso - October 04, 2023
The iconic JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR rises triumphantly at the Ohio Theatre as part of its reimagined 50th Anniversary tour.  Returning to its rock-album roots with a focus more on rock music than story, the concert spectacle moves at a swift 90 minute pace with no intermission, proving that Jesus’ rockstar appeal is eternal, even at 50.
Feature: ON STAGE at Davidson Theatre
by Paul Batterson - October 02, 2023
BalletMet will present three shows, Twyla Tharp’s NINE SINATRA SONGS, Justin Peck’s THE TIMES ARE RACING and Ulysses Dove’s VESPERS. These shows, which are making their Columbus debut, forgo the traditional ballet shoe. NINE SINATRA SONGS uses ball room shoes.
Nominations Open For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards
by BWW Awards - September 28, 2023
Nominations are now open for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards. The 2023 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.

by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2023
Photos: First look at Bruce Jacklin & Company's MISERY
by Jerri Shafer - September 27, 2023
Successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued from a car crash by his 'Number One Fan,' Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. While Paul is convalescing, Annie reads the manuscript to his newest novel and becomes enraged when she discovers the author has killed off her favorite character, Misery Chastain. Annie forces Paul to write a new 'Misery' novel, and he quickly realizes Annie has no intention of letting him go anywhere. By William Goldman based on the novel by Stephen King, Directed by Ben Viccellio, the Cast includes: Maureen Browning, Bruce Jacklin & Steve Jefferson. Performances are Oct. 20 - Nov. 11 , 2023, at The Alcove Dinner Theatre, 116 South Main St., Mount Vernon, OH 43050. For tickets or more information, visit: https://www.alcoverestaurant.com/dinner-theatre.html#/
Review: BOBBY WEIR AND WOLFPACK at Mershon Auditorium
by Paul Batterson - September 27, 2023
Bobby Weir and the Wolfpack proved that the spirit of the Grateful Dead is not just slightly alive, but being reinvented
Review: PETER GABRIEL I/O TOUR at Nationwide Area
by Paul Batterson - September 26, 2023
Despite being 73, Gabriel keeps himself young and his concerts relevant by finding the right group of musicians, both old and new, to complement his style, adding artistic flair to make the product visually appealing, and slicing away for the realms of predictability.
WELCOME TO NIGHT VALE Comes to the Southern Theatre in 2024
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2023
Welcome to Night Vale, the most-downloaded fiction podcast in the world, will bring its all-new live tour, The Attic, to the Southern Theatre (21 E. Main St.) on Friday, April 5, 2024. Learn more about the event and how to get tickets here!
Interview: JESUS CHRIST, SUPERSTAR at Ohio Theater
by Paul Batterson - September 25, 2023
What did our critic think of JESUS CHRIST, SUPERSTAR at Ohio Theater? Alex Stone has not lived in a world without JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. As a result, Stone feels a little bit humbled to be part of the show’s 50th anniversary national tour that rolls into town Oct. 3-8 at the Ohio Theater (39 E. State Street in downtown Columbus).
Review: RAGTIME THE MUSICAL at Lincoln Theatre
by Paul Batterson - September 24, 2023
Critics use the word “well” often when describing the arts. Something is “well-written,” “well performed,” “well-acted,” “well thought-out.” RAGTIME, which runs Sept. 22-Oct. 1 at the Lincoln Theatre (769 E. Long Street in downtown Columbus), is all of those things, and more.
Wright State Theatre to Present THE LIAR Beginning This Week
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2023
Wright State Theatre will present David Ives' adaptation of Pierre Corneille's comedic play, THE LIAR from September 29-October 8. Get event and ticket information here!
Photos: First look at Hilliard Arts Council's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by Jerri Shafer - September 22, 2023
Who wouldn’t want to join Charlie Bucket in his adventurous tour of Willy Wonka’s world-famous Chocolate Factory? This family-friendly play tells the story of the impoverished boy Charlie, who wins a golden ticket to the mysterious, magical, and sometimes even dangerous world of Willy Wonka's design.Now is your chance with our For Kids, By Kids production of Roald Dahl’s classic story as a one act play adapted by Richard R. George! Favorite characters such as  Augustus Gloop, Violet Beauregarde, Veruca Salt, Mike Teevee, Grandpa Joe and of course Willy Wonka and Charlie himself come to life in front of your eyes.  
Feature: MOBY DICK'S GONE MISSING at The Abbey Theater Of Dublin
by Paul Batterson - September 21, 2023
Irish playwright Sean Cooney was six or seven years old when the Hollywood Circus came to his hometown of Youghal, County Cork, Ireland.

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