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Photos: First look at Little Theatre Off Broadway's BONNIE & CLYDE
by Jerri Shafer - May 12, 2022
Bonnie & Clyde tells the story of real-life fugitives, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. Their craving for fame and thrills leads them into a life of crime and a life on the run. As their fame and ambition grows, their inevitable fate draws closer. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 13: Adult situations, violence, language, gun shots, blood. Performances run May 13 thru 29, 2022 at Little Theatre Off Broadway, 3981 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio 43123. Order Reserved Seating Tickets at the link: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/63398
Photos: First look at Wagnalls Community Theatre's PUFFS
by Jerri Shafer - May 11, 2022
Puffs is the story of Wayne Hopkins: a regular boy who finds out he's a wizard and goes to school in England where he makes two best friends and has adventures. This perhaps sounds familiar. But, Wayne is sorted as a Puff, he and the other Puffs simply want to learn how to be wizards and avoid attacks by evil wizards. This show is rated PG13. Audience is encouraged to wear costumes as we will have a costume contest! Cash bar for those over 21 years of age. Written by Matt Cox, Directed by Joe Werstak, the Cast includes: Nikki Snyder, Alex Dutton, Tyler Howard, Sam Myers, April Adams, Sarah Applegate, Julie Cecutti, Scott Gottliebson, Tyler Hall, Gail Matos, Madi Ryan, Keilyn Snell, Stewart Stebelton, Jamie Thacker, Trinity Yeomans, Bethany Ziegler, and Wave Wilkerson. Performances run May 13 thru May 15, 2022 at The Wagnalls Memorial, 150 East Columbus St, Lithopolis, OH 43136. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: https://wagnalls.ticketleap.com/puffs/dates
Opera Columbus' Crane Directing Fellow Helms Reimagined VANQUI as Part of 40 Days of Opera
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2022
Opera Columbus will present a reimagined production of Leslie Savoy Burrs and John A. Williams’ Vanqui as part of its 40 Days of Opera festival. Helmed by Crane Directing Fellow Luther Lewis III, the opera is part of a partnership with The Ohio State University’s Journeys to Equity program. 
Popular Podcast WELCOME TO NIGHT VALE Returns To The Lincoln in June
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2022
Welcome to Night Vale is a twice-monthly podcast in the style of community updates for the small desert town of Night Vale, featuring local weather, news, announcements from the Sheriff's Secret Police, mysterious lights in the night sky, dark hooded figures with unknowable powers, and cultural events. The live show features the voice of Night Vale, Cecil Baldwin, along with surprise guests telling a new story never before been told on the podcast.
Photos: First Look at the Cast of HAMLET, 1603 at Actors' Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2022
Actors' Theatre presents Hamlet, 1603 by William Shakespeare, directed by Sarah Neville, May 26 - June 19, 2022 at Schiller Park Amphitheatre.
Ember Women's Theatre Presents WIT
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2022
Ember Women's Theatre will present “Wit,” Margaret Edson's powerfully imagined Pulitzer Prize–winning play which examines what makes life worth living through her exploration of one of exitence's unifying experiences - mortality. 
2022 Capa Summer Movie Series Schedule Announced
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2022
The CAPA Summer Movie Series, the longest-running classic film series in America, today announced the schedule for its 53rd series of classic films and cult favorites. The 2022 series will run June 16-August 14 at the historic Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.) and feature 25 films over nine weeks.
Photos: First look at MTVarts' ALL MY SONS
by Jerri Shafer - May 06, 2022
During the war Joe Keller and Steve Deever ran a machine shop which made airplane parts. Deever was sent to prison because the firm turned out defective parts, causing the deaths of many men. Keller went free and made a lot of money. The twin shadows of this catastrophe and the fact that the young Keller son was reported missing during the war dominate the action. The love affair of Chris Keller and Ann Deever, the bitterness of George Deever returned from the war to find his father in prison and his father’s partner free, are all set in a structure of almost unbearable power. The climax showing the reaction of a son to his guilty father is fitting conclusion to a play electrifying in its intensity. Director * Ian Fraser Ernsberger, Stage Manager * John Wareham, Season Production Manager * Megan Bell. The cast includes: Joe Keller * Bruce Jacklin, Kate Keller * Cate Blair Wilhelm, Chris Keller * Christopher Hartman, Ann Deever * Kelly Lauth, George Deever * Tony Montgomery, Dr Jim Bayliss * Glen Hissong, Sue Bayliss * Maureen Browning, Frank Lubey * Chuck Rogers, Lydia Lubey * Abigail Tayse, Bert * Briggs Swallow. Performances run May 6th thru the 8th, 2022 at the Knox Memorial Theater, 112 E. High Street, Mount Vernon, Ohio. For more information or tickets, visit: https://mtvarts.com/.
CAPA Will Host Sold-Out 2022 CAPA Gala Celebration Honoring Larry and Donna James
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2022
Co-chaired by Benita and Lewis Smoot Jr., the CAPA Gala Celebration is the performing arts non-profit organization's annual fundraising event that provides critical resources to continue its educational initiatives, cultural programming, and community engagement activities and events. In 2022, the sold-out event will honor Donna and Larry James for their extraordinary leadership and many contributions to the arts community of central Ohio.
The Columbus Symphony Announces Schedule For The 2022 SUMMER NIGHT MUSIC Neighborhood Concert Series
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2022
The Columbus Symphony today announced the classical concert lineup for the 2022 Summer Night Music Neighborhood Concert Series. Started in 2017 as a way to take classical music out to central Ohio communities, the series provides a relaxed setting to enjoy symphonic music with friends and neighbors.
Photos: First look at Red Herring's THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE
by Jerri Shafer - May 04, 2022
Casey has just been fired from his Elvis impersonator gig at a Florida dive bar and replaced by a B-level drag show. To make things worse, he’s broke and just found out that his girlfriend is having a baby. After filling in for one of the drag queens one night, he decides to trade in his sequin jumpsuit for a sequin dress. With Miss Tracy’s help, he becomes a star. Along the way, he learns a whole lot about himself and show business in this funny and touching show. Written by Matthew Lopez, Directed by David Allen Vargo, the Cast includes: Doug Joseph, David Bahgat, Aaron Natarelli, Alicia Hoffman, Bill Hafner, Nick Martin, D.C. Simpson and Maja Jera The Legend of Georgia McBride performances run May 5 thru May 22, 2022, at Red Herring Theater, 3723 S. High St. Columbus, Ohio. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: https://www.redherringtheater.org/
Nick Cosgrove to Stars in VALLEY DOES VALLI For Mother's Day at Valley Dale Ballroom
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2022
Mr. NICK COSGROVE, sensationally played Frankie Valli on BROADWAY and the 1st and 2nd National Tours. Bringing his Frankie Valli experience to the Valley Dale Ballroom in Columbus Ohio, the Broadway performer relays true events which occurred as he was preparing and playing the role of the Jersey Boy.
Photos: First look at Curtain Players' MY Three Angels
by Jerri Shafer - May 03, 2022
It's Christmas Eve in the tropical prison colony of Cayenne, French Guiana, where the temperature has graciously dropped to 104 degrees. Hopeless shopkeeper Felix Ducotel has hired three convicts - two of them murderers, the third a swindler - to fix his roof. But when Felix's evil cousin arrives to oust Felix and his family from their business, the three convicts realize the Ducatels need a few guardian angels, and decide to use every criminal art they possess to set matters right. Written by Samuel Spewack and Bella Spewack, based on La Cuisine Des Anges by Albert Husson Directed by Stephen Grinch, the Cast includes: Randy Benge (Joseph), Al Minor (Jules), Tiarra Dapo (Marie Louise Ducotel), Julie Emmert (Mme. Parole), Brian Henry (Henri Trouchard), Jeff Kemeter (Lieutenant), Randy Lenhart (Felix Ducotel), Cheryl Nelson (Emilie Ducotel), Patrick Petrilla (Paul), & Kyle Smith (Alfred) Performances run May 6 thru May 22, 2022 at Curtain Players, 5691 Harlem Road, Galena, Ohio 43021. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: http://curtainplayers.org
SNS' SPRING AWAKENING at Garden Theater
by Paul Batterson - May 02, 2022
The May 5 performance of the Short North Stage's production of SPRING AWAKENING at the Garden Theater (1187 N. High Street in downtown Columbus) will be more than just opening night for Emma Rose Johnson and Sage Lee.
Photos: New Albany Middle School Theatre Dept's MARY POPPINS JR.
by Jerri Shafer - April 29, 2022
Based on one of the most popular Disney movies of all time and the Broadway musical that played for over 2,500 performances and received multiple Olivier and Tony Awards nominations, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins captures hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect Broadway Junior musical! New Albany Middle School has been rehearsing and preparing for this show since January. Mary Poppins Jr. consists of 54 cast members and 16 crew members grades 6-8. Featuring projections by Nick Eberts and lighting design by Jon Gillie, an entire team of dedicated parents created the scenery, props and costumes led by Director Gould. New Albany Middle School will present Mary Poppins, Jr. to be performed April 29 - May 1 at the Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts. Purchase tickets: https://bit.ly/3vbXMDz
Photos: First look at Evolution Theatre Co's THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS, THE MUSICAL
by Jerri Shafer - April 28, 2022
musicals, each written in the distinctive style of a different master of the form. A Rogers and Hammerstein version; a Stephen Sondheim version; a Jerry Herman version; Andrew Lloyd Webber version; and a Kander & Ebb version. Music by Eric Rockwell, Lyrics by Joanne Bogart, Book by Eric Rockwell and Joanne Bogart Directed by Joe Bishara, Music Direction by Jonathan Collura, Choreography by Jamie Markovich McMahon, the Cast includes: Tom Cardinal (Jitter), Nat Harper (June), Matt Piper (Willy), and Lisa Thoma (Abby) Performances run April 28 thru May 7, 2022 at Abbey Theater of Dublin, 5600 Post Rd. Dublin, Ohio 43017. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35855/production/1080334
Photos: First look at Hilliard Arts Council's 1776
by Jerri Shafer - April 22, 2022
The musical 1776 finds John Adams attempting to cajole and bully his fellow members of the Continental Congress to create and sign the Declaration of Independence and vote for a separation from English tyranny. But how much is he willing to compromise in the pursuit of this newfound freedom? 1776 The musical, with music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and a book by Peter Stone, premiered on Broadway in 1969 and won three Tony Awards, including Best Musical. In 1972, it was also made into a film adaptation. This Tony award winning musical will feature the efforts of 30 talented actors from the greater Columbus area, including well known and long-standing member of the Columbus theatre community, Bill Goldsmith playing the part of John Adams. Performances run April 22nd thru May 1st, 2022 at the Hilliard Civic and Cultural Arts Center, 5425 Center St, Hilliard, OH, 43026. For more information or to get tickets, visit: https://www.hilliardartscouncil.org/theatre/
Photos: First look at The New Albany High School Theatre Department's LETTERS TO SALA
by Jerri Shafer - April 22, 2022
Based on the book Sala's Gift by Ann Kirschner, 'Letters to Sala' tells the remarkable true story of a young girl's survival in wartime Germany during which she spent five years in seven different Nazi labor camps and collected over 350 letters. Sala Garncarz kept her secret for over 50 years, concealing her incredible history in a box. Everything changes when Sala reveals the letters to her grown daughter. The family must decide whether to keep these personal mementos that detail their struggles through a horrific time or share them with the world. This incredibly important, powerful, and moving play runs April 21 - 30 at the McCoy Center for the Arts, 100 West Dublin-Granville Rd., New Albany, OH 43054. Tickets can be purchased in advance at cbusarts.com or at the door.
Photos: First Look At ONCE At Center Theater
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2022
Get a first look at rehearsal photos for Renaissance Theatre's upcoming production of the Tony Award-winning musical ONCE!
BWW Review: BWW REVIEWS: THE EAGLES at Nationwide Arena
by Paul Batterson - April 21, 2022
What is the sound of America? When you think of the United States' landscape, what band do you think of? Read our critic's review.
Photos: First look at Bruce Jacklin & Co's SYLVIA
by Jerri Shafer - April 21, 2022
'A man and his dog is a sacred relationship. What nature hath put together let no woman put asunder.' A street-smart mixture of Lab and poodle, Sylvia becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife. She offers Greg an escape from the frustrations of his job and the unknowns of middle age. To Kate, Sylvia becomes a rival for affection. Don't miss your chance to see this hilarious comedy about a man and his dog directed by Susan Moreland and produced by Bruce Jacklin. Starring: Thor Collard, Beth Nuzum Cronenweth, Andrew Duffy and Megan Evans as Sylvia. “Sylvia” runs April 22nd thru May 7th. Performances are every Friday and Saturday evening, with social hour beginning at 6:30 PM. Reservations and menu sections must be made on line at https://tickets.alcoverestaurant.com/index.php/en/sylvia
Opera Columbus' Cooper-Bing Competition Announces Finalists, Return To Live Audience
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2022
Five outstanding young artists have been selected to participate in Opera Columbus' annual Cooper- Bing Competition. The operatic vocal competition drew a record-breaking pool of 270 submissions, attracting talent from around the world to compete for the grand prize of $10,000.
Shadowbox Live to Host Theatre Roundtable Annual Celebration
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2022
Shadowbox Live has been named the host venue for the Central Ohio Theatre Roundtable (DBA Theatre Roundtable) Annual Celebration. The celebration will take place on May 15, 2022 at 7 PM.
DANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE Returns to the Palace With a New Production in May
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2022
Following the hugely successful 2019 tour that traveled to more than 50 neighborhoods, Daniel Tiger and all his friends from the beloved Emmy Award-winning PBS KIDS television series are hopping back aboard Trolley for Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live: Neighbor Day.
Photos: First look at THE GRETTA AND GILDA EASTER SPECTACULAR
by Jerri Shafer - April 17, 2022
Gretta is a devout Christian, Gilda is a Pagan- how do these two celebrate Easter together? We are about to find out! The Gretta and Gilda Easter Spectacular is a live show starring Gretta Goodbottom and Gilda Wabbit. Shauna Davis will also be joining Gretta and Gilda! If you haven't heard her sing, it’s the voice of an angel! Maybe we will have her play an angel! One of the West family traditions is to raise money for local charities at the end of the show. Last year they raised $17,000 for Kaleidoscope Youth Center! Only two performances left – Sunday April 17th at 3:00 pm and at 6:00 pm at District West, 145 North 5th St., Columbus, OH. Tickets available at the door.

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