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Jesse Cook Brings His TEMPEST II TOUR To The Lincoln in April
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2022
An accomplished guitarist, producer, and equally prolific filmmaker, Jesse Cook has evolved his talents to create experiences that delight audiences both in concert and online. He composed his first album, Tempest, more than 25 years ago and never imagined that such a humble recording, in which he played all the instruments, would spark into a musical legacy with thousands of concerts performed around the world, more than two million albums sold, five PBS specials, and tens of millions of content views and streams across the internet.
CMA's 30th Annual Stark County High School Art Exhibition Opens This Month
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2022
The Canton Museum of Art (CMA) -- supported by Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland State University, Malone University, The University of Akron's Myers School of Art, Otterbein University and Walsh University -- presents the 30th Annual Stark County High School Art Exhibition, on view March 22 through April 3rd, 2022, in the Museum’s lower galleries.
Kristin Chenoweth Will Perform At The McCoy Center In April
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2022
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor and singer Kristin Chenoweth brings her unique and powerful voice to the McCoy for a one-night-only performance of some of the most unforgettable songs from Broadway, country, pop and the Great American Songbook.
CAPA To Present HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX IN CONCERT in April
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2022
The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to Columbus with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in Concert, the fifth film in the Harry Potter series. On Friday, April 1, at 8 pm, and Saturday, April 2, at 2 pm and 8 pm, the Columbus Symphony will perform the magical score from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix live while the entire film plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen.
Columbus Children's Theatre Appoints Zac DelMonte as Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2022
Zac DelMonte has been named as the Artistic Director of Columbus Children's Theatre, the organization announced today. Over the past several years, DelMonte has worked closely with the organization as a producer, program coordinator, and as a member of the Senior Voice Faculty.
Lincoln Theatre's PATTERNZ SUMMER CAMP Announces 2022 Dates
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2022
The Lincoln Theatre's Patternz Summer Camp today announced 2022 dates and has opened registration for its popular, arts-themed summer camps for kids. Designed to spark creativity and a passion for the arts in children ages 6-13, the five-day camps expose campers to multiple art forms.
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Comes To The Ohio Theatre in March
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2022
Broadway superstar and Tony Award nominee Adam Pascal (Rent, AIDA, Something Rotten) will once again step into the well-heeled shoes of Edward Lewis after thrilling audiences on Broadway for a limited set of performances in 2019. He will be joined by rising star Olivia Valli (Jersey Boys, Wicked) as the charming and charismatic Vivian Ward.
Opera Columbus Announces Cast For FELLOW TRAVELERS
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2022
Opera Columbus takes on mid-20th-century American political intrigue, communism and the “lavender scare” in a work that the Chicago Tribune called “one of the most accomplished New American Operas.” 1950s Washington D.C. serves as a backdrop for Fellow Travelers, composed by Gregory Spears with a libretto by Greg Pierce, based on Thomas Mallon's 2007 bestselling novel of the same name. 
Conductor Carolyn Kuan and Pianist Vijay Venkatesh Explore Great Romantic Masterpieces With The Columbus Symphony in March
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2022
Guest conductor Carolyn Kuan and guest pianist Vijay Venkatesh, the next generation of creative talent in the symphonic world, collaborate with the Columbus Symphony in an inspiring program of romantic masterpieces, including Lee's “Towards a Greater Light,” Saint-Saëns' Piano Concerto No. 2, and Schubert's Symphony No. 9 (“The Great”).
Columbus Symphony Invites Central Ohio To Support The 2022 Columbus Symphony Cares About Kids Virtual Benefit
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2022
The 2022 Columbus Symphony Cares About Kids: On the Road to a Noteworthy Future Virtual Benefit will be available free of charge to the public March 7-12.
Celebrate Women's History Month With THESE SHINING LIVES at Clague Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2022
Clague Playhouse will present These Shining Lives by Melanie Marnich in honor of Women’s History Month.
Photos: First look at Red Herring Productions' THE SCHEDULE
by Jerri Shafer - February 16, 2022
Andy is an agent and a fixer in Tinsletown. When one of his clients makes a huge mistake, he has to jump into action to save both of their careers. That’s where the fun begins. The Schedule, written by Sheldon Gleisser is directed by Michael Garrett Herring. The cast includes: Nick Martin as Denny Monroe, Michael Herring as Andy Zeleznick, Rachel Scherrer as Clementine Folkes, and Julia Cannell as Woman. The show runs February 17 through March 6, 2022 at Red Herring Theater, 3723 S High ST, Columbus OH 43207. Red Herring Theater values the health and safety of our patrons and our artists, and requires proof of at least one dose of an approved COVID vaccine and the wearing of a mask while at the Theater. For more information about Red Herring Theater Company, the Theater, the 2022 season or any other questions, visit: RedHerringTheater.org or call (614) 723-9116.
Columbus Symphony Debuts Principal Horn Brian Mangrum In 'DANTE' SYMPHONY Program
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2022
Music Director Rossen Milanov and the Columbus Symphony will journey though Dante's Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso where the divine voices of the women of the Columbus Symphony Chorus will enchant in an angelic Magnificat.
Photos: First look at Curtain Players' THE LARAMIE PROJECT
by Jerri Shafer - February 11, 2022
In October 1998, a twenty-one-year-old student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, severely beaten, and left tied to a fence in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming. His name was Matthew Shepard, and he was the victim of this assault because he was gay. Moises Kaufman and fellow members of the Tectonic Theater Project made six trips to Laramie, interviewing more than 200 citizens in the aftermath of Matthew's murder. The Laramie Project is a breathtaking collage that explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable. Performances run Feb 4th thru the 20th, 2022 at Curtain Players, 5691 Harlem Road, Galena, Ohio 43021. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: http://curtainplayers.org
Photos: First look at New Albany Community Playhouse's THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by Jerri Shafer - February 10, 2022
The Last Five Years, a musical written by Jason Robert Brown, explores a five-year relationship between Jamie Wellerstein, a rising novelist, and Cathy Hiatt, a struggling actress. The show uses a form of storytelling in which Jamie's story is told in chronological order (starting just after the couple have first met) and Cathy's story is told in reverse chronological order (beginning the show at the end of the marriage). The characters do not directly interact except for a wedding song in the middle as their timelines intersect. Performances are Feb 11th through the 19th, 2022 at FIVE14 Church, 5477 N. Hamilton Rd., Columbus, Ohio. For tickets visit: https://www.showtix4u.com/events/17962
Photos: First look at Bruce Jacklin & Co's THE ODD COUPLE
by Jerri Shafer - February 09, 2022
The latest Alcove Dinner theater opens February 4 through March 5 with Neil Simons Broadway classic “The Odd Couple”, directed by Bruce Jacklin with major support from MTVarts. One of the most celebrated American comedies of all time, and considered Neil Simon’s most well-crafted and popular play, “The Odd Couple” is a hilarious take on the conflicts between the two friends when they attempt to live together. “The Odd Couple,” opens February 4 and runs through March 5. Performances are every Friday and Saturday evening, with social hour beginning at 6:30 PM. There will be a matinee only on Saturday, February 19, at 2 PM. Matinee tickets can be purchased at the door. All other reservations and menu sections must be made on line at https://www.alcoverestaurant.com/
BWW Review: COME FROM AWAY Lands at the Ohio Theatre - Celebrating the Power of Humanity
by Christina Mancuso - February 09, 2022
Nominated for seven Tony awards in 2017 and winning Best Direction in a Musical under Christopher Ashley’s extraordinary direction, COME FROM AWAY landed in Columbus at the Ohio Theatre on Tuesday night to a welcoming and lively audience.  
RAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES Celebrates Abbey Road At The Palace in March
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2022
In celebration of the anniversary of the release of Abbey Road, RAIN will bring the Beatles' greatest hits to life in addition to the supergroup's early favorites. This mind-blowing performance takes audiences back in time with the legendary foursome, delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that is the next best thing to seeing the Beatles.
Cecilia McGiven Named Winner Of The Columbus Symphony's 2022 Young Musicians Competition
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2022
The Columbus Symphony today announced 16-year-old cellist Cecilia McVicker as the winner of its 2022 Young Musicians Competition. As such, McVicker has been awarded the Lois H. Allen Concerto Prize of $1,000 donated by the Friends of the Symphony and will also perform her winning piece at an upcoming Friends of the Symphony luncheon event.
Alton Brown Brings New Culinary Tour To The Palace In March
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2022
Television personality, author, and Food Network star Alton Brown will visit the Palace Theatre on Friday, March 18, with his new tour, “Alton Brown Live: Beyond the Eats.” Audiences can expect more comedy, more music, more highly unusual cooking demos, and more potentially dangerous sciencey stuff.
Henry Rollins to Bring GOOD TO SEE YOU 2022 TOUR to the Southern Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2022
On the “Good to See You 2022 Tour,” Henry Rollins will faithfully recount the events of his life in the brief pre-COVID period since the last tour and when things got even stranger over the last several months. It's been an interesting time to say the least and he's got some great stories to tell.
HAMLET, A TALE OF TWO CITIES and More Announced for Actors' Theatre 2022 Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2022
After its return to in-person performances in 2021, Actors' Theatre of Columbus has announced its 40th anniversary summer season, 'Royals Redux' – a look at the sovereignty and subversion of the ruling class and social elite.
Wright State SWEAT Rescheduled Due To Weather; Now Running February 10-20
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2022
Wright State Theatre will present Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer Prize winning drama, Sweat, as its first play of 2022, running February 10-20th. Please Note: the performance schedule has been adjusted to accommodate ice and snow cancellations across Wright State's campus.
COME FROM AWAY Cast Member Julie Johnson
by Paul Batterson - February 02, 2022
COME FROM AWAY is an actor’s challenge. To tell the story of what happened in Newfoundland, the cast members take on the voices and actions of at least three to five characters a night. That's no problem for Johnson
Photos: First look at Imagine Productions' FIRST DATE – A Musical Comedy
by Jerri Shafer - February 02, 2022
What does a person expect out of a blind date? First Date takes the audience through the first meeting of Casey and Aaron, New York City singles set up by friends and family. The two have nothing in common: Aaron is a conservative banker, Jewish, and looking for a meaningful relationship, while Casey is an artist, a shiksa, and a little too funky for Wall Street. With the influences of their friends and family (played out in their imaginations) as well as the effects of social media (Google, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube personified), this first date seems to be doomed. But with the help of a meddling but well-meaning waiter, Casey and Aaron might make a connection after all. With a contemporary score, First Date gleefully pokes fun at the mishaps and mistakes of blind dates and gives hope that there could be that one perfect moment. Performances run Feb 4th thru the 13th, 2022 at Club Diversity, 863 S. High St. Columbus, Ohio 43206. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: https://www.imaginecolumbus.org/

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