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Last Chance To Submit Nominations For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards
by BWW Staff - October 20, 2021
These are the final weeks to submit nominees for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
The McCoy Center Offers Free Screening Of NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2021
On Tuesday, November 23, the McCoy Center will host a free screening of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, utilizing the Mershad Digital Experience, a state-of-the-art, digital projection and sound system that delivers superior brightness and color rendering, digital surround sound, and a full-immersion experience.
BACKSTAGE AT THE LINCOLN To Present First-Ever Double Bill October 21
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2021
Backstage at the Lincoln, the Lincoln Theatre's local artist showcase series, offers audiences the extraordinary opportunity to be seated on stage for a uniquely intimate performance experience set against the hand-painted grandeur of the Lincoln's rare, Egyptian Revival-style interior.
Photos: First Look at THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at the Garden Theatre
by Jerri Shafer - October 15, 2021
In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named 'Rocky.' Audiences are asked to be masked for the show as well as provide proof of vaccination or negative Covid test prior to entry. The Rocky Horror Show is 90 minutes with no intermission and returns to the Garden Theater, 1187 North High St., Columbus, Ohio from Oct 15-31, 2021. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays only at 11pm with a special Halloween performance at 7pm. The bar is open and participation bags will be available. Get your seats today at www.cbusarts.com or call 614-469-0939!
Drexel Will Host BLACK FILMMAKING IN HOLLYWOOD: AN EVENING WITH WIL HAYGOOD Next Week
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2021
In celebration of the release of Wil Haygood's newest book, Colorization: One Hundred Years of Black Films in a White World, the Drexel Theatre is partnering with Gramercy Books for an evening of conversation and film that explores Black filmmaking in Hollywood.
BWW Review: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN AT Garden Theater
by Paul Batterson - October 11, 2021
For the second time in a year, the Short North Stage is bringing Mel Brooks' comedic musical YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN back to life. The musical opened Oct. 7 and will run through Nov. 7 at the Garden Theater (1187 North High Street in downtown Columbus).
Photos: Inside Short North Stage's YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN VIP OPENING NIGHT GALA
by Jerri Shafer - October 09, 2021
Short North Stage invited the audience to walk the red carpet and enjoy an old Hollywood style Gala after the Friday, October 8th, Opening Night performance of Mel Brook's YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN.They mixed and mingled with the cast while enjoying a delectable Jewish delicatessen spread provided by Forty Duece complete with the ever famous black and white cookies from The Goodie Shop. Toasting to a successful opening, the Green Room space was transformed for the event with room for social distancing. Join Short North Stage on their Friday opening nights all season and add on the Gala ticket for only $25! Performances for Young Frankenstein run October 7rd thru November 7th, 2021 at the Garden Theater, 1187 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: www.shortnorthstage.org
Photos: First look at Pickerington Community Theatre's 12 ANGRY JURORS
by Jerri Shafer - October 08, 2021
A murder trial has ended, closing arguments have been made; now it’s up to a jury of twelve to decide the fate of a 19-year-old boy accused of murdering his father. It’s an open and shut case. Or is it? Tensions rise as racism, classism, and twelve very different personalities interact to obstruct their intentions of reaching a unanimous decision. Can one juror, in their pursuit of justice, save the life of a young man by changing the minds of their peers, one vote at a time? Performances run October 8th thru the 17th, 2021 at the Wigwam Theater (10190 Blacklick-Eastern Road Northwest, Pickerington, OH 43147). For tickets: http://pickeringtoncommunitytheatre.org/
Photos: First look at Evolution Theatre Company's THE STORY OF MY LIFE
by Jerri Shafer - October 07, 2021
This heart-warming musical follows the friendship of Alvin and Thomas, two men from a small town. These lifelong friends are reunited after Alvin's mysterious death. In the abstract world of his mind, Thomas struggles to write Alvin's eulogy while recounting the many turns that their lives have taken since meeting as children. Alvin searches through the manuscripts and stories in Thomas' mind to lead him on a journey of remembrance. Through music and song, these two friends recount their adventures, explore their past dissonance and ultimately discover what is at the base of every strong friendship... love. In person and streaming, performances run October 7th thru the 16th, 2021 at the Abbey Theater of Dublin, 5600 Post Road, Dublin, OH 43017. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: https://www.evolutiontheatre.org/
Final Weeks To Submit Nominations For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards
by BWW Staff - October 06, 2021
These are the final weeks to submit nominees for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
HADESTOWN Will Play The Ohio Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2021
Hadestown, winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, plays the Ohio Theatre November 16-21 as part of the 2021-22 Broadway in Columbus season presented by CAPA and Broadway in Columbus.
Verb Ballets Continues Its Fierce Collaboration With Rock Maestro Neil Zaza
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2021
Rock maestro Neil Zaza presents One Dark Night… A Rock Symphony of the Macabre on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 8:00pm at the Akron Civic Theatre.
The Abbey Theater Of Dublin Chosen to Host Theatre Roundtable Unified Auditions
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2021
The Central Ohio Theatre Roundtable (DBA Theatre Roundtable) has selected the Abbey Theater of Dublin to the host this year's Unified auditions. The Auditions will take place Oct. 17, 2021, in the Abbey Theater from 1 to 6 p.m. Theatre Roundtable is a Columbus-based consortium of community, educational and professional theatre companies that exists to advance the performing arts in Ohio.
ONE NIGHT WITH NIKKI GLASER Comes to The Southern Theatre in November
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2021
Nikki Glaser is one of the funniest female voices in comedy today. For more than a decade at clubs across the country and as the host of three hit podcasts, Glaser has been honing her shockingly honest, no-holds-barred style of comedy. In that time, she has also executive produced and hosted two TV shows—Nikki & Sara Live (MTV) and Not Safe with Nikki Glaser (Comedy Central)—and made multiple stand-up specials and late-night TV appearances in which she jokes about her most humiliating moments as a woman in the modern world.
Renowned Pianist Claire Huangci Will Perform Liszt's Piano Concerto No. 2 in VARIATIONS ON ROMANTICISIM in November
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2021
In the talented hands of charismatic pianist Claire Huangci, Liszt's extraordinarily beautiful piano concerto is sure to impress with its lyricism and originality.
Photos: First look at Red Herring Productions' THESE SHINING LIVES
by Jerri Shafer - September 29, 2021
These Shining Lives, based on the book The Radium Girls by Kate Moore, chronicles the historic strength, heroism and determination of the women at the Radium Dial Company during the 1920s - 1930s. Catherine and her colleagues are becoming gravely ill by the day, but only through the acts of these brave and courageous women and their male allies were these women able to fight their town, the press, the medical community, and the corporation. Theirs is an inspirational story of survival in its most transcendent sense, as they refuse to allow the company that stole their health to kill their spirits or endanger the lives of those that come after them. Performances run September 30th thru October 17th, 2021 at Red Herring, 3723 S. High St. Columbus, Ohio (in the Great Southern Shopping Center). Thursdays - Saturdays at 8:00 PM; Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $30 in advance, with 'pay what you will' available at the door. Patrons and staff will be required to wear a face covering over their nose and mouth while in the building. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: https://www.redherringtheater.org/ or 614-723-9116.
MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 LIVE: TIME BUBBLE TOUR Comes To The Davidson Theatre in November
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2021
Following the wildly successful “Watch Out for Snakes! Tour” (2017), the “30th Anniversary Tour” (2018), and “The Great Cheesy Movie Circus Tour” (2019), Mystery Science Theater 3000 LIVE has launched its next all-new production to hit the road, the “Time Bubble Tour.”
Photos: First look at Little Theatre Off Broadway's THE ODD COUPLE
by Jerri Shafer - September 23, 2021
Neil Simon’s classic comedy opens as a group of the guys are in the midst of their weekly poker game in the apartment of divorced sportswriter, Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it's no wonder that his wife left him. The apartment is smoke-filled, and the only thing Oscar can offer his guests is warm Coke and moldy sandwiches. The last to arrive is Felix Ungar, who has just been thrown out by his wife. Felix is depressed and seems suicidal, leading Oscar to invite Felix to be his roommate. However, as Felix takes on the domestic mantle in the apartment and proves just how difficult he is to live with, Oscar is driven to the edge of madness. Poker nights are no longer evenings of smoke, grubbiness, and blokey behavior; instead, the guys are waited on hand and foot by Felix. The final straw occurs when Felix refuses to follow through with a double-date Oscar has set up with the beautiful Pigeon sisters, who live in the same apartment block. The clean freak and the slob come to blows, and the ultimate ‘Odd Couple’ go their separate ways. Performances run September 24th thru October 10th, 2021 at Little Theatre Off Broadway, 3981 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio. For reservations/more info visit: http://www.ltob.org or call 614-875-3919.
The Historic Ohio Theatre Now Offering Sneak Peek Tours
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2021
The historic Ohio Theatre was purchased last October by Michael Bouson and Joe Correll, a couple of TV Producers from LA. Since then they have been very hard at work repairing, restoring, and revitalizing this once vibrant Movie Palace and Vaudeville Theatre into a nostalgic but state-of-the-art Entertainment and Dining center.
Submit Nominations For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards
by BWW Staff - September 23, 2021
The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
Escape Artist & Magician Michael Griffin Comes to The Historical Sorg Opera House
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2021
Michael Griffin, America's Escape Hero is coming to Middletown for one night only Saturday, Oct 2, (ticket info) bringing with him some of his unique presentations some involving the mind, some involving life and limb including his worldwide challenge to anyone who can keep him prisoner for $100,000.00 reward if successful. The Escape Artist presents a full audience interactive show that according to Griffin, combines 'intensely original magic mixed with impossible escapes'
Photos: First look at MTVarts' FROZEN JR
by Jerri Shafer - September 22, 2021
Disney’s Frozen JR. is playing at Memorial Theater from Friday, Sept 24 through Sunday, Sept 26. Evening show curtain is at 7:30pm and matinees at 2:00pm. The spectacular musical, designed for young performers, is based on the 2013 Disney film and the 2018 Broadway adaptation. Under the direction of Bruce Jacklin, Joe Jancura, and Megan Bell, the Frozen JR cast which includes 30 of the more seasoned artsIQ performers ages 13 to 18 will present Frozen JR evening shows Friday Sept 24 and Saturday Sept 25. The final performance will be a matinee on Sunday Sept 25. Tickets are just $15 and may be purchased online at https://mtvarts.com, at Park National Bank One South Main Street Mount Vernon, or one hour prior to curtain at the Memorial Box Office. There will be a $3 discount for children 10 and under.
Tom Papa Brings His Standup Comedy To The Lincoln Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2021
With more than 20 years as a standup comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country, finding success in film, TV, radio, and podcasts as well as live on stage. He's a regular guest on “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast and late-night TV.
Photos: Inside New Vision Dance Co.'s FUNDRAISER CABARET
by Jerri Shafer - September 21, 2021
New Vision Dance Company presented a wonderful afternoon of song and dance at our 2021 Fundraiser Cabaret! Three performances were presented, each performance featured New Vision Dance Company members and numerous musical artists to raise support for our efforts to engage with the community through the joy and beauty of dance! It was Located at the beautiful Medallion Estates in Westerville in an outdoor setting on the golf course. Save the date, October 16 and 17th, 2021 for our upcoming 15th anniversary show “RETROSPECTIVE III - 15 years of dance” at the McCoy in New Albany. @newvisiondanceco Purchase yours at www.cbusarts.com
THE STORY OF MY LIFE Comes to The Abbey Theater Of Dublin
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2021
Evolution Theatre Company, Dublin's only professional theater company, brings to the stage Broadway performer Matt Clemens, and award-winning actor Joe Bishara, Theater Supervisor for the City of Dublin, Abbey Theater in a tour de force performance of the two-person musical, THE STORY OF MY LIFE, by Neil Bartram and Brian Hill.

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