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Columbus Children's Theatre Streams 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2020
Columbus Children's Theatre is now streaming an original Christmas musical film, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.
BWW Review: QUARANTINE WITH THE CLAUSES at Short North Stage
by Paul Batterson - December 17, 2020
The world premiere of the 90-minute musical can be viewed online between Dec. 10-27 by making a donation on ShortNorthStage.org.
Nebraska Theatre Caravan Presents Virtual Adaptation Of A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2020
As stages around the world remain dark, the Nebraska Theatre Caravan (NTC), the nation's largest community theatre, has gone to great lengths to ensure a more than 40-year-old holiday tradition continues in Columbus.
Shaker Theatre Arts Presents Virtual Fall Plays
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2020
Shaker Theatre Arts Department will present virtual performances of She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms by Qui Nguyen and Almost, Maine by John Cariani, streaming this December.
The Springer Opera House Cancels Live Performances of WINTER WONDERETTES and BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2020
The Springer Opera House’s holiday musical revue, Winter Wonderettes, will not open this Thursday, as scheduled, due to the spike in COVID-19 transmission rates and daily cases. However, the theatre will offer a live streaming option for theatre audiences who have purchased tickets. 
VIDEO: Drag Icon Nina West Teams with Columbus Gay Men's Chorus for 'Santa Will Be Gone' Video
by Nicole Rosky - December 08, 2020
It’s no secret that Drag Icon Nina West loves Christmas. This year she is counting down the days with a new Advent Calendar themed video for her song “Santa Will Be Gone” featuring the Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus VOX Ensemble from her debut Christmas EP “The West Christmas Ever!”. Watch the new music video below!
THE COLUMBUS SYMPHONY HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR To Air On Local Television Stations
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2020
The Columbus Symphony will take its 2020 holiday celebration to the broadcast airwaves with “The Columbus Symphony Holiday Spectacular.”
Columbus Civic Theater Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2020
The Columbus Civic Theater has created a radio play based on its stage adaption of Charles Dickens’ popular novella, A Christmas Carol.
Joe Mullins and Adam McIntosh Present Instruments to Ohio School
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2020
Through the generosity of three companies, Joe Mullins and Adam McIntosh (Radio Ramblers) were honored to present instruments to a local Springfield, Ohio, school in support of its newly formed Roots Music Club.
Voting Now Open For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2020
Voting is now open for the BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! Our local editors have set the categories, our readers have submitted nominees, and now YOU get to vote for your favorites!
Ohio Theatre's New Owners Plan to Create a Dinner Theatre, Piano Bar, and More
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2020
The historic Ohio Theatre now has new owners, Michael Bouson and Joe Correll. The 20,000 square feet building was bought for $160,000.
Original Productions And Abbey Theater Present World Premiere Play GO TO CODA
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2020
Original Productions Theatre (OPT) and the Abbey Theater of Dublin, as part of its ongoing Virtual Theatre Project , will present the world premiere production of 'go to coda,' written by Columbus-based playwright Dave Morgan. The production will stream on-demand online from Nov. 20 through Nov. 29, 2020.
Photo Coverage: First look at Hilliard Arts Council's TALLEY'S FOLLY
by Jerri Shafer - November 11, 2020
The Hilliard Arts Council will present Talley’s Folly as a virtual production available for viewing from November 13th at 7:00am through November 15th at 11:30pm. Lanford Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play takes place in a deserted Victorian boathouse on the Talley place in Lebanon, Missouri in 1944. Matt Friedman, an accountant from St. Louis, has arrived to plead his love to Sally Talley, the susceptible but uncertain daughter of the family. Bookish, erudite, totally honest, and delightfully funny, Matt refuses to accept Sally's rebuffs and her fears that her family would never approve of their marriage. For more information about the show and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/41995
MadLab Announces A VERY COVID CHRISTMAS
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2020
Very Covid Christmas is a collection of 8 short plays specifically written to incorporate social distancing, PPE, and/or protective barriers between actors. Performances will be limited to 15% or less of our total capacity to ensure appropriate distancing among audience members, and masks are required at all times.
Ohio State Symphony Orchestra Adjusts the Virtual and Outdoor Learning Amidst the Health Crisis
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2020
The Ohio State Symphony Orchestra has adjusted to playing in a new way amidst the health crisis so students can proceed with their education in a safe manner.
ELEANOR'S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH -THE MUSICAL to be Presented as Virtual Holiday Production
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2020
Bringing a sprinkle of holiday magic to 2020, Eleanor’s Very Merry Christmas Wish - The Musical will be available for streaming beginning November 27. A critical and commercial success in its world premiere run in Chicago in December 2019, the musical is based on the heartfelt book of the same name by Chicagoan Denise McGowan Tracy.
THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER Will Become Available For Columbus Audiences To Stream
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2020
The Hip Hop Nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to Tchaikovsky's timeless music, is available to stream for Columbus audiences this holiday season. The live capture, filmed as a part of a partnership with PBS, will allow recurring and new patrons to experience this beloved holiday tradition at home as theatres across the country remain closed. 
Last Chance To Submit Nominations For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2020
This is your LAST CHANCE to submit nominations for the BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade!
Columbus Symphony Celebrates Halloween With Free HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2020
Central Ohio families are invited to celebrate Halloween with the Columbus Symphony's special “Halloween Spooktacular” free family concert. CSO Music Director Rossen Milanov leads the musicians of the Columbus Symphony in a 45-minute, Halloween-themed concert offering the perfect blend of popular, spooky selections from the worlds of classical and pops.
New Albany Youth Theatre Presents Master Class Featuring Broadway's Matt Clemens
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2020
New Albany Youth Theatre has announced the inaugural presenter of it bi-annual master class series - Broadway performer and Celebrity Cruise Lines Musical Director, Matt Clemens.
CAPA's Passport to Learning Educational Series Goes Virtual for 2020-21
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2020
CAPA is taking it’s Passport to Learning series virtual for the 2020-21 season, offering a variety of online, educational presentations for students K-12. Normally a series of student matinee performances presented at the CAPA venues, the 2020-21 series takes schools and homeschools online for a “virtual field trip” of learning and discovery.
Renaissance Performing Arts Will Present CINDERELLA This November
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2020
Renaissance Performing Arts has just announced the upcoming production of Cinderella: The Broadway Musical. Cinderella will be performed on the Renaissance stage November 13-14 and 20-21 at 8:00 PM, and November 15 and 22 at 2:30 PM with at-home streaming available beginning November 16.
BWW Review: ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Columbus Immersive Theater
by Paul Batterson - October 25, 2020
For the show to be successful, the audience must be engaged with the performance.
The Lincoln Theatre's Community Conversations Explores Social Justice, Social Wellness: Corporate To Community
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2020
The Lincoln Theatre's Community Conversations series is designed to generate community dialogue on a variety of interesting and timely cultural questions.
Photo Coverage: First look at Curtain Players' SENSE & SENSIBILITY
by Jerri Shafer - October 22, 2020
Kate Hamill's playful adaptation of Jane Austen's beloved novel follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters. Sense and Sensibility examines our reactions, both reasonable and ridiculous, to societal pressures. When reputation is everything, how do you follow your heart? Presented 'Drive-In' style, the play will be projected live onto a screen outside the playhouse while the actors perform inside. Performances run from October 23rd thru November 8th, 2020 at Curtain Players, 5691 Harlem Road, Galena, Ohio 43021. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: http://curtainplayers.org

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