A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS Makes Its Columbus Debut At The Palace
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2019
The producers of Broadway's smash hit The Illusionists have brought together the world's greatest entertainers for the spellbinding and incredible new holiday production, A Magical Cirque Christmas. Audiences will experience the magic of Christmas with dazzling performers and breathtaking cirque artists from all corners of the world accompanied by favorite holiday music performed live in this festive, fun-for-the-whole-family event.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2019
The producers of Broadway's smash hit The Illusionists have brought together the world's greatest entertainers for the spellbinding and incredible new holiday production, A Magical Cirque Christmas. Audiences will experience the magic of Christmas with dazzling performers and breathtaking cirque artists from all corners of the world accompanied by favorite holiday music performed live in this festive, fun-for-the-whole-family event.
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL Comes to The Palace
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2019
Following five successful years of touring and more than 500 performances, the a?oemost famous reindeer of alla?? from the longest-running and highest-rated holiday television special will fly into Columbus' Palace Theatre December 13 and 14 with the critically acclaimed Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical. The world's most-famous reindeer and a holly jolly cast of iconic characters, including Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius, and the Abominable Snow Monster, will help Santa save Christmas.
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2019
Following five successful years of touring and more than 500 performances, the a?oemost famous reindeer of alla?? from the longest-running and highest-rated holiday television special will fly into Columbus' Palace Theatre December 13 and 14 with the critically acclaimed Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical. The world's most-famous reindeer and a holly jolly cast of iconic characters, including Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius, and the Abominable Snow Monster, will help Santa save Christmas.
Tickets Go On Sale Friday For PAW PATROL LIVE! THE GREAT PIRATE ADVENTURE At The Ohio Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2019
Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group present PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure, an action-packed, music-filled production, presented by Pedigree. The heroic pups from the top-rated animated preschool series a?oePAW Patrol,a?? produced by Spin Master Entertainment, embark on a pirate-themed adventure to uncover hidden treasure during the hit live stage show. Tickets for all five performances go on sale at 10am on Friday, November 22.
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2019
Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group present PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure, an action-packed, music-filled production, presented by Pedigree. The heroic pups from the top-rated animated preschool series a?oePAW Patrol,a?? produced by Spin Master Entertainment, embark on a pirate-themed adventure to uncover hidden treasure during the hit live stage show. Tickets for all five performances go on sale at 10am on Friday, November 22.
A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Will Open at The Renaissance Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2019
The Renaissance Theatre will present its third production in the 2019-2020 Richland Bank Broadway Series with a fully staged production of A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder on November 16-17 and 23-24, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2019
The Renaissance Theatre will present its third production in the 2019-2020 Richland Bank Broadway Series with a fully staged production of A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder on November 16-17 and 23-24, 2019.
Tickets Go On Sale Friday For MASTERCHEF JUNIOR LIVE! At The Palace
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2019
TCG Entertainment, leaders in live tour productions, and EndemolShine North America, producers of the hit culinary competition series a?oeMasterChef Juniora?? announced that after a successful initial 2019 tour, they are extending MasterChef Junior Live! to more than 40 new markets in 2020 and is now coming to the Palace Theatre on Tuesday, March 31. Tickets go on sale this Friday, November 15, at 10am.
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2019
TCG Entertainment, leaders in live tour productions, and EndemolShine North America, producers of the hit culinary competition series a?oeMasterChef Juniora?? announced that after a successful initial 2019 tour, they are extending MasterChef Junior Live! to more than 40 new markets in 2020 and is now coming to the Palace Theatre on Tuesday, March 31. Tickets go on sale this Friday, November 15, at 10am.
The McCoy Center Will Kick Off The Holiday Season With A Free Screening Of ELF
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2019
On November 26, the McCoy Center will host a free screening of Elf, starring Will Ferrell and James Caan, 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.
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2019
On November 26, the McCoy Center will host a free screening of Elf, starring Will Ferrell and James Caan, 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.
Photo Coverage: First look at Little Theatre Off Broadway's THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
by Jerri Shafer - November 08, 2019
The Girls are Back! Be on hand as Betty, Lin, and Pickles jingle all the way with some new neighbors in an all-new, all-trailer-park musical – but with tinsel & Keg Nog! Performances run November 8th thru the 24th, 2019 at Little Theatre Off Broadway, 3981 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio. For reservations/more info visit: http://www.ltob.org or call 614-875-3919.
by Jerri Shafer - November 08, 2019
The Girls are Back! Be on hand as Betty, Lin, and Pickles jingle all the way with some new neighbors in an all-new, all-trailer-park musical – but with tinsel & Keg Nog! Performances run November 8th thru the 24th, 2019 at Little Theatre Off Broadway, 3981 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio. For reservations/more info visit: http://www.ltob.org or call 614-875-3919.
All-New DISNEY JUNIOR HOLIDAY PARTY! ON TOUR To Play the Palace Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2019
An extension of the popular Pollstar-nominated 'Disney Junior Dance Party On Tour,' the all-new a?oeDisney Junior Holiday Party! On Toura?? Presented by Pull-Ups® features favorite Disney Junior characters, including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Vampirina, and Bingo and Rolly from 'Puppy Dog Pals' performing live on stage to Disney Junior hits and other holiday classics such as a?oeJingle Bellsa?? and a?oeDeck The Halls.a?? The 75-minute, interactive show also includes a special appearance by characters from Disney Junior's upcoming animated series, 'T.O.T.S.,' and culminates with a special visit from Santa Claus.
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2019
An extension of the popular Pollstar-nominated 'Disney Junior Dance Party On Tour,' the all-new a?oeDisney Junior Holiday Party! On Toura?? Presented by Pull-Ups® features favorite Disney Junior characters, including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Vampirina, and Bingo and Rolly from 'Puppy Dog Pals' performing live on stage to Disney Junior hits and other holiday classics such as a?oeJingle Bellsa?? and a?oeDeck The Halls.a?? The 75-minute, interactive show also includes a special appearance by characters from Disney Junior's upcoming animated series, 'T.O.T.S.,' and culminates with a special visit from Santa Claus.
All-New DISNEY JUNIOR HOLIDAY PARTY! ON TOUR Will Come to The Palace
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2019
An extension of the popular Pollstar-nominated 'Disney Junior Dance Party On Tour,' the all-new a?oeDisney Junior Holiday Party! On Toura?? Presented by Pull-Ups features favorite Disney Junior characters, including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Vampirina, and Bingo and Rolly from 'Puppy Dog Pals' performing live on stage to Disney Junior hits and other holiday classics such as a?oeJingle Bellsa?? and a?oeDeck The Halls.a?? The 75-minute, interactive show also includes a special appearance by characters from Disney Junior's upcoming animated series, 'T.O.T.S.,' and culminates with a special visit from Santa Claus.
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2019
An extension of the popular Pollstar-nominated 'Disney Junior Dance Party On Tour,' the all-new a?oeDisney Junior Holiday Party! On Toura?? Presented by Pull-Ups features favorite Disney Junior characters, including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Vampirina, and Bingo and Rolly from 'Puppy Dog Pals' performing live on stage to Disney Junior hits and other holiday classics such as a?oeJingle Bellsa?? and a?oeDeck The Halls.a?? The 75-minute, interactive show also includes a special appearance by characters from Disney Junior's upcoming animated series, 'T.O.T.S.,' and culminates with a special visit from Santa Claus.
Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour Will Return To Columbus With New Koz Christmas Album
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2019
In October 2019, Grammy-nominated saxophonist Dave Koz released his new holiday album, Gifts of the Season. In the 11-track collection, Koz takes a very different stylistic approach, bringing a buoyant, soul/funk/pop feel to Christmas classics across different eras, and shedding new light on their rich musicality and lyrical depth. The accompanying 22nd annual Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour will feature Jonathan Butler, Melissa Manchester, Michael Lington, and special guest Chris Walker, all of which appear on the new album. Butler and Lington have also released new Christmas albums this fall, so in a first for the tour, the show will feature material from three brand new holiday albums.
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2019
In October 2019, Grammy-nominated saxophonist Dave Koz released his new holiday album, Gifts of the Season. In the 11-track collection, Koz takes a very different stylistic approach, bringing a buoyant, soul/funk/pop feel to Christmas classics across different eras, and shedding new light on their rich musicality and lyrical depth. The accompanying 22nd annual Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour will feature Jonathan Butler, Melissa Manchester, Michael Lington, and special guest Chris Walker, all of which appear on the new album. Butler and Lington have also released new Christmas albums this fall, so in a first for the tour, the show will feature material from three brand new holiday albums.
Photo Coverage: First look at Original Productions Theatre's STEAM BATH BLUES
by Jerri Shafer - November 06, 2019
Seven wealthy men are sitting together in a Steam Bath at the Willow Creek Country Club after a round of golf, when they start complaining about their lives: Their jobs, their companies, their homes, their wives a?" nothing is right. When, one of them says: a?oeWe could all just disappear.a?? Why not? They've paid their dues. They have the means, and, as crazy as it sounds, these men do it. They decide to just bail out. To leave. To disappear. One of them, a bank president, arranges for half their money to be secretly left for their wives. They set a time and date, hope aboard a private plane a?" and without a word to anyone a?" they are gone. And we follow them on some of their adventures. The World Premiere Musical Steam Bath Blues will perform November 7th thru November 16th at the Abbey Theater of Dublin, 5600 Post Road, Dublin, OH 43017. Tickets available online at https://www.optheater.com/.
by Jerri Shafer - November 06, 2019
Seven wealthy men are sitting together in a Steam Bath at the Willow Creek Country Club after a round of golf, when they start complaining about their lives: Their jobs, their companies, their homes, their wives a?" nothing is right. When, one of them says: a?oeWe could all just disappear.a?? Why not? They've paid their dues. They have the means, and, as crazy as it sounds, these men do it. They decide to just bail out. To leave. To disappear. One of them, a bank president, arranges for half their money to be secretly left for their wives. They set a time and date, hope aboard a private plane a?" and without a word to anyone a?" they are gone. And we follow them on some of their adventures. The World Premiere Musical Steam Bath Blues will perform November 7th thru November 16th at the Abbey Theater of Dublin, 5600 Post Road, Dublin, OH 43017. Tickets available online at https://www.optheater.com/.
Shaker Theatre Arts Will Present MACBETH
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2019
Shaker Theatre Arts and Music Departments proudly present William Shakespeare's Macbeth, playing November 14, 15, and 16 @ 7 pm, in the Large Auditorium at 15911 Aldersyde Drive, Shaker Heights, OH 44120.
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2019
Shaker Theatre Arts and Music Departments proudly present William Shakespeare's Macbeth, playing November 14, 15, and 16 @ 7 pm, in the Large Auditorium at 15911 Aldersyde Drive, Shaker Heights, OH 44120.
CSO's Annual HOLIDAY POPS Rings In The Season
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2019
An annual Columbus tradition since 1983, the CSO's Holiday Pops is the creation of chorus master and conductor Ronald Jenkins who has led all 112 performances to date. In 2019, Jenkins, the musicians of the Columbus Symphony, and the 130 members of the Columbus Symphony Chorus, will be joined by more than 100 voices from the Columbus Children's Choir, dancers from the BalletMet Academy, narrator Steven Crawford, and of course, Santa Claus. New for 2019, dancers from The Ohio State University Department of Dance and the Handbell Columbus Ensemble will join this heartwarming holiday spectacular.
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2019
An annual Columbus tradition since 1983, the CSO's Holiday Pops is the creation of chorus master and conductor Ronald Jenkins who has led all 112 performances to date. In 2019, Jenkins, the musicians of the Columbus Symphony, and the 130 members of the Columbus Symphony Chorus, will be joined by more than 100 voices from the Columbus Children's Choir, dancers from the BalletMet Academy, narrator Steven Crawford, and of course, Santa Claus. New for 2019, dancers from The Ohio State University Department of Dance and the Handbell Columbus Ensemble will join this heartwarming holiday spectacular.
CAPA Celebrates 40th Presentation Of A CHRISTMAS CAROL With Ticket Giveaway
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2019
2019 marks CAPA's 40th consecutive Thanksgiving-weekend presentation of the Nebraska Theatre Caravan's production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol in Columbus, and to celebrate the milestone, CAPA is holding a Facebook drawing to give away ten family four-packs (40 tickets) to each of its five performances at the Ohio Theatre November 29 through December 1.
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2019
2019 marks CAPA's 40th consecutive Thanksgiving-weekend presentation of the Nebraska Theatre Caravan's production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol in Columbus, and to celebrate the milestone, CAPA is holding a Facebook drawing to give away ten family four-packs (40 tickets) to each of its five performances at the Ohio Theatre November 29 through December 1.
Photo Coverage: First look at Ad Hoc Theatre Company Presents CHAMBER MUSIC
by Jerri Shafer - November 01, 2019
Eight famous women from different time periods meet as representatives of the women's ward of an asylum in 1938. Besides their usual meeting concerns, their new focus is on ways they can show their strength over the men's ward. This dark comedy in one act showcases these strong and diverse women trapped in an absurd situation. Proceeds benefit Planned Parenthood. Chamber Music performs November 1st thru November 9th, 2019, at MadLab, 227 N 3rd St. Columbus, OH 43215.
by Jerri Shafer - November 01, 2019
Eight famous women from different time periods meet as representatives of the women's ward of an asylum in 1938. Besides their usual meeting concerns, their new focus is on ways they can show their strength over the men's ward. This dark comedy in one act showcases these strong and diverse women trapped in an absurd situation. Proceeds benefit Planned Parenthood. Chamber Music performs November 1st thru November 9th, 2019, at MadLab, 227 N 3rd St. Columbus, OH 43215.
Cirque Musica's HOLIDAY WISHES Will Come to The Palace
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2019
Holiday Wishes features the world-renowned cast of Cirque Musica in a show that blends the spellbinding grace and daredevil athleticism of today's greatest circus performers with the sensory majesty of a full symphony orchestra performing your favorite holiday hits live. Audiences are amazed by the acrobats, aerialists, and hilarious hijinks brimming with holiday cheer.
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2019
Holiday Wishes features the world-renowned cast of Cirque Musica in a show that blends the spellbinding grace and daredevil athleticism of today's greatest circus performers with the sensory majesty of a full symphony orchestra performing your favorite holiday hits live. Audiences are amazed by the acrobats, aerialists, and hilarious hijinks brimming with holiday cheer.
OVER THE RHINE Celebrates AN ACOUSTIC CHRISTMAS At The Lincoln
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2019
Over the Rhine, the Cincinnati-based, husband-and-wife team of Karin Bergquist (vocals, acoustic guitar, tenor guitar) and Linford Detweiler (vocals, acoustic guitar, keyboards), has been a prolific, music-making, folk-pop duo for more than two decades. For their 2018 tour, they will perform as a trio, leaning into three-part harmonies and making an intimate and holy ruckus of Christmas music and tunes from their many records along the way.
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2019
Over the Rhine, the Cincinnati-based, husband-and-wife team of Karin Bergquist (vocals, acoustic guitar, tenor guitar) and Linford Detweiler (vocals, acoustic guitar, keyboards), has been a prolific, music-making, folk-pop duo for more than two decades. For their 2018 tour, they will perform as a trio, leaning into three-part harmonies and making an intimate and holy ruckus of Christmas music and tunes from their many records along the way.
All-New WILD KRATTS LIVE! Show Comes To The Palace
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2019
The Wild Kratts LIVE! stage show that has kids across North America buzzing comes to Columbus with an all-new showa?"Wild Kratts LIVE 2.0: Activate Creature Power! Kratt brothers Chris and Martin of the hit television series a?oeWild Krattsa?? take to the stage to activate new a?oeCreature Powersa?? and go a?oeoff to the creature rescue!a?? With some help from Aviva and the rest of the Wild Kratts team, who will be animated and on screen at the Tortuga HQ, the brothers confront a comic villain and once again save the day, sharing fascinating tidbits about some of the world's most amazing creatures along the way.
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2019
The Wild Kratts LIVE! stage show that has kids across North America buzzing comes to Columbus with an all-new showa?"Wild Kratts LIVE 2.0: Activate Creature Power! Kratt brothers Chris and Martin of the hit television series a?oeWild Krattsa?? take to the stage to activate new a?oeCreature Powersa?? and go a?oeoff to the creature rescue!a?? With some help from Aviva and the rest of the Wild Kratts team, who will be animated and on screen at the Tortuga HQ, the brothers confront a comic villain and once again save the day, sharing fascinating tidbits about some of the world's most amazing creatures along the way.
BWW Review: MEAN GIRLS Makes the Transformation From Movie to Musical
by Paul Batterson - October 26, 2019
In the television show, 30 Rock, Tracy Jordan, the self-centered actor played by Tracy Morgan, decides his life-goal is to EGOT (meaning to capture Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards). Jordan asks Whoopi Goldberg, an EGOT winner herself, for advice.
by Paul Batterson - October 26, 2019
In the television show, 30 Rock, Tracy Jordan, the self-centered actor played by Tracy Morgan, decides his life-goal is to EGOT (meaning to capture Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards). Jordan asks Whoopi Goldberg, an EGOT winner herself, for advice.
Photo Coverage: First look at Wagnalls Community Theater Presents MATILDA
by Jerri Shafer - October 25, 2019
With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Matilda performs October 25th thru November 3rd, 2019, Fri/Sat at 7:00pm and Sun at 3pm at The Wagnalls Memorial, 150 E. Columbus, St., Lithopolis, OH 43136.
by Jerri Shafer - October 25, 2019
With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Matilda performs October 25th thru November 3rd, 2019, Fri/Sat at 7:00pm and Sun at 3pm at The Wagnalls Memorial, 150 E. Columbus, St., Lithopolis, OH 43136.
THE SECOND CITY To Present Two Performances At The Lincoln November 23
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2019
There's a reason the biggest names in laughter all catapulted their careers at The Second City...it's been the funniest place on the planet since '59! Witness the next generation of comedy superstars put their spin on the legendary comedy company's greatest hits, re-booted and re-imagined for today. From sketch comedy to original songs to world-famous improv, The Second City is fresh, fast, and always spectacularly funny
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2019
There's a reason the biggest names in laughter all catapulted their careers at The Second City...it's been the funniest place on the planet since '59! Witness the next generation of comedy superstars put their spin on the legendary comedy company's greatest hits, re-booted and re-imagined for today. From sketch comedy to original songs to world-famous improv, The Second City is fresh, fast, and always spectacularly funny
Final Week To Submit Nominations For The 2019 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards, Presented by TodayTix!
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2019
This is the final week to submit nominations for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Don't miss your chance to make sure your favorite Columbus Theatres are represented!
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2019
This is the final week to submit nominations for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Don't miss your chance to make sure your favorite Columbus Theatres are represented!
CSO To Perform Handel's MESSIAH In Its Entirety At The Southern
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2019
Music Director Rossen Milanov, the musicians of the Columbus Symphony, the Columbus Symphony Chorus, and a host of guest vocalists come together to perform Handel's deeply spiritual oratorio, Messiah, in its entirety for an unforgettable concert experience at the intimate Southern Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2019
Music Director Rossen Milanov, the musicians of the Columbus Symphony, the Columbus Symphony Chorus, and a host of guest vocalists come together to perform Handel's deeply spiritual oratorio, Messiah, in its entirety for an unforgettable concert experience at the intimate Southern Theatre.
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by Paul Batterson - October 21, 2019
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