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BWW Reviews: HORROR SHOW Offers Both tricks and Treats for SNS audiences
by Paul Batterson - October 15, 2018
If you grew up in Columbus in the 80s, the movie THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW at the Graceland Theatre was a teenage rite of passage, much like White Castle runs, midnight rounds of Putt-Putt and Little Kings Cream Ale.
BWW Reviews: Page, Stace Prove Cynicism Can Be Funny in Newark Stop
by Paul Batterson - October 15, 2018
Folk singer/pop singer songwriter Wesley Stace couldn't help feeling nostalgic about sharing the stage with the Steven Page trio Oct. 12 at the Thirty-One West (located at 31 Church Street in downtown Newark, Ohio).
Photo Coverage: First look at New Vision Dance Co.'s KALEIDOSCOPE
by Jerri Shafer - October 13, 2018
Our highly anticipated fall finale KALEIDOSCOPE, will grace the stage at the Jeanne B. McCoy Center for the Arts. Be transported through the lens and captivated by color as we move in a constantly changing pattern of objects and shapes in KALEIDOSCOPE on October 13th & 14th. Guest Artists include sculptor Sarah Hahn, pianist Max Rubin, vocalist Drew Belpedio, dancers Jarrett Reimers & Karen Wing, dancer Leisa DeCarlo, the cast of NAHS Theatre's FOOTLOOSE the Musical and the Paula Trybus vocal studio. Featuring choreography by Artistic Director Melissa Gould, Lisa Barry, Ryan Shaw, Daniel Kiley, Caitlin Gregory and Marlee Scholten. When: 10/13 at 8:00 pm and 10/14 at 2:00 pm Where: McCoy CPA 100 E Dublin Granville Rd, New Albany, OH 43054 Reserved seat Adult $20, Students & Seniors $12(All tickets subject to a $1.50 facility fee) Online: ticketmaster.com By phone: Ticketmaster 1-800-745-3000 or CAPA 614-469-0939 In person: by visiting the CAPA Ticket Center at the Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St., Columbus
Photo Coverage: First Look at Gallery Players' FALSETTOS
by Jerri Shafer - October 12, 2018
Gallery Players presents Falsettos, with book by William Finn and James Lapine and music and lyrics by William Finn from October 13-28, 2018. Falsettos is a touching and profound look into a large, modern, dysfunctional, yet loving Jewish family in New York in the 1970s. With mixed and matched love triangles and non-traditional family values, it has become a Broadway classic. Performances are October 13, 14, 18, 20, 21, 25, 27 and 28, 2018. Gallery Players, 1125 College Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43209. Please visit http://columbusjcc.org/cultural-arts/gallery-players/ to get specific showtimes and purchase tickets.
The Lincoln's COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS Series Explores RENAISSANCE MAGIC November 1
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2018
The Harlem Renaissance was an intellectual, social, and artistic explosion that took place in Harlem, New York, from approximately 1918 until the mid-1930s.
Photo Coverage: First look at King Avenue Players' THE LARAMIE PROJECT
by Jerri Shafer - October 12, 2018
This staged reading is in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the death of Matthew Shepard, the young man who, in October 1998, was savagely beaten and left to die in Laramie, Wyoming. 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. One performance only - Friday, October 12, 2018 at 7:30pm. Performance is at King Avenue United Methodist Church, 299 King Ave., Columbus, OH. PLEASE NOTE: This show is not suitable for young audiences as it contains strong adult language, adult situations, and adult subject matter including descriptions of violence in a brutal hate crime. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. All profits will be donated to Kaleidoscope Youth Center and Equitas Health.
The Columbus Symphony Will Hold a Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration Including ON THE TOWN, WEST SIDE STORY, and More
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2018
CSO Music Director Rossen Milanov leads the Columbus Symphony, guest violinist Daniel Rowland, guest soprano Jennifer Lynn Cherest, and the Columbus Symphony Chorus in a unique concert celebrating legendary composer, conductor, and educator Leonard Bernstein. This kaleidoscope of Bernstein's most popular Broadway works includes On the Town: Three Dance Episodes, West Side Story: Suite for Violin and Orchestra, and Candide: Overture, "Glitter and Be Gay," and Suite.
CCT Announces Accessibility Performances
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2018
Columbus Children's Theatre is committed to making the inspiring, enriching, and engaging experience of live theatre accessible to all children and families. CCT strives to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all, responsive to the needs of our community, and accessible to all audiences as we provide Sensory Friendly Performances for five of our six mainstage shows. These performances are the same mainstage show, only modified to meet the needs of individuals with sensory sensitivities or cognitive and physical challenges.
Kick Off 70th Anniversary With A Glass Slipper at CINDER-ELLA
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2018
Beck Center for the Arts opens the first play in the Youth Theater 2018-19 Season with Cinder-Ella. Written and directed by Russel Stitch, Cinder-Ella kicks off (with a glass slipper) the celebration of the 70th Anniversary Season of Youth Theater at Beck Center for the Arts. Mr. Stitch wrote and directed the smash hit Snow White's Adventures last season. He can also be seen performing in Something Dada, of which he is a founding member, a local improve troupe. His reimagining of this classic tale tells of poor Ella who longs to be like the other girls of the village, spending carefree days laughing and playing with friends, but instead she's forced to spend her time tending to the needs of her seven vain stepsisters. Excitement sweeps across the countryside when The King announces that his son will be seeking a bride. With the help of her friends, a group of feisty mice, and a mysterious fairy godFATHER, Ella sets out to meet the Prince and change her future. Cinder-Ella runs October 26 to 28, 2018 in the MackeyTheater. Curtain times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday.. There is a special Student Matinee on Thursday, October 25 at 10 a.m. for which tickets are only $7 for up to 50 students; $6 for 50+, with teachers and chaperones free. Tickets are on sale now at beckcenter.org and 216-521-2540 x10.  Cinder-Ella is presented by the Mort and Iris November Philanthropic Fund.
Comedian Craig Ferguson Brings His 'Hobo Fabulous' Tour To The Davidson
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2018
Grammy-nominated, Emmy and Peabody award-winning comedian Craig Ferguson brings his "Hobo Fabulous Tour" to Columbus. These tour performances will be 100% new material and will never be recorded for any form of broadcast or streaming outlet given Mr. Ferguson's new (ironically) Luddite mistrust of digital technology.
AdHoc Productions Presents HEARTLESS CONDUCT, A World Premiere One-Act Play
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2018
AdHoc Productions Presents Heartless Conduct at the Historic Kelton House. A talkback and Kelton House Tour Accompany Each Performance
DRACULA Comes to Life at CCT
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2018
This full-length, bloodcurdling play opens October 18 and runs throughOctober 31, just in time for Halloween! Columbus Children's Theatre presents this haunting tale for viewers fourth grade and up and all who love a thrilling tale. While this show has an adult cast, this kind of production is a wonderful learning opportunity for younger actors to see how professional theatre companies run in the comfort of their own theatre. CCT's production, directed by Pamela Hill, will feature original music composition and extravagant technical elements that will captivate all audiences.
Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL To Play The Ohio Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2018
An annual tradition for more than 30 years, the Nebraska Theatre Caravan brings Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol back to Columbus over Thanksgiving weekend. This timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and his search for the true spirit of Christmas captures every detail of the classic holiday tale, from the spine-chilling ghosts to the gorgeous renditions of traditional British carols. Crotchety Scrooge, lovable Tiny Tim, and all the fascinating characters that audiences have come to love make this a treasured kick-off to the holiday season. CAPA featured organist Clark Wilson will be at the keys of the Ohio's beloved "Mighty Morton" theatre organ prior to each performance and during intermission, performing seasonal favorites and holiday hits.
PEPPA PIG LIVE! Returns To Columbus Thanksgiving Week
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2018
Peppa Pig Live! is now one of the most successful family theater tours in North American history with more than 500,000 tickets sold to date. Just in time for the holiday season, Peppa Pig Live! will continue its record-breaking run when Peppa Pig's Surprise (www.peppapigliveus.com), the newest live stage show based on Entertainment One's (eOne) top-rated series airing daily on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr., returns to play Columbus' Palace Theatre.
The Harlem Gospel Choir Brings Its Gospel Celebration To The Lincoln
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2018
Performing contemporary gospel with a touch of jazz and blues, the world-famous Harlem Gospel Choir is synonymous with power vocals, glorious sound, and infectious energy. For more than two decades, they have been America's premier gospel choir, thrilling audiences around the globe with the inspirational power of black gospel music.
CSO 2018-19 Pops Series Opens With SPACED OUT: A SCI-FI MOVIE MUSIC SPECTACULAR
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2018
Led by CSO Principal Pops Conductor Stuart Chafetz, this musical celebration of sci-fi film favorites includes selections from Star Wars, Back to the Future, The Incredibles, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Strauss' mighty Also sprach Zarathustra (used in 2001: A Space Odyssey), and more.
Dance Theatre Of Harlem Brings Its 21st-century Vision Of Dance To The Palace
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2018
Now a singular presence in the ballet world, the Dance Theatre of Harlem company tours nationally and internationally, presenting a powerful vision for ballet in the 21st century. The 16-member, multi-ethnic company performs a forward-thinking repertoire that includes treasured classics, neoclassical works by George Balanchine and resident choreographer Robert Garland, and innovative contemporary works that use the language of ballet to celebrate African-American culture. Through performances, community engagement, and arts education, the company carries forward Dance Theatre of Harlem's message of empowerment through the arts for all.
Photo Flash: MadLab Announces the Ohio Premiere of THE WAVE THAT SET THE FIRE
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2018
MadLab's Ohio premiere production of The Wave That Set The Fire by Ellen K. Graham will take place Fridays and Saturdays Oct 5th - Oct 20th, 2018, with a special preview performance on Thursday, Oct. 4, at MadLab, 227 N. 3rd St., in Columbus. Admission is $18 for the general public, $15 for students and seniors and $13 for MadLab members. Tickets are available online at www.madlab.net.
CSO To Perform Handel's MESSIAH In Its Entirety
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2018
CSO Music Director Rossen Milanov leads the Columbus Symphony, guest soprano Alexandra Razskazoff, guest mezzo-soprano Siena Licht Miller, guest tenor Jonas Marcel Hacker, guest bass-baritone Andrew Bogard, and the Columbus Symphony Chorus in an unforgettable performance of Handel's deeply spiritual oratorio, Messiah. The work will be performed in its entirety and is the first time the Columbus Symphony has done so since 2010.
Nominations Now Open for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards!
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2018
Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards! Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. 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.
Americana/folk Artist Todd Snider Plays The Davidson
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2018
Rolling Stone calls Todd Snider 'one of the sharpest, funniest storytellers in rock.' After more than two decades performing his signature Americana/folk sound around the world and releasing more than a dozen albums, Snider continues to win over new fans with his wit, storytelling, and live performances.
Ember Women's Theatre Presents LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2018
Ember Women's Theatre's production of Love, Loss, and What I Wore by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron ( based on the book by Ilene Beckerman ) will take place Fridays and Saturdays, November 2nd - 17th 2018, at MadLab Theatre, 227 N. 3rd St, in Columbus. Admission is $20 for all patrons. Tickets are available online at www.madlab.net.
DISNEY JUNIOR DANCE PARTY Will Come to The Palace
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2018
Disney Junior Dance Party on Tour! is an all-new, interactive, live concert experience where audiences can sing along to Disney Junior's greatest hits with their favorite characters-Mickey and the Roadster Racers, Sofia The First, Puppy Dog Pals, Elena of Avalor, Doc McStuffins, Vampirina, The Lion Guard, Muppet Babies, and more. Kids of all ages and their families are invited to get up and dance, play games, and join the biggest dance party around!
AILEY II Returns For A One-Night-Only Columbus Performance
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2018
Now touring as part of the "Ailey Ascending" 60th anniversary celebration, the world-renowned dance company Ailey II will present a one-night-only Columbus performance at the Davidson Theatre on Tuesday, November 6. The critically acclaimed, 12-member ensemble will inspire audiences with performances of Darrell Grand Moultrie's Road To One; a new commission by South African-born choreographer Bradley Shelver, Where There Are Tongues; and Alvin Ailey's signature masterpiece, Revelations.
I'm With Her To Spin Their Bluegrass Musical Tales At The Southern Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2018
A band of extraordinary chemistry and exquisite musicianship, I'm With Her features Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz, and Aoife O'Donovan. Collectively, the multi-Grammy Award winners have released seven solo efforts, co-founded two seminal bands (Nickel Creek and Crooked Still), and contributed to critically acclaimed albums from a host of esteemed artists. Now touring in support of their full-length debut album, the emotionally raw and intricate See You Around, I'm With Her builds an ineffable magic from their fine-spun narratives and breathtaking harmonies.

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