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Photo Coverage: First look at Hilliard Arts Council's ON GOLDEN POND
by Jerri Shafer - March 09, 2018
'On Golden Pond' is a 1979 play by Ernest Thompson. The plot focuses on aging couple Ethel and Norman Thayer, who spend each summer at their home on a lake called Golden Pond. During the year the story takes place, they are visited by daughter Chelsea with her fiance Bill Ray and his son Billy Ray Jr. The play explores the often turbulent relationship the young woman shared with her father growing up, and the difficulties faced by a couple in the twilight years of a long marriage. Performances run March 9th - 17th at the Hilliard Civic and Cultural Arts Center, 5425 Center St, Hilliard, OH, 43026.  Tickets can be purchased at https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/4311.  For more information visit:  http://www.hilliardartscouncil.org/on-golden-pond/.
Photo Coverage: First look at Imagine Productions' GODSPELL
by Jerri Shafer - March 08, 2018
With music from Wicked fame Stephen Schwartz, Godspell invites you and your family to 'Prepare ye' for the timeless tale of friendship, loyalty and love based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew. Performances are March 8th - 11th.  Doors open 30 minutes prior.  Northland Performing Arts Center (NPAC), 4411 Tamarack Blvd, Columbus, Ohio  43229.  Visit www.imaginecolumbus.org for information on purchasing tickets.
Brian Culbertson Brings His COLORS OF LOVE Tour To The Davidson
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2018
Award-winning multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer Brian Culbertson is known for his distinct brand of genre-crossing contemporary jazz, R&B, and funk. With love, romance, and his recent 20th wedding anniversary serving as inspiration, Culbertson crafted 13 new songs that will be released as Colors of Love on Valentine's Day. The ensuing three-month US concert tour will make a stop in Columbus, bringing Colors of Love to life in a vivid, theatrical production that incorporates video elements in a major way.
Photo Coverage: First look at King Avenue Players' OUR TOWN
by Jerri Shafer - March 07, 2018
Thorton Wilder's Our Town tells the story of the everyday lives of the citizens of a fictional American small town of Grover's Corners through three acts: "Daily Life," "Love and Marriage," and "Death and Eternity." Narrated by a stage manager and performed with minimal props and sets, this show is uniquely suited for our King Avenue sanctuary.  You won't want to miss this telling of Our Town, during its 80th anniversary of its Broadway opening.  Performances run March 8, 9, 10 at 7:30 pm and March 11 at 3:00pm. All performances are at King Avenue United Methodist Church, 299 King Ave., Columbus, OH. Childcare is available during the Friday evening and Sunday matinee performances. Admission is free, but a $10 donation is encouraged.
Classical Guitar Virtuoso Jesse Cook To Play The Lincoln
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2018
Extraordinarily gifted and versatile, guitarist and composer Jesse Cook creates music so boundless that multiple labels-including jazz, world, and flamenco-are required to adequately describe his dynamic sound. Yet, his music is utterly accessible which explains global album sales exceeding two million, and consistently sold-out shows across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and beyond. Always mesmerizing in concert, Cook has amassed widespread critical acclaim and prestigious awards for multiple live and studio albums.
Comedian Jay Leno Brings His Standup To The Palace Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2018
As an acclaimed late-night TV show host, admired stand-up comedian, best-selling children's book author, much-in-demand corporate speaker, lovable TV and movie voiceover artist, pioneering car builder and mechanic, and philanthropist, it's no wonder why Jay Leno has always been widely characterized as "the hardest working man in show business." An indefatigable performer, this People's Choice Award recipient loves to test his humor on live audiences across the nation, and brings his "everyman" style of comedy and signature jawline to Columbus.
Rossen Milanov And The Columbus Symphony Announce The 2018-19 Masterworks Season
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2018
The Columbus Symphony and Music Director Rossen Milanov today announced the 2018-19 Masterworks series, a celebration of the excellence of the orchestra. This season will mark Milanov's fourth as artistic leader of the organization, and first of his contract extension through 2025.
Photo Coverage: Inside CAPA & Broadway in Columbus' 2018-29 PNC BROADWAY IN COLUMBUS ANNOUNCEMENT PARTY
by Jerri Shafer - March 02, 2018
The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) and Broadway in Columbus (BIC) are proud to announce the Broadway musical HAMILTON will play its premiere Columbus engagement to anchor the 2018-19 PNC Broadway in Columbus season. The six-show season, supported in part by PNC, offers four productions never before seen in Columbus including a two-week engagement of Disney's Aladdin, The Play That Goes Wrong, Finding Neverland, and of course, HAMILTON. The season also includes the 2017 Tony®-winning Best Musical Revival Hello, Dolly! starring Broadway legend Betty Buckley as Dolly Gallagher Levi, and the 20th anniversary touring production of RENT. Season ticket holders and other groups were invited to the 18/19 Season Announcement to be one of the first to know the exciting shows coming to Columbus next season. Along with the announcements, they enjoyed performances by exciting guest artists and themed desserts. Shows dates are: Disney's Aladdin - October 24-November 4, 2018; Hamilton - January 29-February 17, 2019; Rent - March 19-24, 2019; The Play That Goes Wrong - April 9-14, 2019 Hello, Dolly! - May 7-12, 2019; and Finding Neverland - June 4-9, 2019. For more information visit: http://www.capa.com/presentations/current-season-presentations/20182019-broadway-season-announcement
HAMILTON And ALADDIN To Anchor 2018-19 PNC Broadway In Columbus Season
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2018
Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) and Broadway in Columbus (BIC) are proud to announce the Broadway musical HAMILTON will play its premiere Columbus engagement to anchor the 2018-19 PNC Broadway in Columbus season. The six-show season, supported in part by PNC, offers four productions never before seen in Columbus including a two-week engagement of Disney's Aladdin, The Play That Goes Wrong, Finding Neverland, and of course, HAMILTON. The season also includes the 2017 Tony-winning Best Musical Revival Hello, Dolly! starring Broadway legend Betty Buckley as Dolly Gallagher Levi, and the 20th anniversary touring production of RENT.
BWW Interviews: Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes still feel like they're getting away with murder
by Paul Batterson - March 01, 2018
John Lyon, also known as Southside Johnny, will be making a return to one of the milestone cities in his band's career when he and the Asbury Jukes play the Southern Theatre (21 E. Main Street in downtown Columbus) on March 9
Photo Coverage: First look at Gallery Players' SIDE SHOW
by Jerri Shafer - March 01, 2018
A regional premiere, Side Show, by Bill Russell with music by Henry Krieger, is based on the true story of conjoined twins Violet and Daisy Hilton, who became stars during the Depression. It is a moving portrait of two women literally joined at the hip, whose extraordinary bondage brings them fame but denies them love. The show follows their progression from England to America, around the vaudeville circuit and ultimately to Hollywood on the eve of their appearance in the 1932 movie Freaks. With a completely reworked plot and new songs, the 2014 revival version delves deeper into the backstory of the Hilton twins. As the twins' forge a relationship with Harry Houdini and face potential separation surgery, the book and lyrics by Bill Russell fleshes out characters and situations that endow Henry Krieger's music with more sophistication and truth. Side Show shines a spotlight on marginalized members of society, taking center stage in their own lives and dealing with mainstream emotions of love, success, suffering - and finally - acceptance. Performances run March 3rd thru March 18th, 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.
CSO To Perform Berlioz, Sibelius, And A World Premiere In SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2018
Music Director Rossen Milanov and the Columbus Symphony bring to life the extraordinary tale of an intoxicated artist caught in a dream-turned-nightmare in Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique. The program also includes the world premiere of Andreia Pinto Correia's Cipres, reflecting the magic of Berlioz through her eccentric blending of Iberian folk tunes, and Sibelius' Violin Concerto in D Minor featuring the dazzling guest violinist Jennifer Koh.
Photo Flash: First look at Off the Lake Productions' THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
by Jerri Shafer - February 28, 2018
Enjoy Off The Lake's performance of an epic musical twist on this Disney classic tale! Tickets are $1 each and will benefit The Harmony Project, a non-profit Columbus choir whose mission connects those across social divides from each other through the arts, education, and community service. All canned goods will be donated to the Mid-Ohio Food Bank to help feed a family in need. OTL is also a service-based, non-profit organization. Admission: one canned good or a $1 donationto be donated to the Mid-Ohio Foodband and Harmony Project Columbus. Performances are February 23 thru March 3rd on the OSU campus in the auditorium at Hitchcock Hall, 191 W. Woodruff Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43210. For more information visit involvedliving.osu.edu/otl or email offthelakeproductions@osu.edu
THE ILLUSIONISTS Comes To Columbus
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2018
On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY, will play the Palace Theatre April 3 and 4 as part of its 2018 North American tour.
Lincoln Theatre COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS Takes On The Question Of Art or Propaganda?
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2018
The Lincoln Theatre's Community Conversations is a free series designed to generate community discussion on a variety of interesting questions surrounding the arts. Over the past century, artists have used their work to comment on matters of social justice. Some argue this makes for bad art. Others say honest expression is the key to good art. On Wednesday, March 28, the Lincoln Theatre's Community Conversation "Art or Propaganda?" will examine advocacy in art via a 90-minute, multi-media presentation spanning Zora Neal Hurston to Beyonce and Oscar Micheaux to Ryan Coogler.
The Second City's LOOK BOTH WAYS BEFORE TALKING Plays The Lincoln
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2018
The Second City's latest sketch comedy and improv revue, Look Both Ways Before Talking, is an evening of wildly original, ever-daring, and truly hilarious scripted scenes, music, and improvisation chock full of social and political satire. Edgy, thought-provoking, and always spectacularly funny, The Second City is celebrating nearly six decades of producing cutting-edge, satirical revues and launching the careers of generation after generation of comedy's best and brightest.
Verb Ballet to Get UpClose With Dancer Laura Alonso
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2018
Join Verb Ballets for an exclusive lunch time rehearsal viewing with Cuban dance legend Laura Alonso. The daughter of legendary ballet royalty Alicia Alonso, Laura Alonso is herself an award-winning ballet teacher with a 25-year career performing with Ballet Nacional de Cuba. Observe the artistic process as she sets the ballet Yarini- which has never been seen in America! The ballet highlights passion, power and struggles for freedoms that are the essence of the Cuban spirit. Verb Ballets will travel to Havana, Cuba the next day for nearly three weeks to join ProDanza. Together the two ballet companies will join forces in an international collaboration to form the Cleveland Havana Ballet. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to see rehearsal before the company leaves for Cuba! 
The Columbus Symphony To Perform Brahms' Requiem
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2018
Brahms' A German Requiem is a work that surpasses religious context to convey peace and hope through the power of music. Conducted by CSO Music Director Rossen Milanov and featuring guest vocalists Abigail Rethwisch and Jarrett Ott, as well as the Columbus Symphony Chorus, this program pairs the music of Brahms with Leino Songs, a mystical song cycle by Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho.
Wexner Center Director Sherri Geldin To Step Down After 25 Years
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2018
After 25 years as director of the Wexner Center for the Arts at The Ohio State University, Sherri Geldin has announced she will leave the helm at the end of December 2018.
Iyanla Vanzant Set To Bring A Message Of Inspiration To Columbus
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2018
Iyanla Vanzant, the internationally acclaimed spiritual life coach, New York Times best-selling author, and Emmy-winning television personality, takes the stage in an exciting, interactive, and life-changing solo event for the first time in 18 years. With love, humor, and her signature straight talk, this beloved life coach to millions will demonstrate how to navigate life's challenges and overcome the negative thought patterns that hold us back from living our best lives. Using her latest book, Get Over It! (January 30, 2018), as the teaching tool, Iyanla will guide the audience through the spiritual process of "thought therapy" found within its pages.
CSO Holds Toy Drive As Part Of THE TOY SYMPHONY Concert For Kids
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2018
As part of the CSO's Concerts for Kids series, CSO Music Director Rossen Milanov and the Columbus Symphony have teamed up with the acting troupe Really Inventive Stuff to present The Toy Symphony at the Ohio Theatre on Sunday, March 18. Professor Tympanium van Hammer zee Trumpeterclangor, a whimsical Austrian sound scientist who travels the world with his amazing acoustical laboratory, needs help to complete the melody of The Toy Symphony. Plus, meet the instruments of the orchestra with Benjamin Britten's classic introduction, The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra. Children are encouraged to bring their favorite toy to the concert, and bring a new toy to donate to the Columbus Symphony's The Toy Symphony Toy Drive benefiting Nationwide Children's Hospital.
BWW Review: SRO's TITANIC: THE MUSICAL Avoids Icebergs
by Paul Batterson - February 19, 2018
As he walked out of the Columbus Performing Arts Center after viewing SRO's production of TITANIC: THE MUSICAL, one of the patrons turned to his friend and joked, 'Wow, I never saw that ending coming.'
OGP And MadLab Announce @thespeedofjake By Jennifer Maisel
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2018
OGP's Ohio premiere co-production with MadLab of @thespeedofjake by Jennifer Maisel will take place Fridays and Saturdays, Apr. 6 - 21, 2017, with a special preview performance on Thursday, Apr. 5, 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.
DIXIE'S TUPPERWARE PARTY Rolls Into Columbus
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2018
Dixie Longate, the fast-talking Tupperware Lady, packed up her catalogues, left her children in an Alabama trailer park, and now travels the country throwing good ol'fashioned Tupperware parties filled with outrageously funny tales, heartfelt accounts, FREE giveaways, audience participation, and the most fabulous assortment of Tupperware ever sold on a theatre stage.
Photo Coverage: First look at Little Theatre Off Broadway's PROOF
by Jerri Shafer - February 15, 2018
Catherine has inherited her late father's mathematical brilliance, but she is haunted by the fear that she might also share his debilitating mental illness. Written by David Auburn and directed by Kathy Hyland.  The cast includes:  Catherine - Meg Freeman, Robert - Douglas Whaley, Hal - John Sorenson, and Claire - Katie Wenzel. Performances run February 16th thru March 4th, 2018 at Little Theatre Off Broadway, 3981 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio.  For reservations/more info visit:  http://www.ltob.org or call 614-875-3919

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