Photos: Inside Ohio Musical Theater Institute’s THE LIGHTNING THIEF: The Percy Jackson Musical
by Jerri Shafer - May 05, 2025
PLEASE DONATE: OMTI’s next event is a month-long fundraising campaign leading up to a Virtual Gala June 1st. We have a goal of raising $25,000 to support our students and the mission of OMTI. Every dollar donated goes directly toward providing exceptional performing arts education and opportunities to the talented young artists.
by Jerri Shafer - May 05, 2025
PLEASE DONATE: OMTI’s next event is a month-long fundraising campaign leading up to a Virtual Gala June 1st. We have a goal of raising $25,000 to support our students and the mission of OMTI. Every dollar donated goes directly toward providing exceptional performing arts education and opportunities to the talented young artists.
Review: DONNIE IRIS AND THE CRUSIERS at Bluestone
by Paul Batterson - May 05, 2025
“I'll tell you what it is. It happens because of the audience,” Iris said in an interview with BroadwayWorld.com in April. “The audience is there with you, you know what I mean? The joy we give them, they give it back to us. We just keep going back and forth with them and it’s a wonderful thing. It really is.”
by Paul Batterson - May 05, 2025
“I'll tell you what it is. It happens because of the audience,” Iris said in an interview with BroadwayWorld.com in April. “The audience is there with you, you know what I mean? The joy we give them, they give it back to us. We just keep going back and forth with them and it’s a wonderful thing. It really is.”
2000's Musica MILLENIUM To Hit The Shadowbox Live Stage This Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2025
Shadowbox Live (SBX) will present a brand-new 2000s musical, Millennium, this Summer at their theater in the Brewery District. Millennium will open June 5 and continue on most Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays through Aug. 29.
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2025
Shadowbox Live (SBX) will present a brand-new 2000s musical, Millennium, this Summer at their theater in the Brewery District. Millennium will open June 5 and continue on most Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays through Aug. 29.
Photos: AMADEUS At Gallery Players
by Jerri Shafer - May 02, 2025
Gallery Players is presenting Amadeus from May 3 - 18, 2025. Check out photos of the production.
by Jerri Shafer - May 02, 2025
Gallery Players is presenting Amadeus from May 3 - 18, 2025. Check out photos of the production.
Photos: First look at Imagine Productions’ CRY-BABY: THE MUSICAL
by Jerri Shafer - May 02, 2025
It's 1954. Everyone likes Ike, nobody likes communism and Wade 'Cry-Baby' Walker is the coolest boy in Baltimore. He's a bad boy with a good cause – truth, justice and the pursuit of rock and roll. Cry-Baby and the square rich girl, Allison, are star-crossed lovers at the center of this world.
by Jerri Shafer - May 02, 2025
It's 1954. Everyone likes Ike, nobody likes communism and Wade 'Cry-Baby' Walker is the coolest boy in Baltimore. He's a bad boy with a good cause – truth, justice and the pursuit of rock and roll. Cry-Baby and the square rich girl, Allison, are star-crossed lovers at the center of this world.
Interview: Jeremy Blaustein of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at the Short North Stage
by Paul Batterson - May 01, 2025
'It’s full of satire, especially of the musicals of the 1920s before they had figured out story structure, character development, or basically anything else Rodgers and Hammerstein figured out in OKLAHOMA.' Jeremy Blaustein
by Paul Batterson - May 01, 2025
'It’s full of satire, especially of the musicals of the 1920s before they had figured out story structure, character development, or basically anything else Rodgers and Hammerstein figured out in OKLAHOMA.' Jeremy Blaustein
Photos: First look at Curtain Players’ FIREFLIES
by Jerri Shafer - May 01, 2025
Retired schoolteacher, Eleanor Bannister, lives a quiet life alone in tiny Groverdell, Texas, set in her routines and secure in her position as the town's most respected woman - until a hole in her roof draws the attention of Abel Brown, a smooth-talking drifter intent on renovating Eleanor's house, and possibly her life. Can the unexpected sparks of late-life romance be trusted, or is there truth in the gossip that Abel isn't all that he seems to be? Either way, the whole town is talking.
by Jerri Shafer - May 01, 2025
Retired schoolteacher, Eleanor Bannister, lives a quiet life alone in tiny Groverdell, Texas, set in her routines and secure in her position as the town's most respected woman - until a hole in her roof draws the attention of Abel Brown, a smooth-talking drifter intent on renovating Eleanor's house, and possibly her life. Can the unexpected sparks of late-life romance be trusted, or is there truth in the gossip that Abel isn't all that he seems to be? Either way, the whole town is talking.
Photos: First look at Dublin Jerome High School Drama Club presents SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE
by Jerri Shafer - May 01, 2025
Young Will Shakespeare has writer's block. The deadline for his new play is fast approaching, but he's in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse... the feisty, brilliant and beautiful Viola. This crafty young woman is Will’s greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play. Against a bustling background of mistaken identity, ruthless scheming and backstage theatrics, Will’s love for Viola quickly blossoms, inspiring him to write his greatest romantic masterpiece.
by Jerri Shafer - May 01, 2025
Young Will Shakespeare has writer's block. The deadline for his new play is fast approaching, but he's in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse... the feisty, brilliant and beautiful Viola. This crafty young woman is Will’s greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play. Against a bustling background of mistaken identity, ruthless scheming and backstage theatrics, Will’s love for Viola quickly blossoms, inspiring him to write his greatest romantic masterpiece.
AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER IN CONCERT 20th Anniversary Tour Comes to Columbus
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2025
Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – The 20th Anniversary Tour will land in Columbus in September at the Palace Theatre. Learn more about the performance here!
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2025
Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – The 20th Anniversary Tour will land in Columbus in September at the Palace Theatre. Learn more about the performance here!
Black Violin Returns to Columbus in November
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2025
CAPA will welcome Black Violin back to Columbus for a show at the Palace Theatre in November. Learn more about this upcoming concert performance and how to get tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2025
CAPA will welcome Black Violin back to Columbus for a show at the Palace Theatre in November. Learn more about this upcoming concert performance and how to get tickets here!
Columbus Jazz Orchestra Reveals Lineup for 2025-2026 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2025
The Columbus Jazz Orchestra will bring five shows to the Southern Theatre for the 2025-2026 season. The season will kick off on Friday, October 10, with Rhapsody in Blue featuring the one and only Bobby Floyd.
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2025
The Columbus Jazz Orchestra will bring five shows to the Southern Theatre for the 2025-2026 season. The season will kick off on Friday, October 10, with Rhapsody in Blue featuring the one and only Bobby Floyd.
Photos: First look at MTVarts’ SOMERSET TAVERN
by Jerri Shafer - April 30, 2025
In a faraway time in colonial America, before there were theaters or courthouses, the Somerset Tavern served as both. A troupe of actors is accused of treason for a play staged there; by chance their trial for the capital offense convenes in the same tavern, owned by Bridget Brighton, a young woman of mixed race.
by Jerri Shafer - April 30, 2025
In a faraway time in colonial America, before there were theaters or courthouses, the Somerset Tavern served as both. A troupe of actors is accused of treason for a play staged there; by chance their trial for the capital offense convenes in the same tavern, owned by Bridget Brighton, a young woman of mixed race.
A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD KIDS is Coming to Avalon Arts Academy
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2025
Marysville is in for a 'toad-aly' awesome experience when the Avalon Arts Academy presents its production of A Year With Frog and Toad KIDS. Learn how to attend!
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2025
Marysville is in for a 'toad-aly' awesome experience when the Avalon Arts Academy presents its production of A Year With Frog and Toad KIDS. Learn how to attend!
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Comes to Short North Stage
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2025
The Drowsy Chaperone is the winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score and is a loving send-up of the Golden Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another.
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2025
The Drowsy Chaperone is the winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score and is a loving send-up of the Golden Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another.
Photos: First look at New Albany High School Theatre’s LITTLE WOMEN
by Patrick Doss - April 28, 2025
Jo March isn’t your typical Victorian lady - headstrong and determined to be a novelist. As she and her sisters grow up during the Civil War, they strive to balance ambition with society’s expectations. In a world shaped by gender and tragedy, Jo’s greatest story is that of the March sisters, four dreamers destined to be imperfect women. Performances are Apr. 24, 25, 26, May 1, 2, 3 at 7 p.m. Apr. 26, 27, May 3 at 2 p.m., at Mershad Hall, the Jeanne B. McCoy Center for the Arts, 100 E Dublin Granville Rd, New Albany, OH 43054, Purchase tickets:https://www.capa.com/productions/nahs-little-women/
by Patrick Doss - April 28, 2025
Jo March isn’t your typical Victorian lady - headstrong and determined to be a novelist. As she and her sisters grow up during the Civil War, they strive to balance ambition with society’s expectations. In a world shaped by gender and tragedy, Jo’s greatest story is that of the March sisters, four dreamers destined to be imperfect women. Performances are Apr. 24, 25, 26, May 1, 2, 3 at 7 p.m. Apr. 26, 27, May 3 at 2 p.m., at Mershad Hall, the Jeanne B. McCoy Center for the Arts, 100 E Dublin Granville Rd, New Albany, OH 43054, Purchase tickets:https://www.capa.com/productions/nahs-little-women/
Review: THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Riffe Center Studio 2
by Paul Batterson - April 28, 2025
However, the audience can deduct the pair didn’t make it from the first line of the show’s opening number “Still Hurting” – Jamie is over and Jamie is gone/ Jamie's decided it's time to move on. Although they know the heart ache is coming, the audience can’t turn away from it.
by Paul Batterson - April 28, 2025
However, the audience can deduct the pair didn’t make it from the first line of the show’s opening number “Still Hurting” – Jamie is over and Jamie is gone/ Jamie's decided it's time to move on. Although they know the heart ache is coming, the audience can’t turn away from it.
Photos: First look at New Albany High School Theatre’s LITTLE WOMEN
by Jerri Shafer - April 27, 2025
Jo March isn’t your typical Victorian lady - headstrong and determined to be a novelist. As she and her sisters grow up during the Civil War, they strive to balance ambition with society’s expectations.
by Jerri Shafer - April 27, 2025
Jo March isn’t your typical Victorian lady - headstrong and determined to be a novelist. As she and her sisters grow up during the Civil War, they strive to balance ambition with society’s expectations.
Photos: THE GLASS MENAGERIE At Hilliard Arts Council
by Jerri Shafer - April 25, 2025
Join us for an evocative and deeply moving performance of Tennessee Williams’ classic, The Glass Menagerie. This timeless drama delves into the complexities of family dynamics, dreams deferred, and the struggle between reality and illusion. The Glass Menagerie is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of love, loss, and the human condition that will resonate with audiences long after the curtain falls.
by Jerri Shafer - April 25, 2025
Join us for an evocative and deeply moving performance of Tennessee Williams’ classic, The Glass Menagerie. This timeless drama delves into the complexities of family dynamics, dreams deferred, and the struggle between reality and illusion. The Glass Menagerie is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of love, loss, and the human condition that will resonate with audiences long after the curtain falls.
Elvis Costello to Perform at Palace Theatre in October
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2025
Elvis Costello has extended his “Radio Soul!: The Early Songs of Elvis Costello” tour with 22 new East Coast and Midwest dates, including a stop in Columbus at the Palace Theatre. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2025
Elvis Costello has extended his “Radio Soul!: The Early Songs of Elvis Costello” tour with 22 new East Coast and Midwest dates, including a stop in Columbus at the Palace Theatre. Learn more!
Photos: First look at Worthington Community Theatre’s THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Jerri Shafer - April 24, 2025
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee follows an unusual group of kids as they nervously make their way through a local spelling bee. While candidly revealing hilarious and heartfelt anecdotes from their home lives, these kids spell their way through a series of increasingly difficult words.
by Jerri Shafer - April 24, 2025
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee follows an unusual group of kids as they nervously make their way through a local spelling bee. While candidly revealing hilarious and heartfelt anecdotes from their home lives, these kids spell their way through a series of increasingly difficult words.
Review: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - April 24, 2025
The stellar cast accommodates theater goers on both sides of the Diamond spectrum and by the end of the two-act musical the average music fan will be surprised by how many Diamond songs he or she knows by heart and how good some of those songs truly are.
by Paul Batterson - April 24, 2025
The stellar cast accommodates theater goers on both sides of the Diamond spectrum and by the end of the two-act musical the average music fan will be surprised by how many Diamond songs he or she knows by heart and how good some of those songs truly are.
Zurin Villanueva to Headline The Avalon Theatre's Brittney Mack Broadway Series
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2025
The Avalon Theatre will present Zurin Villanueva in concert as part of the Brittney Mack Broadway Series. The performance, titled 'Best Book', promises a celebration of Broadway's greatest hits and Zurin's personal stories behind them.
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2025
The Avalon Theatre will present Zurin Villanueva in concert as part of the Brittney Mack Broadway Series. The performance, titled 'Best Book', promises a celebration of Broadway's greatest hits and Zurin's personal stories behind them.
Photos: First Look at Performing Arts Creative Ensemble presents THE ELEPHANT MAN
by Jerri Shafer - April 23, 2025
The Elephant Man is based on the life of John Merrick, who lived in London during the latter part of the nineteenth century. A horribly deformed young man – the victim of rare skin and bone diseases – he becomes the star freak attraction in traveling sideshows. Found abandoned and helpless, he is admitted to London’s prestigious Whitechapel Hospital. Under the care of celebrated young physician Frederick Treves, Merrick is introduced to London society and slowly evolves from an object of pity to an urbane and witty favorite of the aristocracy and literati, only to be denied his ultimate dream – to become a man like any other.
by Jerri Shafer - April 23, 2025
The Elephant Man is based on the life of John Merrick, who lived in London during the latter part of the nineteenth century. A horribly deformed young man – the victim of rare skin and bone diseases – he becomes the star freak attraction in traveling sideshows. Found abandoned and helpless, he is admitted to London’s prestigious Whitechapel Hospital. Under the care of celebrated young physician Frederick Treves, Merrick is introduced to London society and slowly evolves from an object of pity to an urbane and witty favorite of the aristocracy and literati, only to be denied his ultimate dream – to become a man like any other.
Interview: Donnie Iris still steady as a Rock at 82
by Paul Batterson - April 22, 2025
Iris is somewhat of a entertainment marvel. For a performer who makes his living with his voice, the Pittsburgh native doesn’t use any sort of vocal gymnastics or care regimes to keep his vocal cords robust. A cigar aficionado, you can find Iris hosting monthly gatherings at bars in Pittsburgh.
by Paul Batterson - April 22, 2025
Iris is somewhat of a entertainment marvel. For a performer who makes his living with his voice, the Pittsburgh native doesn’t use any sort of vocal gymnastics or care regimes to keep his vocal cords robust. A cigar aficionado, you can find Iris hosting monthly gatherings at bars in Pittsburgh.
Interview: Jerry Harrison of STOP MAKING SENSE at Southern Theatre
by Paul Batterson - April 22, 2025
Noted reviewer Leonard Maltin gave STOP MAKING SENSE four out of four stars and called it one of the best concert films. The staging was ambitious: set pieces float in and out of the frame while screens project random images and words behind the band.
by Paul Batterson - April 22, 2025
Noted reviewer Leonard Maltin gave STOP MAKING SENSE four out of four stars and called it one of the best concert films. The staging was ambitious: set pieces float in and out of the frame while screens project random images and words behind the band.
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