What did our critic think of EUREKA DAY at Riffe Center Studio 2? What begins as satire gradually evolves into a serious, yet funny examination of individual rights and what happens when those rights and beliefs come into conflict with others.…
Despite its unlikely premise, the 2025 Tony winner for Best Musical works beautifully, thanks to its performances, setting and soulful script.…
MARILYN uses standout performances from a large cast, vivid colors and imagery, and a dynamic score to present the actress’s story – all without saying a word.…
Short North Stage’s production of SWEENEY TODD is a three-course meal of brilliant performances, lavish staging, and pitch-perfect musical direction.…
DEATH BECOMES HER, which runs Oct. 7 through Oct. 11 at the Ohio Theatre, is the rare production that not only captures the magic of the 1992 original film, but expands on the characters Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn and Bruce Willis created. Its cast is amazing, the script is as funny (or in some scene…
“Cheers, Columbus. I don’t have to give an elaborate speech about how we got here. Most of you know how we got here. You are the reason how we got here.' Taylor Meier…
What did our critic think of PIPPIN at Short North Stage? Production director Edward Carignan said PIPPIN is a “legacy” show – a performance that can be pulled out of the vault, dusted off, and re-released every five years or so. SNS last did this Stephen Schwartz musical (a personal favorite …
Perhaps the biggest change was the audience. In the 1980s, AC/DC was the rebellious band parents warned their children about. Now, the band is the spectacle parents bring their children to experience. It was a little unnerving to hear a mother asking, “Timmy, would you like a cookie?” before the…
An experience that may possibly require more than one visit.…
Based on Sara Gruen’s beloved 1932 novel - and its 2011 film adaptation, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is a technical triumph wrapped around a dramatically uneven musical. Directed by Tony Award nominee Jessica Stone (Kimberly Akimbo), with book by three-time Tony nominee Rick Elice (Jersey Boys, Peter an…
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The Launch: A Senior Cabaret Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall (12/06-12/06) |
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Wicked Ohio Theatre (7/28-8/15) |
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Rock of Ages Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall (11/19-11/22) |
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La Cage Aux Folles Hilliard Civic and Cultural Arts Center (11/06-11/15) |
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Dinner Detective Columbus Embassy Suites Columbus (12/12-12/12) |
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Mr. Scrooge Riffe Center Studio One (12/04-12/23) |
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Come From Away Wagnalls Community Theater (11/06-11/15) |
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Holiday Hoopla Shadowbox Live (11/19-12/26) |
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Dinner Detective Columbus Embassy Suites Columbus (12/05-12/05) |
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Disney's Beauty and the Beast Ohio Theatre (1/30-2/07) |
