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Review: BOBBY WEIR AND WOLFPACK at Mershon Auditorium
by Paul Batterson - September 27, 2023

Bobby Weir and the Wolfpack proved that the spirit of the Grateful Dead is not just slightly alive, but being reinvented...

Review: PETER GABRIEL I/O TOUR at Nationwide Area
by Paul Batterson - September 26, 2023

Despite being 73, Gabriel keeps himself young and his concerts relevant by finding the right group of musicians, both old and new, to complement his style, adding artistic flair to make the product visually appealing, and slicing away for the realms of predictability....

Interview: JESUS CHRIST, SUPERSTAR at Ohio Theater
by Paul Batterson - September 25, 2023

What did our critic think of JESUS CHRIST, SUPERSTAR at Ohio Theater? Alex Stone has not lived in a world without JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. As a result, Stone feels a little bit humbled to be part of the show’s 50th anniversary national tour that rolls into town Oct. 3-8 at the Ohio Theater (39 E. Sta...

Review: RAGTIME THE MUSICAL at Lincoln Theatre
by Paul Batterson - September 24, 2023

Critics use the word “well” often when describing the arts. Something is “well-written,” “well performed,” “well-acted,” “well thought-out.” RAGTIME, which runs Sept. 22-Oct. 1 at the Lincoln Theatre (769 E. Long Street in downtown Columbus), is all of those things, and more....

Feature: SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM at The Garden Theater
by Paul Batterson - September 01, 2023

What did our critic think of SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM at The Garden Theater? As she gets ready to perform in SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM, Stephanie Amber admits presenting Stephen Sondheim’s works leaves her stomach, as well as her tongue, in knots....

Review: DISNEY'S FROZEN at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - July 29, 2023

What did our critic think of DISNEY'S FROZEN at Ohio Theatre? Utilizing dynamic performances, a new cache of songs, and some of that good ol’ Mouse-powered magic, DISNEY’S FROZEN keeps the audience, both young and old, engaged with the two-act musical....

Interview: FROZEN at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - July 18, 2023

FROZEN arrives in Columbus for a run of shows from July 26 to Aug. 6 at the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State Street in downtown Columbus)....

Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Garden Theatre
by Paul Batterson - July 16, 2023

What did our critic think of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Garden Theatre? Thanks to an amazing catalog of songs, a powerhouse cast and the tight orchestration, the musical, which closes July 30 , is one of the “can’t be missed” shows this summer....

Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - June 07, 2023

What did our critic think of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Ohio Theatre?...

Review: JACKSON BROWNE at Palace Theater
by Paul Batterson - June 04, 2023

What did our critic think of JACKSON BROWNE at Palace Theater?...

Review: LAST SUMMER ON EARTH at Kemba Live! Amphitheater
by Paul Batterson - June 03, 2023

What did our critic think of LAST SUMMER ON EARTH at Kemba Live! Amphitheater?...

Review: REVIEW: THE WILD PARTY at Garden Theater
by Paul Batterson - May 15, 2023

What did our critic think of REVIEW: THE WILD PARTY at Garden Theater?...

Feature: Inside THE WILD PARTY At Garden Theater
by Paul Batterson - May 09, 2023

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Review: REVIEW: PRINCESS BRIDE at Palace Theater
by Paul Batterson - May 01, 2023

What did our critic think of REVIEW: PRINCESS BRIDE at Palace Theater? The throng of attendees turned the showing into part rock concert, part Episcopal Church “call and response” worship service. Every joke received a burst of laughter and applause like the crowd was seeing the movie for the first ...

Feature THE PRINCESS BRIDE at Palace
by Paul Batterson - April 24, 2023

THE PRINCESS BRIDE won no Oscars, was a moderate box office success ($30.8 million on a $16 million production budget), and had only a few established TV stars (Billy Crystal, Peter Falk, and Andre the Giant) when it was released, However, it is listed as 50th in Bravo's '100 Funniest Movies' and 88...

Review: AIN'T TOO PROUD at the Ohio Theatre - A Sensational Celebration of Motown and Brotherhood
by Christina Mancuso - April 19, 2023

AIN'T TOO PROUD - The Life and Times of The Temptations, came rolling into the Ohio Theatre with explosive energy, incredible talent, phenomenal voices, dashing costumes, and Tony-Award winning choreography that had Columbus up on their feet. This sensational production, brilliantly directed by Des ...

Review: REVIEW: A YANKEE GOES HOME at At Abbey Theater Of Dublin
by Paul Batterson - April 17, 2023

What did our critic think of REVIEW: A YANKEE GOES HOME at At Abbey Theater Of Dublin? When he first learned the Abbey Theater of Dublin was interested in doing the world premiere of A YANKEE GOES HOME, Irish American playwright Sean Cooney was thrilled to be doing a production in his homeland. Then...

Review: CAPA SEASON at Ohio And Palace Theatres
by Paul Batterson - April 05, 2023

What did our critic think of CAPA SEASON at Ohio And Palace Theatres? Be it their birthday, anniversary, Halloween, or the Fourth of July, everyone has a special day to which they look forward....

Review: REVIEW: INTO THE WOODS at Short North Stage
by Paul Batterson - March 20, 2023

What did our critic think of REVIEW: INTO THE WOODS at Short North Stage? There are two adages most people know about the theatre: 'Break a leg' and 'The show must go on.' Short North Stage experienced both as it prepared for its 19-show run of INTO THE WOODS....

Review: HITS! THE MUSICAL at Southern Theatre
by Paul Batterson - March 19, 2023

What did our critic think of HITS! THE MUSICAL at Southern Theatre?...

Feature: HITS! THE MUSICAL at Southern Theatre
by Paul Batterson - March 12, 2023

When HITS! THE MUSICAL was gearing up to embark on a 48-city tour of the United States, a reality TV crew was brought on board to document the journey. The thought of 29 young adults between the ages of 10 to 22 traveling as an army across the United States seems to be ready made for a sudsy docudra...

Review: BEETLEJUICE at the Ohio Theatre - A Farcical Show About Death Draws Big Laughs in Columbus
by Christina Mancuso - March 09, 2023

A seemingly crowd-pleasing, high-energy, sensory-overloaded BEETLEJUICE was resurrected at the Ohio Theatre on Tuesday night to a devoted cult fan following. While slapstick jokes, disturbing references, and visual diversions dominate much of the show, there are also moments of heart-warming tendern...

Feature: INTO THE WOODS at Short North Stage
by Paul Batterson - March 09, 2023

After reciting the 'The Witch's Entrance' for 19 shows in Short North Stage's production of INTO THE WOODS, Diana DeGarmo may never look at a salad the same way again....

Review: SLAVE PLAY at Short North Stage
by Paul Batterson - February 05, 2023

What did our critic think of SLAVE PLAY at Short North Stage? People always ask critics two questions: “did you like it?” and “is it worth seeing?” When it comes time to discuss SLAVE PLAY, these two questions are going to be tough to answer. Did I like it? From a theatrical rubric, it checks off th...

Review: SIX: THE MUSICAL at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - January 26, 2023

What did our critic think of SIX: THE MUSICAL at Ohio Theatre?...