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Review: HAMILTON at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Jul 11, 2025

The June 9 performance of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s epic musical HAMILTON may have opened under a cloud of disappointment at the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State Street in downtown Columbus). Before the opening curtain, theatergoers learned the roles of Aaron Burr and Angelica Schuyler, two of the lynch pins in the sweeping story of Revolutionary War America, were to be played by understudies Hosea Mundi and Alexandrea Reynolds respectively. Jorge Guerra (Sam Seabury) and Kevin Murakami (Charles Lee) were also understudies who played in the June 9 performance.

Stars of Peacock's DAYS OF OUR LIVES to Celebrate Season 60 at Annual Fan Event
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 23, 2024

The stars of Peacock’s Days of our Lives will be back with fans at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday, November 2 for the annual “Day of Days” fan event to celebrate the start of the 60th season of the beloved series. 

Left for Dead Releases Two Vintage Tracks From Pioneering NYC Synth Punks Comateens
by Michael Major - Nov 21, 2023

The Comateens’ Ramona Jan and Nicholas “Nic North” Dembling had just gotten started when they recorded “Danger Zone,” a sneering, blaring punk song spit-sung by Nicholas with Ramona Jan’s untutored guitars sounding like an electric razor, a catchy chorus floating in from Jan’s love of Motown.

HAMILTON on Broadway- A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 13, 2023

Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about Hamilton on Broadway. Check out all the details here!

Review: The Angelica Tour Puts You 'In the Room Where It Happens...' with HAMILTON at the Straz Center
by Drew Eberhard - Dec 31, 2022

From the opening drum sequence to the first note, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s behemoth musical that changed the course of the Modern American Musical as we have come to know it completely draws you in, and the silence of the room waiting with bated breath is almost extinguished by the deafening roar of excitement exuded from the audience.

Review: Regarding HAMILTON at Dr. Phillips Center, Come for the American Adventure, Stay for the Revolutionary Revision to History
by Albert Gutierrez - Oct 31, 2022

Much in the same way most students know about the Salem Witch Trials through the dramatization found in Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, it’s safe to assume virtually every student of U.S. history from 2015 onward may better know the intimate details of this Founding Father through Lin-Manuel Miranda’s HAMILTON.

Stars of Peacock's 'DAYS OF OUR LIVES' to Appear in Person For The Annual 'Day of Days' Fan Event
by Michael Major - Oct 25, 2022

Some of the Days stars scheduled to attend include Deidre Hall, Drake Hogestyn, Lauren Koslow, Wally Kurth, Matthew Ashford, Camila Banus, Brandon Barash, Brandon Beemer, Nadia Bjorlin, Stephen Nichols, Mary Beth Evans, Ari Zucker, Thaao Penghlis, James Reynolds, Greg Vaughan, Robert Scott Wilson, Eric Martsolf, Jackée Harry, and more.

THE COLOR PURPLE's Rodney Thompson Takes Over Our Instagram!
by HaleyJane Rose - Aug 6, 2022

The Muny is presenting Legally Blonde! Tune into our Instagram Story as Hayley Podschun takes you behind the scenes of her day at Legally Blonde at The Muny.

Photo/Video: First Look At THE COLOR PURPLE At The Muny
by Grace Cutler - Aug 5, 2022

Get a first look at The Muny's production of The Color Purple, which began performances August 3rd and runs through August 9th, 2022.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Muny's THE COLOR PURPLE
by Alan Henry - Aug 4, 2022

Get a first look at The Muny's production of The Color Purple, which began performances August 3rd and runs through August 9th, 2022.

VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals For The Muny's THE COLOR PURPLE
by Alan Henry - Aug 3, 2022

Go inside rehearsals for The Muny's production of The Color Purple, which begins performances tonight and runs through August 9th, 2022.

Alpine Theatre Project To Host Whitefish Wine Auction For The Arts, August 10-12
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2022

Alpine Theatre Project  announces the Featured Wineries and Celebrity Chefs who will headline the Third Annual Whitefish Wine Auction for the Arts, in Whitefish from August 10-12.  

Anastacia McCleskey Joins The Muny's THE COLOR PURPLE as Celie; Full Cast, Design and Production Teams Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2022

The Muny announced its full cast, design and production teams for the Muny Premiere of The Color Purple, August 3 – 9, 2022.   Joining the previously announced principal cast of Tracee Beazer (Shug Avery), Nasia Thomas (Nettie), Evan Tyrone Martin (Mister), Gilbert Domally (Harpo) and Nicole Michelle Haskins (Sofia) is Anastacia McCleskey (Celie).

SWEENEY TODD's Jacqueline Petroccia Takes Over Instagram!
by HaleyJane Rose - Jul 20, 2022

The Muny is presenting Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barbler of Fleet Street through July 22! Stop by our Instagram story all day for as Jacqueline Petroccia takes the social media reigns for an exclusive look backstage. 

Photos/Video: First Look At Carmen Cusack and Ben Davis In SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET
by Grace Cutler - Jul 17, 2022

Get a first look at the opening night of The Muny's production of Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, which runs July 16 - 22, 2022. Check out the photos and video here!

VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsal For The Muny's SWEENEY TODD Starring Ben Davis and Carmen Cusack
by Alan Henry - Jul 15, 2022

Get a first look at the cast of The Muny's production of Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, which runs July 16 - 22, 2022, in rehearsals.

Full Cast Announced Joining Ben Davis and Carmen Cusack in The Muny's SWEENEY TODD
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2022

The Muny announced today its full cast, design and production teams for Stephen Sondheim’s masterpiece Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, July 16 – 22, 2022. 

Review: HAMILTON Brings the Revolution to The Bushnell
by Ariana Straznicky-Packer - Jul 1, 2022

June 22nd through July 10th, The Bushnell is The Room Where It Happens. On Tuesday evening, I had the pleasure of seeing the Hamilton National Tour alongside a fully packed house of diehard fans, who bopped along in their seats with delight and delivered a well-deserved standing ovation. I know it’s cliché to say Hamilton is excellent, but it’s excellent.

Alexandra Billings to Perform at Daytime Emmys Trustees' Ball
by Michael Major - Jun 16, 2022

Presenters and stars scheduled to appear at the Creative Arts & Lifestyle ceremony include Michael & Bianca Alexander (Conscious Living), Judge Frank Caprio (Caught in Providence), Daym Drops (Fresh, Fried & Crispy), Samantha Brown (Samantha Brown's Places to Love), Sophia Roe (Counter Space), Tina Knowles-Lawson (Talks with Mama Tina), and more.

2022 Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced
by Michael Major - May 5, 2022

Beyond Salem, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, the Young and the Restless, Family Feud, Jeopardy!, Let's Make a Deal, the Price is Right, Wheel of Fortune, Red Table Talk, Tamron Hall, the Kelly Clarkson Show, the Drew Barrymore Show, Today Show with Hoda & Jenna, Dr. Phil, Entertainment Tonight, and more.