Jerri Shafer
Latest News on Jerri Shafer:
Review: ORIGINAL PRODUCTION THEATRE'S BACK TALK at Abbey Theater Of Dublin (Oct 4, 2025)
Photos: First look at Sunbury Performing Arts Presents NINA”S WUNDERBAR BREAKTHROUGH (Oct 3, 2025)
Photos: First look at The Room Upstairs’ SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Oct 2, 2025)
Review: ORIGINAL PRODUCTION THEATRE'S BACK TALK at Abbey Theater Of Dublin (Oct 4, 2025)
Photos: First look at Sunbury Performing Arts Presents NINA”S WUNDERBAR BREAKTHROUGH (Oct 3, 2025)
Photos: First look at The Room Upstairs’ SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Oct 2, 2025)
BIO
Jerri has loved taking photos all her life and was always the one in the family who took everyone’s picture. After her daughter was born, Jerri started scrapbooking and she became interested in taking better pictures for her scrapbooks. Then after her daughter started an interest in musical theatre, Jerri started taking pictures of the shows and developed a love for musical theatre as well. She has been seen snapping pics at many theatres around Columbus and surrounding areas. Jerri's bucket list before she moves on from this world is to shoot a show on Broadway! So if you can assist with this quest.... To see more of Jerri’s work, visit http://jams.smugmug.com
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Review: ORIGINAL PRODUCTION THEATRE'S BACK TALK at Abbey Theater Of Dublin
by Paul Batterson - Oct 4, 2025
What did our critic think of ORIGINAL PRODUCTION THEATRE'S BACK TALK at Abbey Theater Of Dublin? OPT found a small but powerful quartet of actors to bring Ackerman’s script to life.
by Paul Batterson - Oct 4, 2025
What did our critic think of ORIGINAL PRODUCTION THEATRE'S BACK TALK at Abbey Theater Of Dublin? OPT found a small but powerful quartet of actors to bring Ackerman’s script to life.
Photos: First look at Sunbury Performing Arts Presents NINA”S WUNDERBAR BREAKTHROUGH
by Jerri Shafer - Oct 3, 2025
A side splittingly hilarious show, Nina’s Wunderbar Breakthrough is not to be missed. This is SPA’s first straight play and will be a Midwest Premiere…The show has only been performed one other time, so our actors have the awesome challenge of creating their characters basically from scratch! A family friendly blend of slapstick comedy, emotional depth and heart, is a new work that has only been performed once before. Our audition workshop was exactly what I had hoped it would be, full of laughter, whimsy and wonder, and led by our fabulous director, Carmel Avegnon Sanders.
by Jerri Shafer - Oct 3, 2025
A side splittingly hilarious show, Nina’s Wunderbar Breakthrough is not to be missed. This is SPA’s first straight play and will be a Midwest Premiere…The show has only been performed one other time, so our actors have the awesome challenge of creating their characters basically from scratch! A family friendly blend of slapstick comedy, emotional depth and heart, is a new work that has only been performed once before. Our audition workshop was exactly what I had hoped it would be, full of laughter, whimsy and wonder, and led by our fabulous director, Carmel Avegnon Sanders.
Photos: First look at The Room Upstairs’ SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
by Jerri Shafer - Oct 2, 2025
An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett's luck sharply shifts when Todd's thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up... and the carnage has only just begun!
by Jerri Shafer - Oct 2, 2025
An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett's luck sharply shifts when Todd's thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up... and the carnage has only just begun!
Photos: First look at Original Productions Theatre’s BACK TALK
by Jerri Shafer - Oct 1, 2025
BackTalk is a delicious comedy that dives into the hilariously complicated world of first impressions, second chances, and the voices in our heads that just won’t let us be.
by Jerri Shafer - Oct 1, 2025
BackTalk is a delicious comedy that dives into the hilariously complicated world of first impressions, second chances, and the voices in our heads that just won’t let us be.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 26, 2025- CHICAGO Welcomes Mira Sorvino and Bianca Marroquin and More!
by - Sep 26, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 26, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Sep 26, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 26, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: First look at Little Theatre Off Broadway’s ROCK OF AGES
by Jerri Shafer - Sep 25, 2025
Rock of Ages a musical set on the Sunset Strip in 1987, following the story of a small-town girl and a city boy who meet while chasing their rock ‘n’ roll dreams. It is a big, brash, energetic tribute to classic rock, to over-the-top ballads and fierce guitar, to the gritty glamour and rough energy of the Sunset Strip. This jukebox musical features ‘80s hits such as “We Built this City”, “I Wanna Rock”, and “Don’t Stop Believin’”.
by Jerri Shafer - Sep 25, 2025
Rock of Ages a musical set on the Sunset Strip in 1987, following the story of a small-town girl and a city boy who meet while chasing their rock ‘n’ roll dreams. It is a big, brash, energetic tribute to classic rock, to over-the-top ballads and fierce guitar, to the gritty glamour and rough energy of the Sunset Strip. This jukebox musical features ‘80s hits such as “We Built this City”, “I Wanna Rock”, and “Don’t Stop Believin’”.
Photos: MAKE 'EM LAUGH at Olentangy Orange High School
by Jerri Shafer - Sep 25, 2025
Olentangy Orange High School will present MAKE 'EM LAUGH! by Emmy nominee Jason Odell Williams, a new comedy that blends elements of classic sitcoms with theatrical farce. Check out photos of the production.
by Jerri Shafer - Sep 25, 2025
Olentangy Orange High School will present MAKE 'EM LAUGH! by Emmy nominee Jason Odell Williams, a new comedy that blends elements of classic sitcoms with theatrical farce. Check out photos of the production.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 22, 2025
by - Sep 22, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 22, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
by - Sep 22, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 22, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Photos: First look at Hilliard Arts Council’s THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE
by Jerri Shafer - Sep 19, 2025
Adapted from the beloved novel by C.S. Lewis, this enchanting tale follows the adventures of four siblings who discover a mysterious wardrobe that leads to a land frozen in an eternal winter by the wicked White Witch.
by Jerri Shafer - Sep 19, 2025
Adapted from the beloved novel by C.S. Lewis, this enchanting tale follows the adventures of four siblings who discover a mysterious wardrobe that leads to a land frozen in an eternal winter by the wicked White Witch.
Photos: First look at Rise Up Arts Alliance’s THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Jerri Shafer - Sep 18, 2025
L. Frank Baum’s classic novel comes to life in The Wizard of Oz. This faithful adaptation by the Royal Shakespeare Company features all the most beloved songs and moments from the 1939 classic film, brought to life onstage.
by Jerri Shafer - Sep 18, 2025
L. Frank Baum’s classic novel comes to life in The Wizard of Oz. This faithful adaptation by the Royal Shakespeare Company features all the most beloved songs and moments from the 1939 classic film, brought to life onstage.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 12, 2025
by - Sep 12, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 12, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Sep 12, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 12, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: First look at MTVarts’ THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: YOUTH EDITION
by Jerri Shafer - Sep 11, 2025
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea and became the hottest star on Broadway? Why, it’s SpongeBob SquarePants! Plunge in! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world.
by Jerri Shafer - Sep 11, 2025
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea and became the hottest star on Broadway? Why, it’s SpongeBob SquarePants! Plunge in! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 5, 2025- ROMY & MICHELE Cast Announced and More
by - Sep 5, 2025
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Whether you're gearing up for a backstage call or settling in with your morning coffee, we've got all the big Broadway headlines you need to know. Today, take a sneak peek at the electrifying new musical MEXODUS as it heads to New York City, and go backstage with Phillip Taratula from Ginger Twinsies for all his pre-show routines.
by - Sep 5, 2025
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Whether you're gearing up for a backstage call or settling in with your morning coffee, we've got all the big Broadway headlines you need to know. Today, take a sneak peek at the electrifying new musical MEXODUS as it heads to New York City, and go backstage with Phillip Taratula from Ginger Twinsies for all his pre-show routines.
Photos: First look at Evolution Theatre Company’s THE SHAKESPEARE CONSPIRACY
by Jerri Shafer - Sep 4, 2025
Murder, mystery and manhunts in Elizabethan England in 1593. How could Christopher Marlowe, a known spy and England's foremost playwright, be suspiciously murdered and quickly buried in an unmarked grave just days before he was to be tried for treason? How could William Shakespeare, an unknown actor who 'held horses for the gentry while they watched the plays,' become England's star playwright virtually overnight? A comedy-thriller that intertwines the two mysteries. It's a wild ride through the gay London theatre world as the city fights the black plague, the hunt for Catholics, and the questions about Marlowe's murder. Quickly the crown becomes suspicious of Marlowe's mysterious murder and the similarities of his works with those of Shakespeare's. A manhunt begins with Marlowe being chased from city after city in Italy. The whole chase culminates in a final confrontation of excitement and murder. All the historical facts presented in the play are accurate.
by Jerri Shafer - Sep 4, 2025
Murder, mystery and manhunts in Elizabethan England in 1593. How could Christopher Marlowe, a known spy and England's foremost playwright, be suspiciously murdered and quickly buried in an unmarked grave just days before he was to be tried for treason? How could William Shakespeare, an unknown actor who 'held horses for the gentry while they watched the plays,' become England's star playwright virtually overnight? A comedy-thriller that intertwines the two mysteries. It's a wild ride through the gay London theatre world as the city fights the black plague, the hunt for Catholics, and the questions about Marlowe's murder. Quickly the crown becomes suspicious of Marlowe's mysterious murder and the similarities of his works with those of Shakespeare's. A manhunt begins with Marlowe being chased from city after city in Italy. The whole chase culminates in a final confrontation of excitement and murder. All the historical facts presented in the play are accurate.
Photos: First look at Curtain Players’ COLDER THAN HERE
by Jerri Shafer - Sep 3, 2025
Nobody can ignore the fact that Myra is dying, but in the meantime life goes on. There are boilers to be fixed, cats to be fed and the perfect funeral to be planned. As a mother researches burial spots and biodegradable coffins, her family are finally forced to communicate with her, and each other, as they face up to an unpredictable future. Laura Wade's beautifully poised family drama was first performed at the Soho Theatre, London, in 2005.
by Jerri Shafer - Sep 3, 2025
Nobody can ignore the fact that Myra is dying, but in the meantime life goes on. There are boilers to be fixed, cats to be fed and the perfect funeral to be planned. As a mother researches burial spots and biodegradable coffins, her family are finally forced to communicate with her, and each other, as they face up to an unpredictable future. Laura Wade's beautifully poised family drama was first performed at the Soho Theatre, London, in 2005.
Photos: First look at Imagine Productions’ HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL
by Jerri Shafer - Sep 2, 2025
Heathers The Musical is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized ass...but J.D. has another plan for that bullet.
by Jerri Shafer - Sep 2, 2025
Heathers The Musical is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized ass...but J.D. has another plan for that bullet.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 26, 2025- MAMMA MIA! Stars Do A Deep Dive on Their Characters and More
by - Aug 26, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 26, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Aug 26, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 26, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Jay Leno Arrives at Mount Vernon Arts Consortium
by Jerri Shafer - Aug 25, 2025
On August 23, 2025, legendary comedian and former Tonight Show host Jay Leno came to Mount Vernon for an unforgettable evening of sharp wit, timeless storytelling, and big laughs at the Knox Memorial. As part of the Knox Memorial’s 100th Anniversary celebration, Leno delivered a night of comedy that entertained audiences of all ages.
by Jerri Shafer - Aug 25, 2025
On August 23, 2025, legendary comedian and former Tonight Show host Jay Leno came to Mount Vernon for an unforgettable evening of sharp wit, timeless storytelling, and big laughs at the Knox Memorial. As part of the Knox Memorial’s 100th Anniversary celebration, Leno delivered a night of comedy that entertained audiences of all ages.
Photos: First look at Rise Up Arts Alliance’s A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
by Jerri Shafer - Aug 8, 2025
Rise Up Arts Alliance presents the first of what we hope will become an annual Summer tradition.... our inaugural Shakespeare show is 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'! 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' is a comedy by William Shakespeare that intertwines the stories of four young Athenian lovers, a group of amateur actors, and the king and queen of the fairies, all entangled in a magical forest.
by Jerri Shafer - Aug 8, 2025
Rise Up Arts Alliance presents the first of what we hope will become an annual Summer tradition.... our inaugural Shakespeare show is 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'! 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' is a comedy by William Shakespeare that intertwines the stories of four young Athenian lovers, a group of amateur actors, and the king and queen of the fairies, all entangled in a magical forest.
Photos: First look at Abbey Theatre of Dublin’s HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION
by Jerri Shafer - Aug 7, 2025
This intriguing and beautiful folk opera delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience. Following two intertwining love stories—that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice and that of immortal King Hades and Lady Persephone—Hadestown invites audiences on a journey to the underworld and back.
by Jerri Shafer - Aug 7, 2025
This intriguing and beautiful folk opera delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience. Following two intertwining love stories—that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice and that of immortal King Hades and Lady Persephone—Hadestown invites audiences on a journey to the underworld and back.
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