Megan Shepston Overly

Full disclosure here: It's probably not the wisest advice to trust a review of Christmas show from someone who records HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS and leaves off the last five minutes so the Whos down on Whoville don't get their toys back.

Columbus Children's Theatre's (CCT) international award-winning Summer Youth Performance Conservatory presents ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR., directed by Ryan Scarlata, opening today, July 27 thru August 7 at the Park Street Theatre.  Featuring a talented troupe of 30 ranging from ages 10-15, these kids have worked diligently for most of the summer to tell the story of forbidden love on an island divided by social prejudice.

Little Theatre Off Broadway (LTOB) presents RUTHLESS, with book and lyrics by Joal Paley, music by Marvin Laird, presented by special arrangement with Samuel French. It is currently running through October 21. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below.