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Photo Coverage: First look at Imagine Productions' OVER THE TOP CABARET: IN POOR TASTE
by Jerri Shafer - Apr 1, 2021

After a year of lockdowns, quarantines, sanitizing, immunity-boosting, and now vaccinating, we are finally ready to sing about it. Announcing Imagine Productions' Over the Top: In Poor Taste (a COVID Cabaret). Going viral soon! Tickets can be purchased on Vendini at: http://www.imaginecolumbus.org/

Photo Coverage: Inside Ohio Artists Gathering's CUBICLE FARM and SUMMER OF '63
by Jerri Shafer - Sep 7, 2018

Last week, the Ohio Artists Gathering celebrated the finale of its inaugural year with presentations of two original shows. The first, Summer of '63 written by York Walker (LA), directed by Alan Bomar Jones (Dayton), and featuring Kendra Lucas (CBus), Shanelle Marie (CBus), Tobie Windham (LA), Asher Grodman (NYC), Lateefah Holder (LA), Taylor Moss (CBus), and John Stewart (NYC). The second, Cubicle Farm written and directed by Broadway actor Asa Somers and featuring Broadway actor Mike Faist. The continued support of the public made this event possible and we thank all of our donors and supporters for everything they have done. Updates on the future of this festival will be posted on social media @ohioartistsgathering or on our website, www.ohioartistsgathering.com

Photo Coverage: First look at Imagine Productions' AVENUE Q
by Jerri Shafer - May 10, 2018

A puppet-filled comedy follows a group of twenty-somethings seeking their purpose in big-city life.  Winner of the Tony "Triple Crown" for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart. Performances are May 10th - 13th.  Doors open 30 minutes prior.  Northland Performing Arts Center (NPAC), 4411 Tamarack Blvd, Columbus, Ohio  43229.  Visit https://www.imaginecolumbus.org/avenue-q.html for information on purchasing tickets.

Carrie St. Louis, Laura Michelle Kelly, 54 SINGS BILLY JOEL and More Set for This Month at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2017

This November, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

BRING BACK BIRDIE Concert Features Two Cut Songs Tonight at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2017

Feinstein's/54 Below and the acclaimed Second Act Series presents the short-lived musical sequel Bring Back Birdie in concert for one performance only, tonight, November 1st, starring Broadway's Lenora Nemetz (Gypsy, The Rink, Chicago) as Rose Peterson and Arbender Robinson (Shuffle Along, Les Miserables, Beautiful and more) as Mr. Mtobe.

BRING BACK BIRDIE Concert to Feature Two Cut Songs at Feinstein's/54 Below; Cast Complete!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2017

The producers of The Second Act Series have also announced that the special, one-night-only concert will feature two songs cut during the show's original preview period, neither of which have been heard since.

Jay Armstrong Johnson, Carrie St. Louis, Linda Eder and More Coming Up This Fall at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2017

Next week, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

SHUFFLE ALONG's Arbender Robinson Completes Cast of Starry BRING BACK BIRDIE Concert at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Julie Musbach - Oct 22, 2017

As previously announced, Feinstein's/54 Below and the acclaimed Second Act Series will present the short-lived musical sequel Bring Back Birdie in concert for one performance only. Arbender Robinson (Shuffle Along, Les Miserables, Beautiful and more) completes the cast as Mr. Mtobe, stepping into the tap shoes of Maurice Hines, who originated the role.

2015 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards - Last Week to Vote!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 24, 2015

Happy Holidays! It's the last week to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Columbus Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!

2015 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards Update - JT Walker III, Stacie Boord Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 18, 2015

Time is running out to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Columbus Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!

2015 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards Update - Gahana Lincoln HS's PIPPIN in Big Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 11, 2015

Voting is fully underway for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Columbus Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 11. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.

2015 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards Update - Jordan Donica, Anabelle Smith Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 4, 2015

Voting has opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Columbus Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 27th. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.

2015 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards Update 11/27 - Kevin Connell, Kayla Walsh Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage - Nov 27, 2015

Voting has opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Columbus Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 27th. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.

Photo Coverage: Inside Imagine Productions' OVER THE TOP V: Imagine Goes To Hollywood
by Jerri Shafer - Nov 23, 2015

Imagine Productions' annual fundraiser has become one of the biggest and most fun events of each year. This year Imagine's favorites took on Hollywood, from the movie musical, to the beloved soundtrack song, to the guilty pleasures of animated movies. Performances were on Saturday October 21 & 22. Direct from Hollywood Imagine's own Tim Valentine flew in to Host the extravaganza with performances by Eryn Emery Hollobaugh, John Wade, Jessica Parker, Jacob Mangia, Corrine Buuck, Mikey Sowers, Brandon Boring, Greg Zunkiewicz, Esther Stinson, Tony Ingham, Paige Meade, George Bailey, Jordan Shear, Ed Eblin, Jackie Farbeann, Corey Notman, Michael Quinichett, Brian Horne, Ryan Stem, Alexa Rybinski, and Tim Valentine.

Photo Coverage: Inside Imagine's First Annual Tony Watch Party
by Jerri Shafer - Jun 8, 2015

What better way to celebrate the Tony Awards than with your fellow theatre nerds! A special free event, Imagine Productions hosted the First Annual Tony Awards Watch Party on Sunday, June 7, at Wall Street Night Club.

Short North Stage Presents A CHORUS LINE
by Sally Henry Fuller - Mar 21, 2015

Short North Stage presents A Chorus Line, APRIL 9 -26 at The Garden Theater 1187 N High Street, Columbus, OH, 43201. Performances are: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm.

BWW Reviews: SUNSET BOULEVARD Casts a Beautiful Shadow Over Short North Stage's Season Opener
by Paul Batterson - Oct 6, 2014

If 'Every Movie's a Circus,' as a song midway through the first act proclaims, the Short North Stage's season opening production of SUNSET BOULEVARD must be a very grand carnival. The theater group pulls out all the stops as far as color schemes and movie clips go but it is rock solid performances of stars Gina Handy and Chris Shea that brings the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical to life.

BWW Reviews: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Anything But a Drag
by Paul Batterson - Feb 20, 2014

Having future in-laws meet can often be a pretty awkward experience, especially when the two sets of parents reside on opposite sides of the political fence. Few meetings could be more awkward than the ones in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, a two-act musical being presented by Imagine Productions at Wall Street Nightclub in downtown Columbus.

Columbus Children's Theatre Presents THE WEDDING SINGER, Now thru 7/28
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2013

Columbus Children's Theatre will present The Wedding Singer today, July 11 - 28, 2013, with Music by Matthew Sklar, Book by Chad Beguelin and Tim Herlihy, Lyrics by Chad Beguelin and Based on the New Line Cinema film written by Tim Herlihy. This production will be directed by William Goldsmith with Music Direction by Tim Valentine.

Columbus Children's Theatre to Present THE WEDDING SINGER, 7/11-28
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 10, 2013

Columbus Children's Theatre will present The Wedding Singer July 11 - 28, 2013, with Music by Matthew Sklar, Book by Chad Beguelin and Tim Herlihy, Lyrics by Chad Beguelin and Based on the New Line Cinema film written by Tim Herlihy. This production will be directed by William Goldsmith with Music Direction by Tim Valentine.