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Photos: First look at Little Theatre Off Broadway's GODSPELLby Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(11/3/2022) - Based on the Gospel according to Matthew, Godspell is the first musical theatre offering from composer Stephen Schwartz who went on to write such well-known hits as Wicked, Pippin, and Children of Eden. The show features a comedic troupe of eccentric players who team up with Jesus to teach his lessons in a new age through parables, games, and tomfoolery.
Photos: First look at Wagnalls Community Theatre's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORSby Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(11/3/2022) - Seymour Krelborn is a nerdy orphan working at Mushnik's, a flower shop in urban Skid Row. He harbors a crush on fellow co-worker Audrey Fulquard, and is berated by Mr. Mushnik daily. One day as Seymour is seeking a new mysterious plant, he finds a very mysterious unidentified plant which he calls Audrey II. The plant seems to have a craving for blood and soon begins to sing for his supper. Soon enough, Seymour feeds Audrey's sadistic dentist boyfriend to the plant and later, Mushnik for witnessing the death of Audrey's ex. Will Audrey II take over the world or will Seymour and Audrey defeat it? Performances run November 4 - 13, 2022 at The Wagnalls Memorial, 150 East Columbus St, Lithopolis, OH 43136. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit:https://www.facebook.com/WagnallsCommunityTheatre/
Photos: First look at Ohio University Lancaster Theatre Department's [TITLE OF SHOW]by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(11/2/2022) - for submissions is a mere three weeks away. With nothing to lose, the pair decides to try to create something new with the help of their friends. Nominee for a 2009 Tony Award and Best Book of a Musical. '[title of show] is, above all, a love letter to the musical theatre -- a uniquely American art form -- and to the joy of collaboration.' Adult language and themes. Music and Lyrics by Jeff Bowen, Book by Hunter Bell. Producer, Musical Director - A. Victor Jones, Vocal Music Director - A Victor Jones, Additional staging and blocking - Abby Reeves, Lighting Designer - Dale Harris, Set Design - Ethan Mauger, Stage Manager - Emily Bartholic, Lighting and Sound Boards - Emma Clement and Eliojah Boggs. Cast: Jeff, a composer/lyricist - Ethan Mauger, Hunter, a book writer - Hunter Allen, Susan, their actor friend - Emily Bartholic, Heidi, their actor friend - Abby Reeves, Larry, their pianist - A Victor Jones. Performances are Nov. 3 - 7, 2022 at the Wagner Theatre | Brasee Hall, Ohio University Lancaster, 1570 Granville Pike Lancaster, OH 43130. For tickets or more information, visit: https://commerce.cashnet.com/oul-theatre
Photos: New Albany Middle School Theatre's NEWSIES JR.by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(10/27/2022) - Inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899 in New York City. Charismatic Newsie, Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across New York City to strike against the powerful newspaper publisher, Joseph Pulitzer when he raises the price of newspapers at the newsies' expense. Together the newsies learn that they are stronger united and fight for what's right. Newsies Jr. is a fun show for the entire family and features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein.
Photos: First look at Bruce Jacklin & Company's MISERYby Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(10/27/2022) - Successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued from a car crash by his 'Number One Fan,' Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. While Paul is convalescing, Annie reads the manuscript to his newest novel and becomes enraged when she discovers the author has killed off her favorite character, Misery Chastain. Annie forces Paul to write a new 'Misery' novel, and he quickly realizes Annie has no intention of letting him go anywhere. By William Goldman based on the novel by Stephen King, Directed by Ben Viccellio, the Cast includes: Maureen Browning, Bruce Jacklin & Steve Jefferson. Performances are Oct. 21 - Nov. 12 , 2022, at The Alcove Dinner Theatre, 116 South Main St., Mount Vernon, OH 43050. For tickets or more information, visit: https://www.alcoverestaurant.com/dinner-theatre.html#/
Photos: First look at Curtain Players' ELEEMOSYNARYby Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(10/20/2022) - In this dramatic work by Lee Blessing, three generations of highly intelligent and freethinking women attempt to reconcile years of family dysfunction. Dorothea was a repressed housewife and mother of three sons and a daughter, Artemis (Artie), whom she favored. She discovered that being an eccentric suited her perfectly and spent a lifetime thrusting her wild ideas and beliefs onto an unappreciative and doubting Artemis. Artemis ran away from Dorothea as soon as she could and kept on the move until she married and had a daughter of her own. She named her Barbara, but Dorothea renamed the child Echo and began to teach her everything from Ancient Greek to calculus. What Echo loves most is words and spelling. The title of the show comes from the winning word that Echo spelled correctly at the National Spelling Bee. The play jumps backward and forward in time. As one character relives a memory, the other two play themselves as they were during that time. In one memory, Echo portrays herself as a three-month-old. At the beginning of the play, Dorothea has suffered a stroke and is bedridden and catatonic for several scenes. Throughout the play, however, she takes part in her memories and then transitions back to the present, trapped in her minimally responsive body. The director and actors in Eleemosynary have the challenge of making these memory scenes feel authentic with smooth transitions and blocking. Written by Lee Blessing. Directed by Aynn Titchenal, Stage Manager Kathy Hyland. the Cast includes: Sarah Bender (Echo), Mony Carpenter (Dorthea), & Shelly Riggs (Artie) Performances run Oct 21 - Nov 6, 2022 at Curtain Players, 5691 Harlem Road, Galena, Ohio 43021. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: http://curtainplayers.org
Photos: First Look at Out of the Box Community Theatre's ANOTHER DUMB GHOST STORYby Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(10/15/2022) - Struggling with recent changes in her life, Mary has come to the end of her rope and finds herself at the Sanderson Inn, where she finds that haunting can go both ways. This lighthearted comedy was written by our fondly remembered friend and local playwright, Jack Petersen, who worked with OOTBCT many times.
Photos: First Look At Evolution Theatre Company's I'LL TAKE ROMANCE, THE MUSICALby Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(10/13/2022) - A delightful new musical that proves love will always triumph. Angel, a gay gold digger, sets his sights on a newly out and proud billionaire. Dragging his best friend along for the ride and leaving collateral damage in his wake, Angel’s plans hit a wall when the billionaire’s best friend, Chi Chi, steps in and takes over. Mixed in with vengeful ex-wives, an imaginary lover, closeted twin brothers. Libretto by Edwin Sanchez with Paul Lockwood, Music and Lyrics by Michael Leamon Adapted from the original stage play, I’ll Take Romance by Edwin Sanchez, Directed by David Bahgat, Cast includes Matt Piper, Nico Carter, Katie Christine Wagner, Kara Marie Hancock, Lorelei Roeger, Ashton Brammer, Justin Labelle, Ben Hartwig, Dominic Catrone, Tim Browning, Michael Gault. Performances run October 13 - 22, 2022 at Abbey Theatre of Dublin, 5600 Post Rd. Dublin, Ohio 43017. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: https://www.evolutiontheatre.org/
Photos: First look at New Vision Dance Company presents BOOGIEMAN'S BALL – A DANCE SPOOKTACULARby Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(10/12/2022) - Kick off your Halloween celebration at the Boogieman’s Ball hosted by New Vision Dance Company on Saturday, October 15 at 7PM and Sunday, October 16 at 2PM at the Jeanne B. McCoy Center for the Performing Arts in New Albany, Ohio. “Boogieman’s Ball – A Dance Spooktacular” features New Vision Company Members: Rachel Cory, Ashley Dabe, Janaya Davis, Lili Engel, Kirsten Frison, Jessica Gould, Joe Gould, Mackenzie Hanna, Emmie Hess, Jonathan Hill, Gabby Jones, Cody Law, Sydnie Liggins, Clara Love, Jennifer Myers, Arnav Nawani, Anna Obermeyer, Betsy Oellermann, Marie Peltier, Elise Pierson, Charlotte Rutherford, Lauren Seger, Sally Squires. The show will feature a variety of performance styles and include performances by guest vocalists Ava Baker, Jaisel Cherry, Regan James, Ian Kopf, Mackenzie Leland and Caitlin VanAuken. Guest appearances by Jo Hines and James Jenkins. Audience members are encouraged to come to the show in costume! There will be a costume contest with a first place cash prize of $200! The costume contest is open to all audience members, ages 10 and up. Register at www.newvisiondanceco.org New Vision Dance Company is a contemporary jazz ensemble with a repertory including modern, jazz, tap, lyrical, musical theatre and contemporary dance. New Vision is a 501C3 non-profit organization under the Artistic Direction of Melissa Gould . To learn more about NVDC go to www.newvisiondanceco.org
Photos: First look at CYCLODRAMA's EVIL DEAD THE MUSICALby Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(10/5/2022) - This hilarious show takes all the elements of the cult classic films The Evil Dead, Evil Dead 2 and Army of Darkness and combines them into one of the craziest experiences of all time. Five college students go to an abandoned cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all into demons. It's all up to Ash (a housewares employee turned demon-killing hero) and his trusty chainsaw to save the day. Blood flies. Limbs are dismembered. Demons tell bad jokes … and all to music. And with an incredible combination of blood, jokes, cheesy effects and awesome musical numbers, Evil Dead The Musical is unlike any show you've ever seen. While the Evil Dead films are the definition of cult movies, as a stage show, Evil Dead: The Musical has become a cult sensation of its own. The show played off-Broadway in New York, has broken records in Toronto, has won awards in Korea and has had more than 200 productions mounted across the globe. Performances are Oct 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 & 22, 2022, at Club Diversity, 863 South High St. Columbus OH. For tickets or more information, visit: https://www.cyclodrama.com
Photos: First look at Pickerington Community Theatre's THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEEby Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(10/4/2022) - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience. An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box. Performances run Oct 7 - 16, 2022 at the Wigwam Theater 10190 Blacklick-Eastern Road, Pickerington, OH 43147. For tickets: http://pickeringtoncommunitytheatre.org/
Photos: First look at Dublin Jerome High School's ONE STOPLIGHT TOWNby Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(9/29/2022) - Written by Tracy Wells. One Stoplight Town is a story about people from a town so small that you might drive through without taking a second look. But if you stopped for just a moment, you might see a young boy and girl fall in love, a cantankerous grocery store owner coping with change, a son returning home while a daughter thinks about leaving, a beauty queen and a drum major striking up a friendship, and a handyman taking it all in while he fixes what is broken. These stories and more are filled with fun characters, lots of humor, plenty of heart and the theme that change comes for us all, whether we are ready or not. Performances run Sept 29 - Oct 1, 2022 at Dublin Jerome High School, 8300 Hyland-Croy Rd, Dublin, OH 43016, For tickets call 614-718-8263 or visit: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/66884
Photos: First look at Original Productions Theatre's An Evening with Lauren Wilkens: Motherload and Skinnyby Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(9/28/2022) - Motherload: When Mick and Amy visit their elderly mother, Judy, her unexpected announcement and imminent future plans threaten to change their family dynamic. Without warning, the underbelly of their unresolved issues and family dysfunctionare brought to the forefront and require immediate attention. Motherload is a lookinside what really happened to a family under the veneer of perfection, happiness, and suburban affluence. Skinny: When Kate is ready to make some life changes, she's met with the stumbling block of her weight. Whether it be her doctor or her friend, Monica, perceptions of health and how women should look remain prevalent, even in the age of body positivity. Skinny follows two young women in their late twenties, as they explore their relationship with body image and the active role it plays in their lives, especially as it pertains to each other. Original Productions Theatre presents An Evening with Lauren Wilkens: Motherload and Skinny will be staged Sept 29 - Oct 2, 2022 at the Abbey Theater of Dublin, 5600 Post Road, Dublin, OH 43017. Tickets and Information by calling 614-943-1776 or https://www.optheatre.org/
Photos: First look at Hilliard Arts Council's CINDERELLAby Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(9/26/2022) - This version of the classic tale of Cinderella, her wicked step sisters and a glass slipper is an immersive theatre experience, emphasizing audience participation. The Fairy Godmother needs help from the audience because she is out of practice and not at all certain her magic is going to work properly. Cinderella’s slipper is tried on audience members, who are also consulted on various matters pertaining to the story. And of course, this play reveals the timeless message of love prevailing over all adversity as Cinderella and the Prince ultimately live happily ever after. Performances run Sept 23 - Oct 2, 2022 at Hilliard Civic and Cultural Arts Center, 5425 Center St, Hilliard, OH 43026. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: https://www.hilliardartscouncil.org/
Photos: First look at Little Theatre Off Broadway's MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESSby Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(9/23/2022) - A snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again. Adapted for Stage by Ken Ludwig, Director - Bob Kile, Stage Manager - Sue Rapier, the Cast: Hercule Poirot - Larry Cole, Monsieur Bouc - Phil Wells, Mary Debenham - Rachel Luther, Hector MacQueen - Zach Dozier, Michel - Jim Daniels, Princess Dragomiroff - Joyce Leahy, Greta Ohlsson - Beth Connell, Countess Andrenyi - Sarina Hyland, Helen Hubbard - Kate Charlesworth-Miller, Col. Arbuthnot - Randy Benge, Samuel Ratchett - Donnie Lockwood. Performances run Sept 23 - OCT 9, 2022 at Little Theatre Off Broadway, 3981 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio 43123. Order Reserved Seating Tickets at the link: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/63398
Photos: First look at MTVart's SHREK THE MUSICAL JRby Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(9/22/2022) - Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It's a 'big bright beautiful world' as everyone's favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family. Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he's handed a task — if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn't be complete without a few twists and turns along the way. Book, and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, Music by Jeanine Tesori, Directed by Bruce Jacklin. Performances are Sept 23 7:30pm, Sept 24 2:00pm & 7:30pm, Sept 25 2:00 PM, at Knox Memorial Theater, 112 East High St., Mount Vernon, OH 43050. For tickets or more information, visit: https://mtvarts.com/
Photos: First look at Red Herring Theater's AIRNESSby Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(9/21/2022) - Get ready to rock out! When Nina enters her first air guitar competition, she thinks winning will be easy. But as she befriends a group of charismatic nerds, she discovers that there is more to this artform than just pretend; it's about finding yourself in your favorite song and performing it with raw joy. Airness is a fun and exuberant reminder that everything we need to rock is already inside of us. Written by Chelsea Marcantel, Directed by Mark Mann. Airness performances run Sept 23 thru Oct 9, 2022, at Shadowbox Up Front, 503 S Front St. Columbus, Ohio 43215. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: https://www.redherringtheater.org/
Photos: Inside Mount Vernon Arts Consortium present Clint Black In concertby Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(9/16/2022) - On Thursday September 15, 2022, Mount Vernon Arts Consortium (MVAC) presented Clint Black In Concert. A collection of material that will certainly stand the test of time, Out of Sane, is one of the most personally gratifying albums Black has ever recorded. “I believe it's one of my best albums ever and I think my fans will love it,” says Black. Upcoming shows include Shrek Jr. the Musical presented by MTVarts September 23-25. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: https://www.mvac.org Check out our website for lots more exciting shows to come!
Photos: First look at Evolution Theatre Company's BOYby Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(9/15/2022) - Inspired by a true story that explores the tricky terrain of finding love amidst the confusion of sexual identity, and the inextricable bond between doctor and patient. A well-intentioned doctor convinces the parents of a male infant to raise their son as a girl after a terrible accident. Two decades later, the repercussions of that choice continue to unfold. Written by Anna Ziegler. Directed by Mark Phillips Schwamberger, the Cast includes: Ollie Worden, Ralph Scott, Valtinen Erik Karille, Britt Kline, Scott Douglas Wilson. Performances run September 15 - 24, 2022 at Abbey Theatre of Dublin, 5600 Post Rd. Dublin, Ohio 43017. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: https://www.evolutiontheatre.org/
Photos: First Look at Short North Stage's TICK, TICK…BOOM!by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(9/10/2022) - Short North Stage is presenting a limited run of Tick Tick... Boom! as a benefit for the theater. Before Rent, there was Tick, Tick... Boom!. This autobiographical musical recently made into a Netflix film by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, is the story of a composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theater. His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue and, yet, Jon is still waiting on tables and trying to write the great American musical. Set in 1990, this compelling story of personal discovery is presented as a rock musical filled with instantly appealing melodies and a unique blend of musical theater styles. Join us for this limited special event featuring a free beautiful catered reception following each show. Show dates are September 9th and 10th at 7pm and September 11th at 2pm. Tickets are $100 and may be purchased at www.cbusarts.com or by calling the CbusArts Box Office at 614-469-0939. Visit www.shortnorthstage.org for more information.
Photos: See Andrew Levitt (aka Nina West), Niki Metcalf & More in Rehearsals for the HAIRSPRAY North American Tourby Chloe Rabinowitz - Broadway
(8/26/2022) - The HAIRSPRAY North American tour, helmed by Jack O'Brien and Jerry Mitchell, will kick off at The Carson Center in Paducah, KY, prior to visiting more than 55 cities in its second touring season. Get a first look inside rehearsals here!
Columbus Children's Theatre to Present DISNEY'S NEWSIES at Southern Theatre in Septemberby Blair Ingenthron - Columbus
(8/26/2022) - CCT (Columbus Children’s Theatre) will open its 60th season with the two-time Tony Award winner Disney’s Newsies (Sept. 23-Oct. 2) at the historic Southern Theatre.
Photos: First look at New Albany Community Playhouse presents REDby Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(8/18/2022) - Red is a play by American writer John Logan about artist Mark Rothko first produced by the Donmar Warehouse, London, on December 8, 2009. It is an intimate play about a profound painter in whose soul a Manichaean battle between life and death is played out on his canvases by a struggle between red and black. Performances are benefitting The Garden for All. Directed by Ben Smallwood, the cast includes Nash Feiler and Hal Houston. Red will run August 19 & 20 at Five 14 Church, 5744 N Hamilton Rd., Columbus, Ohio. To purchase tickets, visit: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/66234
Photos: First look at Red Herring Theater's THE NICETIESby Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(8/17/2022) - Zoe, a black student at a liberal arts college, is called into her white professor's office to discuss her paper about slavery and its effect on the American Revolution. What begins as a polite clash in perspectives explodes into an urgent debate about race, history, and power.
Photos: Inside New Vision Dance Company hosted the inaugural NEW ALBANY DANCE FESTIVALby Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(8/4/2022) - New Vision Dance Company hosted the inaugural NEW ALBANY DANCE FESTIVAL at the stunning Charleen & Charles Hinson Amphitheater in New Albany, Ohio on Saturday, July 30, 2022. This event was a collaboration of dance, music, health, and wellness.
Photos: First look at Westerville Parks & Recreation Civic Theatre's THE SOUND OF MUSICby Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(7/28/2022) - The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including 'Climb Ev'ry Mountain,' 'My Favorite Things,' 'Do Re Mi,' 'Sixteen Going on Seventeen' and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision. Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein, book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, Directed by Michael Ruehrmund and Katey Munger, featuring the Westerville Symphony. Performances run July 28 - 30, 2022 at Alum Creek Park North Amphitheatre, 221 W. Main St., Westerville, OH 43082. For tickets or more information, visit: https://www.westerville.org/tickets
Photos: Inside Short North Stage's ROCK OF AGES OPENING NIGHT GALAby Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(7/27/2022) - Short North Stage opens its 2022-23 Season with the epic rock musical ROCK OF AGES. It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. Aqua Net, Lycra, lace, and liquor flow freely at one of the Sunset Strips last legendary venues, a place where sex machine Stacee Jaxx takes the stage and scantily clad groupies line up to turn their fantasies into reality. Amidst the madness, aspiring rock star (and resident toilet cleaner) Drew longs to take the stage as the next big thing and longs for small-town girl Sherrie who is new to Hollywood with stars in her eyes. However, the rock 'n' roll fairy tale is about to end when German developers sweep into town with plans to turn the fabled Strip into just another capitalist strip mall. Can Drew, Sherri and the gang save the strip – and themselves – before it's too late? Only the music of hit bands Styx, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Whitesnake and more hold the answer. Come join the party this summer! We know you wanna rock!
Photos: First look at Ohio University Lancaster Theatre Department's RENTby Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(7/24/2022) - It's Show Week for Jonathan Larson's 'RENT' at OHIO University Lancaster.
Photos: First look at New Albany High School Theatre's SOMETHING ROTTEN!by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(7/23/2022) - This summer, New Albany High School Theatre Department is producing the musical comedy Something Rotten!, a hilarious mash-up of sixteenth century Shakespeare and twenty-first century Broadway about two brothers who set out to write the world's first musical. Check out photos from the production!
Photos: First look at Imagine Productions' CABARETby Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(7/23/2022) - In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920's draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. Check out photos from the production!
Photos: First look at Evolution Theatre Company's GENTLY DOWN THE STREAMby Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(7/21/2022) - See photos of Evolution Theatre Company's GENTLY DOWN THE STREAM. Beau, a pianist expat living in London, meets Rufus, an eccentric young lawyer, at the dawn of the internet dating revolution. After a life spent recovering from the disappointment and hurt of loving men in a world that refused to allow it, Beau is determined to keep his expectations low with Rufus.
Photos: First Look At THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL At Victoria Players Children's Theaterby A.A. Cristi - Columbus
(7/20/2022) - Victoria Players Children’s Theater is proud to present The SpongeBob Musical this weekend! See photos from the production!
Photos: First look at Hilliard Arts Council's CRAZY FOR YOUby Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(7/15/2022) - Hilliard Arts Council is proud to present our annual large stage summer musical: Crazy For You. This Tony award winning musical will showcase the efforts of a large cast of talented actors, singers and dancers hailing from the greater Columbus area in a production featuring lavish costumes, big production numbers, a full pit orchestra and of course the high-quality community theatre you expect from a Hilliard Arts Council show. Billed as “The New Gershwin Musical Comedy”, Crazy for You is a romantic comedy musical about a well-to-do young New Yorker, Bobby Child, who is sent to Nevada to foreclose on a theatre owned by the family business. Falling in love with the local postmistress, Bobby decides to produce a show to save the theatre. Performances run July 15, 16, 8:00 pm & July 17, 3:00 pm at Hilliard Darby HS Performing Arts Center, 4200 Leppert Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: https://www.hilliardartscouncil.org/
Photos: First look at Worthington Community Theatre's MATILDA THE MUSICALby Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(7/14/2022) - Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other's lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace! Performances are July 15, 16, 22, & 23 @ 7:30 PM and July 17 and 24 @ 2:30 PM at McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening St. Worthington, OH 4308. Tickets https://www.worthingtoncommunitytheatre.com/
Photos: First look at CYCLODRAMA's FIREBRINGER THE MUSICALby Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(7/13/2022) - Firebringer is an original story that follows a tribe of prehistoric humans as they struggle to survive the stone age. The musical is set in the prehistoric era of mankind and deals with the ramifications of new inventions. At the dawn of humanity, one tribe of cave-people survived the many trials of prehistoric life under the wise leadership of Jemilla, The Peacemaker. Check out photos!
Photos: First look at Red Herring Theater's WAITING FOR WAITING FOR GODOTby Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(7/13/2022) - Two hapless understudies occupy their time backstage, trying to understand art, life, theatre and their precarious existence within it. Described as 'delectable' by The New York Times and 'gleefully absurd' by Time Out New York, this hilariously witty comedy ponders Beckett, showbiz and just what on earth it's all about. It turns out, the only people who truly understand Beckett's Waiting For Godot are the understudies. Check out photos of the production. Written by Dave Hanson, Directed by Donovan Johnson, the Cast: Matt Hermiz as ESTER; Michael Herring as VAL and Anita McFarren as LAURA. Stage Manager is Lauren Wong. Sound design by Jesse Charles and Light design by Kurt Mueller. Waiting for Waiting For Godot performances run May 5 thru May 22, 2022, at Red Herring Theater, 3723 S. High St. Columbus, Ohio. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: https://www.redherringtheater.org/
Photos: First look at MTVart's OLIVER!by Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(7/9/2022) - The streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a group of petty thieves and pickpockets led by the elderly Fagin. When Oliver is captured for a theft that he did not commit, the benevolent victim, Mr. Brownlow takes him in. Fearing the safety of his hideout, Fagin employs the sinister Bill Sikes and the sympathetic Nancy to kidnap him back, threatening Oliver’s chances of discovering the true love of a family. Performances are July 9-17 at Knox Memorial Theater, 112 East High St., Mount Vernon, OH 43050. For tickets or more information, visit: https://mtvarts.com/
Photos: First Look at New Albany Youth Theatre's MATILDA THE MUSICAL JRby Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(7/8/2022) - Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Matilda JR. is a joyous girl power romp. Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence... and special powers! Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace! Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination. New Albany Youth Theatre will present Matilda The Musical, Jr. to be performed 7/8/22 – 7PM 7/9/22 – 2PM & 7PM, 7/10/212 – 2PM at the Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts. 100 E Dublin Granville Rd, New Albany, OH 43054 Purchase tickets: https://newalbanyyouththeatre.org/
Photos: First Look at the Cast of QUEEN MARGARET at the Actors' Theatre of Columbusby Chloe Rabinowitz - Columbus
(7/7/2022) - The Actors' Theatre of Columbus is presenting William Shakespeare's Queen Margaret, adapted by Jeanie O'Hare, directed by Philip J. Hickman, July 21 - August 14, 2022 at the Schiller Park Amphitheatre. Get a first look at photos of the cast here!
Photos: First look at Pickerington Community Theatre's GUYS AND DOLLSby Jerri Shafer - Columbus
(7/7/2022) - Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler, Nathan Detroit, tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that they’ve been engaged for fourteen years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough, and Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown, as a result. Guys and Dolls takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong. Performances run July 8 thru the 17th, 2022 at the Wigwam Theater (10190 Blacklick-Eastern Road Northwest, Pickerington, OH 43147). For tickets: http://pickeringtoncommunitytheatre.org/
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