Francesca DiFrancesco
Latest News on Francesca DiFrancesco:
Review: MAE WEST AFTER DARK at Abbey Theatre Of Dublin (Feb 9, 2025)
Interview: Francesca DiFrancesco of MAE WEST AFTER DARK at Abbey Theater Of Dublin (Jan 31, 2025)
Photos: First look at Evolution Theatre Company's THE CANTERVILLE GHOST (Oct 10, 2024)
Review: MAE WEST AFTER DARK at Abbey Theatre Of Dublin (Feb 9, 2025)
Interview: Francesca DiFrancesco of MAE WEST AFTER DARK at Abbey Theater Of Dublin (Jan 31, 2025)
Photos: First look at Evolution Theatre Company's THE CANTERVILLE GHOST (Oct 10, 2024)
BIO
Francesca DiFrancesco, is an actress, writer, director, and storyteller based out of Columbus, OH. She has performed in over 45 musicals, plays, cabarets, and films, and is the creative mind behind her own original full-length works for the stage and screen.
Focusing on distinct locales, time periods, and cultures from days of yore, her creations nostalgically expand upon the macrocosmic-to-microcosmic idea that our present is not so different from our past; shedding a fantastical, feminine lens & light on the everyday lives of times before, as well as today.
When she is not weaving "Frantasies", she can be found indulging in yet another old film, enjoying a nice, long walk outdoors, or posing in her signature red lip/leopard print combo and snapping a few photos...
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Review: MAE WEST AFTER DARK at Abbey Theatre Of Dublin
by Paul Batterson - Feb 9, 2025
You may not know the 1930s icon, but you definitely have seen the effects of her life. Nearly every siren, diva, and pop tart owes a little bit of their persona to Mae West.
by Paul Batterson - Feb 9, 2025
You may not know the 1930s icon, but you definitely have seen the effects of her life. Nearly every siren, diva, and pop tart owes a little bit of their persona to Mae West.
Interview: Francesca DiFrancesco of MAE WEST AFTER DARK at Abbey Theater Of Dublin
by Paul Batterson - Jan 31, 2025
“Her influence is like the threads in the tapestries of many different artists today. The idea of a woman taking things into her own hands, using her voice unabashedly, and being funny and sexy at the same time really resonates with me.” --Francesca DiFrancesco
by Paul Batterson - Jan 31, 2025
“Her influence is like the threads in the tapestries of many different artists today. The idea of a woman taking things into her own hands, using her voice unabashedly, and being funny and sexy at the same time really resonates with me.” --Francesca DiFrancesco
Photos: First look at Evolution Theatre Company's THE CANTERVILLE GHOST
by Jerri Shafer - Oct 10, 2024
An average American family acquires historic old Canterville Chase - complete with ghost! Sir Simon, the sporting spirit, succeeds in making life miserable. Then the Americans strike back. Pam and Wendy, daughters of the new owners, attack the poor ghost with cans of hairspray and deodorant! Sir Simon feels this is hardly fair, so he enlists the aid of some friends: Hester the Horrid, Lady Joan the Graveless, the Vampire Duchess, and other things that go bump in the night. Life is hectic and fantastically funny around Canterville Chase until the real solution to the problem of the galloping ghost is discovered. Performances run Oct. 10 & 17, @ 7:30pm, Oct. 11, 12, 18, & 19, @ 8:00pm, Oct.13, @ 2:00pm, 2024 at Abbey Theatre of Dublin, 5600 Post Rd. Dublin, Ohio 43017. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: https://www.evolutiontheatre.org/
by Jerri Shafer - Oct 10, 2024
An average American family acquires historic old Canterville Chase - complete with ghost! Sir Simon, the sporting spirit, succeeds in making life miserable. Then the Americans strike back. Pam and Wendy, daughters of the new owners, attack the poor ghost with cans of hairspray and deodorant! Sir Simon feels this is hardly fair, so he enlists the aid of some friends: Hester the Horrid, Lady Joan the Graveless, the Vampire Duchess, and other things that go bump in the night. Life is hectic and fantastically funny around Canterville Chase until the real solution to the problem of the galloping ghost is discovered. Performances run Oct. 10 & 17, @ 7:30pm, Oct. 11, 12, 18, & 19, @ 8:00pm, Oct.13, @ 2:00pm, 2024 at Abbey Theatre of Dublin, 5600 Post Rd. Dublin, Ohio 43017. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: https://www.evolutiontheatre.org/
OUR TOWN Comes to Abbey Theater Of Dublin And Stage Right Theatrics
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2024
Abbey Theater of Dublin, in collaboration with Stage Right Theatrics, will present the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning play 'Our Town,' written by Thorton Wilder.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2024
Abbey Theater of Dublin, in collaboration with Stage Right Theatrics, will present the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning play 'Our Town,' written by Thorton Wilder.
Photos: First look at Imagine Productions' PIPPIN
by Jerri Shafer - Jul 21, 2023
With an infectiously unforgettable score from four-time Grammy winner, three-time Oscar winner and musical theatre giant, Stephen Schwartz, Pippin is the story of one young man's journey to be extraordinary. Winner of four 2013 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, this updated circus-inspired version of Pippin continues to captivate and appeal to the young at heart throughout the world. Performances run July 21, 22, 28, 29, @ 7pm and July 23, 30, @ 2pm at District West, 145 N 5th St., Columbus, Ohio 43125.. For tickets or more information, visit: https://www.imaginecolumbus.org/
by Jerri Shafer - Jul 21, 2023
With an infectiously unforgettable score from four-time Grammy winner, three-time Oscar winner and musical theatre giant, Stephen Schwartz, Pippin is the story of one young man's journey to be extraordinary. Winner of four 2013 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, this updated circus-inspired version of Pippin continues to captivate and appeal to the young at heart throughout the world. Performances run July 21, 22, 28, 29, @ 7pm and July 23, 30, @ 2pm at District West, 145 N 5th St., Columbus, Ohio 43125.. For tickets or more information, visit: https://www.imaginecolumbus.org/
Photos: First look at Worthington Community Theatre's DOGFIGHT
by Jerri Shafer - Apr 20, 2023
Worthington Community Theatre's After Dark brings you the hauntingly beautiful musical, Dogfight. Dogfight takes audiences on a romantic and heartbreaking theatrical journey that stays with you long after the performance.
by Jerri Shafer - Apr 20, 2023
Worthington Community Theatre's After Dark brings you the hauntingly beautiful musical, Dogfight. Dogfight takes audiences on a romantic and heartbreaking theatrical journey that stays with you long after the performance.
Photos: First look at Millersport Community Theatre's YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
by Jerri Shafer - Oct 22, 2021
Young Frankenstein is a musical with a book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, and music and lyrics by Brooks. It is based on the 1974 comedy film of the same name written by Brooks and Gene Wilder and directed by Brooks, who has described it as his best film. Performances run October 22nd thru the 24th, 2021 at Millersport Elementary Auditorium, 11850 Lancaster St., Millersport, OH. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: https://www.mctohio.com/
by Jerri Shafer - Oct 22, 2021
Young Frankenstein is a musical with a book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, and music and lyrics by Brooks. It is based on the 1974 comedy film of the same name written by Brooks and Gene Wilder and directed by Brooks, who has described it as his best film. Performances run October 22nd thru the 24th, 2021 at Millersport Elementary Auditorium, 11850 Lancaster St., Millersport, OH. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: https://www.mctohio.com/
Winners Announced For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards! Actors' Theatre of Columbus, Otterbein University & More Take Home Wins!
by BWW Staff - Jan 11, 2021
Winners have been announced for the 2020 BroadwayWorld Columus Awards - which were back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade!
by BWW Staff - Jan 11, 2021
Winners have been announced for the 2020 BroadwayWorld Columus Awards - which were back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade!
Photo Coverage: First look at Curtain Players' SENSE & SENSIBILITY
by Jerri Shafer - Oct 22, 2020
Kate Hamill's playful adaptation of Jane Austen's beloved novel follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters. Sense and Sensibility examines our reactions, both reasonable and ridiculous, to societal pressures. When reputation is everything, how do you follow your heart? Presented 'Drive-In' style, the play will be projected live onto a screen outside the playhouse while the actors perform inside. Performances run from October 23rd thru November 8th, 2020 at Curtain Players, 5691 Harlem Road, Galena, Ohio 43021. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: http://curtainplayers.org
by Jerri Shafer - Oct 22, 2020
Kate Hamill's playful adaptation of Jane Austen's beloved novel follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters. Sense and Sensibility examines our reactions, both reasonable and ridiculous, to societal pressures. When reputation is everything, how do you follow your heart? Presented 'Drive-In' style, the play will be projected live onto a screen outside the playhouse while the actors perform inside. Performances run from October 23rd thru November 8th, 2020 at Curtain Players, 5691 Harlem Road, Galena, Ohio 43021. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: http://curtainplayers.org
Be Original Theater Festival Announces Play Selections And Schedule
by Julie Musbach - Aug 28, 2019
New Generation Theatrical has announced the 16 play selections that will perform in the inaugural Be Original Theater Festival at the Dr. Phillips Center. The festival will be held at the Dr. Phillips Center October 4 a?" 6, 2019, and will feature 32 total performances over three days, spread throughout the Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater and the Rehearsal Hall at the Dr. Phillips Center.
by Julie Musbach - Aug 28, 2019
New Generation Theatrical has announced the 16 play selections that will perform in the inaugural Be Original Theater Festival at the Dr. Phillips Center. The festival will be held at the Dr. Phillips Center October 4 a?" 6, 2019, and will feature 32 total performances over three days, spread throughout the Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater and the Rehearsal Hall at the Dr. Phillips Center.
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