Joe Bishara
Latest News on Joe Bishara:
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)
Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards (Jan 13, 2025)
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)
Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards (Jan 13, 2025)
BIO
Joe Bishara has worked on over 200 theatrical productions at regional theatres across the United States as an award-winning Actor, Artist Educator, Director, and Producer. He is the Theater Supervisor for the City of Dublin (Abbey Theater of Dublin), Founder and Managing Director for New Albany Youth Theatre, and the Creative Consultant for Broadway2LA Acting Studio. Joe is a proud graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, member of AEA and an associate member of SDC.
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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
Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 13, 2025
Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
by BWW Awards - Jan 13, 2025
Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Photos: First look at Dublin Coffman HS & Abby Theatre of Dublin’s MACBETH
by Jerri Shafer - Jan 9, 2025
A brave Scottish general named Macbeth receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred on by his wife, Macbeth takes action to secure the Scottish throne for himself. Racked with guilt and paranoia while committing heinous acts to protect himself from enmity and suspicion, what will become of this tyrannical king and his country?
by Jerri Shafer - Jan 9, 2025
A brave Scottish general named Macbeth receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred on by his wife, Macbeth takes action to secure the Scottish throne for himself. Racked with guilt and paranoia while committing heinous acts to protect himself from enmity and suspicion, what will become of this tyrannical king and his country?
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards; AMERICAN IDIOT at Abbey Theater of Dublin Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024
This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024
This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards; Abbey Theater of Dublin Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024
This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024
This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards; AMERICAN IDIOT at Abbey Theater of Dublin Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024
Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024
Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Photos: First look at Abbey Theatre of Dublin’s MADELINE’S CHRISTMAS
by Jerri Shafer - Dec 13, 2024
Join us for the Dublin premiere of this page-to-stage, musical adaptation of the beloved children’s book! After their morning walk with Miss Clavel, 12 little girls go to the zoo, back to school for their French history lesson and everyone gets the flu! Everyone that is, except for the ever-resilient Madeline. Saddened that they may not be able to go home for Christmas, Madeline’s holiday adventure begins, reminding everyone what makes the season special.
by Jerri Shafer - Dec 13, 2024
Join us for the Dublin premiere of this page-to-stage, musical adaptation of the beloved children’s book! After their morning walk with Miss Clavel, 12 little girls go to the zoo, back to school for their French history lesson and everyone gets the flu! Everyone that is, except for the ever-resilient Madeline. Saddened that they may not be able to go home for Christmas, Madeline’s holiday adventure begins, reminding everyone what makes the season special.
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Columbus Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
MACBETH to be Presented by Abbey Theater Of Dublin And Dublin Coffman High School
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2024
Abbey Theater of Dublin, in collaboration with Dublin Coffman High School, will present Shakespeare's 'Macbeth.' Performances will run in January. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2024
Abbey Theater of Dublin, in collaboration with Dublin Coffman High School, will present Shakespeare's 'Macbeth.' Performances will run in January. Learn how to purchase tickets.
A WALK IN THE WOODS Encore Production Comes to Abbey Theater of Dublin
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2024
The Abbey Theater of Dublin will present encore performances of the regional premiere production of 'A Walk in the Woods,' written by award-winning playwright Lee Blessing.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2024
The Abbey Theater of Dublin will present encore performances of the regional premiere production of 'A Walk in the Woods,' written by award-winning playwright Lee Blessing.
Review: AMERICAN IDIOT at Abbey Theater Of Dublin
by Paul Batterson - Aug 14, 2024
What is refreshing about AMERICAN IDIOT is since it’s a pre-professional project, the entire cast is in the 14-19 age range. That is about the same age as the characters in the show. This cast doesn’t come across as amateurish. Lavery nails his role as Tunny, who comes home from the Gulf War broken, both physically and mentally. Hund’s wrestling with his inner demons and St. Jimmy feels real as did Williams’ portrayal of a teenager struggling with apathy and responsibility.
by Paul Batterson - Aug 14, 2024
What is refreshing about AMERICAN IDIOT is since it’s a pre-professional project, the entire cast is in the 14-19 age range. That is about the same age as the characters in the show. This cast doesn’t come across as amateurish. Lavery nails his role as Tunny, who comes home from the Gulf War broken, both physically and mentally. Hund’s wrestling with his inner demons and St. Jimmy feels real as did Williams’ portrayal of a teenager struggling with apathy and responsibility.
Interview: Playwright Robert Cooperman of AN UMBRELLA ON A RAINY, RAINY DAY
by Paul Batterson - Aug 10, 2024
In her book, BURNT OFFERING, author Laurell K. Hamilton writes, “Never trust people who smile constantly. They're either selling something or not very bright.”
by Paul Batterson - Aug 10, 2024
In her book, BURNT OFFERING, author Laurell K. Hamilton writes, “Never trust people who smile constantly. They're either selling something or not very bright.”
Photos: First Look at Abby Theatre of Dublin's AMERICAN IDIOT: THE MUSICAL
by Jerri Shafer - Aug 9, 2024
Green Day’s powerhouse album is brought to life in this electric-rock musical of youthful disillusion. Johnny, Tunny and Will struggle to find meaning in a post-9/11 world. When the three disgruntled men flee the constraints of their hometown for the thrills of city life, their paths are quickly estranged. An energy-fueled rock opera, “American Idiot” features little dialogue and instead relies on the lyrics from Green Day’s groundbreaking album to execute the storyline. Performances run Aug. 8, 10, 11, 14, 16 and 17, 2024 at 7 p.m. Performances at the Abbey Theater of Dublin, 5600 Post Road, Dublin, OH 43017. Tickets and Information visit: https://www.optheatre.org/
by Jerri Shafer - Aug 9, 2024
Green Day’s powerhouse album is brought to life in this electric-rock musical of youthful disillusion. Johnny, Tunny and Will struggle to find meaning in a post-9/11 world. When the three disgruntled men flee the constraints of their hometown for the thrills of city life, their paths are quickly estranged. An energy-fueled rock opera, “American Idiot” features little dialogue and instead relies on the lyrics from Green Day’s groundbreaking album to execute the storyline. Performances run Aug. 8, 10, 11, 14, 16 and 17, 2024 at 7 p.m. Performances at the Abbey Theater of Dublin, 5600 Post Road, Dublin, OH 43017. Tickets and Information visit: https://www.optheatre.org/
Abbey Theater Of Dublin Presents Pre-Professional Productions of AMERICAN IDIOT & ALICE BY HEART
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 12, 2024
The Abbey Theater of Dublin will present pre-professional productions of AMERICAN IDIOT and ALICE BY HEART this August.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 12, 2024
The Abbey Theater of Dublin will present pre-professional productions of AMERICAN IDIOT and ALICE BY HEART this August.
Photos: First look at New Albany Youth Theatre's DISNEY'S FINDING NEMO JR
by Jerri Shafer - Jul 11, 2024
Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a “fin-tastic” musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.
by Jerri Shafer - Jul 11, 2024
Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a “fin-tastic” musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.
Photos: First look at Evolution Theatre Company's JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
by Jerri Shafer - Jun 20, 2024
Told entirely through song with the help of a main character Narrator, the musical follows preferred son Joseph. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, he ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar, but ends up in jail after refusing the amorous advances of Potiphar’s wife. While imprisoned, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams, and he soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled, Elvis-inspired, Pharaoh. Joseph’s solution to Egypt’s famine elevates him to Pharaoh’s right-hand man and reunites him with his family.
by Jerri Shafer - Jun 20, 2024
Told entirely through song with the help of a main character Narrator, the musical follows preferred son Joseph. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, he ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar, but ends up in jail after refusing the amorous advances of Potiphar’s wife. While imprisoned, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams, and he soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled, Elvis-inspired, Pharaoh. Joseph’s solution to Egypt’s famine elevates him to Pharaoh’s right-hand man and reunites him with his family.
World Premiere of AN UMBRELLA ON A RAINY, RAINY DAY Comes to Abbey Theater Of Dublin
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2024
The Abbey Theater of Dublin will present the world premiere production of 'An Umbrella on a Rainy, Rainy Day,' written by local Playwright Robert Cooperman.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2024
The Abbey Theater of Dublin will present the world premiere production of 'An Umbrella on a Rainy, Rainy Day,' written by local Playwright Robert Cooperman.
Review: A WALK IN THE WOODS at The Abbey Theater
by Paul Batterson - May 21, 2024
What did our critic think of A WALK IN THE WOODS at The Abbey Theater? Bishara’s non-nonsense Honeywell verbally spars with Holliday’s frivolous Botvinnik. The Soviet diplomat believes the only way the treaty can work is if the two develop an attitude of friendship and trust. Honeywell believes the two must maintain a sense of formality.
by Paul Batterson - May 21, 2024
What did our critic think of A WALK IN THE WOODS at The Abbey Theater? Bishara’s non-nonsense Honeywell verbally spars with Holliday’s frivolous Botvinnik. The Soviet diplomat believes the only way the treaty can work is if the two develop an attitude of friendship and trust. Honeywell believes the two must maintain a sense of formality.
Interview: Lee Blessing And Joe Bishara of A WALK IN THE WOODS at Abbey Theatre Of Dublin
by Paul Batterson - Apr 18, 2024
“I wish A WALK IN THE WOODS did not feel as timely now as it did when it was originally produced. … This play illuminates the importance for each of us as citizens of the world to understand that there are many layers to foreign politics/relations.” Joe Bishara
by Paul Batterson - Apr 18, 2024
“I wish A WALK IN THE WOODS did not feel as timely now as it did when it was originally produced. … This play illuminates the importance for each of us as citizens of the world to understand that there are many layers to foreign politics/relations.” Joe Bishara
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