Nancy Skaggs

Photos: First look at Columbus Children's Theatre's SCHOOL OF ROCK - THE MUSICAL

Dewey Finn is an out-of-work rock star and a fish out of water, posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. After discovering his students’ musical abilities, Dewey forms a rock band out of his 5th grade students and attempts to conquer the Battle of the Bands. With its energetic rock score, this high-octane, fun-filled show will be a blast for the whole family! Andrew Lloyd Webber's School of Rock - The Musical is based on the hit movie of the same name. School of Rock - The Musical, with its sensational live kids’ rock band, is a loving testimony to the transforming power of music. Director - David J Glover, Music Director/Conductor - Zac Delmonte, Cast - J’Von Jones, Kathryn McCarty, Tom Murdock, Lara Brooks, Avery Andruzis, Colin Dacierno, Gabrielle Curtis, Zeke Moses, Sophia Adair, William Collins, Paxton Longoria, Keegan Hardin, Ella Kinsinger, Owen Suarez, Isaac Rittberger, Claire Christie, Faith Smith-Austin, Ani Olsheski, Sam Stiutz, Amy Lang, Lorenzo McKeever, Reese Anthony, Patrick Doss, Lyndsey Adams, Chad Baker, Chris Bullwinkle, Erin McQuay, Dallas Ray, Amy Rittberger, Nancy Skaggs, Kennedy Spitzer Performances are May 12 - 21, 2023 at the Lincoln Theatre 769 E. Long St., Columbus, OH 43204. For tickets or more information, visit: https://columbuschildrenstheatre.org/

Review: ASSASSINS at Columbus Performing Arts Center

What did our critic think of ASSASSINS at Columbus Performing Arts Center? Stephen Sondheim issued a not-so-subtle warning to critics attending his musical ASSASSINS. In the song, 'the Ballad of Booth,' the balladeer questions the Abraham Lincoln killer for his motives: 'Some say you killed a country, John/Because of bad reviews.'

Photos: First Look at Imagine Productions' ASSASSINS

Assassins lay bare the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate the President of the United States, in a one-act historical 'revusical' that explores the dark side of the American experience. From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald, writers, Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman, bend the rules of time and space, taking us on a nightmarish roller coaster ride in which assassins and would-be assassins from different historical periods meet, interact and inspire each other to harrowing acts in the name of the American Dream. Performances run Nov. 11 - 19, 2022 at Columbus Performing Arts Center, Van Fleet Theatre, 549 Franklin Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43125.. For tickets or more information, visit: https://www.imaginecolumbus.org/

Photos: First look at Gallery Players' SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM

In this conceptual revue featuring more than two dozen Sondheim songs, the musical numbers are punctuated with interview footage of the composer, providing an intimate view of Stephen Sondheim’s personal life and artistic process. Far from the typical song cycle, the incomparable James Lapine brilliantly curated a collection of songs that have been masterfully arranged by David Loud from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Saturday Night, West Side Story, Company, Merrily We Roll Along, Follies, Sweeney Todd, Passion, A Little Night Music, Into the Woods, Sunday in the Park with George, Bounce, Assassins, Gypsy, Anyone Can Whistle. Performances run March 17 thru March 27, 2022. Gallery Players, 1125 College Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43209. Please visit http://columbusjcc.org/cultural-arts/gallery-players/ to get specific showtimes and purchase tickets.

Photos: First Look at Imagine Productions' SECOND TO SHERLOCK

A raucous new musical from local composer Brian Horne! After a series of private and public readings over the past five years, Imagine Productions is proud to be presenting this WORLD PREMIERE production. When a low-class detective in Victorian England gets a chance to prove himself by catching the infamous Jack the Ripper, he finds escaping from the shadow of the world’s greatest detective will be harder than he thought. Performances run December 3rd thru the 11th, 2021 at the Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215. For tickets or more information, visit: https://www.imaginecolumbus.org/

Photos: First look at Red Herring Productions' THE CHILDREN

'Nuclear scientists reunite after a nuclear disaster after not seeing each other for 38 years. The characters of Lucy Kirkwood’s play confront lost love, infidelity, ageism, and mortality in this gripping drama.' In-person audiences Aug 26th – Sep. 12th, 2021. Live-streamed & in-person Aug. 26th. Performances are at Red Herring, 3723 S. High St. Columbus, Ohio. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: https://www.redherringtheater.org/

Photo Coverage: First Look at Gallery Players' LES MIS

Les Miserables, directed by David Bahgat, is performing at Gallery Players, 1125 College Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43209. Performances on March 14th, 21st & 28th @ 8pm, March 15th, 22nd & 29th @ 2:30 pm, and March 19th & 26th @ 7:30 pm.

Photo Flash: First Look at Ian Short, Nick Lingnofski and More in ASSASSINS

Red Herring Productions presents ASSASSINS, now running through November 9, 2013 at the Vern Riffe Center. Directed by John Dranschak, Musical Direction by Pam Welsh-Huggins, Sound Designed by Dave Wallingford, Lighting Designed by Jarod Wilson, Costumes Designed by Debbie Hamrick. Check out a first look below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Little Theatre Off Broadway's RUTHLESS

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.