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The Nutcracker – BalletMet

by Jason BlantonNovember 13, 2009 Family
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The leaves have fallen along with the temperatures here in The Greatest City. And this can mean only one thing. The holidays are right around the corner.
Its that time of year when State street in Columbus become Nutcracker blvd and for 2 weeks BalletMet performs the classical fairy tale ballet written by [...]

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Cirque Dreams Illumination playing this week at the Palace

by cherylharrisonSeptember 30, 2009 Events
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I intended to start this post by comparing Cirque Dreams Illumination to something – the closest I could really come was a magic show meets an acid trip meets comedy meets physics-defying acrobatics – but upon further consideration, there is absolutely nothing that I can compare this show to. And that is AWESOME.
Cirque Dreams Illumination, [...]

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‘Paranormal Activity’ Now Showing at Studio 35

by Jason BlantonSeptember 25, 2009 Theater
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Paranormal Activity has the potential to be the horror flick of the decade. Prepare to be freaked out of your mind by a truly frightening supernatural thriller. This low budget Indie film is the real deal when it comes to scaring the bajeebies out of you.
Last night I had the opportunity to see an [...]

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Available Light wants to take you to “Church”

by cherylharrisonAugust 13, 2009 Theater

With a title like “Church,” you probably expect a play ABOUT church, or maybe taking place IN a church… but Available Light’s new show, Church, is, well, a Church sermon… sort of – and it will put the convictions of the religious and the non-religious to the test.
The director Matt Slaybaugh said it best – [...]

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Mamma Mia Rocks the Ohio Theatre

by cherylharrisonJuly 8, 2009 Theater

“Friday night and the lights are low, looking out for the place to go where they play the right music, get in the swing?” Well then, you should go see Mamma Mia. Any night this week, actually.
Last night marked the opening of a six-day run of the national tour of Mamma Mia at the Ohio [...]

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The Color Purple

by cherylharrisonMay 6, 2009 Theater

When you think of musicals, you probably don’t think of rape, discrimination, incest and abuse – and you probably wouldn’t expect to laugh a lot during a show with these themes so prominent. The Color Purple brings just the right mix of dark drama and heavy hilarity to keep anyone engaged.
The Color Purple follows several [...]

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Spring Awakening = Wake-up call for good theatre!

by cherylharrisonFebruary 5, 2009 Theater

Spring Awakening is a show that will leave you wondering what the hell you just saw. In a good way.
Hell, I cried and was mildly aroused before the first act ended.
A note of caution: this play is definitely for mature audiences. Take the song billed “Totally Fucked,” for example…
The musical is set in nineteenth century [...]

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Go See Grease Lightning!

by cherylharrisonDecember 17, 2008 Theater

Grease has been off and on broadway since the early 70s and, after the performance I just saw tonight, I don’t think it’s ever going to cease to be “the word.” (OMGZ THAT WAS CHEEEEEESY)
Anyway, in case you live under a rock, Grease takes place in the ’50s and follows the woes and loves of [...]

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Radio City Christmas Spectacular

by Jason BlantonDecember 5, 2008 Theater

Come out to Nationwide Arena for the famous Rockettes as they perform in the 76th performance of Radio City Christmas Spectacular. The performances will be 2 days December 9th and 10th. This production is only playing in 18 cities and is sure to dazzle. Breath taking lighting and imagery sequences and new [...]

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Playhouse Disney Live this weekend

by Jason BlantonOctober 21, 2008 Theater

Dates: October 25
Location: Palace Theatre
Hours: Saturday 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Admission: $20.50-$57.50
Address: 34 W. Broad St., Columbus
Phone: 614-469-0939, 614-431-3600
Web: www.capa.com

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