Paul Batterson

Dewight Braxton Jr. remembers the reactions of some of his professors and football coaches at Ferris State University when he told them he was transferring to Wayne State University to study theater.

“It’s difficult to play Diana but it’s incredibly healing for me personally. You never play a character who’s exactly like you. However, when you find a role you connect with, it can be a beautiful way to explore a part of yourself.' Rachel Hertenstein

THE BOOK OF MORMON, which makes a return visit to Columbus Oct. 8-13 at the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State Street downtown), is a once-in-a-lifetime kind of musical.

Currently Cirque du Soleil has shows based on the music of Michael Jackson , the Beatles, and Elvis Presley

The very things which got comedian Greg Proops bullied in elementary school has become a skill people pay to see him use.

Apparently Joel Murray didn't get the memo before performing with the WHOSE LIVE IS IT ANYWAY quartet Oct. 18 at the Palace Theatre.

When Alyssa Ryan, the executive director of the Original Productions Theatre, saw she had a vacancy in her theater's calendar for October, she immediately knew who to call -- playwright Cory Skurdal.

The Shadowbox Live Theatre is known for its ability to make patrons laugh with their sketch comedies (WILD THINGS), educate audiences with their

Sometimes you can tell a lot about a production even before you enter the theatre. For example, the Columbus Children's Theatre placed a large fishbowl of Kleenex packets in the lobby for attendees of its musical, NEXT TO NORMAL.

​​​​​​​When Mike Backes found out he was cast as Tommy DeVito in Short North Stage’s upcoming production of JERSEY BOYS, one of the first people he called was someone he had never met before: Adam Marino who will be playing Frankie Valli in the show.