Trans-Siberian rock opera still rolling

COLUMBUS — The Trans-Siberian Orchestra continues to find success, despite the odds The emerging alliance of Ticketmaster and Live Nation has elevated ticket prices. That factor, coupled with 2010′s apocalyptic concert sales figures and the record industry’s steady revenue decline, paint a foreboding picture. Yet somehow, during the economic turmoil of 2008 and 2009, the [...]

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Review: ‘Rock of Ages’

’80s rock musical electrifies Palace Theatre The über popularity of “Glee” and their remakes of pop tracks from yesteryear already has the charts buzzing with ‘80s rock tunes. But “Rock of Ages” (on view at The Palace Theatre through Dec. 12) takes it a step further presenting a flashy inside look at, not only the [...]

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‘Rock of Ages’ heads through the Palace

Tony-nominated, ‘American Idol’ finalist headlines tour of new rock ‘n’ roll musical Constantine Maroulis’ love for the theater extends back further than most might give him credit for. Best-known for his stint as a Season Four finalist on “American Idol,” many were slightly surprised when his name showed up among the nominations for Best Performance [...]

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Review: ‘It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play’

New show has plenty of sentimental holiday spirit Hoping to offer an alternative to the humbug aftertaste left by their annual showcase of David Sedaris’ “The Santlaland Diaries,” Contemporary American Theatre Company is staging a unique take on the classic holiday film “It’s A Wonderful Life.” Billed as “A Live Radio Play,” the production features [...]

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Shadowbox moving back downtown

Rock comedy club will head to the Brewery District this summer It’s finally official. After seven years of planning and negotiating, Shadowbox Live is moving back downtown. Stev Guyer, the rock ‘n’ roll/sketch comedy club’s co-founder and CEO, signed a 30-year rent-to-own lease with Arshot Investment Corporation on Dec. 1, with plans to make the [...]

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Review: ‘The Santaland Diaries’

One-man show continues to be entertaining If you’re the type of person who overflows with holiday spirit this time of year, you might want to have Vince Vaughn’s famous “earmuffs” in tow if you’re planning to catch a performance of “The Santaland Diaries.” The one-man show—David Sedaris’ foul-mouthed tribute to the season—runs at the Vern [...]

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