Columbus hosts concert starring Broadway’s original Disney princesses

The actresses who originally brought Cinderella, Belle and Jasmine to the Broadway stage are coming to Columbus Oct. 14 to host Broadway Princess P…

‘Hair’ set to rock Short North Stage 50 years after its Broadway premiere

As a new age of protests sweeps the country, a Columbus theater company brings the protest musical “Hair” back to life 50 years after it debuted on…

Idina Menzel brings honesty and fun to the modern day concert

  Palace Theatre had a bit different crowd than that of Idina Menzel’s last concert in Columbus. For starters, the last time I sat among 5-…

Theater review: ‘Lion King’ lives up to hype in Columbus production

Disney’s “The Lion King.” Even if you’ve never watched the 1994 animated film, you have at least heard the name and the legacy it carries. One o…

A queen for a lion king: Columbus’ stage production pride led by local actress

Disney’s “The Lion King” is roaring into Columbus this week, and one Ohio native just can’t wait to be queen in her hometown. Tryphena Wade, a Col…

‘The Phantom of the Opera’ to fill Columbus with music of the night

The Ohio Theatre is set to resound with “the music of the night” as a newly reimagined production of “The Phantom of the Opera” takes center stage …

‘Flashdance — The Musical’ ends 2013 in Columbus with ’80s throwback

It seems as though legwarmers, neon and oversized sweaters are not the only ‘80s trends making comebacks in 2013. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, …

Commentary: Alanis Morissette’s ‘Pill’ gets a show, Lady Gaga’s photo is so-so, Liam Hemsworth: well hello

This is part of a weekly series called “Pop Opinions” where The Lantern offers its take on the week’s pop culture news. It’s like rain on your B…

‘Jersey Boys’ to make Columbus return at Ohio Theatre

Jersey fever has been sweeping the nation since hit shows like “The Jersey Shore” and “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” stormed reality televisio…