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Review: STOP MAKING SENSE'S JERRY HARRISON at Southern Theatre
by Paul Batterson - May 6, 2025

Jerry Harrison doesn’t have too many regrets in his musical career. The Talking Heads’ keyboardist, who was in town to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the band’s landmark film STOP MAKING SENSE May 4 at the Southern Theatre (21 E. Main Street in downtown Columbus), is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with his bandmates in 2002 and received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement award in 2021.

Interview: Jerry Harrison of STOP MAKING SENSE at Southern Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Apr 22, 2025

Noted reviewer Leonard Maltin gave STOP MAKING SENSE four out of four stars and called it  one of the best concert films. The staging was ambitious: set pieces float in and out of the frame while screens project random images and words behind the band.

Cinema Columbus Film Festival Unveils 2025 Film Selections, Full Schedule
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 31, 2025

The Cinema Columbus Film Festival has announced the roster of independent films selected for the 2025 festival and its screening schedule for April 30-May 4.

Cinema Columbus Film Festival to Screen DOWN TO THE FELT as Opening Night Film
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 10, 2025

The Cinema Columbus Film Festival will screen Down to the Felt, directed by Columbus filmmaker Jon Osbeck, as its opening night presentation Wednesday, April 30 at 7 pm in the Southern Theatre (21 E. Main St.). 

Cinema Columbus Film Festival to Screen STOP MAKING SENSE at Southern Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2025

Cinema Columbus Film Festival will present a screening of the 1984 concert/documentary STOP MAKING SENSE: A Film by Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads, with a special guest appearance by Jerry Harrison. Learn more!

Michael Ironside, Leslie Zemeckis And Rick Springfield Join Cast Of P.J. Wolff's DEEP TISSUE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2024

Michael Ironside, Leslie Zemeckis and Rick Springfield joined the cast of Deep Tissue a comedy/thriller by writer-director P.J. Wolff. Learn more and see how to watch the film!

NCCAkron to Host Book Launch for ARTISTS ON CREATIVE ADMINISTRATION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 8, 2024

The National Center for Choreography-Akron will host a panel discussion and book launch for 'Artists on Creative Administration'. Learn how to attend.

Pittsburgh CLO Announces Casting for THE COLOR PURPLE Beginning This Month At The Benedum Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2024

Pittsburgh CLO has announced the full cast and creative team for THE COLOR PURPLE, running June 25 - 30, 2024, at the Benedum Center.

TFANA to Present Spring Gala This Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2024

Join TFANA as they honor Robert A. Caro, Leonard Tow, and The Tow Foundation at their gala, while also celebrating the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's First Folio on May 13.

Nikki Renée Daniels, Beth Malone & More to Star in Pittsburgh CLO's Summer Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2024

Pittsburgh CLO's 2024 Summer of Musicals at the Benedum Center will be highlighted by Broadway and TV stars, as well as beloved Pittsburgh favorites. See who is starring and learn about the programming!

Nibal Malshi's Quintet To Play Flushing Town Hall in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2024

Experience the diverse sounds of the Middle East at Flushing Town Hall with the acclaimed Nibal Malshi Quintet in May. Learn more about the performance!

PigPen Theatre CO. to Embark on Residency 'Trunk Songs' at City Winery In NYC
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 25, 2024

Following a critically acclaimed Broadway debut on March 21, the composers of Water for Elephants will celebrate their achievement with a two-date residency in New York City. PigPen Theatre Co. will debut “Trunk Songs: PigPen Theatre Co.” at City Winery on May 17, 2024 with a second performance on June 4, 2024. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, April 26th, 2024 at 12pm ET. “Trunk Songs: PigPen Theatre Co.” will feature deep cuts from their two-decade long catalog and debut brand new music.

Video: Lorde Covers Talking Heads' 'Take Me To The River'
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 28, 2024

Lorde pays tribute to Talking Heads with a cover of 'Take Me To The River' for A24 Music's compilation album, 'Everyone's Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense'.

BLONDSHELL Releases New Single 'Docket (Feat. Bully)'
by Michael Major - Mar 26, 2024

Discover BLONDSHELL's latest single, 'Docket (Feat. Bully)'. This exciting new release follows their self-titled debut album, available now via Partisan Records. The vocal pairing between Blondshell and Bully and the tongue-in-cheek lyrics about risk-taking on tour make for a tasty, spirited collaboration.

Video: What is PigPen Theatre Co.? Meet the Creators of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 2, 2024

Who are the seven composers who made Water For Elephants sing? Meet the men of PigPen Theatre Co.! Watch in this video.

Dominick Balletta Leaves National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene to Form New Producing and Management Entity, High Hard Heat
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2024

Dominick Balletta, who has served as Executive Director of National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene for over four years, will depart that position on February 4, 2024, to establish High Hard Heat, a company where he will focus on producing and managing projects in live performance and film.

Miley Cyrus, Lorde & More Join A24's Talking Heads 'Stop Making Sense' Tribute Album
by Michael Major - Jan 31, 2024

Everyone's Getting Involved boasts the illustrious talents of, in alphabetical order: BADBADNOTGOOD, Blondshell, The Cavemen., Chicano Batman Feat. Money Mark, DJ Tunez, El Mató a un Policía Motorizado, girl in red, Jean Dawson, Kevin Abstract, The Linda Lindas, Lorde, Miley Cyrus, Paramore, The National, Teezo Touchdown and Toro y Moi.

John Waters To Be Honored by American Cinema Editors
by Michael Major - Jan 17, 2024

Past recipients of the Golden Eddie include Spike Lee, Quentin Tarantino, Kathleen Kennedy, Christopher Nolan, Lauren Shuler Donner, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Guillermo del Toro, Vince Gilligan, J.J. Abrams, Nancy Meyers, Martin Scorsese, Norman Jewison, Robert Zemeckis, George Lucas, and the Sundance Institute, among others.

DICKS: THE MUSICAL, PRISCILLA to Stream on Max With New A24 Agreement
by Michael Major - Dec 6, 2023

HBO and Max brands announced a multiyear pay-1 U.S. output deal with A24. Movies included in the pay-1 output agreement include* Dicks: The Musical, Priscilla, Dream Scenario, The Zone of Interest, Stop Making Sense (2023), The Iron Claw, Love Lies Bleeding, Civil War, and more.

Perelman Performing Arts Center to Present IS IT THURSDAY YET? & More Dance Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2023

The Perelman Performing Arts Center will present Is It Thursday Yet?, The March, and Motion/Matter: Street Dance Festival at the new performing arts center at the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan.