Christopher Stewart

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati is making the days merry and bright with two special productions presented by TCT On Tour (TCT's touring division) on the Ralph and Patricia Corbett Showtime Stage on Red Bank Road this holiday season.

This month, Improvised Buffy will be at The Kraine Theater for a one-night-only performance in this space. Reward yourself for voting with a night at the Bronze! To thank their fans, Improvised Buffy is inviting everyone in attendance to stay in the theater after the show for a special screening of the original Buffy the Vampire Slayer movie. There will be early 90's special effects, neon crop tops, and a bar in the theater for an optional Buffy-related drinking game. Doors at 7 PM.

During two Todays in January, TCT On Tour brings the stories of two important African-Americans to life: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Dr. Maya Angelou.

During two Fridays in January, TCT On Tour brings the stories of two important African-Americans to life: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Dr. Maya Angelou.

At its best, GUYS AND DOLLS will transport you to another time and place. A place where career criminals wear colorful, oddly-patterned suits; speak with humorous, but non-descript accents; and live lives in which their marker is their more sacred than gold. This place is called Runyonland. Unfortunately, as entertaining as Rollins College's production of this classic 'Musical Fable' is, it rarely ever rises to the Runyonland level. Running through Sunday, April 26th at the Annie Russell Theatre, Rollins' GUYS AND DOLLS is enjoyable, and again affirms why the program is one of the most consistent theatre companies in Central Florida, but lacks the joy and whimsy that makes GUYS AND DOLLS one of the greatest examples of the American musical theatre.

One of the reasons that I especially enjoy going to quality collegiate theatre is that, while these programs want to have as many people in the audience as possible, for obvious exposure and financial reasons, they are far more focused on presenting interesting and challenging works that prepare their students for whatever artistic careers they eventually pursue. Rollins College's production of MACHINAL, running through February 21st, will not be for everyone, but thankfully, director and Department Chair Dr. David Charles has larger goals in mind for this program.

Telemundo Media announced today the appointment of veteran marketing and communications executive David Alvarado as Vice President of Entertainment Publicity. Alvarado is based in Miami and will report to Alfredo Richard, Senior Vice President of Communications and Talent Strategy.

The GRAMMY Awards took place live on Sunday, Jan. 31, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.

Nominations for the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards were announced tonight by The Recording Academy and reflected an eclectic mix of the best and brightest over the past year in music, as determined by the voting members of The Academy.