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Picks&Previews
What to watch, what to watch for and what not to miss! Short North Stage presents Spring Awakening May 5-29 Garden Theatre, 1187 N. High St. An angsty rock musical takes a look at the challenges of adolescent lovers in strict 19th-century German society. www. shortnorthstage.org
CAPA presents Professor Brian Cox – Horizons May 7, 8 p.m. Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. Physicist Brian Cox takes attendees on a cinematic, immersive experience looking at how we came to be and what we can become. www.capa.com
CATCO presents Prima Donna Through May 15 Studio One, Riffe Center, 77 S. High St. A contemporary play created from CATCO’s New Works Festival, Prima Donna explores the cost of revenge and deftly deconstructs the difference between a person and their persona. www.catco.org
CAPA presents Johnny Mathis May 5, 8 p.m. Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. The legendary crooner brings his jazz and pop stylings to Columbus. He likely won’t get through all of his 73 Billboard chart hits, but expect a number of classics. www.capa.com
Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents Beethoven 9 May 13-14, 7:30 p.m. Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. The Columbus Symphony performs Beethoven’s grand Symphony No. 9, which celebrates the universal ideas of fellowship, humility, forgiveness and optimism. www.columbussymphony.com
CAPA presents Neil Gaiman May 18, 7:30 p.m. Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. The award-winning author and storyteller known for The Graveyard Book, Coraline, The Sandman comic series and much more visits Columbus to speak about stories and craft. www.capa.com
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