Good morning, Franklin County. The curtain rises on a rare theatrical collaboration as husband-and-wife Broadway veterans K.J. Hippensteel and Brooke Jacob reunite professionally after 13 years of marriage. The couple will bring their real-life chemistry to Short North Stage's production of WAITRESS, creating an intriguing dynamic as Jacob portrays a character having an affair with her actual husband's character. This Sara Bareilles musical at the Garden Theatre coincides with HAMILTON's run at the Ohio Theatre, turning Columbus into a temporary Broadway hub this summer.
Amid this artistic celebration, Franklin County reflects on the enduring legacy of former Chief Justice Moyer, whose principles of respect and decency offer a blueprint for democracy's future according to his stepdaughter, Columbia Law professor Elizabeth Emens. Meanwhile, the community grapples with tragedy following Saturday night's shooting on Avonia Drive that claimed the life of 18-year-old Abdiwali Isaak and injured two others, as police seek surveillance footage and information from witnesses.
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🎭 Broadway couple reunites on stage for rare theatrical collaboration. K.J. Hippensteel and Brooke Jacob will perform together in Short North Stage's production of WAITRESS, with Jacob playing a character having an affair with her real-life husband's character. The musical, running July 10-August 10 at Columbus' Garden Theatre, features a script by Jessie Nelson and score by Sara Bareilles. This marks the first time the couple has performed together since getting married 13 years ago, creating a unique dynamic for the show's intimate scenes. The production coincides with HAMILTON's run at the Ohio Theatre, bringing the couple back to Ohio where they have family connections.
⚖️ Chief Justice Moyer's legacy offers blueprint for democracy's future. Fifteen years after his death, Columbia Law professor Elizabeth Emens reflects on her stepfather's enduring impact on American jurisprudence. The "soft-spoken and self-effacing" Moyer defeated an "uber-political" opponent in 1986 to become one of the longest-serving chief justices in U.S. history. His leadership embodied principles increasingly rare in today's political landscape: respect, decency, rule of law, and valuing country over personal gain. As America approaches its 250th year, Emens hopes leaders will embrace Moyer's "old-fashioned courage, wisdom, and foresight."
🔫 Teen gunned down in deadly west Columbus shooting. 18-year-old Abdiwali Isaak was killed and two others, including a juvenile, were injured in Saturday night's violence on Avonia Drive. Columbus police responded around 10 p.m., finding three victims who were rushed to local hospitals. No suspects have been identified yet, and authorities are seeking surveillance footage from the area between 9:30-10:30 p.m. Police are urging anyone with information to contact detectives or Crime Stoppers.
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