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Christopher Johnson (Director) is a co-founder of The School of Night for whom he has directed Punch and Judy, Hercules Insane, The Final Girl and The Faggot King or The Troublesome Reign and Lamentable Death of Edward II. Other Los Angeles directing credits include Marian or the True Tale of Robin Hood, Entropy and The Pity of Things - Desert Aria (all for Theatre of NOTE) as well as Henry VI, Part I (The Production Company). Before LA Christopher was the founding artistic director of Chicago's historic Defiant Theatre for whom he helmed productions of Macbeth, Titus Andronicus, Hamlet, A Clockwork Orange and Dope. Chris also penned and directed Defiant's world-premiere adaptations of Stephen King's Apt Pupil and Thomas Harris's Red Dragon (Joseph Jefferson Citation for Best New Adaptation). Other Chicago directing credits include Balacarita: The Adventures of Young Krishna (Silk Road Theatre Project), Cave Dwellers (North Avenue Productions) and Dulcitius (The School of Night, pre-LA). Christopher has appeared as an actor at The Goodman Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Lyric Opera, Chicago Opera Theatre, Redmoon Theater, The Building Stage, A Crew of Patches and Defiant Theatre.

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Full Cast & Creative Team Set For ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY At Blank Theatre Company


Blank Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the first show of their 2024 season, ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, music by Cy Coleman, book and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Cleveland Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Photos: Music Theater Works SHREK: THE MUSICAL Now Playing Through December 31


Music Theater Works’ final production of its 2023 season, Shrek: The Musical, in the Center Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, is now playing through December 31. Shrek: The Musical is directed by Johanna McKenzie Miller, choreographed by Laura Savage and music directed by Linda Madonia.

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Cleveland Awards; BYE BYE BIRDIE, MOVING DAY, Olde Towne Hall Theatre & More Lead!


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards; BYE BYE BIRDIE, MOVING DAY, Olde Towne Hall Theatre & More Lead!


It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards December 5th Standings; BYE BYE BIRDIE Leads Best Musical!


It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

AMOC* Will Perform EL NINO: NATIVITY RECONSIDERED at Yale Schwarzman Center


American Modern Opera Company (AMOC*) is heading to Yale Schwarzman Center to perform John Adams's oratorio El Niño: Nativity Reconsidered. Celebrating Latin American poets and the voices of women, this work, will make a one-night-only appearance on December 15 at 7:30 pm in Commons.

American Modern Opera Company to Present EL NINO: NATIVITY RECONSIDERED At Stanford Live


American Modern Opera Company (AMOC) presents 'El Niño: Nativity Reconsidered' at Stanford Live. This chamber music arrangement celebrates Latin American poets and the voices of women.

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards; MOVING DAY Leads Best Play!


Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The Cathedral Of St. John The Divine to Present John Adams' El Niño: Nativity Reconsidered


American Modern Opera Company (AMOC*) presents John Adams' El Niño: Nativity Reconsidered at The Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Celebrating Latin American poets and the voices of women, this chamber-music arrangement features AMOC* with The Choir of Trinity Wall Street, conducted by Christian Reif.

American Modern Opera Company Kicks Off Tour With EL NINO: NATIVITY RECONSIDERED at Opera Omaha


American Modern Opera Company (AMOC*) celebrates Latin American poets and the voices of women with its production of John Adams' El Niño: Nativity Reconsidered, a chamber-music arrangement with libretto by Peter Sellars and concept by AMOC* member Julia Bullock at the Lied Education Center for the Arts at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 7:30 pm.

Music Theater Works Announces Cast And Creative Team For SHREK: THE MUSICAL, December 21 - 31


Music Theater Works, currently presenting Lerner & Loewe’s Brigadoon through November 12,is proud to announce the cast and creative team for the final production of its 2023 season, Shrek: The Musical, in the Center Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, December 21 – December 31.

Kokandy Productions to Present SWEENEY TODD in Concert in November


Don't miss the one-weekend-only concert presentation of Kokandy Productions' critically acclaimed Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at Theatre at the Center. Get your tickets now!

Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre


The Addams Family is the current production at the Metropolis Performing Arts Center in Arlington Heights and runs through October 8. The musical, written by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, is the first time the familiar characters created by Charles Addams appeared on stage.

Photos: First Look at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre's THE ADDAMS FAMILY


Opening the 2023 – 2024 Season at Metropolis is the ghastly fun family comedy The Addams Family: The Musical. Former Interim Artistic Director and Stella Adler Studio of Acting Director of Musical Theatre Robbie Simpson directs this macabre musical hit. Check out production photos here!

SWEENEY TODD IN CONCERT Comes to Theater at the Center in November


Kokandy Productions has announced a one-weekend-only concert presentation of its critically acclaimed, award-winning production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street on November 11 & 12, 2023 at Theater at the Center. Learn more about the concert here!

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Comes to Metropolis in September


Opening the 2023 – 2024 Season at Metropolis is the ghastly fun family comedy The Addams Family: The Musical. Former Interim Artistic Director and Stella Adler Studio of Acting Director of Musical Theatre Robbie Simpson directs this macabre musical hit. Featuring original choreography by Jeni Donahue and musical direction by Jeff Award-Nominated music director Aaron Kaplan. 

TWO GUYS PROJECT To Present Spoken Word Live At Roger Williams National Memorial


The American Story Theater and the National Parks Service present TWO GUYS PROJECT - THE F Word, a truth-telling poet and a storytelling liar. Christopher Johnson and Mark Binder will star. 

Photos: First Look At Blank Theatre Company's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG


Blank Theatre Company opens the first show of their 2023, Merrily We Roll Along. Merrily We Roll Along with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by George Furth. See photos from the production.

Full Cast & Creative Team Set For MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG At Blank Theatre Company


Blank Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the first show of their 2023 season, 'Merrily We Roll Along'.

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