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Most recently appeared in Lucky Stiff at Stoneham Theatrre. Additional theater credits include A Year with Frog and Toad, It’s a Wonderful Life (Wheelock Family Theatre), Titanic: The Musical (Revolution Theatre Company, And the World Goes ‘Round (Riverside Theatreworks), and the title role of Miss Gulch Returns. In addition, John O'Neil is one of New England’s finest cabaret actors (Niagara Falls Gazette), has also been called a “cabaret sensation” by Boston Magazine. WOMR radio said this about John O'Neil - "Take a jigger of Noel Coward, add a twist of Fred Astaire and the bitters of Danny Kaye. Shake, don't stir.” John made his New York debut at Danny's Skylight Room with Ida Zecco and Ernie Lijoi in Being Earnest: The Songs of Ernie Lijoi and has toured nationally with his show ‘So Kaye: The Songs of Danny Kaye. John's musical arrangements have been sung by the Boston Gay Men's Chorus in concert halls across the country including Boston's own Symphony Hall and John appears with them on their recording "Freedom, Merriment and Joy". John also appears in the Award Winning Musical Documentary, “This Moment in Time – The Songs of Alan Bernstein & Friends,” produced by Richie Sarno and Black Arrow Entertainment. John’s newest CD John O’Neil and Jim Rice Live in the Napoleon Room was released in March of 2016.

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Pitlochry Festival Theatre Will Premiere A NIGHT BY THE RIVER TAY Beginning This Month


Inspired by the River Tay and its surrounding landscape - including Scotland's multi-award-winning, world-renowned outdoor extravaganza, The Enchanted Forest, with whom these commissions were in partnership - the nine works were originally performed last year as audio dramas, podcasts, short films.

Ambassador Productions Presents Provincetown CabaretFest 2019


Ambassador Productions is proud to present Provincetown CabaretFest 2019, May 29 - June 2, 2019. The annual event, which promises to be the biggest festival to date, boasts over 40 cabaret performers, musicians and master class coaches descending on the beachside resort town to present the four-day festival. Celebrating its 19th year, CabaretFest has grown to become the largest gathering of cabaret performers in New England. CabaretFest is popular with theatre-goers and audiences who cherish an intimate evening of live music, woven together with patter, warmth, wit and feelings.

Ambassador Productions Presents 'Provincetown CabaretFest 2019'


Ambassador Productions is proud to present Provincetown CabaretFest 2019, May 29 - June 2, 2019. The annual event, which promises to be the biggest festival to date, boasts over 40 cabaret performers, musicians and master class coaches descending on the beachside resort town to present the four-day festival. Celebrating its 19th year, CabaretFest has grown to become the largest gathering of cabaret performers in New England. CabaretFest is popular with theatre-goers and audiences who cherish an intimate evening of live music, woven  together with patter, warmth, wit and feelings.

Photo Flash: Classic Theatre Presents THE LITTLE FOXES


In pursuit of the American Dream, this riveting story captures the life of a Southern family who has decided to partner together to pursue the biggest business deal that will make-or-break their lives. But as the financial dream gets bigger and tensions rise, where do the pieces for this family's future fall?

Photo Flash: Daniel K. Isaac, Teal Wicks, and More Celebrate THE BALLAD OF LITTLE JO Album Release


Daniel K. Isaac, Teal Wicks, Eric William Morris, Jane Bruce, Mike ReidLast night, Feinstein's/54 Below presented The Musical Company's album release concert of the celebrated new musical THE BALLAD OF LITTLE JO, starring members of the cast and band from the recent acclaimed production at Two River Theater in Red Bank, NJ, helmed by Two River's Artistic Director John Dias, and choreographed by Marc Kimelman.

Two River Theater's THE BALLAD OF LITTLE JO Releases Original Cast Recording


The Musical Company releases the original cast recording of the celebrated new musical THE BALLAD OF LITTLE JO today, November 10, 2017.

BWW Exclusive: Listen to Track from THE BALLAD OF LITTLE JO Album


The Musical Company will release the original cast recording of the celebrated new musical THE BALLAD OF LITTLE JO today, November 10, 2017. For more information on the album's release, visit here.

Two River Theater's THE BALLAD OF LITTLE JO with Teal Wicks & More Gets Original Cast Recording


Two River Theater has announced that The Musical Company will release the original cast recording of the celebrated new musical THE BALLAD OF LITTLE JO on November 10, 2017.

Photo Flash: THE BALLAD OF LITTLE JO Plays at Two River Theater


Two River Theater (Artistic Director John Dias, Managing Director Michael Hurst) presents The Ballad of Little Jo, a musical by Mike Reid(composer, co-bookwriter), Sarah Schlesinger (lyricist, co-bookwriter) and John Dias (co-bookwriter). Dias, the theater's Artistic Director, is also making his Two River directorial debut with this production. The Ballad of Little Jo is based on the film of the same name by Maggie Greenwald. The choreography is by Marc Kimelman, with music direction and dance and incidental arrangements by John O'Neill.

BWW Review: Stoneham Theatre's Spirited MAME Just in Time for Christmas


Kathy St. George may be diminutive in stature, but she is a feisty force of nature as the title character in MAME at Stoneham Theatre. Mary Callanan returns from Broadway and national tours to play her sidekick Vera, and ten-year-old triple threat Cameron Levesque plays her precocious nephew Patrick. One of Jerry Herman's great works, MAME is a joyous celebration of living life with brio and without apologies.

Stoneham Theatre Presents MAME Starring Kathy St. George and Mary Callanan


Stoneham Theatre celebrates the holidays with the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Mame, Directed and Choreographed by Elliot Norton and IRNE Award-winner Ilyse Robbins. Featuring song favorites Bosom Buddies and If He Walked Into My Life, this unforgettable classic centers on the eccentric Mame Dennis, who lives a carefree life in 1920s New York until she unexpectedly becomes the guardian to her 10-year-old nephew, Patrick. Rather than change her ways, Mame introduces Patrick to all the wonder of her wild bohemian world while discovering the joy of having a family of her own. Performances run from November 25-December 23, 2016. Press Opening is Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 7:00pm.

Stoneham Theatre Presents MAME Starring Kathy St. George and Mary Callanan


Stoneham Theatre celebrates the holidays with the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Mame, Directed and Choreographed by Elliot Norton and IRNE Award-winner Ilyse Robbins. Featuring song favorites Bosom Buddies and If He Walked Into My Life, this unforgettable classic centers on the eccentric Mame Dennis, who lives a carefree life in 1920s New York until she unexpectedly becomes the guardian to her 10-year-old nephew, Patrick. Rather than change her ways, Mame introduces Patrick to all the wonder of her wild bohemian world while discovering the joy of having a family of her own. Performances run from November 25-December 23, 2016. Press Opening is Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 7:00pm.

Photo Flash: The Classic Theatre Presents SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL


'School for Scandal is a play obsessed by wit, fashion, celebrity and reputation, and whose central theme is hypocrisy. Does that ring any contemporary bells?'-D. Warner

Photo Coverage: BC/EFA Flea Market 2016 Celebrity Autograph Table


Broadway enthusiasts and stars alike flocked to New York City's famed theatre district Sunday for the 30th Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction (#broadwayflea), produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.The biggest day of the year for Broadway fans celebrated all things theatre with offerings of unique Broadway treasures, unforgettable theatrical experiences and more than 70 stars. BroadwayWorld.com was on hand for the day and captured all of the celebrities as they signed autographs in the BC/EFA photo booth.

Javier Munoz, Mandy Gonzalez, Will Chase, Ben Vereen and More Join Sunday's Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction Lineup


Broadway enthusiasts and stars alike will flock to New York City's famed theatre district this Sunday, September 25, 2016, for the 30th Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction (#broadwayflea), produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

BWW Review: LUCKY STIFF: Loosey-goosey Fun For All


Stoneham Theatre has a lively hit on its hands with the Lynn Ahrens/Stephen Flaherty 1980s musical murder mystery farce, LUCKY STIFF. The rom-com romp stars young company alum Andrew Barbato, with direction by Caitlin Lowans, choreography by Ilyse Robbins, and music direction by Bethany Aiken. It's a madcap journey to Monte Carlo with a rich, dead uncle, mistaken identity, slamming doors, romance, and great songs.

Stoneham Theatre Presents Musical Farce LUCKY STIFF


Stoneham Theatre opens its 17th Season with Lucky Stiff, a musical murder mystery farce about love, dogs, diamonds, and death. From the creators of Ragtime and Seussical, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, Directed by Caitlin Lowans and Choreographed by Elliot Norton and IRNE Award-winner Ilyse Robbins, Lucky Stiff hilariously tells the story of an unassuming shoe salesman who stands to inherit six million dollars from a recently deceased uncle he never met. There's only one catch: he has to bring his embalmed uncle on a vacation to Monte Carlo. Should he succeed in passing his uncle off as alive, he'll get the inheritance. If not, the money goes to the Universal Dog Home of Brooklyn, or else his uncle's gun-toting ex! Performances run from September 8 - 25, 2016. Press Opening is Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 3:00pm.

Tron 100 Festival Held in June


The Tron 100 Festival is a week of new short plays written, performed and directed by members of the Tron Theatre's professional development initiative, the Tron 100 Club. Spanning from new writing to devised work over five nights of performance, the Festival will celebrate the talent and creative collaborations established by the artistic community of the Tron 100.

Karen Mason, Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch Coming to Ocean State Theatre


Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), currently celebrating its fourth season in its comfortable stadium-style theatre in Warwick, is pleased to announce that Karen Mason, Jim Caruso, and Billy Stritch will be participating in OSTC's new CABaretFEST being held from June 24 - 26.

OSTC's Cabaret Symposium Extends Deadline


There are still a few openings available for singers wishing to participate in Ocean State Theatre Company's new Cabaret Symposium and CabaretFest, taking place from June 23 - 26, 2016

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