Jeff Johnson News

Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) will host its first ever Broadway musical production when the national tour of "Ragtime" cakewalks into town for two shows onSunday, Dec. 13 and Monday, Dec. 14 in the new, student-funded Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater (VPAC), 7777 S. May Ave.

On the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, BET Networks will premiere a new original BET News Special “KATRINA 10 YEARS LATER: THROUGH HELL IN HIGH WATER” that will follow a diverse group of people who survived Katrina and now, 10 years ago.

Film producers Casey Twenter, Jeff Robison and Jeff Johnson, under the production house No Coast Entertainment, along with producer Kevin Waller (Gerson Productions) announce the initial casting of their screen adaptation “The Scent of Rain and Lightning.” Filming begins in Oklahoma this fall.

According to a recent Deadline exclusive, three new cast members have joined the indie drama THE SCENT OF RAIN AND LIGHTNING -- Maika Monroe, Maggie Grace and Brad Carter.

Dan Ackroyd, Judy Belushi and Paul Shaffer's Blues Brothers Revue is coming to The Ridgefield Playhouse tonight, March 14.

The Official Blues Brothers Revue, produced by Dan Aykroyd and Judith Belushi with Musical Director Paul Shaffer, brings back the live concert extravaganza that was the Blues Brothers. With the humor and set list from the original film and albums, this event will honor Chicago's history of blues, soul and gospel in the true spirit of the original Blues Brothers, starring Wayne Catania as Jake and Kieron Lafferty as Elwood.

Dan Ackroyd, Judy Belushi and Paul Shaffer's Blues Brothers Revue is coming to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, March 14.

Recent popular releases such as 'Wild' and 'Unbroken' also support the idea that filmmakers strive to integrate a taste of reality in their productions.

In an exclusive interview with BET Networks, President Barack Obama addressed community concerns and calls for justice and equality after recent grand jury decisions.

The Broadway at Birdland concert series was proud to present "Nurse Jackie" star Stephen Wallem in a brand new concert on Monday, August 25 at 7pm.

The Fall 2014 Cornish Presents series features the return of several fan favorites as well as many opportunities to hear jazz, chamber music, world music, and rarely performed works.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The San Francisco Chronicle announced today that photographer Lacy Atkins is a finalist for the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Featured Photography for her work on 'Even Odds,' a story about the fear, struggles and loss that African American males face in Oakland and the city's attempt to address them.

New Light Theater Project will present a special two-night engagement at the Laurie Beechman Theatre on 42nd Street for 2 nights only: November 2 and 6 at 7:00PM.

The Blues Brothers are what can only be described as the stuff of musical, comedic and cinematic legend.

It was a storybook night of your favorite fairy tales as more than 200 of New York's sexiest dancers brought BROADWAY BARES XXII: HAPPY ENDINGS to life for two performances (9:30 PM and midnight) on Sunday, June 17. BROADWAY BARES XXII: HAPPY ENDINGS, which is produced by and benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS was held at Roseland Ballroom (239 West 52nd Street, NYC). BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture all the excitement, fun and sexiness backstage!

New Christmas CD: JASON PAUL CURTIS "Lovers Holiday" is set for release today, November 16, 2012. Featuring JASON PAUL CURTIS on vocals and the 'Swinglab', with John Dahlman on bass, Woody Hume on drums and Ray Mabalot on piano.

New Christmas CD: JASON PAUL CURTIS "Lovers Holiday" is set for release on November 16, 2012. Featuring JASON PAUL CURTIS on vocals and the 'Swinglab', with John Dahlman on bass, Woody Hume on drums and Ray Mabalot on piano.

BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture all of the excitement of the day! Here are photos from the merchandise tables with all the hardworking volunteers!

As Park Square Theatre opens its 37th Season on September 1, a new leadership team steps forward while the organization moves closer to opening its new additional stage in 2013.

Four-time Grammy nominee Karrin Allyson has confirmed a series of U.S. tour dates for the months ahead, including multi-night visits to Los Angeles and to San Francisco in September. Each city will feature top-notch musicians joining singer/pianist Allyson -- see below for a breakdown of shows and performers.