Jesse Johnson News

National Geographic Channel President Howard T. Owens announced today that actor, producer, writer and director Tom Hanks is joining the two-hour television event KILLING LINCOLN from executive producers Ridley Scott and Tony Scott's Scott Free Productions.

National Geographic Channel (NGC) today announced that actor Billy Campbell has been cast as Abraham Lincoln and actor Jesse Johnson will play John Wilkes Booth in the two-hour upcoming television film KILLING LINCOLN by Ridley and Tony Scott's Scott Free Productions.

This week, host Eden Lane takes viewers on an exclusive visit with all three leading ladies from '9 to 5 - The Musical.' Three-time Tony nominee Dee Hoty (Violet Newstead), American Idol runner-up Diana ;DeGarmo (Doralee Rhodes), and Mamie Parris (Judy Bernly), who recently appeared in the Tony nominated revival of 'Ragtime.' These charming women discuss life on the road and how they approach the iconic characters. Eden also visits with Colorado native Jesse Johnson, who reveals his feelings about performing on the 'big stage' he used to visit as a child.

MotorCity Casino Hotel has announced the return of Morris Day & the Time, at Sound Board Friday, March 5th at 8 pm.

Arguably the most recognizable of Alfred Hitchcock's famous blondes, Tippi Hedren, has had an active and enviable career for more than 60 years. On Jan 19th, 2010 the screen icon celebrated her 80th birthday with both public and private gatherings. Her daughter and son-in-law (Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas) threw an intimate gathering at their home for family and friends, while fans and colleagues gathered in the Palace of Mystery Theatre at the world famous Magic Castle for a Q&A as part of the very popular Legend Series with host B. Harlan Boll. The program unveiled details about the actress pertaining to her childhood, career and activism that many in the audience were surprised to hear.

MotorCity Casino Hotel has announced the return of Morris Day & the Time, at Sound Board Friday, March 5th at 8 pm.

The concert, appropriately dubbed 'The Out-of-Towners' Edition, will feauture the work of some incredible musical theatre writers from around the country: Brian Mazaferri (Chicago), Michael Mahler & Alan Schmuckler (Chicago), Matt Conner (Washington DC), and Michael Biello & Dan Martin (Philadelphia).

On Sunday, September 28th at 7:00pm, Dreamlight Theatre Company will present the next installment of 'Bright Lights', a concert series dedicated to showcasing the work of emerging composers and lyricists in musical theatre.

The concert, appropriately dubbed 'The Out-of-Towners' Edition, will feauture the work of some incredible musical theatre writers from around the country: Brian Mazaferri (Chicago), Michael Mahler & Alan Schmuckler (Chicago), Matt Conner (Washington DC), and Michael Biello & Dan Martin (Philadelphia).

On Sunday, September 28th at 7:00pm, Dreamlight Theatre Company will present the next installment of 'Bright Lights', a concert series dedicated to showcasing the work of emerging composers and lyricists in musical theatre.

Accomplished Dancer from TV show You Think You Can Dance Joins Cast of Altar Boyz

Collaborative Play Productions proudly presents 'Performers For Peace' a benefit concert in support of: Physicians for Peace and Collaborative Play Productions, Celebrating Acts of Creation in a Time of War on Monday, October 15 at 9PM at The Triad (158 West 72nd Street, 2nd Floor).

Collaborative Play Productions proudly presents 'Performers for Peace' a benefit concert in support of Physics for Peace & Collaborative Play Productions, celebrating acts of creation in a time of war.