John Wilson News

A musical adaptation of the letters of Theo and Vincent van Gogh is moving to London for it's development and first Industry workshop this March-April ahead of a world premiere production in the UK next year, produced by the UK's youngest West End Producer Ameena Hamid.

The cast is comprised of established Broadway artists and local rising stars. Part of the Virginia Arts Festival's 25th Anniversary Season, the new production is led by Conductor Rob Fisher, the Festival's Artistic Advisor of Musical Theater & American Songbook and Stage Director Matt Kunkel.

The Virginia Arts Festival has announced the complete cast for The Sound of Music, co-produced by the Festival and the Virginia Opera May 13-15 at the Harrison Opera House.

Gounod's masterpiece of grand French opera, Roméo et Juliette, continues San Diego Opera's 2021-2022 season when it opens on Saturday, March, 26, 2022 for four performances at the San Diego Civic Theatre. Additional performances are March 29, April 1, and 3 (matinee), 2022.

Dean John-Wilson (Steven Spielberg's Masters of Air, Apple TV; Aladdin) will play Giorgio, the man who finds himself at the heart of a passionate love affair, alongside Olivier nominated Kelly Price (What's New Pussycat?, Birmingham REP; A Little Night Music, Menier Chocolate Factory and Garrick Theatre) as Clara.

Iris Theatre today announces Roshani Abbey, Cecily Redman, Alice Merivale and Betsy Lee Miller are to join award-winning composer Flora Leo at the forthcoming PLATFORM event.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents Tony Yazbeck on March 24, 25 and 26, 2022 at the Samueli Theatre. Broadway triple threat Tony Yazbeck brings his signature style to the Segerstrom Center offering up a little song, a little dance, and whole lot of joy. 

In season two of How To With John Wilson, documentary filmmaker and self-described “anxious New Yorker” John Wilson continues his heartfelt mission of self-discovery, exploration and observation as he films the lives of his fellow New Yorkers while attempting to give everyday advice on six new deceptively simple topics.

Broadway veteran Sierra Boggess has shared some happy news from Finland! The soprano just announced her engagement to filmmaker Stefano Da Fre. BroadwayWorld sends our congratulations to the happy couple.

Aria Entertainment today announces the final casting for the musical adaptation of Kahlil Gibran's Broken Wings by Nadim Naaman – who will also play Kahlil Gibran - and Dana Al Fardan.

BBC has announced the new line-up for the new series that will present filmed productions of popular musicals. Filmed captures of Kiss Me Kate and An American in Paris will be broadcast. The BBC Proms concert John Wilson on Broadway will also be aired, featuring performances from Sierra Boggess, Seth McFarlane, and more. Watch the trailer now!

West End actor and “BBC Voice of Musical Theatre” Tom Solomon is releasing a new album titled “Musicals, Vol. 1”. His previous album “Beautiful Day” released in 2016 went straight to No.1 on the iTunes Classical Chart. 

Aria Entertainment today announces initial casting for the musical adaptation of Kahlil Gibran's Broken Wings by Nadim Naaman – who will also play Kahlil Gibran - and Dana Al Fardan. 

Sierra Boggess and Julian Ovenden have announced that their upcoming album Together At A Distance, featuring classic and contemporary Broadway duets, will be released on Friday, November 19 on all streaming and digital platforms.

John Wilson continues his heartfelt mission of self-discovery, exploration and observation as he films the lives of his fellow New Yorkers while attempting to give everyday advice on six new deceptively simple topics. Watch the new trailer now!

Flying Over Sunset has returned to previews on Broadway! Learn more about the cast bringing the musical to life!

Santtu-Matias Rouvali's first concert with the Philharmonia in 2022 is a crowd-pleasing matinee programme that is well suited to his balletic style. Giving every member of the orchestra a well-deserved moment in the spotlight, the programme features Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade and Ravel's Boléro.

Timothy White Eagle, the Seattle-based Indigenous performance artist and collaborator with Taylor Mac, will debut his newest work, THE INDIGO ROOM – ritual theater about contemporary isolation and community – with performances November 11-21 at La MaMa's Downstairs theatre (66 E. 4 St.), it has been announced by Mia Yoo, La MaMa's artistic director. 

The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced today the nominations for the 31st Annual Gotham Awards, singling out 29 feature films, 16 series, and 32 performances for recognition in twelve award categories. 'Passing' and 'The Lost Daughter' led this year's nominations.

John Wilson continues his heartfelt mission of self-discovery, exploration and observation as he films the lives of his fellow New Yorkers while attempting to give everyday advice on six new deceptively simple topics. Nathan Fielder (“Nathan For You”) also serves as executive producer, alongside Michael Koman and Clark Reinking.