Jonathan Larson News

Date of Death: January 25, 1996 (35)

Birth Place: Mount Vernon, New York, USA

Get Jonathan Larson Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

ATW Welcomes 35 Students From 30 States During Springboard NYC
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 2, 2011


The American Theatre Wing (Theodore S. Chapin, Chairman, Board of Trustees; Howard Sherman, Executive Director) will welcome 35 students from 30 states for this year's SpringboardNYC summer program, being held June 6 - 17 in New York City for its seventh consecutive year.

Special Interview: Kelli O'Hara At The Town Hall
by Pat Cerasaro - Jun 2, 2011


Coming quick on the heels of last month's extensive acting-based discussion in BroadwayWorld's SPOTLIGHT ON THE NY POPS series, today we are again highlighting one of the brightest stars on Broadway and talking about all aspects of her stupendous and multi-faceted new album, ALWAYS - online and in stores next week - and, also, all about her solo concert at The Town Hall this Friday night, what surprises may be in store, and, additionally, what we can possibly expect from her onstage in the near future. BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY? FINDING NEVERLAND? What about Encores!? GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES? MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG? All are possibilities - just not Bartlett Sher's FUNNY GIRL! One thing is for sure: whatever Kelli O'Hara is doing, Broadway babies will be watching intently! In addition to tomorrow's gig at The Town Hall, Ms. O'Hara will also be a part of a benefit at Le Poisson Rouge on June 7 and featured on the A CAPITOL FOURTH PBS special alongside GLEE star Matt Morrison on July 4.

The Apollo Theater Welcomes MEOW MEOW IN CONCERT June 23-25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 1, 2011


Cabaret star, international singing sensation and post-modern showgirl, Meow Meow, acclaimed for her current performance in The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, returns to the stage with her solo West End debut, Meow Meow In Concert for three nights only on 23, 24 and 25 June, with a press performance on the 23 June.

La Jolla Playhouse Presents SLEEPING BEAUTY WAKES July 19- Aug 21
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 31, 2011


La Jolla Playhouse presents a new adaptation of Sleeping Beauty Wakes, book by Tony Award-winning librettist Rachel Sheinkin (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), with a score by composer Brendan Milburn and lyricist Valerie Vigoda, both of the acclaimed trio GrooveLily (Striking 12, Long Story Short), and directed by Rebecca Taichman, who will also direct the Playhouse's 2011/12 world premiere of Milk Like Sugar.

Se presenta 'Tick, Tick... Boom!' en el Teatro Lara de Madrid
by Nuria Frutos - May 31, 2011


La compañía Tela-Katola presenta en 3 únicas funciones un musical autobiográfico de Jonathan Larson llamado 'Tick, Tick... Boom!'. El musical ofrecerá funciones los días 14, 15 y 22 de Julio a las 22:30.

Brightman, Manolakos, and Lisitza to Sing Songs by Riley Thomas and Mike Pettry 5/30
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2011


On Monday, May 30, 2011, New York Theatre Barn will present its monthly platform, now in its 4th year, for emerging musical theatre writers at the D-Lounge (at the Daryl Roth Theater). Featured writers for the May 2011 installment include Riley Thomas and Jonathan Larson Award winner Mike Pettry (The Time Traveler's Convention). Performers for the evening include Alex Brightman (Wicked), Carrie Manolakos (Mama Mia, Things to Ruin), Lorinda Lisitza (Triumphant Baby, ReWrite), Lauren Marcus (ReWrite), Jeremy Morse (Bloodsong of Love), Jason 'SweetTooth' Williams (Bloodsong of Love, Things To Ruin), Jenny Donoghue, Raelyn Hennessee, Jared Miller, Anthea Neri, Riley Thomas, and Miranda Whaley. Executive Producers for NYTB in the D-Lounge are Laura Brandel and Karen Marshall.

Upcoming MTI Shows for South Korea - 5/29
by BWW - May 29, 2011


Upcoming MTI Shows - 5/29 for Seoul

Upcoming MTI Shows for Quebec - 5/29
by BWW - May 29, 2011


Upcoming MTI Shows - 5/29 for Montreal

RENT Closes at Theatre Charlotte May 29th
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2011


RENT, the 1996 Pulitzer-prize winning Broadway musical, based loosely on Puccini's opera 'La Bohème,' will close on May 29th at Theatre Charlotte.

Brightman, Manolakos, and Lisitza to Sing Songs by Riley Thomas and Mike Pettry 5/30
by Lauren Wolman - May 28, 2011


On Monday, May 30, 2011, New York Theatre Barn will present its monthly platform, now in its 4th year, for emerging musical theatre writers at the D-Lounge (at the Daryl Roth Theater). Featured writers for the May 2011 installment include Riley Thomas and Jonathan Larson Award winner Mike Pettry (The Time Traveler's Convention). Performers for the evening include Alex Brightman (Wicked), Carrie Manolakos (Mama Mia, Things to Ruin), Lorinda Lisitza (Triumphant Baby, ReWrite), Lauren Marcus (ReWrite), Jeremy Morse (Bloodsong of Love), Jason 'SweetTooth' Williams (Bloodsong of Love, Things To Ruin), Jenny Donoghue, Raelyn Hennessee, Jared Miller, Anthea Neri, Riley Thomas, and Miranda Whaley. Executive Producers for NYTB in the D-Lounge are Laura Brandel and Karen Marshall.

Justin Guarini, Paul Iacono Star in RENT at Surflight Theatre, 5/28-6/19
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2011


Direct from Broadway's American Idiot, American Idol's Justin Guarini and MTV's Paul Iacono (star of the hit series 'The Hard Times of RJ Berger') will star in Jonathan Larson's landmark rock musical RENT at Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven, NJ, from May 28 through June 19. Opening Night is scheduled for Saturday, May 28 at 8:00pm. Celebrating its 62nd Season of Broadway by the Beach, Surflight Theatre, a Jersey Shore entertainment destination for over 60 years, is now under the leadership of Producer and Surflight alum Roy Miller.

Kalk Bay Theatre Presents EDGES, 6/2
by Nicole Rosky - May 25, 2011


Kalk BayTheatre will present EDGES, with Roland Perold, Shannyn Fourie, David Fick, Luella Holland. The production will be directed by Paul Griffiths, and will feature music direction by Garth Tavares. Previews begin JUNE 01 (tickets R55 each) and opening night is set for JUNE 02 (tickets R150 each).

Atlanta Lyric Theatre Presents RENT June 10-26
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 24, 2011


Atlanta Lyric Theatre, the metro area's only local professional musical theatre company, presents Jonathan Larson's hit musical, RENT, June 10 through 26 at the historic Strand Theatre in Marietta.

A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL to Launch National Tour in November!
by Nicole Rosky - May 24, 2011


This holiday season, America's #1 Christmas movie comes to life on stage as a hilarious holiday musical. A Christmas Story, The Musical! features a bright holiday score by composer/lyricist team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and a book by Joseph Robinette based on the writings of radio humorist Jean Shepherd and the 1983 holiday film favorite. Acclaimed director/choreographer Warren Carlyle (Broadway's Finian's Rainbow, Follies at The Kennedy Center, An Evening With Hugh Jackman) will helm the production. Peter Billingsley, who starred as Ralphie in the original 1983 film, serves as a producer for the holiday tour.

Justin Guarini, Paul Iacono to Star in RENT at Surflight Theatre, 5/28-6/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 23, 2011


Direct from Broadway's American Idiot, American Idol's Justin Guarini and MTV's Paul Iacono (star of the hit series 'The Hard Times of RJ Berger') will star in Jonathan Larson's landmark rock musical RENT at Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven, NJ, from May 28 through June 19. Opening Night is scheduled for Saturday, May 28 at 8:00pm. Celebrating its 62nd Season of Broadway by the Beach, Surflight Theatre, a Jersey Shore entertainment destination for over 60 years, is now under the leadership of Producer and Surflight alum Roy Miller.

Upcoming MTI Shows for South Korea - 5/22
by BWW - May 22, 2011


Upcoming MTI Shows - 5/22 for Seoul

Upcoming MTI Shows for Quebec - 5/22
by BWW - May 22, 2011


Upcoming MTI Shows - 5/22 for Montreal

IRON CURTAIN Comes To Everett Performing Arts Center, 5/22
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2011


Village Theatre is thrilled to produce the critically-acclaimed new musical commie-dy Iron Curtain. This production will play for the final time on May 22, 2011 in downtown Everett, at the Everett Performing Arts Center.

Signature Theatre Presents Reza's ART, Closes 5/22
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2011


A simple white canvas. A 200,000 franc price tag. The real cost? A 15-year long friendship. Virginia's Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre presents Yasmine Reza's (God of Carnage) scathing dark comedy Art. Translated by Christopher Hampton, Reza's play examines the pressures friends place on one another and asks the question - are you who you think you are or are you who your friends want you to be? Signature Theatre's Resident Director Matt Gardiner will direct the award-winning play. Produced worldwide and performed in over thirty languages, Art won the 1998 Tony Award® for Best Play and the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy.

  …        241       …    

Get Jonathan Larson Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos