The Two and Only, Closing on Bway, to Play National Tour

The producers of Jay Johnson: The Two and Only! have announced that the critically acclaimed Broadway show will begin a national tour in Spring 2007 at the Majestic Theatre in Dallas (Johnson's hometown). The Dallas engagement will be under the auspices of Dallas Summer Musicals; Michael Jenkins, director.

The Two and Only! is currently in its final performances on Broadway. Depending on ticket demand, the show will close after the matinee on Sunday, November 26­ or Sunday, December 3.

Jay Johnson: The Two and Only! opened on Broadway to acclaim on September 28, and has been praised as one of the most unique attractions on Broadway in many a season.

"In his 30-year career, Jay Johnson has converted generations of ventriloquist-avoiding Americans with his unique blend of charm, anarchy and innovative wit. In Jay Johnson: The Two and Only! he deconstructs and demonstrates his lifelong obsession, aided by a "cast" that includes Bob, Amigo, Long John La Feat, Nethernore the Bird of Death, Spaulding, Arthur Drew, Jackie and Gaga, and Squeaky." 

Jay Johnson: The Two and Only!  is produced by Roger Alan Gindi, Stewart F. Lane & Bonnie Comley, Dan Whitten, Herbert Goldsmith Productions, Ken Grossman, Bob & Rhonda Silver, Michael A. Jenkins/Dallas Summer Musicals, Inc. and WetRock Entertainment.

Jay Johnson: The Two and Only! is at the Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 West 44th Street. Tickets can be purchased at telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200.