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English Touring Theatre Announces MACBETH & More for 2023 Photo English Touring Theatre Announces MACBETH & More for 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2023

ETT (English Touring Theatre) has announced their new production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and further programming for 2023.

Birmingham Rep Announces Additional Productions For 2023 Photo Birmingham Rep Announces Additional Productions For 2023
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2022

Birmingham Rep has announced additional productions for their 2023 season - tickets are on priority sale now and go on general sale at 12pm on Thu 1 Dec.

Northern Stage Announces THIS IS FAMILY Season For 2023 Photo Northern Stage Announces THIS IS FAMILY Season For 2023
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2022

The third in a trilogy of 'This is...' seasons of curated cultural spotlights on big ideas from Northern Stage Artistic Director Natalie Ibu, This is Family is about doing life together.

THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION Announced At Milton Keynes Theatre, 17 - 22 October Photo THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION Announced At Milton Keynes Theatre, 17 - 22 October
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2022

The Shawshank Redemption is coming to Milton Keynes Theatre from 17 – 22 October.

THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION Will Tour the UK This Autumn Photo THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION Will Tour the UK This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2022

Based on Stephen King’s 1982 novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption and adapted by Owen O’Neill and Dave Johns, this thrilling stage production examines desperation, injustice, friendship and hope behind the claustrophobic bars of a maximum-security facility.

Fisherman's Friends Comes to Parr Hall Photo Fisherman's Friends Comes to Parr Hall
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2022

They have nine albums to their name as well as two feature films, a stage musical, a book and a TV documentary. They've played for royalty and to tens of thousands of fans in sell-out tours year in, year out.

THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION Opens This September in Oklahoma Photo THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION Opens This September in Oklahoma
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2021

When Andy Dufresne is convicted of murder and sentenced to life in the notorious Shawshank prison, he must find a way to keep himself and his hope alive by using his wits and forging friendships.

Broadway Licensing Acquires Rights to THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION Photo Broadway Licensing Acquires Rights to THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2019

Broadway Licensing has acquired the performance rights to The Shawshank Redemption, adapted by Owen O'Neill and Dave Johns from Stephen King's novel and subsequent film.

BWW Interview: Owen O'Neill of THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION at Metropolitan Ensemble Thea Photo BWW Interview: Owen O'Neill of THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION at Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre At The Warwick Theatre
by Paul Bolton - Apr 14, 2019

The Shawshank Redemption performs at the Warwick Theatre on Main Street in Kansas City, MO from April 4-21, 2019 The show runs close to 2 hours and has an intermission between the two acts. There are some scenes of brief nudity and simulated assault. Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre is located at 3927 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64111. There is ample parking behind the building. For tickets, call 816-569-3226. Visit www.metkc.org for more information or to purchase tickets online. Owen O'Neill interview

BWW Review: THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION at Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre At The Warwick  Photo BWW Review: THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION at Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre At The Warwick Theatre
by Paul Bolton - Apr 7, 2019

The Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre busts loose with an evocative new adaptation of "The Shawshank Redemption. Audiences cannot escape being drawn in by this beloved tale and the strong ensemble that director Bob Paisley has brought to the Warwick Theatre stage. The Shawshank Redemption performs at the Warwick Theatre on Main Street in Kansas City, MO from April 4-21, 2019 Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre is located at 3927 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64111. There is ample parking behind the building. For tickets, call 816-569-3226. Visit www.metkc.org for more information or to purchase tickets online.

Dave Johns Videos

STAGE TUBE: Preview Released for WaterTower's HOMEMADE FUSION
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jul 18, 2011

WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced a special Cabaret evening of Homemade Fusion, a concert of songs by Michael Kooman and Christopher Dimond. Homemade Fusion will be presented at WaterTower Theatre Friday, August 12 and 19 following the performance of Little Shop of Horrors, in association with Greyman Theatre Company. The performances will take place in the Addison Theatre Centre's upper lobby performance space at 10:30 pm. Admission is free. A cash bar will be available for both performances. Catch a preview in the video below!