Hall Johnson
Hall Johnson is a composer, playwright whose BroadwayWorld credits include The Green Pastures, Blue Holiday, and Run, Little Chillun.
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Photos: THE VILLAGE TRIP Festival to Present Classical Music in Greenwich Village
by Rachel Stone - Sep 24, 2026
The annual Village Trip festival will feature nearly a dozen concerts with world premieres by David Amram, Samuel Adler, and Anthony Davis, plus performances by the Horszowski Trio, Ahn Trio, and Cygnus Ensemble.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 24, 2026
The annual Village Trip festival will feature nearly a dozen concerts with world premieres by David Amram, Samuel Adler, and Anthony Davis, plus performances by the Horszowski Trio, Ahn Trio, and Cygnus Ensemble.
Photos: Classical Concert Season to Feature Ivakhiv, Bond and Village Trip
by Rachel Stone - Sep 16, 2026
The autumn classical concert season will present violinist Solomiya Ivakhiv's album release concert, composer Victoria Bond's tarot-inspired program at The Morgan Library, and programming from The Village Trip festival.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 16, 2026
The autumn classical concert season will present violinist Solomiya Ivakhiv's album release concert, composer Victoria Bond's tarot-inspired program at The Morgan Library, and programming from The Village Trip festival.
THE VILLAGE TRIP FESTIVAL Expands 2026 Program With New Events Celebrating Revolutionary Voices
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026
The Village Trip Festival will present additional 2026 programming, including a Janis Siegel concert with guest Lea DeLaria and a WONDERFUL TOWN walking tour led by Jamie Bernstein.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026
The Village Trip Festival will present additional 2026 programming, including a Janis Siegel concert with guest Lea DeLaria and a WONDERFUL TOWN walking tour led by Jamie Bernstein.
Greenwich Village Folk Festival to Mark 40th Anniversary With Concert
by Rachel Stone - Aug 14, 2026
The Village Trip will present a concert celebrating the Greenwich Village Folk Festival's 40th anniversary, featuring performers including Suzanne Vega, Noel Paul Stookey and John McCutcheon.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 14, 2026
The Village Trip will present a concert celebrating the Greenwich Village Folk Festival's 40th anniversary, featuring performers including Suzanne Vega, Noel Paul Stookey and John McCutcheon.
Countertenor John Holiday To Release Debut Album 'Over My Head' on PENTATONE
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
Countertenor John Holiday announced his debut album, Over My Head, on PENTATONE, blending spirituals, art song, and world premiere recordings by Theo Morrison and Carlos Simon, with pianist Kevin Miller.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
Countertenor John Holiday announced his debut album, Over My Head, on PENTATONE, blending spirituals, art song, and world premiere recordings by Theo Morrison and Carlos Simon, with pianist Kevin Miller.
George & Nora London Foundation Will Present A LOVE LETTER TO THE AMERICAS at Merkin Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2026
The George and Nora London Foundation will present soprano Shelén Hughes Camacho and baritone Joseph Parrish in recital on April 30 at Merkin Hall in New York City.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2026
The George and Nora London Foundation will present soprano Shelén Hughes Camacho and baritone Joseph Parrish in recital on April 30 at Merkin Hall in New York City.
Heritage Signature Chorale To Mark 26th Season With Concert Introducing The HSC Chamber Singers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2025
Fresh off the heels of its 25th Silver Anniversary Season, The Heritage Signature Chorale will press forward with its 26th Season Fall Concert: Reaching New Horizons introducing The HSC Chamber Singers.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2025
Fresh off the heels of its 25th Silver Anniversary Season, The Heritage Signature Chorale will press forward with its 26th Season Fall Concert: Reaching New Horizons introducing The HSC Chamber Singers.
New York Festival Of Song Will Open 2025–2026 Mainstage Series With SOUTH AMERICA, NORTH AMERICA: A LOVE STORY
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025
New York Festival of Song will launch its 2025–2026 Mainstage Series with South America, North America: A Love Story. Concert featuring Joseph Parrish and Shelén Hughes will take place November 20, 2025, at Merkin Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025
New York Festival of Song will launch its 2025–2026 Mainstage Series with South America, North America: A Love Story. Concert featuring Joseph Parrish and Shelén Hughes will take place November 20, 2025, at Merkin Hall
Photos: SABACHTHANI Premieres At Gardens Presbyterian Church
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2025
On Saturday, May 3, Gardens Presbyterian Church hosted the premiere of “Sabachthani” — a cantata set to Psalm 22 by award-winning and internationally performed composer Daniel Gowans. Check out photos.
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2025
On Saturday, May 3, Gardens Presbyterian Church hosted the premiere of “Sabachthani” — a cantata set to Psalm 22 by award-winning and internationally performed composer Daniel Gowans. Check out photos.
The Heritage Signature Chorale Marks Silver Anniversary With Celebration Concert
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2025
The Heritage Signature Chorale proudly announces its 25th Silver Anniversary Celebration Concert, to be held this month at First Congregational United Church of Christ.
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2025
The Heritage Signature Chorale proudly announces its 25th Silver Anniversary Celebration Concert, to be held this month at First Congregational United Church of Christ.
SONGS OF THE HEART To Feature The World Premiere Of SABACHTHANI at Gardens Presbyterian Church
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2025
Gardens Presbyterian Church will host Songs of the Heart - a concert featuring soprano Nat Simone, mezzo-soprano Madison Marie McIntosh, and pianist Yinyu Li. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2025
Gardens Presbyterian Church will host Songs of the Heart - a concert featuring soprano Nat Simone, mezzo-soprano Madison Marie McIntosh, and pianist Yinyu Li. Learn more!
Composer Julia Perry's Previously Unavailable Catalog Of Music Published By Videmus Inc.
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 8, 2024
Videmus Inc. has announced that through a new relationship with Boosey & Hawkes, one of the world's leading classical music publishers, it will make available the previously unpublished music of composer Julia Perry.
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 8, 2024
Videmus Inc. has announced that through a new relationship with Boosey & Hawkes, one of the world's leading classical music publishers, it will make available the previously unpublished music of composer Julia Perry.
Photos: New Episodes Of 'One Voice: The Songs We Share' Airing On PBS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2021
The American Pops Orchestra presents two new episodes of 'ONE VOICE: THE SONGS WE SHARE.' The episodes, entitled “Country” and “American Roots,” will be broadcast back to back on Friday, October 29, 2021 (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS Video App.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2021
The American Pops Orchestra presents two new episodes of 'ONE VOICE: THE SONGS WE SHARE.' The episodes, entitled “Country” and “American Roots,” will be broadcast back to back on Friday, October 29, 2021 (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS Video App.
American Pops Orchestra Announces the Release of Two New Episodes of ONE VOICE: THE SONGS WE SHARE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2021
The American Pops Orchestra announced today the release of two new episodes of ONE VOICE: THE SONGS WE SHARE, as part of #PBSForTheArts. The episodes, entitled “Country” and “American Roots,” will be broadcast back to back on Friday, October 29, 2021 (check local listings) on PBS.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2021
The American Pops Orchestra announced today the release of two new episodes of ONE VOICE: THE SONGS WE SHARE, as part of #PBSForTheArts. The episodes, entitled “Country” and “American Roots,” will be broadcast back to back on Friday, October 29, 2021 (check local listings) on PBS.
BWW Feature: Virtual Opera Streaming This Week 3/9
by Maria Nockin - Mar 9, 2021
Mar 13 and 14, San Francisco Opera presents Wagner’s Die Walküre. Chief god Wotan fathers the hero Siegmund to regain control of the ring. But, when confronted with the futility of his dream, Wotan is forced to forsake not only his son but also his beloved daughter, the warrior-maiden Brünnhilde. Wagner’s opera has English supertitles.
by Maria Nockin - Mar 9, 2021
Mar 13 and 14, San Francisco Opera presents Wagner’s Die Walküre. Chief god Wotan fathers the hero Siegmund to regain control of the ring. But, when confronted with the futility of his dream, Wotan is forced to forsake not only his son but also his beloved daughter, the warrior-maiden Brünnhilde. Wagner’s opera has English supertitles.
Celebrating Black History Month: Spotlight On Juanita Hall, the First Black Tony Award Winner
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2021
Juanita Hall was an American musical theatre and film actress. 1950, Hall became the first Black actor to win a Tony Award, for her portrayal of Bloody Mary in the original Broadway production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2021
Juanita Hall was an American musical theatre and film actress. 1950, Hall became the first Black actor to win a Tony Award, for her portrayal of Bloody Mary in the original Broadway production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific.
BWW Feature: ONLINE OPERA VIRTUAL TOUR SEPT 12-19 at Home Computer Screens
by Maria Nockin - Sep 12, 2020
Los Angeles Operaa??s program of music from Golden Age Musicals features pianist/curator Brendon Shapiro, and the company's 2019/20 young artists, Anthony Ciaramitaro, Sarah Vautour, Robert Stahley, Taylor Raven, Alaysha Fox, Sylvia Da??Eramo, Tiffany Townsend, Gabriela Flores, Michael J. Hawk, and Erica Petrocelli singing music by Bernstein, Cahn, Lerner, Kern, Gershwin, Rodgers, Porter, Wright/Borodin, Herman, Romberg, and Loesser.
by Maria Nockin - Sep 12, 2020
Los Angeles Operaa??s program of music from Golden Age Musicals features pianist/curator Brendon Shapiro, and the company's 2019/20 young artists, Anthony Ciaramitaro, Sarah Vautour, Robert Stahley, Taylor Raven, Alaysha Fox, Sylvia Da??Eramo, Tiffany Townsend, Gabriela Flores, Michael J. Hawk, and Erica Petrocelli singing music by Bernstein, Cahn, Lerner, Kern, Gershwin, Rodgers, Porter, Wright/Borodin, Herman, Romberg, and Loesser.
Hammonds House Digital Presents Black Classical Muse Concert On June 28
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2020
Hammonds House Museum, through their new Hammonds House Digital programming, is creating and curating rich arts and cultural experiences that reach audiences beyond the walls of the museum.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2020
Hammonds House Museum, through their new Hammonds House Digital programming, is creating and curating rich arts and cultural experiences that reach audiences beyond the walls of the museum.
Hammonds House Kicks Off Virtual Programs With Music From Black Classical Composers
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2020
Hammonds House Museum, through their new Hammonds House Digital programming, is creating and curating rich arts and cultural experiences that reach audiences beyond the walls of the museum.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2020
Hammonds House Museum, through their new Hammonds House Digital programming, is creating and curating rich arts and cultural experiences that reach audiences beyond the walls of the museum.
NYFOS Unearths Rare Songs From Harlem's Gay Underground
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2019
THE NEW YORKER NEW YORK FESTIVAL OF SONG presents a new show that sheds light on Harlem's gay underground: Tain't Nobody's Business If I Do: Songs from Gay Harlem
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2019
THE NEW YORKER NEW YORK FESTIVAL OF SONG presents a new show that sheds light on Harlem's gay underground: Tain't Nobody's Business If I Do: Songs from Gay Harlem
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