John Farrar
Latest News on John Farrar:
Full Cast Set For New Musical TO SIR, WITH LOVE (Oct 7, 2025)
Wayne Brady Will Make West End Debut in New Musical of TO SIR, WITH LOVE (Sep 3, 2025)
XANADU Will Open at Gallery Theater in August (Aug 25, 2025)
Full Cast Set For New Musical TO SIR, WITH LOVE (Oct 7, 2025)
Wayne Brady Will Make West End Debut in New Musical of TO SIR, WITH LOVE (Sep 3, 2025)
XANADU Will Open at Gallery Theater in August (Aug 25, 2025)
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STAGE TUBE: 'We Go Together' - Paper Mill Playhouse's GREASE Audience Tries to Scat
by Stage Tube - 2014-06-10 16:46:09
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from Paper Mill's GREASE with Taylor Louderman, Bobby Conte Thornton & More
by Tyler Peterson - 2014-05-30 13:22:13
TV: Tell Me More! Meet the Company of Paper Mill Playhouse's GREASE- Plus a Performance Preview!
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-05-28 13:56:10
VIDEO: John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John Sing 'I Think You Might Like It' from New Holiday Album
by BWW News Desk - 2012-12-05 16:41:16
STAGE TUBE: Gina Milo, Chris Critelli, Rachel Rockwell and More at Drury Lane's XANADU After Party
by Stage Tube - 2012-09-19 17:23:12
STAGE TUBE: Gina Milo, Chris Critelli and More in Scenes from XANADU at Chicago's Drury Lane Theatre!
by Stage Tube - 2012-09-17 19:03:19
STAGE TUBE: ElizaBeth Stanley and Max Von Essen Talk XANADU Tour
by Jessica Lewis - 2009-12-18 17:05:32
News
Full Cast Set For New Musical TO SIR, WITH LOVE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025
Jess Folley, George Maguire, Chelsea Halfpenny, Kara Lane, Michael Vinsen and Elijah Millar complete the cast of the concert performances of TO SIR, WITH LOVE – A New Musical at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025
Jess Folley, George Maguire, Chelsea Halfpenny, Kara Lane, Michael Vinsen and Elijah Millar complete the cast of the concert performances of TO SIR, WITH LOVE – A New Musical at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.
Wayne Brady Will Make West End Debut in New Musical of TO SIR, WITH LOVE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2025
Five-time Emmy Award winner and multiple Grammy nominee, Wayne Brady, will star alongside Lulu in two concert performances of TO SIR, WITH LOVE. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2025
Five-time Emmy Award winner and multiple Grammy nominee, Wayne Brady, will star alongside Lulu in two concert performances of TO SIR, WITH LOVE. Learn more here!
XANADU Will Open at Gallery Theater in August
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 25, 2025
Gallery Theater in McMinnville will present Xanadu from August 29–September 21, 2025. Directed by Marla Nuttman, the glitter-filled musical comedy tells the story of a Greek muse who inspires the world’s first roller disco.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 25, 2025
Gallery Theater in McMinnville will present Xanadu from August 29–September 21, 2025. Directed by Marla Nuttman, the glitter-filled musical comedy tells the story of a Greek muse who inspires the world’s first roller disco.
Review: At Bill Hanney's North Shore Music Theatre, GREASE Is the Word and the Show to See
by R. Scott Reedy - Aug 16, 2025
When “Grease” premiered in 1971, the Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey musical about working-class teenagers at a Midwestern high school in the late 1950s was a gritty satire, first performed at a Chicago nightclub.
by R. Scott Reedy - Aug 16, 2025
When “Grease” premiered in 1971, the Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey musical about working-class teenagers at a Midwestern high school in the late 1950s was a gritty satire, first performed at a Chicago nightclub.
Lulu Will Lead New Musical of TO SIR, WITH LOVE For Two Performances Only
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2025
TO SIR, WITH LOVE is a newly reimagined stage adaptation of E.R. Braithwaite's powerful memoir features music and lyrics by John Farrar and Kara DioGuardi, with direction by acclaimed American director Sheldon Epps.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2025
TO SIR, WITH LOVE is a newly reimagined stage adaptation of E.R. Braithwaite's powerful memoir features music and lyrics by John Farrar and Kara DioGuardi, with direction by acclaimed American director Sheldon Epps.
Photos: First Look at Little Theatre Off Broadway’s XANADU
by Jerri Shafer - Jun 16, 2025
Check out first look photos of Little Theatre Off Broadway’s production of XANADU, running from June 13 - 29, 2025. Xanadu follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mount Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling artist.
by Jerri Shafer - Jun 16, 2025
Check out first look photos of Little Theatre Off Broadway’s production of XANADU, running from June 13 - 29, 2025. Xanadu follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mount Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling artist.
Theatre Three in Dallas Issues Emergency Appeal to Raise $200,000 to Avoid Closure
by Joshua Wright - May 14, 2025
Dallas’ Theatre Three has launched a $200,000 emergency fundraising campaign to avoid permanent closure, citing financial challenges from the pandemic and reduced arts funding.
by Joshua Wright - May 14, 2025
Dallas’ Theatre Three has launched a $200,000 emergency fundraising campaign to avoid permanent closure, citing financial challenges from the pandemic and reduced arts funding.
Review: XANADU at Springer Opera House
by Russell Warne - May 2, 2025
Does a show about a California artist work in the Deep South? Yes it does. Read our critic's review of Xanadu at the Springer Opera House.
by Russell Warne - May 2, 2025
Does a show about a California artist work in the Deep South? Yes it does. Read our critic's review of Xanadu at the Springer Opera House.
Spotlight: XANADU at Uptown Players
by BWW Special Offer - Apr 18, 2025
'XANADU' Brings the Magic to Dallas
by BWW Special Offer - Apr 18, 2025
'XANADU' Brings the Magic to Dallas
XANADU Coming to Dallas' Uptown Players in April
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 21, 2025
Uptown Players will present Xanadu, the campy, high-energy roller-disco musical that promises to bring neon lights, leg warmers, and a whole lot of fun to the Kalita Humphreys Theater from April 25 – May 4, 2025.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 21, 2025
Uptown Players will present Xanadu, the campy, high-energy roller-disco musical that promises to bring neon lights, leg warmers, and a whole lot of fun to the Kalita Humphreys Theater from April 25 – May 4, 2025.
John O’Hurley, Rachael Harris & More Join Wayne Brady Led TO SIR, WITH LOVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2024
The cast is complete for the concert reading of the new musical To Sir, with Love starring Wayne Brady at the Garry Marshall Theatre. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2024
The cast is complete for the concert reading of the new musical To Sir, with Love starring Wayne Brady at the Garry Marshall Theatre. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: GREASE at Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Oct 4, 2024
As an ensemble, the cast performs with great enthusiasm and precision. Read our critic's take.
by Barry Lenny - Oct 4, 2024
As an ensemble, the cast performs with great enthusiasm and precision. Read our critic's take.
Wayne Brady Will Lead Concert Production of TO SIR, WITH LOVE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2024
Wayne Brady, the five-time Emmy Award winner and Grammy nominee, and star of Broadway's The Wiz, will take on the role of Rick Braithwaite in a special concert adaptation of To Sir, With Love, set to be performed at the Garry Marshall Theatre in Burbank.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2024
Wayne Brady, the five-time Emmy Award winner and Grammy nominee, and star of Broadway's The Wiz, will take on the role of Rick Braithwaite in a special concert adaptation of To Sir, With Love, set to be performed at the Garry Marshall Theatre in Burbank.
Theatre Three Announces NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 And More 62nd Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2024
Theatre Three in Dallas announced its 62nd season featuring 4 musicals and 4 plays, including CARRIE: THE MUSICAL, NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812, INTIMATE APPAREL, and XANADU.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2024
Theatre Three in Dallas announced its 62nd season featuring 4 musicals and 4 plays, including CARRIE: THE MUSICAL, NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812, INTIMATE APPAREL, and XANADU.
Stray Dog Theatre To Present XANADU Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 20, 2024
Stray Dog Theatre (SDT) will continue its twenty-first season with a production of Xanadu at the Tower Grove Abbey.
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 20, 2024
Stray Dog Theatre (SDT) will continue its twenty-first season with a production of Xanadu at the Tower Grove Abbey.
Review: Broadway Talents Honor Olivia Newton-John at OC's Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - Jan 19, 2024
Hosted by Scott Coulter at OC's Segerstrom Center, this beautifully-curated 'greatest hits' showcase celebrating Olivia Newton-John provided an entertaining tribute, delivered via superb performances from the likes of Jessica Hendy, David Burnham, and Mike Schwitter, plus a first-person testimonial from her longtime producer John Farrar.
by Michael Quintos - Jan 19, 2024
Hosted by Scott Coulter at OC's Segerstrom Center, this beautifully-curated 'greatest hits' showcase celebrating Olivia Newton-John provided an entertaining tribute, delivered via superb performances from the likes of Jessica Hendy, David Burnham, and Mike Schwitter, plus a first-person testimonial from her longtime producer John Farrar.
Cast and Creative Team Set for XANADU At Skylight Music Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2023
Prepare to be blown away by a roller disco extravaganza as Skylight Music Theatre presents the electrifying musical Xanadu, running from January 26 to February 11, 2024. Based on the fan-favorite film starring Olivia Newton-John, this energetic production will transport you to the vibrant era of the 1980s, where roller skates, shoulder pads, legwarmers, and big hair ruled the day.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2023
Prepare to be blown away by a roller disco extravaganza as Skylight Music Theatre presents the electrifying musical Xanadu, running from January 26 to February 11, 2024. Based on the fan-favorite film starring Olivia Newton-John, this energetic production will transport you to the vibrant era of the 1980s, where roller skates, shoulder pads, legwarmers, and big hair ruled the day.
Olivia Newton-John's 'Totally Hot' to Be Reissued For 45th Anniversary
by Michael Major - Nov 17, 2023
In celebration of Newton-John’s first-ever platinum-certified album’s 45th anniversary, Totally Hot returns to vinyl for the first time in decades in two different options, in addition to being made available on CD and on all major digital platforms.
by Michael Major - Nov 17, 2023
In celebration of Newton-John’s first-ever platinum-certified album’s 45th anniversary, Totally Hot returns to vinyl for the first time in decades in two different options, in addition to being made available on CD and on all major digital platforms.
Kate Rockwell, Elizabeth Teeter, Jim Hogan & More to Star in TO SIR WITH LOVE Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2023
Ogunquit Playhouse in association with Lythgoe Family Productions will present a reading of the new musical To Sir With Love, based on the autobiographical novel by E.R. Braithwaite, on November 13, 2023 in New York.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2023
Ogunquit Playhouse in association with Lythgoe Family Productions will present a reading of the new musical To Sir With Love, based on the autobiographical novel by E.R. Braithwaite, on November 13, 2023 in New York.
Temple Theaters to Present XANADU in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2023
Get Disco Fever with Temple Theaters' production of XANADU in Philly! Experience the glitter, glitz, and roller disco magic of this Tony-nominated musical. Don't miss out on the 'irresistible' and 'most fun you'll have' show.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2023
Get Disco Fever with Temple Theaters' production of XANADU in Philly! Experience the glitter, glitz, and roller disco magic of this Tony-nominated musical. Don't miss out on the 'irresistible' and 'most fun you'll have' show.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has John Farrar written?
John Farrar has written 3 shows including Maggie May (Composer), Grease (Additional Material), Heathcliff (Composer).
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