John O'Neill

Maryland Ensemble Presents SOUTH & SAINTS
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2023

Since its inception in the summer of 1997 Maryland Ensemble Theatre has premiered over 60 new works and South & Saints is MET’s 20th mainstage world premiere! South & Saints brings together community storytelling and civic engagement, elevating the voices of Frederick’s rich African-American and Black community and their considerable contributions to the landscape of Frederick as we know it today. 

HARMONY: A NEW MUSICAL Original Cast Album Set To Be Recorded
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2022

Harmony: A New Musical, starring musical theatre icons Chip Zien (Into the Woods, Caroline, Or Change) and Sierra Boggess (The Little Mermaid, The Phantom of the Opera), has announced the recording of their original cast album, to be produced by Barry Manilow and co-produced by Lawrence Manchester. Jill Dell'Abate is the Production Manager.

HARMONY: A NEW MUSICAL Opens Tomorrow Night At National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2022

Harmony: A New Musical, starring musical theatre icons Chip Zien (Into the Woods, Caroline, Or Change) and Sierra Boggess (The Little Mermaid, The Phantom of the Opera), opens this Wednesday night to a sold-out crowd at National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene.

Previews And Rush Policy Announced For HARMONY: A NEW MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2022

Harmony: A New Musical, starring musical theatre icons Chip Zien (Into the Woods, Caroline, Or Change) and Sierra Boggess (The Little Mermaid, The Phantom of the Opera), opens in previews this Wednesday, March 23, 2022, for a limited, seven-week run.

Dick Cavett to Receive WGAE's Evelyn F. Burkey Award at 2022 Writers Guild Awards
by Michael Major - Mar 14, 2022

In 1966, Cavett wrote and hosted the special, WHERE IT’S AT, produced by Bud Yorkin and Norman Lear. In 1968, Cavett was hired by ABC to host THIS MORNING, which was renamed THE DICK CAVETT SHOW and moved to prime time and then to late night, where it ran opposite THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JOHNNY CARSON.

Traverse Theatre's Leading Class Act Programme Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Performances Of Short Scripts By Young Edinburgh Residents
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2022

This year's stories have been created by students from five local secondary schools - Craigroyston Community High School, Craigmount High School, Forrester High School, Broughton High School and Royal High School – who have participated in the Traverse's flagship education project, Class Act, since October 2021. 

Traverse Announces First Stages Festival 2022
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2022

The Traverse today announces the Spring 2022 edition of its First Stages Festival, a celebration of storytelling and creativity, with skills development opportunities for creatives at any stage of their career. With all workshops and interactive events being delivered digitally, we invite those keen to explore their creativity to attend from anywhere around the world. 

UNDER MILK WOOD to be Presented for One Weekend Only At UIW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2021

Dylan Thomas's masterpiece UNDER MILK WOOD: a play for voices, will be presented by the Extended Run Players of the University of the Incarnate Word on Friday, October 22 at 7 pm and Saturday October 23 at 2 pm. Performances are in the recital hall, Seddon Hall, in the University's music building.

THIS IS PARADISE By Michael John O'Neill Wins Popcorn Writing Award 2021
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2021

Michael John O'Neill's THIS IS PARADISE has won this year's Popcorn Writing Award. The story centres around Kate who watches the historic moment of the Good Friday Agreement unfold. She receives a phone call that forces her to face her past; her ex-lover, the river, the trauma - it all comes flooding back.

Shortlist Revealed For Popcorn Writing Award 20
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2021

The only major award to celebrate new writing at the Edinburgh Fringe announces Please, Feel Free to Share by Rachel Causer; My Voice Was Heard But It Was Ignored by Nana-Kofi Kufuor; This is Paradise by Michael John O'Neill; and The Cracks by Siân Rowland as shortlisted finalists for the 2021 prize.

Further Details Announced For Traverse Festival 21 Shows
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2021

As previously announced, the Traverse will be presenting three productions at Edinburgh's newest Festival venue, MultiStory, including two A Play, A Pie and A Pint shows which will play on alternate days.

First Shows Of Traverse Festival 2021 Announced
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2021

Audiences will be back into Traverse 1 for the first time since March 2020, for the world premiere of Frances Poet's Still – a cathartic story of life, love and loss which takes place in familiar Edinburgh locations.

Traverse Theatre Kicks Off 2021 With First Stages Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2021

The Traverse will kick off its 2021 programming with its biggest ever series of creative development activity with its First Stages Festival.

VIDEO: Matt Bomer Talks Epic Karaoke Nights With the BOYS IN THE BAND Cast
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 8, 2020

Matt Bomer shares how his adoration for The Beastie Boys is like eating popcorn, lays out the plot for his film The Boys in the Band and talks about the epic karaoke nights he had with the cast when the show was on Broadway.

VIDEO: Matt Bomer Talks About Covering Kelly's Song on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 6, 2020

Kelly Clarkson admits to Matt Bomer the she saw his cover of her song, 'People Like Us,' on 'Doom Patrol' and loves that the lyrics really connected to the LGBTQ+ community. Tune in to the show for more with Matt and Kelly!

National Theatre Of Scotland Announces New Digital And Streamed Theatre Projects
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2020

The National Theatre of Scotland is set to continue its new work over the coming months, with an innovative mix of streamed theatre and digital projects, including two new productions from leading Scottish creatives Hannah Lavery and Adura Onashile, both addressing urgent contemporary and historical issues around race in Scotland today.

VIDEO: Matt Bomer Talks THE BOYS IN THE BAND on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 29, 2020

Matt Bomer talks about reuniting with the Broadway cast of 'The Boys in the Band' for the film adaptation.

Matt Bomer, Sara Bareilles, and More Guest on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN Next Week
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 25, 2020

Nationally syndicated morning talk show “Live with Kelly and Ryan” announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of Sept. 28 – Oct. 2.

Jim Parsons & Matt Bomer Will Promote THE BOYS IN THE BAND on CBS THIS MORNING
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 24, 2020

Jim Parson and Matt Bomer will appear on 'CBS This Morning' next Wednesday to promote the upcoming film adaptation of 'The Boys in the Band.' 

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Pushes Premiere Date of Musical HARMONY by Barry Manilow to 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2019

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (Artistic Director Zalmen Mlotek and Executive Director Dominick Balletta), in association with Tony Award-winning Producer Ken Davenport, today announced that New York debut of the new musical Harmony by the legendary Barry Manilow and his longtime collaborator Bruce Sussman will be postponed until 2021 at the Museum of Jewish Heritage a?" A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, Edmond J. Safra Plaza, 36 Battery Place, NYC. The show was previously scheduled to start performances on February 11, 2020.