John Ondrasik

Five For Fighting to Play String Quartet Shows With Broadway Musicians
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 2, 2024

Beginning in September, Five For Fighting will be playing a series of special string quartet shows (all dates below). Ondrasik will be bringing top musicians including Tony-Award winning concertmaster and co-orchestrator of Moulin Rouge! The Musical Katie Kresek (Violin), Melissa Tong (Violin), who toured with Post Malone in 2023, and Broadway’s Chris Cardona (Viola) and Peter Sachon (Cello). 

Five For Fighting to Embark on Summer Tour
by Josh Sharpe - May 29, 2024

Grammy® nominated, platinum-selling artist, Five For Fighting (aka John Ondrasik) will be hitting the road this July and August, bringing along his band to play the songs his fans have loved for over two decades along with his recent viral sensations. To date, Five For Fighting, has released six studio albums, including the platinum certified America Town and The Battle for Everything; and the top-10 charting Two Lights, along with an EP and live albums. Find the tour dates here!

Review: FIVE FOR FIGHTING WITH STRING QUARTET at Uptown Theater Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - Mar 30, 2024

What did our critic think of FIVE FOR FIGHTING WITH STRING QUARTET at Uptown Theater Minneapolis?

Five For Fighting Will Perform With a String Quartet at the Fargo Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2024

Five For Fighting will perform with a String Quartet at the Fargo Theatre this month. The performance is on Tuesday, March 26th, 2024 at 8pm.

John Ondrasik of FIVE FOR FIGHTING and The Tullman Family Office to Launch 'Music Matters Challenge'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2024

GRAMMY nominated John Ondrasik of FIVE FOR FIGHTING and The Tullman Family Office, through its operational philanthropic wing Tullman Community Ventures,  are launching the 'Music Matters Challenge'. Learn more here!

Five For Fighting With String Quartet Returns To Thousand Oaks
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2023

Acclaimed singer and songwriter John Ondrasik, best known by his stage name Five for Fighting, brings his music to the intimate Scherr Forum on Friday, September 8, 2023 at 7:30 pm.

Jazz Singer Allison Adams Tucker Releases 'RETRO Trilogy'
by Michael Major - Apr 17, 2023

In addition to her “Wonderland”—a song conceived of at the Alice in Wonderland statue in New York’s Central Park and co-written with Sprague— she ends the EP with her rendition of Jeff Lynne’s “Mr. Blue Sky,” from Electric Light Orchestra’s 1977 album Out of the Blue. (The music video for “Wonderland” will be released with the album in April).

Jazz Singer Allison Adams Tucker Releases '1999,' the Third EP in Her 'RETRO Trilogy'
by Michael Major - Mar 13, 2023

Instead of introducing one tune, the vibrant and lucent vocalist releases three full EPs (six songs each) from January to March in anticipation of the April 14 release of her fourth CD, RETRO Trilogy on Allegato Music. '1977,' the first of the three EPs, was released in January, the second EP '1988' in March and '1999' is available now.

Interview: Five For Fighting's John Ondrasik Talks New Tour, Musical Theatre and Composing
by Kevin Pollack - Aug 8, 2022

Five for Fighting, featuring Grammy® nominated singer-songwriter John Ondrasik, will embark on a national 2022 16-city tour from July 22-August 12. The tour kicks off in Burnsville, Minnesota, with supporting act, The Verve Pipe, as Five For Fighting's Ondrasik will perform mega-hits such as Superman, 100 Years, and many more. The 16-city tour will also including stops in Atlantic City, New Jersey; St. Louis, Missouri; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and more.

Five for Fighting with Special Guest, The Verve Pipe, Bring a Night of Hits to The Ridgefield Playhouse for on July 26
by Grace Cutler - Jun 25, 2022

Five For Fighting and The Verve Pipe are teaming up for one night only to bring their hits to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 7:30pm as part of the Pepsi Rock Series Driven by North American Motor Car and 068 Magazine Singer Songwriter Series.

Five For Fighting With String Quartet Announced At SOPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2019

Five For Fighting, the one-man band of Grammy Award-nominated singer and songwriter John Ondrasik, will be accompanied by a dynamic string quartet when he rings in the festive holiday season at SOPAC on Thursday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Five For Fighting With String Quartet Comes To Thousand Oaks
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2018

Acclaimed singer and songwriter John Ondrasik, best known by his stage name Five for Fighting, brings his music to the intimate Scherr Forum today, October 27, 2018 at 7:30 pm.

Five For Fighting With String Quartet Comes To Thousand Oaks
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2018

Acclaimed singer and songwriter John Ondrasik, best known by his stage name Five for Fighting, brings his music to the intimate Scherr Forum on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 7:30 pm.

Five For Fighting to Release New Album 'Five For Fighting Live With String Quartet'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 29, 2018

Grammy-Nominated singer-songwriter, composer John Ondrasik, aka Five For Fighting, will be releasing a new album Five For Fighting Live With String Quartet. Together with the FFF string quartet Ondrasik will be on tour playing a series of unique and intimate dates beginning September 12, 2018 in Franklin, TN (tour dates below and here).  The new album will be exclusively available to those attending the shows until its release later this fall.  Five For Fighting will be playing the hits, such as “Superman” and “100 Years” along with fan favorites, 'Chances,” 'Two Lights,” 'What if,” and 'I Just Love You,” as well as adding songs from Ondrasik's twenty year+ catalogue. 

'Christmas Where You Are' Debuts At #2 On Mediabase Top Holiday Songs
by Emily Bruno - Nov 17, 2017

Grammy-Nominated artist's John Ondrasik aka Five For Fighting and Jim Brickman, who have collaborated on a special collaboration to send a message of thanks, love, and support to the troops this holiday season with the song, Christmas Where You Are debuted at #2 on the Mediabase Holiday Songs Chart, just behind Sia and ahead of Kelly Clarkson.

Stephen Schwartz Will Write Music for ABC Musical Pilot- HARMONY
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 3, 2017

According to Deadline, ABC has picked up a musical pilot, featuring music by broadway composer Stephen Schwartz and Five for Fighting's John Ondrasik.

Five For Fighting & Jim Brickman Collaborate On Christmas Song Honoring The Troops & Their Families
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2017

Grammy-Nominated artist's John Ondrasik aka Five For Fighting and Jim Brickman have announced a special collaboration to send a message of thanks, love, and support to the troops this holiday season with the song, Christmas Where You Are.

Park City Institute to Present Five for Fighting's John Ondrasik at Deer Valley Resort
by BWW News Desk - Aug 26, 2017

Platinum-selling recording artist John Ondrasik of Five For Fighting returns to the St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights Concert Series, on the Deer Valley Resort stage, Today, August 26, 2017. Ondrasik will perform with a string quartet.

Park City Institute to Present Five for Fighting's John Ondrasik at Deer Valley Resort
by BWW News Desk - Aug 10, 2017

Platinum-selling recording artist John Ondrasik of Five For Fighting returns to the St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights Concert Series, on the Deer Valley Resort stage, Saturday, August 26, 2017. Ondrasik will perform with a string quartet.

Park City Institute presents Smash Mouth, with Cracker, and The Romantics, 8/18
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2017

Hear the sounds of summer, loud and clear, when Park City Institute presents Smash Mouth, Cracker, and The Romantics, at the St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights Concert Series, on the Deer Valley Resort stage, Friday August 18, 2017.