Louis Johnson

THE WIZ Will Return to Broadway in 2024 Following National Tour

An all-new production of the Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz, adapted from The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, will embark on a national tour before returning to Broadway for a limited engagement in the 2023/24 season.

Alpha Omega Celebrates 50th Anniversary Season with ONCE UPON EL BARRIO

Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company, founded in 1972, celebrates its 50th Anniversary with the premiere of Once Upon El Barrio, conceived and choreographed by Enrique Cruz DeJesus, Artistic Director since 1998.  Inspiration for his new work has come from the writings of Piri Thomas, poet and author of Seven Long Times, and Savior, Savior, Hold My Hand, and the best-selling autobiography Down These Mean Streets. 

World Premiere of BAREFACE & More Announced for Ballet 5:8 2022-2023 Season

After celebrating a decade of beauty and innovation, Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer Julianna Rubio Slager today announceD the 2022-2023 season of Ballet 5:8, ambitiously launching the female and minority-led premiere ballet company into the next chapter.

Wright State Dance Presents Their First Virtual Spring Dance Concert

Wright State University Spring Dance Concert 2021 - The WSU Dance Ensemble will present a Virtual Spring Dance Concert this year.

Triple Threat Comes to Comedy Works South in March

Comedy Works has announced that Triple Threat will take place at Comedy Works South at the Landmark.

The Bessies Celebrated Artists And Arts Workers Tonight At Virtual Bessies Ceremony

The 36th Annual NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, reconceived this year to honor all of the 2019/20 nominated artists, took place tonight as a virtual ceremony.

Broadway Pianist/Composer/Arranger Timothy Graphenreed Has Passed Away at Age 68

Broadway composer/lyricist/author/musical director/vocal arranger/dance arranger/orchestrator/accompanist, best known for composing The Tornado, and Emerald City Ballet in the Broadway hit 'The Wiz,' Timothy Graphenreed, passed away March 1, 2020, at Mt. Sinai at the age of 68.

Dancer and Choreographer, Louis Johnson, Dies at Age 90

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Louis Johnson, dancer and choreographer, has died on March 31 at age 90.

MOVING BODY-MOVING IMAGE Festival Will Return to Barnard College

After its sold-out 2018 debut, the biennale MOVING BODY - MOVING IMAGE Festival, conceived and curated by the accomplished choreographer, dancer, teacher, and filmmaker Gabri Christa, returns to Barnard College.

Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center Donates Archives To Library For The Performing Arts

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts announced today that the Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center (THPAC) has donated its archives to the Library.