Ryan Johnson

Jacob’s Pillow Opens Landmark New Doris Duke Theatre, Designed by Mecanoo Architects
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2025

Jacob’s Pillow has officially opened the doors to the newly reimagined Doris Duke Theatre, a cutting-edge, purpose-built dance venue that will serve as a global hub for artistic innovation at the intersection of movement and technology.

The National Center For Choreography-Akron Hosts Free Inside The Dancer's Studio Event
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2025

The National Center for Choreography-Akron (NCCAkron) will present Inside the Dancer's Studio: Live with Ryan K. Johnson, a free public event at the Lincoln Theatre in Columbus, OH.

Discovery Unveils 2025 'Shark Week' Programming Coming in July
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 23, 2025

From an unprecedented underwater dance competition to pulse-pounding recreations of terrifying shark attacks, Discovery’s Shark Week delivers epic footage and groundbreaking scientific discoveries during the iconic annual programming event, beginning Sunday, July 20 at 8PM ET/PT.  

Ayodele Casel Returns to The Joyce with a World Premiere
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2025

The Joyce Theater Foundation will present the return of tap visionary Ayodele Casel in Ayodele Casel: THE REMIX, a new work that pays tribute to the music, movement, and cultural spirit of the 1990s.

Jacob's Pillow Reveals Opening Week of Doris Duke Theatre and Full Event Schedule for Festival 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2025

Tickets are now on sale for the Jacob's Pillow's full schedule of programming at this summer’s 93rd annual Dance Festival. Learn more about the upcoming events and see how to attend.

Jared Hart Surprise-Releases First Solo Offering in 10 Years
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 3, 2025

Jared Hart has released The Condor, the brand new, four-song EP from the revered New Jersey-based singer-songwriter. Serving as Hart’s first solo offering in 10 years, The Condor examines our mortality and the lasting imprints that close friends who have passed continue to place onto our own lives. Listen to it now.

Hennepin Theatre Trust Names Josh Howard To Its Board Of Directors
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2024

Hennepin Theatre Trust welcomes Josh Howard, chief investment officer of Bremer Bank, to its board of directors, bringing over 20 years of financial services experience to the nonprofit.

Mark Morris Dance Group Kicks Off Festival 2023 With THE LOOK OF LOVE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2023

Mark Morris Dance Group will kick off Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival 2023, with the evening-length work The Look of Love as the season's first week-long engagement in the Ted Shawn Theatre, from June 28-July 2.

Singing Actors Awarded Three-Way Tie For First Place In Unprecedented Lenya Competition Result
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2023

The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music announced the unprecedented awarding of three First Prizes in the 25th annual Lenya Competition.

Hennepin Theatre Trust Announces New Board Members
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2023

Hennepin Theatre Trust has announced two new members to its board of directors. Gerardo Casahonda, senior director of indirect tax at Thomson Reuters and Trisha Duncan, director of Minnesota community relations for Xcel Energy start their tenure on the board Thursday, Jan. 26. Andrea Mokros, current vice chair of the Trust's board of directors, has been elected to follow Travis Barkve as chair of the board and officially begins her term as chair today.

The International Association Of Blacks In Dance Announces Teachers For On The 1 | A Dance Class Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2023

The International Association of Blacks in Dance has announced the world-renowned dance faculty and celebrated instructors for on the 1 | a dance class series from January 26-28, 2023 at various times from 10:30am-6:00pm at Canada's National Ballet School.

Opera Saratoga Presents SKY ON SWINGS
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2022

Opera Saratoga announces updated casting and ticket information for its innovative new festival model that embraces partnerships with multiple venues across the region. The 2022 Summer Festival continues with:

Opera Saratoga Announces Updated Casting And Ticket Information For 2022 Summer Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2022

Opera Saratoga announces updated casting and ticket information for its innovative new festival model that embraces partnerships with multiple venues across the region.

Geoffrey Johnson, Tony Award Winning Casting Director, Has Passed Away
by Robert Diamond - Nov 28, 2021

Geoffrey Johnson, renowned casting director, passed away Friday, November 26th in his sleep of respiratory failure at Henry J Carter Hospital, NY, NY at the age of 91.

BWW Feature: NUNSENSE THE MEGA-MUSICAL By Torrance Theatre Company
by Shari Barrett - Aug 2, 2021

Torrance Theatre Company presents NUNSENSE: THE MEGA-MUSICAL with music, lyrics, and book by Dan Goggin. The musical runs for two weekends August 13-21 at the James Armstrong Theater, 3330 Civic Center Drive in Torrance, 90503. Join the Little Sisters of Hoboken as they try to raise some much needed funds for the convent by presenting a 'talent' show. Catchy tunes, tap-dancing nuns, a wise-cracking puppet, and some of the funniest sisters you've ever seen guarantee a great night at the theatre for everyone!

2020-2021 SEASON FULL OF HISTORIC FIRSTS AT OPERA THEATRE OF SAINT LOUIS
by Steve Callahan - Oct 19, 2020

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis announces adventurous season of streaming and out-door opera.

Ball State's Department of Theatre Presents INTERTEXTUALITY
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2020

Ball State's Department of Theatre will present INTERTEXTUALITY this weekend.

Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, August 25- with Patrick Page, Kerry Butler, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 25, 2020

Today (August 25) in live streaming: the premiere episode of Next Year, Some Year, the Schuyler Sisters unite for Latino Victory Fund, and so much more!

VIDEO: Watch Ayodele Casel's Diary of a Tap Dancer V.6: Us Episode 6: Ryan Johnson & Amanda Castro
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2020

In Episode 6, tap artists Ryan Johnson and Amanda Castro share their life experiences as a Black American and Puerto Rican American respectively, and explore how the legacy of their ancestors impacts their personal identities and dance styles. 

Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, August 18- with Billy Porter, Alice Ripley and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 18, 2020

Today (August 18) in live streaming: Stephanie J. Block sings with Seth Rudetsky, The Muny Variety Hour finale, and so much more!