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Ariana Johns is the Producing Artistic Director 0f Vampingo Productions. Ariana produces Theatre, Art Salons, cabaret and short films.  As a writer, lyricist, actor, singer, producer and director, she has worked professionally both on and off stage. Vampingo Productions recently produced the new musical comedy (for which Ariana wrote the lyrics), BUZZ, SON OF A BEE...an actor's life for me, with book by Andrew Johns, and music by Darryl Curry, for a special engagement in NYC, raising funds for several pollinator preservation organizations.
Her plays and comedy revues have been produced on both coasts and regionally, and in February 2018, Ariana was selected by the Dramatists Guild Foundation as one of three playwrights to have work presented as a part of the Women's Voices Theatre Festival, sponsored by the National New Play Network; Current projects include the new musical, GLAMOUR & GRIT, with Darryl Curry, (Eugene O'Neill NMTF Finalist 2021); VANGARI: THE mother/daughter cabaret with Evangeline Johns and Darryl Curry, at Don't Tell Mama; public readings of Shakespeare, Williams and others with Eric Ransom's Dead Playwrights Society; a seies of Art Salons with new writing and music, PORTABLE STRANGERS, as well as a book of original writing, also titled Portable Strangers. She's an active member of the Musical Theatre Factory, the Off Broadway Alliance, WomenArts, and several other Theatre and Arts organizations, as well as numerous Environmental advocacy organizations. Ariana also represents and sells original paintings, prints, pookahs (small sculptures) and greeting cards by Andrew Johns at andrewjohnsart.com (two of his theatre-themed cards are carried by The Drama Book Shop). There you can also view and find information on his wonderful murals, and lots more. Cheers!

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Latest Standings Released For The For 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards


The final standings have been announced as of Tuesday, December 27th for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards


The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The For 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards


Voting is now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Photos: First Look at VANGARI: FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK at Don't Tell Mama


Don’t Tell Mama welcomed back VANGARI! NYC’s favorite mother/daughter cabaret duo Evangeline and Ariana Johns, with Musical Director Darryl Curry, on Thursday, October 13th. Check out photos from the performance here.

Vampingo Productions Presents the Final Performance of VANGARI: Funny You Should Ask!


Vampingo Productions presents the final performance of VANGARI: Funny You Should Ask!

Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards; Latest Stats Announced!


Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor events which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards; Latest Standings Announced!


Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor events which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards; First Stats Announced!


Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor events which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

NYC Artist Corps Members Are Offering 100+ Free Public Engagements Across the City Through the End of September


This month, New Yorkers can enjoy more than 100 free visual art, music, dance, theater, and multidisciplinary public programs being offered by members of the New York City Artist Corps.

PORTABLE STRANGERS: A Salon of Words and Music to be Presented in September


Presenting the first in a series of Salons featuring new writing and music, Portable Strangers: a salon of words & music from NYC. September 19th @ 6:00 pm, Studios 353, 353 W. 48th St. (8th/9th) Free!

Watch THEatre ACCELERATOR 'Shark Tank' Style Live Pitches 5/15 At 2PM ET


Watch the immersive musical theatre development accelerator live Shark-Tank-style pitch session where participants present their shows to theatre and tech industry veterans!

Writers Announced For Apples And Oranges THEatre ACCELERATOR Spring 2020 Cohort


Applying the model that accelerates technology start-ups, The APPLES AND ORANGES ARTS THEatre ACCELERATOR treats storytellers as founders and creates an opportunity for participants to interact with professionals in storytelling, production, distribution, and mentors in the business of show business.

Evangeline Johns Is TORCHING THE BLUES


In TORCHING THE BLUES, Evangeline Johns sings an eclectic mix of songs by Bessie Smith, Harold Arlen, Billie Holliday and more-from 'Kiss of Fire' to 'Down and Out, 'Fine and Mellow' to 'Sugar in My Bowl'. With special appearances by Ariana Johns on vocals, and backed by dancers Max McGuire and Mark Mindek, the show is a lively celebration of the blues.

VANJARI: The Mother/Daughter Cabaret Debuts July 8th


Vampingo Productions presents VANJARI: The Mother/Daughter Cabaret, starring Evangeline Johns and Ariana Johns in MIXED BAGS. Musical Direction by Darryl Curry and Staging by Max McGuire & Mark Mindek.

INTO THE WOODS Brings Storybook Characters, Toe-Tapping Music, and All of The Drama to Escondido


Classic fairy tales weave together like delicate rainbow threads (in hues of red, gold, white, and more...) to build an intricate, complex and epic musical that still somehow bears all of the hallmarks of reality. 

Photo Flash: BUZZ, SON OF A BEE...AN ACTOR'S LIFE FOR ME Continues Limited Engagement


BUZZ, Son of a Bee...an actor's life for me is an effervescent new musical comedy that joyfully weaves together the lives of eight individuals.

Bee Advocacy Takes the Stage in BUZZ, SON OF A BEE


BUZZ is a timely musical with two hearts-One, the coming together of eight diverse characters who eventually form a Company, and in so doing, a Connection, via a strange catalyst...Bees. Saving bees--one song at a time--and spreading love & laughter--that's what makes this musical sparkle

New Musical 'BUZZ, SON OF A BEE' Flies Into The Sargent Theatre This Spring


A special limited-engagement run of BUZZ...Son of a Bee, a new musical comedy spotlighting the actor's life is set to open March 24th at The Sargent Theatre.

Vampingo Productions to Present BUZZ...SON OF A BEE at the Metropolitan Room on 4/16


Vampingo Productions has announced that it will present a condensed (75-minute) presentation of Buzz...Son of a Bee, a new musical comedy spotlighting the actor's life - featuring a book by Andrew Johns, lyrics by Ariana Johns and music by Darryl Curry. The show will take place on April 16th at 9:30pm at the Metropolitan Room, 34 W. 22nd St, NYC 10010, Tickets are $15, w/a 2 beverage minimum. http://www.metropolitanroom.com

Vampingo Productions to Present Backer Presentations of New Musical BUZZ, SON OF A BEE


Vampingo Productions has announced that it will present two special backers presentations of Buzz…Son Of A Bee, a new musical comedy spotlighting the actor's life - featuring a book by Andrew Johns, Lyrics by Ariana Johns and music by Darryl Curry. Both presentations will take place at the Actor's Temple Theatre (339 West 47th Street) on Monday, November 2nd at 2PM & 7PM. Tickets are free. http://www.buzzsonofabee.com  

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