Eric Johnson News

Honolulu Theatre for Youth has announced the world premiere of its digital production of Stories of Oceania by The HTY Ensemble.

The series provides stunning new revelations about Lyndon B. Johnson’s presidency and reveals Lady Bird as Johnson’s closest advisor and most indispensable political partner.

ABC News announced today it will launch a groundbreaking primetime newscast, the first broadcast network newsmagazine that aims to put Black life in America front and center.

Honolulu Theatre for Youth has announce the premiere of its digital production of The Carp Who Would Not Quit and Other Animal Stories by Reiko Ho and the HTY Ensemble. The show is the second offering in HTY's 2021 virtual season.

Premium network EPIX® today announced the U.S. debut of season two of the spy-thriller series Condor, from MGM Television and Skydance Television.

Eliza Gilkyson, the two-time GRAMMY-nominated (2006/2014) folk singer, songwriter and activist is one of the most respected musicians in Folk Roots/Americana music today.

Today (November 19) in live streaming: Luba Mason visits Backstage Live, Andrew Barth Feldman guests on Ten Minute Tidbits, and so much more!

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with a spotlight on NEA & CARES Act in Theatre with NEA Chairman, Mary Anne Carter joined by Matt Gutschick (Rose Theater), Jamil Jude (True Colors), Jonelle Procope Apollo Theater), Emika Abe (Woolly Mammoth), Leslie Ishii (Perseverance Theatre), Stephanie Ybarra (Baltimore Center Stage) and Eric Johnson (Honolulu Theatre).

 Crossroads Theatre Company members, patrons and supporters will be able to experience a free of charge, live on-line performance event produced by the Kennedy Center in partnership with the New Jersey Theatre Alliance before Crossroadsa?? season opener. 

Honolulu Theatre for Youth announces the premiere of Season 2 of The HI Way, HTY's hit television show which brings the magic of HTY's educational stage performances and the resident ensemble's creative energy into a digital format for viewing at home on any device. 

Kacey Johansing has announced her new album, No Better Time. The albums lead single, 'I Try', and it's accompanying visual are premiering at Talkhouse with a foreword by Eric Johnson (Fruit Bats, Bonny Light Horseman). It's a beautiful song about self-love and body positivity, and a strong contendor for song of the summer.

There’s something to be said about the ingenuity it takes to put a group of great musicians together in a great room to record great songs and having them all coming together in one take.

Black and Latinx Dallas theatre companies will host a virtual Q & A entitled, 'New Policies to Support the Protest', with three authors of a 10-point plan to reform policing in Dallas in light of George Floyd's murder and protests that have shaken the city.

BBC AMERICA announced today the cast of its award-winning original series, Orphan Black, will reunite for a two-episode table reading to be streamed from the official Orphan Black Facebook page on Sunday, May 17th at 3:00pm ET/ 12:00pm PT. 

With the health and safety of our community our top priority, The Broward Center has postponed or cancelled all upcoming performances, activities and events at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and Parker Playhouse for the coming weeks due to the impact of COVID-19. They continue to follow the guidance of local and state officials and remain prepared to respond to evolving circumstances. With the large number of cancelled performances at the height of our season, they are working actively with presenting partners and artist management to reschedule performances wherever possible.

Honolulu Theatre for Youth premieres Episode 1 of The HI Waya?" a?oebringing theatre to your home.a?? The HI Way will bring the magic of HTY's educational stage performances and the resident ensemble's  creative energy into a digital format for viewing at home on any device. 

Ruth Eckerd Hall and The Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre have announced rescheduled concerts and events.

Honolulu Theatre for Youth introduces The HI Way, new digital content for families and children.

The Arts have always been a means of connection and communicationa?" something the artists at Honolulu Theatre for Youth know well.  Current circumstances may seem dire, but social distancing does not have to mean social isolation.  The artists at HTY are taking the company in a new direction to meet the challenges the global community is facing.