TRUE NORTH recently transformed the New York Estonian House into a Nordic-Baltic dreamscape, an immersive showcase featuring over 50 celebrated artists from eight countries. Check out photos of the production.
Nordic and Baltic artistry will take center stage in New York City this Earth Day, as TRUE NORTH, a one-night-only immersive showcase, unveils its all-star lineup of performers.
The Finnish singer-songwriter is channeling her journey into Nordic Artists of New York, a collective uniting expat creatives through mentorship, collaboration, and a shared mission to amplify their voices in NYC's competitive arts scene.
See photos from opening night of the off-Broadway premiere of Distant Thunder: A New American Musical, the first mainstream Indigenous musical in New York City.
Watcher in the Woods: a new musical opened a showcase production last night, September 12, at Urbanstages (259 West 30th Street) Based on the novel by Florence Engel Randall, the show is written by Douglas Thompson (Book & Lyrics) and Johanna Telander (Score). See photos from the show.
The complete cast has been revealed for the fully staged showcase production of the new musical in development, WATCHER IN THE WOODS. See who is starring and learn more about the production.
Producers announced a fully staged showcase production of the new musical in development, WATCHER IN THE WOODS, music & orchestrations by Johanna Telander, book & lyrics by Douglas Thompson, music direction by Brian Walters, directed by Chase Kniffen, based on the 1976 novel by Florence Engel Randall.
Producers announced an industry reading of the new musical in development WATCHER IN THE WOODS. Check out all of the details on who will star and who leads the creative team here.
Johanna Telander, acclaimed for her Grammy-considered work on 'Kalevala the Musical's Concept Album,' unveils her latest single, 'For You To Know'. This release marks a significant evolution in Telander's musical journey, blending her signature sound with an invigorating pop vibrancy inspired by luminaries such as Robyn and Ellie Goulding.
The 'Gray Land' soundtrack composed by Johanna Telander is available now! If not, The pop-rock-leaning score of this new and promising short film is mixed by Jay Alton at Alton Audio and mastered by Brian Lucey at Magic Garden Mastering. Check out photos from the recording session here!
New York-based Finnish-American singer-songwriter Johanna Telander releases holiday single 'Little Angel' with an empowering message of hope and snowy miracles. Listen to the folk waltz with dulcet vocals and celtic harp that brings a sense of fantasy and wonder.
Johanna Telander releases a music video for 'Sandcastles,' a raw and honest portrayal of life's finiteness and bittersweet endings. The video bids farewell to summer and teases her upcoming holiday single, 'Little Angel.'
Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing soundtrack composed by Johanna Telander for Quentin Garzón's 'Gray Land' short film. Available now on all major music platforms. Experience the perfect harmony between visuals and music.
Get a glimpse behind the lens as Broadway stars Grace Stockdale, The Voice finalist Lilli Passero, Avionce Hoyles, Elena Ramos Pascullo, and Taylor Harvey join forces in the recording studio for Quentin Garzón's musical short film, 'Gray Land.'
Producer Douglas Thompson announced development of the musical WATCHER IN THE WOODS, based on the 1976 novel by Florence Engel Randall, with music by Johanna Telander, book & lyrics by Douglas Thompson, and directed by Saki Kawamura.
The song is beautifully produced and mixed by Jay Alton and features a heart-wrenching violin track by Scott Tran. Inspired by pop lyrics with depth, such as those written by Joni Mitchell, Tori Amos, and Sinead O’Connor, Johanna speaks her truths in a timeless world reminiscent of the dramatic Roxette ballads of the 90s.
Take a look back at Kalevala The Musical Lead Producer Quentin Garzón's 'Lemminkäinen' work session on the other side of the booth in the video here.
With many theatres getting into the swing of things with their holiday offerings, the end of 2022 is now in sight for many companies. The last few years have seen seismic shifts in how the industry operates, andCara Joy David brings us a great piece about how some companies are keeping streaming open as a way to maintain access for audiences.
Johanna Telander is a New York-based Finnish-American creator/artist. As a teen, she collaborated with major labels in Finland, signing a record deal with Universal Music. She holds a BA in Music in Jazz from Capital University, Columbus, OH, and a performance degree in Musical Theatre from AMDA in NYC.
As many theatres get into the swing of their holiday shows and end of year giving campaigns, some good signs for the New York theater industry as tourism continues to rebound from the pandemic. While things still aren’t back to the record setting year of 2019, the city is anticipating ending the year at about 85% of those levels.
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