John Arthur Greene News

Music for Autism is committed to improving the quality of life and raising public awareness of individuals with autism and their families through music. Autism-friendly, interactive concerts developed specifically for individuals with autism and their families are held in four states. These concerts feature professional musicians, including Tony Award winners and Grammy-nominated classical artists. Interactive concerts held in Manhattan have featured artists from Broadway's Jersey Boys and Pippin, among others. To ensure equal access for all, each Music for Autism concert is fully subsidized.

MadBromance Productions announced today that they will be hosting a 29-hour reading of JAWBREAKER: THE MUSICAL on September 26th and 27that 3p.m. With a book by Darren Stein who wrote and directed the 1999 film, JAWBREAKER has music and lyrics by Jeff Thomson and Jordan Mann(Trails), choreography by Shea Sullivan (The Big Gay Musical), musical direction by James Sampliner (Legally Blonde, The Wedding Singer) and is directed by Gabriel Barre (The Wild Party).

John Arthur Greene, who can be seen onstage in the cast of MATILDA THE MUSICAL, will join a lineup of Broadway's hottest voices from Next to Normal, The Book of Mormon, Matilda, Rent and more to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a concert at the Metropolitan Room this Sunday, March 17 at 7:00pm. Doors open at 6:30pm.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL, produced by The Royal Shakespeare Company and The Dodgers, will begin previews tonight, March 4 and open on April 11, 2013 at Broadway's Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street). Meet the company of the new musical with videos of them from past productions and roles below!

The Royal Shakespeare Company and The Dodgers today announced the casting of the principal roles and the ensemble in the eagerly anticipated Broadway-bound musical MATILDA THE MUSICAL. They are (alphabetically): Karen Aldridge (Mrs. Phelps), Gabriel Ebert (Mr. Wormwood), Lesli Margherita (Mrs. Wormwood), and Lauren Ward (Miss Honey).

Brett Smock and Drew Brody will present an Industry-only reading of their new musical: The Mudge Boy, on November 29th, 2012 at 3pm. The event will feature Donna McKechnie (Irene), James Crichton (Duncan Mudge), Mike Masters (Edgar Mudge), John Arthur Greene (Perry Foley), Jennifer Simard (Emily Foley), Brent Black (Juster Pelkey / Merritt Foley), Lilli Cooper (April), Caitlin Kinnunen (Tonya), Bart Mather (Travis), Jim Schubin (Scotty).This powerful, controversial new work is based on Michael Burke's 2003 film, The Mudge Boy and has been in development for several years. This reading will serve as its official launch.

Brett Smock and Drew Brody will present a reading of the new musical, The Mudge Boy on October 30th, 2012. This powerful, controversial new work is based on Michael Burke's film, The Mudge Boy and has been in development for several years.

Tony Award nominees John Tartaglia (Avenue Q) and Chad Kimball (Memphis) and Tony Award winner Alice Ripley (Next to Normal) along with Jeremy Kushnier (Jersey Boys) and Tituss Burgess (The Little Mermaid) appeared in last night's "ROCKERS ON BROADWAY - BEHIND THE MUSIC" concert at the newly re-designed Cutting Room. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the concert below!

Tony Award nominees John Tartaglia (Avenue Q) and Chad Kimball (Memphis) and Tony Award winner Alice Ripley (Next to Normal) along with Jeremy Kushnier (Jersey Boys) and Tituss Burgess (The Little Mermaid) appeared in last night's "ROCKERS ON BROADWAY - BEHIND THE MUSIC" concert at the newly re-designed Cutting Room. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the concert arrivals below!

Ben Cameron (Wicked, Aida, Footloose) is the host and creator of BROADWAY SESSIONS at THE MIDTOWN THEATRE at the HA! Comedy Club TC l4 ' (163 West 46th Street / Between 6th & 7th Avenues) every Thursday night at 11:00pm. Broadway Sessions is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week, and features musical director/composer Will Van Dyke (The Addams Family) on piano.

Broadway's John Arthur Greene will host a concert with band members Brian Gallager and Wilson Torres at Bar East on June 30th at 11pm.

Broadway's John Arthur Greene will host a concert with band members Brian Gallager and Wilson Torres at Bar East on June 30th at 11pm.

As reported in the Chicago Tribune, the Whoopi Goldberg-produced White Noise will play its pre-Broadway engagement at the Royal George Theatre in Chicago this spring. Performances are scheduled to begin on April 1, with an opening date of April 9. Rehearsals begin in February in New York City.

Broadway rocker John Arthur Greene (Riff in the recent revival of West Side Story) goes acoustic January 15th at The Metropolitan Room (34 west 22nd street) in JAG Unplugged.

Broadway Sessions is thrilled to welcome John Arthur Greene and Brian Justin Crum Thursday evening, January 13th. The evening will also celebrate the music of composer Will Van Dyke. On hand to sing music off of Van Dyke's recent debut album will be Matt Doyle, Alex Brightman and Katie Gassert.

Broadway rocker John Arthur Greene (Riff in the recent revival of West Side Story) goes acoustic January 15th at The Metropolitan Room (34 west 22nd street) in JAG Unplugged.

On Monday, December 20, 2010, the Tony Award-winning production of WEST SIDE STORY becomes the longest running incarnation of the groundbreaking musical, playing its 733 performance surpassing the original production which held the record having played 732 Performances on Broadway.

MORGAN KARR is happy to welcome guest artists Catherine Brookman (Hair), Brian Gallagher, John Arthur Greene (West Side Story) and Trapper Felides (Broadway vocal coach and music director) to MORGAN KARR AT JOE'S PUB.

The hit revival of WEST SIDE STORY, directed by its two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents with the original Jerome Robbins choreography restaged by Tony Award nominee Joey McKneely, will play its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, January 2, 2011, having played 27 preview and 748 regular performances.

The new Broadway cast album of 'West Side Story' has picked up the 2010 Grammy for Best Musical Show Album. The announcement was made during the Grammy Awards' pre-telecast ceremony held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Sunday, January 31. The creative team behind the 'West Side Story' new Broadway cast album is Leonard Bernstein, composer; Stephen Sondheim, lyricist. David Caddick & David Lai produced the album which was released by Masterworks Broadway.