John Bettis News

Pittsburgh Public Theater Elects Christian L. Stein and Marianne Malloy To Board Of Trustees

by Stephi Wild — October 9, 2025

Pittsburgh Public Theater announced the election of two new Trustees: Christian L.

Kati Neiheisel Will Perform an Encore of YESTERDAY...ONCE MORE on Karen Carpenter's 75th Birthday

by Stephi Wild — February 11, 2025

Kati Neiheisel will bring her love of the Carpenters to Don't Tell Mama with an encore performance of her show Yesterday.

Major Attaway, T.3 & More to Perform With Deke Sharon at Carnegie Hall

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 8, 2024

Distinguished Concerts International New York will present a thrilling, pop-forward repertory, featuring Total Vocal with Deke Sharon at 2 PM at Stern Auditorium, Perelman Stage, Carnegie Hall.

SAY GOODNIGHT, New Musical In Development At WaterTower Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — September 27, 2023

Shane Peterman, Producing Artistic Director has announced that WaterTower Theatre is continuing our dedication to the development of new Music Theatre works with a workshop of a new musical SAY GOODNIGHT by Steve Dorff, John Bettis, and Rick Hawkins.

Kati Neiheisel Brings YESTERDAY...ONCE MORE to Pangea

by Stephi Wild — September 4, 2023

Kati Neiheisel brings her love of the Carpenters back to Pangea with an encore performance of Yesterday.

Former Pink Floyd Background Vocalist Machan Taylor to Join Gov't Mule on DARKSIDE OF THE MULE Tour

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 14, 2023

Get ready for an unforgettable musical experience as former Pink Floyd background vocalist Machan Taylor joins forces with Gov't Mule on their 'Darkside of the Mule' tour.

A STRANGE LOOP, COMPANY, TAKE ME OUT & More Win 2022 Drama League Awards

by Team BWW — May 20, 2022

Find out this year's nominees and winners for Drama League Awards.

2022 Drama League Awards Nominations Announced- Full List!

by Nicole Rosky — April 25, 2022

The Drama League today announced the 2022 Drama League Awards Nominees and we've got all the nominations for for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direct

Kati Neiheisel Will Appear in YESTERDAY...ONCE MORE: A Celebration Of The Carpenters

by Stephi Wild — September 11, 2021

A new show celebrating the musical legacy of the Carpenters has been announced, with songs written by Richard Carpenter and John Bettis, Hal David and Burt Bacharach, Paul Williams and Roger Nichols, Leon Russell and more!

LISTEN: Barbra Streisand Releases 'Sweet Forgiveness' From Forthcoming Album 'Release Me 2'

by Stephi Wild — July 1, 2021

Listen to the song here and find out how to pre-order the album, which will be released on August 6.

Wake Up With BWW 6/30: PLAZA SUITE Announces Broadway Dates, New MJ Casting, and More!

by Stephi Wild — June 30, 2021

Today's top stories: Plaza Suite announces Broadway dates, MJ announces new casting in the title role, first look at photos from Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella, and more!

Barbra Streisand Will Sing Music By Carole King, Randy Newman & More on RELEASE ME 2

by Nicole Rosky — June 4, 2021

Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release Release Me 2, a new collection of ten previously unreleased studio performances from the legendary Barbra Streisand, available Friday, August 6, 2021.

Levi Kreis Will Star In New Musical PURE COUNTRY At Theatre Under The Stars

by Stephi Wild — February 25, 2020

Theatre Under The Stars has announced that Tony Award winner Levi Kreis will star as 'Dusty' in the new musical Pure Country.

DARK PLANET Design Team Announced

by A.A. Cristi — January 10, 2020

Planet Connections' starts out 2020 with announcing it's stellar design team for DARK PLANET: Not Your Mother's Valentine's Day,' short plays unapologetically looking at life through a clever - albeit caustic - lens.

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND and More Announced For TUTS 2019-2020 Season

by Alan Henry — January 23, 2019

Photo Flash: Refuge Theater Project Presents THE LAST SESSION

by A.A. Cristi — October 26, 2018

Refuge Theater Project is proud to announce the cast and production team for its first production in its 2018 - 2019 season, The Last Session, October 26 - December 2, book by Jim Brochu, with music and lyrics by Steve Schalchlin, additional lyrics by John Bettis and Marie Cain directed by Refuge Th