John Christopher News

Nominations Announced For The 2026 Austin Theatre Critics Awards

by Sabrina Wallace — May 14, 2026

The 2025–2026 Austin theatre season was bold, adventurous, thought-provoking, and funny as heck.

Photos: Martin Short, Andrea Martin & More Attend MARTY, LIFE IS SHORT Hollywood Screening

by Josh Sharpe — May 12, 2026

On Wednesday, May 6, Netflix hosted a special screening of Marty, Life Is Short, a new documentary about Tony Award-winning performer Martin Short, at the historic Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood.

WOYZECK from Adult Film To Be Inaugural Production at Modern Sweater

by A.A. Cristi — May 6, 2026

Brooklyn-based collective Adult Film will present WOYZECK, directed by Seth Bockley, as the premiere production at Modern Sweater, a former factory in Ridgewood, Queens, featuring Blue Man Group veteran Randall Jaynes.

Video: MARTY, LIFE IS SHORT Documentary Trailer Spotlights Martin Short

by Josh Sharpe — May 1, 2026

Martin Short is taking center stage in the first trailer for Marty, Life Is Short, a new documentary about the Tony Award-winning performer.

Martin Short Documentary Coming to Netflix This Spring

by Josh Sharpe — January 20, 2026

This Spring, Netflix will release a new documentary about Tony Award-winning performer Martin Short.

Review: PARADE at Ground Floor Theatre

by Joni Lorraine — December 10, 2025

While Austin stages overflow in December with CHRISTMAS CAROLS (three!), TUNA CHRISTMASES (two!), and all manner of holiday theatre cheer, a brilliant star shines at Ground Floor Theatre: Alfred Uhry’s PARADE.

Tom Stoppard, Diane Keaton and More to be Honored With Broadway Marquee Dimming

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 1, 2025

The Broadway in Memoriam Committee, composed of theatre owners in consultation with industry service organizations, has determined that Broadway’s lights will dim in honor of Tom Stoppard and more.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 19, 2025- Jamie Lloyd Talks Broadway and More

by — September 19, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 19, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Broadway Actor John Christopher Jones Passes Away

by Sidney Paterra — September 18, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Broadway actor John Christopher Jones.

Adult Film Will Bring THE CHERRY ORCHARD to Rutgers Presbyterian Church

by Stephi Wild — August 19, 2025

After a year-long process of ensemble exploration and rehearsals, Adult Film, in association with BKE Productions, today announced that it will present a reimagined production of Anton Chekov's The Cherry Orchard this fall at Rutgers Presbyterian Church.

21st Annual Oxford Film Festival Unveils 20224 Winners

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 11, 2024

Discover the winners of the 21st Annual Oxford Film Festival.

Adult Film to Present World Premiere Translation Of SEA GULL By John Christopher Jones

by A.A. Cristi — April 5, 2024

Experience the world premiere translation of Anton Chekhov's SEA GULL by John Christopher Jones, presented by Brooklyn-based theatre company, Adult Film.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards; Red Mountain Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

by BWW — December 19, 2022

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

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards; at Theatre of Gadsden Leads Best Ensemble Performance!

by BWW — December 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards; Red Mountain Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

by BWW — December 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.