John Holland News

Barn Players turn up the volume and rolls out the '80's music with their current production of "Rock of Ages." The musical, directed by Eric Magnus, features songs from Journey, Styx,, Bon Jovi, Pat Benatar, Steve Perry, Twisted Sister, Poison, etc... Rock Of Ages at Arts Asylum Kansas City by Barn Players November 8-18, 2018 Book by Chris D'Arienzo and music arranged by Ethan Pop featuring The Arsenal Band

Six leaders in the business, artistic, and philanthropic communities have been elected as new members of the Board of Directors of the New York Philharmonic, and five global leaders have joined the New York Philharmonic International Advisory Board (IAB), established in the fall of 2014 to support the Philharmonic's activities abroad, including the newly formed New York Philharmonic Global Academy.

Children's voices raised in glorious song may just be the ultimate Mother's Day gift. The Los Angeles Children's Chorus (LACC), considered one of the world's preeminent children's choirs, presents the world premiere of Peter Knell's The Vowel Owl (Roger) set to John Hollander's poem, and the Los Angeles premiere of composer/sound engineer Mark Grey's The Plentiful Peach, based on a beloved Persian children's story with libretto by Niloufar Talebi, at its annual Spring Concert on Sunday, May 3, and Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10, 7 pm, at Pasadena Presbyterian Church. Both works were commissioned by LACC, which is noted for its key role in championing new works for treble choir. The program also features a vibrant mix of mostly American songs both contemporary and traditional, including Stephen Sametz's I Cannot Dance, O Lord; David Lang's i want to live; Kelley Lange's Llamame Cuando Puedas; Randall Thompson's antiphonal a capella work Pueri Hebraeorum; and the Korean folksong Nodle Kangbyon.

BRIGHTON, Mass.

On Sunday, May 4 at 1 pm, Patti Sinclair, Spiritual Medium, will be at the Warner for the first time in the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre.

Kelrik Productions announces its final production at Unity, a satirical comedy musical called URINETOWN performing June 7 - 29.

"What's wrong with giving to another human being?" This is the question that has driven Emmanuel's life. He shares stories of sharing inspiration and joy with others and inspires others to do the same in his new book Bring Forth the Light."

Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) present Manhattan Theatre Club's New York premiere of Matthew Lopez's critically acclaimed play THE WHIPPING MAN directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes. The complete cast for this new production feature two-time Emmy Award winner Andre Braugher ('Men of a Certain Age,' 'Homicide'), Andre Holland (Joe Turner's Come and Gone, The Brother/Sister Plays), and Jay Wilkison (upcoming film version of Rabbit Hole).

Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) are pleased to announce complete casting for Manhattan Theatre Club's upcoming New York premiere of Matthew Lopez's critically acclaimed play THE WHIPPING MAN directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes. The complete cast for this new production will feature two-time Emmy Award winner Andre Braugher ('Men of a Certain Age,' 'Homicide'), Andre Holland (Joe Turner's Come and Gone, The Brother/Sister Plays), and Jay Wilkison (upcoming film version of Rabbit Hole).