John Johnson News

Conn Hamlett Releases a New Western thriller following the adventures...

by Robert Diamond — October 3, 2018

Official: Cameron Crowe, Tom Kitt & Jeremy Herrin Will Adapt ALMOST FAMOUS Into a Musical!

by Nicole Rosky — September 25, 2018

It's all happening! Almost two decades after the film's release, Almost Famous might be heading to the stage.

BWW Review: Stratford Summer Music puts on a Fun Night of Jazz with John MacLeod's REX HOTEL ORCHESTRA

by Lauren Gienow — July 30, 2018

On Friday evening, BWW had the pleasure of taking in some fantastic live jazz music as part of the Stratford Summer Music Festival's cabaret series.

Photo Flash: THE HUMANS Celebrates Opening Night at the Ahamanson Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — June 21, 2018

Reed Birney and Jayne Houdyshell reprise their Tony Award®-winning performances in 'The Humans' for the last stop of the national tour at the Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre.

Tony-Winning Play THE HUMANS to Bring Tour to San Francisco Next June

by BWW News Desk — June 5, 2018

SHN today announced a special engagement of the most acclaimed American play in recent memory: The Humans, which will be coming to the SHN Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco from June 5 through 17, 2018.

South African Musical Composer And Cellist To Showcase At Soweto Theatre This June

by Stephi Wild — June 1, 2018

One of KwaZulu-Natal's finest musical talents, Thokozani Mhlambi, is set to perform a once-off concert in Johannesburg this June.

THREE TALL WOMEN Adds Extra Show on Closing Day

by Stephi Wild — June 1, 2018

Producer Scott Rudin has announced that to accommodate ticket demand, Edward Albee's Three Tall Women will add a ninth performance in its final week of performances.

THE BOYS IN THE BAND Cast to Host Midnight Performance of THREE TALL WOMEN

by Julie Musbach — May 11, 2018

Edward Albee's Three Tall Women will play a special Midnight Performance as a benefit for The Actors Fund.

The Vagrancy Announces Blossoming: A New Play Reading Series

by Julie Musbach — May 9, 2018

May 19th, May 21st & May 22nd, The Vagrancy announces BLOSSOMING: a new play reading series.

Reed Birney and Jayne Houdyshell Reunite for THE HUMANS at the Ahmanson Theatre

by Julie Musbach — May 2, 2018

Producers Scott Rudin and Barry Diller announced today that Reed Birney and Jayne Houdyshell will reprise their Tony Award®-winning performances in "The Humans" for the last stop of the national tour at the Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre.

THREE TALL WOMEN Adds Midnight Performance to Benefit Actors Fund

by Nicole Rosky — April 23, 2018

Producer Scott Rudin announced today a special Midnight Performance for Edward Albee's Three Tall Women on Thursday, May 17 at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street), which will be a one-night-only benefit for The Actors Fund.

Art Of Time Ensemble Presents Festival Of Protest Music: ALL WE ARE SAYING

by Julie Musbach — April 9, 2018

Art of Time Ensemble is proud to present All We Are Saying: An Abridged History of Protest Music, a festival-style concert featuring a program of protest music that spans musical genres and historical contexts.

THE HUMANS Preps for Opening at Playhouse Square

by Julie Musbach — March 28, 2018

Playhouse Square is pleased to announce that individual tickets for the most acclaimed American play in recent memory, The Humans, are on sale now.

Steve Martin & Edie Brickell's BRIGHT STAR Is Coming To Theatre Under The Stars

by Stephi Wild — March 2, 2018

Bright Star, the new musical from Grammy, Emmy and Academy Award-winning Steve Martin and Grammy Award-winning Edie Brickell, is coming to Houston from Theatre Under The Stars beginning March 13 through March 25 at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.

Audrey Cardwell To Tell Her Story as Alice in BRIGHT STAR Tour, New Cast Announced

by Julie Musbach — February 27, 2018

Producer Joey Parnes announced today new casting for the US Tour of Bright Star, the new musical from Grammy®, Emmy® and Academy Award®-winning Steve Martin and Grammy Award®-winning Edie Brickell.

BWW Feature: WOLF'S HEAD: A TALE OF ROBIN HOOD AND THE SHERIFF at the ALBAN ART CENTER In March!

by Richard Allen — February 12, 2018

Robin Hood is heading to the stage in a brand-new tale written by John Johnson of the Astral Theatre Collective.

Full Cast Announced For F. Scott Fitzgerald's THE GREAT GATSBY in an Immersive Production At The Dolphin Hotel

by Stephi Wild — January 29, 2018

Theatr Clwyd, and Guild of Misrule today announce the full cast for an immersive production of The Great Gatsby in an adaptation from Alexander Wright.

PTC Presents BRIGHT STAR By Steve Martin and Edie Brickell

by Stephi Wild — January 4, 2018

Bright Star, the new musical from Grammy, Emmy and Academy Award-winning Steve Martin and Grammy Award-winning Edie Brickell, opens at Pioneer Theatre Company, running January 12 - 27, 2018.

Tickets on Sale This Sunday for THE HUMANS in Chicago

by BWW News Desk — December 1, 2017

Broadway In Chicago has announced that individual tickets for the most acclaimed American play in recent memory, The Humans, will go on sale Sunday, Dec.

BRIGHT STAR Begins Performances at San Francisco's Curran Tonight!

by Nicole Rosky — November 28, 2017

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, San Francisco's Curran's will wrap up 2017 with the Tony Award nominated new musical BRIGHT STAR, from Grammy and Emmy winner Steve Martin and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Edie Brickell.