John Lewis News

Theatre Washington Unveils 2026 Victor Shargai Leadership Award Recipients

by A.A. Cristi — January 22, 2026

Theatre Washington has announced the recipients of the 2026 Victor Shargai Leadership Award, honoring leadership and service within the Washington, DC-area theatre community.

Boston Children’s Chorus to Present WHERE CONSCIENCE WALKED Musical Tribute To Dr. King

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 15, 2026

Boston Children's Chorus will present its 23rd Annual Dr.

Nambi E. Kelley's JOHN LEWIS MUSICAL to Open At State Theatre New Jersey

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 13, 2026

Hero: The Boy From Troy, Musical About John Lewis, featuring book by Nambi E.

Mosaic Theater Company Honors George Vradenburg, Andy Shallal, and Susan Clampitt at The Spark 2026 Benefit

by A.A. Cristi — January 6, 2026

Mosaic Theater Company's benefit The Spark 2026 will honor philanthropist and civic leader George Vradenburg for his dedication to new play development and emerging female writers; and entrepreneur and philanthropist Andy Shallal for his commitment to art and activism.

Theatrical Outfit To Present World Premiere Of BLEEDING HEARTS By Steve Yockey

by A.A. Cristi — January 5, 2026

Theatrical Outfit will open the new year with the world premiere of BLEEDING HEARTS, a new work by Atlanta playwright Steve Yockey.

Florida's Sun & Stars International Film Festival Sets Screening Schedule- Check Out the Full Lineup

by Josh Sharpe — December 30, 2025

The Donald M.

Full Production Team Set for HERO THE BOY FROM TROY, A MUSICAL ABOUT YOUNG JOHN LEWIS

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 16, 2025

HERO THE BOY FROM TROY, A MUSICAL ABOUT YOUNG JOHN LEWIS will be FW, LLC's fourth national tour, following the first national tours of HERO: The Boy from Troy this past season.

Ford’s Theatre to Present A FIRST LOOK: A FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAYS

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 9, 2025

Ford’s Theatre will present A First Look—A Festival of New Plays.

HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, A MUSICAL ABOUT YOUNG JOHN LEWIS National Tour Creative Team Announced

by A.A. Cristi — December 4, 2025

HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, A MUSICAL ABOUT YOUNG JOHN LEWIS, will celebrate it's second national tour, January 15-March 6, 2026.

Ken Peplowski and Frank Vignola to Perform at the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA's Evening of Jazz

by A.A. Cristi — December 1, 2025

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA has announced the return of legendary jazz clarinetist and saxophonist Ken Peplowski to its annual Evening of Jazz concert and dinner WA.

Sylvan Winds To Present MID-CENTURY MODERN Featuring Works By Gunther Schuller, Ruth Crawford-Seeger, a world premiere by Debra Kaye, And More

by A.A. Cristi — November 21, 2025

Sylvan Winds will present MID-CENTURY MODERN on November 25, 2025 at Saint John’s in the Village, celebrating the centennial of composer Gunther Schuller.

Review: END, National Theatre

by Alexander Cohen — November 21, 2025

With End, David Eldridge completes his triptych of modern relationships.

Providence Performing Arts Center Unveils 2025–2026 ARTS Showcase Season

by A.A. Cristi — October 23, 2025

The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) has announced the 2025–2026 ARTS Showcase season, featuring six live and virtual performances designed for Rhode Island students in grades K–8.

HAMILTON and Ron Chernow Receive National Constitution Center's 37th Annual Liberty Medal

by A.A. Cristi — October 17, 2025

The National Constitution Center hosted its 2025 Liberty Medal ceremony celebrating Hamilton and historian Ron Chernow, whose biography of Alexander Hamilton inspired the cultural phenomenon that continues to shape how Americans connect with the nation's founding story.