John Mark News

To cite the play 'Cyrano de Bergerac' as one of the well-loved romantic comedies by theatrical companies is an understatement. Since its premiere in France in 1897, 'Cyrano,' written in five acts by then 29-year-old poet Edmond Rostand, has become a classic--staged countless times in many countries. Thanks to its offerings aplenty: a brave and romantic hero, a beautiful love interest, some spectacular sword fights, and an imminent war, interwoven with a tale of love and heartbreak.

The debut album from 19-year-old artist Sofia Mills, Baby Magic intimately details the most pivotal moments in her coming-of-age experience: breakups with careless boyfriends, coming out as bisexual at age 15, a longtime struggle with mental illness. Pre-save the new EP and listen to the new single now!

Nelson attributes much of his growth in both songwriting and production to his experience at Wilson’s studio working with new artists every day, including the likes of Mitski, Leon Bridges, and Taylor Swift, for whom Nelson served as an engineer on tracks for the re-recorded Red LP. Listen to the new single now!

Singer-songwriter Sofia Mills today releases a new song “Wish I Would” and gives details of her much-awaited debut album BABY MAGIC. The song is out today and preorders for Baby Magic are available now. The album will also have a vinyl release at a TBD date. Listen to the new track here!

John Mark Nelson has announced his forthcoming EP Hideaway. Today he shares the first single “Bright”, an ode to the positivity his then newlywed wife brought to his life. In the past, Nelson has worked with Mitski, Leon Bridges, and Taylor Swift, for whom Nelson served as an engineer on tracks for the re-recorded Red LP.

No matter what holiday you may celebrate, bringing the family together always means there is always a mix of fun, family traditions, and inevitable change.  The world premiere1222 OCEANFRONT: A BLACK FAMILY CHRISTMAS, now playing through December 26th at New Village Arts brings a lovely and new holiday story to the stage that showcases the love and the music of the holiday season.

The New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet returns to Centenary Stage Company's Sitnik Theatre this holiday season with their production of The Nutcracker for their 22nd season.

The three musicians teamed up to write and record the new original “Fireside” as well as their own take on the perennial Jay Livingston/Ray Evans classic “Silver Bells”, first popularized in recorded form by Bing Crosby and Carol Richards.

New Village Arts (NVA), North County’s cultural hub, launches its 20th Anniversary Season with a world premiere: 1222 OCEANFRONT: A BLACK FAMILY CHRISTMAS, a new holiday musical written by San Diego playwright Dea Hurston and devised by Frankie Alicea-Ford, Kevin “Blax” Burroughs, Milena (Sellers) Phillips, and Dea Hurston, centering on the family holiday experience in a humorous and touching way. 

New Village Arts is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the announcement of a season of plays that includes two world premieres, and a residency at Oceanside Theatre Company while the renovation of its home theatre in the heart of Carlsbad Village is completed.

Manhattan contemporary ballet company Neville Dance Theatre will celebrate sixteen years of performing and producing dance in New York City, with a return to the stage in a special production comprised of the World Premiere of 'Beethoven Suite' and a revival of repertory work 'Children's Corner', entitled 'Beethoven and Ballet'.

City Theatre has announced the first show of its 2021/2022 subscription season, Live from the Edge by UNIVERSES, a unique performance event that tracks the evolution of language from childhood rhymes and community rituals to poetry and theater, hip-hop, gospel, Latin jazz, and down-home blues. 

The Ringwald Theatre has teamed with Ferndale High School to present The Go-Go's jukebox musical Head Over Heels. Made possible by a grant from the Ferndale Community Foundation, The Ringwald will pair professional actors with high school students to perform this musical in an outdoor production at Ferndale High School's Courtyard, located at 881 Pinecrest Ferndale, MI 48220. 

Melbourne Civic Theatre has announced its next production, HARVEY, a Pulitzer Prize-winning American classic by Mary Chase.

Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's professional theatre with an exclusive focus on new plays and playwrights, presents a new play written specifically for the Zoom format each month (January through April) with their PLAY OF THE MONTH series.

As well as ruminations on the lasting impact certain decisions can have, and how we learn to live with and grow from them.

Coming-of-age music-comedy Electric Jesus continues to charm audiences and critics at film festivals across the country. The soundtrack Electric Jesus (Music From and Inspired by the Motion Picture) will be released digitally on Joyful Noise Recordings on 2/26/21.

Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor’s professional theatre with an exclusive focus on new plays and playwrights, presents a new play written specifically for the Zoom format each month (January through April) with their PLAY OF THE MONTH series. “4 Genres” by Ron Riekki, the second offering in the series, will be performed live on Zoom on Wednesday, February 24th at 8pm and available ON DEMAND for Series Pass holders through May.

Soprano Lise Davidsen sings Strauss’s “Morgen!” and an aria from Verdi’s Un Ballo in Maschera in her August 29 performance, transmitted via satellite from Oslo as part of the Met Stars Live in Concert series.

Theatre Three, Port Jefferson, proudly presents Theatre Three Off-Stage/On-Line, an exciting series of short works, each no longer than fifteen minutes.