John Marshall News

The closing night concert for the 2012 Johnny Mercer Foundation Songwriters Project was held on Friday, June 23, 2012. For the seventh year, the Johnny Mercer Foundation Songwriters Project hosted the nation's most promising songwriters across all genres including music theatre, pop, jazz, rock, and contemporary pop at Northwestern University. The night before the gala closing concert, the 16 artists showcased their latest creations. See below for photos of the songwriters and guests, including Ann Hampton Callaway and more!

From the songs of Johnny Cash comes a unique musical revue about love and faith, struggle and success, home and family. A cast of multi-talented performers takes a journey into the world Cash created in his songs. Ring of Fire features over 30 Cash songs such as 'I Walk the Line,' 'I've Been Everywhere,' 'The Man in Black' and 'Ring of Fire.'

From the songs of Johnny Cash comes a unique musical revue about love and faith, struggle and success, home and family. A cast of multi-talented performers takes a journey into the world Cash created in his songs. Ring of Fire features over 30 Cash songs such as 'I Walk the Line,' 'I've Been Everywhere,' 'The Man in Black' and 'Ring of Fire.'

The Denver Center Theatre Company presents the musical revue RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH created by Richard Maltby, Jr. and conceived by William Meade, playing The Stage Theatre March 23 - May 13 (opening night Thursday, March 29). Tickets can be purchased now, by calling 303.893.4100 or www.denvercenter.org.

The Denver Center Theatre Company presents the musical revue RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH created by Richard Maltby, Jr. and conceived by William Meade, playing The Stage Theatre March 23 - May 13 (opening night Thursday, March 29). Tickets can be purchased now, by calling 303.893.4100 or www.denvercenter.org.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Frank Langella has joined the cast of 'Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight,' alongside Christopher Plummer, on HBO. Plummer has signed on to play Supreme Court Associate Justice John Marshall Harlan II. Langella will step into the role of Chief Justice Warren Burger.

Ebony Theatre's production of Lorraine Hansberry's American classic 'A Raisin in the Sun,' playing at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre, opened last night with performances continuing through February 19, 2012. Check out photos from the show's opening night below!

Canamac Productions will present a riveting new courtroom drama 'Defamation,' which explores the timely issues of race, class and religion, in a play in which Regina Wade, an African American businesswoman from Chicago's south side sues Arthur Golden, a Jewish real estate developer from Winnetka, for defamation. In a unique twist, the audience plays the jury that decides the outcome of the trial.

Canamac Productions will present a riveting new courtroom drama 'Defamation,' which explores the timely issues of race, class and religion, in a play in which Regina Wade, an African American businesswoman from Chicago's south side sues Arthur Golden, a Jewish real estate developer from Winnetka, for defamation. In a unique twist, the audience plays the jury that decides the outcome of the trial.

Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Geffen Playhouse Board Member, Cynthia Stafford, will host the 1st Annual Cynthia Stafford's 'Gifted Day at the Geffen' at 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15th at the Geffen Playhouse in Westwood, Calif. Stafford is teaming up with Partnership for Los Angeles Schools, an initiative of the Mayor's Office, and the Geffen Playhouse to host 250 students for a day of theater education.

Tyrannosaurus Rocks Presents Pink Floyd The Barber: The Laser Show on Thursday, April 14, 2011; 9:30pm, Thursday, April 21, 2011; 9:30pm, Wednesday, April 27, 2011; 9:30pm $15

Tyrannosaurus Rocks Presents Pink Floyd The Barber: The Laser Show on Thursday, April 14, 2011; 9:30pm, Thursday, April 21, 2011; 9:30pm, Wednesday, April 27, 2011; 9:30pm $15

The Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston is once again serving up its warm Irish brew, "A Little Bit of Ireland," a sumptuous feast of Irish music, folk dancing, and light-hearted comic blarney designed to banish the winter blues and say "welcome" to an emerald Irish spring

The Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston is once again serving up its warm Irish brew, "A Little Bit of Ireland," a sumptuous feast of Irish music, folk dancing, and light-hearted comic blarney designed to banish the winter blues and say "welcome" to an emerald Irish spring

The Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston is once again serving up its warm Irish brew, "A Little Bit of Ireland," a sumptuous feast of Irish music, folk dancing, and light-hearted comic blarney designed to banish the winter blues and say "welcome" to an emerald Irish spring

Main Street Theater begins its first ever New/Now Series with the world premiere of Breakfast at Eight by Houston playwright Thomas Hagemann. With a preview on October 21, Breakfast... opens October 22 and runs through October 31 at Main Street Theater - Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd. Performances are on Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 3pm. Tickets range from $24 - $35 (preview is $10), depending on date and section, and are on sale in person at the Main Street Theater Box Office, 2540 Times Blvd., via phone at 713.524.6706, or online at MainStreetTheater.com.

Main Street Theater begins its first ever New/Now Series with the world premiere of Breakfast at Eight by Houston playwright Thomas Hagemann. With a preview on October 21, Breakfast... opens October 22 and runs through October 31 at Main Street Theater - Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd. Performances are on Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 3pm. Tickets range from $24 - $35 (preview is $10), depending on date and section, and are on sale in person at the Main Street Theater Box Office, 2540 Times Blvd., via phone at 713.524.6706, or online at MainStreetTheater.com.

Stage Door Records will release two new cast recordings this fall, BEAUTIFUL AND DAMNED and OUT OF THE BLUE.

Main Street Theater begins its first ever New/Now Series with the world premiere of Breakfast at Eight by Houston playwright Thomas Hagemann. With a preview on October 21, Breakfast… opens October 22 and runs through October 31 at Main Street Theater - Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd.