John McDaniel News

Even after a brief telephone conversation – which covers as many subjects as time will allow – it’s quite clear that Jason Graae is not only an acclaimed actor, entertainer and stage/film/tv performer. He is, at his very core, a raconteur (which is a fancy French way of saying he can tell a great story).

 The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s Cabaret & Performance Conference begins this Wednesday, August 10, bringing Broadway stars, favorite cabaret veterans, and more to Waterford, Connecticut, to perform in the Dina Merrill Theater.

Thanks to the successful and continuing partnership of Studio Tenn and the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, Sam Harris returns to Nashville this Saturday night for an evening of Cabaret On Stage, the kick-off of the second season of such offerings on the stage of TPAC’s Andrew Jackson Hall.

THE LINEUP WITH SUSIE MOSHER remains the weekly variety show smash and Matt Baker remains the photographic genius documenting the parade of talent.

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has announced its 2022 summer season, which features the return of some beloved in-person public events put on pause during the virtual and hybrid seasons of 2020 and 2021. 

Joshua Henry will head the cast of Brave New World: The Musical (as World Controller Thomas Mond) for an invitation-only industry reading on May 23rd in Midtown Manhattan. Joining Henry will be Solea Pfeiffer, Ephraim Sykes, and more.

Nashville's Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) today announces its non-Broadway programming lineup for 2022-23, including the launch of new series for dance, theater, and family presentations as well as the return of its Cabaret On Stage series, co-presented with Studio Tenn.

All new production images have been released today ahead of the opening night of Bonnie and Clyde The Musical at The Arts Theatre. Check out the photos here!

BONNIE AND CLYDE THE MUSICAL began performances at The Arts Theatre this week, starring Frances Mayli McCann as ‘Bonnie Parker’, Jordan Luke Gage as ‘Clyde Barrow’, Natalie McQueen as ‘Blanche Barrow’ and George Maguire as ‘Buck Barrow’.

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center is now accepting applications for the Cabaret & Performance Conference Fellows Program. The professional program, helmed by Artistic Director John McDaniel, will take place August 10-20, 2022 on the O'Neill's seaside campus.

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center is accepting applications for the Cabaret & Performance Conference Junior Fellows Program through March 18.

“Possibly our greatest interpreter of Dylan’s songs”, Barb Jungr is releasing a new recording of  Leonard Cohen‘s ‘Famous Blue Raincoat’ from her latest collection, ‘Forgetful Heart’, featuring love songs by Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen.

The Burman Award finalists were: Bob Levy and Alyce Finell. The Wallowitich Award finalists were: Alex Goldie Golden and Billy Recce.

Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret, 1383 North Milwaukee  Ave., celebrates its 23rd Anniversary as Chicago's premier location for enjoying music in an intimate setting with the return of Broadway actress and multi-award-winning cabaret performer Karen Mason with Vaccinatin' Rhythm, Thursday, Nov. 4 - 6 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m.

'Halston' cast member returns to her musical roots with new album produced by Paul Rolnick.

KAREN MASON – the acclaimed Broadway star and concert artist – has announced the release of her new album Let the Music Play, which will be released Friday, November 12 in all digital formats and on CD from Zevely Records

Curtain Up!, a three-day outdoor experience, will take place outdoors in Times Square, on Broadway stretching between 45th and 48th Streets. Twenty-two unique events will take place on stages in Duffy Square (7th Ave. & 47th St.) and between 45th & 46th Streets.

Open to the public, this re-imagined programming in a COVID-responsible environment will bring headliners in solo performances as well as feature our Cabaret Fellows selected from across the country and Junior Fellows in singular evenings of entertainment.

In this interview, I get to find out what John has been up to and what he is working on next!

On Sunday night, the volume was turned up in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. That's because the showcase finale of Kristin Chenoweth's Broadway Bootcamp, which this year both LIVE and virtual, concluded with the Kristi Awards.