John Morris News

Review: BYE, BYE, BIRDIE at Kennedy Center

by Elliot Lanes — June 12, 2024

The latest entry into Kennedy Center’s Broadway Center Stage series is one that you don’t see produced professionally very often which is a good thing.

Interview: Kennedy Center's Musical Director on Why BYE, BYE, BIRDIE's Orchestrations Sound Better Than Ever

by Elliot Lanes — June 10, 2024

Nowadays orchestra size has become more and more of an issue for me.

Klea Blackhurst to Return to Chelsea Table + Stage With ONE OF THE GIRLS

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 19, 2024

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” a fantastic season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist’s acclaimed shows.

Klea Blackhurst to Present THE BOX SET Series at Chelsea Table + Stage

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 29, 2024

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” a fantastic season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist’s acclaimed shows.

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Announces Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason As 2024 MAC Music Innovator

by A.A. Cristi — February 27, 2024

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra reveals Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason as the 2024 MAC Music Innovator in a groundbreaking announcement.

Klea Blackhurst to Present Ethel Merman Tribute EVERYTHING THE TRAFFIC WILL ALLOW at Chelsea Table + Stage

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 6, 2024

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present Klea Blackhurst in “Everything the Traffic Will Allow,” her loving tribute to the songs made famous by the quintessential stage personality Ethel Merman.

State Theatre New Jersey Presents RESPECT: A Tribute To Aretha Franklin With New Jersey Symphony

by A.A. Cristi — January 29, 2024

State Theatre New Jersey and New Jersey Symphony present RESPECT: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin with New Jersey Symphony on Sunday, February 18 at 3pm.

Photos: Bergen County Players A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE MUSICAL A Hit In Oradell

by A.A. Cristi — December 15, 2023

Bergen County Players rang in the holiday season this month with Broadway heavy-hitters Alan Menken and Lynn Ahrens's musical adaptation of the timeless Charles Dickens tale 'A Christmas Carol'.

Cincinnati May Festival Names Matthew Swanson as New Director of Choruses

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 14, 2023

Cincinnati May Festival has named Matthew Swanson as new Director of Choruses for the 2024-25 season.

Cincinnati May Festival Reveals Matthew Swanson As New Director Of Choruses

by Stephi Wild — December 13, 2023

Following an extensive national search, the Cincinnati May Festival has announced Matthew Swanson as its next Director of Choruses.

Apple's SPIRITED Movie Musical Returns to Theaters This Weekend

by Michael Major — November 22, 2023

Apple Original Films' holiday musical comedy, “Spirited,” starring Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds and Octavia Spencer is coming back to theaters for a limited theatrical run this weekend.

Bergen County Players Ring in the Holiday Season with A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE MUSICAL

by Stephi Wild — November 9, 2023

Bergen County Players will ring in the holiday season with Broadway heavy-hitters Alan Menken and Lynn Ahrens's musical adaptation of the timeless Charles Dickens tale 'A Christmas Carol.

Paige King Johnson Nominated For Female, Country, Songwriter, And Country Tour Of The Year At The Carolina Country Music Awards

by Michael Major — October 30, 2023

With four nominations, Johnson is already a four-time Carolina Country Music Award winner and will also be performing live at the show.

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Pops Launch 2023-24 Live From Music Hall Digital Concert Series

by Stephi Wild — October 3, 2023

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Pops have announced the 2023-24 Live from Music Hall Digital Concert Series.

Cincinnati Pops Orchestra Announces The Release Of JOY!

by A.A. Cristi — September 21, 2023

The Cincinnati Pops announced the release of its newest recording, JOY!, led by Cincinnati Pops Conductor John Morris Russell.

BASKERVILLE Comes to Peninsula Players Theatre

by Stephi Wild — August 30, 2023

Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater, presents performances of 'Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery' beginning on September 6 for a six-week run at Door County's premiere professional theater.

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra And Music Hall Selected For Filming And Live Recording Of ALL WITHOUT WORDS LIVE

by A.A. Cristi — July 20, 2023

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and Cincinnati Music Hall have been selected by The Boundless Arts Foundation for the filming and live recording of a new, large-scale multimedia and multidisciplinary presentation of composer Justin Morell's jazz trumpet concerto, All Without Words on Wednesd