News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

John Wheeler News

Get John Wheeler Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Review: JERSEY BOYS at Stage West At The Lights
by Brian Michaels - Jun 24, 2023

What did our critic think of JERSEY BOYS at Stage West At The Lights?

Playwright Jane Milmore Has Passed Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2020

Emmy-nominated, People's Choice award-winning producer-actress-playwright passed away from a fifteen month battle with pancreatic cancer in Los Angeles, California, on February 4, 2020, surrounded by family and friends. She was 64 years old.

Cleveland Public Theatre's 'Party of the Year' to Return in PANDEMONIUM 2017
by BWW News Desk - Sep 9, 2017

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) Executive Artistic Director, Raymond Bobgan, presents Pandemonium 2017 - CPT's annual benefit and theatrical spectacular - today, September 9, 2017, from 7:00pm through midnight. The Pandemonium 2017 theme is "Unleash."

Cleveland Public Theatre's 'Party of the Year' to Return in PANDEMONIUM 2017
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2017

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) Executive Artistic Director, Raymond Bobgan, presents Pandemonium 2017 - CPT's annual benefit and theatrical spectacular - on Saturday, September 9, 2017, from 7:00pm through midnight. The Pandemonium 2017 theme is "Unleash."

DOGFIGHT Takes On PTSD, Toxic Masculinity and the Meaning of Beauty at Brelby
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2017

Jack Taylor, who plays the part of Fector in Brelby Theatre Company's upcoming Arizona premiere of Dogfight, said he is very excited to be in the show, which he came to love very quickly.

Spotlight Theatre's NIGHT WATCH Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 2, 2016

Spotlight Theatre presents Night Watch a study in terror! by Lucille Fletcher, directed by Mari Geasair, running tonight, July 2 - August 13, 2016.

Spotlight Theatre to Present NIGHT WATCH This Summer
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2016

Spotlight Theatre presents Night Watch a study in terror! by Lucille Fletcher, directed by Mari Geasair, running July 2 - August 13, 2016.

Heaps of Praise Showered on New Book 'Selfless Self: Talks With Shri Ramakant Maharaj'
by Robert Diamond - Oct 18, 2015

Staff members at Watkins Books, London's oldest spiritual and esoteric bookshop in the world, have been known for their ability to select outstanding books that will stand the test of time. Stephen Gawtry, former manager at Watkins, predicted that Eckhart Tolle's "The Power of Now" had the potential to become a best-seller. More recently, it was the current manager's turn to prophesy. Ricky James stated in no uncertain terms that "Selfless Self" is here to stay. In Watkins magazine, "Pick of the Day," Ricky wrote: "Selfless Self will - without doubt - become a 'Direct Way' classic. If you have a copy of 'I Am That' by Nisargadatta Maharaj on your shelf then this more than deserves a place next to it. The author spent 19 years in 'physical proximity' with his Guru and these talks have not been filtered through a translator as they were spoken in English. Written by Selfless Self for Selfless Self. Page after page, this book hits you straight between the eyes.' Endorsements for this book continue to grow. So what is it that makes "Selfless Self" stand out? The editor, Ann Shaw, had this to say: "This book, written in plain language, vibrates with the power of Self-Realized Master, Shri Ramakant Maharaj, who speaks from 'Thoughtless Reality'. This means that in over 400 pages, the flow of 'Spontaneous, Direct Knowledge' is transmitted to the reader. This constant hammering of Reality has the effect of spontaneous Self-recognition that awakens aspirants from the illusory dream that we call life." One member of Ramakant Maharaj's administration team said: "Interest is definitely growing. The book is bringing more visitors to the ashram. People are gradually discovering this extraordinary Master and his teachings from all over the world, and seeking out the lineage mantra." He continued: "John Wheeler, author and popular proponent of Non-dual teachings described 'Selfless Self' succinctly as 'pure gold'. He recently travelled from California to India to spend a fortnight with Ramakant Maharaj. There he received the Naam Mantra and was initiated into the Inchegiri Navanath Sampradaya lineage. Nisargadatta Maharaj and his Master, Siddharameshwar Maharaj were part of this very same lineage." Speaking on the importance of the Naam Mantra in one of his discourses, Ramakant Maharaj said: "It has its origin in Dattatreya, the legendary 'First Guru,' over a thousand years ago, and has been passed down the long line of illustrious Masters. The Naam is often called the 'Master Key' because it is empowered by these great Masters. It is a powerful tool for erasing illusion and opening the door to Reality." Numerous visitors to the ashram have commented that Ramakant Maharaj's direct approach, together with the lineage mantra have propelled them towards Self-Realization." "Selfless Self: Talks With Shri Ramakant Maharaj" (ed. Ann Shaw), is available from Watkins Books.

J.K. Bailey Releases Book on the End of Suffering
by Christina Mancuso - Apr 29, 2014

St. Paul, MN

Whidbey Island Center For The Arts' ON GOLDEN POND Closes 6/26
by BWW News Desk - Jun 26, 2010

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, under the leadership of Executive Director Stacie Burgua, presents Ernest Thompson's love story On Golden Pond, at 565 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA, on Friday, June 11, 2010 (with performances continuing through June 26).

Whidbey Island Center For The Arts Announces Cast For ON GOLDEN POND 6/11
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2010

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, under the leadership of Executive Director Stacie Burgua, presents Ernest Thompson's love story On Golden Pond, at 565 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA, on Friday, June 11, 2010 (with performances continuing through June 26).

Whidbey Island Center For The Arts Announces Cast For ON GOLDEN POND 6/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 28, 2010

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, under the leadership of Executive Director Stacie Burgua, presents Ernest Thompson's love story On Golden Pond, at 565 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA, on Friday, June 11, 2010 (with performances continuing through June 26).

Get John Wheeler Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos