H&R Johnson Launches Tactile Campaign to Aid the Visually Disabled
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 15, 2017
It's not easy to live in India if you're one of the millions of people who are differently-abled. There are not enough ramps for wheelchairs; the pavements are utterly unfriendly to people who are blind, public transport buses and taxis don't have special facilities and there are a millions of other problems that the differently-abled people face every day in India.
Royal Players to Stage THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 23, 2017
The Royal Players and Middlebrooks Electric are excited to announce the upcoming production of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer the Broadway Musical, based on the novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer written by Mark Twain. The Royal Players will present this classic story on April 20th-23rd and April 27th-30th at The Royal Theatre at 111 S. Market St. in Benton.
Celebrate the Holidays with Theatre's Booziest Podcast, Broadwaysted!
by Broadwaysted
- Dec 22, 2016
We're breaking out the Mulled Cider and the Winter Sangria--okay, the full bar is out this week for a very special Holiday Episode recorded live at the Broadwaysted Holiday Party! Kimberly added 'Official Hostess' to her list of job titles this week as she opened her home to us and all of our #FriendsOfTheShow! We have a blast playing games and discussing favorite holiday memories with Lacretta, Max Crumm, Andrew Kober, Haley Podschun, Brendon Stimson, Robbie Rozelle, Squigs, Brian Charles Johnson, Stephany Mora, Emily Marshall, and #EnemyOfTheShow Jay Schmidt (who happens to live where we had the party #FianceOfTheGameMaster.)
Michigan Museum to Display Hindu Puranas Manuscript
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 6, 2016
The Muskegon Museum of Art (MMA) in Michigan will be showcasing an 18th century manuscript in Sanskrit of an extract from the sacred Hindu text "Puranas", from December eight to February 12, in its "Expressions of Faith" exhibition.
Photo Flash: First Look at RUTHERFORD'S TRAVELS World Premiere at Pegasus Theatre
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 7, 2016
Pegasus Theatre Chicago presents the world premiere of Rutherford's Travels, the adaptation of Charles Johnson's beloved National Book Award-winning novel, 'Middle Passage,' now through December 4 at Pegasus's resident home Chicago Dramatists, 773 N. Aberdeen. Rutherford's Travels is co-adapted and directed by Pegasus Theatre Producing Artistic Director Ilesa Duncan and co-adapted by David Barr, III, music directed and composed by Shawn Wallace and choreographed by Nicole Clarke-Springer. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Pegasus Theatre Announces World Premiere of Charles Johnson's RUTHERFORD'S TRAVELS
by BWW
News Desk
- Nov 2, 2016
Chicago -Pegasus Theatre Chicago announces the world premiere of Rutherford's Travels, the adaptation of Charles Johnson's beloved National Book Award-winning novel, "Middle Passage," November 2 - December 4 at Pegasus's resident home Chicago Dramatists, 773 N. Aberdeen. Rutherford's Travels is co-adapted and directed by Pegasus Theatre Producing Artistic Director Ilesa Duncan and co-adapted by David Barr, III, music directed and composed by Shawn Wallace and choreographed by Nicole Clarke-Springer.
Pegasus Theatre Announces World Premiere of Charles Johnson's RUTHERFORD'S TRAVELS
by A.A. Cristi
- Sep 13, 2016
Chicago -Pegasus Theatre Chicago announces the world premiere of Rutherford's Travels, the adaptation of Charles Johnson's beloved National Book Award-winning novel, "Middle Passage," November 2 - December 4 at Pegasus's resident home Chicago Dramatists, 773 N. Aberdeen. Rutherford's Travels is co-adapted and directed by Pegasus Theatre Producing Artistic Director Ilesa Duncan and co-adapted by David Barr, III, music directed and composed by Shawn Wallace and choreographed by Nicole Clarke-Springer.
Broadwaysted Podcast Sits Down for Some Brews w/ AMERICAN IDIOT's Brian Charles Johnson
by Broadwaysted
- Sep 13, 2016
This week the Broadwaysted crew is thrilled to sit down with Brian Charles Johnson, original Broadway cast member of SPRING AWAKENING and AMERICAN IDIOT! The beer is flowing and the laughs keep coming as Brian discusses his love of Blue Apron, making his Broadway debut in a smash-hit with a young cast, and introduces the one and only BCJGF. Brian shares some of the craziest experiences having audience members on stage during the show and Kimberly admits to being a 19-year-old fan girl of Spring Awakening (with a stage door pic to prove it!) Game Master Kimberly then leads us through a drinking game version of 'Finish the Lyric' and an epic round of Lights of Broadway Showcards Against Humanity. Why do we break out in songs from Oliver and Company? Join theatre's favorite happy hour and find out on this week's episode of Broadwaysted!
Photo Coverage: Old Cast Members Reunite on the SPRING AWAKENING Red Carpet!
by Walter McBride
- Sep 28, 2015
Deaf West Theatre's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's SPRING AWAKENING, directed by Michael Arden and choreographed by Spencer Liff, opened just last night, September 27, at Broadway's Brooks AtkinsonTheatre (256 West 47th Street). SPRING AWAKENING's strictly limited 18-week-only engagement started previews on September 8. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out red carpet coverage below!
Photo Coverage: Atlantic Theater Company Celebrates 30 Years at 2015 Gala!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy
- Mar 3, 2015
Just last night, Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) presented its landmark 30th Anniversary Gala, at The Pierre (2 East 61st Street at 5th Avenue). Directed by Neil Pepe with musical direction by Matt Gallagher, the annual gala celebrated thirty Atlantic seasons with an evening of music and performances from the Atlantic Ensemble and celebrity artists and honor Charles R. Bendit and Paul E. Pariser, co-CEOs of Taconic Investment Partners for their long-time partnership with Atlantic.
INDIAN SUMMER to Open 2/6 at the Exit Theatre
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 17, 2014
Indian Summer, the extended run of a new play by SF playwright Charles Johnson, opens Thursday, February 6 at the Exit Theatre for a four week run.
STAGE TUBE: Original SPRING AWAKENING Cast Reunites for ATC UNCOVERED
by Nicole Rosky
- Dec 9, 2013
Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce ATC UNCOVERED's exclusive livestream Facebook Video Q&A event with members of the original cast of Spring Awakening on Tuesday, December 10 at 8:00PM (EST) to celebrate the anniversary of the Broadway opening of the landmark musical that began Off-Broadway at Atlantic Theater Company.
STAGE TUBE: Original SPRING AWAKENING Stars to Reunite for 'Special Event' at ATC
by Nicole Rosky
- Dec 3, 2013
In the video below, original Spring Awakening cast member and Atlantic Acting School veteran Brian Charles Johnson announces Atlantic Theater Company's ATC Uncovered- an inside look into the everyday life of a theater company through the artist perspective. He reveals: 'This month we'll be celebrating the 7th anniversary of Spring Awakening on Broadway when myself and a few friends of mine bring it all back home to where it all started with a live, special event.' BroadwayWorld has confirmed that additional detais on the celebration will be announced early next week.
BWW Interviews: Think Pink! LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL Opens at the Old Opera House, 9/5
by Johnna Leary
- Aug 30, 2013
Legally Blonde: The Musical will premiere this weekend at the Old Opera House in Charles Town, West Virginia. Directed by David Porterfield, with musical direction by Charles Johnson and choreography by Christine Galante,Legally Blonde: The Musical is an upbeat, high energy musical with a cast featuring over twenty performers.
Becca Tobin, Derek Klena & More Set for Oklahoma Relief Benefit NY4OK, 6/17
by Tyler Peterson
- Jun 12, 2013
NY4OK: A one night only, star-studded benefit concert to raise funds for the public school arts programs devastated by the recent tornadoes in Oklahoma will take place on June 17th at 9:30pm at le Poisson Rouge (158 Bleeker Street). Stars of Broadway, Film, TV, and Popular Music will bring New York together in a night of live music with a silent auction and raffle prizes. All proceeds will go to rebuilding the Oklahoma school arts programs devastated by the May tornadoes.
Photo Coverage: Inside the Closing Night Party for Encores! IT'S A BIRD...IT'S A PLANE...IT'S SUPERMAN!
by Walter McBride
- Mar 25, 2013
Joining Edward Watts (Superman) in the New York City Center Encores! production of It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman was Jenny Powers as Lois Lane and David Pittu as the evil Dr. Sedgwick, along with Alli Mauzey, Adam Monley, James Saito and Will Swenson. Superman played at City Center for seven performances only - check out photos from the closing night after party below!
Photo Coverage: Encores! IT'S A BIRD...IT'S A PLANE...IT'S SUPERMAN Takes a Final Bow!
by Walter McBride
- Mar 25, 2013
Joining Edward Watts (Superman) in the New York City Center Encores! production of It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman was Jenny Powers as Lois Lane and David Pittu as the evil Dr. Sedgwick, along with Alli Mauzey, Adam Monley, James Saito and Will Swenson. Superman played at City Center for seven performances only - see the final curtain call below!
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