Mike Johnson News

FILM FORUM JR. to Present Fall 2026 Lineup of Family Classics

by Rachel Stone — August 25, 2026

Film Forum will present its Fall 2026 Film Forum Jr.

Review: NOEL: JESUS IS BORN! at Kennedy Center

by Elliot Lanes — December 19, 2025

The Kennedy Center has never presented a Christmas spectacular in house before.

Feature: With NOEL: JESUS IS BORN A New Holiday Tradition Begins at The Kennedy Center

by Elliot Lanes — December 16, 2025

Through the years, The Kennedy Center has hosted many holiday attractions but up until now, they have never presented their own holiday spectacle.

House Approves $9.4 Billion 'Rescissions' Bill, Endangering NPR, PBS, and Global Aid Funding

by A.A. Cristi — June 12, 2025

The U.

PBS and NPR Face Federal Defunding as White House Pushes to Codify Budget Cuts

by A.A. Cristi — June 3, 2025

In a dramatic escalation of ongoing efforts to defund public media, the White House has formally asked Congress to rescind $1.

Ashley Puckett Releases New Single 'Anchor'

by Blair Ingenthron — May 18, 2024

Country music artist Ashley Puckett releases her heartfelt new single 'Anchor,' co-written with Andrew Douglas and Nathan Beatty, showcasing her soulful vocals and emotional depth.

Amendment to Cut Funding to the National Endowment for the Arts Does Not Pass

by Stephi Wild — November 6, 2023

Last week, an attempt to cut funding to the National Endowment for the Arts was voted down.

Review: WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S HAMLET at TWIN LAKES PLAYHOUSE

by Theresa Bertram — June 9, 2023

To be or not to be.

Viola Davis, Jeff Daniels, Billy Porter And More Among 2023 Audie Award Finalists

by A.A. Cristi — February 23, 2023

The Audio Publishers Association has announced finalists for the 2023 Audie Awards®, the premier awards program recognizing distinction in audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment.

Review: THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK at Twin Lakes Playhouse

by Theresa Bertram — January 24, 2023

What did our critic think of THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK at TWIN LAKES PLAYHOUSE?

Western Piedmont Symphony to Present FOOTHILLS POPS: HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR in December

by Blair Ingenthron — November 26, 2022

Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS), the professional orchestra of the western foothills of North Carolina, will present FOOTHILLS POPS: HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR on Friday, December 2, 2022, at 7:30 p.

PHOTOS: Monasterio, Villanueva Walk the 'Blood Carpet' as Phantom and Christine

by Oliver Oliveros — October 27, 2022

TV and theater actor Derrick Monasterio donned the costume of one of his favorite theater roles, The Phantom, in Gaston Leroux and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 'The Phantom of the Opera' at the recent 'The Sparkle Spell: Ghosting Made Fun' Halloween party.

SIX, INTO THE WOODS & More Participate in GLAAD's Spirit Day

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 20, 2022

Today, GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced participants wearing purple or going purple online for Spirit Day in a united stand against bullying and show of support for LGBTQ youth.

Canadian Premiere Takes Home 6 Awards at Last Weekend's Awards

by Vicki Trask — August 30, 2022

This year, the CAT Awards is recognizing productions that took place over the past two theatre seasons (July 2020 through June 2022).

Alex Miller Announces Debut Album 'Miller Time'

by Michael Major — March 28, 2022

The Season 19 American Idol alum offers up a 10-track kick in the pants breath of fresh air with ballads, barn burners … and a few surprises.

Michelle Young Joins 'Bachelor Nation' Podcast

by Michael Major — March 21, 2022

Michelle Young of “The Bachelorette” will co-host “Bachelor Happy Hour,” the official recap podcast for behind-the-scenes exclusives on “The Bachelor,” “The Bachelorette,” and “Bachelor in Paradise,” alongside long-standing host and former “Bachelorette” Becca Kufrin.