John-Paul Birss News

As part of the celebrations for MAMMA MIA! turning 25 on Saturday 6 April 2024, the hit musical has extended its booking period at London's Novello Theatre to Saturday 29 March 2025, with tickets now on sale.

In a month's time, on Saturday 6 April 2024, the original production of MAMMA MIA! will celebrate its 25th anniversary. Learn more about the history of MAMMA MIA! and see how to purchase tickets.

Join Dr. John Paul McGee as he records his second live album this week. This auspicious evening will not only feature McGee's renowned jazz trio, but an array of talented performers including Gospel artists; Wendi Henderson Wyatt and Josiah 'Jo Jo' Martin, and multi-genre singer, G. Thomas Allen.

Tickets are now on sale for AN EVENING WITH PAUL SCHRADER, hosted by 'On The Scene''s John Bathke and presented by Black Box PAC, on Sunday, March 17th, 2024 at 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.

Sam Mendes is set to direct four separate films, each based on the life of a different member of the Beatles. The deal marks the first time that Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and the families of John Lennon and George Harrison have granted full life and music rights for a film based on their lives.

GRAMMY Award-winning organist Paul Jacobs will give the East Coast premiere of John Harbison's 'What Do We Make Of Bach?' with the New England Philharmonic. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Ahead of its 25th anniversary on 6 April 2024, Stevie Doc and Tobias Turley, the winners of ITV’s MAMMA MIA! I Have a Dream, will join the production of the global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! in the respective roles of Sophie and Sky at London’s Novello Theatre from Monday 29 January 2024. 

Quintessence Theatre Group extends the run of John-Paul Satre's 'No Exit' through November 5. Don't miss the chance to see this fierce take on the afterlife at the Sedgwick Theater in Northwest Philadelphia.

All new production photos and video footage have been released of the new cast of MAMMA MIA! at the Novello Theatre, who started performances on Monday 9 October. Check out the photos and video here!

Ahead of its 25th anniversary on 6 April 2024,  the new cast has been revealed for the global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! from Monday 9 October 2023. The production has also extended its booking period to Saturday 28 September 2024 at London’s Novello Theatre, with tickets on sale at 10am tomorrow, Friday 1 September 2023.

Labyrinth Arts and Performance announces the World Premier of JOHN AND PAUL: GET RICH QUICKER as part of the line up for its Labyrinth Arts and Performance Collective Showcase this spring. Featuring new and returning performers, this showcase will offer presentation-packed two weekends at the Pride Arts space.

The Warner Theatre has announced an exciting new partnership with the St. John Paul the Great Academy Drama Club and The Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory. The Drama Club will coordinate a full production of MOANA JR., with audition dates to be announced, and a performance in the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre in June.  

The two-hander period musical 'Daddy Long Legs,' featuring the book by John Caird (Royal Shakespeare Company) and the music and lyrics by Paul Gordon ('Jane Eyre' on Broadway), will make its Cebu City premiere on February 3, 2023, at the Siddhartha Theater, Guang Ming Institute of Performing Arts.

The two-hander period musical 'Daddy Long Legs,' featuring the book by John Caird (Royal Shakespeare Company) and the music and lyrics by Paul Gordon ('Jane Eyre' on Broadway), will make its Cebu City premiere on February 3, 2023, at the Siddhartha Theater, Guang Ming Institute of Performing Arts. Directed by Penelop Ong (Vaudeville Theatre Company), the production will run until February 5.

All is now set for the maiden edition of the African Heritage Concert and Awards organized to honour distinguished African personalities. The event is slated for April 1, 2023, in Kigali, the capital of the Republic of Rwanda.

Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Paula Cole has released For The Birds, a new set of songs recorded with fellow luminaries and Grammy award winners Jason Isbell and John Paul White. Lead single “Mother, Son and Holy Ghost” is a collaboration of three iconic singers and lyricists. Plus, check out tour dates!

Billy Waldrep will honor Tony Rice in a new album featuring collaborations with Vince Gill, John Paul White, Darrell Scott, Warren Haynes, and more! Preorder or pre-save the album here!

The three exhibits include: IN FOCUS:  PROTEST at the J. Paul Getty Museum, CHRONICLES OF OUR CULTURE at Aziz Gallerie in Leimert Park Village, and CAPTURING BEAUTY: THE ARTWORK AND PHOTOGRAPHY OF JOHN SIMMONS at The Jean Deleage Gallery at CASA 0101 Theater.

JPY 50 Years Young – The Anniversary Tour, will take you on that journey in songs and stories from Glasgow, Scotland to the shores of Australia and back around the world again, as John performs the songs that brought him national and international stardom.

The event, featuring performances from talented campers, will air on the camp's website, YouTube and Facebook. September 13 at 7 PM ET.