Mary Johnson

Opera Parallèle Will Present FELLOW TRAVELERS Next Month

Opera Parallèle and Presidio Theatre will salute the upcoming LGBTQ+ Pride Month with the West Coast premiere of Fellow Travelers, the highly acclaimed musical drama by composer Gregory Spears and librettist Greg Pierce for three performances June 21 – 23 at the intimate Presidio Theatre.

Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra Performs ELLA & LOUIS: Jazz Music's Perfect Partnership, Featuring Mary Louis Lee and Robert Johnson

Mary Louise Lee and Robert Johnson will bring Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong's Ella & Louis album to life and audiences to have the opportunity to see them perform together at four different venues around the metro area.

Alphabetti's Autumn Season Continues With ANGELA

Alphabetti's Autumn season continues with a debut show from local writer, Charlotte Small. Girl-guides, talking eggcups and wildlife disposal, Angela promises to be one of the most bizarre and hilarious stories to debut at the Award-Winning Fringe Venue.

Arizona Opera Reveals Casts and Creative Teams for 2023/24 Season Productions

Get the inside scoop on the cast members and creative teams for Arizona Opera's highly anticipated 2023/24 season productions. Discover the talented individuals bringing these performances to life.

Photos: WICKED Star Brittney Johnson Debuts Her Nightclub Act At Birdland Jazz

On May 1, Birdland welcomed former Wicked star Brittney Johnson to their stage with her debut nightclub act, titled 'Ripple Effect”. See photos from inside the show!

BWW Review: MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS at Oyster Mill Playhouse

Moonlight and Magnolias is a farce that combines physical comedy with rapid-fire dialogue to create a hilariously funny, yet thought-provoking play. Treat yourself to an enjoyable evening with a talented cast and crew.

Opera Columbus Announces Cast For FELLOW TRAVELERS

Opera Columbus takes on mid-20th-century American political intrigue, communism and the “lavender scare” in a work that the Chicago Tribune called “one of the most accomplished New American Operas.” 1950s Washington D.C. serves as a backdrop for Fellow Travelers, composed by Gregory Spears with a libretto by Greg Pierce, based on Thomas Mallon's 2007 bestselling novel of the same name. 

The Music Hall Announces New Director Of Development, Mary Beth Johnson

In January, The Music Hall welcomed a new Director of Development, Mary Beth Johnson. She relocated from Winston-Salem, North Carolina to join The Music Hall. “I fell in love with Portsmouth when I visited family over the summer and was absolutely delighted to be invited to join The Music Hall's first-rate team. The Music Hall is a magical place, and I'm honored to be a part of such a vibrant cultural gem.” 

Des Moines Metro Opera Announces Repertory for 2021 Summer Festival

Des Moines Metro Opera announced today the repertory for the organization's 2021 Summer Festival, which runs July 2 through July 25, 2021.

Jay Armstrong Johnson, Ahmad Simmons and Mary Michael Patterson Launch BRIDGE ARTS PROJECT With Virtual Workshop

Founded by three Texas natives, Bridge Arts Project is a training and mentorship program that cultivates the potential of emerging artists nationwide. BAP inspires creativity across all artistic media by providing exceptional individuals access to top industry professionals.

KPFK's Arts In Review To Air Pre-Recorded Short Plays From Local Theater Companies

During the current pandemic, KPFK Radio's Arts in Review, Los Angeles's longest-running radio showcase on live theater and cabaret, will be airing short plays. The works are being produced by local small theaters and cabarets. The debut production will be Air Repertory Players' original adaptation of Mark Twain's The Diary of Adam and Eve, written and directed by Julio Martinez, starring James Greene (Mark Twain), Nick Rogers (Adam) and Irene Arranga (Eve).

The 2020 George London Award Winners Are Announced; Five Singers Win Top Prize Of $10,000

a?oeI have known for three generations how difficult the career of an opera singer remains,a?? said George London Foundation President Nora London at the announcement of the 2020 George London Award winners. a?oeThis all started because George wanted to help a?" and now we have been giving these awards for almost 50 years.a??

San Diego Opera's Season Continues Next Month with HANSEL AND GRETEL

San Diego Opera's 2019-2020 mainstage season continues with Engelbert Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel, which opens on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the San Diego Civic Theatre for four performances.

Madison Opera Will Present FELLOW TRAVELERS

Madison Opera presents Gregory Spears' Fellow Travelers on Friday, February 7 at 8 PM and Sunday, February 9 at 2:30 PM in the Capitol Theater at Overture Center.

HANSEL AND GRETEL Continues at San Diego Opera's Main Stage

San Diego Opera's 2019-2020 mainstage season continues with Engelbert Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel, which opens on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the San Diego Civic Theatre for four performances.

Good Theater Presents the Return of BROADWAY AT GOOD THEATER

Good Theater has announced the line up of this year's Broadway at Good Theater. The annual musical event runs December 4th through December 8th at Good Theater's home, the St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress Street, Portland. For tickets and information, please call the Box Office at (207) 835-0895 or visit www.goodtheater.com.

BWW Review: THE WINTER'S TALE, National Theatre

A wonderful version of The Winter's Tale that is made for young people but has plenty to say to those of us as old as Leontes and Polixenes.

BWW Interview: Ruth Mary Johnson Talks THE WINTER'S TALE at the National Theatre

BWW talks to Ruth Mary Johnson about her version of The Winter's Tale at the National Theatre and about her philosophy in making theatre works for young people.

THE WINTER'S TALE For Young Audiences Comes to the National Theatre

Following a sold-out run at the Dorfman Theatre in 2018, The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare returns to the National Theatre from 6th - 21st February 2019. Adapted by Justin Audibert for primary-age children and directed by Ruth Mary Johnson, this new version is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare for younger audiences.

National Theatre New Season Announced; Includes Lenny Henry, Annie Baker, Caryl Churchill, Inua Ellams

The National Theatre has today announced its new season