Chad Johnson

MARY JANE THE MUSICAL 2: THE GRANDSON to Premiere At Dell’Arte International in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026

Dell'Arte International and Longshadr Productions will present the world premiere of Mary Jane The Musical 2: The Grandson. The sequel featuring 12 original songs exploring Humboldt County's cannabis culture at the outdoor Rooney Amphitheatre in Blue Lake, CA.

Furnace Fest Announces Final Headliner for Lineup, Sunny Day Real Estate.
by Marissa Tomeo - May 12, 2022

Furnace Fest has announced their final headlining act, Sunny Day Real Estate. The performance on Saturday, September 24th, marks one of the first US show the band has played since 2010. Fans will also be able to catch acts like Manchester Orchestra, Cursive, Elliott (performing False Cathedrals), Blindside (performing Silence), Pedro The Lion (performing Control), and many others on Saturday. Furnace Fest will be held at Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham, Alabama on Friday, September 23 – Sunday, September 25th. Tickets are available to purchase now at  www.furnacefest.us.

RED HOT SHAME to Release New Album, My Satellite
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 1, 2022

RED HOT SHAME is the brainchild of singer-songwriter Xeff Scolari and his fluctuating lineup of Northern California based musical partners in crime. For the new RED HOT SHAME album MY SATELLITE, available April 15, 2022, Xeff Scolari recorded with frequent collaborators Steven Pitsenbarger (vocals, percussion), Ryan Wilson (guitar), Spencer Kennedy (bass), Rick Fugate (drums), James Terris (keys), and Mark Bennet (harmonica), a lineup that brings an energy and excitement to RED HOT SHAME that Xeff Scolari could not accomplish alone. Together they are a creative force that launches MY SATELLITE into another dimension! Performances feel like a wild ride where anything can happen at any moment, turning the band’s live shows into can’t miss events.

Opera Omaha Announces Third Annual ONE FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2020

Opera Omaha announces its third annual ONE FESTIVAL. The ONE Festival is a place for wild dreams, wilder execution, and exploration of those ideas on a grand scale. Programming is driven by the artists, not the executives. With an emphasis on experimentation and new worka?'yet not tethered to premieresa?'ONE fosters an environment that encourages and celebrates bold risks and transformative storytelling. At a glance, one might assume this is happening in NYC or LA; but this opera hothouse sizzles in the dead center of our country, far from the coasts. 

Errol Flynn's Captured Sons Film Director Brendan Moriarty's New Film
by Robert Diamond - Aug 4, 2018

Adventure filmmaker Brendan Moriarty, The man behind the film The Road to Freedom which took storm and had all Hollywood talking about his indie film, which bypassed the gates of the studio system. With Huffington Post calling Brendan Moriarty, "One of those exceptions."

Lunar New Year Concert To Include U.S. Premiere By Andy Akiho
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2018

The New York Philharmonic announces program updates for its Lunar New Year Concert and Gala, led by Long Yu, on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. The program will feature Andy Akiho's Ricochet, Concerto for Ping Pong, Violin, Percussion, and Orchestra, featuring Philharmonic violinist Elizabeth Zeltser (in her Philharmonic solo debut), ping pong players Ariel Hsing and Michael Landers (Philharmonic debuts), and percussionist David Cossin (Philharmonic debut). As previously announced, the program will also include Li Huanzhi's Spring Festival Overture and Beethoven's Choral Fantasy, with pianist Serena Wang, the Farmers' Chorus of the Yunnan Province, soprano Vanessa Vasquez, tenors Chad Johnson and Issachah Savage, and bass Alex Rosen, all in their Philharmonic debuts (the additional soprano and mezzo-soprano will be announced at a later date).

VAN GOGH'S EAR, Starring Carter Hudson, Starts Final Shows at ERC
by BWW News Desk - Aug 30, 2017

A friendly reminder that The Ensemble for the Romantic Century's acclaimed production of Van Gogh's Ear runs through September 10th only at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between Dyer and 10th Avenues).

Ensemble for the Romantic Century's VAN GOGH'S EAR Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2017

The Ensemble for the Romantic Century has announced that the 2017-18 season, ERC's 17th, will take place at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between Dyer and 10th Avenues) beginning with Van Gogh's Ear. Opening Night is set for tonight, August 17th. This limited Off-Broadway engagement runs through September 10th only.

SNOWFALL's Carter Hudson to Headline Ensemble for the Romantic Century's VAN GOGH'S EAR
by BWW News Desk - Jul 24, 2017

The Ensemble for the Romantic Century has announced that the 2017-18 season, ERC's 17th, will take place at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between Dyer and 10th Avenues) beginning August 10th with Van Gogh's Ear. Opening Night is set for August 17th. This limited Off-Broadway engagement runs through September 10th only.

Opera Orlando Announces DON GIOVANNI Casting and Events
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 1, 2017

Opera Orlando; principal performers Gabriel Preisser, Todd Donovan, Rod Nelman, Janette Zilioli, Chad Johnson, Julia Radosz, Sarah Nordin and Tyler Putnam; Conductor Elaine Rinaldi; Stage Director Robert Neu; the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and the Orlando Ballet             

Florida Grand Opera Presents EUGENE ONEGIN, Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2017

From January 28 through February 4, 2017, Florida Grand Opera presents, Tchaikovsky's best loved opera, Eugene Onegin, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. This run is followed by performances on February 9 and 11 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts Au-Rene Theater in Fort Lauderdale.

Final Two Performances Of Florida Grand Opera's EUGENE ONEGIN at Broward Center For The Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2017

This week audiences have one last chance to experience Florida Grand Opera's (FGO) critically praised production of Tchaikovsky's romantic classic Eugene Onegin - with a pair of performances at Broward Center for the Performing Arts' Au-Rene Theater in Fort Lauderdale, Thursday February 9 and Saturday, February 11, both at 7:30pm.

Florida Grand Opera Presents EUGENE ONEGIN, 2/9
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 18, 2017

From January 28 through February 4, 2017, Florida Grand Opera presents, Tchaikovsky's best loved opera, Eugene Onegin, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. This run is followed by performances on February 9 and 11 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts Au-Rene Theater in Fort Lauderdale.

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes With Michigan Native Chad Johnson in Michigan Opera's SILENT NIGHT
by Christina Mancuso - Nov 10, 2016

Michigan native Chad Johnson shares his experience performing in Michigan Opera Theatre's, 'Silent Night,' Nov. 12-20, 2016 at the Detroit Opera House. Check out the video below!

Florida Grand Opera Begins Casting For 2016-2017 Season
by Molly Tracy - Sep 9, 2016

Florida Grand Opera (FGO), with its new artistic vision, is proud to announce the casting choices for the four productions of its 2016-17 Season, which include Georges Bizet's Carmen, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin, Jorge Martin's Before Night Falls, and Giuseppe Verdi's A Masked Ball (Un Ballo in Maschera).

Opera Responds to Pulse Tragedy with ONE VOICE ORLANDO Benefit on 9/11
by BWW News Desk - Aug 26, 2016

For one night only, on Sunday September 11, 2016 at 8 p.m., One Voice Orlando: A Celebration in Song will be performed in the Walt Disney Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 South Magnolia Avenue in downtown Orlando, FL.

Opera Orlando Responds to the Pulse Nightclub Tragedy
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2016

For one night only, on Sunday September 11, 2016 at 8 p.m., One Voice Orlando: A Celebration in Song will be performed in the Walt Disney Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 South Magnolia Avenue in downtown Orlando, FL. The benefit concert will feature some of opera's brightest national stars and musicians from throughout Florida. Internationally-renowned David Charles Abell will conduct and legendary baritone Sherrill Milnes will be one of the evening's hosts. Tickets are $25-$125 and will be available beginning August 19 at www.operaorlando.org or by calling 844-513-2014.                 

Opera Orlando Brings Together Opera Stars to Help Orlando Victims in ONE VOICE ORLANDO Concert, 9/11
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 10, 2016

For one night only, on Sunday September 11, 2016 at 8 p.m., One Voice Orlando: A Celebration in Song will be performed in the Walt Disney Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 South Magnolia Avenue in downtown Orlando, FL. The benefit concert will feature some of opera's brightest national stars and musicians from throughout Florida. Internationally-renownedDavid Charles Abell will conduct and legendary baritone Sherrill Milnes will be one of the evening's hosts. Tickets are $25-$125 and will be available beginning August 19 at www.operaorlando.org or by calling 844-513-2014.   More info HERE.        

2014 Wexford Festival Opera Festival Kicks Off Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2014

Wexford Festival Opera has announced the casting for the internationally renowned Festival, which this year will run for 12 days, from today, 22 October to 2 November.

VH1 Pulls EV AND OCHO Reality Series Due to Johnson Arrest
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 14, 2012

VH1 has announced that it is pulling its new reality series EV AND OCHO from its schedule before it has even debuted. The show starred newlyweds Chad Johnson, formerly known as Chad Ochocinco, and Evelyn Lozada. The move was in response to a confrontation last weekend between Johnson and his wife that led to the arrest of the Miami Dolphins football player. Johnson has been charged in a domestic battery case.