John Chapman News

Review: GEORGY GIRL - THE SEEKERS MUSICAL at Off Broadway Papakura, Auckland

by Monica Moore — June 8, 2025

Georgy Girl -The Seekers Musical made its New Zealand premiere at Off Broadway Theatre Papakura, Auckland on Saturday night.

Springfield Chamber Players Revive Their JOHNNY APPLESEED PLUS Family Concert For The Holiday Season

by Stephi Wild — November 8, 2024

The Springfield Chamber Players will bring their family-friendly Johnny Appleseed Plus concert to Springfield's new event venue, 52 Sumner next month.

The Springfield Chamber Players Reveal Final Two Concerts in 2023-24 Chamber Music Series

by Stephi Wild — January 2, 2024

The Springfield Chamber Players (formerly MOSSO), has announced the final two concerts of its 2023-24 chamber music series in Longmeadow.

The Springfield Chamber Players Perform With Harmonia V Next Month

by Stephi Wild — November 1, 2023

The Springfield Chamber Players (formerly MOSSO), presents a holiday musicale with the woodwind quintet Harmonia V, on Sunday, December 3, at 3PM at First Church of Christ, 763 Longmeadow Street (Route 5), Longmeadow, MA.

Northeast Ohio High School Theater Programs Honored at Playhouse Square's Dazzle Awards Ceremony

by Stephi Wild — May 23, 2023

Playhouse Square celebrated and honored the hard work, dedication and excellence in Northeast Ohio’s high school theater programs at the annual Dazzle Awards presented by Pat and John Chapman on Saturday, May 20.

Playhouse Square Announces Nominees For Annual DAZZLE AWARDS Presented By Pat And John Chapman

by A.A. Cristi — May 2, 2023

The next generation of Broadway stars are taking center stage at Playhouse Square’s Dazzle Awards presented by Pat and John Chapman.

Playhouse Square Will Present Comedy, Concerts and More in May

by Stephi Wild — April 21, 2023

Playhouse Square will welcome unique shows to its stages this May, spanning comedy, dance, music and theatrical performances and more.

David Merrick's Big Announcement: The Infamous Opening Night of 42ND STREET

by AJ Hunsucker — April 8, 2023

Have you ever wondered what was the most dramatic night in Broadway history? Well, boy, do I have a story for you! The year: 1980.

NOT NOW DARLING Opens in The Off Broadway Palm

by Stephi Wild — September 23, 2022

The Off Broadway Palm Theatre opens its 2022-2023 Season with the laugh-out-loud NOT NOW, DARLING playing September 22 through November 5, 2022.

WICKED Will Welcome Back Mark Curry as The Wizard

by Stephi Wild — September 22, 2022

WICKED will welcome back Mark Curry as 'The Wizard' from Tuesday 18 October 2022.

Photos: SEE CHICAGO DANCE Kicks Off Chicago Dance Month At Navy Pier

by A.A. Cristi — June 2, 2022

See Chicago Dance, the dance industry's nonprofit service organization, and its Executive Director Julia Mayer, kicked off their 10th Chicago Dance Month, this year in conjunction with the city’s Year of Chicago Dance campaign, Saturday, May 28 at Navy Pier’s Lake Stage.

Playhouse Square Holds Annual Dazzle Awards; View the Winners!

by Stephi Wild — May 23, 2022

With the aim of recognizing the importance of musical theater and arts education in Northeast Ohio high schools, Playhouse Square held the annual Dazzle Awards on May 21.

Playhouse Square Announces 2022 Dazzle Awards Nominees

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 3, 2022

After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, Playhouse Square will once again host the Dazzle Awards.

GUYS AND DOLLS Opens At The Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, April 1

by A.A. Cristi — March 9, 2022

Sky Masterson, Nathan Detroit, Sarah Brown, and of course Miss Adelaide.

GUYS AND DOLLS Opens April 1st at Lauderhill Performing Arts Center

by Carol Kassie — March 9, 2022

MNM Theatre Company, North End Theatre Company, and the City of Lauderhill present what is often called 'the perfect musical comedy! Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling, Guys and Dolls is a classic beloved by