Charles Johnson

Chester Theatre Company Names New Co-Artistic Directors, Christopher Baker and Michelle Ong-Hendrick
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2025

Christopher Baker and Michelle Ong-Hendrick have been appointed as the new Co-Artistic Directors of Chester Theatre Company, effective immediately. Learn more!

FOXBRIER LANE Finds Hope at 54 Below
by Chloe Yang - Jan 29, 2025

Folk-rock musical 'Foxbrier Lane' makes NYC debut at 54 Below on Jan 29. From addiction to healing, this true story features Broadway stars from Rent & Spring Awakening in a powerful exploration of family grief.

See Tony Yazbeck, Kerry Ellis & More Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Tony Yazbeck, Kerry Ellis and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis & More to Perform at 54 Below in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2024

In January, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis, and many more! Learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast Announced for FOXBRIER LANE New York Premiere At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2024

Complete casting has been announced for a concert of Foxbrier Lane, a new folk/rock musical debuting in New York City at 54 Below for one night only on January 29th at 9:30 PM.

A RAISIN IN THE SUN Comes to the Court Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2024

Court Theatre will present Lorraine Hansberry’s masterpiece A Raisin in the Sun, winner of a Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award nominee for Best Play, and the first play written by a Black woman to be produced on Broadway.

See Christopher Sieber, Ann Hampton Callaway & More at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2024

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Lindsay Heather Pearce, Hawley Gould, Jake Pedersen, and More Set for 54 GETS WARPED: DISC 2!
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 3, 2024

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present 54 Gets Warped: Disc 2 on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 9:30pm, with a livestream option at 9:45pm ET.

Joe Iconis & Family, Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp, and More to Play 54 Below
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 28, 2024

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. Check out the full lineup here!

Photos: Jonathan Groff and Friends Celebrate New Sardi's Caricature
by Bruce Glikas - May 22, 2024

2024 Tony nominee Jonathan Groff was honored with his very own caricature at Sardi’s. with remarks from friend, Sutton Foster. Check out photos from the big day!

SO MANY STARS Comes to Theatre West in December
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2023

'So Many Stars' is a musical event celebrating the joy of life itself. Directed by Victoria Lavan, this show features a talented cast and musicians, and will be performed at Theatre West in Los Angeles from December 2-10, 2023. Don't miss your chance to see and hear 'So Many Stars.'

54 SINGS SHUFFLE ALONG, MATTHEW SCOTT: THE JESUS YEAR, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2023

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.org or call (646) 476-3551.

Yazbeck & Della Penna's DEAD OUTLAW, LANGSTON IN HARLEM, and More to Play 54 Below in May
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 29, 2023

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve and expand the art of the cabaret, honor the music of Broadway, and provide an unparalleled experience to diverse communities.

Christine Dwyer, Gerald Caesar, Brian Charles Johnson And More Will Lead THE PRETTY PANTS BANDIT at 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2023

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Christine Dwyer in The Pretty Pants Bandit on May 23rd, 2023 at 9:30pm. From housewife to hero, Marie Baker, her gang, and one infamous pair of guns took the country for a year-long ride that would make headlines. Notoriously leaving the men she robbed with their pants down, her evolution became a revolution.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards; Unicorn Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards; at MTKC Pro Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards; Unicorn Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

THE PRETTY PANTS BANDIT Teaser Concert Announced At Ripley Grier Studios This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2022

CHASE PEACOCK & JESSICA DE MARIA present a 30 minute teaser concert of their original musical, THE PRETTY PANTS BANDIT, Thursday November 17th, 2pm at Ripley Grier Studios (520 8th Avenue, Studio 17 T).

Charles Johnson Releases 'Gasoline' Off His Forthcoming Album 'The Ladder'
by Michael Major - Jul 8, 2022

This release will interest fans of all genres and walks of life with stories about growing up, finding and losing love, sobriety and more, there is something for everyone to connect with. The new single, 'Gasoline' will be available to anyone who pre-orders the upcoming record.

Americana Singer Charles Johnson Drops 'Busted Lip' Off His Forthcoming Album 'The Ladder'
by Michael Major - Jun 30, 2022

With a powerful voice that has a richness and rasp adjacent to Chris Stapleton, Charles brings his lyrics to life alongside music that has Americana, country and folk influences. Listeners will find songs they can deeply relate to as this body of work tells the stories of growing up, finding and losing love, sobriety and more.