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Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE at La Jolla Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Jun 12, 2024

La Jolla Playhouse world-premiere musical, The Ballad of Johnny and June is now on stage! The new musical has book by Robert Cary (SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical) and Playhouse Director Emeritus and two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, The Who’s Tommy), music and lyrics by Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash and others, directed by Des McAnuff.

Review: THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE at La Jolla Playhouse
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jun 12, 2024

The best way to open this review on the world's premiere musical “The Ballad of Johnny and June” now playing at the La Jolla Playhouse through July 7th is the same way the show starts - with the fantastic music.

Video: Murin and Grant Perform 'Jackson' from THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE at La Jolla
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 9, 2024

Watch Christopher Ryan Grant and Patti Murin as Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash perform 'Jackson' during previews for the world premiere musical The Ballad of Johnny and June at La Jolla Playhouse here!

Video: What it's like playing Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash in The Ballad of Johnny and June
by Joshua Wright - May 29, 2024

Watch as the cast and creative team of La Jolla Playhouse's world-premiere musical, The Ballad of Johnny and June talk about bringing the production to the stage.

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for La Jolla Playhouse's THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE
by Joshua Wright - May 21, 2024

Get a first look at rehearsals for La Jolla Playhouse's world-premiere musical The Ballad of Johnny and June, with book by Robert Cary (SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical) and Playhouse Director Emeritus and two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, The Who’s Tommy), music and lyrics by Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash and others, directed by Des McAnuff.

Christopher Ryan Grant, Patti Murin & More to Lead THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2024

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for its world-premiere musical, The Ballad of Johnny and June. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Line-Up Set For The 12th Annual CHRISTMAS SING ALONG at the Broadway Presbyterian Church
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2023

'Haul Out The Holly' at the 12th Annual CHRISTMAS SING ALONG: Sunday, December 10th at 5:30 PM, at the historic Broadway Presbyterian Church at W114th and Broadway.

Discover the Cast and Creative Team of BEAUTIFUL at The REV Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 26, 2023

Get all the details about the cast and creative team of BEAUTIFUL at The REV Theatre Company. Find out who will be bringing this beloved musical to life and get ready to be wowed by their incredible talents. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of BEAUTIFUL on stage.

Complete Casts and Creative Teams Set for Theatre Aspen 2023 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2023

The complete casts and creative teams have been announced for Theatre Aspen’s historic 40th Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

Jaquel Spivey to Host the 13th Annual Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2023

Jaquel Spivey, Tony and Grammy Award-nominated artist for his role in A Strange Loop, will co-host the 2022-23 Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: First Look at AMERICAN PROPHET: FREDERICK DOGLASS IN HIS OWN WORDS at Arena Stage
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2022

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater is now presenting the world-premiere musical American Prophet: Frederick Douglass in His Own Words, which kicks off the historic theater’s “Surviving and Thriving”-themed 2022/23 Season. Check out photos here!

Photos: The Cast of AIN'T TOO PROUD Takes Closing Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 17, 2022

Last night, Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations, the Tony Award®-winning musical sensation, played its final Broadway performance at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). The musical, with a book by Tony Award nominee Dominique Morisseau, choreography by Tony Award winner Sergio Trujillo, and direction by Tony Award winner Des McAnuff played 488 performances.

4 Broadway Shows Take Final Bow Today
by Team BWW - Jan 16, 2022

Today, January 16, Broadway says goodbye to four beloved productions. Flying Over Sunset will conclude its run at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre following 28 previews and 35 regular performances; Clyde's wraps up at the Hayes Theatre following 24 previews and 61 regular performances; Ain't Too Proud finishes it's almost three-year run at the Imperial Theatre after 21 previews and 488 regular performances; and To Kill A Mockingbird pauses performances at the Shubert Theatre following 45 previews and 626 regular performances.

Kathleen Stuart Releases Music Video for 'Next Year's New Year's Eve'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 29, 2021

Ring in 2022 with 'Next Year's New Year's Eve,' a new music video from Hawaiʻi/New York-based singer/actress (and Kāneʻohe-born) Kathleen Stuart, with the assistance of local artists, including accompanist Darcie Yoshinaga and the video production company Pop! Creative Media.

AIN'T TOO PROUD Will Close on Broadway January 16th
by BWW Staff - Dec 28, 2021

 Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations, the smash hit Tony Award®-winning musical will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, January 16, 2022.

VIDEO: John Legend Visits the Cast of AIN'T TOO PROUD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2021

Grammy Award-winning superstar John Legend and producing partner Mike Jackson paid a visit to the cast and creative team of the Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations!

VIDEO: Go Inside AIN'T TOO PROUD's Broadway Reopening Night!
by Team BWW - Oct 18, 2021

Get ready! The Temptations are back on Broadway. Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations officially returned to Broadway at the Imperial Theatre on Saturday night and BroadwayWorld is taking you inside the big night!

VIDEO: Watch the Cast of AIN'T TOO PROUD Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - Oct 18, 2021

The cast performed a medley of Temptations hits, including “Get Ready,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” and “I Can’t Get Next to You.” Watch the full performance now!

Photos: AIN'T TOO PROUD Re-Opens on Broadway; Go Inside the Big Night!
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 17, 2021

Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations officially returned to Broadway at the Imperial Theatre on Saturday, October 16.

Back On Broadway: Jawan M. Jackson Talks Returning to AIN'T TOO PROUD, Working With New Cast Members & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2021

BroadwayWorld's new interview series Back on Broadway is taking readers on the exciting journey of Broadway's return to the stage! Next up in the series is Jawan M. Jackson, returning to his role as Melvin Franklin in Ain't Too Proud!