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John Johnson

Birth Place: New York City

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BIO

Associate Producer at Joey Parnes Productions.



Broadway: Associate Producer on HAIR, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Lombardi, The Merchant of Venice.

With Elizabeth I. McCann & Joey Parnes: The Play About the Baby, The Goat, or Who is Sylvia, Tuesdays with Morrie, Beckett/Albee, Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Well, Butley, Passing Strange, Equus.

Tony Award Productions from 2001 - 2008; served as Associate Producer in 2007 & 2008.

Concerts: Working at The Zipper Theatre; Rated RSO at Joe's Pub; NewMusicalTheatre.com Launch Concert at Le Poisson Rouge, NewMusicalTheatre.com Live at The Canal Room, Morgan Karr at Joe's Pub, Drew Gasparini & Friends at Joe's Pub.

Faculty: Northwestern University's National High School Institute

Graduate: Fordham University at Lincoln Center

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Original London Production, 1962
Policeman

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Executive Producer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Executive Producer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Executive Producer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Executive Producer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Executive Producer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Executive Producer
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Executive Producer
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Executive Producer
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Executive Producer
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Executive Producer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Executive Producer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Executive Producer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Executive Producer
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Executive Producer
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Executive Producer
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Executive Producer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Assistant Producer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Assistant General Manager
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Management Associate
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Management Associate
 
[Broadway, 1972]
Assistant General Manager

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Musical

John JohnsonBright Star


winner
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Revival of a Play

John Johnson, Skylight

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Revival of a Play

John Johnson, This is Our Youth


winner
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Musical

John Johnson, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder


winner
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Revival of a Play

John Johnson, A Raisin in the Sun


winner
Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Play

John Johnson, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

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News


Video: STEREOPHONIC Tiny Desk Concert with Will Brill, Juliana Canfield, & More

Ahead of its Broadway run ending on January 12, the Tony-award-winning play Stereophonic took part in an NPR Tiny Desk Concert. The original Broadway cast members perform the music, including Will Brill, Juliana Canfield, Tom Pecinka, Sarah Pidgeon, and Chris Stack. Watch the concert now!
Video: Will Butler and STEREOPHONIC Cast Perform 'Masquerade'

Will Butler and the cast of Broadway's Stereophonic visited The Kelly Clarkson Show on Monday to discuss the Tony-Award-winning play and perform 'Masquerade' from the show. Butler explained the show's genesis and introduced the song. Watch the interview and performance now!
Video: George Clooney in New Preview For GOOD NIGHT, and GOOD LUCK

An all new preview video has been released for George Clooney-led Good Night, and Good Luck, ahead of its Broadway opening. Watch the video here and find out more about the show!
Photos: First Look at the New Cast of STEREOPHONIC on Broadway

All new photos have been released of the new cast of Stereophonic on Broadway! The production is now extended through January 12, 2025. Check out the photos below!
Photos: Tom Hanks, Judd Hirsch & More at HOLD ON TO ME DARLING Opening Night

Check out photos from the opening night red carpet of Hold on to Me Darling at The Lucille Lortel Theatre, starring Adam Driver! See photos of stars including Tom Hanks, Judd Hirsch and more.
Photos: SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED Opens At Brooklyn Academy of Music

Last night, BAM (The Brooklyn Academy of Music) celebrated the Opening Night of the world premiere musical Safety Not Guaranteed, which plays a limited Off-Broadway engagement through October 20 at the BAM Harvey Theater. See photos from inside opening night.
Marla Mindelle Returns to THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Tonight Following Illness

After missing performances this week due to illness, Marla Mindelle returns to the off-Broadway hit comedy, The Big Gay Jamboree tonight, Friday, October 4.
Photos: THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Celebrates Ga(y)la Performance

Just yesterday, The Big Gay Jamboree held its Ga(y)la Performance, celebrating the hard work from the cast and creative team behind the brand-new musical, now playing at the Orpheum Theatre. Check out photos from inside the special night.
THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Postpones Opening Night Due to Illness in the Cast

Due to illness, the star and co-creator of The Big Gay Jamboree, Marla Mindelle, will not be performing tonight. Learn more about the new opening night for The Big Gay Jamboree Off-Broadway and see how to purchase tickets.
Cast Recording of Sondheim's HERE WE ARE is Now Available on Vinyl and Streaming

The original cast recording of Here We Are, David Ives and Stephen Sondheim’s critically acclaimed new musical, is now available on vinyl and streaming! Find out how to purchase the vinyl, stream and download the album here.
STEREOPHONIC Will Release Cast Recording on Vinyl This October

A special, limited-edition vinyl will be released for Stereophonic (Original Cast Recording), an album of music from the 2024 Tony® Award-winning Best Play. Find out how to preorder the vinyl now!
Photos: Inside the Tony Awards After Party at the Carlyle

BroadwayWorld is taking you inside the annual Tony Awards afterparty at The Carlyle Hotel with photos from inside the exclusive event!
Photos: Go Inside the 2024 Tony Awards After Party

See photos from the Tony Awards after-party at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, featuring winners such as Jeremy Strong, Justin Peck, Jonathan Groff, Will Brill, and more.
Photos: Inside the 2024 Tony Awards Ceremony

Last night, the curtain was raised on the 77th Annual Tony Awards! Take a look inside the CBS broadcasts and Pluto TV pre-show below, including photos of the casts of The Outsiders, Suffs, Hell's Kitchen, The Who's Tommy, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, and more.
Recap the 2024 Tony Awards Acceptance Speeches

The 77th Annual Tony Awards have officially begun! As winners take the stage this evening, stay tuned to BroadwayWorld as we bring you full text of all of the acceptance speeches; from the emotional to the humorous, and everything in between.
STEREOPHONIC On Broadway Will Extend Through January 5th

Stereophonic, the recipient of 13 Tony Award nominations, announced tonight at a private concert featuring Grammy winner Will Butler, that the production will extend on Broadway through January 5th, 2025.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of JULIA MASLI: HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

Impatient Productions is presenting JULIA MASLI: HAHAHAHAHAHAHA. The show celebrated its opening night this week. Check out photos from the event.
Original Cast Recording of Sondheim's HERE WE ARE Available Now on CD & Digital Platforms

Concord Theatricals Recordings has released the original cast recording of Here We Are, David Ives and Stephen Sondheim’s new musical, on CD and digital platforms worldwide.
Photos: Go Inside the STEREOPHONIC Cast Album Listening Party

On Friday night, May 10th, the cast and creative team of Stereophonic gathered at the Friki Tiki in Midtown to celebrate and listen to the newly released cast album. Check out photos from the event here!
STEREOPHONIC Original Cast Album Available to Stream Now; Listen to Exclusive Tracks

With a record-breaking 13 Tony Award nominations, Sony Masterworks Broadway has released the digital version of the Stereophonic (Original Cast Recording). The album includes the singles, “Masquerade” and “Brightv1,” plus exclusive, brand-new songs not performed in full on stage and only available on the cast album. Listen to the album now!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has John Johnson been in?

John Johnson has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has John Johnson been in?

John Johnson has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was John Johnson's first West End show?

John Johnson's first West End show was Blitz! which opened in 1962

What awards has John Johnson been nominated for?

Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Bright Star, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Skylight, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for This is Our Youth, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Raisin in the Sun and Best Play (Tony Awards) for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.

What awards has John Johnson won?

Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Skylight, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Raisin in the Sun, and Best Play (Tony Awards) for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.

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