John Murray

Review: ROOM SERVICE at The Vagabond Players
by Tina Collins - Jan 25, 2025

What did our critic think of ROOM SERVICE at The Vagabond Players?

ROOM SERVICE Comes to Vagabond Players Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024

Vagabond Players will continue its 109th season with ROOM SERVICE, written by John Murray and Allen Boretz, and directed by Steve Goldklang. Learn more about the production here!

Vagabond Players Gears Up For 109th Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 17, 2024

Vagabond Players has revealed its 2024/2025 season. Learn more here!

GROW A SHOW Musical Theatre Workshop Returns To The Lied Center!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2024

The Grow a Show Musical Theatre Workshop returns to the Lied Center, offering emerging artists a platform to develop and showcase new works.

Nicole Travolta's DOING ALRIGHT To Have New York Premiere At SoHo Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2024

Catch Nicole Travolta's one-woman show, Doing Alright, now playing Off-Broadway at SoHo Playhouse. Directed by Lauren Burns, this limited engagement runs through February 24, 2024.

The Trap Open Series Continues With THE MECHANICAL MESSIAH Opening December 8th
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 3, 2023

Don't miss The Trap Open Series production of The Mechanical Messiah at Trap Door Theatre in Chicago. Written by Ramona Rotten and Denver Hoffman, this show promises to be a thrilling experience. Opening on December 8th.

Broadway Theatres Will Dim Lights in Memory of Sheldon Harnick Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2023

On November 9, 2023, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of Broadway theatres in New York for one minute at exactly 6:45pm, in honor of Sheldon Harnick.

Photos: First Look at The Group Rep's ROOM SERVICE
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 10, 2023

Check out photos from The Group Rep's production of Room Service, now running through October 15th at the Lonny Chapman Theatre!

Interview: Chris Winfield's Keeping His Tool Belt On for ROOM SERVICE
by Gil Kaan - Aug 30, 2023

Next up for The Group Rep, John Murray and Allen Boretz’ zany comedy Room Service opening September 8, 2023, at their Lonny Chapman Theatre. Mareli Mitchel-Shields directs the large cast of Fox Carney, Joe Clabby, Joseph Eastburn, Tommy Jacobs, Jessica Kent, Sam Logan, Will Maizel, Matthew McLaughlin, Jackie Shearn, Bonnie Snyder, Axel Truitt, Sal Valletta, Grant Velarde, Timothy Willard and Chris Winfield. Chris graciously put down his hammer to answer a few of my queries.

Tony Winning Lyricist and Songwriter Sheldon Harnick Dies at Age 99
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Sheldon Harnick, lyricist known for Fiddler on the Roof, Fiorello!, She Loves Me, and many more, has died at age 99.

Actor and Singer Harry Belafonte Dies at 96
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actor and singer Harry Belafonte has died at age 96. Belafonte was an American singer, songwriter, activist, and actor. He is one of the most successful Jamaican-American pop stars in history.

47th ST MAGNUS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL Set For This June
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2023

Under the directorship of Scottish composer Alasdair Nicolson, this year's multi-artform programme spans the world premiere of David McNeish's new play, Thora, directed by Gerda Stevenson, brings superb dance in the form of Scottish Ballet's debut, sees its first major outdoor installation from Architects of Air, and of course a strong music line-up courses through it.

Author Abi Morgan Brings A Reading Of Extracts, Q&A and Book Signing to The Royal Court Theatre, 11 May 
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2022

To mark the release of BAFTA and Emmy-award winning screenwriter Abi Morgan's new book, This Is Not A Pity Memoir, the Royal Court Theatre will host a reading of extracts followed by a Q&A and book signing on Wednesday 11 May 2022, 6.30pm in the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs. 

Carleton Carpenter, Stage and Screen Actor, Passes Away at 95
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2022

Carleton Upham Carpenter, Jr. (95) an American film, television and stage actor, songwriter, and novelist died Monday, January 31, 2022 in Warwick, NY.  He had been in declining health for some years.

BWW Review: THE BOY BAND PROJECT Makes A Dazzling Debut At Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - Aug 24, 2021

The Boy Band Project made their 54 Below debut Sunday night, and it's about time.

Monterey Jazz Festival Announces 2021 Next Generation Jazz Orchestra Members
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2021

Monterey Jazz Festival is proud to announce the 2021 members of its Next Generation Jazz Orchestra, the Festival's internationally-renowned high school all-star big band, featuring the best high school jazz musicians in the country.

BWW Review: BOY BAND BRUNCH at The Green Room 42
by Ricky Pope - May 16, 2021

The Boy Band Project and The Green Room 42 presents BOY BAND BRUNCH every Sunday at 2 pm. It is a loving tribute to, and a sly send-up of, the boy bands from the 1990's we all loved, lusted after, and laughed at. These guys work harder than any brunch server in the city.

Dancer Ilona Murai Has Passed Away at 96
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2020

Dance Magazine has reported that Broadway dancer Ilona Murai has passed away at the age of 96 due to COVID-19 and dementia.

Stage and Screen Actor Orson Bean Dies at 91
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor Orson Bean has died at age 91. According to The New York Times, his cause of death was a 'traffic accident' in Venice, CA. Capt. Brian Wendling of the Los Angeles Police Department said that Bean was struck and killed by a car on Friday while crossing the street.

BWW Review: Philadelphia Theater Company's BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
by Pati Buehler - Feb 23, 2019

Deep in the heart of Iowa sits Francesca, a lonely young woman who long ago left Italy with the young American GI finding herself supposedly content until she realizes she's really accepted the hopeless acceptance of captivity.