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George White's Scandals [1926]
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Great Day
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Olivier Awards - 1981 - Comedy of the Year

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Experiments In Opera Presents A Double Bill Of World Premiere SOLOperas Photo
Experiments In Opera Presents A Double Bill Of World Premiere SOLOperas
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2025

Experiments In Opera has announced the world premiere of SOLOperas, two back-to-back operas written for and inspired by the self-accompanying solo performer.
SHAMELESS Complete Series Coming to DVD for the First Time Photo
SHAMELESS Complete Series Coming to DVD for the First Time
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 27, 2025

From Executive Producer John Wells, Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment will be newly releasing Shameless: The Complete Series, the critically acclaimed, long-running series in one complete set for the first time ever on DVD.
THE WEST WING Complete Series Set Coming to Blu-ray Photo
THE WEST WING Complete Series Set Coming to Blu-ray
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 18, 2024

Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment will be releasing The West Wing: The Complete Series for the first time ever on Blu-ray, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the critically acclaimed series.
New Immersive Exhibit Based on THE WEST WING Coming to Paley Center Photo
New Immersive Exhibit Based on THE WEST WING Coming to Paley Center
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 18, 2024

The Paley Center for Media will host its latest blockbuster exhibit, Inside The West Wing: A 25th Anniversary Salute. Running for just nine weeks only, this immersive exhibit based on the critically acclaimed, Emmy Award–winning show created by Aaron Sorkin, will open at The Paley Museum on Friday, July 5 and run through Sunday, September 8. 
New Work Series WITCHES, QUEERS AND CLOWNS Will Bring A Host of Radical Artists to HE Photo
New Work Series WITCHES, QUEERS AND CLOWNS Will Bring A Host of Radical Artists to HERE in March
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 25, 2024

The three-week performance series will feature music, theater, comedy and cabaret work from Matt Bovee, Scout Davis, Amy Jo Jackson, Dan Mills and Ben Thornewill, Kristin McCarthy Parker, Adam J. Rineer, and others, as well as the world premiere of Witches!? In Salem?! by Matt Cox (Puffs).
Forest Whitaker to Lead MGM+ Suspense Thriller EMPEROR OF OCEAN PARK Photo
Forest Whitaker to Lead MGM+ Suspense Thriller EMPEROR OF OCEAN PARK
by Michael Major - Jan 17, 2024

MGM+ announced that Forest Whitaker (Godfather of Harlem) will star in Emperor of Ocean Park, a thrilling, suspenseful take on author and law professor Stephen L. Carter's best-selling novel, from executive producer/writer Sherman Payne (Charm City Kings, Shameless), John Wells Productions (JWP), and Warner Bros. Television.
Feature: A Look Back at Some Memorable San Diego Shows in 2023 Photo
Feature: A Look Back at Some Memorable San Diego Shows in 2023
by ErinMarie Reiter - Dec 30, 2023

The new year is almost upon us and so it seems this is the best time to reflect on some of the theatrical experiences over 2023 that made a lasting impact.
City Theatre to Present Tami Dixon's SIDE STORIES REVISITED Photo
City Theatre to Present Tami Dixon's SIDE STORIES REVISITED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2023

City Theatre will present their first show of 2024 and the third in the season, South Side Stories Revisited, written and performed by Tami Dixon and directed by Matt M. Morrow.  
Latiné Musical Theatre Lab to Present NEW MUSICALS MIXTAPE Featuring Songs From Six Photo
Latiné Musical Theatre Lab to Present NEW MUSICALS MIXTAPE Featuring Songs From Six Work-in-Progress Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2023

Latiné Musical Theatre Lab and Prospect Theater Company have partnered to present New Musicals Mixtape, a first look at new musicals written by members of the Latiné Musical Theatre Lab’s Julia de Burgos Cohort.
The Tank to Present Luis Roberto Herrera's AS I EAT THE WORLD This Month Photo
The Tank to Present Luis Roberto Herrera's AS I EAT THE WORLD This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2023

The Tank will present As I Eat the World, written and performed by Luis Roberto Herrera and directed by Scout Davis. Learn how to purchase tickets!
The Public Theater to Launch Residency with The Apothetae, Workshopping TITUS ANDRONI Photo
The Public Theater to Launch Residency with The Apothetae, Workshopping TITUS ANDRONICUS in English & ASL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2023

The Public Theater will launch a two-year residency with The Apothetae, the New York-based theater company dedicated to the production of works that explore and illuminate the “Disabled Experience.”
Now Hiring: Head Sound Technician, Stage Manager, and More - BWW Classifieds Photo
Now Hiring: Head Sound Technician, Stage Manager, and More - BWW Classifieds
by - Nov 2, 2023

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 11/2/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
Justin Lucero Named Artistic Director Of Theater Latte Da Photo
Justin Lucero Named Artistic Director Of Theater Latte Da
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2023

Theater Latté Da (TLD) announced today that it has chosen Justin Lucero as its next Artistic Director. Lucero will join TLD in mid-October, co-leading the organization with Managing Director Elisa Spencer-Kaplan.
Center Repertory Company Names Matt M. Morrow as New Artistic Director Photo
Center Repertory Company Names Matt M. Morrow as New Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2023

Center Repertory Company has appointed Matt M. Morrow as its new Artistic Director following a nationwide search.
Road Theatre Company & New York's Jewish Plays Project Present WHO BY FIRE Workshop T Photo
Road Theatre Company & New York's Jewish Plays Project Present WHO BY FIRE Workshop This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - May 6, 2023

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY (Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director) in partnership with the Jewish Plays Project (David Winitsky, Artistic Director), have announced a one-night only reading presentation of 2021 National Jewish Playwriting Contest Winner, WHO BY FIRE, written by Talisa Friedman and directed by legendary casting director John Levey.  
Diversionary Theatre Announces Cast & Creative Team For HEAD OVER HEELS Photo
Diversionary Theatre Announces Cast & Creative Team For HEAD OVER HEELS
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2023

Diversionary Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its San Diego-premiere of Head Over Heels, a musical based upon “The Arcadia” by Sir Philip Sidney, with songs by the iconic 80's all-girl rock band, The Go-Go's. 
MGM+ Orders EMPEROR OF OCEAN PARK Thriller Based on Stephen L. Carter's Novel Photo
MGM+ Orders EMPEROR OF OCEAN PARK Thriller Based on Stephen L. Carter's Novel
by Michael Major - Apr 25, 2023

MGM+ has announced a 10-episode series order for Emperor of Ocean Park, a thrilling, suspenseful take on author and law professor Stephen L. Carter’s best-selling novel, from executive producer/writer Sherman Payne (Charm City Kings, Shameless), John Wells Productions (JWP), and Warner Bros. Television.
The Drama League Launches Digital Archive of 2022-23 International Directors Summit Photo
The Drama League Launches Digital Archive of 2022-23 International Directors Summit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2023

The Drama League has launched its digital archive of the 2022-2023 International Directors Summit, which united eight world-class directors from around the globe for a series of conversations about the changing nature of their work.
WILLA'S AUTHENTIC SELF, Re-Imagining of Jewish Golem Myth, to be Presented at MITU580 Photo
WILLA'S AUTHENTIC SELF, Re-Imagining of Jewish Golem Myth, to be Presented at MITU580
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2023

Lisa Clair Group, in association with Immediate Medium and in collaboration with New Georges, will present Willa’s Authentic Self, a musical, monstrous, and maximalist re-imagining of the ancient Jewish Golem myth.
Rattlestick Theater Names Will Davis As Artistic Director Photo
Rattlestick Theater Names Will Davis As Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2023

After an inclusive nationwide search led by ALJP Consulting and a dedicated group of board, staff, and affiliated artists, Off-Broadway's Rattlestick Theater has named Will Davis, a director, choreographer, and producer of new work as Artistic Director. Davis will succeed Daniella Topol, who served as Artistic Director since 2016.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has John Wells been in?

John Wells has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has John Wells been in?

John Wells has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has John Wells been nominated for?

and Comedy of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Anyone For Denis?.

How many shows has John Wells written?

John Wells has written 1 shows including Great Day (Bookwriter).

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