Stephen Johnson

HELLO, DOLLY! To Be Presented By Patio Playhouse Community Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2024

Enjoy the summer season with Patio Playhouse Community Theater's production of HELLO, DOLLY! from July 26 - August 10 at Kit Carson Park Amphitheater.

Raven Theatre Names Adrianna Desier Durantt As Managing Director
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2023

Chicago's Raven Theatre Company today named Adrianna Desier Durantt as Managing Director, following the opening of the highly anticipated revival of Lucille Fletcher's psychological thriller NIGHT WATCH.

Chicago's Raven Theatre Company Names Sarah Slight as Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2023

Chicago’s Raven Theatre Company has named Sarah Slight as Artistic Director, following her successful stewardship of the Company through its 40th season as Interim Artistic Director.

Markie Gray To Step Down as Raven Theatre Managing Director; Cole von Glahn Named Interim MD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2023

Raven Theatre’s Board of Directors announced that Markie Gray will step down as the theater’s Managing Director at the end of April 2023 and Cole von Glahn will assume the Interim Managing Director position at the beginning of May 2023.

Raven Theatre Launches National Search for New Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2023

Raven Theatre has launched a national search for its new Artistic Director. Raven has engaged arts consultant and recruiter BLVE Consults to lead the search.

Raven Theatre Renames East Stage in Honor of Longtime Board Member Stephen Johnson
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2023

Raven Theatre has renamed its 85-seat East Stage “The Johnson Stage,” in honor of longtime Board Member and supporter Stephen Johnson.

Sarah Slight Named Raven Theatre's Interim Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2022

The Board of Directors of Raven Theatre has announced that Sarah Slight will serve as the theater’s Interim Artistic Director beginning December 1, 2022, as the theater conducts a search to replace Cody Estle, who is departing to serve as the Artistic Director of Next Act Theatre in Milwaukee.  

Cody Estle To Step Down as Raven Theatre Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2022

Cody Estle will step down as Raven Theatre's Artistic Director at the end of November 2022, after serving as the company’s artistic leader since 2017. Estle will join Milwaukee’s Next Act Theatre as Artistic Director.

SHORT+SWEET HOLLYWOOD Opens Next Week at Marilyn Monroe Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2022

Known as 'The biggest little festival in the World,' Short+Sweet is the world's largest-reaching performing arts festival dedicated to original short form Theatre, Music and Dance.

Raven Theatre Launches Campaign To Revitalize East Stage Theatre With New Seating
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2022

As Raven Theatre embarks its 40th anniversary season and celebrates 20 years in its Edgewater home, the company is launching a campaign to revitalize its 85-seat East Stage theatre with new seating, along with upgrades to the lobby.

Cultural Council For Palm Beach County Announces Local Artist Michele Hundt as 2021-2022 Dina Baker Fund Recipient
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2022

The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County is pleased to announce that Wellington-based artist Michele Hundt has been named the recipient of the 2021-2022 Dina Baker Fund for Mature Female Artists. 

Raven Theatre Commissions Playwright Paul Michael Thomson
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2022

Raven Theatre has announced it has commissioned Chicago playwright Paul Michael Thomson under its new play development initiative.

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Announces New Concerts
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2021

Concerts include Vasily Petrenko's final concerts as Chief Conductor before he assumes his new role as Conductor Laureate. Also featured are performances by Young Artist in Residence, pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason and Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson.

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra announces April �" June concerts
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2021

Music returns to Liverpool Philharmonic Hall this Spring as the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and associated ensembles perform a mix of live concerts with audiences (from 20 May) and On Demand concerts (broadcast online from 6 April).

Raven Theatre Announces New Play Development Initiative
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2021

Raven Theatre has announced a new $25,000 play development initiative, supporting up to three commissions over the next three years. Tyla Abercrumbie has been chosen as the inaugural recipient. In addition to financial support, playwrights will benefit from workshops with actors and private or public readings during the development process. The new initiative is made possible thanks to a generous donation from Raven Board Member Stephen Johnson.

Liverpool Philharmonic To Present 40 Performances By The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra And Associated Ensembles
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2020

Audiences can safely enjoy live music at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall in 2021 with 40 new concerts announced today. Five of these will be available for audiences to enjoy in the comfort of their own home through Royal Liverpool Philharmonic's On Demand offering.

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Announces New Programme of Concerts in November and December
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2020

Today, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra announces a new programme of concerts at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall from 5 November to 15 December. These are in addition to the October concerts which successfully launched on Thursday 1 October, with huge demand for tickets and many concerts sold out.

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Announces On Demand
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2020

Starting on Wednesday 30 September, 7pm audiences can purchase (£10) and stream seven digital concerts from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Concerts will be available online for 30 days from the broadcast date.

Live Music Returns To Liverpool Philharmonic Hall From This October
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2020

Announced today, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra is launching a programme of re-imagined concerts starting on 1 October 2020.

Aspect Chamber Music Series Presents MUSIC IN THE TIMES OF CRISIS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2020

Aspect Chamber Music Series presents MUSIC IN THE TIMES OF CRISIS. Join us as our longtime collaborator Stephen Johnson explores compositions written in times of turmoil and confusion.