JOHN LEGEND: A NIGHT OF SONGS AND STORIES is Coming to SF Symphony
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2024
Multi-platinum, 12-time Grammy Award-winner John Legend will join the San Francisco Symphony to bring John Legend: A Night of Songs and Stories with the San Francisco Symphony to audiences this summer. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Meet a Marketer: John Zorn of Arts Reach
by Alex Freeman - Feb 15, 2024
After completing his M.B.A. at Stanford, John has combined a career of performing on the clarinet with helping manage symphonies such as the Detroit Symphony and San Jose Symphony, consulting with art organizations, and leading Arts Reach, The Association of Arts Management, Marketing and Development Professionals.
THE ROCKET MAN: A TRIBUTE TO ELTON JOHN to Have West End Premiere
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 4, 2024
Pack your bags, strap yourself in for a night like no other as the West End gears up to celebrate Sir Elton John! The Rocket Man, starring Jimmy Love, will make its West End premiere at the Adelphi Theatre on Tuesday, 13 February.
Elton John & Brandi Carlile Might Release a Joint Album
by Michael Major - Jan 2, 2024
Elton John and Brandi Carlile have reportedly recorded a joint album. The Who’s Pete Townshend, who is a longtime friend of John's, says that the pair recorded the album in two weeks, teasing that it's a new highlight for both of their careers.
Netflix Is A Joke Fest 2024 Lineup Announced With Joel Kim Booster, John Mulaney & More
by Michael Major - Dec 13, 2023
Here are just some of the names included in the Festival. More headliners to be announced in the new year: Ali Wong, Atsuko Okatsuka, Anthony Jeselnik, Bert Kreischer, Beth Stelling, Bill Burr, Brett Goldstein, Cedric the Entertainer, Celeste Barber, Chelsea Handler, Chris Rock, Craig Robinson, Daniel Tosh, Dane Cook, David Letterman, and more.
Interview: John Douglas Thompson On Providing a More Thorough Perspective of William Jennings Bryan in INHERIT THE WIND
by Gil Kaan - Nov 24, 2023
A re-imagined production of Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee’s Inherit the Wind is currently playing on the Pasadena Playhouse stage, just extended through December 3, 2023. Michael Michetti directs the cast, led by Alfred Molina & John Douglas Thompson as the battling lawyers in a trial inspired by the Scopes Monkey trials in 1925. Rounding out the talented company: Chris Perfetti, Abubakr Al, David Aaron Baker, Rachel Hilson, Jared, Brian Calì, Marlene Forte, Matt Gomez Hidaka, Thomas Hobson, Michael Kostroff, John W. Lawson, Philip J. Lewis, Gabriella Pizzigoni, Rene Rivera and Pam Trotter. After the whirlwind of opening night and unexpected COVID cancellations, John Douglas graciously found some time to chat with me on the phone.
Meet a Marketer: John Zinn, Marketing Consultant - Steppenwolf
by Alex Freeman - Dec 6, 2023
John Zinn is a free-lance arts marketing consultant and producer. He was Director of Marketing and Communications at Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago for 7 years and has worked with the company in some capacity for a total of 15 years.