John Phillips News

Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House, in partnership with The Millay Colony for the Arts, marks the centenary of Women's Suffrage and the reopening of New York State's oldest surviving theater with a new production of Virgil Thomson and Gertrude Stein's 1947 opera, THE MOTHER OF US ALL - a comic and profound musical pageant of 19th Century American social and political life.

42 years ago the great Mama Cass of Mamas and Papas fame died of a heart attack. To celebrate the life of this larger than life singer known for her songs like Dream a Little Dream and Make Your Own Kind of Music, the stars of the hit touring show CALIFORNIA DREAMING - The Music of the Mamas and the Papas are finally bringing their 'Summer of Love Tour' to Melbourne and it promises to be a real psychedelic trip down memory lane.

42 years ago the great Mama Cass of Mamas and Papas fame died of a heart attack. To celebrate the life of this larger than life singer known for her songs like Dream a Little Dream and Make Your Own Kind of Music, the stars of the hit touring show CALIFORNIA DREAMING - The Music of the Mamas and the Papas are finally bringing their 'Summer of Love Tour' to Melbourne and it promises to be a real psychedelic trip down memory lane.

In an all-new episode of the popular series, OPRAH: WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Oprah Winfrey sits down with Mackenzie Phillips for an in-depth update on the former child star's life today, following the media frenzy surrounding her tell-all autobiography in which she revealed a ten-year consensual intimate relationship with her own father.

In an all-new episode of the popular series, OPRAH: WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Oprah Winfrey sits down with Mackenzie Phillips for an in-depth update on the former child star's life today, following the media frenzy surrounding her tell-all autobiography in which she revealed a ten-year consensual intimate relationship with her own father.

On this week's episode of OPRAH: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?, Audra McDonald talks candidly about depression and her attempted suicide while attending Julliard, how she nearly left New York before getting her first big role, and what she finds most challenging about acting for television versus Broadway.

Some call it a cultural landmark in need of renovations, others call it an eyesore.

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts today announced that John Rivers, 4R Restaurant Group Chef and Owner will host the live performance of Emeril, part of the Publix Chefs at Dr. Phillips Center series. The first show in the series stars Emeril at 8 p.m. tonight, December 1 and will feature live Q&A, a cooking demonstration and book signings of his latest book, Essential Emeril.

?Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts today announced that John Rivers, 4R Restaurant Group Chef and Owner will host the live performance of Emeril, part of the Publix Chefs at Dr. Phillips Center series. 

The Academy of Canadians in Sports & Entertainment - Los Angeles (ACISE-LA) announced today the Maple of Excellence honorees, the master of ceremony and award presenters for the inaugural 2015 Golden Maple Awards. 

The Irvington Town Hall Theater in Irvington, NY announces the final reading in their Irvington Stage Door Reading Series of the new musical The Great American Whoopee by Gonzalo A. Valencia and Michael Campbell on Monday, May 18 at 7:30 pm. The two have been working on this musical adaptation of Mushroom: The Story of the A-Bomb Kid, an autobiography written by John Aristotle Phillips and his friend, David Michaelis for over a year now.

The annual Broadway League Awards, honoring excellence and achievement for Touring Broadway, were announced today during the Broadway League's 2015 Spring Road Conference. First presented in 1992, the Broadway League Awards recognize the contributions of those who have displayed exemplary service to the Broadway industry and are considered innovators of their craft.

According to Deadline, Aubrey Plaza has signed on to join Zac Efron and Robert De Niro in the upcoming comedy BAD GRANDPA, to be directed by Dan Mazer.

Rehearsals began this week for Queens Theatre & Titan Theatre Company's Co-production of its new stage adaptation of the Charles Dickens' holiday classic. The classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge and the three transformational visits he endures from spirits of his past, present, and future will run December 11-21, 2014 at Queens Theatre, the borough's premiere performing arts venue.

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, just presented Deb Lyons,Aaron LaVigne, Sam Sherwood and Sarah Hiance in 'California Dreamin' on October 30th. In this one night only concert event, 54 Below celebrated the iconic songs made famous by The Mamas & The Papas. Including: California Dreamin', Monday Monday, Creeque Alley, I Saw Her Again, Dedicated To The One I Love, Dream A Little Dream and others.

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Deb Lyons, Aaron LaVigne, Sam Sherwood and Sarah Hiance in 'California Dreamin' tonight, October 30th, 2014 at 9:30 PM. In this one night only concert event, 54 Below celebrates the iconic songs made famous by The Mamas & The Papas. Including: California Dreamin', Monday Monday, Creeque Alley, I Saw Her Again, Dedicated To The One I Love, Dream A Little Dream and others.

Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Deb Lyons, Aaron LaVigne, Sam Sherwood and Sarah Hiance in "California Dreamin'" on October 30th, 2014 at 9:30 PM. In this one night only concert event, 54 Below celebrates the iconic songs made famous by The Mamas & The Papas. Including: California Dreamin', Monday Monday, Creeque Alley, I Saw Her Again, Dedicated To The One I Love, Dream A Little Dream and others.

This October and November 54 BELOW presents a lineup of the brightest talent from Broadway and beyond. Located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54thStreet. For a detailed schedule of upcoming performances at 54 Below and to purchase tickets, visit www.54Below.com.

The 2013-14 Encore Awards nominees are announced.