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Another amazing experience opening for Neil Young on his Love Earth Tour, 2025 with Reverend Billy & The Stop Shopping Choir. 18 shows across the US and Canada, including a final show at the legendary Hollywood Bowl.
John was thrilled to be a part of the North American premiere of the Olivier Award-winning musical Sunny Afternoon at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Co-written by Ray Davies of the legendary band The Kinks, he played a multitude of characters, as well as pit bass. A truly magical experience - stay tuned for news of the future of this remarkable production!
Apostasy Blues, a dark comedy indie feature about a young woman's journey of discovery after her life in a doomsday cult that stars Reed Birney and Cordie Hirsch won the Best Indie Feature prize at the Peekskill Film Festival.
Recent
Disaster Chasers, a short film John co-starred in, had its world premiere at the Coney Island Film Festival.
On 9/11, a son finally decides to fight back against a father who is obsessed with chasing after national tragedies. Written and directed by Chris Wronka.You can see the film (9:30 min) on Youtube here.
Roddy and Doddy, an off-beat indie short John starred in (written and directed by Nicolai Shumann) is available to watch here
John was very excited to be invited to participate in a workshop of Zora Neale Hurston's play 'Spunk' at Yale Repertory Theatre as part of the music creative team. Directed by Tamilla Woodard, with music composed by Nehemiah Luckett.
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Run Bambi Run had its wildly successful world premiere as part of Milwaukee Rep's 2023-24 season! With music and lyrics by Gordon Gano of Violent Femmes and a book by Eric Simonson (Lombardi), the production was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. "A blast of a musical" (Chicago Tribune)..."A spectacular production" (Urban Milwaukee)..."Electrifying talent and exhilarating story...the voices in this phenomenal cast are huge." (Broadway World). Stay tuned...
photos by Michael Brosilow
John was awarded the Joe Allard Arts Commission in the UK for songwriting, and performed to a sold-out house at the Colchester Arts Centre in Dec 2023. He debuted two new songs written for the occasion.
(photo by Doug Mason)
Getting to tour the US and Europe with Yemandja in 2022 was an absolute honor. Co-conceived and starring the Beninese global pop legend Angelique Kidjo, it tells a story of unity and healing through the troubled history of the West African slave trade in the 1800s. John played the principal role of Mr. DeSalta. Yemandja had its world premiere at MassMOCA, with further performances at The Broad Theater in Santa Monica, CA, Cal Performances in Berkeley, CA, The Kennedy Center in DC, and Amsterdam, The Netherlands as part of the Holland Festival.
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Top-of-show guest star on FBI: Most Wanted (CBS, Paramount +), Season 2, Episode 11: 'Obstruction' .
Principal on The Food That Built America (History Channel) Season 2, Episode 8: 'Soup Wars' .
Principal on the serial podcast The Grunge Musical.
John also toured the UK in November with Reverend Billy & The Stop Shopping Choir, performing in 6 cities and doing street actions in conjunction with activists demanding concrete action at COP26 in Glasgow. John was among 5 singers who recorded at BBC's Radio Four for Loose Ends, with Clive Anderson and Stephen Fry.
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