News
Some of the most recent updates concerning the Broadway Composer/Writer, Jonathan Brielle.
updates
Goodspeed Musicals Presents “A Complicated Woman”
A Complicated Woman, with music and lyrics by Jonathan Brielle, will run from May 10 - June 2 at The Terris Theatre in Chester, Connecticut. Click the photo to buy tickets and learn more!
Johnny Mercer Foundation: Songwriters Project
The Johnny Mercer Foundation Songwriters Project is a week-long intensive songwriting course for emerging songwriters aged 18-30. The program is now hosted at Belmont University in Nashville, offering instruction, mentorship, and a collaborative concert finale. Watch this year’s recap to learn more!
“My Feet Took T’Walkin’ ”
from my first Broadway show Foxfire.
Listen to Keith Carradine’s remastered “My Feet Took T’Walkin’ ” on Spotify by clicking the image! Produced by Jonathan Brielle with music and background vocals by Brielle. Lyrics by Susan Cooper, Hume Cronyn and Brielle.
Nightmare Alley the Musical: Interview with Jonathan Brielle
By Connor Slater
Click the photo to read the article!
Freud, Faith and Tarot in Nightmare Alley: Further Thoughts with Jonathan Brielle
By Connor Slater
Click the photo to learn more about Jonathan Brielle’s journey adapting Nightmare Alley from the Original novel.
Himself and Nora Playing in Dublin!
On March 21 and 22, Himself and Nora will be playing at the James Joyce Center in Dublin, Ireland. Click the photo to get tickets and read more!
Music Row Magazine Feature
Music Row Magazine recently featured the Johnny Mercer Songwriters Project. Click the photo to read more, including a few words from Brielle himself!
VIP Magazine Features “Himself and Nora!”
VIP Magazine recently featured the James Joyce Centre’s performance of “Himself and Nora” in their article, “Five events to attend this Culture Night around the country.” Click the photo to read more!
Culture Night at the James Joyce Centre!
On September 22nd, at an already sold out show, Jonathan Brielle will be performing songs from his acclaimed Off-Broadway show, “Himself and Nora.” Click the photo to learn more!
The 11th Annual Writer’s Grove Is Underway!
Welcoming talent such as Joriah Kwamé and Beth Malone, Brielle says, “Years ago, when I described the Grove as the think tank for new musicals, I could only dream it would become the success it is today.” Click the photo to read more!
What A Blast!
A Monkey and Me, starring Tovah Feldshuh and Veanne Cox, had an incredible run at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center. Coming soon: highlights from the show!
A COMPLICATED WOMAN: THE JOHN KENLEY SHOW
NEW YORK THEATER BARN FEB 24, 2020
Many thanks to my collaborator, Ianne Fields Stewart and the fabulous cast of Penny Fuller, Nora Brigid Monahan, L Morgan Lee, Victoria Huston-Elem, Darius de Haas, Kurt Hellerich, Stephen DeRosa, Bubblezz, and Cecilia Lee.
Directed by Jeff Calhoun.
40 NAKED WOMEN, A MONKEY AND ME
A PREVIEW JANUARY 17, 2020
A Complicated Woman:
The John Kenley Show
A PREVIEW JANUARY 18, 2020
The latest reading
NIGHTMARE ALLEY AUGUST 5, 2019
Directed by Marshall Paillet The journey continues!
A COMPLICATED WOMAN: THE JOHN KENLEY SHOW AUGUST 2ND, 2019
Directed by Jeff Calhoun, an amazing reading with a wonderful group of people including my collaborator, Ianne Fields Stewart
JUNE 29/NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Multi-platinum-selling and award-winning songwriter Lindy Robbins will join the roster of master teachers for the 14th annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Songwriters Project, a partnership between the Johnny Mercer Foundation and the American Music Theatre Project (AMTP) at Northwestern University. Robbins will join returning master teachers Stephen Bray, Craig Carneliaand Andrew Lippa in mentoring a new group of 15 songwriters for an intensive week of master classes and workshops leading up to the annual sold-out concert event!
JMF WRITERS GROVE
WEEK 4 - So much accomplished!
UNTIL NEXT YEAR! Even a little on Nightmare Alley!
JMF writers GROVE
Week 3 NEW AND OLD FRIENDS
“Wild Sound” with playwright Tom Coash
JMF writers GROVE
Weeks 1 & 2. A wonderful group of writers.
First draft of “A Complicated Woman: The John Kenley Story”
Completed with Ianne Fields Stewart!
Songwriters project
northwestern university
Young songwriters, taking applications now for a weeklong free study with our Master Teachers: Craig Carnelia and Stephen Bray this June. Free to attend. Very proud of this one in our 12th year! To apply go to: https://www.mercersongwriters.com/
JMF WRITERS GROVE 2019
writers announced
JANUARY 2019
Looking forward to writing the songs for A COMPLICATED WOMAN book by Ianne Fields Stewart and WILD SOUND book by Tom Coash. So honored to be the Writer Producer in Residence for the 7th year! Some very exciting writers at this year’s Colony! Watch for the announcement! See: https://www.broadwayworld.com/connecticut/article/34-Participants-Announced-For-7th-Annual-Johnny-Mercer-Foundation-Writers-Colony-At-Goodspeed-20190109
Best music
wonderama
September 25, 2018
Congratulations to my collaborators, Chuck Armstrong and David Osmond for our TV theme song. Watch Wonderama, now in its third year!
NIGHTMARE ALLEY - NJREP
september 30,2018
Cole Burden and Kevyn Morrow star in Nightmare Alley
Redfest 2018
September 29, 2018
Stepping Into Fire in South Africa. Very proud of this one!
WONDERAMA SEASON 3
October 2018
Writing the music for season 3 for Wonderama now on over 60 stations nationally. Getting a good hug from host, David Osmond.and Producer Chuck Armstrong. http://www.wonderamatv.com/the-show/
