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THEATRE
DIRECTOR, AUTHOR and PRODUCER




























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THE NORMAL HEART - WEST COAST PREMIERE
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KATHY BATES - RICHARD DREYFUS

CONWAY TWITTY - THE MAN, THE MUSIC, THE LEGEND...
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"THE JERSEY BOYS OF COUNTRY MUSIC"

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"The story of Music Legend Conway Twitty comes alive,

in this extraordinary and heartfelt musical theatre tapestry"

 Ventura County Star

 

"A wonderful and moving musical theatre event"

 Wabash News

 

THE WILDEST - HIP COOL AND SWINGING! THE MUSICAL SOUNDS OF LOUIS PRIMA AND KEELY SMITH PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS....

BEEHIVE - THE 60'S MUSICAL
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ALLEY THEATRE

BEEHIVE - THE 60'S MUSICAL - ALLEY THEATRE - HOUSTON

"Beehive is an exhilarating musical celebrating the "girl groups" of the 1960 s. This powerhouse production is filled with volcanic performances, clever, smart and polished staging by Director Randy Johnson. Do yourself a favor and run to the box office for tickets. This is a must see - don't miss production!"

The Houston Chronicle

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LEADER OF THE PACK - THE ELLIE GREENWICH MUSICAL

"PACKS A POWERFUL PUNCH - THERE'S ENOUGH ELECTRICITY IN THIS MUSICAL TO LIGHT A CITY BLOCK - A SOLID GOLD SURPRISE - DIRECTOR, RANDY JOHNSON HAS DELIVERED THE GOODS HERE..."

THE CALGARY SUN




































Randy began his professional theatrical  career as producer of  The Los Angeles premiere of Larry Kramer's landmark drama THE NORMAL HEART which starred Academy Award winners Kathy Bates and Richard Dreyfuss. A  25 year career in theatre includes world premieres, regional theatre productions, international theatre productions , a published playwright, and the creation and development of new musical theatre including  THE WILDEST !!! HIP COOL AND SWINGING (author and director). Randy's musical  CONWAY TWITTY - THE MAN, THE MUSIC, THE LEGEND, premiered at The Tennessee Performings Arts Center and played performing arts centers across the United States from October 2008 and continues touring to this day. The show was also presented in a 45 minute version as the opening act for Country Music Legend George Jones in arenas and theatres across the country. 

 Randy is the original producer of ALWAYS PATSY CLINE, which came into national prominence on June 9, 1994 when it re-opened the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. The show ran to critical and audience acclaim in Nashville for 2 years. From 1989 to 1997 he produced or co produced over 500 productions of the musical including the record-breaking 5 year run at the Denver Center and the Off Broadway production at the Variety Arts Theatre. He also executive produced the MCA Cast Album of the show.  During that period of time, ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE was listed for 4 years straight in American Theatre Magazine as one of the top 10 most produced plays in America.
 
In 2006, Randy directed and choreographed the The West End Production at the Savoy Theatre in London, England of  the critically acclaimed SONGS MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME - THE MUSIC OF JUDY GARLAND. Starring Lorna Luft accompanied by a 30 piece orchestra and featured video duets with her mother the legendary Judy Garland.
 
Regional Theatre credits include productions of BEEHIVE, LEADER OF THE PACK (United States and Canada) , NITE CLUB CONFIDENTIAL, ROCKY HORROR SHOW, THE PERSONALS, TEXAS CHAINSAW MANICURIST, THE TAFFETTA'S, and PSYCHO BEACH PARTY to name a few...
 
He is currently in development on 3 major theatre events scheduled to be produced in 2010 - 2011


 

 

MANDY BARNETT
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RYMAN THEATRE PRODUCTION

ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE
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Regional Theatre, National Tours, Off Broadway

ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE
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Regional Theatre, National Tours, Off Broadway

MCA CAST ALBUM
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EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

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LORNA LUFT

 SONGS MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME - THE MUSIC OF JUDY GARLAND

SAVOY THEATRE - LONDON , ENGLAND

"Randy directed Lorna Luft's show in London for me, and he was great.

We had two days to put it into the theater, and he did a masterful job.

And we had great great fun.

I recommend him highly." 

Susan Dietz - Producer

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"The production is heart stopping and thrilling"

London Daily News

 

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FINALE - THE WILDEST - HIP, COOL and SWINGING
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THE MUSICAL SOUNDS OF LOUIS PRIMA and KEELY SMITH



























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