Reviews

"A deeply felt
reflection of the man.
Savor every minute."
- The New York Times

“Lennon’s spirit shines through!”- New York Post

Lennon soars with joy and greatness!”- Entertainment Weekly

“Surprisingly compelling!”- Rolling Stone

“What better way to celebrate John Lennon’s enduring legacy than with his words and music.”- NY1

“Waters captures Lennon’s essence and singing voice effortlessly.”- New Jersey 101.5

“A stirring celebration of a genius.”- Sydney Morning Herald

“The extraordinary energy of John R. Waters highlights the new production of Lennon: Through A Glass Onion at the Union Square Theater.”- The Huffington Post

“A remarkable celebration of a unique talent. Brilliant!”- The Spectator, London

“Part biography, part music — this homage to John Lennon is sure to make you shed a tear.”- Time Out Sydney

Through A Glass Onion is more than fabulous and familiar music, it is a theatrical insight into the man behind the music.”- The Post

News

"Imagine" a New Perspective Into John Lennon's Life
Thursday, October 16th

Starting this week, Beatlemania lives once again with last night's opening of Lennon: Through a Glass Onion at the Union Square Theater in New York… read more

22 Years of John Lennon
Thursday, October 16th

John R. Waters performs differently depending on his mood. He has, after all, been touring his show, Lennon: Through a Glass Onion, on and off since 1992, and he’s got to keep things interesting… read more

5 Facts About John Lennon That Even Surprised Lennon: Through a Glass Onion Star John R. Waters
Monday, October 6th

There's a new musical off-Broadway celebrating the life and music of former Beatle, music icon and social activist John Lennon… read more

Performance and Interview with John R. Waters and Stewart D'Arietta
Thursday, October 9th

Watch It

Lennon: Through a Glass Onion Plays Off-Broadway's Union Square Theatre, Opening Tonight
Wednesday, October 15th

Lennon: Through a Glass Onion, which celebrates the genius, music and phenomenon of John Lennon, officially opens in New York Oct. 15 at 7PM following previews that began Oct. 3 at The Union Square Theatre… read more

John Lennon comes to life in show opening in NY
Thursday, October 9th

When John R. Waters first heard the Beatles on the radio as a teenager, he made more than one mistake. He thought they were Yanks. And he suspected not all of them were male… read more

John Lennon musical brought to Off-Broadway stage
Thursday, October 9th

Actor and musician John R. Waters has gone further than most fans of the Fab Four — he's now embodying one of them… read more

Come Together! Tickets Now Available to see Lennon: Through a Glass Onion Off-Broadway.
Tuesday, September 23rd

Tickets are now on sale to see Lennon: Through a Glass Onion off-Broadway. The show, created and performed by John R. Waters and Stewart D'Arrietta, has previously performed at the Sydney Opera House and in the West End. The limited engagement will play the Union Square Theatre from October 3 through February 22, 2015… read more

Looking Through A Glass Onion
Friday, September 19th

The words and music of a legend - the show that's conquering the world… John Waters is back in Adelaide before heading to New York with the ultimate John Lennon tribute Show… read more

John Lennon celebrated off-Broadway in Through a Glass Onion
Thursday, September 18th

On October 15, at NYC's Union Square Theater Lennon: Through a Glass Onion opens. This is an internationally acclaimed event that celebrates the life and work of John Lennon… read more

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100 E 17th Street, New York, NY 10003

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