John-Michael Howson John-Michael Howson i(A20829 works by) (a.k.a. John Howson; John Michael Howson)
Born: Established: 1936 Melbourne, Victoria, ;
Gender: Male
Expatriate assertion
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1 3 Dream Lover : The Bobby Darin Musical Frank Howson , John-Michael Howson , 2016 single work musical theatre

'Dream Lover reveals the extraordinary story of legendary singer, songwriter and actor Bobby Darin. Adored by his fans, who together with his movie star wife Sandra Dee, provide the amazing soundtrack to a generation.

'Starring David Campbell and Hannah Fredericksen and directed by Simon Phillips (Priscilla Queen of the Desert – The Musical), the show presents great hits from the 50s and 60s including Mack The Knife, Beyond the Sea and the multi-million-seller Dream Lover. This musical captures the glamour and passion of the big band era, the Rat Pack in Vegas and the Golden Age of Hollywood – a time of trail-blazing stars, knock-out fashions and life-changing events.

'Featuring a sensational cast with over 40 on stage including an 18-piece big band, Dream Lover – The Bobby Darin Musical is a big show with a big score and a big heart.' (Production summary)
1 2 More Sex Please.. We're Seniors! John-Michael Howson , 2012 single work drama humour
— Appears in: The Age , 3rd November 2012; (p. 18)
1 1 Adventure Island : The Next Generation John-Michael Howson , Bruce Rowland (composer), 2009 single work musical theatre children's

A mixture of pantomime, song and dance, Adventure Island - The Next Generation has all new stories and music, but still has the same sense of fun and core values of the original show.'

'[Based on the] original series of the popular Australian television series for children screened on the ABC from September 11 1967 to December 22 1972, with repeats running from 1973 to 1976 ... produced by Godfrey Productions and broadcast ... from ... [the ABC] Melbourne studios ... The [original television series] was created by John Michael Howson and Executive Producer Godfrey Phillipp, with Howson writing the majority of the scripts and also appearing in each episode ... Howson also wrote four storybooks based on the show.

Source: Adventure Island : The Next Generation website, www.adventureisland.com.au (sighted: 30/06/2009)
1 3 Dusty : The Original Pop Diva John-Michael Howson , Melvyn Morrow , David Mitchell , 2006 single work musical theatre
1 3 Pyjamas in Paradise John-Michael Howson , Peter Pinne , Ashley Irwin (composer), 2005 single work musical theatre 'Pyjamas in Paradise takes us back to a time when the fabulous history of Surfers Paradise was just beginning. Long before there was a Gold Coast and multi-storey skyscrapers the former sleepy hollow was on the cusp of being transformed into an international resort. A headline-making event was the famous Pyjama Parties in which "pre-schoolie" teens and 20s danced in their short pyjamas and Baby Dolls to the hit parade tunes of the times - the late 50s and early 60s. All around Australia teens longed to be part of the fun and frolics that outraged some and was a constant source of news photos and stories' (www.broadwayaustralia.com/pj.html ; sighted 19/06/2005).
1 3 Shout! John-Michael Howson , Melvyn Morrow , David Mitchell , 2001 single work musical theatre
1 Young at Heart John-Michael Howson , 2000 single work short story
— Appears in: Deadly Dreams : Ten More Tales with a Twist 2000; (p. 291-323)
1 Whispering John-Michael Howson , 2000 single work short story
— Appears in: Deadly Dreams : Ten More Tales with a Twist 2000; (p. 253-290)
1 Mr Wonderful John-Michael Howson , 2000 single work short story
— Appears in: Deadly Dreams : Ten More Tales with a Twist 2000; (p. 225-252)
1 Pretty as a Picture John-Michael Howson , 2000 single work short story
— Appears in: Deadly Dreams : Ten More Tales with a Twist 2000; (p. 187-224)
1 Runnin' Wild John-Michael Howson , 2000 single work short story
— Appears in: Deadly Dreams : Ten More Tales with a Twist 2000; (p. 161-185)
1 Bali Hai John-Michael Howson , 2000 single work short story
— Appears in: Deadly Dreams : Ten More Tales with a Twist 2000; (p. 127-160)
1 Me and My Shadow John-Michael Howson , 2000 single work short story
— Appears in: Deadly Dreams : Ten More Tales with a Twist 2000; (p. 87-125)
1 Time after Time John-Michael Howson , 2000 single work short story
— Appears in: Deadly Dreams : Ten More Tales with a Twist 2000; (p. 63-86)
1 When You Wish Upon a Star John-Michael Howson , 2000 single work short story
— Appears in: Deadly Dreams : Ten More Tales with a Twist 2000; (p. 31-61)
1 The Gambler John-Michael Howson , 2000 single work short story
— Appears in: Deadly Dreams : Ten More Tales with a Twist 2000; (p. 1-29)
1 1 y separately published work icon Deadly Dreams : Ten More Tales with a Twist John-Michael Howson , Sydney : Pan Macmillan Australia , 2000 Z396715 2000 selected work short story horror
1 y separately published work icon Once Upon a Nightmare : Ten Tales with a Twist John-Michael Howson , Sydney : Pan Macmillan Australia , 1998 Z63336 1998 selected work short story horror
1 form y separately published work icon Body Business Ted Roberts , Michael Fisher , John-Michael Howson , ( dir. Colin Eggleston ) Australia : PBL Productions Nine Network , 1986 Z1823568 1986 series - publisher film/TV

Mini-series tracing the struggle between two sisters for control of an international fashion house.

According to Moran in his Guide to Australian TV Series:

Body Business was shot in Sydney at the relatively low cost of $3 million. The series was overseen by current PBL head, Jane Deknatel, following the departure of Ian Bradley. Like Kings, The Great Bookie Robbery and Glass Babies, Body Business continued PBL's stress on contemporary genre series, in this case offering viewers a solid piece of melodrama. However, unlike the great 1980s exercise in the genre, McElroy's Return to Eden, Body Business only achieved moderate viewing figures and has not attracted any permanent admirers.
1 John Michael Howson's Hollywood : Manganinnie John-Michael Howson , 1980 single work column
— Appears in: The Australian Women's Weekly , 20 August 1980; (p. 151S)
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