BWW Reviews: Many Mediums Make for a Spectacle in Company One's ASTRO BOY AND THE GOD OF COMICS
by Alex Lonati
- Jul 20, 2014
Telling the story of popular Japanese cartoon, Astro Boy, and his creator, Osamu Tezuka, the piece utilizes more mediums than I ever imagined possible for a stage piece. Not only were projections used, but controlled animation, live drawing, vocal effects, puppetry, and combinations of all of the above.
ALL THE WAY, PIPPIN & More Nominated for 2014 IRNE Awards
by Nicole Rosky
- Feb 25, 2014
The Nominating Committee of the Independent Reviewers of New England has just announced nominees for the 2014 IRNE Awards. The Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE) Awards, founded by Beverly Creasey of the Journal Newspapers and Larry Stark of TheaterMirror in 1997, recognize the extraordinary wealth of talent in the Boston theatre community.
BWW Reviews: Fifth 'Winter Ayckbourn' at Zeitgeist Stage Company
by Nancy Grossman
- Feb 11, 2014
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH, prolific British playwright Alan Ayckbourn's opus #75, is a dark comedy satire and a cautionary tale which serves as a chilling reminder of recent events in our own country. Director David J. Miller's cast of four men and four women form a cohesive ensemble and find the humor in their quirky characters.
ASP's HENRY VIII Sells Out, 1/5 Performance Added
by Tyler Peterson
- Dec 30, 2013
Due to popular demand, Actors' Shakespeare Project's announces the addition of a performance of William Shakepeare's HENRY VIII on Sunday January 5 at 7pm. The final history play and the ultimate tale of colliding politics, religion, lust, and palace intrigue. Directed by Tina Packer, this seldom-produced work comes to life on stage at The Modern Theatre at Suffolk University, 525 Washington Street, Boston. For tickets and information go online at www.actorsshakespeareproject.org or call 866-811-4111.
Photo Flash: First Look at Actors' Shakespeare Project's HENRY VIII
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 19, 2013
Actors' Shakespeare Project (ASP) continues its 10th Anniversary Season with Henry VIII, William Shakespeare's final history play and the ultimate tale of colliding politics, religion, lust, and palace intrigue. Directed by Tina Packer, this seldom-produced work comes to life onstage now through January 5, 2014 at The Modern Theatre at Suffolk University, 525 Washington Street, Boston. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Tina Packer Directs Actors' Shakespeare Project's HENRY VIII, Now thru 1/5
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 11, 2013
Actors' Shakespeare Project (ASP) continues its 10th Anniversary Season with Henry VIII, William Shakespeare's final history play and the ultimate tale of colliding politics, religion, lust, and palace intrigue. Directed by Tina Packer, this seldom-produced work comes to life on stage tonight, December 11, 2013- January 5, 2014 (press performance December 14 at 8pm) at The Modern Theatre at Suffolk University, 525 Washington Street, Boston.
Tina Packer to Direct Actors' Shakespeare Project's HENRY VIII, 12/11-1/5
by Tyler Peterson
- Nov 13, 2013
Actors' Shakespeare Project (ASP) continues its 10th Anniversary Season with Henry VIII, William Shakespeare's final history play and the ultimate tale of colliding politics, religion, lust, and palace intrigue. Directed by Tina Packer, this seldom-produced work comes to life on stage December 11, 2013- January 5, 2014 (press performance December 14 at 8pm) at The Modern Theatre at Suffolk University, 525 Washington Street, Boston. For tickets and information go online at www.actorsshakespeareproject.org or call 866-811-4111.
BWW Review: BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARK at Lyric Stage Company
by Nancy Grossman
- Apr 2, 2013
A play about a wannabe movie star features a magical blending of live performance with cinematic images in the New England premiere of 2011 Off-Broadway hit BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARK. Summer L. Williams makes her Lyric Stage directing debut with Kami Rushell Smith shining at the forefront of a strong ensemble cast, most of whom play dual roles. Film and Media Designer Johnathan Carr puts his stamp on the production.
BWW Reviews: Take a Temperamental Journey at Lyric Stage
by Nancy Grossman
- Apr 3, 2012
The Lyric Stage Company of Boston presents the Boston premiere of Jon Marans' Off-Broadway hit THE TEMPERAMENTALS, a chronicle of the love story between Harry Hay and Rudi Gernreich, founders of the Mattachine Society in 1950s Los Angeles. Director Jeremy Johnson's vision employs techniques of film noir to take the audience on a temperamental journey for a view of the grassroots effort that began to change the world, nearly two decades prior to the Stonewall Riots.
SpeakEasy Extends NEXT TO NORMAL Through April 22
by Harmony Wheeler
- Mar 27, 2012
Due to demand, SpeakEasy Stage Company is adding a seventh and final week of performances for its production of the groundbreaking musical NEXT TO NORMAL. The show will now play thru Sunday, April 22, after which it must close. Tickets for these new dates go on sale Wed., March 28 at 9am (online) and noon (phone and walk-up).
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