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BWW Review: Gloucester Stage Season Closes Strong with TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by Nancy Grossman - Oct 12, 2017


Gloucester Stage Company concludes its 38th season with a thoughtful and thought-provoking production of Harper Lee's American classic, adapted for the stage by Christopher Sergel. Directed by Judy Braha, this affecting production is buoyed by guileless child actors and strong performances from a bevy of adult stage veterans.

Photo Flash: First Look at TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Gloucester Stage
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2017


Gloucester Stage Company wraps up its 38th season of professional theater on Cape Ann with Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird, now through October 27 at 267 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at American Classic TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Gloucester Stage
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2017


Gloucester Stage Company wraps up its 38th season of professional theater on Cape Ann with Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird from October 6 through October 27 at 267 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast!

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at American Classic TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Gloucester Stage
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2017


Gloucester Stage Company wraps up its 38th season of professional theater on Cape Ann with Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird from October 6 through October 27 at 267 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast!

The Montana Repertory Theatre Will Host COLONY 22
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2017


The Montana Repertory Theatre to host "Missoula COLONY 22: a gathering of artists in support of the writers craft", July 31-August 5 on the University of Montana Campus.

Lit Live Stages New Play About Mary Shelley
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2017


Lit Live presents the world premiere of And Lightning Struck: Mary Shelley and the Curse of Creation, February 9 through 12 at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center. Written by Robert Weibezahl and directed by Austin Robert Miller, this atmospheric historical drama delves into the intimate life of Mary Shelley, the writer of Frankenstein.

Lit Live Stages New Play About Mary Shelley
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2017


Lit Live presents the world premiere of And Lightning Struck: Mary Shelley and the Curse of Creation, February 9 through 12 at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center. Written by Robert Weibezahl and directed by Austin Robert Miller, this atmospheric historical drama delves into the intimate life of Mary Shelley, the writer of Frankenstein.

Actors' Shakespeare Project Presents Rarely Seen EDWARD II by Christopher Marlowe
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2017


Actors' Shakespeare Project kicks off 2017 with Christopher Marlowe's complex Edward II, England's notorious king who forsakes everything for his public and private passions--only to meet horrific ends at the hands of his queen and his conniving noblemen. ASP is fortunate to bring both the talents of its Resident Acting Company and director David R. Gammons to navigate the intricate theatrical landscape of this historically controversial and rarely seen play. Performances are February 22 - March 19, 2017 (Press Performance: Saturday, February 25, 8 PM) at the Charlestown Working Theater, 442 Bunker Hill St, Charlestown. For more information visit actorsshakespeareproject.org.

BWW Review: LUCKY STIFF: Loosey-goosey Fun For All
by Nancy Grossman - Sep 13, 2016


Stoneham Theatre has a lively hit on its hands with the Lynn Ahrens/Stephen Flaherty 1980s musical murder mystery farce, LUCKY STIFF. The rom-com romp stars young company alum Andrew Barbato, with direction by Caitlin Lowans, choreography by Ilyse Robbins, and music direction by Bethany Aiken. It's a madcap journey to Monte Carlo with a rich, dead uncle, mistaken identity, slamming doors, romance, and great songs.

Bay Colony Shakespeare Company to Bring the Bard to Schools in MA
by BWW News Desk - Aug 31, 2016


The Bay Colony Shakespeare Company (BCSC), the fastest-growing professional theater company on the South Shore of Massachusetts, continues its efforts to bring Shakespeare to students across the Commonwealth.

Stoneham Theatre Presents Musical Farce LUCKY STIFF
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2016


Stoneham Theatre opens its 17th Season with Lucky Stiff, a musical murder mystery farce about love, dogs, diamonds, and death. From the creators of Ragtime and Seussical, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, Directed by Caitlin Lowans and Choreographed by Elliot Norton and IRNE Award-winner Ilyse Robbins, Lucky Stiff hilariously tells the story of an unassuming shoe salesman who stands to inherit six million dollars from a recently deceased uncle he never met. There's only one catch: he has to bring his embalmed uncle on a vacation to Monte Carlo. Should he succeed in passing his uncle off as alive, he'll get the inheritance. If not, the money goes to the Universal Dog Home of Brooklyn, or else his uncle's gun-toting ex! Performances run from September 8 - 25, 2016. Press Opening is Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 3:00pm.

Hinder & Candlebox to Play bergenPAC, 9/24
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 21, 2013


bergenPAC will welcome HINDER / CANDLEBOX with special guests DEVOUR THE DAY and OPEN AIR STEREO on Tuesday September 24, 2013 at 7 pm. Tickets are $29.50, $25.50 and available at www.ticketmaster.com or www.bergenpac.org or by calling the box office at (201) 227 1030.

Matthew Trumbull's THE ZEBRA SHIRT OF LONELY CHILDREN Makes Midwest Debut at Minnesota Fringe Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2013


Theater Accident, in association with Blue Coyote Theater Group, announces that THE ZEBRA SHIRT OF LONELY CHILDREN, written and performed by Minnesota native Matthew Trumbull and directed by Matthew Freeman, will make its Midwest premiere at the 2013 Minnesota Fringe Festival. Both a 'Critic's Pick' and part of Fringe NYC's Encore Series, Zebra Shirt won the Overall Excellence-Solo Performance Award at the 2012 Festival.

Matthew Trumbull's THE ZEBRA SHIRT OF LONELY CHILDREN to Make Midwest Debut at Minnesota Fringe, 8/1
by BWW News Desk - Jul 1, 2013


Theater Accident, in association with Blue Coyote Theater Group, announces that THE ZEBRA SHIRT OF LONELY CHILDREN, written and performed by Minnesota native Matthew Trumbull and directed by Matthew Freeman, will make its Midwest premiere at the 2013 Minnesota Fringe Festival. Both a 'Critic's Pick' and part of Fringe NYC's Encore Series, Zebra Shirt won the Overall Excellence-Solo Performance Award at the 2012 Festival.

BWW Reviews: Into the World of D&D with Company One's SHE KILLS MONSTERS
by Alexandra Lonati - May 6, 2013


She Kills Monsters has the feel of a comic book, while telling the story of Agnes, an average woman who gets to know her late sister by acting out her created game of Dungeons and Dragons.

Tony Kushner in Conversation with Evan Smith Set for Texas Performing Arts Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2013


Texas Performing Arts and The Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies present Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and screenwriter Tony Kushner in conversation with Evan Smith tonight, April 22, 2013 at 8 p.m. at Bass Concert Hall. Presented in partnership with The Department of Theatre and Dance and L Style G Style.

Tony Kushner in Conversation with Evan Smith Set for Texas Performing Arts, 4/22
by BWW News Desk - Mar 22, 2013


Texas Performing Arts and The Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies present Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and screenwriter Tony Kushner in conversation with Evan Smith on Monday, April 22, 2013 at 8 p.m. at Bass Concert Hall. Presented in partnership with The Department of Theatre and Dance and L Style G Style.

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