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Marblehead School Of Ballet and North Shore Civic Ballet Hold Winter Clothing Drive
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2023
The Marblehead School of Ballet (MSB) and the North Shore Civic Ballet third winter clothing drive was a success!  The drive, which ran from November 1 through December 10, 2022, collected over 160 garments and expanded upon the momentum of the 2021 drive collecting winter coats for people of all ages and new pajama sets for children. 
AN INSPECTOR CALLS Comes to The Barnstable Comedy Club
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2023
The Barnstable Comedy Club, located at 3171 Main Street in Barnstable, will present AN INSPECTOR CALLS by J.B. Priestley. James F. Ring directs this classic British thriller which opens on Thursday, March 2 at 7:30 and continues through March 19 with performances at 7:30 on Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees at 2:30 PM.
The Young Company Winter Festival Steals The Spotlight At Greater Boston Stage Company
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
The Young Company Winter Festival, performed by students in grades 4-12, brings together budding young artists and their professional teams to present jaw dropping storytelling at its finest.
The Hanover Theatre Announces PADDINGTON GETS IN A JAM!
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
2023 is in full swing and Hanover Theatre has lots of fun events coming up! Tickets for Paddington Gets in a Jam are officially on sale.
Boch Center Joins Radio City Music Hall, Ryman Auditorium And Others In First National Theater Alliance
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
​​​​​​​Oak View Group has announced the creation of its national Theater Alliance, and the Boch Center has joined the inaugural roster of 39 marque theaters and performing arts venues in 18 markets across North America that will benefit from collective buying power, routing of non-traditional content, sponsorship opportunities, industry best practices and resources, and shared proceeds from an annual fundraising gala.
New Black Box Theater and Studio To Open In Harvard Square By New Nonprofit Arrow Street Arts
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
​​​​​​​Arrow Street Arts, Inc. (ASA), a new Cambridge, MA-based non-profit, announces the renovation and operation of two multi-use arts spaces in Harvard Square—a black box theater and street-front studio on Arrow Street in Cambridge (formerly the American Repertory Theater's Oberon performance space).
Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards
by BWW Awards - January 12, 2023
The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
Peterborough Players to Present Live Simulcast of the Met's FEDORA This Week
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2023
You won't want to miss Fedora via live simulcast at the Peterborough Players on Saturday, January 14th. Tickets are on sale now!
Special Valentine's Presentation of ROMEO AND JULIET to be Staged at Shakespeare & Company
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2023
Shakespeare & Company will stage a special, Valentine's presentation of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m., featuring the cast of the Northeast Regional Tour of Shakespeare and directed by Kevin G. Coleman.
LADIES AT A GAY GIRLS' BAR, 1938-69 Announced At The Dance Complex, February 10-12
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2023
Maggie Cee's Ladies at a Gay Girls' Bar, 1938 - 1969 will be presented by The Dance Complex in Central Square Cambridge February 10-12, as part of its 30th Anniversary highlighting the extraordinary range of dance and movement in the Greater Boston dance community.
Boston Baroque Closes 50th Season with March Concert and April Opera
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2023
Boston Baroque concludes its 50th season with two programs in March and April. First, Boston Baroque presents two works by Mozart—his “Jupiter” Symphony No. 41 and the Sinfonia concertante featuring soloists Christina Day Martinson, violin, and Jason Fisher, viola. Finally, the season comes to a close with a new production of Gluck's opera Iphigénie en Tauride starring Wendy Bryn Harmer, William Burden, and Jesse Blumberg.
Opening Night Post Show Discussion Announced For LETTERS FROM HOME at Merrimack Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2023
Letters From Home manifests the deep connection between father and daughter.  Part of Kalean Ung is awakened when she discovers letters written to her father, Chinary Ung, from their relatives during the Cambodian Genocide. As she digs into the letters, she discovers more and more about  the process of intergenerational healing, incorporating her history as an actor with her newly learned lineage. Both devastating and humorous, Letters From Home reminds audiences that life is painful and lucky all at once. Through mystery, myth, and unbreakable bonds, Kalean is transformed by this poignant and personal journey. 
Museum of Russian Icons Presents DAY OF BALLET and Birch Tea Lecture and Ceremony This Month
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2023
The Museum of Russian Icons presents a 'Day of Ballet,' featuring tours of  the exhibition Swan Lake: 145 Years of History and Triumph, ballet demonstrations, family activities and a dance workshop, on Saturday, January 14, from 12-2pm.  On Saturday, January 28, the Museum presents a Birch Tea Lecture and Ceremony, held in conjunction with the exhibition Tree of Life: Birch Through the Ages. 
Singer-Songwriter Robin Batteau To Debut New Album At Club Passim On January 29
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
Singer and Songwriter Robin Batteau brings his unique new project, Banned in Sparta, to the Passim stage on January 29th. Inspired by ancient Greek Lyric Poets like Sappho, Simonides, and Corinna from the 5th and 6th and 7th centuries BCE, Banned in Sparta, combines the incredible songwriting talents of Batteau with the iconic voices from New England's folk scene like Tom Rush, Carolyn Hester, Tom Paxton, Livingston Taylor, Kate Taylor, and Eric Andersen. Batteau elevates the myths and ancient struggles of the Greek tragedies into modern folk classics. Robin's sister Yani, who plays clawhammer style banjo, will open the show and join him onstage for a few songs. Tickets are on sale now at Passim.org. 
The Huntington's Founding Managing Director Michael Maso to Step Down in June 2023
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
The Huntington’s founding Managing Director Michael Maso will step down from the leadership role he has held at the company for over 40 years at the end of this season – his 41st as managing director – on June 30, 2023.
Summer Stars Announces $500,000 Partnership with Sonic Boom Foundation to Teach Economically Disadvantaged Kids
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2023
Over the next three years, Sonic Boom will provide over $500,000 in operational and financial support for The Summer Stars Foundation’s flagship performing arts summer camp.
BSO Music Director Andris Nelsons Leads Three Programs Including Two World Premieres
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2023
Andris Nelsons leads the world premiere of American composer/guitarist Steven Mackey's Concerto for Curved Space, a BSO co-commission (Thursday and Saturday concerts only). Mackey's style embraces influences ranging from Beethoven to modern rock.
Lexington Historical Society Looks to the Future By Transforming its Headquarters
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2023
Lexington Historical Society has selected Massachusetts-based, women owned H2 Design Studio to create the physical starting point of a visitor's journey through the rich, diverse, and dynamic history of Lexington. 
Concord Women's Chorus Welcomes New Singers to Open Rehearsals and Auditions
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2023
Concord Women's Chorus (CWC), fostering the power of women's voices in song, invites new singers to join its ensemble at “Open Rehearsals” on Tuesday, January 17, 9:30 am, and Tuesday, January 24, 9:30 am, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 81 Elm Street, Concord.  Artistic Director and Conductor Jane Ring Frank welcomes newcomers to join rehearsal, learn more about the spring concert season, and audition on Tuesday, January 24 immediately following rehearsal. 
Filmmaker Elegance Bratton to Receive Inaugural Coolidge Breakthrough Artist Award
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2023
The Coolidge Corner Theatre has announced award-winning and boundary-breaking director, writer and producer Elegance Bratton (Pier Kids, The Inspection) as the inaugural recipient of The Coolidge Breakthrough Artist Award. 
Barrington Stage Company Announces 12th Annual 10X10 New Play Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2023
Barrington Stage Company has announced the 10-minute plays, playwrights and casting for the 12th Annual 10X10 New Play Festival, part of the 2023 10X10 Upstreet Arts Festival. 
Handel and Haydn Society Performs Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 EROICA
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2023
The Handel and Haydn Society will perform Beethoven's revolutionary Third Symphony, “Eroica,” January 20 + 22, 2023 at Symphony Hall. Led by Czech conductor Václav Luks, the concert pairs “Eroica” with H+H's first-ever performance of Symphony in D Minor, La Tempesta, by Czech composer Paul Wranitzky, a contemporary of Mozart and Beethoven.
THE SOPRANOS' Frank Santorelli to Headline Comedy Night at Slater's This Month
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2023
Comedy will return to Samuel Slater’s Restaurant in Webster, MA on Friday, January 20th. See how to purchase tickets!
Special Offer: Kelli O'Hara at Jean McDonough Arts Center
by BWW Special Offer - January 05, 2023
Special Offer: Save 20% on tickets for Tony Award Winner Kelli O'Hara live in Worcester, MA
The Dance Complex Continues 30th Anniversary Season With Variety Of Dance & Movement Performances
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2023
The Dance Complex continues its 30th Anniversary season with a diverse schedule of performances that range from a solo dance/theatre work exploring the history of 20th-century fem/butch lesbian bars and a contemporary dance company with roots in Haitian culture to urban street dance and flamenco. 

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