Review: AUGUST WILSON'S JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE
by Nancy Grossman - October 22, 2022
JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE was the first Wilson play produced at the Huntington in 1986, the beginning of a 19-year relationship that saw all ten of his American Century Cycle plays chronicling the African American experience in the 20th century performed on the local stage.
by Nancy Grossman - October 22, 2022
JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE was the first Wilson play produced at the Huntington in 1986, the beginning of a 19-year relationship that saw all ten of his American Century Cycle plays chronicling the African American experience in the 20th century performed on the local stage.
Ancram Opera House Presents Fall CRYSTAL RADIO SESSIONS. October 29
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
On Saturday, October 29 at 7 pm, Ancram Opera House presents the next installment of their Crystal Radio Sessions series when actors familiar to Ancram audiences read works by local authors live on the Opera House stage. Following the readings, the audience is invited to join the artists around the firepit for refreshments and a post-performance toast.
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
On Saturday, October 29 at 7 pm, Ancram Opera House presents the next installment of their Crystal Radio Sessions series when actors familiar to Ancram audiences read works by local authors live on the Opera House stage. Following the readings, the audience is invited to join the artists around the firepit for refreshments and a post-performance toast.
The Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair Announces Special Events, November 11-13
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
The Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair (BIABF) has announced special events and programs at this year's fair.
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
The Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair (BIABF) has announced special events and programs at this year's fair.
Zachariah Hickman Cuts The Lights At Club Passim Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
Turn off and tune in with Zachariah Hickman and friends during “The Power Outage Party”. This is a unique concert tradition that features no mics, no sound system, and no lights- just a group of musicians playing an intimate concert.
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
Turn off and tune in with Zachariah Hickman and friends during “The Power Outage Party”. This is a unique concert tradition that features no mics, no sound system, and no lights- just a group of musicians playing an intimate concert.
Boston Opera Collaborative Presents LOVE IN THE TIME OF Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
Boston Opera Collaborative returns to live, indoor performances with Love in the Time Of, a musical pairing of Robert Schumann's Dichterliebe with a brand-new song cycle commissioned during the pandemic.
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
Boston Opera Collaborative returns to live, indoor performances with Love in the Time Of, a musical pairing of Robert Schumann's Dichterliebe with a brand-new song cycle commissioned during the pandemic.
Boch Center Reveals Ernie Boch Guitar Exhibit Featuring Two Dozen Instruments That Helped Shape American Music
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame (FARHOF) announces a new exhibit featuring two dozen distinctive guitars from Ernie Boch Jr.'s personal collection. The Ernie Boch Jr. Guitar Exhibit, on display inside the Boch Center Wang Theatre, includes electric and acoustic instruments, each with a notable history and impact on musicmaking across multiple decades and myriad genres.
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame (FARHOF) announces a new exhibit featuring two dozen distinctive guitars from Ernie Boch Jr.'s personal collection. The Ernie Boch Jr. Guitar Exhibit, on display inside the Boch Center Wang Theatre, includes electric and acoustic instruments, each with a notable history and impact on musicmaking across multiple decades and myriad genres.
The Suffolk University Theatre Department Presents METAMORPHOSES
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
A contemporary retelling of Ovid, invites us to reflect on the ways we are transformed. Whether through loss or love, the stories we tell shape who we are, and how we connect to one another, like water on rock slipping into the sea. Who will you be today?
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
A contemporary retelling of Ovid, invites us to reflect on the ways we are transformed. Whether through loss or love, the stories we tell shape who we are, and how we connect to one another, like water on rock slipping into the sea. Who will you be today?
Ryan Landry and The Gold Dust Orphans Present LITTLE CHRISTMAS TREE SHOP OF HORRORS
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
It's Christmastime and everyone's favorite holiday harridan, Hermione P. Grinchley (Landry, natch) is back in business! This time as the reluctant proprietor of a failing Dollar Store in … (you guessed it) Revere!
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
It's Christmastime and everyone's favorite holiday harridan, Hermione P. Grinchley (Landry, natch) is back in business! This time as the reluctant proprietor of a failing Dollar Store in … (you guessed it) Revere!
Doris Duke Theatre Remains Featured In MoMA Installation and Performance
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
The Doris Duke Theatre, which was lost to a fire in November 2020, is now featured as part of the new installation, Yve Laris Cohen: Studio Theater, commissioned by The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City.
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
The Doris Duke Theatre, which was lost to a fire in November 2020, is now featured as part of the new installation, Yve Laris Cohen: Studio Theater, commissioned by The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City.
Shakespeare & Company to Present PRESENCE, POWER, AND FREEDOM IN MOVEMENT Online This November
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2022
Presence, Power, and Freedom in Movement, led by Shakespeare & Company's Director of Training Sheila Bandyopadhyay, will be held November 2, 9, 16, and 30 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2022
Presence, Power, and Freedom in Movement, led by Shakespeare & Company's Director of Training Sheila Bandyopadhyay, will be held November 2, 9, 16, and 30 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Huntington Dedicates The August Wilson Lobby
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2022
Boston's Mayor Michelle Wu, Huntington Managing Director Michael Maso, Huntington Artistic Director Loretta Greco, and costume designer and executor of the Wilson estate Constanza Romero Wilson celebrated the legacy of the legendary playwright August Wilson on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, with a dedication ceremony naming the historic lobby of the gorgeously renovated theatre after the two-time Pulitzer Prize winner.
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2022
Boston's Mayor Michelle Wu, Huntington Managing Director Michael Maso, Huntington Artistic Director Loretta Greco, and costume designer and executor of the Wilson estate Constanza Romero Wilson celebrated the legacy of the legendary playwright August Wilson on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, with a dedication ceremony naming the historic lobby of the gorgeously renovated theatre after the two-time Pulitzer Prize winner.
ARTISTS FOR UKRAINE: TRANSFORMING AMMO BOXES INTO ICONS Opens On November 3 At Museum Of Russian Icons
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2022
The Museum of Russian Icons presents Artists for Ukraine: Transforming Ammo Boxes into Icons, November 3, 2022 – February 13, 2023, an installation dramatically showcasing three Ukrainian icons painted on the boards of ammunition boxes by Oleksandr Klymenko and Sofia Atlantova, a husband-wife artistic team from Kyiv, Ukraine.
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2022
The Museum of Russian Icons presents Artists for Ukraine: Transforming Ammo Boxes into Icons, November 3, 2022 – February 13, 2023, an installation dramatically showcasing three Ukrainian icons painted on the boards of ammunition boxes by Oleksandr Klymenko and Sofia Atlantova, a husband-wife artistic team from Kyiv, Ukraine.
CYRKUS VAMPYR Immersive Cyrkus Experience Takes Over Old Sturbridge Village
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2022
A mysterious troupe of performers appear the night after the sudden death of a young girl in a rural New England village. As the night grows darker, they take over the village with performances in the most unexpected of places. Their acts defy gravity. Their voices hypnotize. Their motives are unclear...
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2022
A mysterious troupe of performers appear the night after the sudden death of a young girl in a rural New England village. As the night grows darker, they take over the village with performances in the most unexpected of places. Their acts defy gravity. Their voices hypnotize. Their motives are unclear...
Apollinaire Theatre Company Presents WILD SWIMMING Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2022
On one beach, across five centuries, best friends Oscar and Nell change costumes and try to change their lives, circumscribed by the gender restraints of the day. If all else fails, they will attempt to change the play.
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2022
On one beach, across five centuries, best friends Oscar and Nell change costumes and try to change their lives, circumscribed by the gender restraints of the day. If all else fails, they will attempt to change the play.
Jacob's Pillow Announces Upcoming Digital Releases, Featuring On Demand World Premiere Performance Streams
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2022
Jacob's Pillow has announced “Jacob's Pillow On Demand,” an array of new digital offerings that will premiere this fall through spring 2023, marking the next stage in the company's development as a year-round crossroads for dance presentation, creation, education, and preservation, both in-person and online.
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2022
Jacob's Pillow has announced “Jacob's Pillow On Demand,” an array of new digital offerings that will premiere this fall through spring 2023, marking the next stage in the company's development as a year-round crossroads for dance presentation, creation, education, and preservation, both in-person and online.
Moonbox Productions Presents The Tony Award Winning Play TORCH SONG, December 2-23
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2022
Moonbox Productions, winner of numerous IRNE and Elliot Norton Awards, presents Harvey Fierstein's Tony-Award-winning play Torch Song, directed by Allison Olivia Choat.
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2022
Moonbox Productions, winner of numerous IRNE and Elliot Norton Awards, presents Harvey Fierstein's Tony-Award-winning play Torch Song, directed by Allison Olivia Choat.
Boston Children's Chorus Partners With Castle Of Our Skins and Center For Arabic Culture
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2022
Boston Children's Chorus has announced a new partnership with Castle of our Skins, an arts institution fostering cultural curiosity and celebrating Black artistry through music, and the Center for Arabic Culture, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote Arabic Culture and the Arab-American experience through education and the arts.
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2022
Boston Children's Chorus has announced a new partnership with Castle of our Skins, an arts institution fostering cultural curiosity and celebrating Black artistry through music, and the Center for Arabic Culture, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote Arabic Culture and the Arab-American experience through education and the arts.
Boston Ballet Presents THE NUTCRACKER
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2022
Boston Ballet presents the return of Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker. The critically-acclaimed production features sets and costumes by award- winning designer Robert Perdziola, the renowned score by Tchaikovsky performed live by the Boston Ballet Orchestra, and unparalleled choreography that showcases the talent of the world-class Company.
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2022
Boston Ballet presents the return of Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker. The critically-acclaimed production features sets and costumes by award- winning designer Robert Perdziola, the renowned score by Tchaikovsky performed live by the Boston Ballet Orchestra, and unparalleled choreography that showcases the talent of the world-class Company.
Photos: First Look at THE HUMANS at the Provincetown Theater
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2022
The Provincetown Theater is giving Stephen Karam’s The Humans its Cape Cod premiere at their playhouse, 238 Bradford Street. In the photos here, get a first look at the production which begins performances on Wednesday, October 19 at 7pm.
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2022
The Provincetown Theater is giving Stephen Karam’s The Humans its Cape Cod premiere at their playhouse, 238 Bradford Street. In the photos here, get a first look at the production which begins performances on Wednesday, October 19 at 7pm.
Cotuit Center For The Arts Presents CRY IT OUT In The Vivian and Morton Sigel Black Box Theater
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2022
Cotuit Center for the Arts and director Mary Arnault present Cry It Out, a play by Molly Smith Metzler. Cry It Out will open on Thursday, October 27 and run through November 13 in the Vivian and Morton Sigel Black Box Theater, with performances on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm.
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2022
Cotuit Center for the Arts and director Mary Arnault present Cry It Out, a play by Molly Smith Metzler. Cry It Out will open on Thursday, October 27 and run through November 13 in the Vivian and Morton Sigel Black Box Theater, with performances on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm.
Marblehead School Of Ballet And North Shore Civic Ballet Announce Drive To Collect Winter Coats And Pajamas
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2022
The Marblehead School of Ballet (MSB) and the North Shore Civic Ballet (NSCB) in Marblehead, Massachusetts are holding their third drive for winter coats and pajamas to help neighbors in need. The drive runs from Tuesday, November 1 through Saturday, December 10.
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2022
The Marblehead School of Ballet (MSB) and the North Shore Civic Ballet (NSCB) in Marblehead, Massachusetts are holding their third drive for winter coats and pajamas to help neighbors in need. The drive runs from Tuesday, November 1 through Saturday, December 10.
Sierra Boggess, Jeffrey L. Page, Clint Ramos & More Nominated for 6th Berkie Awards - See the Full List of Nominees Here!
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2022
The Berkshire Theatre Critics Association has announced the nominees for the 6th Berkshire Theatre Awards, known colloquially as The Berkies. This year’s awards recognize shows that opened in the greater Berkshire region between October 1, 2021 and September 30, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2022
The Berkshire Theatre Critics Association has announced the nominees for the 6th Berkshire Theatre Awards, known colloquially as The Berkies. This year’s awards recognize shows that opened in the greater Berkshire region between October 1, 2021 and September 30, 2022.
Boston Symphony Orchestra Announces Special Discount Ticket Options for 2022-23 Season
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2022
The 2022-23 Boston Symphony Orchestra Season scheduled for September 22 through May 6, will feature a variety of special discounted ticket options.
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2022
The 2022-23 Boston Symphony Orchestra Season scheduled for September 22 through May 6, will feature a variety of special discounted ticket options.
WHISPERING BONES: AN EVENING OF GHOST STORIES to Return for 12th Season
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2022
This year Dr. Betterov-Underhill and Friends will present a new mix of stories, including campfire ghost stories, comic songs, and compelling works by lesser-known masters of the art, such as Vincent O'Sullivan, and will feature a performance of “The Masque of the Red Death” by Edgar Allan Poe.
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2022
This year Dr. Betterov-Underhill and Friends will present a new mix of stories, including campfire ghost stories, comic songs, and compelling works by lesser-known masters of the art, such as Vincent O'Sullivan, and will feature a performance of “The Masque of the Red Death” by Edgar Allan Poe.
Handel and Haydn Society to Present Handel's MESSIAH in November
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2022
The Handel and Haydn Society will kick off the holiday season with the glorious tradition of performing Handel Messiah at Symphony Hall. Always animated, Václav Luks, artistic director of Prague's Collegium 1704, will conduct the orchestra and chorus for H+H's 169th consecutive year performing the treasured celebration.
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2022
The Handel and Haydn Society will kick off the holiday season with the glorious tradition of performing Handel Messiah at Symphony Hall. Always animated, Václav Luks, artistic director of Prague's Collegium 1704, will conduct the orchestra and chorus for H+H's 169th consecutive year performing the treasured celebration.
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