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DRACULA, BEAUTIFUL, MEAN GIRLS & More Lead Boston's October Theater Top Picks
by BWW Staff - October 06, 2022
Boston is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. This month's offerings include Dracula, Beautiful, Mean Girls, and more!
Goethe-Institut Boston to Host Two-Day Symposium on Diversity and Cultural Inclusion in the New Music Canon
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2022
In conjunction with Ensemble Recherche (Freiburg) and Castle of our Skins (Boston), Goethe-Institut Boston will bring together local and international creatives actively working to diversify new music repertoire in Boston, Germany and beyond. Through a mix of virtual and in-person panels, brainstorming sessions and performances, the symposium aims to inspire cross-cultural action and coalition, building around the topic of diversity in new classical music.
True Tickets and Tessitura Extend Partnership
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2022
True Tickets, the secure contactless digital ticketing service, has extended their partnership with Tessitura to offer enhanced, secure, contactless digital ticketing to the more than 750 not-for-profit arts venues that make up the Tessitura community.
CTC Announces Leadership Change
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2022
After seven successful seasons as Producing Artistic Director at Chester Theatre Company (CTC), Daniel Elihu Kramer is leaving to focus on his increased responsibilities at Smith College and his work as a freelance theatre artist.
MACBETH at MRT Delayed to October 20
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2022
Due to a scheduling conflict, the first preview date of Macbeth at Merrimack Repertory Theatre has been changed to October 20. The show will still close November 6.
Handel and Haydn Society Presents its Premiere Performances Of THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2022
The Handel and Haydn Society is set to take on one of Mozart's greatest works with its premiere semi-staged performances of The Marriage of Figaro. Raphaël Pichon, founder and artistic director of Pygmalion, will lead the performances on November 17 + 18 at 7:00 PM at Symphony Hall.
SpeakEasy Stage Company Presents ENGLISH This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2022
From October 21 to November 19, 2022, SpeakEasy Stage Company will present the Boston premiere of ENGLISH, Sanaz Toossi’s award-winning play.
Chadwick Stokes & The Pintos Announce Calling All Crows 15th Annual Benefit Weekend At House Of Blues Boston
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2022
Calling All Crows, the Massachusetts-based nonprofit co-founded by musician/advocate Chadwick Stokes (State Radio and Dispatch) and his partner Sybil Gallagher to bring their commitment to hands-on service and activism on the road, will celebrate its 15th Annual Benefit Weekend December 10, 2022, in Boston.   
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek of FABULATION OR, THE RE-EDUCATION OF UNDINE at Lyric Stage Company Of Boston
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2022
Fabulation or, The Re-Education of Undine by Lynn Nottage is playing at Lyric Stage Company Of Boston through Sunday, October 9. Watch a sneak peek here!
The Company Theatre to Present SWEENEY TODD This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2022
Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street opens at The Company Theatre Friday, October 7, and runs through Sunday, October 23rd with evening and matinée performances.
WAM Offers Childcare During CADILLAC CREW
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2022
WAM Theatre, an activist theatre company centering gender equity and located in central Berkshire County, is proud to announce two child care options, at no added cost for parents/caregivers, for their upcoming mainstage production of Cadillac Crew.
KINKY BOOTS Comes to North Shore Music Theatre This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2022
Audiences can expect to feel the energy, joy, and laughter when Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) presents KINKY BOOTS, the freshest, most fabulous, feel-good musical and the winner of every major award, including the 2013 Tony Award for Best Musical! KINKY BOOTS sashays on stage from Tuesday, October 25 thru Sunday, November 6, 2022.
Tony Rizzi Returns To Boston With BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2022
Boston born and trained dancer/choreographer Tony Rizzi along with his company the Bad Habits will perform Before, During and After (working with William Forsythe) a lecture/performance about the Ballet Frankfurt and its legendary director William Forsythe.
Review: SEASCAPES at Berkshire Theatre Group
by Marc Savitt - October 03, 2022
Typically, I don’t care much for works that fall into the realm of existentialism, theatre of the absurd, and the like. SEASCAPE, however, is different. Perhaps because it is primarily focused on interpersonal communication. Also, the characters, for the most part are dynamic, interesting, and rather unusual.
Shakespeare & Company to Present 'Movement: Presence, Power and Freedom' Online This November
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2022
Shakespeare & Company's Center for Actor Training schedule of online workshops and intensives for Fall 2022 continues with Movement: Presence, Power and Freedom, led by Shakespeare & Company's Director of Training Sheila Bandyopadhyay.
43RD ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST and HONK! PARADE To Be Held This Week
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2022
The Harvard Square Business Association has announced the return of the 43rd Annual Oktoberfest and slightly irrepressible and fabulously madcap 17th Annual HONK! Parade on Sunday, October 9th, 2022. Come be a part of this unique, irreverent, family-friendly annual tradition where musicians and spectators “reclaim the streets for horns, bikes and feet”!
Boch Center Re-Introduces Folk Americana Roots Hall Of Fame
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2022
The Boch Center has re-introduced the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame (FARHOF), an education initiative located inside the iconic Wang Theatre in Boston.
Violinist Jennifer Koh Replaces Janine Jansen In Performances Of Bernstein's SERENADE, October 6-8
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2022
Violinist Janine Jansen has had to withdraw from her upcoming appearances with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, October 6, 7, and 8, at Symphony Hall, due to illness.
Rock All Night Long With ROCK OF AGES At Barnstable Comedy Club
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2022
'Yes, my babies. Welcome to the Sunset Strip!' The opening line from ROCK OF AGES sets the tone for this 80's self-proclaimed 'Kick-Ass Musical'.
Special Offer: POPCORN FALLS at Greater Boston Stage Company
by BWW Special Offer - September 30, 2022
Special Offer: Laugh-out-loud at Boston's funniest comedy play!
Special Offer: MR. SWINDLE'S TRAVELING PECULIARIUM at Harpoon & BS Swindler
by BWW Special Offer - September 30, 2022
Special Offer: Mr. Swindle's Traveling Pecularium Makes Its New England Debut
Cotuit Center for the Arts Announces Upcoming Season
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2022
While final preparations are underway for its 2022 season finale production of The Sound of Music, Cotuit Center for the Arts has announced a new season of programming and fundraising with a focus on celebrating, dreaming, planning, imagining, and creating art in all theater, music, exhibition, education, outreach and collaboration offerings. 
Greater Boston Stage Company Presents Spooky World Premiere THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2022
This fall, Greater Boston Stage Company presents a haunting and humorous Halloween treat for all! The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is directed by Producing Artistic Director Weylin Symes.
Conductor Andrés Orozco-Estrada Makes His Boston Symphony Orchestra Debut, October 13–15
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2022
On Thursday, October 13, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, October 14, 8 p.m. (Casual Friday); Saturday, October 15, 8 p.m., Emanuel Ax joins the BSO and Andrés Orozco-Estrada as soloist in Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 18 in B-flat, K.456, on a program with the suite from Bartók's Miraculous Mandarin, and Enescu's Romanian Rhapsody No. 1; Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy opens the Thursday and Saturday programs.
Bryn Boice Directs The Boston Premiere Of George Brant's INTO THE BREECHES!
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2022
Hub Theatre Company of Boston will close its 10th season with the Boston premiere of award-winning playwright George Brant's Into The Breeches!.

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