HowlRound Theatre Commons Announces Publication of a New Anthology
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2022
After celebrating its ten-year anniversary in 2021, HowlRound Theatre Commons announces its first published anthology, featuring essays from each year of the last decade, available for preorder now.
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2022
After celebrating its ten-year anniversary in 2021, HowlRound Theatre Commons announces its first published anthology, featuring essays from each year of the last decade, available for preorder now.
Urbano Project Brings Two Public Art Installations to the Egleston Square Public Library This Month
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2022
Urbano Project has announced the celebratory culmination of its Spring 2022 Projects: “Calling Home,” a Community Art Project with Artist-in-Residence (AiR) Krystle Brown exploring housing justice in Boston, and “Message From a Sidewalk,” a Youth Artist Project with AiR Ponnapa Prakkamakul investigating the boundaries of public space.
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2022
Urbano Project has announced the celebratory culmination of its Spring 2022 Projects: “Calling Home,” a Community Art Project with Artist-in-Residence (AiR) Krystle Brown exploring housing justice in Boston, and “Message From a Sidewalk,” a Youth Artist Project with AiR Ponnapa Prakkamakul investigating the boundaries of public space.
Sharon Lawrence Stars in Five Performances of THE SHOT at the Great Barrington Public Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2022
Great Barrington Public Theater Stages Special Event: Sharon Lawrence stars in five performances of The Shot, Robin Gerber's new play exploring the little-known domestic violence suffered by Katharine Graham before she became famed publisher of The Washington Post.
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2022
Great Barrington Public Theater Stages Special Event: Sharon Lawrence stars in five performances of The Shot, Robin Gerber's new play exploring the little-known domestic violence suffered by Katharine Graham before she became famed publisher of The Washington Post.
AN ILIAD Staged At Shakespeare & Company June 3 Through July 3
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2022
Shakespeare & Company will stage An Iliad by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare June 3 through July 3 at the Tina Packer Playhouse, directed by Jeffrey Mousseau and featuring MaConnia Chesser as The Poet.
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2022
Shakespeare & Company will stage An Iliad by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare June 3 through July 3 at the Tina Packer Playhouse, directed by Jeffrey Mousseau and featuring MaConnia Chesser as The Poet.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, WICKED, SWAN LAKE & More Lead Boston's June Theater Top 10
by BWW Staff - June 01, 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.
by BWW Staff - June 01, 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.
World Premiere of THE EQUALITY OF NIGHT AND DAY & More to Take the Stage at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Week 2
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2022
Ronald K. Brown / EVIDENCE will return to Jacob’s Pillow in Week 2 of the Dance Festival this year from June 29-July 3. The company will perform several works, including the world premiere of The Equality of Night and Day, with noted jazz composer Jason Moran playing live for each performance.
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2022
Ronald K. Brown / EVIDENCE will return to Jacob’s Pillow in Week 2 of the Dance Festival this year from June 29-July 3. The company will perform several works, including the world premiere of The Equality of Night and Day, with noted jazz composer Jason Moran playing live for each performance.
Marblehead School of Ballet Will Hold Summer Session and Celebrated Summer Dance Intensive
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2022
Dance, exercise and have fun this summer at the North Shore's Marblehead School of Ballet (MSB), located at 115 Pleasant Street in Marblehead, Massachusetts. This cultural hub has a full line-up of enriching classes for people of all ages and levels.
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2022
Dance, exercise and have fun this summer at the North Shore's Marblehead School of Ballet (MSB), located at 115 Pleasant Street in Marblehead, Massachusetts. This cultural hub has a full line-up of enriching classes for people of all ages and levels.
Mosso Celebrates The Broadway Music Of Stephen Sondheim This Month At Symphony Hall
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2022
MOSSO, the Musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, will celebrate the music of legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim on Thursday, June 23, at 7:30 PM in Springfield Symphony Hall.
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2022
MOSSO, the Musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, will celebrate the music of legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim on Thursday, June 23, at 7:30 PM in Springfield Symphony Hall.
Will Dailey Returns To Club Passim To Celebrate The Release Of His New Single 'Easy To Be Around'
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2022
Award-winning independent singer songwriter Will Dailey is heading back to Club Passim, sharing his first new music since the start of the Pandemic. Dailey has performed numerous times at the legendary folk club in Harvard Square and even helped support the Passim staff with a benefit concert live streamed from his shower during the shutdown.
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2022
Award-winning independent singer songwriter Will Dailey is heading back to Club Passim, sharing his first new music since the start of the Pandemic. Dailey has performed numerous times at the legendary folk club in Harvard Square and even helped support the Passim staff with a benefit concert live streamed from his shower during the shutdown.
Merrimack Repertory Theatre Announces 2022-23 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2022
Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) announced today its 2022-23 Season – a lineup brimming with optimism and exuberance, including a world premiere adaptation of A Christmas Carol, the East Coast premiere of a Cambodian-American play, and a new initiative for young audiences, according to Nancy L. Donahue Artistic Director Courtney Sale and Executive Director Bonnie J. Butkas.
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2022
Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) announced today its 2022-23 Season – a lineup brimming with optimism and exuberance, including a world premiere adaptation of A Christmas Carol, the East Coast premiere of a Cambodian-American play, and a new initiative for young audiences, according to Nancy L. Donahue Artistic Director Courtney Sale and Executive Director Bonnie J. Butkas.
Americana Theatre Company Presents THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM in July
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2022
Americana Theatre Company (ATC), Plymouth's professional theatre company, presents the rousing Robin Hood-esque, southern bluegrass musical tale “The Robber Bridegroom”, playing Thursdays through Sundays from July 7 through 24, at Spire Center for Performing Arts, 25 ½ Court Street, Plymouth.
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2022
Americana Theatre Company (ATC), Plymouth's professional theatre company, presents the rousing Robin Hood-esque, southern bluegrass musical tale “The Robber Bridegroom”, playing Thursdays through Sundays from July 7 through 24, at Spire Center for Performing Arts, 25 ½ Court Street, Plymouth.
The Boston Pops And Keith Lockhart Present A Star-Studded Lineup For The Final Three Spring Pops Programs, June 7-11
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2022
Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops Orchestra wrap up the final days of the 2022 spring season with exciting debuts, a couple of audience favorites, and a popular Pops tradition.
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2022
Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops Orchestra wrap up the final days of the 2022 spring season with exciting debuts, a couple of audience favorites, and a popular Pops tradition.
Casting Announced For The New Bedford Festival Theatre's Production of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2022
New Bedford Festival Theatre and Executive Producer Wendy Hall have announced the casting for their production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast which will be presented July 22-31, 2022 at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center at 684 Purchase Street New Bedford, MA.
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2022
New Bedford Festival Theatre and Executive Producer Wendy Hall have announced the casting for their production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast which will be presented July 22-31, 2022 at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center at 684 Purchase Street New Bedford, MA.
New Boston Dates Announced For POTTER POTTER at the Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2022
Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre, Starvox Touring, and Potted Productions announced that, after several successful North American tours and over 700 performances at Bally's in Las Vegas, as well as over 500 shows off-Broadway in New York City, London's West End hit Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience - A Parody by Dan and Jeff will return to Boston.
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2022
Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre, Starvox Touring, and Potted Productions announced that, after several successful North American tours and over 700 performances at Bally's in Las Vegas, as well as over 500 shows off-Broadway in New York City, London's West End hit Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience - A Parody by Dan and Jeff will return to Boston.
The Hanover Theatre Repertory Returns with 2022-2023 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2022
Born in response to the pandemic, The Hanover Theatre Repertory (THT Rep) established itself as a new initiative of The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts (THTC). THT Rep’s 2020-2021 offerings included three wildly different projects: The Edgar Allan Poe Double Header, A Christmas Carol: Reimagined and Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, which played free and open to the public on the Worcester Common.
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2022
Born in response to the pandemic, The Hanover Theatre Repertory (THT Rep) established itself as a new initiative of The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts (THTC). THT Rep’s 2020-2021 offerings included three wildly different projects: The Edgar Allan Poe Double Header, A Christmas Carol: Reimagined and Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, which played free and open to the public on the Worcester Common.
Handel And Haydn Society Announces 2022 Youth Choruses Scholarship Award Recipients
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2022
Recognizing a high degree of achievement in and a commitment to vocal arts, the Handel and Haydn Society announced the recipients of the 2022 Youth Choruses Scholarship Awards. Presented annually by the H+H Education Committee, six musicians who are members or alumni of the Youth Choruses are awarded scholarships between $1,000 and $3,000.
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2022
Recognizing a high degree of achievement in and a commitment to vocal arts, the Handel and Haydn Society announced the recipients of the 2022 Youth Choruses Scholarship Awards. Presented annually by the H+H Education Committee, six musicians who are members or alumni of the Youth Choruses are awarded scholarships between $1,000 and $3,000.
Modern Greek Gods Come To Life In Inclusive Rock Musical THE LIGHTNING THIEF
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2022
Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical (book by Joe Tracz, music & lyrics by Rob Rokicki) is an action-packed mythical adventure highlighting neurodiversity, courage, and friendship.
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2022
Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical (book by Joe Tracz, music & lyrics by Rob Rokicki) is an action-packed mythical adventure highlighting neurodiversity, courage, and friendship.
The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular Returns To Celebrate The Fourth Of July On The Charles River Esplanade
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2022
The Boston Pops and Conductor Keith Lockhart have announced the 2022 return of the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular to the Charles River Esplanade after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will take place under the direction of Keith Lockhart from the stage of the Hatch Memorial Shell on the Charles River Esplanade Shed, Monday, July 4, 8-11 p.m., broadcast live on Bloomberg TV and Radio, as well as locally on WHDH-TV Channel 7.
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2022
The Boston Pops and Conductor Keith Lockhart have announced the 2022 return of the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular to the Charles River Esplanade after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will take place under the direction of Keith Lockhart from the stage of the Hatch Memorial Shell on the Charles River Esplanade Shed, Monday, July 4, 8-11 p.m., broadcast live on Bloomberg TV and Radio, as well as locally on WHDH-TV Channel 7.
Hear Me Out Productions Presents KAIT by Rebecca Petchenik
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2022
KAIT, a play by Rebecca Petchenik, will be opening on Thursday, June 23rd at The Rockwell, located at 255 Elm St. Somerville, MA.
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2022
KAIT, a play by Rebecca Petchenik, will be opening on Thursday, June 23rd at The Rockwell, located at 255 Elm St. Somerville, MA.
Dutch Art Historian Simon Morsink Appointed New Director Of Museum Of Russian Icons
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2022
Dutch art historian and icon expert Simon Morsink, director of the Morsink Icon Gallery in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, has been appointed the new executive director of the Museum of Russian Icons.
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2022
Dutch art historian and icon expert Simon Morsink, director of the Morsink Icon Gallery in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, has been appointed the new executive director of the Museum of Russian Icons.
Hub Presents The Boston Premiere of SLOW FOOD
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2022
Hub Theatre Company of Boston will return to in-person performances this summer with the Boston premiere of Wendy MacLeod's Slow Food, directed by Daniel Bourque, Saturday, July 16 through Saturday, July 30 at Club Café, 209 Columbus Ave. in Boston's Back Bay.
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2022
Hub Theatre Company of Boston will return to in-person performances this summer with the Boston premiere of Wendy MacLeod's Slow Food, directed by Daniel Bourque, Saturday, July 16 through Saturday, July 30 at Club Café, 209 Columbus Ave. in Boston's Back Bay.
World Premiere of AMERICA(NA) TO ME to Open Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival 2022
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2022
The world premiere Pillow-exclusive engagement, America(na) to Me, will kick off Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022 in the opening week of the Festival – as the first week-long performance in the newly renovated Ted Shawn Theatre – from June 22-26.
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2022
The world premiere Pillow-exclusive engagement, America(na) to Me, will kick off Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022 in the opening week of the Festival – as the first week-long performance in the newly renovated Ted Shawn Theatre – from June 22-26.
Innovation Arts and Entertainment Names James Macdonald as Director of Festivals and Event Development
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2022
Innovation Arts & Entertainment (IAE) has hired music industry veteran James Macdonald to oversee all of its festival and live event operations.
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2022
Innovation Arts & Entertainment (IAE) has hired music industry veteran James Macdonald to oversee all of its festival and live event operations.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Comes to Folger Theatre This Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2022
Folger Theatre returns to live performances this summer with one of William Shakespeare's most magical and beloved comedies, A Midsummer Night's Dream. This romantic and mischievous romp will be produced as part of the National Building Museum's Summer Block Party on stage at The Playhouse that is being built from the ground up inside the Museum's majestic Great Hall.
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2022
Folger Theatre returns to live performances this summer with one of William Shakespeare's most magical and beloved comedies, A Midsummer Night's Dream. This romantic and mischievous romp will be produced as part of the National Building Museum's Summer Block Party on stage at The Playhouse that is being built from the ground up inside the Museum's majestic Great Hall.
BWW Review: THE APPROACH at Shakespeare & Company
by Marc Savitt - May 24, 2022
What on the surface appears to be a lovely “little Irish play”, performed near flawlessly by three talented actors is one of the most powerful and deeply profound pieces of black box theatre I have seen in many years.
by Marc Savitt - May 24, 2022
What on the surface appears to be a lovely “little Irish play”, performed near flawlessly by three talented actors is one of the most powerful and deeply profound pieces of black box theatre I have seen in many years.
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