SOUTHERN HARMONY: A MURDER BALLAD Premieres at Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2025
Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater will present the World Premiere of Southern Harmony: A Murder Ballad with Book, Music, & Lyrics by Kevin Fogarty, Direction & Musical Staging by Sam Scalamoni, and Music Direction by Nevada Lozano.
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2025
Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater will present the World Premiere of Southern Harmony: A Murder Ballad with Book, Music, & Lyrics by Kevin Fogarty, Direction & Musical Staging by Sam Scalamoni, and Music Direction by Nevada Lozano.
Interview: Paul Michael Valley Talks AS YOU LIKE IT and Why 'All The World's a Stage.'
by R. Scott Reedy - July 28, 2025
Actor Paul Michael Valley is nothing if not versatile. In his almost 40-year career, the Whitefish, Wisconsin, native has earned a Tony nomination – in his Broadway debut, for playing Thomas Jefferson in the 1997 Roundabout Theatre Company revival of the musical “1776.”
by R. Scott Reedy - July 28, 2025
Actor Paul Michael Valley is nothing if not versatile. In his almost 40-year career, the Whitefish, Wisconsin, native has earned a Tony nomination – in his Broadway debut, for playing Thomas Jefferson in the 1997 Roundabout Theatre Company revival of the musical “1776.”
THE BLACK BOX Sings Dolly Parton in August Outdoor Concert
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2025
THE BLACK BOX Sings… Concert Series will return to Franklin, MA this summer with an evening dedicated to the music of country music icon Dolly Parton. Sponsored by Berry Insurance, THE BLACK BOX Sings… Dolly Parton will take place outdoors on Friday, August 2 at 8:00 p.m. at THE BLACK BOX.
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2025
THE BLACK BOX Sings… Concert Series will return to Franklin, MA this summer with an evening dedicated to the music of country music icon Dolly Parton. Sponsored by Berry Insurance, THE BLACK BOX Sings… Dolly Parton will take place outdoors on Friday, August 2 at 8:00 p.m. at THE BLACK BOX.
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival to Present Shamel Pitts' TOUCH OF RED
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2025
In Week 7 of the 93rd Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, Touch of RED by Shamel Pitts | TRIBE will get a Jacob's Pillow premiere that has been five years in the making. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2025
In Week 7 of the 93rd Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, Touch of RED by Shamel Pitts | TRIBE will get a Jacob's Pillow premiere that has been five years in the making. Learn more!
Toronzo Cannon, Deadgrass, Barnaby Bright and More to Perform at the Spire Center
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2025
The Spire Center for Performing Arts will present four new shows. Internationally beloved Chicago bluesman Toronzo Cannon will play, plus more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2025
The Spire Center for Performing Arts will present four new shows. Internationally beloved Chicago bluesman Toronzo Cannon will play, plus more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
White Snake Projects to Premiere Sci-Fi Transmedia Opera WHITE RAVEN, BLAKE DOVE
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2025
Celebrated for creating diverse, timely and relevant opera, White Snake Projects will return to Boston's Strand Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2025
Celebrated for creating diverse, timely and relevant opera, White Snake Projects will return to Boston's Strand Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Shakespeare & Company Will Offer Free Tickets for Youth
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2025
Shakespeare & Company is offering free Romeo and Juliet tickets to patrons 18 and under for the remainder of its run, through August 10. Learn more about the offer here!
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2025
Shakespeare & Company is offering free Romeo and Juliet tickets to patrons 18 and under for the remainder of its run, through August 10. Learn more about the offer here!
Review: THE MOUSETRAP at Berkshire Theatre Group
by Marc Savitt - July 27, 2025
In the vernacular of the production, everything about it is quite satisfactory. Solid performances, handsome and functional staging, etc. It is all quite lovely. This production overall, however, fails to breakthrough. Christie’s script and characters are, as many of her works multifaceted and deliciously intertwined. As we get to know more about each of them over the course of the just short of two and a half hours (with one 15-minute intermission) information that makes all potential suspects much in the way the popular 1974 film Murder On The Orient Express did. This production is flat and rather two dimensional. Although the audience laughed in all the right places, we were never really drawn in. We watched the action play out before us, but the multitude of wait-what, and a-ha moments seemed to fall short not crossing the proscenium to connect with the audience members in the way they should. I will say that for me personally, , Matt Sullivan’s performance as Mr. Paravicini achieved the level of mysterious particularly well.
by Marc Savitt - July 27, 2025
In the vernacular of the production, everything about it is quite satisfactory. Solid performances, handsome and functional staging, etc. It is all quite lovely. This production overall, however, fails to breakthrough. Christie’s script and characters are, as many of her works multifaceted and deliciously intertwined. As we get to know more about each of them over the course of the just short of two and a half hours (with one 15-minute intermission) information that makes all potential suspects much in the way the popular 1974 film Murder On The Orient Express did. This production is flat and rather two dimensional. Although the audience laughed in all the right places, we were never really drawn in. We watched the action play out before us, but the multitude of wait-what, and a-ha moments seemed to fall short not crossing the proscenium to connect with the audience members in the way they should. I will say that for me personally, , Matt Sullivan’s performance as Mr. Paravicini achieved the level of mysterious particularly well.
Review: THE UNDERSTUDY at Hub Theatre Company of Boston
by R. Scott Reedy - July 26, 2025
A Broadway star is not likely to be found running lines with the understudy. Indeed, marquee-name actors seldom even know who’s covering their role. The classic 1950 film melodrama “All About Eve” aside, a real-life Margo Channing probably isn't giving a second thought to any Eve Harringtons lurking backstage.
by R. Scott Reedy - July 26, 2025
A Broadway star is not likely to be found running lines with the understudy. Indeed, marquee-name actors seldom even know who’s covering their role. The classic 1950 film melodrama “All About Eve” aside, a real-life Margo Channing probably isn't giving a second thought to any Eve Harringtons lurking backstage.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL to be Presented at The Hanover Theatre This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2025
The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts will present the classic Charles Dickens' masterpiece, A Christmas Carol, will return to the main stage with an all-new production. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2025
The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts will present the classic Charles Dickens' masterpiece, A Christmas Carol, will return to the main stage with an all-new production. Learn more!
Review: Sutton Foster and Kelli O'Hara Share a Memorable ONE NIGHT ONLY with the Boston Pops at Tanglewood
by R. Scott Reedy - July 23, 2025
Tony Award winners Sutton Foster (“Anything Goes,” “Thoroughly Modern Millie”) and Kelli O’Hara (“The King and I”) – each acclaimed as a Broadway performer and song-and-dance artist of the first order – are also known for solo concert appearances.
by R. Scott Reedy - July 23, 2025
Tony Award winners Sutton Foster (“Anything Goes,” “Thoroughly Modern Millie”) and Kelli O’Hara (“The King and I”) – each acclaimed as a Broadway performer and song-and-dance artist of the first order – are also known for solo concert appearances.
Photos: Inside Barrington Stage's Gala A NIGHT ON THE RED CARPET
by Stephen Sorokoff - July 23, 2025
On Monday, July 21 Barrington Stage Company rolled out the Red Carpet for its dazzling annual Gala 2025, “A Night on the Red Carpet” at the Stationery Factory in Dalton, MA. Check out photos here!
by Stephen Sorokoff - July 23, 2025
On Monday, July 21 Barrington Stage Company rolled out the Red Carpet for its dazzling annual Gala 2025, “A Night on the Red Carpet” at the Stationery Factory in Dalton, MA. Check out photos here!
Shakespeare & Company Launches New Beer Garden During ROMEO AND JULIET Run
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2025
Shakespeare & Company has debuted a brand-new beer garden on its Lenox campus, now open during the run of Romeo and Juliet, playing through August 10 at the Arthur S. Waldstein Amphitheatre.
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2025
Shakespeare & Company has debuted a brand-new beer garden on its Lenox campus, now open during the run of Romeo and Juliet, playing through August 10 at the Arthur S. Waldstein Amphitheatre.
GREASE to be Presented at North Shore Music Theatre in August
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2025
North Shore Music Theatre will continue its 70th Anniversary Season by taking audiences back to the 1950's with GREASE. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2025
North Shore Music Theatre will continue its 70th Anniversary Season by taking audiences back to the 1950's with GREASE. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Review: W71 at Williamstown Theatre Festival
by Marc Savitt - July 22, 2025
Due to scheduling conflicts, I was able to avail myself of only a small sampling of the W71 events during the first weekend of programming. We attended a performance of MANY HAPPY RETURNS at 11am and Tennessee Williams’ CAMINO REAL at 2pm. We had time between to enjoy lunch and a bit of shopping on Spring Street. The performances were very well done, a bit non-traditional, and without a doubt up to the long standing and well-established standards / expectations associated with the WTF. Bravo to all involved in the resurrection of this Phoenix from the Ashes. Although, admittedly once skeptical (I am a former New Yorker) I am happy to highly recommend immersion in the newly re-imagined Williamstown Theatre Festival. You will have to move quickly though as W71 runs only through August 3. That said, I am already looking forward to what W72 will bring us in the Summer of 2026.
by Marc Savitt - July 22, 2025
Due to scheduling conflicts, I was able to avail myself of only a small sampling of the W71 events during the first weekend of programming. We attended a performance of MANY HAPPY RETURNS at 11am and Tennessee Williams’ CAMINO REAL at 2pm. We had time between to enjoy lunch and a bit of shopping on Spring Street. The performances were very well done, a bit non-traditional, and without a doubt up to the long standing and well-established standards / expectations associated with the WTF. Bravo to all involved in the resurrection of this Phoenix from the Ashes. Although, admittedly once skeptical (I am a former New Yorker) I am happy to highly recommend immersion in the newly re-imagined Williamstown Theatre Festival. You will have to move quickly though as W71 runs only through August 3. That said, I am already looking forward to what W72 will bring us in the Summer of 2026.
August Wilson's THE PIANO LESSON Begins This Week At Shakespeare & Company
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2025
Shakespeare & Company will present The Piano Lesson by August Wilson from July 25 through August 24 at the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre, in partnership with Actors’ Shakespeare Project.
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2025
Shakespeare & Company will present The Piano Lesson by August Wilson from July 25 through August 24 at the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre, in partnership with Actors’ Shakespeare Project.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET and More to be Presented at Theatre Workshop Of Nantucket Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2025
Theatre Workshop of Nantucket is in full swing with two productions this summer! Learn more about the company's summer season here featuring Million Dollar Quartet and more.
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2025
Theatre Workshop of Nantucket is in full swing with two productions this summer! Learn more about the company's summer season here featuring Million Dollar Quartet and more.
Shakespeare & Company to Present 9-Day Intensive Workshop
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2025
Shakespeare & Company's Center for Actor Training will host a 9-Day Intensive at its Lenox campus in August. Learn more and see how to attend the intensive here.
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2025
Shakespeare & Company's Center for Actor Training will host a 9-Day Intensive at its Lenox campus in August. Learn more and see how to attend the intensive here.
LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL is Coming To The Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2025
Emerald City Theatrical will present Legally Blonde: The Musical at the Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2025
Emerald City Theatrical will present Legally Blonde: The Musical at the Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
Christine Ebersole and Billy Stritch to Perform in Ptown in August
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2025
Tony Nominated Producer Mark Cortale will host the return of Christine Ebersole with Billy Stritch at Town Hall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2025
Tony Nominated Producer Mark Cortale will host the return of Christine Ebersole with Billy Stritch at Town Hall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Review: ROMEO AND JULIET at Shakespeare & Company
by Marc Savitt - July 21, 2025
Epstein, who noted he and Coleman have collectively directed more than 20 productions of ROMEO AND JULIET, said this production explores the pursuit of delight within a difficult and warring world. “Shakespeare is a master of integrating delight and this play is the archetype of that,” he said. “So, we’re asking: In a world where the common language is about conflict and strife, how can delight make room for itself?”
by Marc Savitt - July 21, 2025
Epstein, who noted he and Coleman have collectively directed more than 20 productions of ROMEO AND JULIET, said this production explores the pursuit of delight within a difficult and warring world. “Shakespeare is a master of integrating delight and this play is the archetype of that,” he said. “So, we’re asking: In a world where the common language is about conflict and strife, how can delight make room for itself?”
Greater Boston Stage Company Reveals 2025 YOUNG COMPANY SUMMER FESTIVAL Lineup
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2025
Greater Boston Stage Company will present its annual Young Company Summer Festival from August 7–10, 2025, showcasing three full productions performed by local students: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR., Bye Bye Birdie, and Legally Blonde.
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2025
Greater Boston Stage Company will present its annual Young Company Summer Festival from August 7–10, 2025, showcasing three full productions performed by local students: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR., Bye Bye Birdie, and Legally Blonde.
Grammy Winner Lori McKenna Returns to Spire Center in September
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2025
The Spire Center for Performing Arts has announced three exciting additions to its upcoming performance calendar. Three-time Grammy Award winner Lori McKenna will return to the Spire on Thursday, September 18. Also joining the fall lineup are Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Reed Foehl on September 11, and powerhouse vocalist Morgan James on October 10.
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2025
The Spire Center for Performing Arts has announced three exciting additions to its upcoming performance calendar. Three-time Grammy Award winner Lori McKenna will return to the Spire on Thursday, September 18. Also joining the fall lineup are Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Reed Foehl on September 11, and powerhouse vocalist Morgan James on October 10.
Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival Week 6 to Feature Sekou McMiller, Eun-Me Ahn, Bulareyaung Dance Company & More
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2025
Jacob’s Pillow has announced programming for Week 6 of its 2025 Dance Festival, running July 30–August 3 in Becket, Massachusetts. This week’s lineup includes the Ted Shawn Theatre debut of Sekou McMiller & Friends, the U.S. premiere of Eun-Me Ahn’s Dragons in the Doris Duke Theatre, and a dynamic slate of outdoor performances on the Henry J. Leir Stage.
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2025
Jacob’s Pillow has announced programming for Week 6 of its 2025 Dance Festival, running July 30–August 3 in Becket, Massachusetts. This week’s lineup includes the Ted Shawn Theatre debut of Sekou McMiller & Friends, the U.S. premiere of Eun-Me Ahn’s Dragons in the Doris Duke Theatre, and a dynamic slate of outdoor performances on the Henry J. Leir Stage.
2025 Lowell Folk Festival Reveals Full Lineup
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2025
The 2025 Lowell Folk Festival officially kicks off on Friday July 25th at 6:15pm with Dynasty Productions from nearby Lawrence, MA, leading a Trinidadian Carnival Parade through the streets of Lowell.
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2025
The 2025 Lowell Folk Festival officially kicks off on Friday July 25th at 6:15pm with Dynasty Productions from nearby Lawrence, MA, leading a Trinidadian Carnival Parade through the streets of Lowell.
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