The Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival Announces 2022 Tennessee Williams Institute Programming
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2022
The 17th Annual Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival has announced the scholars of the 2022 Tennessee Williams Institute (TWI).
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2022
The 17th Annual Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival has announced the scholars of the 2022 Tennessee Williams Institute (TWI).
North Shore Civic Ballet Launches Spring Auction
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2022
The North Shore Civic Ballet (NSCB), a nonprofit, 501c(3) dance company based in Marblehead, Massachusetts at the Marblehead School of Ballet, launches its annual online spring auction.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2022
The North Shore Civic Ballet (NSCB), a nonprofit, 501c(3) dance company based in Marblehead, Massachusetts at the Marblehead School of Ballet, launches its annual online spring auction.
Newton's New Philharmonia Orchestra Presents NEW PHIL REAWAKENED - MUSIC FOR MAY, May 22
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2022
Newton's New Philharmonia Orchestra (New Phil) concludes their 27th season of “Music for All” with New Phil Reawakened - “Music for May” on Sunday, May 22rd at 3 p.m. at Brown Middle School in Newton, MA.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2022
Newton's New Philharmonia Orchestra (New Phil) concludes their 27th season of “Music for All” with New Phil Reawakened - “Music for May” on Sunday, May 22rd at 3 p.m. at Brown Middle School in Newton, MA.
Moonbox Productions' Presents First Ever Boston New Works Festival, June 23- 26
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2022
Moonbox Productions has announced its first ever Boston New Works Festival taking place June 23rd - June 26th at the Calderwood Pavilion and the Boston Center for the Arts.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2022
Moonbox Productions has announced its first ever Boston New Works Festival taking place June 23rd - June 26th at the Calderwood Pavilion and the Boston Center for the Arts.
The Cape Playhouse Is Back And Opens The 2022 Season With GREASE!
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2022
The Cape Playhouse is back - and better than ever - with a full season of fabulous theatre for 2022. New Artistic Director David Elliott gets things off to a rip-roaring start with a three-week run of Grease, which opens June 1st on the iconic and historic stage in Dennis Village.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2022
The Cape Playhouse is back - and better than ever - with a full season of fabulous theatre for 2022. New Artistic Director David Elliott gets things off to a rip-roaring start with a three-week run of Grease, which opens June 1st on the iconic and historic stage in Dennis Village.
Gloucester Stage Company Kicks Off 43rd Season With GLORIA By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2022
GLOUCESTER STAGE COMPANY has announced that it will open its 2022 season with the critically acclaimed Pulitzer Prize finalist play, GLORIA, written by the MacArthur Foundation 'genius' grant recipient Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and will be directed by Bryn Boice. The gripping and engrossing play will run from June 3 through June 26.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2022
GLOUCESTER STAGE COMPANY has announced that it will open its 2022 season with the critically acclaimed Pulitzer Prize finalist play, GLORIA, written by the MacArthur Foundation 'genius' grant recipient Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and will be directed by Bryn Boice. The gripping and engrossing play will run from June 3 through June 26.
Stephanie Pope Lofgren to Direct SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE at North Shore Music Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2022
SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE will be directed and choreographed by Broadway’s Stephanie Pope Lofgren who was an original cast member of London’s West End production. SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE plays from Tuesday, June 7 thru Sunday, June 19, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2022
SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE will be directed and choreographed by Broadway’s Stephanie Pope Lofgren who was an original cast member of London’s West End production. SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE plays from Tuesday, June 7 thru Sunday, June 19, 2022.
World Premiere by Nanine Linning and Justin Peck & More Announced for Boston Ballet 2022-2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2022
Boston Ballet has announced programming for the 2022–2023 season, celebrating the return to the human experience of dance with a full six-program season for the first time since the 2019–2020 season.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2022
Boston Ballet has announced programming for the 2022–2023 season, celebrating the return to the human experience of dance with a full six-program season for the first time since the 2019–2020 season.
Comedy At Samuel Slater's Returns With Mike Donovan, Jimmy Cash, and Dan Miller
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2022
Live Comedy returns to Samuel Slater's Restaurant in Webster, MA on Saturday, May 28th. Headliner Mike Donovan will be joined by special guests Jimmy Cash and Dan Miller for a night of laughs. Doors open at 7:00 PM; show starts at 8:00 PM.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2022
Live Comedy returns to Samuel Slater's Restaurant in Webster, MA on Saturday, May 28th. Headliner Mike Donovan will be joined by special guests Jimmy Cash and Dan Miller for a night of laughs. Doors open at 7:00 PM; show starts at 8:00 PM.
Silkroad Ensemble Presents Tour Of PHOENIX RISING With Rhiannon Giddens
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2022
Silkroad presents a multi-city tour of Phoenix Rising in July 2022 throughout the United States East coast, marking the ensemble's debut tour with Grammy Award-winning musician and vocalist Rhiannon Giddens since her appointment as Artistic Director in July 2020.
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2022
Silkroad presents a multi-city tour of Phoenix Rising in July 2022 throughout the United States East coast, marking the ensemble's debut tour with Grammy Award-winning musician and vocalist Rhiannon Giddens since her appointment as Artistic Director in July 2020.
THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW World Premiere & More Announced for Greater Boston Stage Company Season 23
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2022
Greater Boston Stage Company will welcome audiences back for their 23rd season. “With shows like the locally-set Little Women, the World Premiere one-man adaptation of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and the small-town comedy Popcorn Falls, Season 23 speaks directly to our audience and region without forgetting about the wider world in which we live.”
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2022
Greater Boston Stage Company will welcome audiences back for their 23rd season. “With shows like the locally-set Little Women, the World Premiere one-man adaptation of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and the small-town comedy Popcorn Falls, Season 23 speaks directly to our audience and region without forgetting about the wider world in which we live.”
Eight H+H Premieres & More Announced for Handel and Haydn Society 2022-23 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2022
The Handel and Haydn Society has announced its 208th consecutive season, the most of any performing arts organization in the country.
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2022
The Handel and Haydn Society has announced its 208th consecutive season, the most of any performing arts organization in the country.
EMOJILAND Comes To The Boch Center Shubert Theatre in June
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2022
The Boston premiere of EMOJILAND comes to The Boch Center Shubert Theatre from Tuesday, June 14 – Sunday, June 19, 2022. The national tour of the 2020 Off-Broadway show that wowed NYC audiences (and critics alike) with its vibrance, electric energy and heart will be stopping in seven cities across America this summer.
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2022
The Boston premiere of EMOJILAND comes to The Boch Center Shubert Theatre from Tuesday, June 14 – Sunday, June 19, 2022. The national tour of the 2020 Off-Broadway show that wowed NYC audiences (and critics alike) with its vibrance, electric energy and heart will be stopping in seven cities across America this summer.
STRAIGHT WHITE MEN Opens Next Month in Wellfleet
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2022
Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater presents Straight White Men by Young Jean Lee, directed by Sasha Brätt and starring Eleanor Phillips, Freddy Biddle, Mark Hofmaier, Carl Howell, Mike Mihm, and Andy McCain.
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2022
Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater presents Straight White Men by Young Jean Lee, directed by Sasha Brätt and starring Eleanor Phillips, Freddy Biddle, Mark Hofmaier, Carl Howell, Mike Mihm, and Andy McCain.
WAM Theatre Celebrates Pride Month with BRIGHT HALF LIFE
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2022
WAM Theatre joins the Berkshire Community in celebrating Pride Month with a Fresh Takes Play Reading of Bright Half Life by Pulitzer Prize and Emmy Nominated writer Tanya Barfield (The Call, Blue Door). The play is directed by Gina Kaufmann (Professor of Performance and Directing at University of Massachusetts, Amherst) and will be presented on Sunday, June 5, at 2pm at MASS MoCA in North Adams. Tickets are on sale now. This reading is being presented as part of Berkshire County’s annual LGBTQ+ Pride celebration in partnership with Berkshire Stonewall Community Coalition and MASS MoCA.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2022
WAM Theatre joins the Berkshire Community in celebrating Pride Month with a Fresh Takes Play Reading of Bright Half Life by Pulitzer Prize and Emmy Nominated writer Tanya Barfield (The Call, Blue Door). The play is directed by Gina Kaufmann (Professor of Performance and Directing at University of Massachusetts, Amherst) and will be presented on Sunday, June 5, at 2pm at MASS MoCA in North Adams. Tickets are on sale now. This reading is being presented as part of Berkshire County’s annual LGBTQ+ Pride celebration in partnership with Berkshire Stonewall Community Coalition and MASS MoCA.
Shakespeare & Company to Present THE APPROACH By Mark O'Rowe Via Livestream
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2022
Theater performance, education, and training outfit Shakespeare & Company will present a livestream performance of The Approach by Irish playwright Mark O'Rowe Saturday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m., in addition to live performances slated through Sunday, May 29.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2022
Theater performance, education, and training outfit Shakespeare & Company will present a livestream performance of The Approach by Irish playwright Mark O'Rowe Saturday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m., in addition to live performances slated through Sunday, May 29.
Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston Returns with 53rd Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2022
After a two-year hiatus, Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston returns for its 53rd summer season on the main stage at the Robinson Theatre (617 Lexington St. Waltham, MA, 02452). Under the direction of new Artistic Director Rachel Bertone, the curtain will rise on two iconic American musicals: West Side Story, the powerful tale of young lovers caught between prejudice and warring street gangs (July 8-16, 2022) and Pippin, Stephen Schwartz's unforgettable musical masterpiece of a young prince searching for passion, adventure, and the true meaning of life. (August 5-13, 2022).
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2022
After a two-year hiatus, Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston returns for its 53rd summer season on the main stage at the Robinson Theatre (617 Lexington St. Waltham, MA, 02452). Under the direction of new Artistic Director Rachel Bertone, the curtain will rise on two iconic American musicals: West Side Story, the powerful tale of young lovers caught between prejudice and warring street gangs (July 8-16, 2022) and Pippin, Stephen Schwartz's unforgettable musical masterpiece of a young prince searching for passion, adventure, and the true meaning of life. (August 5-13, 2022).
Masking Will Be Recommended But No Longer Required at Symphony Hall
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2022
Masking will be recommended but not required, beginning on Thursday, May 19—the opening night performance of the 2022 Boston Pops season. To gain entry to Symphony Hall, patrons must show proof of full vaccination (two doses where applicable) or a negative test result (see further details below).
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2022
Masking will be recommended but not required, beginning on Thursday, May 19—the opening night performance of the 2022 Boston Pops season. To gain entry to Symphony Hall, patrons must show proof of full vaccination (two doses where applicable) or a negative test result (see further details below).
Merrimack Repertory Theatre Presents WOODY SEZ in June
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2022
Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) will present Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie – a joyous, toe-tapping, and inspirational celebration of the ultimate American folk singer (“This Land Is Your Land,” “Bound for Glory”) – from June 8 to 26, according to Artistic Director Courtney Sale and Executive Director Bonnie J. Butkas.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2022
Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) will present Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie – a joyous, toe-tapping, and inspirational celebration of the ultimate American folk singer (“This Land Is Your Land,” “Bound for Glory”) – from June 8 to 26, according to Artistic Director Courtney Sale and Executive Director Bonnie J. Butkas.
Ancram Opera House Announces Internship Opportunities
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2022
Ancram Opera House in Ancram, NY, is seeking interns for the upcoming summer season to assist in the production and operation of all programs while helping to create a warm, friendly environment for patrons.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2022
Ancram Opera House in Ancram, NY, is seeking interns for the upcoming summer season to assist in the production and operation of all programs while helping to create a warm, friendly environment for patrons.
Works By Jeffrey Gibson, Peter Sacks, and Others Enter Rose Collection
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2022
Purchased with funds from the museum's endowment, the most recent acquisitions include Jeffrey Gibson's BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY (2021), Barkley L. Hendricks's photograph Self Portrait with Black Hat (1980–2013), Peter Sacks's mix-media work Without Name (2020), and Marie Watt's Forerunner (2020).
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2022
Purchased with funds from the museum's endowment, the most recent acquisitions include Jeffrey Gibson's BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY (2021), Barkley L. Hendricks's photograph Self Portrait with Black Hat (1980–2013), Peter Sacks's mix-media work Without Name (2020), and Marie Watt's Forerunner (2020).
Olli Soikkeli Trio Comes to the Cotuit Center for the Arts
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2022
The Cotuit Center will welcome the Olli Soikkeli Trio for what is sure to be an amazing concert on Friday, May 20 at 7:30pm. The lineup features Olli Soikkeli on guitar, Paul Sikivie on bass, and Joe Peri on drums.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2022
The Cotuit Center will welcome the Olli Soikkeli Trio for what is sure to be an amazing concert on Friday, May 20 at 7:30pm. The lineup features Olli Soikkeli on guitar, Paul Sikivie on bass, and Joe Peri on drums.
Boston's Guerilla Opera and the Nichols House Museum Co-Present I GIVE YOU MY HOME
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2022
Boston's Guerilla Opera and the Nichols House Museum co-present I Give You My Home, a world premiere site-specific chamber opera inspired by the life of Rose Standish Nichols, a true-life Women's Peace Party and Suffrage Activist and professional landscape architect. I Give You My Home features music and original libretto by local composer Beth Wiemann and is brought to life by acclaimed theater and film director Cara Consilvio.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2022
Boston's Guerilla Opera and the Nichols House Museum co-present I Give You My Home, a world premiere site-specific chamber opera inspired by the life of Rose Standish Nichols, a true-life Women's Peace Party and Suffrage Activist and professional landscape architect. I Give You My Home features music and original libretto by local composer Beth Wiemann and is brought to life by acclaimed theater and film director Cara Consilvio.
Great Barrington Public Theater Announces Broadway Play Online Auction
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2022
Great Barrington Public Theater's Broadway Play online auction is now open for bids. From now until May 27, theater lovers can support the company's lively coming season by bidding on pairs of Producer's House seats to four of the best shows currently running on Broadway, three which come with a special gift bag from the production teams.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2022
Great Barrington Public Theater's Broadway Play online auction is now open for bids. From now until May 27, theater lovers can support the company's lively coming season by bidding on pairs of Producer's House seats to four of the best shows currently running on Broadway, three which come with a special gift bag from the production teams.
AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Is Spreadin' Rhythm Around at Greater Boston Stage Company
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2022
Greater Boston Stage Company presents Ain't Misbehavin' directed and co-choreographed by Maurice Emmanuel Parent. Produced by The Nora at Central Square Theatre, The Front Porch Arts Collective, and Greater Boston Stage Company. Named after the 1929 Thomas “Fats” Waller song, Ain't Misbehavin' is a musical revue tribute to the black musicians of the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s and '30s.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2022
Greater Boston Stage Company presents Ain't Misbehavin' directed and co-choreographed by Maurice Emmanuel Parent. Produced by The Nora at Central Square Theatre, The Front Porch Arts Collective, and Greater Boston Stage Company. Named after the 1929 Thomas “Fats” Waller song, Ain't Misbehavin' is a musical revue tribute to the black musicians of the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s and '30s.
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