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MOSSO Announces Summer Concert Series at Symphony Hall Celebrating Stephen Sondheim and John Williams
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2022
MOSSO, the Musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, have announced details of their upcoming summer concerts at Symphony Hall. MOSSO will celebrate the music of Stephen Sondheim and John Williams. These concerts mark the first time in almost twenty years that the musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra have performed summer concerts in Springfield.
MassOpera Presents THE MIRROR CABARET
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2022
On May 6th at City Winery in downtown Boston, MassOpera presents The Mirror Cabaret. The Mirror Cabaret will feature both opera and musical theater pieces from parallel works based on the same story. The show will be an experience with City Winery's doors opening at 6pm for ticket holders to enjoy drinks and dinner, with the show starting at 8pm. 
MIT to Present IT MUST BE NOW! Featuring 125 Performers of World Premiere Compositions
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2022
Massachusetts Institute of Technology has announced It Must Be Now!, a unique immersive music and multimedia event featuring the world premieres of newly commissioned work of three leading jazz artists of our time.
NEC's 151st Commencement Features James Taylor, David Amram, Ella Jenkins, Emanuel Ax, Denys Karachevtsev
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2022
New England Conservatory President Andrea Kalyn and the Board of Trustees announce multiple Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter James Taylor as the commencement speaker and honorary degree recipient at the Conservatory's 151st annual commencement exercises, which will be held in-person on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
Arrowsmith Press And The Boston Playwrights' Theatre Announce The Celebration Of The Derek Walcott Prize
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2022
Arrowsmith Press, together with the Boston Playwrights' Theatre and The Derek Walcott Festival in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, announce the Derek Walcott Prize for Poetry. The winners receive a $1000. prize and an opportunity to read in Boston. A delayed celebratory reading bringing together award recipients from the last two years will take place on Zoom on Sunday, May 15th at 12 PM.
Newton's New Philharmonia Orchestra Presents NEW PHIL REAWAKENED - MUSIC FOR MAY, May 22
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2022
Newton's New Philharmonia Orchestra (New Phil) continues 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.
Grammy Winner James Taylor Announced as Speaker at New England Conservatory 151st Commencement
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2022
New England Conservatory President Andrea Kalyn and the Board of Trustees announced multiple Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter James Taylor as the commencement speaker and honorary degree recipient at the Conservatory's 151st annual commencement exercises, which will be held in-person on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
South Shore Ballet Theatre Presents Family-Friendly PETER AND THE WOLF
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2022
South Shore Ballet Theatre (SSBT) presents the famed Profokiev musical story “Peter and the Wolf” as a staged, family-friendly ballet at its annual Gala 2022 on Saturday, May 14, 2 pm, Thayer Academy Center for Performing Arts, 745 Washington Street, Braintree. 
Free Outdoor ROMEO & JULIET, a Reverse Take on LA BOHEME & More Announced for Boston Lyric Opera's 2022/23 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2022
In announcing its 2022/23 Season today, Boston Lyric Opera has unveiled an expanded, year-round return to stages throughout Boston.
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Returns for 90th Anniversary Season, June 22 – August 28, 2022
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2022
Jacob's Pillow has announced its full schedule of programming for this summer's Dance Festival, including 10 weeks of performances, talks, community events, exhibitions, and more. This year marks the 90th Anniversary Season of the Dance Festival, which will celebrate the reopening of the renovated Ted Shawn Theatre and a return to indoor performances at Jacob's Pillow.
Inaugural Pike ROKFEST Set For September At Indian Ranch
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2022
The first-ever Pike Rokfest will take place at Indian Ranch in Webster, MA on Saturday, September 10, 2022 as part of the Mike's Hard Lemonade Summer Concert Series.
Urbano Project Presents Sergio Beltrán-García's WHO OWNS THE PAST/PRESENT at Goethe-Institut Boston
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2022
Urbano Project is excited to announce the celebratory culmination of “Who Owns the Past/Present?,” a project created by architect, activist, and researcher on the aesthetics & politics of memory Sergio Beltrán-García in collaboration with Youth Artists from the Urbano Project on May 1. Exploring complex questions around monuments, memorials, memory, representation and justice, the project is co-organized and supported by Goethe-Institut Boston.  
The Lowell Festival Foundation Announces Return Of Lowell Folk Festival July 29, 30 & 31
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2022
Today, the Lowell Festival Foundation announced that the 35th Anniversary Lowell Folk Festival, a staple cultural event of the region since its inception in 1987, will take place in person on July 29, 30, and 31. The 2022 festival will feature close to 20 performing groups sharing their unique musical traditions on stages throughout downtown Lowell.
Cirque Du Soleil Returns To Providence At The Dunkin' Donuts Center With CRYSTAL
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2022
Cirque du Soleil returns to Rhode Island with its coolest arena show yet – CRYSTAL – in Providence at the Dunkin' Donuts Center.
Don't Miss THE PROM at the Hanover Theatre!
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2022
Special Offer - Don't Miss The Prom at the Hanover Theatre!
World Premiere of Phoebe Potts' TOO FAT FOR CHINA Is Coming to Watertown's Mosesian Center for the Arts
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2022
Live Arts Boston, in conjunction with Gloucester Stage Company, will present TOO FAT FOR CHINA, a world premiere one-woman show written and performed by Phoebe Potts, at Watertown's Mosesian Center for the Arts, located at 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA, before heading to Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
BWW Review: MISS HOLMES RETURNS at Greater Boston Stage Company is a Captivating Twist On One of Literature's Most Well Known Characters
by Erik Bailey - April 24, 2022
Sherlock Holmes is one of literature’s most well-known characters. Through the years, many people have tried to adapt Holmes to different time periods and situations. But none that I have come across have done so as successfully as Christopher M. Walsh does in MISS HOLMES RETURNS, now playing at the Greater Boston Stage Company through May 8th.
The Boston College Arts Council to Present 2022 Alumni Arts Award for Distinguished Achievement to Jeff Augustin
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2022
The Boston College Arts Council will present its 2022 Alumni Arts Award for Distinguished Achievement to Jeff Augustin, Class of 2008, an acclaimed and award-winning playwright and screenwriter whose plays have been performed at high-profile festivals and venues across the country. He will be on campus as the special alumni guest during the University's 24th annual Arts Festival, April 28-30, 2022, and participate in festival programming.  
Cast Announced For THE APPROACH At Shakespeare & Company
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2022
Shakespeare & Company has announced the cast of The Approach by Irish playwright Mark O'Rowe, to be staged at the Company's Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre May 6 through May 29.
WICKED to Return to the Citizens Bank Opera House This June
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2022
WICKED, Boston’s most popular musical will return to the Citizens Bank Opera House June 8 – July 24, 2022 as part of the Lexus Broadway In Boston Season. 
Stephanie James Performs Live at Red Room at Cafe 939 This Weekend With Special Guest Late Night Thoughts
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2022
Independent recording artist Stephanie James will be performing her first sold out headlining performance at Berklee College of Music's Red Room at Cafe 939 on April 23rd alongside special guest Late Night Thoughts. 
World Channel Features its First Compelling Story in American Sign Language in STORIES FROM THE STAGE
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2022
The award-winning WORLD Channel original series Stories from the Stage, hosted by Wes Hazard and Theresa Okokon, will premiere its 100th episode on Monday, April 25, at 9:30 p.m. ET (8:30 p.m. CT). WORLD Channel will also release behind-the-scenes exclusives and special features, including a playlist of past stories as it counts down to the 100th episode, One Way or Another.
Cape Rep Theatre Presents Regional Premiere Of TUMACHO
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2022
Cape Rep Theatre kicks off its 37th season with the New England premiere of the hilarious off-Broadway musical western, Tumacho, directed by Maura Hanlon, opening Wednesday, May 18, and playing Wednesdays - Saturdays at 7 pm and Sundays at 2pm through June 12 in the Indoor Theater.
Experience the Mystery and Magic of Live Theatre!
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2022
Special Offer - Experience the Mystery and Magic of Live Theatre!
Boston Symphony Orchestra Announces 2022-2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2022
The 2022–23 Boston Symphony Orchestra season, under the direction of Andris Nelsons, will present a spectrum of performers and musical styles, spotlighting some of classical music’s most vibrant artists. Find out what shows are included and how to get tickets.

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