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Jacob's Pillow Announces Winter/Spring 2022 Pillow Lab Artist Residencies
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2021
Jacob’s Pillow has announced eight artist residencies this winter and spring at the Pillow Lab, its year-round incubator of new work. The annual season of customizable residencies supports U.S.-based and international dance artists during crucial development, research, and technical stages of choreography-driven projects.
Frank Carlberg Leads The NEC Jazz Composers' Workshop Orchestra In New Works By NEC Students
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2021
The NEC Jazz Composers' Workshop Orchestra under the direction of NEC jazz faculty member Frank Carlberg presents a concert of new music by NEC students on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. at Jordan Hall, 290 Huntington Avenue, Boston.
Nervous Theatre to Present BECKETT'S TEXTS FOR NOTHING
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2021
Nervous Theatre will present Boston actor Doug Lockwood in an intimate new staging of Samuel Beckett's Texts for Nothing. Lockwood's performance of Beckett's texts will be presented three times each night for audiences of 12 in this searing 30-minute production.
New England Musicians Relief Fund Launches New Campaign To Help Musicians In Need
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2021
The New England Musicians Relief Fund (NEMRF) seeks support for the thousands of professional musicians in New England who continue to suffer financial hardship intensified by the pandemic.
A.R.T. to Celebrate OBERON Artistry and Community in December
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2021
American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University announced today its December OBERON programming, the final shows at A.R.T.’s club theater located at 2 Arrow Street in Harvard Square, Cambridge before A.R.T. releases its lease at the conclusion of 2021. 
Jason Palmer Quartet Brings Holiday Jazz To Boston
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2021
Trumpeter Jason Palmer returns to Boston to lead his Quintet in a joyous, festive concert of holiday favorites presented by the Celebrity Series! Taking inspiration from Thad Jones and Duke Ellington's magical arrangements of classics, Palmer puts his own twist on Christmas and holiday favorites. Spend a Saturday afternoon with some amazing musicians: this show will be a can't-miss holiday event for the whole family!
Barrington Stage Company To Present A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC In 2022 Season
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2021
 A Little Night Music, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler, will be presented in as part of Barrington Stage Company's 2022 season.
SpeakEasy Stage Company Presents the New England Premiere of PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2021
From January 7 to February 5, 2022, SpeakEasy Stage Company will present the New England premiere of PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS, a raw, heartbreaking, and devastating drama about addiction, recovery, and surviving the modern world.  
The Lyric Stage Company Of Boston Presents World Premiere MR. PARENT By Melinda Lopez
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2021
The Lyric Stage Company of Boston presents the World Premiere production of Mr. Parent by Melinda Lopez with Maurice Emmanuel Parent and co-conceived and directed by Megan Sandberg-Zakian°. Performances begin Friday, January 7 and run through Sunday, February 6. Press Performance is Sunday, January 9 at 3pm.
PISSI RUINS CHRISTMAS is Coming to Boston's Club Cafe
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2021
Sky Casper Entertainment, one of the Northeast's top producers of LGBTQ+ entertainment, announced today that drag comedy cabaret artiste Pissi Myles is coming to Boston with her hilarious holiday show, Pissi Ruins Christmas on Saturday, December 18th.
BWW Review: IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS THE MUSICAL at Berkshire Theatre Group Helps to Make the Season Merry and Bright.
by Marc Savitt - December 06, 2021
There is much to enjoy in this stage adaptation of the 1954 American Musical film. This production features David Adkins as General Henry Waverly; Allison Briner Dardenne as Martha Watson; Alanna Saunders as Judy Haynes; Claire Saunders as Betty Haynes; Michael Starr as Phil Davis and Michael Wartella as Bob Wallace.
Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; First Stats Announced!
by BWW - December 06, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; First Stats Announced!
by BWW Staff - December 06, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Handel and Haydn Society Presents Beethoven Symphony No. 7 Next Month
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2021
The Handel and Haydn Society celebrates the glory of Beethoven's Seventh Symphony on January 7 and 9, 2022 at Symphony Hall in Boston. Led by Czech conductor Václav Luks in his H+H debut, the performances will also include Joseph Bologne's spirited Overture to L'amant Anonyme and an H+H premiere of composer Jan Vaclav Voříšek's only symphony.
Jacob's Pillow And NOWNESS Partner For Release Of Film Series, BODY LANGUAGE
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2021
Jacob's Pillow has partnered with global arts and culture video platform NOWNESS for the release of three films, commissioned by Jacob's Pillow and NOWNESS in a series titled Body Language, centered around the theme of breaking cultural boundaries in dance. 
Photos: Reagle Music Theatre to Present CHRISTMASTIME IN CONCERT
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2021
ChristmasTime in Concert, a 90-minute, fully staged concert version of Reagle Music Theatre’s beloved holiday celebration, opens this weekend, Dec. 4 and 5 at 12 noon. Performances continue Dec 11 and 12 at 12 noon.
The NEC Jazz Orchestra to Present SOUL ON SOUL: THE MUSIC OF MARY LOU WILLIAMS
by Gigi Gervais - December 03, 2021
The NEC Jazz Orchestra presents Soul on Soul – The Music of Mary Lou Williams on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. in NEC’s Jordan Hall, 290 Huntington Avenue, Boston. Joining the ensemble will be NEC alum and pianist Carmen Staaf ’05, 2009 winner of the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Pianist Competition.
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD National Tour is Coming to the Citizens Bank Opera House
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2021
 Aaron Sorkin’s new play, directed by Bartlett Sher and based on Harper Lee’s classic novel comes to Boston as part of a multi-year national tour across North America. Emmy Award winning icon Richard Thomas, who recently celebrated a 60-year anniversary of performing on both stage and screen, will play the role of “Atticus Finch.”
Merrimack Repertory Theatre Extends THE RISE AND FALL OF HOLLY FUDGE
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2021
Merrimack Repertory Theatre today announced an extension through December 19 of the live performances of The Rise and Fall of Holly Fudge by Trista Baldwin.
BTG Announces Casting For Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2021
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical is a timeless tale of joy and goodwill about a song-and-dance team putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and falling for a stunning sister act in the process.
A.R.T. Announces 1776 Pre-Sale Access for #GivingTuesday Donors
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2021
American Repertory Theater announced today that supporters who donate $50 or more tomorrow on #GivingTuesday, the annual global day of giving, will unlock a special pre-sale window in December 2021 for single tickets to the upcoming revival of 1776, playing May 15 - July 24, 2022 at the Loeb Drama Center in Harvard Square.
Holiday Alone
by Student Blogger: Lana Sage - November 29, 2021
Welcome to Novemeber's rambling regarding holiday loathing, the roots of American Thanksgiving, and my experience of the holiday by my lonesome at Boston University.
CTC Receives Generous Gifts To Support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2021
Chester Theatre Company has received a gift of $25,000 from Richard and Carol Seltzer to support the company's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Karen and Chuck Schader have joined the Seltzers in making a $5000 donation. Both Carol Seltzer and Karen Schader serve on CTC's Board.
Marblehead School of Ballet Holding Community Appreciation Week
by Gigi Gervais - November 28, 2021
The Marblehead School of Ballet invites the public to participate in Community Appreciation Week dance activities and a winter coat/pajama drive to help people experiencing hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Handel and Haydn Society Receives $10 Million Donation to Honor Artistic Director Harry Christophers
by Gigi Gervais - November 27, 2021
The Handel and Haydn Society has just received a transformative gift of $10 million in honor of Artistic Director Harry Christophers. The money was donated outright and anonymously and will help create the Harry Christophers Fund for Artistic Excellence.

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