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Celebrate National Dance Week At The Marblehead School Of Ballet
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2021
The Marblehead School of Ballet (MSB) celebrates National Dance Week from Friday, April 16 through Sunday, April 25.  To thank the public for its support for 49 years, MSB is holding a special dance writing contest and offering special discounts throughout the week.
History At Play, LLC Reveals The Tumultuous Life Of A Reluctant First Lady THE ADVENTURES OF LOUISA CATHERINE ADAMS
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2021
History At PlayTM, LLC (HAP, LLC) has garnered international applause for their Immersive Living History Experiences, chronicling the lives of influential and often forgotten figures. On Friday May 14th, Pay-Per-HAP ushers viewers into the world of Louisa Catherine Adams (nee Johnson), wife to the 6th American President John Quincy Adams, and First Lady of the United States.
The Company Theatre Presents WONDERLAND: ALICE'S IMMERSIVE ADVENTURE
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2021
Meet some of Wonderland’s most famous and curious inhabitants. Take tea at the biggest un-birthday party with the maddest of Hatters, let the Cheshire Cat take you hither or thither, or join the underground movement to rise against the fearsome Queen of Hearts. 
WAM Theatre Announces Boston-Based Cast for Reading of THE LIGHT
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2021
WAM Theatre has announced the casting of Boston-based actors Elle Borders and Brandon G. Green in their upcoming reading of the sensational new play THE LIGHT by Loy A. Webb, directed by Colette Robert, which will be available to stream from Sunday, April 25, to Sunday, May 2. Tickets are on sale now.
THE DAYS AFTER Selected For Dramatists Guild Footlights Series On Zoom
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2021
The Days After had one prior public reading at the WOMR Davis Room in Provincetown in the summer of 2014. The original cast from that reading returns and is comprised of Brian Carlson, Jennifer Kopec and David McGlothlin. Directing this reading is Evan Edwards.
Boston Lyric Opera Presents BLACKNESS AND IDENTITY IN OPERA
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2021
Boston Lyric Opera will present 'Blackness and Identity in Opera' as part of its Opera Night at the BPL series.
SpeakEasy Stage Presents TJ LOVES SALLY 4 EVER
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2021
SpeakEasy Stage Company, in partnership with Boston Conservatory at Berklee, will present the New England Premiere of TJ LOVES SALLY 4 EVER by James Ijames (pronounced “I'ms”), streaming April 23 – May 6, 2021.
The Suffolk University Theatre Department Presents OUR TIME- A VIRTUAL TIME CAPSULE
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2021
On April 15th, 16th, and 17th The Suffolk University Theatre Department will stream a virtual time capsule of theatrical artifacts documenting the experiences of Suffolk students during the global pandemic.
Student Blog: 11 Theatre-Adjacent Movies for Your Next Movie Night
by Student Blogger: Aingea Venuto - April 02, 2021
Whether you do it in-person with your 'quarantine bubble', or online using a service like Netflix Party or Discord's video screening feature, here are some theatre movies and pro-shots to add to your Friday night plans.
ArtsEmerson Announces Remained Programming for April 2021
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2021
ArtsEmerson adds to its April programming schedule with the next Town Hall with David C. Howse, featuring guest artist KOA (formerly known as Daniel Beatty) on April 13, followed by the latest offering in the Shared Stories film series, Eating up Easter, which will be shown in tandem with the short Sky Aelans April 21-25.
The Handel and Haydn Society Celebrates Mozart With A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2021
The Handel and Haydn Society will celebrate all things Mozart with A Little Night Music. Directed by Aisslinn Nosky, the streaming concert will feature Mozart’s Eine kleine Nachtmusik and the beautiful Serenade No. 6 for Orchestra in D Major K. 239, Serenata notturna expertly performed by the H+H Orchestra.
Berkshire Theatre Group Announces 2021 Outdoor Summer Season Featuring Kelli O'Hara, Norm Lewis and More
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2021
Berkshire Theatre Group has announced immersive outdoor experiences for summer 2021, with a casting sneak-peek. BTG will be releasing a complete season cast announcement at a later date. Berkshire Theatre Group will work in adherence with government guidelines and corresponding health and safety officials.
Teatro Chelsea Announces A-Típico Playwrights and Plays
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2021
Teatro Chelsea set out to find plays by Latinx playwrights that capture Latinx narratives on the edge of the spotlight, those stories not often told. From 46 submissions, Teatro Chelsea chose six “a-típico” plays—four full-length and two one-acts— that will leave audiences with jaws dropped, hearts full, and feeling artistically refreshed.
#REVELSCONNECTS: A Pub Sing with David Coffin & Friends to Stream on Facebook Live!
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2021
You don't need to leave home to enjoy a rousing Revels Pub Sing! Join in virtually at the Quarantine Pub for an evening of traditional pub songs led by Revels Artist-in-Residence David Coffin.
BWW Review: WISH YOU WERE HERE at Williamstown Theatre Festival On Audible Theater
by Marc Savitt - April 01, 2021
WISH YOU WERE HERE presents a reality which, on the surface, might seem rather different than our own, but below is far more similar.  In the final scenes / moments, it also pointed out, to me, how relatively “good” Americans have it.  Then again, like all works of art, what it says to you will vary for all who experience it.
Billy Porter to Host Huntington Theatre Company Gala
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2021
Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award winner and Huntington Trustee Billy Porter will serve as host of at the Huntington’s virtual Spotlight Gala on May 10, 2021 and Huntington Trustee J. David (“Dave”) Wimberly will receive the first ever Encore Award for Lifetime Service. 
Archival BSO Performances With Conductors Colin Davis and Seiji Ozawa Release This Month on BSO NOW
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2021
In April, the BSO NOW concert streaming platform will launch the final two of four archival programs, featuring conductors who enjoyed especially close relationships with the orchestra. All four programs were originally produced and distributed by Boston public broadcaster GBH for the iconic Evening at Symphony television series.
Threadbare Theatre Workshop Announces Outdoor Summer Season at Carding Brook Farm
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2021
Threadbare’s community-based productions will feature local citizens of all ages in William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream (August 5-8), and the premiere of Mackerel Sky (September 2-5), a new play by longtime Brooklin resident Jon Ellsworth. 
The Boch Center Celebrates the Release of Louie Phipps Debut Album with Digital Concert
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2021
The Boch Center will shine a light on Northampton’s own Louie Phipps, a nine-year-old ukulele player who just put out his debut album. At the invitation from Boch Center CEO Joe Spaulding, Phipps recently recorded a handful of songs on the Wang Theatre stage.
Barrington Stage Company Streams Bekah Brunstetter's MOTHER'S DAY
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2021
Barrington Stage Company will stream a reading of new commissioned work, Mother's Day next weekend.
New Repertory Theatre Announces M. Bevin O'Gara as Interim Executive Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2021
New Repertory Theatre has announced the appointment of the Boston-based and award-winning theatre producer and director M. Bevin O’Gara as its Interim Executive Artistic Director effective April 5, 2021. O’Gara succeeds Michael J. Bobbitt, who began his new role as the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Cultural Council on February 1, 2021.
Robert J. Eagle Announces Retirement From Reagle Music Theatre After 52 Years
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2021
Robert J. Eagle of Waltham, Mass., founder and producing artistic director of Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston, has announced he will retire on June 30, 2021.
Broadway In Boston Season to Resume Fall 2021 With HAMILTON HADESTOWN, PRETTY WOMAN & More
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2021
The revised upcoming season will include: HADESTOWN, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, PRETTY WOMAN: The Musical, SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical, Harper Lee’s TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, AIN’T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, WICKED, ANASTASIA and HAMILTON. Find out the full schedules and how to get tickets.
Student Blog: I Am Not Throwing Away my [Production] Shot
by Student Blogger: Kyle Ronkin - March 29, 2021
Whenever a camera is in front of me taking pictures of my performance, I can’t help but linger on a pose that I just KNOW will make an amazing photo. Even during rehearsals when we are blocking a scene, I occasionally think to myself “this would make for a great picture.”
BWW Review: PARADISE BLUE at Williamstown Theatre Festival On Audible Theater
by Marc Savitt - March 27, 2021
WTF Artistic Director Mandy Greenfield’s choice to revive PARADISE BLUE is another of many highly relevant selections given prevailing racial tensions.  It also demonstrates that a new play, 'born' at Williamstown, that the New York Times suggested was “unlikely to be final” in its form can evolve and overcome challenges. 

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