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BSO NOW Continues On Thanksgiving Day With Conductor Thomas Wilkins And Guests
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2020
On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26 at noon, at www.bso.org/now, the Boston Symphony Orchestra continues its series of new BSO NOW online offerings with a program of works by Jessie Montgomery, William Grant Still, and Duke Ellington under the direction of Germeshausen BSO Youth and Family Concerts Conductor Thomas Wilkins—the second of 15 BSO performance streams under the banner title of Music in Changing Times.
Indian Ranch Announces ABBA The Concert and Foreigner
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2020
Indian Ranch announced two new shows as part of the Indian Ranch Summer Concert Series in Webster, MA. 
ArtsEmerson & Cambodian Living Arts Present ARTS & HEALING: BANGSOKOL VIRTUAL FESTIVAL
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2020
ArtsEmerson, Boston's leading presenter of contemporary world theatre and the professional presenting and producing organization at Emerson College, is excited to team-up with Cambodian Living Arts (CLA) to stage Arts & Healing: Bangsokol Virtual Festival from December 11 – 20, 2020.
BSO's 'Adès Conducts Adès' CD Nominated For Three Grammys
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2020
The Boston Symphony Orchestra's latest recording on the Deutsche Grammophon label, Adès Conducts Adès, garnered three Grammy nominations earlier today: for Best Classical Instrumental Solo, Best Classical Compendium, and Best Contemporary Classical Composition.
Revolutionary Spaces Presents Free Virtual Performance Of THE PETITION
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2020
Revolutionary Spaces has announced a virtual performance of The Petition, a riveting short play centered on abolitionist and free Black man Prince Hall and an anti-slavery petition. The virtual performance will be streamed for free via Zoom on Thurs, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. ET. 
Newport Music Festival Announces New Executive Director Gillian Friedman Fox
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2020
The board of directors of the Newport Music Festival has appointed Gillian Friedman Fox as the organization's new executive director. During her recent and much-celebrated tenure at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Fox received critical acclaim for curating innovative and thought-provoking classical music performances and programs.
BWW Blog: The History and Practice of Producing Theatre
by Student Blogger: Hope Johnson - November 20, 2020
My theatre tech classes, directing classes, and playwriting classes have taught me skills for the industry. However, when I graduate I worry about navigating the dicey industry of 21st century theatre in New York; there was no class on that. 
NEC's Contemporary Improvisation Dept. Presents Streaming Concert Featuring Extraordinary Student Musicians
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2020
New England Conservatory's Contemporary Improvisation department presents a concert featuring two of its most popular ensembles: Open Form Ensemble and Survivors Breakfast on Monday, November 23. Both ensembles are coached by acclaimed faculty member Anthony Coleman.
Neave Trio Gives Livestream Concert – FINDING WHAT IS LOST
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2020
The Neave Trio, Alumni Artists, Faculty Ensemble‑in‑Residence at the Longy School of Music of Bard College, presents Finding What is Lost, a livestream performance on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 7:30pm EST.
Barrington Stage Company Presents Free Virtual Reading of Ty Allan Jackson's THE SUPADUPA KID 2: MOVE
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2020
Barrington Stage Company will present a free virtual reading of The Supadupa Kid 2: Move, the action/superhero book by Pittsfield-based author Ty Allan Jackson. The reading will feature a cast of local youth and parents from the Berkshires and NY State Capital Region. Boyd will direct the reading, which will begin streaming free on December 3.
Voting Now Open For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2020
Voting is now open for the BroadwayWorld Boston Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! Our local editors have set the categories, our readers have submitted nominees, and now YOU get to vote for your favorites! Nominees include Cape Rep, Boston Conservatory Theatre, American Rep, and more!
BSO NOW Launches Today
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2020
Boston Symphony Orchestra has announced their new BSO NOW programming! Thursday,November 19, at noon: Ken-David Masur leads the Boston Symphony Orchestra in Dvořák's Symphony No. 9, From the New World, and Ives' The Unanswered Question; BSO musicians to be featured in chamber music performance of Florence Price's String Quartet in G.
Emerson College's First Live Virtual Musical, THIS GOLDEN DAY Debuts
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2020
Emerson College, in cooperation with Live & In Color, will debut its first live, virtual, new musical, 'This Golden Day,' one of few, if any, higher education performing arts entities executing a live musical online. The musical explores the concept of 'The Golden Rule' and building community through various religions and diverse perspectives.
Voting Now Open For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2020
Voting is now open for the BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! Our local editors have set the categories, our readers have submitted nominees, and now YOU get to vote for your favorites!
Music by Marginalized and Underheard Composers Featured in LOST VOICES, Streamed From NEC's Jordan Hall
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2020
Performed by the inventive young musicians of New England Conservatory's internationally renowned Contemporary Improvisation (CI) Department at NEC's iconic Jordan Hall, the event is produced by faculty members Anthony Coleman and Lautaro Mantilla. It will be streamed on Monday, November 30 at 7:30 p.m.
MOMS: THE MUSICAL Gets It's First Demo Recording
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2020
Moms: The Musical​ rises to tell its story through its first demo recording. The demo will star Boston-based actresses Delaney Payne (as Mia), Kelly Surette (as Justine), Karlie Traversa (as Brittany), Laura Scherf (as Renatta), and Caitlyn Costello (as Jade.)
10 WEEKS IN JAMAICA: Theatre Conversations from Jamaica to the World Continues This Sunday
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2020
10 WEEKS IN JAMAICA: Theatre Conversations from Jamaica to the World! is a series of lively weekly discussions with Jamaica's leading theatre artists exploring the histories and memories of—and future visions for—the Jamaican stage.
Will Dailey Set To Perform On Boch Center's Ghost Light Series
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2020
Singer/songwriter Will Dailey will take center stage at the Wang Theatre for a performance on the Boch Center's music television series The Ghost Light Series. Dailey will show off his unique style and creativity as he plays some of his favorite songs to an empty theatre. The episode airs this Friday, November 20 at 7:30 PM on NECN. 
Shakespeare & Company Celebrates With Virtual Gala
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2020
Shakespeare & Company celebrates community on December 5th with New Horizons, a Virtual Gala.
New Repertory Theatre Presents SHOWSTOPPER Virtual Play Series
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2020
New Repertory Theatre has commissioned two short plays to be  performed live and virtually as part of the first installment of the new Showstopper Virtual Play Series, an evening of live theatre with a two-play in one-night package from the comfort and safety of your home.
CHRISTMAS WITH THE ROMANOVS and Tree Lighting Among Virtual holiday Programs at the Museum of Russian Icons
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2020
Celebrate the holiday season with The Museum of Russian Icons at several online programs, highlighted by a talk given by Romanov expert Nicholas Nicholson on 'Christmas with the Romanovs,' craft workshops, and a livestream of the annual Christmas Tree Lighting.
Shen Wei's Painting In Motion Exhibition Opens At Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2020
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum will open a Museum-wide exhibition, Painting in Motion, featuring new and recent work, along with a world premiere film commission, from multidisciplinary Chinese-American artist Shen Wei, beginning Dec. 3.
ArtsEmerson Announces Exclusive Livestream IN THE ABSENCE OF THINGS
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2020
ArtsEmerson, Boston's leading presenter of contemporary world theatre and the professional presenting and producing organization at Emerson College, is excited to partner with Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and Baryshnikov Arts Center to commission vocalist-composer and writer Somi Kakoma's in the absence of things and present a free, virtual, exclusive livestream at the short film on Tuesday, December 01 at 8:00PM ET, in partnership with National Black Theatre and Salon Africana.
A.R.T. Announces Programming and Triple Match for GivingTuesday, Featuring Todd Almond, Lear deBessonet & More
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2020
American Repertory Theater at Harvard University, under the leadership of Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Executive Producer Diane Borger, announced today its #GivingTuesday lineup of free artistic and engagement activities for A.R.T. supporters and theater lovers of all ages.
Berkshire Opera Festival Returns to the Stage With an Expanded Summer 2021 Season
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2020
After Summer 2020's pandemic cancellations and virtual programs, Berkshire Opera Festival looks ahead with cautious optimism to its grand return to the stage in Summer 2021. In addition to its signature Mainstage performance, free concert, and impressive casts of rising stars and luminaries, the season is notable for an exciting expansion of its offerings.

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