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Helios Opera Debuts With Pandemic-Driven Performance Initiative
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2020
In its debut performance, Helios Opera, a newly formed opera company driven by its mission to use sustainable, business-minded practices to bring opera into the future, premieres a new virtual opera through its Modular Opera Project (MOP) initiative. 
The Umbrella Stage Company Invites New Work From Local Playwrights
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2020
The Umbrella Stage Company seeks submissions of new work by local playwrights written specifically for a digital platform. Submissions should be 30-40 minutes in length and should leverage technical opportunities unique to a virtual performance environment to create a fully realized, digital audience experience.
History At Play Presents A REVOLUTION OF HER OWN
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2020
A REVOLUTION OF HER OWN! TM, the inspirational story of America's first female soldier Deborah Sampson, has been performed over 1,000 times in cities across the country, earning the honor as an Official Selection of the United Solo Theatre Festival in New York City.
TANGLEWOOD 2020 ONLINE FESTIVAL Week 5 Features Yo-Yo Ma, Emanuel Ax and More
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2020
The Boston Symphony Orchestra's first-ever Tanglewood digital festival-designed to capture the beauty and spirit of the Tanglewood grounds-will feature artists and programs of the originally announced 2020 Tanglewood season, among other content.
Greg Gutfeld Celebrates The Release Of His New Book At Yarmouth Drive-in On Cape Cod
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2020
Fox News personality Greg Gutfeld will celebrate the launch of his new book, 'The Plus: Self-Help for People Who Hate Self-Help' with a one-of-a-kind comedy show at the Yarmouth Drive-in on Cape Cod on Sunday, August 16 at 8:00 PM. Gutfeld and Norwood, Massachusetts native standup comedian Tom Shillue will give their take on the big issues in news and pop culture with their individual trademark humor.
MassOpera and NAGLY Present A NAGLY Virtual Cabaret
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2020
NAGLY (the North Shore Alliance of GLBTQ+ Youth) and MassOpera are partnering to present A NAGLY Virtual Cabaret on Saturday, July 25 at 8:00 PM via NAGLY's YouTube and Facebook pages.
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Announces THE TEMPEST Online Starring John Douglas Thompson
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2020
Instead of the annual production on the Common, CSC will present an online script-in-hand performance on Thursday, August 6 at 7:00PM, as a benefit to support CSC's 2021 production on the Boston Common, with the previously announced cast led by John Douglas Thompson* in the role of Prospero.
Celebrity Series Of Boston Announces Fall 2020 Digital Programming
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2020
Celebrity Series of Boston announces the continuation of a?oeCelebrity Series at Homea?? with a series of 18 paid and free digital concerts and events in the fall of 2020.
Falmouth Theatre Guild Cancels the Remainder of its 2020 Productions
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2020
The Falmouth Theatre Guild has announced that it is cancelling the rest of its 2020 season due to the health crisis. The company is hoping to present its productions of these shows, Carousel and Best Christmas Pageant Ever, in the near future.
Chester Theatre Company to Host Virtual MACBETH Talkback This Thursday
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2020
Following sold out runs on London's West End, at BAM, and a limited engagement on Broadway, director Rupert Goold's magnetic stage production of Shakepeare's Macbeth was filmed for television at the end of 2009. Tony nominees Patrick Stewart and Kate Fleetwood star as one of theatre's most conniving and capricious couples. 
The Umbrella Stage Company Announces Revised 2021 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2020
The Umbrella Stage Company has announced a revised roster of shows planned for its 2020-2021 season while its continues to prepare for a safe return to its brand new theaters at 40 Stow Street.
Yarmouth Drive-in On Cape Cod Will Stream Red Sox Opening Game
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2020
Professional baseball returns to the cape as the Yarmouth Drive-in streams opening day live Friday, July 24 on the three massive LED screens. Fans will be able to see every pitch as the Sox take on the Baltimore Orioles.
The Yarmouth Drive-in On Cape Cod Announces Two New Shows For The Drive-On Concert Series
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2020
The Yarmouth Drive-in on Cape Cod announced two live music shows for the Drive-On Concert Series. Maine based folk rock trio The Ghost of Paul Revere is set to take the stage at 9:00 PM on Friday, August 7. The hybrid tribute fusion act Pink Talking Fish, melding Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Phish, will perform live on stage to a crowd of up to 459 cars at 8:00 PM Sunday, September 6. Tickets for both concerts go on sale Tuesday, July 21 at 1:00 PM EST.
Lowell Folk Festival Goes Virtual This Weekend With Special Online Programming
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2020
Today the Lowell Folk Festival and its producing partners announced plans for Keeping the Tradition: A Virtual Celebration of the Lowell Folk Festival. Held in the streets of Lowell, MA for 33 years, the Lowell Folk Festival brings together tens of thousands of people in celebration of the richness of American culture and the unique spirit of the Lowell community.
VIDEO: Boston Gay Men's Chorus Presents 'Power Of Protest'
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2020
The Boston Gay Men's Chorus (BGMC) has released 'The Power of Protest,' a montage of interviews with members of the Boston Gay Men's Chorus describing their participation in Black Lives Matter protests to advance racial equity and justice.
BWW Blog: When a Hapa Girl Finds Her Community and Her Strength at Tisch
by Student Blogger: Alyssa Silver - July 20, 2020
I think this is the semester where I truly grew into my Hapa (half Asian) identity, talking about it with more pride than ever.
Week Four of the Tanglewood Online Festival Features Lauren Ambrose, Yo-Yo Ma and More
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2020
The Tanglewood 2020 Online Festival is a groundbreaking digital series of audio and video streams featuring newly created content recorded at Tanglewood's Linde Center alongside previously recorded material from Tanglewood being released for the first time.
ANASTASIA Joins The Hanover Theatre Broadway Series
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2020
Inspired by the beloved films, the romantic and adventure-filled new musical, Anastasia, is on a journey to Worcester at last! The national tour visits The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts Thursday, May 6 - Sunday, May 9.
Tanglewood Gala Goes Online To Honor Isaac Stern And Raise Needed Funds
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2020
On Thursday, July 23, at 8 p.m.(EDT), at www.tanglewood.org, the first-ever Tanglewood Virtual Gala will celebrate the centennial of legendary American violinist Isaac Stern, one of the most prominent artists and cultural figures of the 20th century.  
BWW Review: WORLD LINE at TC Squared Theatre Company
by Andrew Child - July 18, 2020
TC Squared's Volume Up series of virtual one act plays is posed to convince audiences they are up for the task of taking their programs to the digital realm for the time being. After logging in to their YouTube stream, one is met with a smooth, animated countdown set to a quiescent techno beat by Kadahj Bennett.
Guerilla Opera Receives Commissioning Grant For Female Composers Award For Composer Emily Koh
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2020
On July 16, 2020 OPERA America announced that Guerilla Opera received an award from OPERA America's Opera Grants for Female Composers: Commissioning Grants program, supported by the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation for composer Emily Koh. This award is to directly commission the creation and support the premiere of her first evening length opera, HER:alive|un|dead: a media opera. 
Boston Public Library And American Ancestors To Host Author Larry Tye
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2020
On Thursday, July 23, at 6:00 p.m., the Boston Public Library (BPL), in collaboration with American Ancestors | NEHGS, will present a virtual conversation between best-selling New York Times author and former Boston Globe reporter Larry Tye, and BPL President David Leonard.
Speakeasy Stage Announces Next Play Discussion Group: Celebrating The Black Narrative
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2020
a?oeCelebrating the Black Narrativea?? is the theme for the third installment of SpeakEasy's Play Discussion Group, a series of free virtual events which returns on Thursday, July 23 at 5:30PM.  
Yarmouth Drive-in on Cape Cod Presents Iliza Shlesinger Live on Stage
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2020
Iliza will be the first act in the new Drive-On Concert Series, giving fans a new way to experience their favorite entertainers.
North Shore Civic Ballet Names Dr. Adora Maharaj to Board of Directors
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2020
The North Shore Civic Ballet (NSCB), a nonprofit dance company based at the Marblehead School of Ballet (MSB) in Marblehead, Massachusetts, announced that Dr. Adora Maharaj of Marblehead has been named to the organization's board of directors.

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