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WCRB 99.5 Classical Radio Boston Presents FESTIVAL 1750
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2020
As concert halls across the country are closed, 99.5 WCRB Classical Radio Boston is bringing together three of Boston's cornerstone music organizations to present Festival 1750, a 10-day broadcast music festival beginning on April 20, 2020.
LISTEN: Keith Lockhart Discusses the Future of Boston Pops, and What's in Store For the Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2020
Pops conductor Keith Lockhart recently chatted with Boston Public Radio to discuss what the orchestra has in store for the summer.
Community Music Center of Boston Offering Online Lessons
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2020
For over a century, the Community Music Center of Boston (CMCB) has committed itself to providing equitable access to music education and arts experiences. CMCB first launched online music lessons in March for its current students and partners in an effort to keep the community safe. It is expanding these offerings to the public in May, with free trial lessons April 20-25.
Shakespeare & Company Postpones 2020 Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2020
Shakespeare & Company is postponing its 2020 Summer Season to next summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic (coronavirus). This unanimous decision from the Board of Trustees, Artistic Director Allyn Burrows, and Managing Director Adam Davis reflects the commitment to the health and safety of Company patrons, artists, staff, students, and volunteers.
Provincetown Theater “Community Conversations” Begin Online April 14
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2020
The first in Provincetown Theater's series of Community Conversations premieres Tuesday, April 14 at 4pm at the link included below.
Brown Box Theater Project Postpones MOX NOX To 2021
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2020
Brown Box Theatre Project Executive Artistic Director, Kyler Taustin has released a statement about the company's production of Mox Nox, a new play by Boston Playwright Patrick Gabridge, previously scheduled to premiere in Delmarva and Massachusetts in May-June 2020. 
Here is a List of Regional Theaters Hosting Video Auditions
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2020
As theaters all over the country have been forced to temporarily shut their doors due to the ongoing health crisis, many have adjusted to the change by bringing their content online. Theaters are planning for future season by holding online video auditions!
Caution, Cancellations, and Even Some Creativity: The Status of Theatre in The Berkshires in the Time of Covid-19.
by Marc Savitt - April 10, 2020
The a?oeseasona?? for the performing arts in The Berkshires typically runs the six months between May and October. With the limited window of opportunity to create the outstanding work Berkshire arts organizations are known for and the public health concerns making it difficult to imagine let alone plan for an a?oeordinarya?? season. Accordingly, it is not surprising that many have adopted a a?oewait and see posturea?? as Julieann Boyd Artistic Director of Barrington Stage Company announced this morning.
Merrimack Repertory Theatre Announces 2020-21 Season - YOUNG AMERICANS By Lauren Yee, and More
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2020
Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) today announced six of the seven plays for the 2020-21 Season, including the world premiere of Young Americans by Lauren Yee, as well as two of the plays originally scheduled for the current season, according to new Nancy L. Donahue Artistic Director Courtney Sale and Executive Director Bonnie J. Butkas.
North Shore Music Theatre Creates Masks for At-Risk Community
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2020
The costume department at North Shore Music Theater has gone from making lavish costumes to making face masks during the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak. The masks will be produced using purple fabrics whenever possible to honor NSMT's General Manager, Karen Nascembeni, who remains in critical condition in ICU battling COVID-19.
The Theatre Community Benevolent Fund Assists Artists in Crisis 
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2020
The Theatre Community Benevolent Fund (TCBF) provides financial relief in a confidential, respectful manner to individual theater practitioners and non-profit theater organizations of Greater Boston and the surrounding areas who are facing occurrences of a catastrophic nature including but not limited to extreme illness, devastating acts of nature, housing emergencies, vandalism, and theft, and who have limited or no resources with which to handle such events. TCBF recognizes the essential value of artists and arts organizations to society, and treats all applicants with dignity, discretion, and compassion. 
ArtsEmerson Announces Launch Of New Digital Series: TOGETHER APART
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2020
ArtsEmerson is excited to announce that today it will launch its newest digital initiative, Together Apart: Explore New Worlds from Your Home, a curated series of performances previously presented by the organization in Boston, as well as new video conversations with bold and imaginative artists associated with those creations.
Boston Pops Spring 2020 Season Canceled
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2020
The 2020 Boston Pops spring season, which was to take place May 16-June 13, has been canceled due to ongoing concerns over the spread of COVID-19. The 2020 Boston Pops season was designed as a celebration of Keith Lockhart's 25th anniversary season.
Provincetown Theater Launches Free Virtual Programming of Productions
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2020
Heeding Gov. Baker's stay-at-home policy to combat Covid-19 in Massachusetts, on April 9, 2020 the Provincetown Theater on Outer Cape Cod will begin streaming a roster of performances.
Chester Theatre Company Announces Programming Changes Due to the Health Crisis
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2020
As a result of the global pandemic, and with the utmost concern for its audiences, artists, employees, and interns, and the residents of the town of Chester, CTC has made the necessary decision to cancel the first three shows of the 2020 summer season.
New Repertory Theatre Announces Their 2020-2021 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2020
Melinda Lopez's MALA Will Be Available to Stream Nationally After WGBH Broadcast
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2020
As previously announced, with live theatrical performances closed due to the coronavirus, public media outlet WGBH has collaborated with Huntington Theatre Company and ArtsEmerson to bring live theater to the living room.
The Tramaine Experience Comes to A.R.T. Oberon
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2020
An award-winning edgy and interactive dramatic comedy solo performance experience set to give you a glimpse into a notorious inner-city public housing project.
VIDEO: Barrington Stage Shares Some of Their Greatest Musical Moments
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2020
Barrington Stage has released a video of some of their greatest musical moments!
WGBH to Present Special Broadcast of MALA, a One-Woman Play by Melinda Lopez
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2020
With live theatrical performances closed due to the coronavirus, public media outlet WGBH has collaborated with Huntington Theatre Company and ArtsEmerson to bring live theater to the living room. WGBH will present a special broadcast of Mala, a poignant drama written and performed by local playwright and performer Melinda Lopez.
Melinda Lopez's MALA To Air On WGBH 2
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2020
With live theatrical performances closed due to the coronavirus, public media outlet WGBH has collaborated with Huntington Theatre Company and ArtsEmerson to bring live theater to the living room. WGBH will present a special broadcast of Mala.
Boston Ballet Announces the Suspension of the Rest of the Spring Season
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2020
In accordance with orders by Governor Charlie Baker regarding COVID-19 and in the interest of the health and safety of patrons and staff, Boston Ballet announces the suspension of the rest of the spring season which includes Swan Lake (May 1-31) and Off the Charts (May 8-29). This follows Boston Ballet's postponement of Carmen to August 20-30.
Huntington Theatre Company Reschedules World Premiere of OUR DAUGHTERS, LIKE PILLARS
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2020
Huntington Theatre Company has announced that the world premiere family comedy, Our Daughters, Like Pillars has been rescheduled to be a part of the 2020-2021 Huntington season.
Boston Symphony Orchestra to Present CONCERT FOR OUR CITY: NOW STREAMING FOR ALL
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2020
The Boston Symphony Orchestra will present a special video stream of Concert for Our City: Now Streaming For All, a 70-minute performance available to a worldwide audience via YouTube at www.bso.org/athome, for 45 days, beginning at 3 p.m., ET, on Sunday, April 5.
New Repertory Theatre Announces Further Postponements and Cancellations
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2020
New Repertory Theatre announces updates due to Covid-19.

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