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BWW Review: AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER at Celebrity Series Of Boston
by Andrew Child - February 04, 2020
Sutton Foster, since her Tony Award-winning break through as the title role in Thoroughly Modern Millie, has been one of the select leading ladies who have held a decades-spanning monopoly on Broadway's biggest musicals. Foster holds the distinction of being one of the gawkiest, most palatably quirky actors working in the commercial theatre today. Unlike other recurring ingenues, Sierra Boggess, Laura Benanti, or Laura Osnes, Foster is just off-kilter enough to headline productions of Shrek the Musical as the ogre/ princess Fiona or revivals of Anything Goes as Reno Sweeney. Meanwhile, she is still conventionally attractive enough to be a safe, viable option to helm profitable productions of Sweet Charity, Violet, or the upcoming Broadway revival of The Music Man. The Celebrity Series of Boston hosted Foster along with a three-piece jazz combo (Michael Rafter, Leo Huppert, Matt Hinkley) and her Little Women co-star Megan McGinnis in a concert of musical theatre selections and jazz standards at the Sanders Theatre in Cambridge.
History At Play Brings The Suffragists To Old South Mtg House With HOW LONG MUST WE WAIT?
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2020
History At Play has garnered nationwide attention for their immersive, living history performances chronicling the lives of legendary women who changed society. The company's newest ensemble production, How Long Must We Wait?, celebrates the men and women on the front lines of the Women's Suffrage Movement. Written and Produced by History At Play's Founder and Artistic Director Judith Kalaora to celebrate the Suffrage Centennial in 2020, How Long Must We Wait? brings you the heroic voices of those who struggled for human rights.
Revels FRINGE Concert Series At Club Passim Kicks Off With Sophie Et Adam
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2020
Passim announced that it will host a new music series in partnership with Revels, the beloved non-profit that presents The Christmas Revels every year in Cambridge. Revels FRINGE at Club Passim will bring an eclectic mixture of musicians to the famous Harvard Square club. Each show will be a unique experience blending styles and instruments from around the Globe to explore the unpredictable edge of the folk process. The Revels FRINGE series at Club Passim kicks off on February 14th and will run monthly through May.
Yotam Ottolenghi Comes To Boston This May
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2020
Emerson Colonial Theatre announces an evening of conversation with Yotam Ottolenghi. The chef, restauranteur and the best-selling food writer of a?oeJerusalema?? and a?oePlentya?? will speak at the Emerson Colonial Theatre on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 8 p.m. The evening will be moderated by Dan Souza of a?oeAmerica's Test Kitchen.a??
Russell Brand Will Bring RECOVERY LIVE to the Boch Center Shubert Theatre in May
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2020
The Boch Center and AEG Presents announced today that comedian, actor, and activist Russell Brand will bring Recovery Live to the Boch Center Shubert Theatre on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 7:30PM. Brand is the author of seven books, including The New York Times' Best Seller, Recovery: Freedom From Our Addictions, and Mentors: How to Help and Be Helped. His podcast, Under The Skin is available on Luminary. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, February 7 at 10:00AM.
2020 National Dance Presenters' Forum is Now Accepting Applications
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2020
Jacob's Pillow, in partnership with the Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) and the New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA), invites early career dance presenters to apply for an immersive professional development experience at Jacob's Pillow, August 5-8, 2020. The third annual Forum, reinstated in July 2018 in response to field-wide interest, is developed in collaboration with key partners from across the U.S. and designed to be a catalytic opportunity for early career dance presenters.
Photo Flash: Gloria Steinem at A.R.T.'s Opening Night of GLORIA: A LIFE
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2020
History. Her story. Our story. This new play about Gloria Steinem and the women she has partnered with in a decades-long fight for equality is brought to life by a dynamic ensemble of performers. Fifty years after Gloria began raising her voice and championing those of others, her vision is as urgent as ever. Gloria's belief in talking circles as a catalyst for change offers us all a path forward. The first act is Gloria's story; the second is our own.
Part 2: Can Boston Support Fringe Work?
by Andrew Child - February 03, 2020
'I think there's a lot of cowardice in Boston theatre,' Explains M Sloth Levine, a playwright and director who recently left Boston to make their art in New York City. 'I would like people to take ownership of their creative power and stop looking to other cities and other awards ceremonies for permission to produce certain plays.' Levine is far from the only artist who feels ready to challenge standards of theatre in ways that Boston just can't seem to get hip with. Their play The Interrobangers has already had a reading done by The Art Garage since their relocation, but when asked if they could see the piece garnering any attention in Boston, they reasoned, 'I don't think anyone would have put up the money that it needs to be produced.' The reason? In addition to the puppetry and special effects called for in the script, Levine feels that the queer perspectives in the work would not appeal to Boston's powers-that-be.
Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Will Perform Stravinsky And Berlioz
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2020
On Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 8:00pm, the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra performs a concert led by conductor Benjamin Zander at Boston Symphony Hall. The program features two storytelling works - Stravinsky's ballet Petrushka and Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique. Both tell fantastic stories with the most lavish orchestration.
WAM Theatre Announces 2020 Season
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2020
Producing Artistic Director Kristen van Ginhoven, Associate Artistic Director Talya Kingston, and the WAM team today announced a 2020 season that focuses on ensembles, community, and civic engagement.
Indian Ranch Adds Two Shows To 2020 Season - Foreigner and Justin Moore
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2020
Indian Ranch announced that Foreigner will perform as part of the Indian Ranch Summer Concert Series in Webster, MA on Saturday, September 19th at 7:00 PM. Tickets for Foreigner go on-sale this Friday, February 7 at 10:00 AM and the Insiders Club Presale will take place Thursday, February 6 at 10:00 AM.. Indian Ranch also announced that Justin Moore will perform as part of the Summer Concert Series on Saturday, August 8th at 1:00 PM. Tickets for Justin Moore are on sale now.
Sudbury Savoyards Presents HMS PINAFORE
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2020
An operetta for the whole family, H.M.S. Pinafore is one of Gilbert and Sullivan's most popular and most silly musical comedies! Featuring famous songs such as, a?oeI'm Called Little Buttercupa?? and a?oeI am the Captain of the Pinaforea??, this production, performed with full costumes, sets and live orchestra is sure to entertain.
BWW Review: KING JOHN at Praxis Stage
by Andrew Child - February 01, 2020
Why isn't this show an impersonation of cool even if it falls into some trappings of the dreaded 'regional theatre' scene? I think it's because Praxis Stage is, at its heart, genuinely concerned with the prospects of theatre that every other theatre in this city needs to purport to care about in order to get covered by the Boston Globe and nominated for Elliott Norton Awards. Every facet of the performance seems to be manufactured with an average audience member in mind, and the results are refreshingly un-pretentious. Just as with Coriolanus, I advise any theatre artist who works at one of Boston's theatres with cloudy-dishwater mission statements and haphazardly 'diverse' offerings to engage with Praxis Stage. Even when renting the BCA, their ticket prices are less than $20. For a show of this caliber, thought through down to the details, that's cool enough for me.
Franklin Performing Arts Company Has Announced Casting for LEGALLY BLONDE
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2020
The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) has announced the initial casting for their March production of Legally Blonde the Musical.
Photo Flash: GLORIA: A LIFE at American Repertory Theater
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2020
American Repertory Theater's production of Gloria: A Life began previews on Friday, January 24. It opens tonight, Thursday, January 30, and plays through Sunday, March 1 at the Loeb Drama Center (64 Brattle Street) in Cambridge, MA.
Huntington Theatre Company Partners With The Ellie Fund For A 'Pink Out' Performance Of The Second City's SHE THE PEOPLE
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2020
a??Huntington Theatre Companya??announces a first-ever a?oePink Outa?? performance of The Second City's She the People: Girlfriends' Guide to Sisters Doing it for Themselves in partnership with The Ellie Fund, a breast cancer support organization. The a?oePink Outa?? performance will take place on Sunday, February 23 at 6PM at the Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA (527 Tremont St. Boston). A portion of the proceeds of ticket sales will go to The Ellie Fund's Healing Together Patient and Family Care Program. All attendees of the a?oePink Outa?? performance are encouraged to wear pink to show support for breast cancer patients and survivors. Tickets can be purchased online, by phone or in person at ticketing services by providing the promo code PINKOUT.
Boston Baroque Performs Vivaldi's The Four Seasons This March
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2020
Boston Baroque returns to Vivaldi's masterworks, The Four Seasons and Gloria in D, along with Monteverdi's Beatus Vir this March, featuring Concertmaster Christina Day Martinson and conducted by Music Director Martin Pearlman. Two performances of this program will take place at NEC's Jordan Halla?"the first, on Friday, March 27 at 8pm, and the second on Sunday, March 29 at 3pm. Pre-concert speaker Laury Gutiérrez, founding director of La Donna Musicale, will give a talk before both performances at 7pm and 2pm.
Boston Symphony Orchestra Has Canceled Tour to East Asia Due to Concerns Over Coronavirus
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2020
The Boston Symphony Orchestra's four-city tour to East Asia (Seoul, Taipei, Shanghai, and Hong Kong) with Andris Nelsons, February 6-16, has been canceled due to increasing concerns over widely documented official news and government agency reports assessing the spread of the new coronavirus. These concerns, along with discussions with the Shanghai Oriental Art Center-whose leadership informed the BSO about the official cancellations of their upcoming performances-followed by consultations with the tour's presenters in Seoul, Taipei, and Hong Kong, combined to play an influential role in the cancellation of the BSO's East Asia tour.
Cirque du Soleil to Premiere New Show UNDER THE SAME SKY in Boston
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2020
Cirque du Soleil has announced that its new Big Top production, Cirque du Soleil UNDER THE SAME SKY, written and directed by renowned artist and stage designer Es Devlin, is coming to Boston for its U.S. Premiere. The show, presented by Air Canada, will premiere under the Big Top at Suffolk Downs starting August 29th, 2020. Tickets are now on sale.
Alastair Moock & Friends to Present BE A PAIN Benefit Concert
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2020
Alastair Moock will release new family album about leadership and activism, performing concert with friends in Somerville on March 22. 
Announcing Winter-Spring Authors in the American Inspiration Series in Boston's Back Bay
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2020
The American Inspiration author series, presented by American Ancestors and New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS), has announced its winter-spring lineup of authors. The series presents best-selling authors and their latest books exploring themes of personal identity, families and immigration, and social and cultural history.
The Company Theatre's STEEL MAGNOLIA'S Director Will Bring His Hometown Of Natchitoches To Norwell
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2020
The Company Theatre has announced its upcoming production of Steel Magnolias, which ties the bonds between a group of Southern belles as they support one another through life's trials and tribulations. The play served as the inspiration for the 1989 hit movie of the same name.
The HERITAGE LOUNGE is Bringing A Monthly Jazz Jam To Cape Cod
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2020
Zion Union Heritage Museum and Oversoul Theatre Collective proudly present The HERITAGE LOUNGE a monthly Jazz & Soul Jam featuring an open mic for spoken-word artists; starting February 15th at 3pm, and happening the 2nd Saturday of each month until June, at the Zion Union Heritage Museum, 276 North St Hyannis, MA. The event is free for all ages with donations accepted.
BWW Review: HUNDRED DAYS: Every Song Tells a Story
by Nancy Grossman - January 28, 2020
HUNDRED DAYS and the intimate Black Box at the Umbrella Stage Company in Concord are a perfect match, not unlike Abigail and Shaun Bengson, the couple whose true story of their romantic and musical journey is told in this original song cycle. Staged like a concert before a few cabaret-style tables and rows of stadium seating, with the band seated behind the vocalists and totally engaged, HUNDRED DAYS has elements of ONCE with everyone having a grand old time making music as the vehicle for their storytelling.
Mayflower Pilgrim and Wampanoag Heritage to Be Commemorated in Lecture-Concert Series
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2020
The landing of the Mayflower on the shores of Massachusetts in 1620 forever changed the history and cultures of four nations: America, England, the Netherlands, and the Wampanoag. Throughout the 2020 Mayflower 400 commemorative year, American Ancestors | New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) will host a Four Nation Concert Series to examine how the themes of the Mayflower storya?"exploration, innovation, religious freedom, self-governance, immigration, and Thanksgivinga?"have been expressed through the historical and more contemporary musical traditions of each nation. With performances offered quarterly in February, May, August, and November 2020, at the American Ancestors Research Center in Boston's Back Bay, this series combines musical performance with scholarly discussion and features a wide range of artists, instruments, customs, and topics.

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