New Repertory Theatre Presents HAIR - THE AMERICAN TRIBAL LOVE-ROCK MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2020
New Repertory Theatre presents Hair, with MacDermot's groundbreaking music and the show's progressive themes, Hair revolutionized musical theatre as Broadway's first rock musical in 1968.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2020
New Repertory Theatre presents Hair, with MacDermot's groundbreaking music and the show's progressive themes, Hair revolutionized musical theatre as Broadway's first rock musical in 1968.
2020 Season Announced For Provincetown Theater
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2020
From Mae West to Eugene O'Neill, the Provincetown Theater is proud to announce five very distinguished and distinctive American voices as the headlining playwrights of our 2020 season in Provincetown, MA -- the birthplace of American Theater. The five major productions on our calendar -- including a World Premiere, a New England premiere, two Cape Cod premieres, and the return of an American classic -- will be staged at our playhouse at 238 Bradford Street in Provincetown, MA 02657. a?oeEarly Birda?? Season Subscriptions go on sale January 7 at www.provincetowntheater.org.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2020
From Mae West to Eugene O'Neill, the Provincetown Theater is proud to announce five very distinguished and distinctive American voices as the headlining playwrights of our 2020 season in Provincetown, MA -- the birthplace of American Theater. The five major productions on our calendar -- including a World Premiere, a New England premiere, two Cape Cod premieres, and the return of an American classic -- will be staged at our playhouse at 238 Bradford Street in Provincetown, MA 02657. a?oeEarly Birda?? Season Subscriptions go on sale January 7 at www.provincetowntheater.org.
Barrington Stage Has Announced the Plays for the 2020 10X10 NEW PLAY FESTIVAL
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2020
Barrington Stage Company (BSC), the award-winning theatre in Downtown Pittsfield, MA, under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd, has announced the 10-minute plays for the Ninth Annual 10X10 New Play Festival, part of the 2020 10X10 Upstreet Arts Festival.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2020
Barrington Stage Company (BSC), the award-winning theatre in Downtown Pittsfield, MA, under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd, has announced the 10-minute plays for the Ninth Annual 10X10 New Play Festival, part of the 2020 10X10 Upstreet Arts Festival.
Wheelock Family Theatre Has Announced Their Production of LITTLE WOMEN, THE BROADWAY MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2020
Wheelock Family Theatre at Boston University (WFT@BU) announces their winter production, Little Women, the Broadway Musical. Book by Allan Knee (The Man Who Created 'Peter Pan'), Music by Jason Howland, Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein (Toy Story: The Musical) and based on the classic novel by Massachusetts author Louisa May Alcott. Little Women, the Broadway Musical brings to life the beloved tale of Jo March, the trailblazing young writer who tells her family's story. Recommended for ages 7+.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2020
Wheelock Family Theatre at Boston University (WFT@BU) announces their winter production, Little Women, the Broadway Musical. Book by Allan Knee (The Man Who Created 'Peter Pan'), Music by Jason Howland, Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein (Toy Story: The Musical) and based on the classic novel by Massachusetts author Louisa May Alcott. Little Women, the Broadway Musical brings to life the beloved tale of Jo March, the trailblazing young writer who tells her family's story. Recommended for ages 7+.
American Repertory Theater Continues Live @ OBERON With Arc Iris' iTMRW
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2020
American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University continues its curated live music series, Live @ OBERON, with Arc Iris on Saturday, January 25 at 8:30PM and Sunday, January 26 at 7:30PM. The Providence-based art pop trio will debut iTMRW, a theatrical performance of its new futuristic concept album featuring movement by HDC Dance Ensemble.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2020
American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University continues its curated live music series, Live @ OBERON, with Arc Iris on Saturday, January 25 at 8:30PM and Sunday, January 26 at 7:30PM. The Providence-based art pop trio will debut iTMRW, a theatrical performance of its new futuristic concept album featuring movement by HDC Dance Ensemble.
Boston Conservatory At Berklee Announces Patsy Collins Bandes As Chair Of Theater
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2020
Boston Conservatory at Berklee announces the appointment of Patsy Collins Bandes as chair of theater. Collins Bandes reports to Dean of Theater Scott Edmiston and is a key member of the divisional leadership team.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2020
Boston Conservatory at Berklee announces the appointment of Patsy Collins Bandes as chair of theater. Collins Bandes reports to Dean of Theater Scott Edmiston and is a key member of the divisional leadership team.
BWW Review: CRY IT OUT at Apollinaire Theatre Company
by Andrew Child - January 05, 2020
You know those cartoons where the little fish is eaten by a bigger fish and then, just when you think everything is going to be fine, that fish is eaten by an even bigger fish? That kind of sums up how Molly Smith Metzler's 2017 play, Cry It Out unfolds in its new production by Apollinaire Theatre Company. The piece begins like a playwright's exercise, juxtaposing two young mothers from a New York suburb with little in common within the mutual confines of where their baby monitors can still receive signals from their respective nurseries. Through almost-realistic exchanges, we meet Lina, a rowdy, working class woman who has just had a baby boy named Max and Jessie, an upper-middle class corporate lawyer who has just given birth to a baby girl named Allison.
by Andrew Child - January 05, 2020
You know those cartoons where the little fish is eaten by a bigger fish and then, just when you think everything is going to be fine, that fish is eaten by an even bigger fish? That kind of sums up how Molly Smith Metzler's 2017 play, Cry It Out unfolds in its new production by Apollinaire Theatre Company. The piece begins like a playwright's exercise, juxtaposing two young mothers from a New York suburb with little in common within the mutual confines of where their baby monitors can still receive signals from their respective nurseries. Through almost-realistic exchanges, we meet Lina, a rowdy, working class woman who has just had a baby boy named Max and Jessie, an upper-middle class corporate lawyer who has just given birth to a baby girl named Allison.
Keyboardist Kristian Bezuidenhout will Lead Beethoven's Third Piano Concerto at the New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2020
In his directorial debut with the Handel and Haydn Society, keyboardist Kristian Bezuidenhout will lead one of America's oldest performing arts institutions in Beethoven's Third Piano Concerto on Friday, February 14, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 16, 2020, at 3 p.m. at the New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall.
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2020
In his directorial debut with the Handel and Haydn Society, keyboardist Kristian Bezuidenhout will lead one of America's oldest performing arts institutions in Beethoven's Third Piano Concerto on Friday, February 14, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 16, 2020, at 3 p.m. at the New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall.
PEARL ETERNITY Will Play the Huntington Avenue Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2020
Pearl Eternity (PearlTheShow.com), a Broadway style dance-theatre spectacular, inspired by the life of Pearl S. Buck, the first woman to win both the Nobel and the Pulitzer Prizes, will play the Huntington Avenue Theatre (264 Huntington Avenue) on Saturday, January 11 at 8pm. The story, focusing on the substantial influence Pearl had on both Chinese and Western cultures, will be brought to life through choreography by Daniel Ezralow (Ezralow Dance Company, Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark, Cirque du Soleil's LOVE, MOMIX, Sochi Olympics Opening Ceremony, Academy Awards), a new score composed by Jun Miyake (collaborations with Robert Wilson, Pina Bausch, David Byrne and Oliver Stone), story by Zhang Bing, produced by Angela Tang, dazzling visuals, and a company of 20 dancers. The show premiered to great acclaim at Lincoln Center in New York City.
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2020
Pearl Eternity (PearlTheShow.com), a Broadway style dance-theatre spectacular, inspired by the life of Pearl S. Buck, the first woman to win both the Nobel and the Pulitzer Prizes, will play the Huntington Avenue Theatre (264 Huntington Avenue) on Saturday, January 11 at 8pm. The story, focusing on the substantial influence Pearl had on both Chinese and Western cultures, will be brought to life through choreography by Daniel Ezralow (Ezralow Dance Company, Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark, Cirque du Soleil's LOVE, MOMIX, Sochi Olympics Opening Ceremony, Academy Awards), a new score composed by Jun Miyake (collaborations with Robert Wilson, Pina Bausch, David Byrne and Oliver Stone), story by Zhang Bing, produced by Angela Tang, dazzling visuals, and a company of 20 dancers. The show premiered to great acclaim at Lincoln Center in New York City.
Katie Hannigan and Rebel Alliance with Rice Are Coming to The Garage in January
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2020
Berkshire Theatre Group will present Katie Hannigan on January 9 at 7:30pm at the Comedy Garage and Rebel Alliance with Rice: An American Band on January 18 at 8pm at the Music Garage. Tickets are $5 to Katie Hannigan, and $10 in advance and $15 day-of-show to Rebel Alliance with Rice: An American Band.
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2020
Berkshire Theatre Group will present Katie Hannigan on January 9 at 7:30pm at the Comedy Garage and Rebel Alliance with Rice: An American Band on January 18 at 8pm at the Music Garage. Tickets are $5 to Katie Hannigan, and $10 in advance and $15 day-of-show to Rebel Alliance with Rice: An American Band.
BWW Review: PUFFS at FTLO Theater Company
by Andrew Child - January 02, 2020
Arguably, for a certain age group, there are no greater cultural influences than Harry Potter and Spongebob Squarepants. (Cue laments from the homeschooled crowd that they were never permitted to engage with such low-brow, mind-numbing media. Those of us with less protective mothers are doing just fine, thank you very much!) In a turn of events that would not have been possible even just a decade ago, both franchises have grown and become largely iconic through means which are impossible to capitalize upon. While corporations have tried to sell merchandise based on popular Spongebob memes, by the time the figures or t-shirts are manufactured, the internet has already collectively moved on to the next Spongebob mania, be it a picture of the titular character in drag holding a purse or a moment of rage from Mr. Krabs. While the Harry Potter franchise is still turning out blockbusters, updating its theme park, and packing in crowds for its two-part Broadway sequel, there is an equally sprawling network of fans who engage exclusively with its less-than-mainstream spawns.
by Andrew Child - January 02, 2020
Arguably, for a certain age group, there are no greater cultural influences than Harry Potter and Spongebob Squarepants. (Cue laments from the homeschooled crowd that they were never permitted to engage with such low-brow, mind-numbing media. Those of us with less protective mothers are doing just fine, thank you very much!) In a turn of events that would not have been possible even just a decade ago, both franchises have grown and become largely iconic through means which are impossible to capitalize upon. While corporations have tried to sell merchandise based on popular Spongebob memes, by the time the figures or t-shirts are manufactured, the internet has already collectively moved on to the next Spongebob mania, be it a picture of the titular character in drag holding a purse or a moment of rage from Mr. Krabs. While the Harry Potter franchise is still turning out blockbusters, updating its theme park, and packing in crowds for its two-part Broadway sequel, there is an equally sprawling network of fans who engage exclusively with its less-than-mainstream spawns.
Artie Lange Comes To Worcester in March
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2020
After 30 years of making people laugh as a stand-up comic, actor, best-selling author and radio host, Artie Lange brings his comedy to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts on Saturday, March 14 at 8 pm. Tickets are now on sale to members and go on sale to the public on Friday, January 3 at 10 am.
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2020
After 30 years of making people laugh as a stand-up comic, actor, best-selling author and radio host, Artie Lange brings his comedy to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts on Saturday, March 14 at 8 pm. Tickets are now on sale to members and go on sale to the public on Friday, January 3 at 10 am.
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal With MAYTAG VIRGIN At Merrimack Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2019
Merrimack Repertory Theatre will present Audrey Cefaly's Maytag Virgin, a sweet, Southern romance about starting over again, from January 8 to February 2 at the Nancy L. Donahue Theatre at Liberty Hall, according to Executive Director Bonnie J. Butkas and Interim Artistic Director Terry Berliner. Eleanor Holdridge directs
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2019
Merrimack Repertory Theatre will present Audrey Cefaly's Maytag Virgin, a sweet, Southern romance about starting over again, from January 8 to February 2 at the Nancy L. Donahue Theatre at Liberty Hall, according to Executive Director Bonnie J. Butkas and Interim Artistic Director Terry Berliner. Eleanor Holdridge directs
OnStage Dance Company Presents its Season 18 Performance
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2019
Tickets are now available for OnStage Dance Company's season 18 performance! The performance will be held at the Boston University dance theater (915 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, entrance on Buick St) at 2 PM and 7 PM on Saturday, January 25, 2020. The show features a variety of dancers and dance styles, including jazz, contemporary, tap, hip hop, and more. There's something for everyone!
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2019
Tickets are now available for OnStage Dance Company's season 18 performance! The performance will be held at the Boston University dance theater (915 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, entrance on Buick St) at 2 PM and 7 PM on Saturday, January 25, 2020. The show features a variety of dancers and dance styles, including jazz, contemporary, tap, hip hop, and more. There's something for everyone!
BWW Review: THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) at Actors' Shakespeare Project
by Andrew Child - December 27, 2019
In a recent review for Actors' Shakespeare Project's King Lear, I tried to boil down what an audience can expect from any piece the group presents. (Thanks to their conveniently affordable student tickets, they are a theatre from whom I have perhaps seen more productions than any other company.) I previously wrote that three of their dominant tenets seem to be; a?oedeeply human connections on stage, a clear commitment to narrative, and a genuine sense of gratitude for coming to be present as their tale unfolds.a?? Upon seeing The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), all three statements remain consistently applicable. However, I unfortunately felt the pang of a fourth major tenet that routinely plagues ASP's work, namely, an outdated understanding of gender performance. Using the word a?oeoutdateda?? to refer to anything done by a theatre that regularly presents plays written nearly 500 years ago may seem imprudent, but I feel the word exactly addresses the issue.
by Andrew Child - December 27, 2019
In a recent review for Actors' Shakespeare Project's King Lear, I tried to boil down what an audience can expect from any piece the group presents. (Thanks to their conveniently affordable student tickets, they are a theatre from whom I have perhaps seen more productions than any other company.) I previously wrote that three of their dominant tenets seem to be; a?oedeeply human connections on stage, a clear commitment to narrative, and a genuine sense of gratitude for coming to be present as their tale unfolds.a?? Upon seeing The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), all three statements remain consistently applicable. However, I unfortunately felt the pang of a fourth major tenet that routinely plagues ASP's work, namely, an outdated understanding of gender performance. Using the word a?oeoutdateda?? to refer to anything done by a theatre that regularly presents plays written nearly 500 years ago may seem imprudent, but I feel the word exactly addresses the issue.
THE WICKHAMS: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY Breaks 41-Year Sales Record at Merrimack Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 26, 2019
The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley bestowed its own gift on Merrimack Repertory Theatre this week when it became the bestselling show in the company's 41-year history. The show closed on Sunday.
by BWW News Desk - December 26, 2019
The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley bestowed its own gift on Merrimack Repertory Theatre this week when it became the bestselling show in the company's 41-year history. The show closed on Sunday.
ZUMIX Presents Big Worlds
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 23, 2019
ZUMIX presents Big Worlds - a live concert series focused on exploring different music genres and the worlds of culture surrounding them. As part of ZUMIX's work as a non-profit servicing Boston youth with free and subsidized music and creative technology programming and opportunities, the organization's community arts initiative is intended to bridge the gap between ZUMIX youth and Greater Boston music and arts professionals.
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 23, 2019
ZUMIX presents Big Worlds - a live concert series focused on exploring different music genres and the worlds of culture surrounding them. As part of ZUMIX's work as a non-profit servicing Boston youth with free and subsidized music and creative technology programming and opportunities, the organization's community arts initiative is intended to bridge the gap between ZUMIX youth and Greater Boston music and arts professionals.
The Academy Of The Company Theatre Presents Rock-Opera THE WHO'S TOMMY
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2019
The Company Theatre has announced its upcoming production of the award-winning 'The Who's Tommy,' a rock musical based on the band's 1969 rock-opera album and performed by The Academy of the Company Theatre Conservatory.
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2019
The Company Theatre has announced its upcoming production of the award-winning 'The Who's Tommy,' a rock musical based on the band's 1969 rock-opera album and performed by The Academy of the Company Theatre Conservatory.
Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards
by BWW - December 23, 2019
There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
by BWW - December 23, 2019
There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards
by BWW Staff - December 23, 2019
There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
by BWW Staff - December 23, 2019
There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
New Rep Receives Grant from Foundation for MetroWest
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2019
The Foundation for MetroWest has awarded New Repertory Theatre a grant valuing $5,000 for New Rep's touring educational initiatives: Classic Repertory Company and Thurgood on Tour.
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2019
The Foundation for MetroWest has awarded New Repertory Theatre a grant valuing $5,000 for New Rep's touring educational initiatives: Classic Repertory Company and Thurgood on Tour.
ArtsEmerson Presents THE SHADOW WHOSE PREY THE HUNTER BECOMES
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2019
ArtsEmerson will welcome one of Australia's most recognized and respected contemporary theatre companies, Back to Back Theatre, in their first Boston visit with The Shadow Whose Prey the Hunter Becomes, the fifth show in the 10th Anniversary Season.
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2019
ArtsEmerson will welcome one of Australia's most recognized and respected contemporary theatre companies, Back to Back Theatre, in their first Boston visit with The Shadow Whose Prey the Hunter Becomes, the fifth show in the 10th Anniversary Season.
SpeakEasy and Front Porch Will Sponsor a Free Panel On Restorative Justice
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2019
In conjunction with the New England premiere of the acclaimed drama Pass Over, SpeakEasy Stage Company and the Front Porch Arts Collective, Boston's only professional black-led theater company, are sponsoring a panel discussion on a?oeRestorative Justice and Healing After Loss.a?? The event will take place on Tuesday, January 7, from 6-8PM, at Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley Street in Boston. Admission is free but advance registration is requested.
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2019
In conjunction with the New England premiere of the acclaimed drama Pass Over, SpeakEasy Stage Company and the Front Porch Arts Collective, Boston's only professional black-led theater company, are sponsoring a panel discussion on a?oeRestorative Justice and Healing After Loss.a?? The event will take place on Tuesday, January 7, from 6-8PM, at Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley Street in Boston. Admission is free but advance registration is requested.
MRT Announces New Artistic Director Courtney Sale
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2019
The Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) Board of Trustees and Executive Director Bonnie J. Butkas announced today that Courtney Sale, Artistic Director of Seattle Children's Theatre, will become the Nancy L. Donahue Artistic Director here in March. She will be the first woman to serve as artistic director and the first to fill the position since it was named in honor of Founding Chair Nancy L. Donahue.
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2019
The Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) Board of Trustees and Executive Director Bonnie J. Butkas announced today that Courtney Sale, Artistic Director of Seattle Children's Theatre, will become the Nancy L. Donahue Artistic Director here in March. She will be the first woman to serve as artistic director and the first to fill the position since it was named in honor of Founding Chair Nancy L. Donahue.
Photo Flash: It's A Blue Christmas In Boston With BLUE MAN GROUP
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2019
It was a Blue Christmas at the Four Seasons in Boston on Thursday when Blue Man Group stopped by the Teddy Bear Tea event.
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2019
It was a Blue Christmas at the Four Seasons in Boston on Thursday when Blue Man Group stopped by the Teddy Bear Tea event.
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