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Berkshire Theatre Group Presents New Year's Eve with Max Creek at The Colonial Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2019
Berkshire Theatre Group is thrilled to present New Year's Eve with Max Creek at The Colonial Theatre on December 31 at 8:30pm. Tickets are $30, with general admission in the orchestra and reserved seating in the mezzanine.
Ring In The New Year At BLUE MAN GROUP Boston
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2019
Blue Man Group Boston will be celebrating the last day of 2019 with special performances and festive elements for all ages to ring in the new year, Blue Man-style.
Odyssey Opera Premieres Rosner's CHRONICLES OF NINE, 2/1
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2019
Leading the vanguard of Boston's classical music scene, the Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP) and Odyssey Opera present the world premiere of The Chronicle of Nine: The Tragedy of Lady Jane by the late American composer Arnold Rosner (1945-2013). A semi-staged, English-language production led by conductor Gil Rose,The Chronicle of Nine unites Odyssey Opera (one of the nation's most innovative opera companies), BMOP(the nation's premier orchestra dedicated exclusively to commissioning, performing, and recording new orchestral music), and internationally renowned singers including soprano Megan Pachecano playing the lead role of Lady Jane Grey. This marks the third of six productions of Odyssey Opera'sseason-long exploration of operatic works inspired by the great English dynasty of the 16th century:the Tudors.
Announcing 2020 Winter/Spring Season At The Colonial And The Garage!
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2019
Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO Kate Maguire are excited to announce the 2020 winter and spring season at The Colonial Theatre and The Garage. Tickets are now available for purchase by contacting the Colonial Ticket Office (111 South Street, Pittsfield) at 413-997-4444 or online at www.berkshiretheatregroup.org.
Boston Modern Orchestra Project and Odyssey Opera Present THE CHRONICLE OF NINE: THE TRAGEDY OF LADY JANE
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2019
Leading the vanguard of Boston's classical music scene, the Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP) and Odyssey Opera present the world premiere of The Chronicle of Nine: The Tragedy of Lady Janeby the late American composer Arnold Rosner (1945-2013). A semi-staged, English-language production led by conductor Gil Rose,The Chronicle of Nineunites Odyssey Opera (one of the nation's most innovative opera companies), BMOP(the nation's premier orchestra dedicated exclusively to commissioning, performing, and recording new orchestral music), andinternationally renowned singers including soprano Megan Pachecanoplaying the lead role of Lady Jane Grey. This marks the third of six productions of Odyssey Opera'sseason-long exploration of operatic works inspired by the great English dynasty of the 16th century:the Tudors.
Barrington Stage Company Presents a New Dance Musical, A CROSSING
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2019
Barrington Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd, will present a developmental presentation of a new dance musical, A CROSSING, on December 13 at Alvin Ailey Dance Studios.
BWW Review: TUCK EVERLASTING: If You Could Live Forever, Would You?
by Nancy Grossman - December 12, 2019
There's not a Christmas tree in sight, but there's plenty of uplifting, feel good spirit in the Umbrella Stage Company's TUCK EVERLASTING, the third production of their inaugural season in their gleaming new building in Concord. Under the direction of Elliot Norton Award-winner Nancy Curran Willis, the simplicity and magic of the story shine through the captivating performance of Madi Shaer as 11-year old Winnie Foster, a girl whose life is inexorably changed when she runs away and meets the Tuck family in the woods of Treegap, New Hampshire.
MRT Presents MAYTAG VIRGIN
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2019
Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) 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.
South Shore Conservatory's CHASE AWAY THE WINTER BLUES Gala Chase Celebrate's SSC's 50th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2019
South Shore Conservatory (SSC) celebrates the 15th year of its Chase Away the Winter Blues gala on Saturday, January 25, from 6 pm to 12 midnight, at the Boston Marriott Quincy. The festive evening of community kicks off SSC's year-long 50th anniversary.
VIDEO: First Listen to New Song 'Small' From THUMBELINA: A LITTLE MUSICAL at ART
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2019
Thumbelina: A Little Musical runs December 20 - 31, 2019 at the Loeb Drama Center. Get a first listen to the song 'Small'!
VIDEO: Watch Clips From SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS CAROL; Plus Dolly Parton Gives a Speech on Opening Night
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2019
DOLLY PARTON'S SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS CAROL recently opened at Emerson Colonial Theater. Check out clips from the production, as well as Dolly Parton's speech from opening night!
Review Roundup: Dolly Parton's SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS CAROL at Emerson Colonial Theatre - Read the Reviews!
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2019
DOLLY PARTON'S SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS CAROL is based on the novel 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens, adapted for the stage by David H. Bell, Paul T. Couch and Curt Wollan. It features a book by David H. Bell and music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. The production is directed by Curt Wollan with choreography by John Deitrich.
Handel And Haydn Society To Present Mozart + Haydn
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2019
The Handel and Haydn Society will showcase the brilliance of classical music with a spectacular performance of Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 4, K. 217 and Haydn's Symphony No. 100, Military and Lord Nelson Mass on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 3 p.m. at Boston's Symphony Hall.
Barrington Stage Company Announces 2019 Associate Artists
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2019
Barrington Stage Company (BSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd, announces the 2019 Associate Artists a?" actor Alan H. Green, composer Joe Iconis, costume designer Sara Jean Tosetti and actress Peggy Pharr Wilson.
Creators of SHEAR MADNESS at The Charles Playhouse, the Longest-Running Play in US History
by Andrew Child - December 10, 2019
Sitting down to chat with Shear Madness' creators Marilyn Abrams and Bruce Jordan provides exactly what one might expect from a conversation with two inherently funny people who, 40 years ago, produced a murder mystery/ improv comedy at a little theatre in Boston that currently holds the Guinness World Record for the longest-running play in United States history.
BWW Review: CHRISTMAS ON URANUS: Gold Dust Orphans Launch Laughs In Space
by Nancy Grossman - December 09, 2019
Space, the final frontier, has finally been explored by Ryan Landry and the Gold Dust Orphans, and their little dog, too. Following the trail blazed by her predecessor, the late, beloved Rhoda the dog, Dolly the Mustache Pup has a featured spot in CHRISTMAS ON URANUS as one of the flying dogs of Pluto. She joins a cast of fifteen humans, many of them veteran Orphans, as they blast off on their mission to rescue Santa Claus from alien kidnappers and save Christmas. It is up to the Robinson Family from a?oeLost In Spacea?? to track down Saint Nick and return him to Earth in time to make his rounds and bring happiness to children across the world.
Boston Gay Men's Chorus Presents A SUPER GAY CHRISTMAS
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2019
Boston Gay Men's Chorus is proud to present a?oeA Super Gay Christmas,a?? to kick off the holiday season! Performances are on Dec. 7 as part of Holly Folly in Provincetown, and on Dec. 15, 20, 21, and 22 at New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall in Boston.
Martha Reeves And The Vandellas At Greater Boston Stage Company
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2019
Greater Boston Stage Company celebrates New Year's Eve with the incomparable all-female group, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas. Come a?oeDancing in the Streeta?? for two performances only on December 31, 2019, at 7:00pm and 10:00pm.
STOMP Returns to Boston This March
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2019
STOMP, the international percussion sensation, returns to Boston's historic Emerson Colonial Theatre March 27 - 29, 2020 for four performances. From its beginnings as a street performance in the U.K., STOMP has grown into an international sensation over the past 20 years, having performed in more than 50 countries and in front of more than 24 million people.
HAIR: THE AMERICAN TRIBAL LOVE-ROCK MUSICAL is Coming to the Mosesian Center for the Arts
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2019
New Repertory Theatre will present Hair this winter. With MacDermot's groundbreaking music and the show's progressive themes, Hair revolutionized musical theatre as Broadway's first rock musical in 1968. The production runs January 25 through February 23, 2020 in the MainStage Theater at the Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA. Tickets start at $25 and may be purchased by calling the New Rep Box Office at 617-923-8487 or visiting newrep.org. Student, senior, and group discounts are available, as well as free tickets for WIC/EBT cardholders.
BroadwayWorld Boston Awards Update: CABARET - Break A Leg Theatre Work Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - December 09, 2019
There's just a few weeks left to make your voice heard and submit your votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards Update: FALL SPRINGS - Barrington Stage Company Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - December 09, 2019
There's just a few weeks left to make your voice heard and submit your votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
Marblehead School Of Ballet's Anita Novins Turns 100
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2019
The Marblehead School of Ballet announces Anita Novins of Salem, Massachusetts celebrated her 100th birthday on December 5. Novins worked for nearly 20 years at the Marblehead School of Ballet (MSB) as the dance studio's office manager and retired at age 97.
Announcing PASS OVER At SpeakEasy Stage
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2019
From January 3-25, 2020, SpeakEasy Stage Company will join with The Front Porch Arts Collective, Boston's only black-led theatre company, to co-produce the New England Premiere of the acclaimed drama PASS OVER by Antoinette Nwandu.  
BWW Review: DOLLY PARTON'S SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS CAROL: Bah, Humbug!
by Nancy Grossman - December 06, 2019
DOLLY PARTON'S SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS CAROL delivers on the simplicity of its message of faith, family, and love, especially during the holiday season, and is a reflection of the heritage and values of its namesake. On opening night, the acclaimed country singer-songwriter surprised and delighted the audience by making an appearance onstage before the show, but the main event couldn't compete with Dolly's star wattage.

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