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Barrington Stage Co Presents GERTRUDE AND CLAUDIUS
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2019
Barrington Stage Company (BSC), the award-winning theatre in the Berkshires under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd, is proud to present Gertrude and Claudius, a new play by BSC Associate Artist Mark St. Germain (Dancing Lessons, Freud's Last Session), based on the novel by John Updike.
Uma Thurman to Perform World Premiere of Previn and Stoppard's PENELOPE
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2019
The Boston Symphony Orchestra will move forward with presenting the world premiere of Andre Previn and Tom Stoppard's Penelope at Tanglewood's Ozawa Hall on Wednesday, July 24 at 8 p.m. New to the performance lineup is Boston-born actress Uma Thurman, who will take on the newly created part of narrator, joining the previously announced performers-the Emerson String Quartet, pianist Simone Dinnerstein, and vocalist Renee Fleming, to whom the work is dedicated.
BWW Review: TWELFTH NIGHT at Shakespeare & Company Takes A Refreshingly Unique Approach To A Centuries Old Classic
by Marc Savitt - July 10, 2019
The entire cast proves themselves to be exemplary delivering long complicated dialogue that remains true to the old English, not with trite overdone accents but with polished voices and presentation that helps to make each unique, authentic, and engaging. Although the language can be challenging at times, the actors use of body language and near flawless diction helps greatly. Their musicality is both noteworthy and impressive.
Broadway Performer & Rockette To Teach Master Classes At Marblehead School Of Ballet
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2019
Broadway performer Karen Marie Pisani and Radio City Rockette Jessica Davison return to the Marblehead School of Ballet (MSB) to present two special master classes, Acting for Dancers and Jazz.  The public is invited to sign up for these master classes taught at the studio located at 115 Pleasant Street in Marblehead, Massachusetts, a historic, scenic coastal town on the North Shore region of Massachusetts in the United States.
Paul Taylor Dance Company Presents Program At Jacob's Pillow In Remembrance Of Founder
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2019
The Paul Taylor Dance Company marks its 18th Pillow appearance with The Celebration Tour, an exclusively Taylor-choreographed program to commemorate the passing of their founder, July 24-28 in the Ted Shawn Theatre. Having created 147 original works over the course of his celebrated career, Paul Taylor is remembered for dances that capture life's joys and tackle some of society's most complex issues. The New York Times has praised Mr. Taylor as 'one of the most singular and searching imaginations of our time,' and remembers him as one who 'brought a lyrical musicality, capacity for joy, and wide poetic imagination to modern dance over six decades.' The Celebration Tour's Pillow program includes, Aureole, Concertiana, and Promethean Fire, and features archival footage of the Taylor company performing at Jacob's Pillow. 
Caleb Teicher & Company Perform MORE FOREVER WITH CONRAD TAO At Jacob's Pillow
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2019
Jacob's Pillow presents Caleb Teicher & Company (CT&Co) in their Doris Duke Theatre debut with contemporary composer and pianist Conrad Tao, July 24-28. CT&Co and Tao collaborate in More Forever, a highly anticipated new work that explores tap, vernacular jazz, and Lindy Hop on a stage filled with a thin layer of sand, developed in part at the Pillow Lab. Acclaimed as "one of the brightest lights in tap today" (The New Yorker) and most recently nominated for the 2019 Bessie Award for Breakout Choreographer, Teicher is an alumnus of both the Tap and Musical Theatre Programs (2010) at The School at Jacob's Pillow. More Forever was hailed as part of "Best Dance of 2018" by Alastair Macaulay of The New York Times, and considered a new peak for Teicher and his company.
BWW Review: The Seth Rudetsky Series: Jessie Mueller Stars as Herself
by Nancy Grossman - July 09, 2019
On Monday night, the Emerson Colonial Theatre presented THE SETH RUDESTSKY SERIES STARRING JESSIE MUELLER, the first of three concerts with Cheyenne Jackson (October 4) and Kelli O'Hara (January 9) to follow. The host of Sirius SM's On Broadway channel, Rudetsky is a pianist, a music director, and possesses a vast knowledge of musical theater. In this series, a combination of conversation and musical performances, Rudetsky moves seamlessly between his dual roles as onstage accompanist and interviewer, starting out on the piano bench and ambling over to a quasi-living room ('we have a carpet') with a pair of comfy armchairs. Singing a broad range of selections, both Broadway and pop, Mueller proves herself to be a vocal chameleon, and presents as warm, genuine, and occasionally self-deprecating during the interview portions of the show.
Photo Flash: North Shore Music Theatre Presents Disney's FREAKY FRIDAY
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2019
Disney's FREAKY FRIDAY is now playing at North Shore Music Theatre thru July 21 2019. For tickets and information call (978) 232-7200, visit nsmt.org, or visit the box office at 62 Dunham Rd., Beverly, MA.
Apollinaire Theatre Company Awarded Grant To Create New Resident Artist Program
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2019
Apollinaire Theatre Company announced today it has received a $45,000 grant from the Boston Foundation to launch a Resident Artist Program at the Chelsea Theatre Works, through the Foundation's Open Door Grants program.
Nantucket's White Heron Theatre Launches THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2019
This very British comedy, based on the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Sherlock Holmes series, features impeccable comic timing. Set on craggy landscape of Dartmoor in Devon in England's West Country, 'The Hound of The Baskervilles' tells the story of an attempted murder inspired by the legend of a fearsome, diabolical hound of supernatural origin. Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. Watson investigate the case.
Second Annual THE TOWN AND THE CITY FESTIVAL Announces Preliminary Artist Lineup
by Sarah Hookey - July 09, 2019
Celebrating the adventurous spirit of Lowell native author Jack Kerouac, the line-up for the Second Annual The Town and The City Festival, will bring together more than 50 locally-based and national touring acts for performances throughout multiple venues in downtown Lowell, MA.
Sara Esty, Jeffrey Schecter And More to Lead Cape Playhouse's A CHORUS LINE
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2019
The Cape Playhouse at the Cape Cod Center for the Arts announces complete casting for their upcoming production of the Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning musical A Chorus Line.
BABY SHARK LIVE! Comes To Boston
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2019
Baby Shark Live!, the brand new, fully immersive concert experience from Pinkfong and Round Room Live, heads to Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre for two performances on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 1pm and 5pm.
BWW Review: ROCK AND ROLL MAN: THE ALAN FREED STORY at Berkshire Theatre Group Puts A Spell On The Berkshires.
by Marc Savitt - July 09, 2019
There is a lot to like packed into this production directed by Randal Myler. The action is well paced and well-staged. The use of turntables, tiering, and scrims are particularly effective elements of the scenic design by Tim Mackabee. The choreography by Brian Reeder, and costumes designed by Leon Dobkowski present a feast for the eyes. The entire 19-members of the cast deliver in acting, singing, and dancing. It would be an oversight not to call out the performance of Richard Crandle. His portrayal of Little Richard is brassy, sassy, and all kinds of Woooooooo. The audience is noticeably energized when Crandle is on stage and few wish he would 'shet-up' as if that were even remotely possible.
New York Native Cyzon Griffin Wins Blue Man Group Boston Drum-Off
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2019
Cyzon Griffin, 23, from the Bronx, NY was crowned the winner today of the 6th annual Blue Man Group Boston Drum-Off during the Summer Block Party at The Lawn on D. Cyzon rocked the crowd during his 3-minute solo and once he was named the winner, performed 'Drum Finale Throwdown' with Blue Man Group.
Alight Theater Guild To Explore Gender Identity And Family In Premiere Of THE ELM TREE
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2019
THE ELM TREE was written by Dori A. Robinson with Betsy S. Goldman and Joshua Platt and follows twins Thrace and Mabry. When Mabry dies suddenly, Thrace plunges into the Underworld in an effort to reunite his family.
Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival Presents Emerson String Quartet
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2019
Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival (CCCMF) celebrating its 40th anniversary season as Cape Cod's premiere presenter of summer chamber music, presents Festival favorite and nine-time Grammy Award winning Emerson String Quartet in The Emerson and Barber's Adagio on Wednesday, August 7, 7:30 pm at First Congregational Church, 200 Main Street, Wellfleet.
New Repertory Theatre To Present Open Captioned Performances
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2019
New Repertory Theatre, the professional theatre company in residence at the Mosesian Center for the Arts, is proud to announce one Open Captioned performance at each of their six productions in the 2019-2020 season. Support for Open Captioning is provided in part by Theatre Development Fund (TDF). This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.
THE 39 STEPS Comes to Gloucester Stage
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2019
Gloucester Stage Company continues its 40th Anniversary Season of professional theater with Patrick Barlow's witty mystery play The 39 Steps from July 5 through July 28 at Gloucester Stage Company, 267 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA. This award winning comic thriller adapted for the stage by Patrick Barlow, from the 1915 novel by John Buchan and from the 1935 movie by Alfred Hitchcock, premiered on Broadway in 2008. The 39 Steps has played in over forty countries world-wide, winning Olivier (United Kingdom); Helpmann (Austraila); Moliere (France) and Tony Awards. The play garnered the 2007 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy; the 2008 Tony Awards for Best Lighting Design and Best Sound Design; the 2008 Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience; the 2009 Helpmann Award for Best Regional Touring Production; and the 2009 Moliere Award for Best Comedy.
THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH Comes to The Fitzpatrick Main Stage
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2019
Three-time Pulitzer Prize-Winner Thornton Wilder's The Skin of Our Teeth begins performances on Thursday, July 11 at The Fitzpatrick Main Stage (83 East Main Street) in Stockbridge, MA, and runs through August 3.
Cape Rep Theatre Presents THE FULL MONTY
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2019
Summer kicks into high gear at Cape Rep Theatre with the THE FULL MONTY, by Terrence McNally, Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek, July 31 through September 1, Tuesdays through Thursdays at 7 pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, and Sundays at 2 pm. Tickets are $40. Pay-What-You-Can-Night is the first Friday, August 2nd. Group rates & Student Rush tickets also available, call the box office for details. Special performance to benefit the Veterans Company, August 28, tickets $75. This show is not recommended for children. Cape Rep Indoor Theater. North Side Route 6A E. Brewster. 508.896.1888 or www.caperep.org.
BWW Review: A HUMAN BEING, OF A SORT at Williamstown Theatre Festival Examines the Complex Notion of Freedom
by Marc Savitt - July 05, 2019
A HUMAN BEING, OF A SORT represents an examination of what may lie beneath the surface. It suggests we look more closely at a reality complicated by context. It presents many of the paradoxes seemingly present in human interaction. It is a period piece but also quite timely and relevant. We find ourselves questioning the constructs of control, freedom, power, faith, and the notion of perception versus reality. Is it possible to know what lies in the hearts and minds of men or any other creature? Can we ever truly know, why the caged bird sings?
Photo Flash: First Look at Barrington Stage Company's INTO THE WOODS
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2019
Barrington Stage Company (BSC), the award-winning theatre in the Berkshires (Pittsfield, MA) under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd, presents Into the Woods with performances June 19 through July 13 on the Boyd-Quinson Mainstage.
Reagle Music Theatre Presents THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by BWW News Desk - July 04, 2019
Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston's 51st Summer Season continues with The Sound of Music from July 11-21, 2019. This beloved family musical features Elliot Norton and IRNE Award winner Aimee Doherty as 'Maria' - a free spirit who is struggling in her commitment to become a nun; when she is sent to look after the seven children of a widowed Navy captain by the Mother Abbess, she brings joy and music into the family's home and changes all she comes in contact with. IRNE nominee Mark Linehan is featured as Captain Von Trapp. Directed and Choreographed by Daniel Forest Sullivan, Music Director Dan Rodriguez, Produced by Robert J. Eagle.

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