Merrimack Repertory Theatre Summer Registration Now Open For Teens
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2019
Registration is now open for the MRT Young Company summer program, a professional theatre training program for high school students, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for three weeks, July 15 to August 2, in downtown Lowell. Nationally recognized creative producer, director, and performer Will Rogers will return to lead the program.
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2019
Registration is now open for the MRT Young Company summer program, a professional theatre training program for high school students, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for three weeks, July 15 to August 2, in downtown Lowell. Nationally recognized creative producer, director, and performer Will Rogers will return to lead the program.
Huntington Theatre Company Announces 2019 Breaking Ground Festival
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2019
The Huntington Theatre Company's 2019 Breaking Ground festival of new plays will be held April 12 - 14, 2019 at the Huntington's home for new work, the Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA. The festival is a vital part of the Huntington's new play development efforts and highlights the work of locally-based Huntington Playwriting Fellows and national writers in partnership with the Huntington. Over the last decade, Breaking Ground plays have gone on to appear at the Huntington as well as theatres in Boston, across the country, and internationally.
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2019
The Huntington Theatre Company's 2019 Breaking Ground festival of new plays will be held April 12 - 14, 2019 at the Huntington's home for new work, the Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA. The festival is a vital part of the Huntington's new play development efforts and highlights the work of locally-based Huntington Playwriting Fellows and national writers in partnership with the Huntington. Over the last decade, Breaking Ground plays have gone on to appear at the Huntington as well as theatres in Boston, across the country, and internationally.
Apollinaire Theatre Company Presents THE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUDENCIA HART
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2019
An evening of anarchic theatre, live music and strange goings-on…
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2019
An evening of anarchic theatre, live music and strange goings-on…
MEAN GIRLS, THE BAND'S VISIT, and More Head to Broadway In Boston
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2019
Broadway In Boston, Boston's mainstage for Broadway, has unveiled the upcoming 2019-2020 Lexus Broadway Season during its annual announcement event at the Citizens Bank Opera House.
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2019
Broadway In Boston, Boston's mainstage for Broadway, has unveiled the upcoming 2019-2020 Lexus Broadway Season during its annual announcement event at the Citizens Bank Opera House.
New Repertory Theatre Announces 2019-2020 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2019
New Repertory Theatre proudly announces 2019-2020: The 35th Anniversary Season, TRANSITION
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2019
New Repertory Theatre proudly announces 2019-2020: The 35th Anniversary Season, TRANSITION
GhostLit Repertory Theatre Company Announces 2019 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2019
GhostLit Repertory Theatre Company, under the leadership of Artistic Directors Caitlin Teeley and Harrison Lang, is proud to announce its spring and summer 2019 season, featuring the regional premieres of Nicky Silver's absurdist dark comedy, Pterodactyls, and the Tony Award-winning play Peter and the Starcatcher.
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2019
GhostLit Repertory Theatre Company, under the leadership of Artistic Directors Caitlin Teeley and Harrison Lang, is proud to announce its spring and summer 2019 season, featuring the regional premieres of Nicky Silver's absurdist dark comedy, Pterodactyls, and the Tony Award-winning play Peter and the Starcatcher.
Boston Lyric Opera Announces 2019 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2019
Proving the enduring vibrancy and relevancy of the art form (while celebrating a milestone for its leader), Boston Lyric Opera's 2019/20 Season of new productions spans three centuries of composers -- focusing on works that reflect the highs and lows of power and politics, bringing passionate opera installations to new neighborhoods, and introducing audiences to rising stars from diverse backgrounds. Among the season highlights, Russian-born soprano Elena Stikhina returns to BLO, where she made her 2017 American debut, to sing the lead role in NORMA. Stanford Calderwood General & Artistic Director Esther Nelson marks her 10th programming season, which the company will commemorate throughout the year.
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2019
Proving the enduring vibrancy and relevancy of the art form (while celebrating a milestone for its leader), Boston Lyric Opera's 2019/20 Season of new productions spans three centuries of composers -- focusing on works that reflect the highs and lows of power and politics, bringing passionate opera installations to new neighborhoods, and introducing audiences to rising stars from diverse backgrounds. Among the season highlights, Russian-born soprano Elena Stikhina returns to BLO, where she made her 2017 American debut, to sing the lead role in NORMA. Stanford Calderwood General & Artistic Director Esther Nelson marks her 10th programming season, which the company will commemorate throughout the year.
Norwell High School Student Wins 2019 Poetry Out Loud State Finals
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2019
Norwell High School sophomore Rose Hansen was named Massachusetts's 2019 Poetry Out Loud (POL) Champion Sunday at Boston's Old South Meeting House. She bested 24 other finalists to earn the top honor. Second place went to Grace Hwang, a senior from International School of Boston, and placing third was Phaedra Plank, a junior from Nantucket High School.
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2019
Norwell High School sophomore Rose Hansen was named Massachusetts's 2019 Poetry Out Loud (POL) Champion Sunday at Boston's Old South Meeting House. She bested 24 other finalists to earn the top honor. Second place went to Grace Hwang, a senior from International School of Boston, and placing third was Phaedra Plank, a junior from Nantucket High School.
Samin Nosrat, Author And Host Of SALT, FAT, ACID, HEAT Comes To The Colonial In May
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2019
Emerson Colonial Theatre announces a conversation with chef, food writer and star of the Netflix documentary series "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat," Samin Nosrat. The best-selling cookbook author will speak at the Emerson Colonial Theatre on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 8 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2019
Emerson Colonial Theatre announces a conversation with chef, food writer and star of the Netflix documentary series "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat," Samin Nosrat. The best-selling cookbook author will speak at the Emerson Colonial Theatre on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 8 p.m.
Scotty McCreery Comes to Indian Ranch This Summer
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2019
Indian Ranch announced Scotty McCreery will return to perform in Webster, MA on Sunday, July 28th for the 2019 Summer Concert Series. Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 15th at 10:00 AM; an Insider's Club Presale will take place Thursday, March 14th at 10:00 AM at www.indianranch.com.
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2019
Indian Ranch announced Scotty McCreery will return to perform in Webster, MA on Sunday, July 28th for the 2019 Summer Concert Series. Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 15th at 10:00 AM; an Insider's Club Presale will take place Thursday, March 14th at 10:00 AM at www.indianranch.com.
BWW Review: ROMEO AND JULIET: Capturing the Zeitgeist
by Nancy Grossman - March 09, 2019
The Huntington Theatre Company digs into the William Shakespeare canon and pulls out a plum written more than four centuries ago. After dusting it off and giving it a spin in the time machine, Artistic Director Peter DuBois has crafted a contemporary, muscular version of the romantic tragedy ROMEO AND JULIET, featuring a who's who of the Boston acting community and introducing a pair of engaging newcomers to the local stage as the ill-fated young lovers. Inspired by the zeitgeist of American tribalism, DuBois' updating affirms the timelessness of one of the Bard's most enduring works.
by Nancy Grossman - March 09, 2019
The Huntington Theatre Company digs into the William Shakespeare canon and pulls out a plum written more than four centuries ago. After dusting it off and giving it a spin in the time machine, Artistic Director Peter DuBois has crafted a contemporary, muscular version of the romantic tragedy ROMEO AND JULIET, featuring a who's who of the Boston acting community and introducing a pair of engaging newcomers to the local stage as the ill-fated young lovers. Inspired by the zeitgeist of American tribalism, DuBois' updating affirms the timelessness of one of the Bard's most enduring works.
Cellist Amit Peled Performs Haydn Cello Concerto No. 1 With Longwood Symphony Orchestra
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2019
On Today, March 9, 2019 at 8:00pm, Israeli-American cellist Amit Peled joins the Longwood Symphony Orchestra for a performance of Haydn's Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Hob. VIIb/1 in Jordan Hall, led by Music Director Ronald Feldman.
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2019
On Today, March 9, 2019 at 8:00pm, Israeli-American cellist Amit Peled joins the Longwood Symphony Orchestra for a performance of Haydn's Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Hob. VIIb/1 in Jordan Hall, led by Music Director Ronald Feldman.
Max Creek Celebrates 48th Anniversary At The Colonial
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2019
Berkshire Theatre Group is thrilled to present legendary jam band Max Creek, as part of their 48th anniversary celebration at The Colonial Theatre on April 5 at 8pm. Tickets are $25.
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2019
Berkshire Theatre Group is thrilled to present legendary jam band Max Creek, as part of their 48th anniversary celebration at The Colonial Theatre on April 5 at 8pm. Tickets are $25.
MRT And Pollard Library Host Screening of KING OF THE BEATS March 8
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2019
Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) and Pollard Memorial Library will present a free screening of the critically acclaimed documentary King of the Beats, followed by a panel discussion, at 7 p.m. today, March 8, at the Donahue Academic Arts Center at Middlesex Community College, 240 Central Street in downtown Lowell.
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2019
Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) and Pollard Memorial Library will present a free screening of the critically acclaimed documentary King of the Beats, followed by a panel discussion, at 7 p.m. today, March 8, at the Donahue Academic Arts Center at Middlesex Community College, 240 Central Street in downtown Lowell.
BWW Review: ONCE: Guy and Girl Extend Their Stay at SpeakEasy Stage
by Nancy Grossman - March 07, 2019
Once upon a time, a guy and a girl meet on the streets of Dublin, bond over their shared passion for music, enrich each other's lives, and find the way forward to the separate paths that their lives were meant to follow. With its current homegrown production of ONCE, SpeakEasy Stage Company demonstrates once again its penchant for capturing the essence of an award-winning musical and successfully molding it to fit the expectations of their audience and the parameters of the Roberts Studio Theatre at the Boston Center for the Arts. It was announced today that the run is extended for an additional week due to overwhelming demand.
by Nancy Grossman - March 07, 2019
Once upon a time, a guy and a girl meet on the streets of Dublin, bond over their shared passion for music, enrich each other's lives, and find the way forward to the separate paths that their lives were meant to follow. With its current homegrown production of ONCE, SpeakEasy Stage Company demonstrates once again its penchant for capturing the essence of an award-winning musical and successfully molding it to fit the expectations of their audience and the parameters of the Roberts Studio Theatre at the Boston Center for the Arts. It was announced today that the run is extended for an additional week due to overwhelming demand.
SpeakEasy Extends Its Production Of ONCE Through April 7
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2019
Due to overwhelming demand, SpeakEasy Stage Company has added seven more performances of its acclaimed production of the Tony Award-winning musical ONCE. The show will now play through Sunday, April 7, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2019
Due to overwhelming demand, SpeakEasy Stage Company has added seven more performances of its acclaimed production of the Tony Award-winning musical ONCE. The show will now play through Sunday, April 7, 2019.
BWW Review: THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY: A Great Escape
by Nancy Grossman - March 07, 2019
THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY can make you forget your troubles and get happy for a couple of hours. From start to finish, the six-member team of multi-talented performers takes turns completing stunning works of prestidigitation, illusion, and daring, mixed with charm, comedy, and extraordinary lighting and sound effects. THE ILLUSIONISTS has been on Broadway and traveling around the world for nearly a decade, so it is a finely-tuned machine that knows how to capture and hold an audience. The National Tour cast gracing the stage of the Emerson Colonial Theatre consists of Colin Cloud (The Deductionist), Raymond Crowe (The Unusualist), Paul Dabek (The Trickster), Jonathan Goodwin (The Daredevil), An Ha Lim (The Manipulator), and Sabine Van Diemen (The Sorceress), with a quartet of Magician's Assistants (Alison Karoly, Ashleigh McCready, Nick Raiano, Jesus Sepulveda Maldonado) whose athleticism and dance skills add some extra flair to the already hefty entertainment value.
by Nancy Grossman - March 07, 2019
THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY can make you forget your troubles and get happy for a couple of hours. From start to finish, the six-member team of multi-talented performers takes turns completing stunning works of prestidigitation, illusion, and daring, mixed with charm, comedy, and extraordinary lighting and sound effects. THE ILLUSIONISTS has been on Broadway and traveling around the world for nearly a decade, so it is a finely-tuned machine that knows how to capture and hold an audience. The National Tour cast gracing the stage of the Emerson Colonial Theatre consists of Colin Cloud (The Deductionist), Raymond Crowe (The Unusualist), Paul Dabek (The Trickster), Jonathan Goodwin (The Daredevil), An Ha Lim (The Manipulator), and Sabine Van Diemen (The Sorceress), with a quartet of Magician's Assistants (Alison Karoly, Ashleigh McCready, Nick Raiano, Jesus Sepulveda Maldonado) whose athleticism and dance skills add some extra flair to the already hefty entertainment value.
The Highlander Theatre Company Presents SILENT SKY
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2019
The Highlander Theatre Company, the resident theatre company of Somerville High School will present Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson on Thursday, March 21 at 7pm and Friday, March 22 at 7pm in the Centennial Auditorium at Somerville High School, 81 Highland Ave.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2019
The Highlander Theatre Company, the resident theatre company of Somerville High School will present Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson on Thursday, March 21 at 7pm and Friday, March 22 at 7pm in the Centennial Auditorium at Somerville High School, 81 Highland Ave.
ArtsEmerson Presents 3rd Annual THE WORLD ALIVE! Celebration
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2019
ArtsEmerson, Boston's leading presenter of contemporary world theatre, proudly announces its 3rd annual The World Alive! Celebration in support of its Annual Operating Fund. Special guest performances include African jazz, soul, and pop artist Somi and world renown circus performers The 7 Fingers from Montreal. The event will take place today, March 7, 2019 at 6:00pm at the Four Seasons Hotel located at 200 Boylston Street in Boston, additional event details can be found here.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2019
ArtsEmerson, Boston's leading presenter of contemporary world theatre, proudly announces its 3rd annual The World Alive! Celebration in support of its Annual Operating Fund. Special guest performances include African jazz, soul, and pop artist Somi and world renown circus performers The 7 Fingers from Montreal. The event will take place today, March 7, 2019 at 6:00pm at the Four Seasons Hotel located at 200 Boylston Street in Boston, additional event details can be found here.
Boston Ballet Presents Full On Forsythe
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2019
Boston Ballet's 2018-2019 spring season opens with Full on Forsythe, a program that showcases the many facets of acclaimed choreographer William Forsythe with three of his works including Playlist (EP), Forsythe's first world premiere created on an American company since 1992, the North American premiere of Blake Works I, and the return of Pas/Parts 2018. Full on Forsythe runs March 7-17 at the Boston Opera House.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2019
Boston Ballet's 2018-2019 spring season opens with Full on Forsythe, a program that showcases the many facets of acclaimed choreographer William Forsythe with three of his works including Playlist (EP), Forsythe's first world premiere created on an American company since 1992, the North American premiere of Blake Works I, and the return of Pas/Parts 2018. Full on Forsythe runs March 7-17 at the Boston Opera House.
Pilgrim Festival Chorus Launches 20th Anniversary Celebration
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2019
Pilgrim Festival Chorus (PFC), the South Shore's principal non-profit community chorus, launches its two-decade anniversary celebration this spring featuring a choral masterwork in two Mozart Requiem concerts on Saturday, April 27, 7:30 pm at St. Bonaventure Parish, 803 State Road, Rte. 3A, Plymouth, and on Sunday, April 28, 4 pm at Scituate Center for the Performing Arts, 606 Chief Cushing Highway, Rte. 3A, Scituate. The chorus is directed by founding Co-Artistic Directors William B. Richter, conductor and Elizabeth Chapman Reilly, accompanist. The concerts feature a 20-piece professional orchestra.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2019
Pilgrim Festival Chorus (PFC), the South Shore's principal non-profit community chorus, launches its two-decade anniversary celebration this spring featuring a choral masterwork in two Mozart Requiem concerts on Saturday, April 27, 7:30 pm at St. Bonaventure Parish, 803 State Road, Rte. 3A, Plymouth, and on Sunday, April 28, 4 pm at Scituate Center for the Performing Arts, 606 Chief Cushing Highway, Rte. 3A, Scituate. The chorus is directed by founding Co-Artistic Directors William B. Richter, conductor and Elizabeth Chapman Reilly, accompanist. The concerts feature a 20-piece professional orchestra.
25 Students To Compete This Sunday In The Massachusetts State Finals Of POETRY OUT LOUD
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2019
Twenty-five students from across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts advanced from this weekend's five regional semi-final contests of the 14th annual Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest to compete in the State Finals on Sunday, March 10 at the Old South Meeting House (310 Washington Street, Boston). The event begins at 9:30am and is free and open to the public. The Huntington Theatre Company's Education Department has facilitated the Massachusetts chapter of this national contest in partnership with the Mass Cultural Council since its inception 14 years ago.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2019
Twenty-five students from across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts advanced from this weekend's five regional semi-final contests of the 14th annual Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest to compete in the State Finals on Sunday, March 10 at the Old South Meeting House (310 Washington Street, Boston). The event begins at 9:30am and is free and open to the public. The Huntington Theatre Company's Education Department has facilitated the Massachusetts chapter of this national contest in partnership with the Mass Cultural Council since its inception 14 years ago.
Sara Porkalob Returns to A.R.T. with DRAGON CYCLE
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2019
American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) announceS that award-winning storyteller, playwright, and activist Sara Porkalob will return to OBERON (2 Arrow Street, Cambridge) this month
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2019
American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) announceS that award-winning storyteller, playwright, and activist Sara Porkalob will return to OBERON (2 Arrow Street, Cambridge) this month
Violinist In Mo Yang Joins Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra In Program Feat. Wagner, Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky, And Mahler
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2019
The Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, under the baton of conductor Benjamin Zander, returns to Symphony Hall on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. to perform a program inspired by the title Mahler gave to the last movement of his Third Symphony, 'What Love Tells Me.' 23 year old violinist In Mo Yang, first prize winner of the prestigious Paganini Competition, is the featured soloist in Prokofiev's Second Violin Concerto.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2019
The Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, under the baton of conductor Benjamin Zander, returns to Symphony Hall on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. to perform a program inspired by the title Mahler gave to the last movement of his Third Symphony, 'What Love Tells Me.' 23 year old violinist In Mo Yang, first prize winner of the prestigious Paganini Competition, is the featured soloist in Prokofiev's Second Violin Concerto.
Bryan Arias Is Awarded 2018-19 Jacob's Pillow Fellowship At Tilles Center For The Performing Arts At LIU Post
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2019
Bryan Arias, Artistic Director of ARIAS Company, receives the Jacob's Pillow Fellowship at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post. The fellowship includes a $15,000 grant, a residency at the Pillow Lab, and a residency at LIU Tilles Center. The newly established Fellowship represents a shared vision between the two organizations to broaden resources that allow artists to thrive and bring new work to stages in Massachusetts, New York, and beyond.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2019
Bryan Arias, Artistic Director of ARIAS Company, receives the Jacob's Pillow Fellowship at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post. The fellowship includes a $15,000 grant, a residency at the Pillow Lab, and a residency at LIU Tilles Center. The newly established Fellowship represents a shared vision between the two organizations to broaden resources that allow artists to thrive and bring new work to stages in Massachusetts, New York, and beyond.
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