BWW Review: World Premiere of Lauren Gunderson's THE HEATH at Merrimack Rep
by Nancy Grossman - February 27, 2019
Patrons of the Merrimack Repertory Theatre are quite familiar with playwright Lauren Gunderson, named the most produced playwright in America by American Theatre Magazine in 2017, most recently for the much-lauded MRT December production of MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY which she co-authored with Margot Melcon. MRT now presents the world premiere of Gunderson's THE HEATH, a heartwarming tribute to the memory of her late grandfather. Miranda Barnett and George Judy inhabit their real-life counterparts with care and humanity.
by Nancy Grossman - February 27, 2019
Patrons of the Merrimack Repertory Theatre are quite familiar with playwright Lauren Gunderson, named the most produced playwright in America by American Theatre Magazine in 2017, most recently for the much-lauded MRT December production of MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY which she co-authored with Margot Melcon. MRT now presents the world premiere of Gunderson's THE HEATH, a heartwarming tribute to the memory of her late grandfather. Miranda Barnett and George Judy inhabit their real-life counterparts with care and humanity.
WBUR Employees Vote To Recognize SAG-AFTRA As Their Union
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2019
Today, staff at WBUR in Boston voted overwhelmingly to recognize SAG-AFTRA as their union with 96 percent voting in favor. The election was conducted today by the National Labor Relations Board. The victory allows them to move forward to negotiate a first contract. The new bargaining unit will cover the public media professionals who create content for all areas of the station, including those working in the news department, on the digital team, on Here and Now, Radio Boston, On Point, Only a Game, on podcasts and in the production departments.
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2019
Today, staff at WBUR in Boston voted overwhelmingly to recognize SAG-AFTRA as their union with 96 percent voting in favor. The election was conducted today by the National Labor Relations Board. The victory allows them to move forward to negotiate a first contract. The new bargaining unit will cover the public media professionals who create content for all areas of the station, including those working in the news department, on the digital team, on Here and Now, Radio Boston, On Point, Only a Game, on podcasts and in the production departments.
WAM Theatre Receives 10th Anniversary Sponsorship From Greylock Federal Credit Union
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2019
WAM Theatre is delighted to announce they have recently received a substantial $8,000 sponsorship gift from Greylock Federal Credit Union in support of their 10th anniversary season in 2019.
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2019
WAM Theatre is delighted to announce they have recently received a substantial $8,000 sponsorship gift from Greylock Federal Credit Union in support of their 10th anniversary season in 2019.
Popular Funk Band, Jen Durkin & The Business, Comes To The Garage
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2019
Berkshire Theatre Group welcomes Jen Durkin & The Business at The Garage (located in The Colonial Theatre lobby) on Friday, March 22 at 8pm. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2019
Berkshire Theatre Group welcomes Jen Durkin & The Business at The Garage (located in The Colonial Theatre lobby) on Friday, March 22 at 8pm. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
Wagner College Theatre Presents The Dance Project 2019: Rekindling Discovery
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2019
The award winning Wagner College Theatre presents The Dance Project 2019: Rekindling Discovery from February 28 through March 3 at the Stage One Studio Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2019
The award winning Wagner College Theatre presents The Dance Project 2019: Rekindling Discovery from February 28 through March 3 at the Stage One Studio Theatre.
Photo Flash: First Look At ENDLINGS At Loeb Drama Center
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2019
Endlings by Celine Song begins previews tonight, Tuesday, February 26 at the Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA. It opens Friday, March 1, and plays through March 17. Tickets on sale now: online at americanrepertorytheater.org, by phone at 617.547.8300, and in person at the Loeb Drama Center Ticket Services Offices (64 Brattle Street, Cambridge).
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2019
Endlings by Celine Song begins previews tonight, Tuesday, February 26 at the Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA. It opens Friday, March 1, and plays through March 17. Tickets on sale now: online at americanrepertorytheater.org, by phone at 617.547.8300, and in person at the Loeb Drama Center Ticket Services Offices (64 Brattle Street, Cambridge).
BroadwayWorld Seeks Contributors in Boston
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2019
BroadwayWorld.com is looking for new contributors to help us grow our local coverage of theatre and support local talent and venues with our international platform! Find out more about joining the team!
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2019
BroadwayWorld.com is looking for new contributors to help us grow our local coverage of theatre and support local talent and venues with our international platform! Find out more about joining the team!
Also Known As Theatre Presents EXTREMITIES
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2019
Boston-based indie theatre company Also Known As Theatre is proud to announce its third production, Extremities by William Mastrosimone, which will run March 28-April 13, 2019 in Margaret Jewett Hall at First Church Harvard Square, 11 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA.
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2019
Boston-based indie theatre company Also Known As Theatre is proud to announce its third production, Extremities by William Mastrosimone, which will run March 28-April 13, 2019 in Margaret Jewett Hall at First Church Harvard Square, 11 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA.
Moon Over Dark Street Cabaret Comes to MIT
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2019
Pilgrim Theatre and MIT Theater Arts Program collaborate to bring the company's acclaimed cabaret Moon Over Dark Street to Cambridge, at the Institute's elegant new performance space, Theater W97 located at 345 Vassar Street for three performances only March 8-10, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2019
Pilgrim Theatre and MIT Theater Arts Program collaborate to bring the company's acclaimed cabaret Moon Over Dark Street to Cambridge, at the Institute's elegant new performance space, Theater W97 located at 345 Vassar Street for three performances only March 8-10, 2019.
Boston Ballet Announces 2019-2020 Season
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2019
Boston Ballet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen announces programming for the 2019 2020 season at the Boston Opera House. The season opens with Giselle, a haunting tale of love, betrayal, and forgiveness. Nissinen's The Nutcracker returns to delight audiences with its beloved characters and brilliant dancing. The spring season includes a cutting-edge world premiere by Stephen Galloway and works by world-renowned choreographers George Balanchine, Jorma Elo, William Forsythe, Ji Kyli n, Helen Pickett, and Jerome Robbins. Mikko Nissinen's Swan Lake returns to captivate audiences with a tale of romance and enchantment. The Company's 56th season runs September 19, 2019 through May 31, 2020.
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2019
Boston Ballet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen announces programming for the 2019 2020 season at the Boston Opera House. The season opens with Giselle, a haunting tale of love, betrayal, and forgiveness. Nissinen's The Nutcracker returns to delight audiences with its beloved characters and brilliant dancing. The spring season includes a cutting-edge world premiere by Stephen Galloway and works by world-renowned choreographers George Balanchine, Jorma Elo, William Forsythe, Ji Kyli n, Helen Pickett, and Jerome Robbins. Mikko Nissinen's Swan Lake returns to captivate audiences with a tale of romance and enchantment. The Company's 56th season runs September 19, 2019 through May 31, 2020.
MRT And Pollard Library Host Screening of KING OF THE BEATS March 8
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 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. on Friday, March 8, at the Donahue Academic Arts Center at Middlesex Community College, 240 Central Street in downtown Lowell.
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 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. on Friday, March 8, at the Donahue Academic Arts Center at Middlesex Community College, 240 Central Street in downtown Lowell.
Prince Tribute, Purple Reign, Comes To Worcester
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2019
On the heels of a 20-year residency in Las Vegas, Purple Reign: The Prince Tribute Show! comes to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts for one night only on Saturday, May 18 at 8 pm. Tickets are on sale now to members and go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 1 at 10 am.
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2019
On the heels of a 20-year residency in Las Vegas, Purple Reign: The Prince Tribute Show! comes to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts for one night only on Saturday, May 18 at 8 pm. Tickets are on sale now to members and go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 1 at 10 am.
Serge Clivo Returns To The Regent Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2019
Back by popular demand, singer, recording artist and award-nominated actor, Serge Clivio, returns to The Regent Theatre today, February 23rd at 7:30pm with a brand new one-night-only concert.
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2019
Back by popular demand, singer, recording artist and award-nominated actor, Serge Clivio, returns to The Regent Theatre today, February 23rd at 7:30pm with a brand new one-night-only concert.
South Asian Showdown 2019 Comes to John Hancock Hall
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2019
If you like South Asian Dance and want to see some of the most competitive dance teams in North America, don't miss South Asian Showdown! This competition is the first of its kind in New England with Bollywood vs South Asian Fusion teams! These different dance forms makeup some of the most popular dance forms in India and if you want to see which dance style wins, come check out the competition today, February 23rd, 2019 at the John Hancock Hall in Boston!
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2019
If you like South Asian Dance and want to see some of the most competitive dance teams in North America, don't miss South Asian Showdown! This competition is the first of its kind in New England with Bollywood vs South Asian Fusion teams! These different dance forms makeup some of the most popular dance forms in India and if you want to see which dance style wins, come check out the competition today, February 23rd, 2019 at the John Hancock Hall in Boston!
BWW Review: SPAMILTON: AN AMERICAN PARODY National Tour Extends at Huntington Theatre
by Nancy Grossman - February 22, 2019
Needham native Gerard Alessandrini has been practicing the craft of parody professionally for nearly four decades, ever since FORBIDDEN BROADWAY debuted in New York in 1982. Numerous iterations later, he has pointed his pen at perhaps the biggest target on Broadway, the award-winning juggernaut, Hamilton, and its creative genius, Lin-Manuel Miranda. Following its 2016 premiere and successful run at the Triad Theater in New York, Huntington Theatre Company presents the extended Boston engagement of the national tour of SPAMILTON: AN AMERICAN PARODY on its Wimberly Stage in the Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts.
by Nancy Grossman - February 22, 2019
Needham native Gerard Alessandrini has been practicing the craft of parody professionally for nearly four decades, ever since FORBIDDEN BROADWAY debuted in New York in 1982. Numerous iterations later, he has pointed his pen at perhaps the biggest target on Broadway, the award-winning juggernaut, Hamilton, and its creative genius, Lin-Manuel Miranda. Following its 2016 premiere and successful run at the Triad Theater in New York, Huntington Theatre Company presents the extended Boston engagement of the national tour of SPAMILTON: AN AMERICAN PARODY on its Wimberly Stage in the Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts.
Moonbox Announces New Initiative For Deaf & Disabled Artists, Technicians & Managers
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2019
Moonbox is thrilled to announce, "Turning the Tide", a new company initiative aimed at significantly improving opportunities for theatrical artists, technicians and managers living with Deafness and Disabilities in Boston. "Turning the Tide" kicks off on March 1st and 2nd with two evenings of new works created and performed by several local Deaf and Disabled artists with audience talkbacks to follow each show. The performances, directed by Elbert Joseph and Betsy Goldman, will be at 7pm at the BCA Black Box Theater.
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2019
Moonbox is thrilled to announce, "Turning the Tide", a new company initiative aimed at significantly improving opportunities for theatrical artists, technicians and managers living with Deafness and Disabilities in Boston. "Turning the Tide" kicks off on March 1st and 2nd with two evenings of new works created and performed by several local Deaf and Disabled artists with audience talkbacks to follow each show. The performances, directed by Elbert Joseph and Betsy Goldman, will be at 7pm at the BCA Black Box Theater.
Rev Tor & Friends Celebrate Santana At The Colonial Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2019
Berkshire Theatre Group is thrilled to present Rev Tor & Friends Celebrate Santana at The Colonial Theatre on Friday, May 10 at 8pm. Tickets are $25.
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2019
Berkshire Theatre Group is thrilled to present Rev Tor & Friends Celebrate Santana at The Colonial Theatre on Friday, May 10 at 8pm. Tickets are $25.
ANIMANIACS IN CONCERT! Starring Voice Legend Rob Paulsen Heads To The City Winery In Boston
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2019
Legendary voice actor Rob Paulsen, who has delighted generations of animation fanatics with his signature roles in "Pinky and the Brain," "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," and other film and television projects, will be joined by "Animaniacs" composer Randy Rogel in "Animaniacs in Concert!" at The City Winery in Boston on Friday, March 29th at 8:00 PM and is open to all ages.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2019
Legendary voice actor Rob Paulsen, who has delighted generations of animation fanatics with his signature roles in "Pinky and the Brain," "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," and other film and television projects, will be joined by "Animaniacs" composer Randy Rogel in "Animaniacs in Concert!" at The City Winery in Boston on Friday, March 29th at 8:00 PM and is open to all ages.
CAEG Presents Boston Debut of PRINCESS ZHAOJUN: The True Story Of How One Woman Brought Together A Nation
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2019
China Arts and Entertainment Group (CAEG) will present the Boston Debut of the China National Opera & Dance Drama Theater in a new production of the dance drama Princess Zhaojun, the true story of how one woman brought together a nation. The performances will take place on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 8:00pm and Sunday, March 17, 2019 at 2:00pm at the Boch Center Shubert Theatre, 265 Tremont Street, Boston, MA.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2019
China Arts and Entertainment Group (CAEG) will present the Boston Debut of the China National Opera & Dance Drama Theater in a new production of the dance drama Princess Zhaojun, the true story of how one woman brought together a nation. The performances will take place on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 8:00pm and Sunday, March 17, 2019 at 2:00pm at the Boch Center Shubert Theatre, 265 Tremont Street, Boston, MA.
Berkshire Theatre Group Seeks Performers for SHREK THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2019
Berkshire Theatre Group seeks child and adult actors, musicians, backstage crew, technical support, usher staff and parent volunteers to participate in its upcoming non-equity production, Shrek The Musical. This production will be directed by Travis Daly, with music direction by Mark Gionfriddo and choreography by Avital Asuleen and will run August 1-August 17 at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2019
Berkshire Theatre Group seeks child and adult actors, musicians, backstage crew, technical support, usher staff and parent volunteers to participate in its upcoming non-equity production, Shrek The Musical. This production will be directed by Travis Daly, with music direction by Mark Gionfriddo and choreography by Avital Asuleen and will run August 1-August 17 at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA.
Caitlin Cassidy and Nadine Malouf Collaborate on New Play in NYC
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2019
Two alumnae of the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) are working together once again in New York City on the world premiere of LubDub Theatre Company's A Play for the Living in a Time of Extinction. The new play by Miranda Rose Hall (currently in-development) is a new solo theatre and music performance starring Malouf that grapples with being a human in a time of mass extinction. This project is being developed through an ongoing two-year residency with the Orchard Project's NYC Greenhouse. Both Malouf and Cassidy trained at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts in acting, singing, and dancing, toured with Electric Youth, and performed with the Franklin Performing Arts Company.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2019
Two alumnae of the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) are working together once again in New York City on the world premiere of LubDub Theatre Company's A Play for the Living in a Time of Extinction. The new play by Miranda Rose Hall (currently in-development) is a new solo theatre and music performance starring Malouf that grapples with being a human in a time of mass extinction. This project is being developed through an ongoing two-year residency with the Orchard Project's NYC Greenhouse. Both Malouf and Cassidy trained at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts in acting, singing, and dancing, toured with Electric Youth, and performed with the Franklin Performing Arts Company.
CSC Stage 2 For Young Audiences Receives Grant From Youth in Philanthropy at Foundation for MetroWest
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2019
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's CSC 2 Series for Young Audiences is pleased to announce that it received a grant from the Youth in Philanthropy at Foundation for MetroWest to support its Stage2 production of Romeo & Juliet. CSC2 presents an annual production of Shakespeare's plays for students from over 20 local schools, as well as a Community Performance, taking place this spring from May 23-31 at the Carling-Sorenson Theater at Babson College, 231 Forest Street, Wellesley, MA.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2019
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's CSC 2 Series for Young Audiences is pleased to announce that it received a grant from the Youth in Philanthropy at Foundation for MetroWest to support its Stage2 production of Romeo & Juliet. CSC2 presents an annual production of Shakespeare's plays for students from over 20 local schools, as well as a Community Performance, taking place this spring from May 23-31 at the Carling-Sorenson Theater at Babson College, 231 Forest Street, Wellesley, MA.
Shakespeare & Company's Northeast Regional Tour Hits The Road
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2019
Shakespeare & Company's Northeast Regional Tour of Shakespeare is now on the road, performing for schools and community centers throughout the Northeast. This year, the Company's Tour brings two Shakespeare productions, Hamlet and The Taming of the Shrew, to over 20,000 students. The Tour visits 75 schools throughout the Northeast in ten different states including; Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Maryland.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2019
Shakespeare & Company's Northeast Regional Tour of Shakespeare is now on the road, performing for schools and community centers throughout the Northeast. This year, the Company's Tour brings two Shakespeare productions, Hamlet and The Taming of the Shrew, to over 20,000 students. The Tour visits 75 schools throughout the Northeast in ten different states including; Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Maryland.
BWW Review: THE LITTLE FOXES: Lillian Hellman's Classic Bares Its Fangs At Lyric Stage
by Nancy Grossman - February 20, 2019
Eighty years after the Broadway premiere of Lillian Hellman's THE LITTLE FOXES, the Lyric Stage Company production, under the direction of Scott Edmiston, demonstrates that the classic American drama has lost none of its punch. A titanic team of actors portrays the dynamic within the rapacious Hubbard family and the collateral damage they impose on all who have the misfortune of being in their path. Without exception, the characters are three-dimensional, fully realized, and thoroughly alive, compelling the audience to engage with them on an intensely emotional level.
by Nancy Grossman - February 20, 2019
Eighty years after the Broadway premiere of Lillian Hellman's THE LITTLE FOXES, the Lyric Stage Company production, under the direction of Scott Edmiston, demonstrates that the classic American drama has lost none of its punch. A titanic team of actors portrays the dynamic within the rapacious Hubbard family and the collateral damage they impose on all who have the misfortune of being in their path. Without exception, the characters are three-dimensional, fully realized, and thoroughly alive, compelling the audience to engage with them on an intensely emotional level.
Celebrity Series of Boston Announces 5th Annual Stave Sessions Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 20, 2019
The Celebrity Series of Boston presents the 5th annual Stave Sessions, the unique music series showcasing the innovative, the experimental, and the collaborative approaches of emerging artists. The 2019 Stave Sessions take place March 19-23, 2019 at 160 Mass. Ave. in Boston. Doors open at 7pm; concerts begin at 8pm. Each concert features 2 sets with one intermission. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased by calling 617.482.2595 or by visiting www.stavesessions.org.
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 20, 2019
The Celebrity Series of Boston presents the 5th annual Stave Sessions, the unique music series showcasing the innovative, the experimental, and the collaborative approaches of emerging artists. The 2019 Stave Sessions take place March 19-23, 2019 at 160 Mass. Ave. in Boston. Doors open at 7pm; concerts begin at 8pm. Each concert features 2 sets with one intermission. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased by calling 617.482.2595 or by visiting www.stavesessions.org.
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