Boston Singers And Actors Join Forces For LUCRETIA
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2019
Acclaimed actress Paula Plum directs a cast of Boston-area singers and actors this week to explore the myth of Lucretia, the ancient Roman woman whose cruel sexual violation brought down an empire, and whose story has been retold for centuries by poets, playwrights and painters. The free public event, "Reclaiming Lucretia: Responding to Sexual Violence through Music, Poetry and Story," takes place Thursday, February 7 at 6 pm at District Hall, 75 Northern Avenue in the Boston Seaport. RSVPs are encouraged at BLO.org/calendar.
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2019
Acclaimed actress Paula Plum directs a cast of Boston-area singers and actors this week to explore the myth of Lucretia, the ancient Roman woman whose cruel sexual violation brought down an empire, and whose story has been retold for centuries by poets, playwrights and painters. The free public event, "Reclaiming Lucretia: Responding to Sexual Violence through Music, Poetry and Story," takes place Thursday, February 7 at 6 pm at District Hall, 75 Northern Avenue in the Boston Seaport. RSVPs are encouraged at BLO.org/calendar.
THE MOSQUITO Comes to Provincetown
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2019
The Provincetown Theater is proud to announce a new theatrical partner in its 2019 Season - the Outer Cape storytelling slam, The Mosquito. Starting Today, February 2nd at 7:00pm, The Mosquito at the Provincetown Theater will perform every first Today night of the month thru April 6th. "We're thrilled to pop up at the Provincetown Theater for an extended season," says The Mosquito's creator Vanessa Vartabedian. "Having performed in many plays at Provincetown Theater since 1996, I can't imagine a better place to add to this history than by bringing new storytellers to the stage and new stories to Provincetown."
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2019
The Provincetown Theater is proud to announce a new theatrical partner in its 2019 Season - the Outer Cape storytelling slam, The Mosquito. Starting Today, February 2nd at 7:00pm, The Mosquito at the Provincetown Theater will perform every first Today night of the month thru April 6th. "We're thrilled to pop up at the Provincetown Theater for an extended season," says The Mosquito's creator Vanessa Vartabedian. "Having performed in many plays at Provincetown Theater since 1996, I can't imagine a better place to add to this history than by bringing new storytellers to the stage and new stories to Provincetown."
FSPA Alum Returns To Coach Musical Theatre Students In BRING IT ON
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2019
The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) Musical Theater Department will present Bring it On The Musical with an all-student cast on Saturday, February 9 and Sunday, February 10 at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin. FSPA student productions are directed, choreographed, and music directed by FSPA's outstanding faculty, but Bring It On the Musical also required some outside coaching for the cheerleading stunts central to the musical's plot. FSPA brought in alumna Brooke Collins to work with the students and turn a group of musical theater students into convincing cheerleaders.
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2019
The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) Musical Theater Department will present Bring it On The Musical with an all-student cast on Saturday, February 9 and Sunday, February 10 at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin. FSPA student productions are directed, choreographed, and music directed by FSPA's outstanding faculty, but Bring It On the Musical also required some outside coaching for the cheerleading stunts central to the musical's plot. FSPA brought in alumna Brooke Collins to work with the students and turn a group of musical theater students into convincing cheerleaders.
FSPA Piano Student to Perform at Carnegie Hall
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2019
As a result of his outstanding 2017-18 Royal Conservatory examination, Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) piano student Peter Bryan, has been invited to perform at the New York Celebration of Excellence Recital at Carnegie Hall on February 16. The 13-year old Franklin resident has been studying with Ida Zelman at FSPA for 6 years. This will mark Bryan's second performance at Carnegie Hall. He performed at the iconic venue last February as a result of last year's exam.
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2019
As a result of his outstanding 2017-18 Royal Conservatory examination, Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) piano student Peter Bryan, has been invited to perform at the New York Celebration of Excellence Recital at Carnegie Hall on February 16. The 13-year old Franklin resident has been studying with Ida Zelman at FSPA for 6 years. This will mark Bryan's second performance at Carnegie Hall. He performed at the iconic venue last February as a result of last year's exam.
THE BIG BROADCAST! Returns To Mount Holyoke College's Chapin Auditorium
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2019
The Jazz Ensembles of Mount Holyoke College present the 14th edition of The Big Broadcast! on Saturday, March 2 at 2PM & 7:30PM at Chapin Auditorium, Mount Holyoke College, in South Hadley, MA.
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2019
The Jazz Ensembles of Mount Holyoke College present the 14th edition of The Big Broadcast! on Saturday, March 2 at 2PM & 7:30PM at Chapin Auditorium, Mount Holyoke College, in South Hadley, MA.
WITCHES, BITCHES, AND DIVAS! Comes to A.R.T.'s OBERON
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2019
OBERON, the American Repertory Theater's (A.R.T.) second stage and club-theater venue on the fringe of Harvard Square, announces Witches, Bitches, and Divas! to be presented at OBERON on February 23rd, 2019 at 7pm.
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2019
OBERON, the American Repertory Theater's (A.R.T.) second stage and club-theater venue on the fringe of Harvard Square, announces Witches, Bitches, and Divas! to be presented at OBERON on February 23rd, 2019 at 7pm.
American Repertory Theater Collaborates With 7TILL8 Wetsuits
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2019
American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, under the leadership of Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Executive Producer Diane Borger, is collaborating with California-based 7TILL8 Wetsuits to manufacture select costumes for its upcoming production of Endlings.
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2019
American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, under the leadership of Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Executive Producer Diane Borger, is collaborating with California-based 7TILL8 Wetsuits to manufacture select costumes for its upcoming production of Endlings.
New Repertory Theatre Announces Special Event KEEPING FAITH: SISTERS OF STORY
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2019
New Repertory Theatre presents Keeping Faith: Sisters of Story, a special event with music where three storytellers from different faiths come together with the goal of bringing people together in the name of peace, curiosity, and similarities.
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2019
New Repertory Theatre presents Keeping Faith: Sisters of Story, a special event with music where three storytellers from different faiths come together with the goal of bringing people together in the name of peace, curiosity, and similarities.
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS Announced In Provincetown Next Month
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2019
On Presidents' Day Weekend 2019, the Provincetown Playwrights' Lab is proud to partner with the Provincetown Theater to present The 24 Hour Plays: Provincetown**. Now in its 9th consecutive year on the Outer Cape, where, from conception to curtains, 8 original short plays are written, cast, and staged all within a 24 hour time limit, The 24 Hour Plays: Provincetown will be presented at 7:30pm on Saturday, February 16th and at a special "encore performance" at 2pm on Sunday, February 17th at the Provincetown Theater, 238 Bradford Street, Provincetown, MA 02657.
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2019
On Presidents' Day Weekend 2019, the Provincetown Playwrights' Lab is proud to partner with the Provincetown Theater to present The 24 Hour Plays: Provincetown**. Now in its 9th consecutive year on the Outer Cape, where, from conception to curtains, 8 original short plays are written, cast, and staged all within a 24 hour time limit, The 24 Hour Plays: Provincetown will be presented at 7:30pm on Saturday, February 16th and at a special "encore performance" at 2pm on Sunday, February 17th at the Provincetown Theater, 238 Bradford Street, Provincetown, MA 02657.
Boston Ballet Presents Balanchine's COPPELIA
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2019
Boston Ballet presents George Balanchine's Coppelia, a full-length comedic story ballet about love, mistaken identity, and foolhardy fun. Coppelia, set to music by Leo Delibes, runs March 21-31 at the Boston Opera House.
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2019
Boston Ballet presents George Balanchine's Coppelia, a full-length comedic story ballet about love, mistaken identity, and foolhardy fun. Coppelia, set to music by Leo Delibes, runs March 21-31 at the Boston Opera House.
Boston Lyric Opera Announces Spring 2019 Season - THE HANDMAID'S TALE, LUCRETIA, and More!
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2019
Boston Lyric Opera's (BLO) season of rebels and dissenters continues into Spring 2019 with tales of strong women helmed by women directors. BLO's productions of THE RAPE OF LUCRETIA and THE HANDMAID'S TALE tell startlingly relevant stories -- both with extraordinary music, and both produced in distinctive, non-traditional spaces. Artistic and General Director Esther Nelson says the spring season highlights stories from which female characters emerge as moral and societal touchstones.
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2019
Boston Lyric Opera's (BLO) season of rebels and dissenters continues into Spring 2019 with tales of strong women helmed by women directors. BLO's productions of THE RAPE OF LUCRETIA and THE HANDMAID'S TALE tell startlingly relevant stories -- both with extraordinary music, and both produced in distinctive, non-traditional spaces. Artistic and General Director Esther Nelson says the spring season highlights stories from which female characters emerge as moral and societal touchstones.
BTP Holds Auditions At KCACTF And Will Award A Full-Ride
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2019
Broadway Theatre Project, the country's original musical theatre summer training program, is proud to return to Region 1 of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2019
Broadway Theatre Project, the country's original musical theatre summer training program, is proud to return to Region 1 of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.
Actors' Shakespeare Project's 15th Season Continues with NAT TURNER IN JERUSALEM
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2019
Actors' Shakespeare Project's 15th Season continues with Nat Turner in Jerusalem, performed at Hibernian Hall in Roxbury. Performances January 30 - February 24 (Press Performance: Saturday, February 2, 8:00 PM, Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley St, Boston). For more information visit actorsshakespeareproject.org.
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2019
Actors' Shakespeare Project's 15th Season continues with Nat Turner in Jerusalem, performed at Hibernian Hall in Roxbury. Performances January 30 - February 24 (Press Performance: Saturday, February 2, 8:00 PM, Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley St, Boston). For more information visit actorsshakespeareproject.org.
Huntington Theatre Company Announces August Wilson Monologue Competition Boston Regional Winners
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2019
Anotidaishe Chikunya, a senior at Dana Hall School, took first place on Monday, January 28, 2019 with her performance as Berniece from The Piano Lesson at the Boston Regional Finals of the August Wilson Monologue Competition, held for the ninth year by the Education Department of the Huntington Theatre Company, the playwright's longtime artistic home. Sarah Purvis, a junior at Boston Collegiate Charter School, was named first runner-up and portrayed Black Mary from Gem of the Ocean; Osamede Izevbizua (Toledo, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom), a junior at John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science, was named second runner-up. The three will receive a total of $850 in prize money, and the top two winners will be awarded an all-expense-paid trip to New York City where they will perform their monologues at Broadway's August Wilson Theatre in the National Competition on May 6, 2019. Airfare, hotel accommodations, workshops, and tickets to attend a Broadway production will be provided in collaboration with Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre Company and Jujamcyn Theatres. The national competition is free and open to the public.
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2019
Anotidaishe Chikunya, a senior at Dana Hall School, took first place on Monday, January 28, 2019 with her performance as Berniece from The Piano Lesson at the Boston Regional Finals of the August Wilson Monologue Competition, held for the ninth year by the Education Department of the Huntington Theatre Company, the playwright's longtime artistic home. Sarah Purvis, a junior at Boston Collegiate Charter School, was named first runner-up and portrayed Black Mary from Gem of the Ocean; Osamede Izevbizua (Toledo, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom), a junior at John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science, was named second runner-up. The three will receive a total of $850 in prize money, and the top two winners will be awarded an all-expense-paid trip to New York City where they will perform their monologues at Broadway's August Wilson Theatre in the National Competition on May 6, 2019. Airfare, hotel accommodations, workshops, and tickets to attend a Broadway production will be provided in collaboration with Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre Company and Jujamcyn Theatres. The national competition is free and open to the public.
Barrington Stage Names Stacey Rose Inaugural Winner of Bonnie & Terry Burman New Play Award
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2019
Barrington Stage Company announced today that Stacey Rose is the inaugural winner of The Bonnie and Terry Burman New Play Award, a new national play contest at BSC. Rose will be awarded $25,000 and her play America v. 2.1: The Sad Demise & Eventual Extinction of the American Negro will receive a world premiere production at BSC.
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2019
Barrington Stage Company announced today that Stacey Rose is the inaugural winner of The Bonnie and Terry Burman New Play Award, a new national play contest at BSC. Rose will be awarded $25,000 and her play America v. 2.1: The Sad Demise & Eventual Extinction of the American Negro will receive a world premiere production at BSC.
MRT Announces Cast for Kerouac's THE HAUNTED LIFE
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2019
Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) announced that today the cast of the world premiere of Jack Kerouac's The Haunted Life by Sean Daniels, adapted from the "lost" novel, and directed by Daniels and christopher oscar peña, in coordination with The Estate of Jack Kerouac, from March 20 to April 14, according to Artistic Director Daniels and Executive Director Bonnie J. Butkas.
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2019
Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) announced that today the cast of the world premiere of Jack Kerouac's The Haunted Life by Sean Daniels, adapted from the "lost" novel, and directed by Daniels and christopher oscar peña, in coordination with The Estate of Jack Kerouac, from March 20 to April 14, according to Artistic Director Daniels and Executive Director Bonnie J. Butkas.
Shakespeare & Company Announces 2019 Summer Season; THE WAVERLY GALLERY, THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, and More
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2019
Shakespeare & Company is thrilled to announce its 2019 summer season, May 23 - October 13, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2019
Shakespeare & Company is thrilled to announce its 2019 summer season, May 23 - October 13, 2019.
Paul Anka Brings Sinatra Favorites And More To Worcester
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2019
Legendary entertainer, actor and songwriter Paul Anka will perform Anka Sings Sinatra: His Songs, My Songs, My Way at The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts on Thursday, May 16 at 7:30pm. Tickets are on sale now to theatre members and go on sale to the general public on Friday, February 1 at 10 am.
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2019
Legendary entertainer, actor and songwriter Paul Anka will perform Anka Sings Sinatra: His Songs, My Songs, My Way at The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts on Thursday, May 16 at 7:30pm. Tickets are on sale now to theatre members and go on sale to the general public on Friday, February 1 at 10 am.
Berklee's Mark Simos & Scarlet Keys To Present An Evening Exploring Songwriting At Club Passim
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2019
Berklee College of Music professors Mark Simos and Scarlet Keys will take the stage at Club Passim today, January 29th for an evening exploring songwriting. Both have recently released highly regarded textbooks on songwriting styles and techniques. Singer-songwriter Sam Robbins, a Berklee student, who appeared last fall on NBC's The Voice, and other special guests will provide performances and demonstrations throughout the evening.
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2019
Berklee College of Music professors Mark Simos and Scarlet Keys will take the stage at Club Passim today, January 29th for an evening exploring songwriting. Both have recently released highly regarded textbooks on songwriting styles and techniques. Singer-songwriter Sam Robbins, a Berklee student, who appeared last fall on NBC's The Voice, and other special guests will provide performances and demonstrations throughout the evening.
Poets Justice Ameer And Chrysanthemum Tran To Appear In A.R.T. BREAKOUT
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2019
American Repertory Theater at Harvard University (A.R.T.), under the leadership of Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Executive Producer Diane Borger, announces the next event in the 2018/19 A.R.T. Breakout series: ANTHEM: An Evening with Justice Ameer and Chrysanthemum Tran. The debut two-woman show by Rhode Island-based poets and performers plays February 8 and 8PM and February 9 at 7PM at OBERON, located at 2 Arrow Street in Cambridge.
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2019
American Repertory Theater at Harvard University (A.R.T.), under the leadership of Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Executive Producer Diane Borger, announces the next event in the 2018/19 A.R.T. Breakout series: ANTHEM: An Evening with Justice Ameer and Chrysanthemum Tran. The debut two-woman show by Rhode Island-based poets and performers plays February 8 and 8PM and February 9 at 7PM at OBERON, located at 2 Arrow Street in Cambridge.
WAM Theatre Announces Appointment Of Four New Board Members
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2019
WAM Theatre is pleased to announce the appointment of four new board members. Carolyn Butler, Margaret Fluhr, Ellen Ring, and Diane Scott join newly elected Board President Wendy Healey, Vice President Arwen Lowbridge, Secretary Lynn Festa, and WAM Co-Founder and Artistic Director Kristen van Ginhoven, to lead the Berkshire-based company into its second decade.
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2019
WAM Theatre is pleased to announce the appointment of four new board members. Carolyn Butler, Margaret Fluhr, Ellen Ring, and Diane Scott join newly elected Board President Wendy Healey, Vice President Arwen Lowbridge, Secretary Lynn Festa, and WAM Co-Founder and Artistic Director Kristen van Ginhoven, to lead the Berkshire-based company into its second decade.
Romance Takes Center Stage On Valentines Day
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2019
In honor of Valentines Day, the Larcom Theatre in Beverly will present 'First Night' a romantic comedy for all ages Thursday, February 14 thru Sunday, February 17.
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2019
In honor of Valentines Day, the Larcom Theatre in Beverly will present 'First Night' a romantic comedy for all ages Thursday, February 14 thru Sunday, February 17.
The Umbrella Performing Arts Presents HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2019
The award-winning Umbrella Performing Arts continues its 2018-19 season with the rollicking rock musical, Hedwig & the Angry Inch.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2019
The award-winning Umbrella Performing Arts continues its 2018-19 season with the rollicking rock musical, Hedwig & the Angry Inch.
SYLVIA Comes to Theater Uncorked
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2019
Things are about to get a little 'ruff' at Theater UnCorked with their production of A.R. Gurney's Sylvia. Sylvia, directed by Michelle M. Aguillon, is the final production of Theater UnCorked's inaugural season.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2019
Things are about to get a little 'ruff' at Theater UnCorked with their production of A.R. Gurney's Sylvia. Sylvia, directed by Michelle M. Aguillon, is the final production of Theater UnCorked's inaugural season.
The Boston Modern Orchestra Project Ends Its Season With Works By John Corigliano
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2019
The Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP), the nation's premier orchestra dedicated exclusively to commissioning, performing, and recording new orchestral music, celebrates the rich, unusual, and widely celebrated work of composer John Corigliano. Led by Artistic Director and Conductor Gil Rose, BMOP performs the Boston premiere of Troubadours, featuring guitar virtuoso Eliot Fisk, followed by the Pulitzer Prize-winning Symphony No. 2.
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2019
The Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP), the nation's premier orchestra dedicated exclusively to commissioning, performing, and recording new orchestral music, celebrates the rich, unusual, and widely celebrated work of composer John Corigliano. Led by Artistic Director and Conductor Gil Rose, BMOP performs the Boston premiere of Troubadours, featuring guitar virtuoso Eliot Fisk, followed by the Pulitzer Prize-winning Symphony No. 2.
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